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  • Mascioli, John (Card of Thanks)
    Mascioli, John (Card of Thanks)
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Porcupine Advance, 4 Jan 1940, p. 4     ...
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Porcupine Advance, 4 Jan 1940, p. 4   ...
    Timmins Public Library
  • Proulx, Lucy (Card of Thanks)
    Proulx, Lucy (Card of Thanks)
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Porcupine Advance, 28 Nov 1940, 1, p. 4     ...
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Porcupine Advance, 28 Nov 1940, 1, p. 4   ...
    Timmins Public Library
  • Williams, Harry Alexander (Card of Thanks)
    Williams, Harry Alexander (Card of Thanks)
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Porcupine Advance, 6 May 1940, 1, p. 4,8     Funeral. Page 8.
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Porcupine Advance, 6 May 1940, 1, p. 4,8   Funeral. Page 8.
    Timmins Public Library
  • "Fire Destroys Red Cross Outpost Hospital", Globe and Mail Clipping, 1940
    "Fire Destroys Red Cross Outpost Hospital", Globe and Mail Clipping, 1940
    TextImagemystery       The photograph shows the hospital as it appeared before it was destroyed by fire. The brief note underneath this photo reports what happened when the fire struck.
    TextImagemystery     The photograph shows the hospital as it appeared before it was destroyed by fire. The brief note underneath this photo reports what happened when the fire struck.
    Thessalon Union Public Library
  • 12 Years Service- Circa 1940
    12 Years Service- Circa 1940
    TextImage       A short clipping and photo of Cpl. Ralph C. Allen of Iron Bridge being presented with a 12 year service award.
    TextImage     A short clipping and photo of Cpl. Ralph C. Allen of Iron Bridge being presented with a 12 year service award.
    Huron Shores Museum
  • Portrait Photo of Malcolm Adam
    Portrait Photo of Malcolm Adam
    Image       Alex Brown is a local Whitby area veteran. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Malcolm Albert Allan was born in 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and died in Oshawa in 1992. He enlisted in the Second World War in July 1940 and went overseas in April 1943. He …
    Image     Alex Brown is a local Whitby area veteran. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Malcolm Albert Allan was born in 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and died in …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Skipworth, G.L.
    Skipworth, G.L.
    ImageText       Captain G.L. Skipworth enlisted in the Midland Regiment of the Royal Canadian Army on 8 August 1940. He has been stationed at Ottawa, St. John (NB), Niagara-on-the-Lake, Prince Rupert and Kingston.
    ImageText     Captain G.L. Skipworth enlisted in the Midland Regiment of the Royal Canadian Army on 8 August 1940. He has been stationed at Ottawa, St. John (NB), Niagara-on-the-Lake, Prince Rupert and …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • "Tommy Olmstead Honored" 1960
    "Tommy Olmstead Honored" 1960
    Text       This newspaper article is about the family of Tommy Olmstead celebrating his visit home before departing for the East Coast for further military training.
    Text     This newspaper article is about the family of Tommy Olmstead celebrating his visit home before departing for the East Coast for further military training.
    Huron Shores Museum
  • Library Renovations Entails Big Expense
    Library Renovations Entails Big Expense
    Text       This brief article discusses the expenses incurred with the renovation and relocation of the Blind River Library and how the Library Association appealed to the town for financial assistance.
    Text     This brief article discusses the expenses incurred with the renovation and relocation of the Blind River Library and how the Library Association appealed to the town for financial assistance.
    Blind River Public Library
  • Why The Algoma Farmer Is Poor, Circa 1940
    Why The Algoma Farmer Is Poor, Circa 1940
    Text  Algoma Advocate, Circa 1940     This is a humorous piece from The Algoma Advocate, date unknown. It describes why an Algoma Farmer is poor and provides a brief rundown on all the products that the farmer uses none of which are homegrown other than his dog.
    Text  Algoma Advocate, Circa 1940   This is a humorous piece from The Algoma Advocate, date unknown. It describes why an Algoma Farmer is poor and provides a brief rundown on all the products that the …
    Huron Shores Museum
  • Oakville, Burlington seek greater power in county
    Oakville, Burlington seek greater power in county
    Text  Terry Wieland, Daily Journal Record, 30 Sept 1940     ...
    Text  Terry Wieland, Daily Journal Record, 30 Sept 1940   ...
    Oakville Public Library
  • McNabb, W.J.G.
    McNabb, W.J.G.
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    Text     ...
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Ovey, D.
    Ovey, D.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       Donald Ovey of Toronto enlisted in April 1940 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He went overseas in September 1940. He was transferred to the anti-aircraft Regt in England. He was still serving in England as of November 1944.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     Donald Ovey of Toronto enlisted in April 1940 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He went overseas in September 1940. He was transferred to the anti-aircraft Regt in England. He was …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Shier, L.V.
    Shier, L.V.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       Dr. L.V. Shier, whose home is at 215 Kent Street W., Lindsay, volunteered for service with the Canadian Army in World War II and entered the RCAMC on 22 October 1940. He held the rank of Captain and served at Lindsay, Ottawa, St. John (NB), Niagara District, Edmonton (AB), Rideau …
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     Dr. L.V. Shier, whose home is at 215 Kent Street W., Lindsay, volunteered for service with the Canadian Army in World War II and entered the RCAMC on 22 October …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Simpkins, C.
    Simpkins, C.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       C 65601Cpl. Simkins, CliffordClifford Simpkins of Lindsay is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Simpkins whose home was 58 Ridout St. When both parents died when he was the age of 5, he went to live with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jos Ryall of Lindsay, R.R.2. He attended …
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     C 65601Cpl. Simkins, CliffordClifford Simpkins of Lindsay is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Simpkins whose home was 58 Ridout St. When both parents died when he was the …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Sisson, K.N.
    Sisson, K.N.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       Keith N. Sisson of West Guilford enlisted for service with the Canadian Army on 9 August 1940. He entered the ranks fo the 45th Regiment at Lindsay and had the rank of Private. Pte. Sisson trained at Lindsay, Ottawa, St. John, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Allenburg, Chippawa, Edmonton, Prince Rupert, Vancouver, and Kingston. …
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     Keith N. Sisson of West Guilford enlisted for service with the Canadian Army on 9 August 1940. He entered the ranks fo the 45th Regiment at Lindsay and had the …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Vickery, O.
    Vickery, O.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       ...
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     ...
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Weaver, R.
    Weaver, R.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       ...
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     ...
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Spear, M.R.
    Spear, M.R.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       Corporal Murray R. Spear, C-53085, enlisted at Peterborough in June 1940 with the Glengarries and trained in Canada until 5 August 1941. He went overseas and was in England until he landed in France on D-Day. He was wounded in September and returned to an English hospital where he is …
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     Corporal Murray R. Spear, C-53085, enlisted at Peterborough in June 1940 with the Glengarries and trained in Canada until 5 August 1941. He went overseas and was in England until …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Spencer, R.R.
    Spencer, R.R.
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource       Roy Robertson Spencer, Lindsay, formerly of Kinmount, Ontario.Roy (Tiny) Spencer enlistedin April 1940 in the Canadian Army. His height (6’6”) may have been the factor that put him directly in the Provost Corps and he trained as Provost Police. He trained at Peterborough and at Camp Borden and went overseas …
    ImageTextGenealogical Resource     Roy Robertson Spencer, Lindsay, formerly of Kinmount, Ontario.Roy (Tiny) Spencer enlistedin April 1940 in the Canadian Army. His height (6’6”) may have been the factor that put him directly in …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
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