Air Force Bomber Wings Way East
The Royal Canadian Air Force bomber leaves Victoria BC after a dedication ceremony. Crew shown includes 1st Pilot Squadron Leader D E Galloway Toronto, 2nd Pilot C M Black, Lt John N B Wireless Operator, Cpl K N Brownell Halifax, Air Engineer Mechanic Cpl G J Newton Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Victoria
D. E. Galloway
Toronto
C. M. Black
John
N. B
Cpl
K. N. Brownell
Halifax
G. J. Newton
Vancouver
Red Cross warning as overseas supply drops noted
A report from Mrs Walden warns women that provincial Red Cross branches are sending fewer overseas supplies to the Ontario warehouse. The decrease prompted a warning about continued support and timely donations to sustain relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ontario
Women urged to sustain war work through summer months
R Campbell national chairman Women’s War Work Committee warns against slackening of Red Cross efforts this summer. She says extra shipping space is arranged for June and calls for warm clothing and knitted comforts for civilians and sailors. Supplies sent now may not reach England before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlace
R. Campbell
Women’s War Work Committee
Mrs. Campbell
Red Cross
Britain
England
Truth About Hitler Names and Seven Letters Puzzle
A curious puzzle asks readers to number the seven letters of the name A. Hitler from the front and then rearrange them in the order 4265317 for amusement. The text presents this as a playful linguistic exercise amid historical references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hitler
Laura
John Wm. Pel
Richardson
Graham
Lome School
Jack Stewart
Harvey
Mrs. Fisher
Gerald
Learie Swackhamer
Ross
Wallace Swackhamer
Mel McCullough
Howard Switzer
Dick van Gooren
Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Showers
Mrs. Frank Petch spent a week in Stratford visiting her sister. Several residents traveled to St Catharines Brampton Hamilton Montreal Vancouver and Birmingham for visits. multiple showers and gatherings marked engagements and weddings with local dignitaries and veterans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Petch
Stratford
R. Waldie
Bessie Dobbie
Montreal
Que
Thomas Dobbie
Bruce Cooper
Bobby
Brantford
Bruce Mackenzie
Ada Somerville
Vancouver
B.C
J. R. Murdock
Mur
Marion Overend
Hamilton General Hospital
F. O. Overend
E. D. Sheley
John
Richard
Birmingham
Michigan
J. N. O'Neill
Roy B. Wilcox
Jessie MacDonald
K. R. MacDonald
L W. B. Broughall
Niagara
St. John’s Church of England
Stewarttown
St. Stephen's Church of England
Hormby
Paul MacKenzie
Brantford Hospital
Basil Hadley
Alvin
Frank MacDonald
Mimico
Veteran Guards of
Canada
Espanola
Charles Stockford
Trenton
Verdun
Manitoba
R.C.A.F
Charles
Uxbridge
Harry Brockford
Georgetown
Bruce Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Dominion Stores
Guelph
Gds
Roy Zimmerman
Veteran Guards of Canada
Gravenhurst
Debert Camp
Nova Scotia
Highland Light Infantry of
R. J. Thompson
Marion Leslie
Dorothy Cleave
Card of Thanks for William P F Dawson
The Dawson family thanks friends and neighbours for kindnesses and floral tributes following the loss of a loving father. Presented by Mrs. Lorne Craine Mrs. Charles Ledwidge and Mrs. Harry Hayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William PF. Dawson
Lorne Craine
Charles Ledwidge
Harry Hayward
Engagements Proclaim Two Local Matches
Mr and Mrs Walter Hadfield of Lowville announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Annie Kathaleen to Roy Laurence McKinnon Burt son of Mr and Mrs Laurence Burt of Georgetown with the wedding planned for early spring. Mr and Mrs David Ellis of Welland announce the engagement of their daughter Bertha Margaret RN to Dr P B Overend of Hamilton son of Rev F C and Mrs Overend of Georgetown with the marriage set for early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hadfield
Lowville
Annie Kathaleen
Roy Laurence McKinnon Burt
Laurence Burt
Georgetown
David Ellis
Welland
Bertha Margaret, RN
P. B. Overend
Hamilton
F. C
Family thanks for kindness after loss of Mrs Andrew Scott
The family of the late Mrs. Andrew Scott express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses that eased the sorrow of losing their dearly loved mother.
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Andrew Scott
Waterloo Band Festival and Highland Contests Set for June 28
Waterloo Park in Ontario hosts the North American Band Festival and Highland Piping and Dancing Contests on Saturday June 28. Music runs from 8 AM to midnight with a monster tattoo and a fireworks finale titled Salute to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Park
Waterloo
Ontario
Britain
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Daega
Alliance Paper Mills Ltd
Georgetown Merritton
AIR Force Bomber Wings
Atlantic
Winston Churchill
Waens Red Cross
Economic Service
Circle Cleaners
Silver
C. T. Walker
R.O
Walker
Branpten
Hitler
Alliance Paper Mills, Ltd
Lorne Scots
R.c.af
Walter Brandford
John Graham
John Gillevet
Roy Wiggins
George Long
Army
Air Force
James Ballantine
A. C. Welk
A. H. Feller
Howard Kentner
E. McWhirter
W. H. Long
Lions International
King Edward Hotel
Long
W. MacDonald
Main Street
Joyce Stacey
Jack Fox
Jack Saunders
College View
Gerald Graham
Laura Johnston
Donalda
Margaret McPhail
Greenock Friendly Nine
Leslie Wardlaw
Mrs. Richardson
Bt. Acton
Adamson
Bond
Smith & Stone, Ltd
Georgetown Lions Club
Arena
Alka-Seltzer
Long’s Confectionery
Chapman's
MacCormack’s
Boob’s
Lynn Valley
Richimello Coffee
Domino
Weiners
Bologna
Dominion Stores, Ltd
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