Local visits and familial gatherings noted in Georgetown area
Ada Marales of Georgetown spent the weekend at the Ferguson brothers home. Ellyn Cole of Toronto holidaying with her aunt Mrs M Cole. Margaret Smith of Eden Mills began a two week stay at Mrs M Cole’s grandmotherly home. The Sopers Gordon Giles of Preston visited at the Soper father’s home. W Cassidy of Camp Borden and Mrs Cassidy of Guelph spent Sunday with Mr M Cole. Fred Ferguson spent a day in Toronto last week. Forest Smith of Camp Borden spent the weekend at his home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Marales
Georgetown
Ferguson Brothers
Ellyn Cole
Toronto
M. Cole
Margaret Smith
Eden Mills
E. E. Soper
Gordon Giles
Preston
Soper
Camp Borden
Cassidy
Guelph
Fred Ferguson
Forest’ Smith
Rockwood Village Notes and Playoff Result
Cement foundation work on Mr. Arnold Cantelon's new addition finished quickly. Everton defeated Rockwood 11 to 10 in Saturdays playoff, with Moffat next. Visitors included Rev P H Lawson and family, Miss Maisie Henderson, and Mr. and Mrs. L Loree in a week of local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Cantelon
J. A. Little
P. H. Lawson
Drayton
Robert Henderson
Limehouse Church Schedule and Community Notes
In August Sunday services at Limehouse will skip the first two Sundays during Rev. D. D Davidson’s vacation, with Rev. Overend of George Town in charge for the last two. Sabbath School is paused until September. The Girls' Lookout Club met at Mrs. H. Norton’s home. Limehouse ladies sent another bundle to the Red Cross last week and invite materials from Mrs. Sidney Kirkpatrick. Local visitors include Toronto residents with the Lane and Mills families. Several families from Toronto and Stewarttown visited limehouse. The Gowdy and Kirkpatrick families spent weekends locally. Bobby Matheson is holidays with the Polletts. County Road improvements into the village are underway and badly needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D Davidson
Overend
Georgetown
Girls' Lookout Club
Limehouse
Red Cross
Sidney Kirk- Patrick
Wesley Lane
Toronto
Robert Lane
Victor Mills
Westroff
Mills
Jerome Lowden
Little Joyce
Ivens
Adam Hall
Wm Hall
Alex. Hall
Fred Harding
Kitchener
Ed Beerman
Minnie Harding
Earl Scott
Little Barry
Joe Scott
Margaret Kirkpatrick
Stewarttown
Douglas Gowdy
Barbara
Wm. Gowdy
Bobby Matheson
Polletts
Erin Picnic and Militia Enlistments Highlight Community Report
The Rogers-Majestic workers held their tenth annual Picnic at Stanley Park with sports and a dance. Several men enlisted in the Dominion Non-Permanga Active Militia and began training. A highway crash near Alton injured a driver. a motorcycle collision on Erin Main Street killed a young couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers-Majestic, Co
Toronto
Stanley Park
Local Socials Report From Guelph and Surrounding Areas
Ort on Mrs Al Jackson and Myrtle Reed of Guelph were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs A Dickson. Mrs J Hewitt and children Fergus and Mrs N Reed and children visited with Mrs Ballantine last Friday. Mr and Mrs Wallace Gregson and children visited the latters parents near Tarbet. Mrs N A Dearing spent several days visiting In Toronto. Miss Marjorie Boyce Detroit and Miss Shirley Dearing Toronto are holidaying at Mr H Dearing's. Mr Harvey Dearing is laid up with blood poisoning in his hand. Mr and Mrs Les Watson Don and Vernon visited with Mr and Mrs Les Jackson. Mr and Mrs George Watson, Mr and Mrs J Courtney and Bill are holidaying at Wasaga Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Jackson
Myrtle Reed
Guelph
A. Dickson
J. Hewitt
Fergus
N. Reed
Ballantine
Wallace Gregson
near_Tarbet
N. A. Dearing
Toronto
Marjorie Boyce
Detroit
Shirley Dearing
H. Dearing
Harvey Dearing
Les Watson
Don
Vernon
Les Jackson
George Watson
J. Courtney
Bill
Wasaga Beach
Winteres and Jackson Farm Change Hands in Townline
Ospringe My. and Mrs. Dan Winter have purchased Mr. W. J. Jackson's farm on the Townline and take possession March 1. Miss Donna Crawford of Erin visited Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Tovell. Hazel Webb of Sault Ste. Marie holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Webb. The Webbs, Reg Carter of Hamilton visit the Robertson family. Erin Ladies' Ald entertained Belfountain members with sports and a lunch. Mrs. H. R. McCutcheon visited Duncan McCutcheon and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Winter
