Community Moves and Church Services Report
Mrs Barbara Soper left Friday for Boissevain Manitoba and Mr J Soper for Winnipeg. Mr David McEnery spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs M J Near. Mrs A Kentner returned home. Mr and Mrs C McEnery and Ernest and Mr C Swindlehurst visited friends at Woodbridge. Many from the community went to Toronto to see the King and Queen. Communion services were held in the United Church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Soper
Boissevain
Man
J. Soper
Winnipeg
David McEnery
M. J. Near
St Georgetown
A. Kentner
C. McEnery
Ernest
C. Swindlehurst
Woodbridge
Toronto
King
United Church
Ladies' Aid meeting at Presbyterian Church reports
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs J D Lowrie's home with President Mrs Roy Gordon presiding. Readings on Queen Elizabeth and a solo by Rev S Johnston were offered along with a Bible contest and prayers. Lunch followed as guests chatted and local visits noted.
Funeral Services Held for Dr Fred J Hosking in Hillsdale
The funeral of Dr Fred J Hosking of Hillsdale was largely attended at the United Church Last Wednesday and in Hillsdale on Tuesday evening Rev W J Taylor led the service with support from Rev P H Lawson Rev Mr West Rev C G Harris and Rev 58 Johnston A large number of floral tributes marked the high esteem for the deceased who also served as President of the local Bible Society and an Elder in the church Pallbearers included A McPhedrin W Batterson D McNabb A Harris A Shultis and Ed Pasmore Relatives and friends from Toronto Hamilton North Bay and other places attended. The community extends sympathy to Mrs Robert Moore and others following related family bereavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid of the
Presbyterian Church
J. D. Lowrie
Roy Gordon
Neil McPhail
Win Gibberton
Queen Elizabeth
S. Johnston
Wimarly
Mino
G. Thomas
Gladys Dallen
Norman Lee
James Gilbertson
Marie
Bobby
Gordon Stevenson
Toronto
Jimmy
Bert
Donna Stevenson
Gilbertson
John Ramsey
Young People’s Society
Will MacDonald
J. Gilbertson
Henry Leslie
J. Ballagh
W. J. ‘Lowrie
Fred J
Hillsdale
United Church
W. J. Taylor
Dorchester
P. H. Lawson
Mr. West
C. G. Harris
St. George
Johnston
A. McPhedrin
W. Batterson
D. McNabb
A. Harris
A. Shultis
Ed. Pasmore
Hillsdale, Dr. Hosking
Bible Society
M.O.H
Hamilton
Duihdas
North Bay
Kirkland Lake
Bathurst
N.B. Newmarket
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Brampton
J. and
C. Lynch
Wilma. Milne
Brantford
Wm. Royce and Son
Clarence
Ella” Hamilton
Marifcri''Day
Guelph” General Hospital
Fred Day
Dan Lawson
Mimosa
Robert J. Anderson
Nassagaweya
Erin Horticultural Society Plans Garden and Lawn Contest
Mrs. Emily Thomson fell seriously ill at noon last Sunday and was taken to Guelph General Hospital. At a Erin Horticultural Society Directors meeting on Monday evening plans were made for an 8 garden contest and a lawn competition. Hillsburg Public School teams visited Erin Public School that Monday afternoon and performed well. Erin had previously hosted Hillsburg with the home teams winning. John M. Abbott began duties as manager of the Oatman Funeral Home in London on Monday. Jack, formerly with Oatman, had worked in Windsor and returns as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Thomson
Guelph General Hospital
Erin Horticultural Society
Hillsburg
Erin
John M. Abbott
Oatman Funeral Home
London
Jack
Windsor
Advocate
Georgetown Society Notes and Graduation News
Miss Marianne Thompson graduates from McMaster University with a B.A. Miss Ruth Ede of Victoria B C visits Georgetown. Miss Mina Saxe sails May 24 for England to furnish Rev John Lowe's home at Oxford. Geulph trip planned June 6 for royal visit. Georgetown Choral Society concert at Knox Church drew large crowd with standout choruses under W E Capps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Thompson
G. M. Thompson
Hamilton
McMaster University
Ruth Ede
Oriental Home School
The
United Church
Victoria
B.C
Co. B. Dayfoot
Mina Saxe
England
John Lowe
Christ Church, Oxford
Town Council
Public School Board
Canadian Legion
Guelph
Georgetown Choral Society
Knox Presbyterian Church
W. E. Capps
Herald
Milton Royal Holiday Plans and Local Engagements
The Milton area notes Mother's Day visits by the Harris family of Beaverton. Engagement announced for Irene Hearns to James Storey of Oakville with a June 10 wedding. An accident victim Ernest Randell recovers and will miss work weeks. C B Marsh sails to Ottawa for Chateau Lautier visit at MP John A. Marsh's invitation. Liquor Board pays Milton hotels 202 dollars for 1939 fees, slightly down from last year. June 7 declared a public holiday to view the King and Queen with Milton High and Public School using secured space and Council providing transport for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Harris
Beaverton
M. T. Harris
T. C. Dales
Laureene Hearns
Irene
James Storey
Oakville
Ernest
Sam) Randell
Robert
Mfg. Co
C. B. Marsh
Milton Post Office
Chateau Lautier
Ottawa
John A.marsh
M.P
Hamilton West
Milton
Liquor Control Board
Golden wedding anniversaries and local news from NASSAGAWEYA
Rain aid brings relief as community notes share condolences for Mrs. Henry Davenport and Mrs. R J Anderson. Golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Early celebrated with friends. Mr. and Mrs. J Wilson and Mr. Malcolm Holmes attended. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Job bought a Listowel farm. Miss Alexander and pupils observed a May 22 holiday. Donna McMillan recovered. Marie Kennedy returns after scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Road
