Battye and Marshall Birth Notices in Toronto Column
Notices of Births, Marriages and Deaths are inserted. Battye on October 20 1940 in Toronto General Hospital a daughter to Sybil Elizabeth Akelton and Arthur Richmond Battye Acton. Marshall on Saturday fifth 1940 at St Alban's Brooks Charlotte Isabel Marshall to Charles Henry son of Mr and Mrs Harry Holmes Rotem. In Memoriam Robbon in loving memory of Tom who passed away October 25 1938 at home.
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Battye
Toronto
General Hospital
Sybil Elizabeth Akelton
Arthur Richmond Battye
Acton
Holmer Marshall
At &J. Alban
Ghar B. A. Brooks
Charlotte Isabel
Marshall
Charles Henry
Harry Holmes
Robbon
Brather
Tom
Period of Indian Summer and Local News Notes
The piece notes a brief Indian Summer before winter, a call for Red Cross donations, and mentions a snow episode on Sunday October 26 in Shin district. It highlights Daylight Saving hours tightening work time, a Masonic Grand Lodge honor to Wor Bro John Kennedy, and a Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps souvenir for Mrs John Gil hion. It also reports a transport incident spilling three cases of steel axles near Mil and Main Street.
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Masonic Grand Lodge
Els
John Kenney
Kennedy
John Cilhaon
Pte
Norman Gihon
England
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp
Army
Paula My Molitrer
Hiquer
Candia
Department of Defence
Welenai
Canadian Temperance Federation
Ure
Dominion
Canon Philippe
Casgrain
CM. G
Cardinal Villeneuve
L. E Gagnon
CMT
Alexandre Varhon
Ottawa
Canton W. W. Judd
D.C. L
Social Service Council
Church of England
Canada
Teachers Convention Sparks Local Confusion in South River
The Powassan News reports during the teachers convention week in South River a local clergyman asked a boy why he was absent from school. The boy answered that there was no school because of the teachers convulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tenchers
South River
Powassan
Finland shifts toward Baltic bloc for reconstruction
Prime Minister Kirsto Rytis signals Finland will align with the Baltic nations rather than Scandinavia, calling ties with the Baltic group decisive for the country's postwar reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
CPI
Finland
Every Town Needs A Good Newspaper
A business executive’s remark highlights how a live newspaper mirrors local life and institutions. His expanded view stresses that a town with robust advertising pages reflecting local interests signals growth and development opportunities.
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Oatar
Quiet Half Hour Turns to Boxing Lesson
A native invites a visitor to an art gallery promising a tranquil break. The stranger hears of a Hercules statue a grand staircase and vivid paintings, but ends up declaring a boxing lesson more appealing than a quiet visit. The scene contrasts calm art with overwhelming color and splendor.
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Tve
Ili
Obituaries From Georgetown and Acton Area
Mrs. Emma Jane Wheeler of Georgetown died October 10 at home on Albert Street aged 76. Survived by daughter Bella and son Edward in Hamilton. siblings and extended family noted. Funeral held at Limehouse Cemetery with Rev D D David presiding. James McCheyne and James Cheyne deaths reported with details of service and mourners.
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Robert Wheeler
Albert Street
Wheeler
Emma
Jane Hill
Odwonaburg
N.Y
William Ail
Limehouse
Georgetown
Presbyterian Omitch
W.A
Knox Presbyterian Church
Bella
Edward
C.N.R
Hamilton
Robert
James
Albert
Limehouse Cemetery
D D David
Andrew Dobbie
Amyna Lawson
Thomas Dobbie
Wiliam Patternson
Marshall Carrie
Wlliam Marshall
Acton
Culelph
Toronto
Orangeville
Creorgetown
Lake Sand
Florida
James McCheyne
Korea
Cheyne
Mas Cheyne
East Lemon Street
Morrell Hoaapital
Welock
Sock
Burma
British Coasters Carry On in Wartime Trade Roles
The piece notes the large British coastal fleet comprising 4 247 vessels under 2 000 tons, many coasters, carrying essential cargoes during wartime. It highlights their pivotal role in distributing coal and minerals, supplying remote ports, and maintaining Britain’s merchant seafaring tradition amid German air attacks. The article praises coastwise sailors for their quiet endurance, duty, and history from the Elizabethan era to the present, while noting their lack of glamour.
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Britain
Great Britain
Albie Cor
Pera
Ceruman
Sui Saister
Coma
Owen
Merchant
Cireut
Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
MLN
Merchant Navy
England
Duke of Parma
Elizabeth
Salt and clay mix boosts runways and winter road use
The Department of Mines and Resources reports salt stabilized bases for runways tested in 1939 and six runways use salt clay stabilizers for road surfaces. Salt also aids winter travel by mixing with sand, keeping piles loose for even distribution on icy roads.
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Canada
Department of Mines and Fiesources
Ottawa
Gaivadian Army Posts Brace and Gear Shortfall Ahead of Summer
The Gaivadian forces forecast critical supply gaps before summer with a demand for about 300,000 braces 300,000 toothbrushes 360,000 sun helmets and 250,000 table forks to equip troops.