W. J. Jackson
Donna Crawford
Erin
McLean
Tovell
Hazel Webb
Sault Ste. Marie
Leslie
Webb
Reg. Carter
Hamilton
D. G. Robertson
Ald
Belfountain
H. R. McCutcheon
Duncan McCutcheon
Garden party and church events at Eden Mills
The Ladies Aid met at the Gilbertson home and prepared two war quilts. A large garden party on the church lawn featured Farm Entertainers from Haulton and the Salvation Army Band from Guelph. Various relatives visited, and a Burnday School picnic was held at Edgewood Park with games and a savory picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
Gilbertson
Haulton
Salvation Army Band
Guelph
Margaret Cranknell
Will Early
Gordon Stevenson
Otterville
Bertie Stevenson
P. Wilson
Robert Croft
Toronto
W. Croft
R. Elliot
Dayton
Ohio
OD. Lowrie
Grand Rapids, Mich
John. Thomas
Edgewood Park
Angus Kippen
Thomas Taylor
USA
Robert _ Borthwick
Nassagaweya Church Garden Party a Great Success
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church held a Monday evening garden party with Russ Creighton and variety entertainers drawing a large crowd. Sacramental services will be observed at Ebenezer United Church next Sunday. Rev. H. H. Kippen to conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya Presbyterian
Russ Creighton
Ebenezer United Church
H. H. Kippen
William J. Morley
Peterboro
Knatchbull
Milton
Verden Johnston
Nassagawega
Toronto
John T. Wilson
Elias Easterbrook
Darbyville
Hamilton
Chas. A. Darby
Logie Robertson
Beverly
Oakville Tragedy as Girl Slips on Stair Injuring Five-Year-Old
Five-year-old Shirley Wilson suffered a serious head injury after slipping on a stairway last week. She received emergency care from Dr. M. Lunan and was transferred to Toronto Sick Children's Hospital for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Wilson
M. Lunan
Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital
Ruby Gallow
Toronto Police
Commercial Travellers Association of Canada
Oakville
J. W. Winnett
C. F. Doty
E. Spence
Sam Clarke
Commercial Travellers
Toronto
Record-Star
Milton News Roundup From Ever Green Cemetery To Royal Air Force
Fire brigade battled a blaze at the town dump near Ever Green Cemetery late last night. Dr C A Marlin and P W Codke oversee Dominion registration set for soon. Local updates include a family vacation return, a service station sale to Harvey and Clarridge, and twin calves born on a Trafalgar Township farm. Kenneth A Galloway, Milton banker, granted leave for Royal Canadian Air Force duty. Milan Town Council approved 200 to Halton County Agricultural Society for the Milton Fall Fair on Sept 27-28. Futures in humanitarian nominations planned for December first with elections on December 14 if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Cemetery
C. A. Marlin
P. W. Codke
Dominion
F. L’.White and
Donald L
Lite Lake Park
Midland
Fred Johnson
John ‘Harvey
Ivan Clarridge
Milton
Jas. Brownridge
Trafalgar Township
Kenneth A. Galloway
D.T
Mrs.Galloway
Bank of Nova Scotia
Royal Canadian Air Force
Milan
Halton County Agricultural Society
Georgetown Social Notes and Charity Drives Reported
Mrs A L Thurston plans a return to Georgetown with husband late Mr Thurston. Mr and Mrs H C McClure and George visited their cottage near Port Sidney. Georgetown residents boosted Red Cross funds with lawn party and raffle. Milton mixed doubles event crowned S P Chapman and Mrs E B Tyers champions. prizes included a rug and coffee set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Jleal Red Cross Society
Milton
P. Chapman
E. B. Tyers
SB. P
Tyer
Silex
Herald
Tea drinkers pay $800000 under wartime tax plan
Canada’s wartime budget imposes an added $800000 levy on tea drinkers this year under the revised tax schedule. The measure aims to boost government revenue during the war period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Women's Institutes Save in Wartime Britain
In wartime Britain the Women's Institute movement expands across England and Wales with over five thousand members by May 1940. The article notes WI aims to aid food production, housing, sanitation, and crafts while praising its role in national resilience and cross‑cultural exchange at a world federation conference in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
W.I
England
Wales
Britain
Institute
National Federation of Women’s Institutes
Berkshire
Carmathen
Cambridge
Durham
Derbyshire
