War service notes and homefront updates from Ontario and beyond
A roundup of service movements and family news includes Sgt Dick Beaumont transferred to Mountain View Ontario from High River Alberta, Cpl E W Jimmy King arriving overseas, and Leading Stoker Alan Law of the RCNRVR promoted. Mothers receive roses from Italy. St. James Clarke returns from Italy and Egypt. George Mitchell and William Ronald visit Ottawa and London relatives. Lance Corporal Fred Tost and Harold Pete Tost featured among Mother's Day bouquets. Continental postings include Donald Early enlisting in the Canadian Navy and C C Alfred Collins recovering from hospital in Port Said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wiggins
Ailma
Gordon Barrand
France
Donald Early
H-M
York
Toronto
Cpl. E. W
Jimmy) King
E. Schofield
Sgt
James, Schofield
Italy
George Mitchell
A. Collins
C. C. Alfred Collins
Merchant Navy
C. C. Collins
Port Said
Egypt
Canada
Lady Nelson
C. E. Clarke
Georgetown
Sgt. Clarke
Union Station
H. Tost
Cpl
Fred Tost
Albert Tost
Pte
Harold
Pete) Tost
Les
Clark
Germany
Cairo
Children’s Service at Ashgrove Church Delights Parish
The Ashgrove church held a Sunday Children’s Service with the children forming the choir. Two selections were sung sweetly and the minister spoke a fitting message for the youngsters. Flowers adorned the pulpit area and next Sunday the Lord’s Supper will be observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wrigglesworth
Bracebridge
Muskoka
Margaret Alexander
Toronto Normal School
Robtz
Russ Creighton
Women’s Institute
Limehouse Girls Lookout Club Concert Delights Community
The Girls' Lookout Club held a well attended concert in the church on Tuesday with Rev C C Cochrane as chairman. Performers included Helen Meredith Joyce Desermuir Mrs Jesse McEnery and others. Intermission featured Georgetown Girls' Pipe Band with kilts and bagpipes. The club’s monthly meeting followed at Francis Given's home. Mr Milliere celebrated his seventy fourth birthday with a social gathering and lunch hosted by Mr and Mrs W Milliere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Club
Rev
C. C. Cochrane
Helen Meredith
Joyce Desermuir
Jesse McEnery
Mesadames Stan
Norman Sinclair
Burt
Accomian
Grace Beerman
Mildred
Lillian Norton
Viola Brigden
Islay McClure
Sam Gisby
Lloyd Swindlehurst
E. McEnery
Doris Harding
Harvey Norton
John Bird
Inez Scott
Bertha Shelbourne
Georgetown Girls
GLO Club
Francis
W. Milliere
Mr. Milliere
Euctre
A.W. Norton
W. Middleton
F Sanford
K Miller
Middleton
Auction Sale of James McLeod Estate Draws Large Turnout
The Saturday auction of the late James McLeod estate drew a large crowd. Leslie Scamp bought the house and land for three hundred dollars. Dr. McAndrew village lots failed to meet the reserve. Frank Petch conducted the sale. Mr. Langdon handled estate matters. Many locals attended sales and social events, with happy notes on a hospital recovery and new arrivals in Terra Cotta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanderVliet
Toronto
James McLeod
Leslie Scamp
Dr. McAndrew
Frank Petch
Georgetown
K. Langdon
New York
Dannybrook
W. C. Anthony
Faof
Yton
Main Street
Agerman
Glen Williams
W.H. Stringer
G. Stringer
G. 8. Kirkwood
George Lyons
Alberta
First Prize Letter in Halton County Council Contest
Marjorie Service writes about her school group’s visit to Halton County Council on April 18. Pupils toured the courthouse, heard council motions, met the Crown Attorney and judge, and learned about crime, court hearings, and prison life, with a evacuee from Britain sharing experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Marjorie Service
Cme
Halton County
Nelson
Knox Church
Turnkey
Lightning Lanterns and Toasted Bread Amid Townline Storm
A violent storm in Uxbridge township damaged structures along the Markham Whitchurch townline. Lightning struck farms and homes, snapping poles, toppling trees, and blowing fuses. In Foote’s area Grace Bulley was stunned. in Woodward’s trailer lightning toasted bread and scorched a calendar. Mrs Hopkins’ home suffered dress fires and smoke damage. three pigs died on Sche Dutcher’s farm, while Reg Rennie’s house saw shingles blown, lights out, and a damaged pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxbridge
Stouffville Tribune
Markham- Whitchurch
George Foote
Grace Bulley
Foote
Ernie Woodward
Bill Harding
Brougham
Mr. Woodward
Silverthorn
Wm. Hopkins
Harvey Sche Dutcher
Stock
Reg. Rennie
Markham
Rain Scuttles Garden Party Yet Funds Rise to 360
Beaumont Mill workers and helpers held a rain disrupted garden party that ultimately raised about 360 for war relief. The Georgetown Boys Band and Lorne Scots Band provided music while Miss Gertrude Cain won first prize and Jack Wagstaffe took second. Local employees thank contributors for the success of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont, Mill
Georgetown Boys
Lorne Scots
Gertrude Cain
Jack Wagstaffe
Anhe Beaumont
Knox Presbyterian W M S Annual Home Helpers Meeting
The Knox W M S held its Annual Home Helpers meeting at Mrs. Dean Leslie’s home on June 14 with strong attendance. Miss Red mound opened the session and guest speaker Mrs. McFadden of Omagh, the Sectional Vice President, gave a splendid address. Frances Thompson sang two solos with Mrs. Graham accompanist, followed by refreshments and thanks to Mrs. Leslie and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox W. M. S
Dean Leslie
Mills Redmound
Lesiie
After Which We Left for Home With New Resolutions
Fragmentary reminiscence describes leaving for home with renewed resolve to improve school work and contribute to the community by filling chairs and making Bre a better place.