Free Will Gifts Reach 756000 for War Effort
The Dominion Treasury reports excess contributions totaling 756000 for war purposes. Donations stem from Canadians and Americans, including large gifts from organizations and individuals. A Bell Anne letter accompanied by a 265 cheque praises loyalty to king and country, while various donors, including a Highland church member, contribute modestly. A 12500 donation funds an army hut, with details from the list of contributors.
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Dominion
Dramatic Club Formed by YMCA Youth in Evening Meeting
The Column Y forms a Dramatic Club called The YMLU.A. Players with officers elected and committees named to foster dramatic activity. Plans include one play per year, with membership drive and invitations to new YMCA members to join.
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Ous
Orn Norton
Trenaurer Julie Lainewich
Georrige Manon
Charles Harkness
Flora Sayer
Rita McNabb
Billie Weaver
Jean Lambert
Met
War era plea and public sentiment voiced in cobbled text
Fragmentary text shows a figure resembling a former U S Army chief of staff advocating defense of America with Allied forces. It includes garbled phrases about not retreating and a call for unity, interwoven with non-coherent political rhetoric and muffled references to wartime leadership and public duty.
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Euch
Ceffert
Train deployment amid hybrid engine concerns
A report notes widespread training and organization activity with personnel numbers around 745,000, most of whom are not eligible for military service. The article discusses stockbolng eC One and related precnubtionns, indicating ongoing mobilization and planning amid uncertainty.
Beavers and War See Anunadinnt Tragic Labor
Beavers and war era figures loom as animals suffer during a dangerous season. The text hints at trapping, pelts, and payment schemes tied to the Department of National Resources and wartime taxes. It mentions Red Cross involvement and contributions to war efforts, with references to Canada and provincial activities.
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Shas Catedie
Kiaythar Victoron
Jo Fsbister
Iloc Serine
Pete Tstoister
Amd
Alos
Fahooréagn
Alte
Cana
Permition by Clare Booth Bieth Columnist
Miss Clara Booth writes about a columnist who fixates on a small piece of ground and ignores its connection to the wider world. The piece signals that events in the Eastern Hemisphere have repercussions in the Western Hemisphere, implying violence proportional to distant happenings.
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Bieth
Permition
Clare Booth
Snl
Grounnd
Clara Booth
Fortune Teller and Client Debate Past of Husband
A reader asks for a past of their present husband to use in future planning. The fortune teller reflects on the request, highlighting ethical boundaries and the limits of reading a partner’s history.
Wien Medals and Free Trip at International Plowday Match
An outstanding feature at the International Plowday Match held at St Theodenas this year showcased Sabadda Veal Company. The Salada Spectal closed to all plowers and as winners of prize money, with tests awarding gold and cash prizes shaping the event.
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St Theoenas
Sabadda Veal
Salada
Ranger
Fraser
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Memoriam
Dad
Jack
Harold
Alister
Nora
The
Red Cross
Shin District
Wor
Graham
Finland's
James M. Cheyne
Wauchula
Te Wan
Joh Cheyne
South O Florida
Anne Cheyne
Andrew
Joseph
Wilfred
Elie Cheyne
Fellanbeth Fiamishaw O
Detroit
Gentry-Morrison
J O D Hurt
First Methodist Church
C A Raymond
First Presbyterian Clubrch
Tolle
Qed
Mrs Tolle
P W Johns
T Ro Tucker DW. Castles
W O V. Bitting
J. S Gnuel
Ro T. Edge
Roselawn Cem
James Easterbrook
Lakeland
Wal
Church and ‘Tem. Perbrce
Cat
Ottaweoo
Hquor
John Coburn
United Church of Canada
J.” B. Thomson
Presbyterian, Church In Canada
Brigadier C. Sparks
Salvation’ Army
A J. Irwin
Canadian’ Temperance. Federation
Tapfrall” Pampty
United States
Tim
Isa
Artiel
YMCA
Cvetveril Douglas MarcArther
Arity Chitef
Stadt
Hats
Ateloless Debades Raseptedertatesvaiss — Anseenmayges
Comiattiler
Armerica Bys Atdine Thie Alllen
New York
Specialized Optical Service
E. P
Guelph
ROYAL
Deanna Dutrisin
Robert Cummings
Mischa Auer
Butch and
Buddy
Hall
Niem
Wilfred Lawson
Seymour Hicks
Sweden
Maple Leaf Products
Extremely Jane
Pkg
Tea-Bisk
Monarch
West
Red River
Clark's Tomato Juice
Pard
Choice
Emperor Grapes
Wien
Harold Picket
And
Birkett
Agron Baaland
Allo
Soaty
Steede
Spebeerdta
Brillants
Maine
JL Chalmers
Reeve
Adele
Vero
London
NEW Westinghouse Radio
MO. R
Leishman
Mill Street
Ee Westinghouse
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