Too Late Message Urges Timely Allied Aid in War
A Tyrrell fire scene report notes a delayed alarm due to Billy Riddell's hearing issue or muffled bell while General MacArthur cables from Manila urging America to provide continued aid to England now. He argues victory comes from concentrated force at critical points and warns against delaying decisive action to support allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Tyrrell
Roy Forrester
Billy Riddell
Bill
America
England
Carry Your Registration Card
An editorial urges constant carrying of registration cards to avoid embarrassment fines or legal trouble. It cites police requests and loss cases, warns about misuse by fifth columnists, and compares the card to a passport, urging age 16 plus Canadians to exercise care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Canada’s Military Policy Priorities Outlined by Defence Minister
Hon J L Ralston told the House of Commons Canada will intensify its military policy to maximize manpower weapons and training facilities. He listed priorities. fortifying eastern defences and St Lawrence approaches with a new Maritime Command, training and equipping the Active Service Force, reinforcing west coast defences, and ensuring internal security coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ralston
House of Commons
Canada
Ralston
St. Lawrence
Maritimes
Newfoundland
British Isles
England
District News Highlights across Lindsay and Cobourg
The report notes a $1,750 cheque to the Canadian Red Cross for an ambulance in Alnwick Township, fines for card omission, a registration lapse by Percy Elmer Gibson, and Robert B. Dawson’s reappointment as Northumberland County Music Festival Association president. It mentions apple picker demand in Durham, Lt. Col. H. Brown’s new post in Peterboro, Bowmanville rugby victory, school champions, magistrates’ duties in Bowmanville, money belts for Midland Regiment members, and James Purdy’s perjury conviction related to stolen goods and a radio purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Purdy
Castleton
Cobourg
Purdy
Toronto
Letter From England Describes Front Line Life and Bravery
Sapper R. T. Walker writes from England in September 1940 about front line defense, tunnellers, and aircraft engagements. He recalls Corporal Stevenson winning a mention in despatches for downing a German bomber and Driver Knight credited for brave convoy driving. He notes brave English women and children, hopes for seven days leave, and plans to visit Scotland, sending butter tarts request to Vanda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
England
No. 1 Tunnelling Corps
R.C.E
Corp. Stevenson
No. 2 Section
Knight
Scotland
Purdy Identified as Buyer in Radio Pawn Case
Purdy was proven to be the man who bought and pawned the radio, confirming his involvement in the transaction. The case details the sale and pawn process leading to this conclusion.
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Purdy
Women's Institute Meeting Focuses on Vegetables
The regular Wo men's Institute meeting is set for Friday October 18 at 2 30 p m. The Committee of Agriculture and Canadian Industries will lead a demonstration on optimizing vegetables. Attendees are asked to bring fruit for the shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
Committee of Agriculture and Canadian Industries
Red Lamp at Orono Saturday Night
A notice urges attendance at the Red Lamp event in Orono on Saturday night October 12, highlighting its significance and inviting local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Orono
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Orono Weeky Times
Times
Ontario
United States
R. A. Forrester
Douglas MacArthur
United States Army
Manila
Committee To Defend
New York
District News
Lindsay Rotarians
Canadian Red Cross
Alnwick Township
Percy Elmer Gibson
Robert B. Dawson
Northumberland County Music Festival Association
Warkworth
Durham County
H. Brown
Lindsay
Petawawa
Peterboro
Bowmanville High School
Oshawa Collegiate
McIlveen
Colville
Bowmanville
William Kilpatrick
Gordon Alder
Dorothy Falkner
Betty Spencer
A. Big Gee
F. S. Ebbs
Oshawa
Gee
D” Company
Midland Regiment
C.A.S.F
R. O. Jones
Lions and
Rotary Clubs
Sapper R. T. Walker
Alex. Walker
Bowmanville R. R. 4
Mrs. Bragg
Vanda
St. Saviour’s Church
A. M. Bullock
E. R. Rainey
George Butters
S. D. Souch
Church Street
Alma Cuttell
R. R
Waddell
Yorkshire
Gordon Kirk
Pontypool
Manvers
Colin Smith
W. A
Park Street United Church
Orone
Times Office
Dad
Britain
Germany
Professional Directory
A. F. McKenzie, M.D
Wilfred W. Sherwin
B.v.se
Ont
John J. Gilfillan
the College of Optometry of
B. Tyrrell
J.C. Gamey
Lew V. Disney
Simcoe Sreet
James Nixon
Ted Jackson
Pers Perry
A. E. Morton
Gicno
G. Richards Practical Watchmaker
Park Street
Port Hope
Loretta Young
Melvyn Douglas
Vivien Leigh
Lawrence Olivier
Congo
Maisie
Cockshutt
Rowland Smith
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