Community Notes From Newtonville and Surrounds
A circular of social visits shows Pte Edgar Millson at Woodstock and others in Brantford Cobourg Port Hope and Toronto visiting relatives and friends. Local church events include Rev J McLachlan at Crooked Creek anniversary and a June W A meeting planning a lawn party. An electric storm disrupted services and telephones, while condolences were offered for Mrs Wm Jaynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Millson
Woodstock
Bud Jones
Brantford
Aly Cadets
iMrs
Peter Laing
Orone
I. ‘Laing
Hamilton
Cobourg
J. FE. Anderson
Gordon Smith
Port Hope
Cecil Burley
W. A
S. J. Lancaster
Kendal
Shiloh W. A
Gilmer
Lane
W. H. Jones
Local families share visits during weekend tours
Miss Eleanor Ransberry returns from Oshawa for the weekend. Mrs. George Allen of Peterboro visits sister-in-law Mrs. J Moffatt. Kenneth Ransberry and family of Sudbury holiday with his parents. Gordon Moffatt and son Allen visit his parents. Mrs. E Aubert and Dorothy Akister of Tuberose Sask visit cousin Mrs. John Mostate. A section group attends the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bradley of Whitby on Tuesday July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Ransberry
Oshawa
George Allen
Peterboro
J. Moffatt
Kenneth
Ransberry
Sudbury
Gordon Moffatt
Allen
Bowmanville
E. Aubert
Dorothy Akister
Tuberose,Sask
John ‘Mostate
Edward Bradley
Whitby
No. 5 ration book in preparation for October distribution
Ottawa reports No. 5 ration book is already being prepared while No. 4 is in circulation. The text explains the need to finalize contents, print, and distribute well in advance of October release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Reading and luncheon conclude a neighborhood contest
A reading by Mrs JC Burley and Mrs McLachlan preceded a contest enjoyed by all, followed by a shared lunch with attendees socializing after the event.
Kendal Notes of Visits and Local News
A parade of weekend visits and petty happenings from Kendal and surrounding areas. Marl Burley spent a weekend with his parents, Helen Mercer of Toronto visited her parents, and many families hosted relatives including Hilditch at Goodyear Bowmanville and Mrs. Moore in Victoria Harbour. Several residents recovered from injuries, and a hostess tea hosted by Kendal United Church W A drew attendees with music and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marl Burley
Helen Mercer
Toronto
Leonard ‘Hilditch
Goodyear
Bowmanville
Moore
Victoria Harbour
David Vannatto
Fern Blodgett
Gordon Martinell
Marion White
Peterboro
Leonard Oughtred
Wesleyville
D. Vannatto
Walter Gordon
Oak Hill
Joel Gordon
Harvey Bryson
Calbourne
S. Bryson
Wilfred Roughley
Oshawa
Everett Thorne
Newlyweds Presented With Studio Couch
A community gathering on Tuesday July 4 in Les Kard school honored Ken and Ruby Shackleton after their marriage. Orley Chapman led a thanks and best wishes, and the couple received a studio couch as a gift. The evening included a lunch and dancing, with warm remarks about home and faith. Nearby note mentions Russian advances toward Berlin, about 400 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leskard School
H. Lowery
Lowery
Oral ‘Chapman
Ken. Shackleton
Kathleen Ard
K. Shackleton
Ken
Ruby
Orley Chapman
James Lowery
John McKelvey
Raymond Macdonald
Clarence Martin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newtonville
Wilbert ‘Hancock
A. H. McLachlan
United Church
iChas
Bert Samis
Roy Smith
Dave Denault
Tupper «Johnston
Wilbert Hancock
Hancock Cottage
Chemong Lake
AX. Lloyd Bradley
Bagotville
Que
Wm. Jaynes
Rev. J. McLachlan
Crooked Creek
Jesus
Salem
George ‘Campbell
W. A. Meeting
Berlin
Spe
Europe
United Nations
Canada
Department of Munitions and Supply
C. D. Howe
Commonwealth Air Training Plan
Willsonite Sun
Pol Pall Sin
Palm Beach
Nottingham
Tin
Eno’s
Sketofax
Eeeemr
Skeeter Skatter
Wilson
Johnson
Leg
Charles Tyrrell
Jackman Flowers
Orono
Wilson’s
Campbell’s
Ee Zee
Bowmanville, Ont
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