Canada extends compulsory military training age to 40
Ottawa announces an Order in Council extending the age range for conscription to men aged 20 to 40 who are single or widowed without children. The change, effective July 15 1940, aims to call about 25 000 men next month, with adjustments for volunteers and essential workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
War Services
Thorson
Commons
Washington
Churchill
Roosevelt
Mackenzie King
United States
National Defense
Clarke Council Reconsiders Blacksmith Shop Rental and ARP Use
Clarke Township council debated renting the blacksmith shop and approved ARP use in the council chamber under restrictions. A civic holiday was set for August 3 and local by law on dogs at large was to be prepared. Bills totalling many dollars were approved, and adjournment set for August 4. The session also touched on national defense conscription and monthly call-up figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Laing
H. A. Clark
Civilian Defence Committee
Council Chamber
A.R.P
Council
Clarke
Chas.f. Awde
Glenn Tamblyn Receives Reader's Digest Award at Orono
Glenn Tamblyn valedictorian at Orono Continuation School received the Sixth Annual Reader's Digest Association award for outstanding school work. He will get a one year honorary Reader's Digest subscription and an engraved certificate. The award, given since 1937, honors leadership potential and reading achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn. Tamblyn
Orono Continuation School
Reader’s Digest Association
R. C. Rosborough
Glenn
Reader’s Digest
United States
Canada
Canada War Front Weekly Review June 25 July 2 1942
The Canadian home front report highlights Dominion Day remarks on an honored Army place, sugar coupons from July 1, raised gasoline ration in Maritime provinces, thousands of soldiers and airmen arriving in Great Britain, a Canadian built merchant ship reaching a West Coast port after a Japanese attack, and leadership changes with Victor Sifton's resignation and Brig Gen J V Young taking acting master general of ordnance. RCAF squadrons join attacks on Bremen, Lt Col H J B Keating named director of supply and transport, wartime price limits set on canned goods, a rise in dollar volume of retail purchases, and employment gains with 13 064 establishments and 1 674 665 workers in May.
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Canada
House of Commons
Maritime Provinces
Great Britain
R.C.A.F
Bremen
Germany
H. J. B. Keating
Keating
National Defence Headquarters
Wartime Prices and Trade Board
Ontario Weed Menace Must Be Fought To Save Crops
John D. MacLeod of the Ontario Dept. of Agriculture warns weeds cost Ontario farmers twenty million dollars last year and threaten future losses. He calls for a special drive targeting wind-borne seeds and patches of Field Bindweed, Perennial Sow Thistle, Canada Thistle, Wild Carrot, Chicory, Hawkweeds, and Yellow Goat's Beard to prevent seeding and boost yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
John D. MacLeod
Ontario Dept. of Agriculture
Toronto
MacLeod
Carscadden Reunion in Orono with Annual Picnic
The Carscadden clan held its summer reunion at Memorial Park in Orono on Saturday July 4. About forty dined and one hundred attended supper after games. The group voted to meet again at the same site in 1943. Prizes went to eldest gentleman Dean Carscadden and eldest lady Mrs W Norris. Others recognized included Roy Carcadden as youngest child and W Leonard for largest carload, with guests from multiple towns and cities.
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Carscadden
Memorial Park
Orono
Dean Carscadden
W. Norris
Creemore
Roy Carsecadden
Toronto
W. Leonard
Maple Valley
Entrance Results Of Successful Students Newcastle and Orone S S No 21
Clarke Names in order of merit for High School Entrance standings list grade levels from VIII to Beginners. Several candidates received standing on principal recommendation or after departmental exams or Farm War Service. 17 candidates total, 9 urban and 8 rural, with certificates pending for some.
