Horticultural Society Plans Fund Drive For Victory Loan
Clarke Township and Newcastle push a Victory Loan drive opening April 26 and ending May 15 with a $230 000 objective. Durham County target is $1 400 000. Victoria bonds include 3 1 2 and 14 year maturities, with individual subscriptions urged at higher levels. Officials named include J J Mellor and W J Riddell.
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Clarke Township
Newcastle
Dominion of Canada
Durham County
Clarke
J. J. Mellor
W. J. Riddell
W. E. Davey
Fred Trull
Arnold Wade
Cecil Carveth
Ilsley
Clarke Township Council Approves Calcium Chloride Purchases
Clarke Township council met April 6 with all members present. They approved calcium chloride purchases to treat roads at a cheaper rate and extended C F Awde’s tax collector term to May 1943. Several bills were paid and road issues discussed. a May 4 meeting was set, and a future notice announced a Fish Club. A Canada loan note projected at 230000 draws local tax effort.
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Clarke Township
C. F. Awde
Liable To A Fine If You Give Away Rations
Wartime Canada and Britain warn that lending or giving rationed goods like sugar coffee and butter is illegal. Violations carry a 5000 dollar fine or up to two years in jail. Guests may receive from hosts, but close adherence to ration laws is urged.
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Britain
Canada
London During the Blitz A British Port War Diary
The writer describes arriving in London during blackout conditions and navigating through emergency measures. He notes barrage balloons, static water reserves, boarded store windows, limited labor, and restrictions on baths and laundry. Underground travel remains preferred with crowded, orderly queues and double deck trains. The piece also captures street life, the Hyde Park orators, and high theater prices amid war.
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Joe
London
Canada
America
Trafalgar Square
Hyde Park
the Park
Port Hope settles out of court in twenty thousand dollar slander case
An out of court settlement ends the twenty thousand dollar slander suit at Port Hope. The article then shifts to agricultural guidance on inoculating legume seeds with bacteria to improve crop yields. It notes practical culture options and costs, and offers mail service through the Agricultural Office.
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London
Port Hope
Settlement Ends Slander Suit Between Brackenbury and Davison
The $20 000 slander action Brackenbury vs Davison was settled on March 25 1943. Each litigant to pay own costs. Davison disavowed any statements harming Brackenbury's character and the plaintiff agreed not to sue Port Hope High School Board members from 1942.
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George Brackenbury
W.J. B. Davison
Justice McKay
W. J. B. Davison
G. L. Brackenbury
Brackenbury
Davison
Port Hope High School Board
Meat Ration Rules Different for Bone and Boneless Cuts
When meat rationing starts the boneless meat limit is just under two pounds weekly while bone in meat allows exactly two pounds per week. The policy clarifies quantity based on bone presence.
Examination Dates for Upper School Public Notice
The Ontario Department of Education timetable sets Upper School exams from June 11 to June 25. High School entrance exams occur June 24 and 25. Applications to write Upper School exams or to apply for Middle School standing must be submitted by April 30.
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Ontario Department of Education
Weight guessing versus weighing at the butcher shop
The text ponders whether butchers should estimate bone weight or remove and weigh it. It notes that families with a one year old will get an adult ration for the child, and claims they eat meat even when in the diaper class.
Orono Red Cross Nearing District Fund Goal
The Orono and community Red Cross branch held its monthly meeting. A knitting quota was met, an 8.54 bill approved, and three quilts from Kirby ladies were received. The district’s campaign total reached 950 with 1,000 target. Kendal and Starkville reports pending. Kirby dance and draw on April 16 aims to push past 1,200.
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Orono
The
Red Cross Society
Kirby
Kendal
Starkville
RedCross Drive
Red Cross
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Horticultural Society
Clarke Township Council
W. EE. Davey
B.O H
Orono Telephone Co
Orono Hydro Commission
Whitlier Co
Orono Coal and Lumber Co
E. J. Randall
Joseph J. Mellor
Oro
Ottawa
Anthony Eden
Foreign Affairs
W. L. Mackenzie King
Eden
United States
Canadian Senate
House of Commons
Walter R. Legge
Orono Red Cross
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