Georgetown Geared for Wartime Insulator Plant Opening
Georgetown unveils a new Canadian Steatite Company plant on the southwest side of Smith and Stone Ltd. The Georgetown facility produces hard high‑frequency radio insulators for wartime use, with skylit, brick design, floor systems, and a 150 hp heating plant. The plant, planned under the Department of Munitions and Supply, aims to relieve low‑loss insulator shortages for the Canadian radio industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steatite Co
Europe
Georgetown
Canada
Smith & Btone Ltd
Harold Kaplan
Kaplan, Sprachman
Toronto
Desiged It
J. B. Meckende & Bon Georietown
O. R. Muckart
Town
Steatite Company
Bennett and
Wright
Breatite Co
Amt
Roxborough Electric Company
U. S
Lita
Dept. of Munitions and Supply
Dominion
Smith and Stone, Limited
Card of Thanks for Clarence Carey Recovery Support
Official Clarence Carey expresses gratitude to friends for kindness shown during illness to him and his family, noting appreciation for support and well wishes.
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Clarence Carey
Bereavement thanks for floral tributes from Brewin family
The Brewin family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbours for kindness during their recent sad bereavement. They name John Robert Charles Lorne Wagar and Frederick Brewin among those who sent flowers and support.
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Slater
John
Robert
Charles
Lorne
Wagar
Prederick Brewin
Helen Leslie and Basil Redston Married in Toronto
Miss Parence Helen Lealie daughter of Mr and Mrs Oro H Lealle of Georgetown wed Basil Frederick Redston youngest son of Mr C P Redston and the late Bir O P Redston in Parkdale Presbyterian Church Toronto on Sept 3. Rev N MecBillian officiated. Guests came from New York Montreal St Johns Hamilton Vancouver Toronto and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parence Helen Ilealie
Mir
Irs
Oro H. Lealle
Georgetown
Bir
Das Prederick Hedston
Bionteval
Min C. P Redston
O. P. Redston
Gloucester
Eng
Parkdale Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Rev
N MecBillian
Caledonia
Ethel
L A.C
Pruuity East
Montreal
New York
St John’s
Hamilton
Vancouver
Middleton Nuptials Tie Jean Middleton to Garnet Norton
Jean Middleton youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Middleton of Geone town married Garnet Norton son of Mr and Mrs L J Norton of Glen Williams in a quiet St George s Church of England ceremony officiated by Rev W G Thompson. The bride wore white crepe with embroidered bodice and blue accessories. Bridesmaid Miss Betty Allidditton. Groomsman Carl Carnes. Reception in Toronto followed by a trip east. They will reside in Glen Williams after returning.
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Jean Tsabel
A Middleton
Geonetown
Garnet Norton
L J Norton
Glen Willams
St. George’s Church of England
W .G. O. Thompson
Betty Allidditton
Carl Carnes
Toronto
Points East
Glen Williams
Milton Blight in hospital as Galbraiths await overseas news
Milton Blight of the Champion is in Hamilton General Hospital with hopes for recovery. Mr and Mrs Robert B Galbraith await cable from their son Bob Galbraith Lieut Robert Malcolm Galbraith 21 RCNVR who has arrived overseas. In police court Magistrate J E Prichard jailed Wilfred Bwick 3 years for breaking and entering and Joseph Shearer for nine similar charges. both involved breaking into R J Early's garage at Campodellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blight
Hamilton General Hospital
Robert B. Galbraith
Milton
Bob
Robert Malcolm Galbraith
R.C.N.V.R
J. E. Prichard
Wilfred Bwick
Kingston Penitentiary
Joseph Shearer
R. J. Early
Campodellville
Wings Over Sicily Playground of the Gods
A colorful feature in The American Weekly tale retells ancient legends of Icarus and 3,000 years ago, framed by the Allied invasion memory. The Detroit Sunday Times promotes the full color version in its Sunday issue.