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Jean Hoy
Neil Berry
Ray Cornish
Doreen Morgan
Stanley Hoy
Myrtle Hoy
Joan Cooper
June Cooper
Aiken
Hugh
Bonathan
B. Leslie
Harris
Twynne M
le Grissley
Chas. E. Balfour
VanDusen
June L. Rurale
Gibson
John
Jones
Samuel M
Malley
Grant
Grade Reports for Norman Andrews and Others
To Grade VIII i Norman Andrews B plus. To Grade VII Armand Hollings worth A Rosie Getlick B plus Sam Seymour Rene Morris C Jim Morris C. To Grade VII Anne Getlick B Ruby Morris B. To Grade IV Helen Getlick A Doreen Witty B plus Francis Cowan B Jinnie Morris B. To Grade III Doreen Chesebro Kenneth Morris Russell Merrill. To Grade Ti 4A Margaret Getlick Kenneth Witty. -Marion F Simpson Teacher.
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Armand Hollingsworth
Rosie Getlick
Sam Seymour
Rene Morris
Jim Morris
Anne Getlick
Ruby Morris
Helen Getlick
Doreen Witty
Francis Cowan
Jinnie Morris
Doreen ‘Chesebro
Kenneth Morris
Russell Merrill
Getlick
Kenneth Witty
Woman's Missionary Society July Meeting Highlights
An afternoon gathering at Mrs. A. A. Drummond marked the July meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society with remarks by President Mrs. Littlewood. Members discussed missionary funds, returned workers, and a report on Dr. Simpson's Oshawa stewardship address. A sugarless lunch followed a social time.
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A. A. Drummond
Woman’s Missionary Society
Littlewood
McLaren
Miss Davey
B.C
Dr. Simpson
Oshawa
Watch Presented To P G Perrin In Cowanville
Mrs Perrin received a wrist watch from the Cowanville community during her husband P O A G Perrin’s home leave. Perrin joined the R C A F in 1941 and served as a Wireless Air Gunner after training at No 1 B and G School Jarvis and No 1 Wireless School Montreal. He was commissioned May 28 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1 B and G School
Jarvis
Ontario
Cowanville
Red Cross Meeting In Orono Promotes Sewing Efforts
The Orono Red Cross branch held its regular July meeting in Orange Hall with Rev. S. Littlement chairing. Volunteers continue Thursday quilting and sewing small boys outfits for Britain, seeking more help as June receipts show expenses and campaign income.
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Orono
The
Red Cross
Orange Hall
Rev. S. Littlement
Britain
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Durham Federation of Agriculture
Clarke Council
E. J. Randall
Wm. E. Davey
B.O.H
W. W. Lord
Hope Township
Everett Cain
J. J. Mellor
Chas. B. Tyrrell
A. F. MicKenzie
Milton J. Staples
Clarence J. Allin
W. H. Stanley
Harry Morris
R. H. Wood
Town Hall
E. L. McNathan
Association
Milton J. Tamblyn
Crone
Rosborough
R.a.f.’S
Victor Sifton
Ordnance
Mr. Sifton
J. V. Young
Mr. MacLeod
Carscadden Reunion
Owen Sound
Stayner
Avening
Orillia
Barrie
Blackstock
Bowmanville
Newcastle
Newtonville
Kendal
Port Hope
Stirling
Newcastle and
Orone
S. S
Verna Berry
Betty Cooper
Gerald Kargas
Bobby Chewerda
Freddie Glanville
Helen Hoy
Adele Cooper
Gladys W. Ard
Orone Centre
Evans
Donald C
Farrow
Dorothy
Bowditch
Lihou
Thomas
Patterson
R. Murray
Warner
Victor
Syer
Lloyd
Myles
Wim
Donald
Hilditch
Robert
Mercer
George
Page
Patricia
Trim
William
Newcastle Centre
Rural
Brunt
Arvilla
Shirley
Gordon
Evelyn
Farm War Service
Hendry, Archie
S. S. No
Norman Andrews
Marion F. Simpson
W.mls
Starkville
Scouts
Lunn
Seis- Sos i
Checcnn
Anne Ghem
Ieee IO
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