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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 24, 1924

Page

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Police inquiry called after town council debate

The town council in a lively session approved a motion by Alds Malcomson and Litster to investigate the police force amid persistent critic ism. The discussion touched on Chief Case and mayoral oversight, with remarks about nights on patrol and reliance on council reports. A quorum shortage led to minor road work decisions and municipal notices.

Ald Malcomson Litster Bricker Ald, Litster Orillia Case Ald. Bricker Fire and Police Committee Ald. Wallwin Reeve Lowe Ald. Litster Ald. Malcomson Ald. Partridge Meaford Partridge Council Ald Bricker Reeve Rusk Poucher Tyrer Wiles Walker Cook

Barrie Retail Planned to Boost Local Prosperity

The article argues that if Barrie residents shopped only in town for six months, two hundred clerks would be needed and local merchants could stock more varied goods. It claims Barrie prices rival or beat Toronto mail order houses, boosting prosperity.

Barrie Toronto

Barrie Climbs to Big 20 2 Victory Over Thornton

Barrie piled up a record 20 to 2 win over Thornton in the South Simcoe League last Friday behind Fred Plant’s pitching. Del Emms led Barrie with four runs, and Armstrong, Lynch, and others added hits as Barrie totaled sixteen safeties including a homer. Thornton’s Doug Stewart and Henry each had three hits, but the team could not rally as Emms hit a homer and Wright’s drive was caught at the fence.

Fred Plant Barrie Thornton Dungey del Emms Armstrong Emms Lynch Plant Unger Doug Stewart Henry

Girdwood Stays On as Barrie Principal After Pay Rise

The Barrie Board of Education released Mr. Fred Girdwood from his contract but offered a $3500 annual salary to remain as principal of the B C I. He accepted after a Toronto telegraph bid to leave Sault Ste Marie. The board also approved repairs, decor work, and hiring five new teachers for the coming year.

Dunlop and Elizabeth Sts Elizabeth St Maple Ave Five Points Dunlop St Mulcaster Bayfield St High St Bradford St Gore Cook Myor Craig Department of Highways Barrie Ald Gracey Kiwanis Club Allandale Park John Beleskey Innisfil St John St Swamp Road Department of National Defence Ald. Huxtable Alex. Cowan Muskoka Hospital E. Bell Fred Marr Board of Education Ont Sault University of Toronto A. R. Girdwood Girdwood B.C.I Toronto Mr. Girdwood L. J. Simpson Simpson and Richardson R. A. Stephens Sault Ste. Marie Board of Education Barrie Women’s Institute Victoria School Women’s Institute Stephens Huxtable A. D. Smith Miss Young King George School Campbell Miss Service Laura Dennis Schomberg Bertha Fox Tottenham Prince Cairman

Veterinarians Vie with Physicians in Public Talk

Dr C D McGilvray of Ontario Veterinary College spoke to Kiwanis on Some Diseases of Animals Transmissible to Man. He discussed glanders foot and mouth disease and bovine tuberculosis, noting serum development and the impact on Canada and farming communities.

Kiwanis Club C. D. McGilvray Ontario Veterinary College Guelph A. E. Watson Lethbridge Alberta Watson Prairie McGilvray Manitoba North Dakota Canada California

Barrie Ladies Down Summit Club in Return Match

Barrie lady golfers defeated the Summit Club of Toronto in a return match at Mr Barrie Club on Tuesday. Results show Mrs Rees and Mrs Biggar each won one, with several players from Barrie securing wins over their Toronto opponents.

Barrie Lady Golfers Summit Club Toronto Barrie Ary Barrie Summit Club Mrs. Rees Mrs. Moorehouse Mrs. Leslie Mrs. Biggar Miss Creswicke Miss Caldwell Miss Blackstock Miss Sutherland Mrs. Walker Mrs. Sears Miss Laidlaw Miss Bell Miss McCarthy Madame Laurin Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Fenwick Mrs. Beatty Miss McMaster Mrs. Laidman Miss Davidson

Subscription notices urge prompt remittance and accuracy

The Examiner reminds subscribers to check the July 21 label for errors and report them to the office. It urges prompt payment of overdue accounts to keep the $2.00 yearly price and notes the high cost of publishing a worthwhile newspaper.

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Beeton Beats Ivy In Tight South Simcoe Pitchers’ Duel

Beeton edges Ivy 3 to 1 after Beeton pushes across two runs in the ninth and tenth frames. Bible and Jennett pitched superbly for Beeton and Ivy, with Herman Jennett and Lyle Jennett fanning many in a game highlighted by key defensive plays and two late Ivy errors. Elwood Jennett sparked Beeton with a first inning double and Beeton’s defense saved the game on a sixth inning double play. Bible was hit by a pitch to start Beeton’s ninth-inning rally.

Beeton Ivy Jennett Bible Bathers Dunham Herman Jennett Lyle Elwood Jennett Bert King English Elwood Lyle Jennett O. English Dorsey Herman Camplin Law W. English McKelvey Lennox Bert Jennett Elliott Bibie Bill Banting E. C. English Dunham, Lf Mage B. Jennett H. Jennett L. Jennett V. Jennett F. Banting W. Jennett W. Banting C. English D. Stewart L. Stewart Thornton

Thirteen Is Lucky Number For Barrie

Barrie topped Cookstown 13 to 5 in a South Simcoe League game. Walter Cooper celebrated his twenty-fifth birthday with three RBIs, while Mugs added four RBIs on a triple, double and single. Dyer, Armstrong and Clark also starred as Barrie built a big lead and featured two double plays.

Barrie Cookstown Walter Cooper Armstrong Dyer Cooper Clark Baker Carson Kidd F. Foran Dobson A. Foran Barrie Swatters Amby Foran Lynch Foran Tringle Foren Holly Emms Homner Thefth Pat Arnold Homer Armstron T. Arnold Evers A. Foran L. Arnold

Houghton Reunion and Garden Parties Across July and August

Community notices announce the Houghton reunion at St Vincent's Park on Monday Aug 4 all day, plus multiple garden parties and socials at Edenvale Grove Craighurst Shanty Bay and Wasaga Beach. Events include baseball football music booths and a Richardson family reunion with basket bring. Admission ranges from free to 50 cents with children 25 cents.

Houghton St. Vincent’s Park Edenvale Grove Ronert’s Grove Oro Station Women’s Institute Thos. Bell Craighurst St. Thomas’ Church Guild Shanty Bay Wee Florrie Sandy McDonald Guthrie Mission Band A. D. Campbell’s Big Cedar Association Big Cedar Point

Plumbing and Heating Repairs by J. J. Neelands

Notice advertises plumbing and heating services by J. J. Neelands at 48 Blake Street with repairs for stoves and furnaces. Also promotes linoleum rugs in all sizes from W. A. Lowe and Son at Elizabeth Street.

J. J. Neelands Blake St W. A. Lowe & Son Elizabeth St

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