Bucks
Shakespeare
Associated
Nanston House
Chamberlain
National Women's Institute Movement
Civic Holiday and Local Outings Steam in Burlington
Burlington observes the Civic Holiday on Monday August 5 as Firemen bring the annual outing to the Firemen's Tournament at Thorold and the Annual Convention. Allan S. Nicholson & Son appoints a lumber price officer for Canada while the Lions Club approves funding to convert the Park building into a community center. Miss Nessie Young suffers facial injuries in a motorcycle accident in Hamilton. Police plan court appearances for four men tied to Brant Street disturbances and several drunk arrests as part of a street-cleaning push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorold
Lions Club
Brant Inn
Nessie Young
Preeman
Hamilton Hospital
Join and
Burlington Streets
E. Holtby
Trafalgar
Brant Street
Cantte
Vision of Piers Plowman Echoes in English Life
Fragmentary reflection on English identity and rural life. References Lord Baldwin and Malvern Hills, linking mid century poetry to current fears of invasion and the ideal of a righteous, free society as envisioned by Piers Plowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lord Baldwin
Malvern Hills
Piers’ Plowman
Piers Plowman
Worship at the Baptist Church Schedule
The schedule lists a 1.00 am What Foundations session and 12.15 pm Sunday School. An evening program at 7.00 pm titled Victim or Victor is followed by Prayer and Praise next Wednesday at 8.00 pm at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Victor
the Baptist Church
Corns Steals Spotlight at School Nickname Tale
A lighthearted exchange reveals a boy nicknamed Corns for always being at the foot in class. His mother expresses concern while the child explains the playful moniker arising from his seating position.
Bren gun and spare parts costs and orders in Canada
The Bren gun and spare parts are estimated at 572 dollars, 372 for the gun and 204 for the parts. Canada has orders valued at 3,725,826 dollars with 1,882,997 already paid by the Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Sunday August 4 1940 Church Schedule
The notice lists services for Sunday August 4 1940 with 11 00 a m Reverend D D Davidson MA 12 15 pm Sabbath School and Bible Class Evening Service. Prayer meeting tonight Thursday at 7 45 p m in the school room. Always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Davidson
Irehe School Room
Sunday Worship and Evening Meetings Announced
On Sunday August 4 2940 a.m. Union Worship Service will be held at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev G G Gifford. The schedule also lists a 7.00 p.m. event titled Victim or Vice and a Prayer Meeting at 8.00 p.m. A welcome is extended to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
G. G.gifford
For Sale Various Items and Requests in Acton and Montreal
For sale seven room brick house with double garage contact CHAS ALLAN 135 Acton. Also C C M tricycle large size good condition $6 cash from JAMES DILIS Frederick Street. White washing stables cleaner prepared for government inspection by W NIGHTINGALE & SON Acton R R No.1. Wanted papers rag bottles cans stamps etc to aid war work for Lakeside IODE with Mrs A J Buchanan and Miss L Edwards. Men and women wanted teachers and sales agents to earn 25.00 weekly for Familex Products at 670 St Clement Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
A. J. Buchanan
L. Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Ballin
Orton
Ospringe
U.S
Charlotte Adelgonde
Duchy of Luxembourg
United States
Trenton
A. L. Thurston
Mr. Thurston
Town
H.C. McClure
George
Port Sidney
Mary Laie
Muskoka
Women’ S Institutes
Kathleen Conyngham Greene, Obe
Great Britain
Jerusalem
William Blake
Perry
Perusalem
London
Albert
W.1
Burlington
Allan S. Nicholson
Allan S. Nicholson. & Son, — Limited
Ontario Street
Q. Clifton Gifford
Th. Pratt
Edwards’ Store
Acton
G. W. Benton's Meat Market
Apiary
Fred Smith Rockwood, Ont
Ford
Ferguson
Norton Motors
Ford Sales and Service
Ont
Presbyterian Knox Church
J. L. Bennie, AM
Minnister Manse
Wilow Street
E.G. Baxter
WM. Dodds
R.R
Studebaker
Chas.allan
C.C.M
James Dilis
Frederick Street
Rawleigh
Rawleigh's
Dept
Ludd
Montreal
W. Nightingale & Son, R. R
Familex Products Coo
St. Clement, Montrea
Iars
Royal Navy
Specialized Optical Service
E. P
Optometr
J. B. Chalmers, Reeve
Town , Hall
July
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