Opening of the Alice May Cotter Shelter in Barrie
The Chil dren's Aid Society marks twenty years of service with the new Alice May Cotter Shelter opened at St Andrew's Church. Leaders praise philanthropy while urging broader public and county support to care for neglected children and reduce future crime costs. The event included speeches by Rev Dr McLeod Deputy Reeve Sprott J J Kelso County officials and county staff. Musical numbers and refreshments followed.
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Children's Aid Society
Barrie
Cotter
Alice May Cotter
St. Andrew's Church
Dr. McLeod
Reeve Sprott
Mr. Cotter
Warden Wood
J. J. Kelso
Toronto
Ontario County
Stormont
Wellington
Campbell
Daniel Quinlan
House of Refuge
Simcoe County
Reeve Caldwell
Council
Eee
Ayor Cowan
Ald
Fisher
Caldwell
McLean
Enineer
Interesting and Practical Ad dresses by Speakers for the Farmers Institute
The Farmers Institute meeting in the hall on Friday afternoon the 11th drew many interested farmers. J W Clark spoke on alfalfa and its high feeding value while J M Varey outlined methods to select a good milk cow using scales and the Babcock test. Hy Priest chaired the evening session as L M Parsons of Cochrane gave a talk on Women and War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
J. W. Clark
Minesing
Clark
J. M. Varey
Dept. of Agriculture
Hy. Priest
L. M. Parsons
Cochrane
J. Laughland
B.A
Collingwood
Ontario
J. Ronald
Farmers’ Institute of
C. M. Hickling
James Coutts
Centre Simcoe Farmers’ Institute
Coutts
Laughland
Simcoe County
North Simcoe School Shooting Contest Highlights Local Winners
A rifle shooting contest tied to North Simcoe Inspectorate schools took place on Saturday December 5. Students from Burton Avenue Barrie Central King George Victoria and others competed with W Webb of Burton Ave Barrie earning top individual score while team results listed for Central Barrie Collingwood and Connaught among numerous entries.
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North Simcoe
W. Webb
Burton Ave
Barrie
Central School
King George
Collingwood
Sicvoria School
Eose
Ios Victoria School
Connaught School
Grand Jury commends work of Children's Aid and Royal Victoria Hospital
The Grand Jury commends Children’s Aid and the Royal Victoria Hospital for their contributions to community welfare. It notes appreciation for the Alice May Cotter Memorial Home and calls for public support to sustain child shelter services. The report also covers the Farmers Institute meetings and local alfalfa growing guidance, detailing speakers and topics.
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Grand Jury
Children’s Aid
Vance
Cotter
Judge Boys
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm
Royal Victoria Hospital
Alice May Cotter
N. Cotter
Steer
County Council
Reverend G J MacKay Called to Mimico
At the Stratford Presbytery December meeting a call was sustained to Reverend G J MacKay of Avonton from the Mimico congregation. Reverend R F Cameron presented the call on behalf of Oba Presbytery. The stipend offered is $1300 and MacKay expressed acceptance despite Avonton representatives' opposition.
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G. J. MacKay
Mimico
Stratford Presbytery
Avonton
Elmvale
R. F. Cameron
Georgetown
Oba
Mr. MacKay
Unselfish selfishness urged for home Christmas shopping
An editorial urges residents to buy locally and early for Christmas to support town merchants and maintain national and local commerce. It argues that patronizing local shops strengthens civic unity, stabilizes business, and upholds fair dealing during wartime stress, aligning with the golden rule.
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Dialoveliy
Grand Jury List Names Foreman and Members
The Grand Jury consists of Jonathan Sissons as foreman with members Barrie C. Horsfield, R. Mills Adjala, T. W. Jebb Orillia, Jas. Kingsborough Coldwater, F. Brown Collingwood, Wm. Bell Flos, Frank Loftus Flos, Jos. Ball Collingwood, Nap LeClare Flos, Jno. E. Baker Innisfil, Jnc. A. Wiggins Egbert, Ralph B. Johnston Barrie, Frank Allan Innisfil.
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Jonathan Sissons
Foreman
Barrie
C. Horsfield
R. Mills
Adjala
T. W. Jebb
Orillia
Jas. Kingsborough
Coldwater
F. Brown
Collingwood
Wm. Bell
Flos
Frank Loftus
Jos. Ball
Nap LeClare
Jno
E. Baker
Innisfil
Jnc
A. Wiggins
Egbert
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Farmers
Women’s Institutes
Board OF Works
Sprott
P.O
Dunlop Street
Allandale
William Street
Adamson
Toronto St
J. A. E. Lennox’s
Sophia Street
Burton and
William Streets
Essa
Maple
Pre Beth Streets
Mary Street
Frances Street
John Street
Innisfil Street
Cor. High
Elizabeth Reene
Post Office Square
Bradford St
Public Works
Works & Sewers Department
P. O. Square
Cowane
Boys
Cowan
Midhurst
Wee i
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