Oddfellows and Rebekahs Acquire New Hall on Wesleyan Street
The Oddfellows and Verdun Rebekah Lodges bought the former theatre at the end of Wesleyan Street, owned by R L Gregory of Oakville. They renovate to a new hall with ground-floor rooms, windows, wiring, heating, and a balcony removed. The lodge plans parking on the adjacent parcel and expect to move in early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan St
R. L. Gregory
Oakville
Oddfellows and
Verdun Rebekah Lodges
Oddfellows’ Hall
Oddfellows Lodge
Oddfellows
Mrs L A Worden Dies After Prolonged Ill Health
Mrs L A Worden died in Hamilton Hospital after a long illness. Born in Ballinafad she lived in Acton for thirty years and taught music to many local youths. Survived by husband L A Worden. Funeral service conducted by Rev. Forbes Thomson at Johnstone and Rumley Funeral Home, Ballinafad Cemetery interment. Pallbearers: Alex Mann, Walter Bauer, L W Agar, W A Lasby, John Locker, Edward Cripps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Worden
Hamilton
Ballinafad
Johnstone and Rumley
Rev. Forbes Thomson
Knox Church
Messrs
Alex. Mann
Walter Bauer
L. W. Agar
W. A. Lasby
John Locker
Edward Cripps
Prizes Awarded for Health Posters and Health Books
Local WLTU donors funded prizes for Temperance Posters and Health Books awarded to public school students. Grade 7 to 11: Betty King 2nd, Pauline Herrington 3rd, Keith Thompson. Grade 6: Hugo Tapp 1st, Ron Denham 2nd, Earl Walters 3rd. Grade 8: Dilly Henderson. Health Books Grade 6: Alfred Spence 1st, Margaret Golden 2nd, Jean Coleman 3rd. Grade 5 Julia DeVries. Grade 7 Marion Ritchie Georgetown 1st prize for essay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLTU
Betty King
Pauline Herrington
Keith Thompson
Hugo Tapp
Ron Denham
Earl Walters
Dilly Henderson
Alfred Spence
Margaret Golden
Jean Coleman
Julia DeVries
Stewarttown
Marion Ritchie
Georgetown
Plane forced landing hero saved four men on Saltcoats route
Cpl William Welfare Riglin, a passenger in a plane that forced landed after an engine failure near Saltcoats Sask, saved four men by extricating the injured and giving medical aid. He is currently in service on the North West Staging Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
William Welfare Riglin
Saltcoata
Sask
North West
Discharge advisers named for Armed Forces transition
The Canadian Army the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Air Force appointed three Advisors to plan the return of service members to civilian life. They will direct service planning to ensure a smooth transition from active duty to civilian occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Army
Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Physical and Mental Tests for Indian Army Officers
Selection boards use rigorous physical and mental tests for Indian and British officers. Candidates must plan and decide amid battlefield noise and distractions. Gramophone records flank them and bottles provide irritants, with a London Underground train record sent from England as a key test aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
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Asc
Tia
Algat
Perm
California
Valencia
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Navy Way
Jean Parker, Robert Lowery
Tarzan
Fox News
Dennis Morgan
Dinah Shore
Eddie Canter
Ray Miland
Beth Hesecy
Comey “Radio Rampage
Cartoon
Hullabelua
Dick Beaumont
High River
Mountain View
Ont
Jack Kemshead
Halifax, N
Margaret Rosrel
Doris Mitchell
Crawshaw
Mitchell
Milton
R. Lane
Gordon Walker
Dorothy
Belmont
M. Wright
Shirley
Adams
Mission Band
H.newton
Limehouse W. L
John Cockburm
R.N. Z. Navy
Mitchell's
Ashgrove
Limehouse
Jerra Cotta
Oddfellows and Rebekahs
New Hall
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