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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1924

Page

8

Indoor baseball scoring frenzy rocks Armouries arena

In an indoor baseball league, Builders topped Veterans 29 to 14 in a high scoring Friday game at the Armouries as Moffatt and C Brown hit home runs and Hubbard made two catches. The Relievers lost 12 to 8 to Foresters in the second contest. Protectors edged Comforters 11 to 9 in Monday action as Willows and Reid pitched well. Builders crushed Foresters 36 to 9 in a later game.

Protectors Comforters Kiwanians Foresters Cliff Brown Armouries Moffatt C. Brown Hubbard Gilchrist C. Browne Hammond Ryan Elston Rainford H. Brown Gazely al Stewart Butler Blakely Cameron Longman Shannon Gowan Smith Johnston Walton Burtch McEwen Dales Reader Hobley Barnes Luck Core Willows Reid Builders Moffatt O Rusk McCuaig Felt Coopers Powell Moone Whitby Bell Burns Kendall Foresters Eevee Ieintabeves Armstrong

Stroud Rink Hosts Skating Carnival Wednesday

Belle Ewart announces a skating carnival at Stroud Rink on Wednesday January 28 with special music and refreshments. An 86 year old home care tip offers cleaning methods for tapestry, brocade, and furniture using flannel and soap.

Stroud Rink

Board recognizes 25 years service in town schools

The school board notes an attendance of 420 at the B C I and public schools. New teachers Miss Kee and Miss Campbell join the public schools. Several schools report December attendance and penny banks totals. Resignation of T D Brown prompts W C Walls to fill his trustee seat. Valedictory by retiring chairman Dr Simpson praises colleagues and gifts are exchanged at adjournment.

B.C.I Kee Miss Campbell Victoria School Mr. Marlin Miss Booth Miss Marshall Miss Nixon Miss Perry Miss Livingstone Miss Tripp Miss Strange Miss MacRobie Cheesman Penny Bank King Miss Service Sinclair Brown Barrie W. C. Walls Girdwood Ontario School Trustees’ and Ratepayers’ Association Canadian School Board Journal Dr. Simpson J. F. Jackson T. D Brown Jackson Marr Dr. Brereton Collegiate Institute John Langtry All Saints’ Church Toronto International Bank of Montreal Bell Telephone Co International Hotel Grammar School Hgh True Blue House Rex Theatre Pine Street Second Street Rock Court M. Farrow Canadian National Railway St. Paul Street Soldiers’ Memorial Langtry Frederic Gore Nichols Irwin Jarnett Robert Rogers Cer William Williams Hume Street Ottawa Windsor

Stroud Telephone Company in a Flourishing Condition

The annual meeting of the Stroud Telephone Co Ltd at Orange Hall Stroud reports show the company in a flourishing condition with good finances and a cash surplus after expenses. Directors were authorized to pursue collection of outstanding accounts and consider forming a sinking fund to guard against weather damage. Albert Purvis and R A Sutherland were re-appointed directors.

Stroud Telephone Co.,. Ltd Orange Hall Stroud Albert Purvis R. A. Sutherland

Municipal Government Talk Highlights Evolving Powers

Mr Ross spoke on changes to the Ontario Municipal Act over the past decade and the growing council powers to spend, praising English municipal history while urging trained administrators to manage expenditures. He advocated commission government and independent assessing to curb favoritism. The Kiwanis Club was commended for fostering community spirit as Christmas Cheer funds distributed most aid to needy children.

Ross England Canada U. S United Empire Loyalists New England United States Kiwanis Club Commission Galveston

Innisfil Township Names New Council Officers

At the inaugural meeting of Innisfil Council the officers appointed include Assessor W B Sloan Board of Health Thomas Sawyer Reeve Clerk and M O H Sanitary Inspectors W J Smyth and Noah Grose Auditors J W Black and Walter Reive and committee chairmen Geo Arnold Geo Leslie and H M Stewart. Accounts totaling about 150 dollars to the municipal elections were approved and other business completed.

Innisfil Council W. B. Sloan Board of Health Thos. Sawyer M.O.H W. J. Smyth Noah Grose J. W. Black Walter Reive Geo. Arnold Geo. Leslie H. M. Stewart

Auditors Reappointed for 1924

W. Green and Matt Robertson were also re appointed auditors for 1924.

W. Green Matt Robertson

Pay Day and a Rail Ward Roundup in Collingwood

The Rail Ward reports pay day for railway workers and a busy week with friends visiting Toronto, trips to Detroit on business, and multiple social events. Officials note freight crews laid off by the C N R, affecting 19 brakemen and 7 firemen, as community happenings include euchres, tobogganing, prayers, and a look back at the Col lington Collegiate Institute's long history.

Luella Sanders Collingwood Nita McLennan Toronto W. J. James C. A. McNiven E. Dixon Depew N.Y Gordon Brunton T. Godden Detroit C.N.R David Burridge Art Burridge Ferndale Mondey W. Peck E. Peck Tiffin Sr

Stratford C N R Shop Beats Allandale 4 to 3

Stratford wins after three first period goals by Smith give a 3 0 lead. Allandale ties with Emms two and Armstrong one on rushes, then Bunn breaks away for the final goal as Stratford holds on. Referee Hastman.

Stratford Stratford C.N.R Allandale Shop Boys Smith Allan Lale Emms Armstrong Bunn Allandale Nottingham Tuck Powell Sharpen Elrick Desourche Norfolk Tucker Howe Berger Hastman

Fishermen Brace for Busy Winter After Frozen Lake

SHANTY BAY reports the lake is finally frozen, signaling a surge in fishing activity. A W A meeting at the rectory elected officers, with refreshments and social time. Mrs J Reevie and son visit Hawkestone, and basket work lessons drew the ladies last week.

Community notices of dances and events in town hall

Valentine and moccasin dances announced with refreshments at Orange Hall and Churchill civil hall. W M S bake sale and lecturer tea at Odd Collier St. Boxing social at Community Hall with proceeds to hall building funds. Talks and debates scheduled with various fees and time slots.

Aventine Orange Hall Wonr Churchill Civil Maiel Admissiquick W.M.S Odist Burton Ave I. MacLachlan Daneanngman Admissio

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