"Local Affirmative Vote One of Highest Percentages in Entire Province The people of Canada have spoken. The Government of Canada is freed from any previous commitments to act in the best interests of Canada. By an overwhelming majority the people of Canada have risen above political party, race, creed, or any other loyalties, to put Canada and the Nation first and give wholehearted support to Canada's Government during this war which is a struggle for our very existence. Over two thirds of the people of Canada voted "Yes." Urban and rural Ontario rolled up a smashing affirmative vote, over 85% of the citizens casting affirmative ballots." ...
"Editor of Witness, Bradford, Ontario. Dear Sir: Just a few lines to acknowledge receiving The Bradford Witness very regularly and must say I am very thankful to Hon. Earl Rowe and to you for being so good as to provide us boys with the paper, as it sure is great to read the news of good old Bradford and district. As for news over here, it is very scarce. It seems as though the friends I had back in Canada have given up writing since I came over here, though I certainly have done my part as I have written to several, but no answer, and I make a practice of answering any letter I get. Of course, their replies may have been lost at sea. However, I receive The Witness very regularly, and that means a whole lot when I don't get any other mail. Again I send my thanks to Mr. Rowe and you for this great pleasure, and also to the Bradford Corps Association. They have been real good to me. Yours truly, Jack Donnelly. B. 49-511 - Pte. Jack Donnelly, R.C.O.C. No. 2 Detachment, M.T. Depot, Can. Army Overseas."
"Somewhere in England, 23-2-422. The Bradford Witness, Bradford, Ontario. Dear Sir; I would like to thank all the friends who contributed in sending me the swell parcel which I have just received. I cannot find time to thank all of you individually, but I want you to know that I greatly appreciate your kindness. It means a lot to me to receive a gift from folks i have known as friends. Again, thank you one and all. I received a copy of The Bradford Witness to-day. Thanks a million for sending it so regularly. I am awfully glad to get them and always look forward to receiving the next copy. Wishing you all the best of luck in everything, I remain, Yours sincerely Eric Wright. B29439 Spr. E. Wright, 2 Cdn Rd. Const. Co'y., R.C.E. Cdn. Army Overseas."
Event Date : Sunday, May 03, 1942 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Teed of Malagash, Nova Scotia wed son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jackson of Bradford. Rev. N.D. Bowles officiated. The brides attendant was the grooms sister Mrs. Howard Forbes and Mr. Howard Forbes attended the groom. The couple will return to Nova Scotia where the L.S.C. Reginald Jackson will proceed to his station in Newfoundland.
A ledger book recording the circulation of books at the Bond Head Public Library. It is dated May 1942 and includes patron names, as well as check-out and return dates.
A ledger book recording the circulation of books at the Bond Head Public Library. It is dated May 1942 and includes patron names, as well as check-out and return dates.
Event Date : Thursday, May 28, 1942 Event Type : Death
Description : Son to Louis A. and Florence C. Neilly of Gilford, brother to Louis, Isabella, Carrie, Allen and Billie died in his 27th year as a result of a flying accident. The Sergeant-Pilot instructor will be interred at St. John's Cemetery in Coulson's Hill.
Event Date : Monday, August 24, 1942 Event Type : Death Community : Alliston
Description : John Fieldsend, a native of West Gwillimbury, suffered a stroke and died at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston. He was a member of St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown. Interment at St. John's Cemetery in Cookstown.
