Midland Regiment mobilizes recruiting in four counties
The Midland Regiment authorizes mobilization for active service with the Canadian Active Service Force. Recruitment centers open in Cobourg Campbellford Port Hope and Bowmanville for the 1st Battalion C A S F volunteers and for a second N P A M battalion in Northumberland and Durham. Recruits interviewed examined and attested quickly with medical boards held in Cobourg Campbellford Bowmanville and Lindsay.
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Midland Regiment
C.A.S.F
Northumberland
Durham
Victoria
Haliburton
Sajet-Col
N.P. A.M
Cobourg
Campbellford
Port Hope
Bowmanville
Bowmanvilles
Lindsay
Midland
N.P.A.M
E.C
Midland Regt
Orono Triumph Over Kirby In Playoff Opener
Orono 24 Kirby 17 as Orono scores ten runs in first half of first inning off Dick Morton. Jim Powers hits two home runs for Orono while Witheridge Lyall Lowery collect multiple hits as Kirby adjusts after early setback. Continues on page five. Son of Mr and Mrs Lycett to command D Company in Midland Regiment active service.
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Orono
Kirby
Dick Morton
Witheridge
Lyall Lowery
Jim Powers
Ab. West
John Lowery
W. J Lycett
Antioch
Mary Street
Oshawa
Midland Regiment
Capt. Lycett
Regiment
Held Up by Thugs at Trickie's Corner
Nelson Couvier, returning from the Goodyear plant in Bowmanville, was ambushed by two bandits at Trickie's Corner three miles south of Orono. They forced him into his car after a rude pistol threat, rifled his pockets, took keys, and fled, leaving the car keys on the road.
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Goodyear
Bowmanville
Nelson Couvier
Trickie’s Corner
Orono
Nelson
Orono Girls Club Demonstrates at Peterboro Fair
The Orono Girls Club will demonstrate at the Peterboro Exhibition as part of the Junior Department judging event. At Durham County Achievement Day in Millbrook the Orono, Cavan, Millbrook and Blackstock clubs prepared tables and gave three minute talks on their exhibits.
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Orono
Peterboro
Durham County
Town Hall
Millbrook
Cavan
Blackstock
Scott
Toronto
Eadie
Institute
Gloria Richardson
Margaret Millson
Millbrook Club
Riddell's Offers Borden Frost E Fudge Mel 0 Roll and Brick
Have you tried Borden products including Frost E Fudge Mel 0 Roll or Brick. It is delicious and available at Riddell's.
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Borden
Riddell’s
Orono Mourns Doctor Neil Colville Public Figure
Orono loses Dr. Neil Colville a beloved physician and community leader who died Friday July 26 after a short illness. Born April 22 1867 in Clarke Township he practiced in Orono since 1903 and served as police magistrate 1914 to 1934 and Northumberland Durham coroner in 1938. He helped expand the Orono Telephone Company and started the village park later known as a beauty spot. He leaves wife and one son Roy along with two brothers and a sister. The funeral was held July 28 in Bowmanville conducted by the Masonic Order.
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Orono
Neil Colville
Dr. Colville
Clarke Township
James Colville
Janet Smith
Clarke Union
Bowmanville High School
Port Hope
Dale School
Adam Henry
Edna Roy
W. J. Roy
Bethesda
Bowmanville
Orono Telephone Company
1.C.L. No
Scarlet Chapter
Orono Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Colville
United Counties
Northumberland
Durham
Roy
James
Northwood
Kent County
Colin
Robert A. S. Colville
J. J. Morris &Co
Clarke Township Declares Public Holiday on August Fifth
Clarke Township Council declares Monday August 5 as a public holiday for Clarke Township. J. J. Mellor, Clerk.
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Clarke Township
Clarke Township Council
Cheap National Housing Act Homes For Canadians
The National Housing Act brings modern affordable houses within reach of thousands of Canadians. N H A homes will be built at the Canadian National Exhibition with attendants on hand to answer questions.
Death of George Glanville Sr. Reported
News reaches press of the death of George Glanville Sr. early Thursday morning, with details forthcoming.
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George Glanville Sr
Horseshoe Championships Set for Canadian National Exhibition
Horseshoe pitching, long a popular back lot sport, has earned a place on the Canadian National Exhibition sports calendar. The Canadian and International horseshoe pitching championships will be held at the Exhibition this year.
Riddells Sell Borden's the Quality Yee Cream
Local outlet Riddells markets Borden's Quality Yee Cream inviting customers to try the product. Advertising emphasizes richness and freshness as a tasty dairy option for households.
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Riddells
Borden’s
Three Oshawa youths freed on charge of car theft
William Zabihaylo Herman Allin and Joseph Kresovic of Oshawa appeared in Bowmanville Police Court on Friday charged with stealing Ted Woodyard's car from Centre street July 18. Magistrate Longman dismissed the charges saying insufficient evidence they actually took the vehicle.
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William Zabihaylo
Herman Allin
Joseph Kresovic
Oshawa
Longman
Bowmanville
Ted Woodyard
Orono
Centre Street
Stan Payne
Woodyard
Zabihaylo
Heerman Allin
National Registration Push For August Dates In War Effort
The piece urges Canadians to register on August 19 20 and 21 detailing a wartime appeal. It notes eight million registrations expected across three days and calls for deputies volunteers and voters to participate in the process. A separate stray line references Shaw's Lunch Bar and a vague car incident.
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Canada
Blackouts in England Worse Than the Bombing
A 1940 letter from Major Gamey among Canadian troops in England describes strict blackout measures and nightly raids with casualties. He notes limited news from Canada, foggy signs, and a mix of humor and concern about home and safety.
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England
J. ©. Gamey
Major Gamey
Tyler
Batman
Fritzie
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Land and
C.E.F
Col
A. H. Bounsall
Orono Softball Club
Orono, Forestry and
Kirby, Oshawa
Fred Lycett
J. J. Mellor
GEO. Glanville SR
Drone
Shaw’s
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