Parliament Eyes Rapid War Prep In Canada
Glimpses from Parliament show Canada accelerating war readiness after Belgium and France events. Conservative speaker Mr Green urged wide recruiting, home defence battalions, protection against treachery, and non persecution of Germans. Howe notes three war essentials and sped up air, officer training, and division recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
France
Canada
Howard Cieen
Ikeouver South
Green
British Columbia Regiment
South
Vancouver
Great Britain
C. D. Howe
New President Elected as Esquesing Agricultural Society Meets
At the Esquesing Agricultural Society directors meeting in Georgetown Bay Zind, H Cleave becomes president after Oscar Lerch resigns as secretary and Frank Petch is appointed secretary for 65 dollars. First vice president becomes H Cleave and second vice president Spencer Wilson succeeds. A Boys Swine Club exhibit is approved for Georgetown Fair with prizes totaling 67.50, local share about 10. A tank for livestock water will be installed at the fair. A 15 grant to Halton Crop Improvement Association is approved plus 4 for 1939 auditors fees. CBC talks on women’s sports continue, led by Elspeth Chisholm from Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Bank of Commerce
Georgetown
Bay Zind
Craig Reid
T. L. Leslie
P. W. Cleave
J E Whitelock
G. W. McLintock
Spencer Wilson
Cecil Base
Oscar Lerch
Frank Petch
Oe An
Petch
H. Cleave
Sencer Wilson
Cleave
Lerch
Association
Halton Crop Improvement Association
United Church Tennis Club Elect Officers
A meeting of the United Church Tennis Club was held Monday evening May 27. Plans for the officers were elected. Honorary President Rev. P. C. was mentioned and welcomed new members joining the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Tennis Club
P. C. Enited
SNRORVAL Rifle Club Sets June Meet at 25 Yard Range
The 25 yard range at SNRORVAL Rifle Club will close for a two day meet on Friday and Saturday June 14 and 15. Weekly scores show Nurse 100 x 10 Atkinson 100 x 10 Johnson 100 x 8 Meredith 100 x 9 R W Hall 100 x 7 Caves 100 x 6 Robertson 99 x 8. McMatch noted as a strong contender for this year in Montreal. The text also remarks that the cost of living hardly dampens its popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurse
Atkinson
Johnson
Meredith
R. W. Hall
Caves
Robertson
McMatch
Montreal
Red Cross Seeks More Workers for Emergency Effort
Georgetown Red Cross reports shipped knitted goods including 25 sweaters 123 pairs of socks 42 army scarves 8 seaman scarves 7 gero caps 5 helmets and 18 wristlets. An urgent appeal calls Canadian branches to produce surgical dressings rolled bandages bed gowns pyjamas sheets pillow cases and refugee clothing to aid France and Paris refugees and British Red Cross needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Red Cross Society
Paycenk &S
Seaman
Red Cross
Jos. Beaumont
Glen Williams
France
Paris
French
England
Industrial accident hazards rise as speed of industry grows
A memorandum from the Industrial Accident Prevention Association warns that speeding up industry increases accident hazards. New and re employed workers need training and supervision. No one should head a machine until proven safe, and equipment guards must stay in place. Practical steps include clear instructions, slow motion demonstrations, comprehension testing, and strict supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Industrial Accident Prevention Associations
Accident Prevention Association
Accident Prevention Organization
Leftover troubles stubbed toes heed yesterday's errors
A reflective line stresses how small daily missteps reveal unresolved issues from the past, suggesting vigilance in avoiding repeat oversights. The speaker notes that what trips us up are often the careless problems carried forward from yesterday.