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Sicily
Playground OF the Gods
Icarus
This Sunday
Detroit Sunday Times
Knox Chimes Ring for Italy's Surrender
The chimes of the Presbyterian Church will ring from 5 30 to 6 tonight to celebrate Italy's unconditional surrender. News of the surrender and the military armistice signed separately on Sept 3 is to go into effect immediately.
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Presbyterian Church
Italy
Mabel L Erwin Dies Native of Georgetown
Mabel Luctta Erwin daughter of the late Mr Robert Erwin and the former Gusan Sparling died in Guelph Hospital on Wednesday after long illness. Rev R O Todd led the funeral at her residence 61 North Alain Street Friday at 2 30. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Survived by brothers John Hamilton Charles Toronto Lorne and Robert Edgar Georgetown and Frederick Georgetown. Many tributes from friends and relatives.
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Mabel Luctta Erwin
Mrr
Robert Erwin
Gusan Sparling
Guelph
R. O. Todd
Alain
North
Pridey
Miss Erwin
Ororgetoen
Erwin Homestead
Toronw
Georgewen
Lfe
United Church
Messrs
Harrid
Percy Clear
Reuben Mason
Dick Grace
Alex McKay
Howard Kentner
Greenwood Cemetery
John
Hamis
Charles
Nochester
Lorne
Toronto
Robert
Marjone
Lib
Nelle
Marry
George Dolittle
John Erwin Sinan
Charles Erwin
Hochester
Dollttl
Trento
Bert Kennedy
Reg Cuaplin
Doronte
Lorne Ervin
Charles Shaw Torontae
Jennie Caldthorpe
John Caldthorne
Cooksille
Victoria Thomypeon
Harold Mare Port Credit
Will Sparing
Leonard Sparing
Caome Mason
Streets
Mroo
Mark Bussell
Hornby
McCurdy
Fall meeting of Women’s Institute at Mrs Thompson’s
The fall meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs Err Thompson on Quiin 8t. Mrs W O McDowell presided with an opening Institute Ode. Mrs Georie Campbell and Mrs Dan Livingstone led the program. Mr Wu Sinclair spoke on cold storage meat. Mrs Fd Jones performed Hawaiian guitar numbers. A nutrition paper by Mrs A flemaple was praised. The group donated $1560 to the Soldiers Comforts Fund and shared wartime cookies and recipe exchanges before singing the National Anthem.
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Women’s Institute
Mira Em Thompson
W.O. McDowell
Use Institute Ode
Mire Georie Campbell
Mm Dan Livingstone
Mm Wu Sinclair
Fd Jones
Birs
Georgetown school enrollment rises for new term
The Georgetown schools opened for the new term with over four enrolments noted. Staff expect stable attendance as teachers prepare lessons and students return. Principal Mr Wale reports enrollment near prior year levels and outlines staffing for classes.
Georgetown Fall Fair Promises Big Show At Pair
Georgetown Fair in Esquesing district features two prize-rich days Friday and Saturday. Acton Arena holds storage, hall exhibits move to Georgetown. over 1500 in prizes plus special awards. Horse races, pipe band, softball tournament, garden displays, and a grand parade with livestock at 4 pm. Evening dances, live music by Hulls Orchestra, and a full schedule run September 13 to 18 with winners named by Nat Guthrie prizes for distant attendees and oldest attendee.
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Acton
Acton Poll
Georgetown Fair
Georgetown
80th Company Veterans Guard Camp at Park
The 80th Company Veterans Guard held their camp at Georgetown's Park and staged a blood donor clinic at the Leyton Rous building. Donors included 10 new donors and 3 new women donors, with mentions of buttons for those who have given blood multiple times and the shortage of a button manufacturer. The article notes volunteers, medical staff, and the extent of the clinic, plus details of the camp’s invasion to Georgetown with transport by 20 vehicles and a large tent village, including a pipe band and formal salutes.
