A Fight For Freedom The British Empire War Resolve
Editorial urges unity for Britain and empire as Axis powers grow stronger. It praises industrial buildup and allied resistance, warns of challenging days ahead, and predicts eventual triumph over Nazi Germany and its partners. It notes Japan’s pact with Germany and Italy and calls for confidence, resilience, and up-to-date weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
Pacific Ocean
United States
British Empire
War Time Business Conditions Rise Amid Shifts in Production
A wartime analysis shows overall business up 18 percent from 1939 for the first half of the year with manufacturing up 26 percent. Producers goods increase as factories shift toward war demand. Iron and steel output soars with steel ingots up 65 percent and pig iron 85 percent. Railway traffic up 17 percent and CN R gross revenues up 52 percent while CPR up 21 percent. Employment grows 7 percent as new plants rise and war orders persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N.R
C.P.R
Waking Hitler From Conquest Dreams By RAF Pilot Talk
A wartime interview discusses Nazi pilots and British air superiority. The speaker notes young Nazis lack individuality, Britain gains from US production, and Dominion pilots bolster RAF strength while Germany struggles to match Allied numbers. Anecdotes highlight questioning figures and a dramatic RAF success story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United States
Germany
Dominions
United Kingdom
Daylight Saving Time to Stay in Bowmanville Areas
Bowmanville and nearby communities plan to keep daylight saving time with churches and civic groups noting no change. The Durham Club met in Newcastle Community Hall. Rev A R Cragg preached at Salina Harvest Home services. Maple Grove Church will stay on standard time until further notice. Local events included theatre, funeral attendance, church parade, and council talks on gifts for soldiers.
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Newcastle
Durham Club
A. R. Cragg
St. Paul’s
Salina
Maple Grove
Royal Theatre
W. Thompson
J. E. Elliott
Toronto
Dr. Elliott
Trinity Church
Sidney Davison
Wallace Horn
Hampton
Port Hope
Masterville
Quebec
Ottawa
Orme
Bowmanville
Lions Club
Rotary Club
D. Morrison Jr
Charlie Kelly
Guelph
Kelly
Miss Kelly
Presbyterian Church
Clarke Union Residents Move and Attendances
Mr Harry Patterson accepted a General Motors position in Oshawa. Clarke Union residents attended Melbourne White s sale on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Everett Cain visited Mrs Carter and Mr Carter of Salem on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Saunders of Toronto visited his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Saunders over the weekend. Mrs Saunders accompanied them to Toronto for a few days. Mrs Henry Swancott of Clarke Union attended the funeral of her aunt Miss Mutton in Bowmanville on Wednesday last. sympathy extends to Mrs Swancott.
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Clarke Union
Melbourne White
Everett Cain
Carter
Salem
Vernon Saunders
Toronto
Arthur Saunders
Miss Mutton
Local social visits and sales in a cluster of notices
Miss Hileen Souch spent the weekend at home. Miss Ruth and Beverley Fogg visited at home on Sunday. Mr. Seward Dawson has sold his silo filler to Mr. Percy Patton. Mrs. Sydney Morgan is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Silas Souch. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Keiley visited at Mr. and Mrs. George Foge's on
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Ruth
Beverley Fogg
Seward Dawson
Percy Patton
Sydney Morgan
Silas Souch
Emmett Keiley
George Foge
District News Highlights From Cobourg Area In One Week
Local court fines District News notes Grenville Dunnett of Alnwick Township for illegal beer possession with a $100 fine and $11.75 costs. Robert Armstrong of Cavan Township wins the fall wheat field crop competition at Peterboro Exhibition. Charles Coulston of Tower Farm reports an 80 pound catch at Rice Lake, a near decade best. Leonard Barton of Bowmanville loses a hand at work on a Goodyear calender. Cobourg trails Aylmer in intermediate finals with Lampman striking out 13. George Baxter of Centreton escapes injury after colliding with a CN rail crossing. Thomas N. Gall, long‑time Centreton resident, passes away aged 82. W. Renaud of Hamilton Township convicted for stealing a car, remanded for sentence. Pte. Charles T. Ryan, deserter from R H L A, sentenced to Kingston penitentiary for multiple thefts. Clio V. Anderson marries Harry V. Cryderman in Bowmanville with ceremony by Rev. Sidney Davison.
