Sergeant Wright Home on furlough Amid War News
Sgt. Alex Wright is home on furlough. Mr William Greig of Brantford spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Newton. Mr and Mrs A W Benton and children with Mrs Benton visited Mr and Mrs Wilfred Greenlees of Milton. Services were withdrawn at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday due to Anniversary Services in Georgetown Church.
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Alex. Wright
Wm. Greig
Brantford
John Newton
A. W. Benton
Chisholm Receives Efficiency Decoration in Overseas Service
Oakville reports Major F. H. Chisholm awarded the Efficiency Decoration while serving overseas. The Holstein championship show drew over 150 pure bred cattle and 500 enthusiasts from eight counties, with class winners eligible for the Canadian Holstein Context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of National Defence
F. H. Chisholm
Ontario
Rockwood Presbyterians host social events and mission drives
Last Thursday the Rockwood Presbyterian choir held a basement social with games and refreshments as Rev. W J McIvor spoke. A Friday talent show from Guelph featured a minstrel act to raise Red Cross funds, followed by a Winnipeg war-activities film and The Girl of the Limberlost. Sunday services included communion and new church member admission. Proceeds support overseas packing for Christmas breeves and mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. J. McIvor
Guelph
Mr. Lindley
Don, McArthur
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Pacific
Timor
Guadalcanal
Risaln
Jack Frost
Folka
Limberlost
W. J. Melvor
Forbes Thomson
Knox Church
Acton
John Ward
Barrie Him and
Speedalde
Mr. Dale
United Church
Hore
Stone Church
Everton Mra Harvey Jestin News From the North
Word reached Mrs Harvey Jestin that her husband Pte Harvey Jestin of the Prince Edward Island Highlanders is stationed at Prince George British Columbia. Mrs W Alexander visited friends and Mr Irvin Hamilton. Mrs Patten of Guelph spent the weekend with relatives. E Shepherdson visits Toronto. AC2 Robert McCutcheon RCAF stationed at Imiad Manitoba. Mrs HR Thomson visiting Woodstock. Rev J P McLeod hosted Miss Mabel McLeod. Pilot Officer Malcolm McLeod also present. Mrs Reed hosted Mr Robert Reed and Billy.
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Harvey
Pte
Harvey Jestin
Prince Edward Island Highlanders
Prince George
British Columbia
Alexander
Irvin Hamilton
Robert
Robert. McCutcheon
RCAF
Imiad
Manitoba
HR. C. Thomson
Woodstock
J. P. McLeod
Mabel McLeod
Guelph
Malcolm McLeod
Mary
Kate Reed
Robert Reed
Burlington Red Cross Night funds raise over $1071
Burlington officials report the Red Cross Night in aid of the Burlington branch netted 1071 dollars and 78 cents. Treasurer G. Hobbs released the final tally as of date, noting proceeds support local relief efforts.
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J. Cordon Blair
E. R. Leather
Lion's Head
Lloyd D. Dingle
McMaster University
S. R. Williams
Roseland
Trafalgar Township
Burlington
Public meeting addressed by Miss Agnes McPhuall in Ontario
Public meeting at the Gregory Theatre featured Miss Agnes McPhuall C C F member of the Ontario legislature for East York speaking on local issues. The day brought obituaries noting the death of Joseph Albert Robingon aged eighty, born in Exquesby Township and raised in Trafalgar Township before retirement. A school field day reported perfect weather with Principal Howard Wrigglesworth and staff guiding pupils. senior champions were Keith Huffman and Alice Murphy with high point totals, while juniors were Donald Burns and Betty Connalue.
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Agnes McPhuall
Ontario
East York
Gregory Theatre
Joseph Albert Robingon
Exquesby Township
Mr. Robinson
Anthony Robinson
Ann Cunningham
Trafalgar Township
Hia
Joseph Cuuningham
Credes
Howard Wrigglesworth
Keith Huffman
Alice Murphy
Donald
Burns
Betty Conn
Aluee
Herald
Erin Fair Draws Record Crowd and Premier Exhibits
An estimated audience of over 11 000 attended Erin Fair with exhibits breaking records. The poultry show held 500 birds, the horse division was large and well judged, cattle led the way, and swine and sheep were bigger than in prior years. Dr. C S Christie opened the fair praising its excellence.
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Erin Fale
Elmer McKinnon
Wade
Toiir
IclIasses
Erin
Ee Bros
Hilluburg
C. S. Christie
A. C
Efficiency Medal Awarded to Pte C S Jones Lorne Scots
Local brief notes that Pte C S Jones of the Lorne Scots received the Efficiency Medal. The item names the unit and recipient with no additional details.
Churchill Women’s Association and Quarterly Board Meetings
The Churchill Women’s Association and Quarterly Board meetings were held October 13 at the Smith Griffin home. Scripture readings and recall prayers framed the gathering. Rev Foreman opened with prayer, Harold Griffin reported finances, and the anniversary fundraising yielded $115 with $22 from Yoose. Plans for a sacred concert in November were announced.
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Churchill Women’s Association
Smith Griffin
H. Griffin
Foreman
Harold Griffin
Crusaders of Guelph give service at the Acton E Y P A
On Tuesday evening October 19 the Christian Crusaders of York Baptist Church Guelph presented a program in the Acton Baptist Church under BYP's auspices. President Wilma West welcomed the Crusaders and guests from Hillsburg Ospringe Georgetown and local churches.
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Christian Crusaders of York Baptist Church
Guelph
Baptist Church
BYP
W W. Round
G. Searle
David Fulton
Megara
Searle
Fulton
McGill
Sheall
Arthur Hunt
G. Ramsay
Sam McGi
B.Y.P.U
Wilma West
Crusaders
Hillsburg
Young seamen stage dramatic rockhound island raid
In a simulated Georgian Bay raid from Princess Alice cadets from Barrie Guelph Burlington Midland Sault Ste. Marie attacked a rockbound island with cliffs and a signal tower. Commandos edged inland from north and south while a two pronged assault and wireless station strikes occurred before retreat for cocoa.
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Honey Harbor
Ont
Georgian Bay
Ma Jesty
Minicoy Yeland
Ontario Sea Cadets
Barrie
Guelph
Burlington
Midland
Sault Ste. Marie
Bastide
Europe
Long
Graham Gower
Lady Baltimore
Northern Ontario letter on crops, industry and postwar prospects
In a detailed North country letter R W Johnson discusses bountiful pumpkins and vegetables, price ceilings on apples, and the impact of rationing. He notes livestock, grain, lumbering, mining, and hydro power developments, plus a scarce labor market and a near extinct tourism sector, ending with forest protection efforts.
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Phe
North
USA
Ontario
Quebec Power Company
Ontario Hydro
Noranda-Rouyn
Kirkland-Laake
Timmins
Department of Lands and Forestry
R. W. Johnson
No Confession Brag Reduces Confession Scene
A catered preacher halts a confession to call out a young man for bragging rather than confessing, highlighting a moral touch on honesty and pride in a small church setting.
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Aunner
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