Editor's Corner closes series on the press and community ties
The Brampton Conservator presents the final, reflective editorial by B. H. Mortlock for C W N A members about the press as a community asset. It previews Hugh Templin of Fergus News Record writing a series on the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Commonwealth Air Training Plan, praising his authority on local history and journalism.
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Hitler
Germany
France
Red Cross
Hugh Templin
Fergus News-Record
Canada
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Royal Canadian Air Force
Temlin
News
Canadian Authors’ Association
C.W.N.A
Templin
R.c.af
Ife
Fergus
Soldier’s letter from Scotland recalls Canada dream
Miss Audrey Grieve shares a letter from an English soldier Stationed in Scotland who found her slip in a pair of socks sent overseas. L Bdr J H Dixon 21 native of West Hartlepool writes of peace time trades and longing for quiet, peaceful Canada while recalling a canal walk from last night. The sex mentioned is described as lovely and comfortable and made by Mrs Sam Tennant.
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Audrey Grieve
Miss Grieve
L.bdr
J. H. Dixon
RAOC
Scotland
Dixon
West Hartlepool
County Durham
P.T
RAO
Canada
L Bdr. Dixon
Sam Tennant
Mr. Oram Reflects On Georgetown School Days
A letter from Toronto accountant Howard P. Oram recalls his Georgetown school days in a Herald reminiscence. He credits teachers and the school decades after his youth and promises a future contribution.
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Howard P. Oram
The
Herald
Oram
Toronto
Georgetown
Georgetown Leads Victory Loan Drive With Strong Subscriptions
The district reports at least 225000 subscribed with an additional 100000 in far name subscriptions. The total exceeds the quota of 160000, aligning with broader Dominion overs. Canada and its citizens show solid support as the nation nears the war effort milestone.
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Georgetown
Dominion
Canada
Churchill
Cunning Little Lester Faces Trouble Ahead
A poem by Ralph Gordon from 628 Crawford Street Toronto reflects on a boy named Lester who causes mischief by muddying steps and gardens. The verse warns that his cunning acts may lead to legal trouble and running from consequences.
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Ralph Gordon
Crawford
Toronto
Colonel Dewar Leads Canadian Small Arms Ammunition
Colonel Daniel Everett Dewar, director general of the Arsenals and Small Arms Ammunition Branch in Ottawa, heads Canada’s small arms ammo program. He joined the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps after early teaching in Prince Edward Island and work on the A T and SF construction in New Mexico. His career spans WWI ordnance work and later civilian war procurement roles under G K Shells and C D Howe.
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Daniel Everett Dewar
Department of Munitions and Supply
Ottawa
Canada
Department of National Defence
G. K. Shells
C. D. Howe
Dewar
Mfe
Prince Edward Island
New Mexico
Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
Heath
Daniel E. Dewar
Colonel Dewar's Canadian arms effort cited for foresight
Colonel Dewar returned to England in 1923 to study at Woolwich and in 1926 worked with the British government under the Master General of Ordnance. He advanced Canadian production, developing the Val cartier plant as the Empire’s premier Danger Group unit. His rapid, adaptable work produced high quality small arms ammunition and oil, earning praise for foresight and snappy action.
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Dewar
England
College of Science
Woolwich
Ordnance
Valcartier
Quest
Empire
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United States
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Walter C. Biehn
Garfield L. McGilvray
Reginald Broomhead
Fara
tarlo-Quebec
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the Editor’s Corner
B. H. Mortlock
Brampton Conservator
MR. Oram
Lester
Gairman
Thal
Nation Ea
C. T. _T. WALKER
R.D
Bell Telephone Co
Main Street
Arcond
T. Walker
F.R. Watson
D.D.S
Mld.s
DR. J. Burns Milne
Clifford G. Reid
L.D.S
D.D
Main
le Roy Dale
K.C
Sybil Bennett
B.A. Barristers and Solicitors
Mill Street
Kenneth M. Langdon
Gregory Theatre
Straat
Frank Petch
P.O
Elmer C. Thompson Insurance Service
C.P. Railway and Allied Steamship
Llew Or
Crawford St
London
A. M. Nielsen
RADIO
J. Sanford & Son
J. Cooke Cement and Cinder
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Pas Depot
Monuments
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