Pontypool Death Claims Eastbound Fast Freight Worker
A Pontypool man, George Wilder, was killed by an eastbound CPR freight train on Monday morning near Manvers Station while riding a speed er to join the section. He died about an hour later. Wilder, a 22 year Pontypool section worker and longtime lodge member, was active in church and community affairs. Funeral services were held at Pontypool United Church with broad community attendance. The accident sparked multiple theories about its precise cause. He leaves a widow and one son Nelson.
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Pontypool
George Wilder
C.P.R
Wilder
Manvers
Pontypool 1.0.C.F. No
Lodge
The
United Church
Barnardo Home
Toronto
Pontypool Cemetery
Nelson
Harry Hooper
Auisin Fallis
Oddfellows
Harry, Richardson
Wm. Rennie
Orangemen
John Davey
Mr. Trick
Cobourg barrister F C Boggs dies at eighty
F C Boggs a Cobourg resident and longtime lawyer died after a brief illness in his 80th year. Born in Haldimand township he served as crown attorney for Northumberland and Durham from 1930 to 1938 and was a former mayor and councillor. Funeral held December 1 at his residence with Rev R L Seaborn officiating. Interment in St Peters Cemetery. He leaves his widow.
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Cobourg
F. C. Boggs
Col. Boggs
Haldimand Township
Northumberland
Durham
R. L. Seaborn
St. Peter’s Anglican Cemetery
Holstein Breeders Plan Annual Meeting in Orono
Durham County Holstein Breed ers will hold their annual meeting in Orono on Wednesday December 10 at 10 am in the Orange Hall followed by a goose dinner and program in Park Street United Church. All interested parties are invited to attend.
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Durham ‘County
Orono
Orange Hall
Park Str. United Church
Tribute by Jim Hunter to Toronto Working Boys Home
A Friday evening broadcast honored the Working Boys Home in Toronto known as Oakham House. About forty five boys, employed around the city and supervised at Gould and Church streets, gave a fifty dollar donation to the British War Victims Fund from their modest salaries, six accompanying Superintendent Eck to the studio. Eck is noted as a former Oronoite.
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Toronto
Jim” Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Oakham House
Gould and
Church Streets
Eck
Counties Council Refuses Pay of Legal Costs in Wooler Suit
Following a report by R R Mallory the Counties Council backed the Special Schools Committee in refusing payment of 500 for legal costs in the Wooler School Board requisition for the year. The board had included 239 for legal fees in its suit against the counties over transportation costs and Toronto counsel was consulted. Mr. Mallory said Acting Education Minister Rogers advised against paying this portion as not allowed by regulations. A letter from D L MacCarthy of the Supreme Court of Canada said the judgment was without costs and each side would bear its own. the council may stand on this.
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R. R. Mallory
Special
Cobourg
Counties Council
Toronto
Mallory
Rogers
D. L. MacCarthy
Supreme Court of Canada
Canada War Fronts Weekly Review November 20–27 1941
Summary of home front wartime measures and events in Canada from November 20 to 27 1941. Price ceilings expand to real property rents while consumer credit terms loosen for farmers and producers. The Crerar appointment reshuffles Canadian general staff as the first all tank division sails for Britain. Lancaster bombers will be built in Canada and two Canadian corvettes sink a German submarine. Cost of living bonuses adjust to a higher index with weekly increases. Grain freight aid extends to British Columbia and Justice Minister Ernest Lapointe dies in Montreal.
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Crerar
Odlum
Canada
Australia
K. Stuart
Britain
Atlantic
Chambly
Moose Jaw
North Atlantic
National Labor Board
British Columbia
Ernest Lapointe
Montreal Hospital
Clarke Township Council Passes By Law and Funds
Clarke Township Council met Tuesday December 2 with full attendance. Minutes approved. Parcel of items discussed include road work, cemetery cleaning left to the Reeve, and a resolution authorizing the Treasurer to correct two tax mistakes. Several bills were ordered paid to local officials trades and services.
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Clarke Township
J. Cross
Bell Telephone Co
Leskard
Mileage Rates Rise for County Council Members in Cobourg
At the United Counties Council closing session in Cobourg, mileage rates and per diem were increased effective with the November meeting. Members will receive 5.00 per day and 0.15 per mile, up from 4.50 and 0.10 respectively. The Finance Committee noted jail staff salary increases are beyond council jurisdiction and urged settlements of all outstanding accounts. It also explained the East Northumberland Teacher’s Institute grant is statutory and should be directed to war work as desired. Expenditures totals listed cover justice administration, indigents care, registry offices, county home, jail, roads, debentures and other items.
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Counties Council
United Counties Council
Cobourg
East Northumberland
Administration of Justice
Wrongful dog tax case notes and hospital costs
Itemized record shows a dog tax dispute totaling $4.15 paid by E. L. MacNachtan. Included are hospital charges $23.25 and road voucher No. 12 amounting to $484.70 for a total recovery or claim.
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E. L. MaccNachtan
P.c. Mice
Large Congregation Attends Thanksgiving Service
The Woman's Association of Park Street United Church organized a donation drive replacing the annual goose dinner. Over two hundred dollars were raised, leading to a special Thanksgiving service on November 30. Rev. Littlewood led, Rev. Wesley A. Hunnisett spoke on missions, and the choir directed by Mrs. R. H. Brown performed notably.
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Woman’s Association of
Park Street United Church
Littlewood
Wesley A. Hunnisett
Fred Victor
Toronto
Carrie B. Adams
R. H. Brown
Orono Scouts Seek Salvage Aid and Open Night
Mr J J Mellor for the Orono Boy Scouts thanks residents for salvage aid and invites a future open night in the hall to inspect work, noting admission is bundles of rags papers iron tires boots car markers and similar items while requesting no bottles bones or tin cans.
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J. J. Mellor
Orono Boy Scouts
Orono
Boy Scouts
Dominion
Orono Market Set for December 18 Poultry and Produce
The Orono Poultry and Produce market is planned for Thursday December 18 to give farmers time to prepare fowl and produce. Buyers are expected in strong numbers with good prices likely for poultry as last year's results are expected to repeat. Fowl remains scarce this year so bidding should be brisk.
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Orono
Election Of Officers For 1942 In Wo Man's Missionary Society
The December 2 meeting at Park Street United Church elected a full 1942 slate led by President Mrs S Littlewood with officers including Mrs M Staples as 1st Vice President and Mrs C McLaren as 2nd Vice President. The service featured Christmas hymns and readings including the birth of Jesus and a talk on Dr Sun Yat Sen. Group 3 will host January meeting.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
Park St. United Church
Litterwood
Fred
Littlewood
S. Littlewood
M. H. Staples
C. McLaren
M. Davy
C. Wood
L. Fralick
W. M. Stutt
W. Couch
W. H. Rowe
Myrtle Tamblyn
M. McDowell
W. JE. Armstrong
Mellor
West China
Dr. Stevenson
Ed. Dean
Logan
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Orone
Manvers Station
89Th
Supteck and Boys
George VI
Clarke Council
E. J. ‘Randall
Ontaro
G. Butters
Arthur Manning
George Richards
Wm. EH. Davey
J. J. Cornish
Chas. Knox
John Elmer
H. G.mcdonald
H. Morris
Oliver Smith
A. F. McKenzie
M.O.H
W. H. Stanley
Sam Smith
Newtonville
Lunn Wardware
R.E H. Logan
J. W. Bradley
R. H. Wood
Town Hall
R. R. Waddell
T. A. Reid
BOJH
B.O.H
Cecil Robinson
Albert Stewart
Russell Osborne
W.A
Cowan
Orono Market
W.M.S
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