Campbellville
R .J. Anderson
John Wilson
Malcolm Holmes
Job
Listowel
Marie Kennedy
J. J. Kennedy
Lindbergh Called for Special Survey of U.S. Air Forces
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, just summoned to active duty in the Army Air Corps, is shown leaving the White House after a conference with President Roosevelt. He will undertake a special survey of the nation’s aerial fighting forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army Air Corps
Charles ‘A. Lindberg
White House
Roosevelt
Col. Lindbergh
U.S
Oakville Leather Plant to Close Again at Month End
Marlatt Leather Company to wind down Oakville tannery with some staff moving to A R Clarke and Company Toronto plant. A serious motor crash on Middle Road Burlington barely injures W B Shipley Oakville Board of Education chair his wife and seven year old daughter Mary Lou. Archie C MacMillan returns to South Australia after holiday. Oakville School Attendance Officer dismissal protest leads to police town council remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlatt Leather Company
Toronto
A. R. Clarke and Company, Limited
Oakville
W. B. Shipley
Oakville Board of Education
Ship
Jey
Mary Lou
New Middle Road
Burlington
Archie C. MacMillan
V.S
J. C. MacMillan
Dundas Street
South Australia
Vancouver
Mount Gambier
Australia
C. H. Byers
David Kerr
Record Star
Miss Pegey Smethurst Returns to Toronto Visit News
LIMEHOUSE notes Miss Pegey Smethurst returns to stay with her aunt Mrs Schoales in Toronto. Local visits include Mr and Mrs A W Benton at the funeral of Mrs A J Anderson of Nassagaweya. Cadets from Georgetown High School visited to glimpse Their Majesties. Church plans for mid June anniversary services and garden party. W M S meeting at Mrs J R Scott with readings and piano selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pegey Smethurst
Mrs. Schoales
Toronto
A. W. Benton
A. J. Anderson
A. Hall
Presbyterian Church
The
J. R. Scott
Newton
A. Benton
Funeral notices and local visits in Nassagaweya district
A funeral for the late Mr Dan Lawson of Mimosa drew many friends from the district. The Tal Mrs Robert J Anderson of Nassagaweya was mourned by numerous locals, with flowers marking esteem. Reginald Wilson and James Arker left Nassagaweya for Matheson. Families from Nassagaweya and nearby towns spent weekends visiting Niagara Falls, Campbellville, Knatchbull, and Port Credit, sharing condolences and time with survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Reginald Wilson
James Arker
Nassagaweyas
Matheson
Ontario
Harlan Wilson
Guelph Road
Arthur Diamond
Marion Anderson
Nassagaweya
Niagara Falls
Charles King
Campbellville
W. F. Danby
Knatchbull
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Arthur Nightingale
J. H. Nightingale
Port Credit
Carl Cargill
Wm. J. Morley
Peter
Pearl
Florence. Chalmers
Peterboro
G. T.wilson
Bermuda tightening controls on foreign land ownership
Bermuda remains one of the hardest places for foreigners to own land. Last year Rocherland sold property exceeding 500000 dollars. Authorities estimate 105 acres were purchased in 1938, while aliens hold about 1350 of Bermuda’s 2000 total acres now allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Rocherland
Sunny Islands
Mid- Atlantic
Burlington News and Local Notes Telling of Roads and Court
Mr Bell of Africa visits Burlington sisters after many years. Maple Avenue fencing turns a busy through road into a dead end. Burlington business leaders hear Russell Kelley speak. Clayton Smith recovers from hydro pole accident. Claude Keller released from hospital. Judge Munro dismisses Fender damages suit against the Town without costs. Quotations temper final item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bell
Africa
Burlington
Victoria
Russell T. Kelley
Hamilton
Clayton Smith
Claude Keller
Munro
Fender
Gazette
Tragedy Strikes as Crown Derby Jug Set Breaks
A maid tells a distressed mistress that the cherished Crown Derby jug and the matching set have been broken, sparking a scene of surprise and lament in the home.
Classified Advertisement Rates and Terms
UNCLASSIFIED small advertisements list rates and rules for insertion. One cent per word minimum charge with five insertions for $1.00. Additional cash fees may apply for items that must be booked.
Public notices and classifieds mix in Esquesing school holiday 1939
A collage of farm for sale and rent ads plus blacksmithing and job offers. Notices include an Esquesing Public School holiday on June 7 for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's Hamilton visit. Names include Frank Holmes A McLean Walter Lamb Wallace Swackhamer Chas Gamble H Raby I M Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Ballinafad
Eden Mills
Rockwood
Georgetown
S. S. NO
Henry Davenport
Limehouse
Glover’s Flower and Vegetable
Bennnie’s Seeds
Pkt
Hinton’s
Royal Family of
Great Britain
Privy Council
King George V
House
ornAt i
Sirati
Weston’s
Christie's
George
Bray
Geo. C. Brown
Norval
Aden
Montreal
Canada
Place d’Armes
Notre,Dame Cathedral
J. G.’ Gillies
Rob Young
Old
D. Rachlin
Acton
United Church of Canada
E. ,M. Morrow
BLA
Bower ‘Avenue
TWL
Frank Holmes
Jus, Chalmers
A. E. McLean
J. J. Tone Phone
Allan
Walter Lamb
Knox Avenue
Guernsey
Wallace Swackhamer
Glen. Mary
Premier
Tatham
Cuthbert
R. R. No
Hormby
Russell Smith
Chas
S* Gamble
Tremaine Avenue
Kenmore
N.Y
George Lantz
Ont
H. Raby
Familex
St. Clement
Esquesing
I. M. Bennett
Acton Home Bakery
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