Residents Visiting and Local Notices in Georgetown
Long list of visitors from Toronto and Orton visiting Georgetown residents over the week. Parsonage open house announced for Wednesday October 14 with Mrs Fosbury and Mr Fosbury hosting. Women’s Missionary Society Thank-offering meeting attended by multiple locals in the United Church Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Caldwall
A. W. Fosbury
G. A. Dills
F. Cleave
J. Reid
S. Feld
H. Denny
F. Cooper
J. Symon
F. Kenney
Hamilton
E. Hawthorne
Woman's Missionary Society
United Church
Georgetown
Card of Thanks for Henry A. McLeod
The family of the late Henry A. McLeod expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for help and kindness shown during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. McLeod
Halton Holstein Show Highlights County Exceeds In Milk
The third Halton Holstein Breeders show at Milton on September 27 drew 37 exhibitors from four townships, with 182 animals shown. Oakville’s W. S. Hall led with multiple entries and won junior female championship. Robinson Bros. claimed senior and grand championships for a two year old bull and top female. T. L. Leakie & Son topped progeny and two year olds. Esquesing Township, led by John Pickett & Son, won Premier Exhibitor and the Inter-Township class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
Ittle
Dominion
W. S. Hall
Oakville
Robinson Bros
Leeholm
Sir Texas
Dredholme Francy Segis
T. L. Leakie & Son
Grace _Rauwerd Dewdrop
Alluviadale Rayword Echo
A. Stark & Son
Bank
Nova—srothe
Sunnybank
Glen Allen
G. Leslie Peer & Son
Hillandale Aagglie
Hillandale Pabst
C.N.E
Emerson Fon
Strathmore
Oliver Strikes Water on Texas Ranch at 48 Feet
On the Lart San Saba ranch W A Oliver struck water at an 48 foot depth after forty years of digging sixteen wells all dry. The discovery occurred near his back door, marking a quick success after prior dry holes. In Sweden a large German trade deficit has built since 1939, reaching about 12 500 000 dollars in the trade clearing account between Germany and Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Tex
W. A. Oliver
Stockholm
Sweden
Gomal
Germany
Ukraine
Donets
Kharkov
Rostov
Red Army
Weekly War Commentary on Axis Resistance and Allied Efforts
The piece analyzes Axis weakness and Allied countermeasures. It notes anti Nazi resistance rising in occupied Europe, Russian defenses holding the front, and British naval actions against Axis shipping in the Mediterranean. It cites German moves in the east, conflicting reports from Moscow and Berlin, and U.S. lend lease funding to boost munitions production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Japan
Bikado
Mussolini
Rome-Berlin
Mediterranean
Flrat
Goering
Coebbela
Hees
Thyssen
Stratter
Rumania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Black Sea
Austria
Vichy
France
Finland
Bohemia-Moravia
Alois “Elias
Otakar Klanpka
Prague
Yugoslavia
Britten
Britain
United States
Russia
Baltic
Moscow
Leningrad
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb
Berlin
Sea of Azov
London
Valdal
Roulav
Smolensk
Crimea
Perekop Tathmus
Axia
Ina
Washington
House_of_Appracentatives
Erin Council Sets Penalty for Unpaid Taxes
Erin township council met at Hillaburg on Oct. 6 with By-law No 9 fixing a 3 percent penalty on taxes unpaid by Dec. 31, 1941 and no statutory half percent monthly penalty until paid. Funds listed include a $100 donation to Erin Agricultural Society and a bridge contract at $8 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township of
Erin
Hillaburg
Agricultural Society
Lynch
Goldstone
Hallett
Hisburg
Whittingtons Run New Forest Top Animal Paint Shop
Mr and Mrs F H Whittington run a home based workshop in the New Forest making and painting top animals to scale. Their clients include Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. H. Whittington