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Grenville Dunnett
Alnwick Township
Cobourg
Charles T. Ryan
Port Perry
Royal Hamilton Light Artillery
F. S. Ebbs
Oshawa
Kingston Penitentiary
Pickering Township
J. V. Lindsay
Local News Highlights From Sunday Community
Mr Harry Layton accepted a position at General Motors Oshawa. Residents participated in Orono Fair exhibitions winning several prizes. Roy Berry works with a new corn binder. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Jim Patterson on their marriage. Several locals began picking corn for Bowmanville factory. Albert Hills family and Mrs Horatio Hills of Tyrome visited the Hills family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Layton
General Motors
Oshawa
Orono Fair
Roy Berry
Jim Patterson
Jim
John Patterson
Bowmanville
Albert Hills
Horatio Hills
Tyrone
Fred Hills
Harvest Thanksgiving and Thank Offering Services
Classified notices announce Harvest Thanksgiving at St Saviour's Church on Sunday October 6 at 7 p.m. Rev Ralph Adge of Whitby will conduct. Kendal United Church holds Thank Offering Services October 6 at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Mr J J Mellor leads both with Kirby choir. McCreas Church hosts Thank Offering on October 6 at 7 p.m. Rev R E Morton of Newcastle presides with Kirby choir. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Saviour’s
Ralph Adge
Whitby
Kendal United Church
J. J. Mellor
McCrea’s
R. E. Morton
Newcastle
Kirby Choir
Canada invests $60 million in explosives program
Canada’s chemicals and explosives program now involves capital expenditures of about $60,000,000. The plan includes the construction of 10 new plants, several of which will rival any in the Empire in scale and capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Empire
Increase Limit on War Savings Certificates
Beginning in 1941 any person may hold War Savings Certificates dated in one calendar year up to a total maturity of 600 dollars. The former limit was 500 dollars for any single year.
The Issue Our Happiness in Let's Face the Facts
A quotation from Matthew Walton in Let's Face the Facts laments British pursuit of decency and safety while stressing the daily bread and ordinary happiness of Canadians and Americans across provinces and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Walton
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Orono, Ontario
R. A. Forrester
France
England
Gibraltar
Europe
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R.A.F
Conquest
Royal Air Force
British Isles
Tts
Harry Patterson
Miss Hileen Souch
District News
Robert Armstrong
Cavan
Peterboro
Charles Coulston
Tower Farm
Taite’s Beach
Rice Lake
Leonard Barton
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Barton
Aylmer
Lampman
Bateman
Smith
George Baxter
Centreton
Burnham St
Baxter
Thomas N. Gall
Mr. Gall
Haldimand
Baltimore
W. Renaud
Hamilton Township
Campbell
Frank W. Staples
Colborne
Clio V. Anderson
Oreno
Red Cross
Kumrite
Orono
R. R. Waddell
M. J. Tamblyn
Joe Petraites
Manvers
WM. Robinson
Newtonville
Kendal
E. A. Werry
Ted Jackson
Hion, C. D. Howe
Professional Directory
R. 0. Dickson
Ont
Langman’s
A. F. McKenzie, M.D
Wilfred W. Sherwin
B.v.sc
U.S
John J. Gilfillan
the College of Optometry of
Ontario
C. B. Tyrrell
J.C. Gamey
Lew V. Disney
Simcoe Sreet
James Nixon
Per? Perry
A. E. Morton
G. Richards Practical Watchmaker
Park Street
Andy Hardy
Johnny
Apollo
Tom Brown
Rowland Smith
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