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News for our local workers and the courageous men and women serving in the War effort
Our hearts go out in sympathy to the parents, sisters and brothers of John and Russell Dahmer, who were reported killed in action only two days apart – May 24th and May 26th. Display of Hespeler-Made War Materials Fills Largest Store Window in Town.
Lieutenant Les Wainwright talks about tells a DWW gathering thatf the 48 boys who went overseas in his class, only three are alive today: one in a German prison camp; one without the use of his legs; and himself. Kickoff of the opening sale of Victory Bonds.
The new Women’s Wartime Residence, under construction for the past several months on a site just a stone’s throw up Cedar street from the plant entrance, was officially opened last week…
Our building is safe with night watchman Morely Kitchen on duty. The town has sponsored a Post War Planning Committee to assess the job situation after the War.
Shipments are now loaded from a new building right at the finishing room. Reginald Jiggins has been wounded in action, luckily it seems to be minor.
Our girls are getting the job done while the boys are away. A great letter arrives from Ken McLaughlin in Italy. A new overhead walkway improves safety to the dyehouse.
Sponsored by the W.W.U. to organise sports and entertainment, the Recreation Club got off to a flying start on November 20th, by organising a dance for the girls on night shift.
Karl Homuth and Wing Commander Hillock officially open the Fifth Victory Loan drive. Toppers celebrate being the Champs.
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