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The
Red Cross
Clio
Leyton Rous
Ahrn
Bultiefields
Georgetown
Houser
Gearartwen
Blood Doror Clinic
Deadgarte
Gine Brea Spires
John Lucas
Stan Dyen
Walltam Dane
Bas Pomeroy
Ivan Crabtree
George Beckett
Waren
Richardson James Boyle
Maria Lowdry
Renton
John Partwen
Wallies
John McDonald
Arthur Mactitleton
Wailea Eyastie Haney Kies Geeme
Hendereen SP Choeman
B Camping Veterans Guard
P. J. Pictung
Goewrystown
T Buchsat’s College
Toronto
Gevnartoen
Platons
Tird Tyech
Boyes
Grorgewen
Aroplice
Shorts
Léeut G
Doan Matin Street
Passi
Col O BD Cousens
Majer Soaph Gibons
Canadian Legion
Aldee
Tay
Local Service Notes Highlight Homecomings and Enlistments
Pte Norman McDonald of Brantford is home for the weekend. Pte Malcolm Brantford is home on a month's sick leave. Fred Tost has been made Corporal overseas. P. T. E. John Harkess of Sussex spent Friday with relatives. Gordon Martin of Provincial Pauper Ltd Barber Division has enlisted in the RCAF ground crew and is in Toronto. Pte Ethel Webster returns to Wildlane Barracks Ottawa after furlough. She joined the C.V.A.C. a year ago in August and, after basic training at Trinv’s Barracks, Toronto, was transferred to Glebe Barracks, Ottawa. she is now with the station ery department at Kildare Barracks, Ottawa.
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Norman McDonald
Brantford
Malcolm Brantford
Fred Tost
P. T. E. John Harkess
Sussex
N. B
H. Isley
Gordon Martin
Office of Provincial Pauper Ltd
Barber
R.C.A.F
Toronto
Ethel Webster
Wildlane Barracks
Ottawa
Ethel
C.v.ac
Trinv’s
Glebe Barracks
Stationery Department
Kildare Barracks
Fair Board Eyes Kiddie Attractions This Fall
Directors report the fair will include a merry-go-round as a key kiddie attraction. They urge careful planning to avoid overrisks to children during the event.
Lawn Wedding for Isabel Wrigglesworth in Geurstown
A lawn wedding Saturday at the Wrigglesworth home in Geurstown united Isabel France Wrigglesworth to James Whitney Carney. Rev J G Totten officiated as Isabel wore white satin with lace details and a butterfly rose bouquet. Bridesmaids Enid Shor Woodbridge and Eleanor Curnag wore shell pink and pale orchid gowns with matching headpieces. The groom's brother William Carney attended, and a reception followed at home before the couple planned to reside near Brampton.
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Bika Fern
Oladiel
Pred Wrigglesworth
Geursetown
GO Totten
Mars Isabel France
James Whitney Carney
Charles W Carney
Carney
Norval Darts
HC Whogglesworth
Inlwa
Mas Jey Ruddell
Milas Enid Shor Woodbridge
Eleanor Curnag
Wm. E. Carney
R Caf
Bagotville
Quebec
Elmer Carney
Points East
Brampton
Weather pattern shows mild September with mixed readings
The article notes an unusual shift from a cool late August to a warmer early September. Mean temperatures rose from 63.2 to 70 degrees with a Toronto meteorological record of a warm September start. Local resort readings list daily date, wind, rain, and temperature for September 1 to 7 with scattered values.
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Toronto
Thurs
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Oalarte
Helen Leslie
Basil Redston
Jean Middleton
Mabel L. Erwin
Err. Thompson
Wale
Carpenter
Princcipal
Patna Topp
Uae
Cerna
Nassicawesa
Peinedpol HC
Wellelesworth Ty
Fesquesing Agricultural Society
Brampton Fair
Terra Cotta
Limehouse
Smith & Stone Ltd
Carden Disney
Sealy, Otris
Garden Brigade
Nat. Guthrie
Fairrest
Hood Flour Mills
Craig Reid
P. W. Cleave
Carfield L. McGilvray
Veterans Guard
Creare
Joan
Michael S.casas
John Campbell
Isabel Wrigglesworth
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