Tornado Strikes Clarke Township Amid County Grant Push
The United Counties of Northumberland and Durham weigh salary raise for the jail matron and approve 1944 grants totaling multiple organizations including Red Cross Navy League Chinese War Relief and Ontario Agricultural Council. They also propose deferring three Teachers Institutes grants and rescinding By-law No. 1475 for a post war levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Counties
Northumperland
Durham
Canadian Red Cross Society
Navy League of Canada
Northumberland
Ontario Agricultural Council
Northumberland Cheesemakers’ Association
Durham Ploughman’s Association
Quinten Seed Fair
Agricultural Societies of the United
Town of
Campbellsford
Village of
Hastings
Township of
Alnwick
Township of Hamilton
Brighton
Ontario Conservation
Salvation Army
Kinsmen Club
Milk For Britain
Qanadian National Institute For the Blind
Cobourg General
Bowmanville Hospital
Port Hioope
W C T U July Meeting At Mrs Best Home
The July meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. R Best's hospitable home with about thirty ladies. Mrs. Walsh led, hymn singing opened, resolutions on Sabbath Observance Alcohol Education Gambling discussed, and readings and music featured by members. A social sing song and a dainty lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s ‘Christian Temperance Union
R. Best
Township Grader partially Damaged By Fire
A Friday fire at Clarke Township storage building in Orono damaged a township grader. Road superintendent W E Reid and road maintainer operator Ellsworth Caswell escaped unharmed after a short circuit ignited gasoline on the machine and floor. Sand was used to fight the blaze as it rekindled and gasoline spilled from a broken sediment bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Orono
W. E. Reid
Ellsworth Caswell
Messrs
Reid
I Caswell
Leskard
Orley
Chapman
Ibyal Lowery
Minister Rejects Tax Revision Plan in Commons Debate
Finance Minister J L Ilsley argued raising the exemption to 1000 would save moderate earners about 38.5 million but relieve high incomes of 91.5 million in taxes, a change the Commons rejected 112 to 40 with some cross-party support.
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J. L. Ilsley
Commons
Cjc.f
Social Credit
Ontario Red Cross Jam Donation Warmly Praised
Ontario division reports over 840000 pounds of jam and honey shipped to Britain since 1940 for war nurseries and hospitals. Children letters praise the gift as vital to health and morale. By 1944 objective remains 250000 pounds and funds exceed 3200 for factory made jam purchases.
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Toronto
Great House Nursery
Chippenham Wilts
England
Red ‘Cross
Women’s Institutes
Ontario
Britain
Red “Cross
Ontario Division of
Red Cross
Pearing
W. I
Belt
First M D 3 Casualty Arrives Back From France
Kingston reports the first Military District No 3 casualty from Normandy is Corporal J S Black of Bancroft Ontario returned to Kingston Military Hospital after three days fighting near Caen. He and 18 others traveled by Motor Transport to a landing craft and spoke of stiff opposition and morale. Other returning soldiers include Captain H H Roberts and Lance Corporal A E Baxter with memories of Robot bombs and a fragment souvenir.
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Kingston
Normandy
J. S. Black
Bancroft
Ont
Kington
Black
France
Caen
H. H. Roberts
Westport
Ina
Kingston Military Hospital
Lance Cpl
A. E. Baxter
Dunnville
Ross Munro
Italy
Baxter
C. P
Munro
Europe
Potenza
Algiers
Canada
England
Gmr. S. A. Burnerbeer
Cataraqui
Princess Street
Cpl. J. J. Badgley
Madoc, Ont
Tax apportionment and school costs for United Counties
The bylaw setting a seven mill county rate was read and passed with apportionments to townships towns and villages totaling 248 392 90 for county purposes The School Committee proposed amounts for high and continuation and vocational schools in each township and parish and these were ratified by by law. A separate report noted a welcoming homecoming for returning soldiers with a quiet night patrol in Ortona and a band leading the reception with cigars wallets distributed by war service groups.
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Alnwick
Brighton
Cartwright
Cavan
Clarke
Cramahe
Darlington
Haldimand
Hope
Hamilton
Manvers
South Monaghan
Murray
Percy
Seymour
Bowmanville
Cobourg
Campbellford
Port Hope
Colborne
Hastings
Millbrook
Newcastle
Brighton Township
Darlington Township
Ortona
Cpl. Badgley
France
Italy
W. Jesse
War Service Organizations
Canadian War Casualty Totals Through May 31
The Canadian defence department reports 21,689 army casualties since the war began through May 31. Deaths total 6,793 with 430 missing and 3,629 prisoners or interned. 10,337 wounded. Among deaths 5,483 killed, 202 presumed dead, 1,108 died of natural causes.
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Defence Department
Severe Storm Hits Clarke Township Causes Major Damage
Two powerful storms struck Orono and surrounding Clarke Township causing extensive damage. A tornado north of Orono damaged barns and silos while thunderbolts damaged a transformer and a home. The hydro system failed for hours hurting dairy and bakery operations and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orone
Community
Production Of Butter Below Last Year In Ontario
Ontario butter production remains significantly under last year, despite strong quality amid labor shortages. Northwestern Ontario nears last year’s output. peak 1944 hit in the week ending June 17, with Northern Ontario lagging a week earlier. July outlook predicts a drop due to hot dry weather as creameries may collect cream twice weekly per wartime board guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Dairying
Bowmanville Canning Factory Breaks Record
The Bowmanville canning factory speeds up pea production for the nation. On Monday this week the plant processed 5,200 cases signaling a record pace and a boost to food supply efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowmanville Canning Factory
Bowmanville
Canning Plant Sets Daily Record With 126 250 Cans
The factory filled 126 250 two pound cans in a single day surpassing the usual 4 000 cases daily. A veteran worker noted Monday’s run as the busiest in its history. Miss Simnik led can placement while Ralph Stutt and foreman Frank Cowey praised for effective management and teamwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Simnik
Ralph Stutt
Frank Cowey
Ottawa Will Not Release Draft Army For Farms
Ottawa will not release the 73 000 draftees for farms as demanded by the Progressive Conservative budget amendment. Defence Minister J L Ralston told the House of Commons that draftees may be kept for overseas reinforcements if needed and that 25 000 volunteers have joined in six months. Canada has reserves in Britain and 80 000 in Canada plus 50 000 draftees available if required.
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Ottawa
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
House of Commons
Col. Ralston
Pacific
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Labrador
Bermuda
Jamaica
Defence
Britain
Canada
France
Italy
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Jam
War Workers of
S. S. Peter and Paul
Treemans
Horsted Keynes
Sussex
R.A.F
Ray Stapleton
Thelma Stapleton
Mildred Wood
Reid Wood
Billie Hale
Stewart Wood
Jimmie Farrow
Glenny Stapleton
Harold Wood
Genevieve Stapleton
Maxine Wood
Dorothy M. Smith
Caesarea School
S.S. No
Gwen Wilson
Helen Bowers
Patricia Bowles
Jean Bowers
Wyone Wilson
Eunice Wilson
Gerald Jackson
Gladys’ Emerson
Harley Jackson
Arthur Mairs
Earl Bowers
Donald Proutt
Bruce Mairs
Ronald Burr
Alan Jackson
Irene Emerson
Wayne Wilson
Beth Proutt
Marilyn Jackson
Bert Bowers
Percy Frayer
Kathleen M. Simpson
Robert Sherwin
Centre Street
Cobb Hill
Cedar ‘Dale
Dean’s Bakery
Times Office
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