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mary
New Forest
Thieves Take 18 Bushels From Largen Farm in Greeley
Thieves struck John Largen’s bean field in Greeley Colorado while the family was away. A small high powered threshing machine was used to harvest 18 bushels before fleeing. Local authorities note no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley, Colo
John Largen
Halton Jersey Cattle Show An Outstanding Success
Halton Jersey Show at Milton on September 27 showcased 75 Jerseys and 16 herds led by Maurice Beatty Bri Brampton Caronia Royal and Vindale Vasilus. Halton Brook Farms dominated cow classes while the premier breeder and exhibitor award went to Maurice Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Milton
Onfot
Progressive Club
Oswald Warman
Brampton
Jerzeyahows
James Brenner
Canadian Jersey Cattle Club
Halton Jersey
Maurice C. Beatty
Brampton Caronia Royal
Helfer
Vindale
Brampton Basilua
Osborne
Featherstone Bros
Avonlea
Halton Brook Farms
Col. Nellé
Oakville
New Jersey
Lawnridge Royal Seda
Glen Alden
Scorcher’s Taxpayer
W. J. Alexander
Graham Farms
Noble Master
Lorne Ella & Sons
Arthur Padbury
Chas McKeown
D. R. McLaughlin
Eatate W. A. McClure
W. Davies & Son
Maurice Beatty
Fair Sex Trade Expert Makes Surprise Address
London reports an unexpected address by Miss Dianna Hambro at the ministry of Economic Warfare briefing on trade with neutral European countries. The 28-year-old senior assistant principal, responsible for Spain Turkey Portugal and Iceland relations, rose from typist via employment exchange after wartime staff openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Dianna Hambro
Spain
Turkey
Portugal
Iceland
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Robert Murray McDonald
Creditors of the estate of Robert Murray McDonald late of Acton Ontario an insurance agent are required to send particulars and proofs to solicitor C F Leaticerlland Acton before October 11 1941. All accounts must be filed with Mrs L McDonald by that date for distribution of assets among rightful claimants under Section 51 Chapter 165 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Murray ‘McDonald
Acton
Halton
Diceased
Robert Murthy
McDonald
L. McDonald
Thia
A.D. c
F. Leaticerlland
Ontario
Administratrices
Henrietta L. McDonald
Doria Mary Small
Stamford Centre
Five Shilling Boat Saves RAF Pilot in Scotland
In Edinburgh a thrifty boy Angus bought a toy boat with five shillings then helped rescue an unconscious Royal Air Force pilot after a plane crash off the east coast of Scotland. He and a friend pulled the pilot from the sea and brought him ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Angus
Royal Air Force
Scotland
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Alice Macpherson
Toronto
Harley Bregnall
J. H. Reed
G.a-Dills
Fran
Dea Dills
David
James
L. L. Cochrane
Will Lane
Orton
Wilbert Wheeler
M ¥. Moore
Frank Leng
Bert Chalmers
A. W
Fosbury
Harry Smethurst
Norm
R.c.ni
Lart
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
W. T. Patterson
Wyndham
Guelph Phame
Maher Shoe
Town Hall
Mill Street
Ifrt
le Wright Cossar
Ont
Harold Wiles
Gray Coach Lines
Dulcy
Ann Sothern
van Hunter
Gabby
Blonde Inspiration
John Shelton
Virginia Grey
Bowery Boy
Dennis O'Keefe
Louise Campbell
Fox News
Sea Wolf
Jack London
Edward G. Robinson
John Garfield
Mom & Pop
Mr. Wolf
Norway
Paris
Denmark
Netherlands
Boris
Erin Council
Jax. McKinnon
BREAN
Guernsey
Jersey
E. A. Innes
Peel County
Beverley Ella
John McClure
Fraser McNabb
Kenneth Ella
Angus McNabb
British Ministry of Economic Warfare
B. D. Rachlin
Robert Murray McDonald
Hal‘ton
R.A.F
LL Hydro Shop
Alberta’ Coal
Alberta
J. B. Mackenzie & Son
Acton and Georgetown
Menotae
Eet Ie
Lean Side Park
Pread
Bank of Montreal
Wien
B. H. Speight
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