Brampton Lions Club Marks Charter Night Anniversary
The Brampton Lions Club celebrated ten years with a Royal Hotel dinner led by District Governor Charles Lennox of New Toronto. Attendees included Lions McClure El son and Welk of Georgetown. awards honored 11 with 100 percent attendance pins and George Battershell earned a key membership. Lennox urged budgeted action, wartime aid to soldiers' families, and vigilance against fifth column activity as the club expands and a swimming pool project nears full funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton Lions Club
Royal Hotel
Lions
Mr. Lennox
Lennox
Lion Harold Lawrence
Lion Lennox
C. V. Charters
Harper Bull
Bert Bartlett
George Battershell
Ed. Capps
Art Death
Jack Fink
Alfred Sutton
Gordon Vivian
Lion McClure
Ballinafad Notes and Visits From Toronto to New York
Mr Robi Shortill recovering after a serious operation at Lock wood Clinic Toronto with well wishers. Mr Sherlock Foreman of Montreal spends week at home before leaving for New York. Mey meeting of the W M 4 at Mrs A McKay’s home. members name missionaries in Mans and discuss The Stewardship Life. The note ends with a reflection on old and new courtship customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. Shortill
Lockwood Clinic
Toronto
Sherlock Foreman
Montreal
New York
W.M.4
A. McKay
Mans
A. Foreman
Jesse McEnery
Court of Revision and Short Council Meeting Proceedings
The Court of Revision met on a specified day in 1940 to discuss the assessment. It was moved and seconded to continue the collection of all tax arrears and to authorize actions as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Revision and Short Council Meeting
Court of Revision
Oan Ifonday
Jas. Costigan
Marybecce
Rainy Weekend Dampens Plans Across Town
Heavy rains on the 24th hindered picnics and travel while farmers praised the ground moisture. Clearing skies Sunday kept some travel plans in doubt and highways quieter than expected as Ontarios weekly papers were cited. Andy Clark urged listeners to tune in Neighbourly News at 10 AM noting United Church milestones and unusual items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Clark
Clark
Ontario
the Herald
United Church
Andy Clerk
Globe and Mail
The
Weekly Newspapers Association
1941 Ontario motor plate colors and notable local items
The report notes green figures on white for Ontexta plate licenses at the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph, plus a parliament tally: 78 lawyers among 245 members. It also covers Dr. T Albert Moore estate details, a horned owl shot by Alex Greig, congratulations to Samuel Charters, and Army private George Riddall’s boxing success and enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontexta Motor Car
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
Alex. Greig
Wildwood Poultry Farm
Canadian Legion Resolution Calls for PM Resignation and National Unity
Branch No. 120 Canadian Legion at Georgetown Ontario on May 23 1940 unanimously passes a resolution urging the Prime Minister to resign and Col Ralston to form a National Government. It also calls for conscription of resources outlawing Nazi fascist and communist groups and an ex servicemen defense force to counter Fifth Column threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 120
Canadian Legion
Georgetown
Ont
Ralston
Canada
Local Social Notes From Ontario and New York
Glen Williams resi dent Miss Inez Wilkinson returns from Everett after a week away. Miss Peggy Alderson medical in Dusbene Memorial S Hospital Alliston recovering from appendicitis surgery. Miss Alice McMaster of Niagara Falls N Y visiting Mrs Norton. Mrs Huggin Toronto visiting Glen Haven guest of Mrs Guyot. Mrs Townsend and Patricia Hamilton guests at Mrs J Hepburn Jr over weekend. Mrs H Plows Acton spending holiday with Mrs J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Wilkinson
Everett
Peggy Alderson
Dusbene Memorial S Hospital
Alliston
Alice McMaster
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Norton
Huggin
Toronto
Glen Haven
Guyot
Townsend
Patricia
Hamilton
Father of William Weinreb Dies in Toronto
Arthur Weinreb of Toronto, father of William Weinreb of the Gien Textile Industries, Ltd, passed away last Saturday afternoon in Toronto. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon with burial in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Weinreb
Toronto
William Weinreb
Gien Textile Industries, Ltd
Obscure fragment hints at stubborn obstinacy
Fragmentary text presents a muddled line about stubborn resistance and a strong will, with unclear context or names. The readable portion suggests a theme of obstinacy but offers no concrete events, entities, or dates to anchor a formal news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Rudyard Kipling
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Agricultural Society
CBC
Elspeth Chisholm
Miss Chisholm
University of Toronto
Trinity College
Snrorval Rifle Club
British
Brampton Lions
Ballinafad
Herald
New House
D. W. Nielsen
North Battleford
T. Albert Moore
United Church of Canada
General Council
Percy Robinson
Norma
Dorothy
Alex Greig
Horned Owl
Sam ‘Charters
Samuel Charters
Charters Publishing Co
Brampton
Charters
George Riddall
Western
George
London
OHA
Waterloo
Billy Bonk
Pte
Riddall
George Sr
William Weineer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!