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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
1
Local notices describe a special admission event at oil field sites with free cones for attendees. The announcement mentions multiple halls and a 2 p.m. opening time, inviting visitors to enjoy a family friendly day amid industrial areas.
The Town Council approved amendments to the traffic by law in a Monday meeting. Restrictions include speed limits of six miles per hour around corners and four miles per hour when exiting lanes or yards, right of way rules at intersections, and parking limits near corners and hydrants. A deputation protested a tourist camp on Blake Street site. The council also debated police protection in the east end and approved a grant request for a county fire tournament, with hydrant and water service improvements planned.
Officers and men of the Barrie Collegiate Institute Cadet Corps earned high praise from Col. McCrimmon for steadiness and efficiency at the annual inspection held in Agricultural Park. The cadet band was called the best in Military District No. 2. A closing ceremony honored Major George Rodgers, the cup donor, with 160 cadets responding. Public school cadets were also inspected, and competitions for prizes donated by A. R. Girdwood were judged by Col. McCrimmon.
The seventh annual meeting of the Collingwood Association of Baptist Churches opened at the Barrie Baptist church on Tuesday June 17 with multiple sessions. The pastors and laymen conference and a women's session featured Mrs. Rock of Thornbury and Mrs. Geo Crawford of Minesing leading devotional and organizational activities. Dr. J. G. Brown of McMaster University delivered the principal address The Minister and His Critics outlining four common criticisms of ministry.
Rev. Dr. Robert Johnston of Calgary spoke to a Barrie Kiwanis gathering on Farmers' Night stressing nation building. He outlined three foundations: natural resources, transportation, and a progressive population, noting Canada's wheat wealth and rail links as crucial for unity and prosperity.
Simcoe's County Parliament met in the Court House for its June session with routine business. The Equalization Committee kept assessments unchanged for another year and condolences were expressed for the deaths of H. E. Stoddart and Wellington Fisher.
A compact sale notice notes cotton goods available at S. W. Moore's with prices advertised as low, focusing on bargain value and accessible fabric selections.
Richard Drury and James Curtis suffered injuries after a runaway horse crashed into a telephone pole near Albert Paddison's blacksmith shop in Allandale. Drury was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital with contusions. Curtis remained at home with bruises. Eyewitness Dr. A T Little treated the men. Paddison blamed crates of chickens for frightening the horse.
Fire Saturday morning destroyed the barns ice and wood houses and damaged the water system at Canon H J Cody D D summer home on Kempenfeldt Hill. A touring car owned by caretaker Joseph Cavanagh in the barn was destroyed. No hydrants nearby. about a half mile of hose laid to the bay. Loss about 4000 dollars with limited insurance. Cavanagh suspects a short circuit started the blaze.
St Marys Church overflowed as Rev Father Gerald Quinlan celebrated his First Solemn High Mass. The ceremony featured his twin Allan Quinlan as master of ceremonies and Rev Dean Sweeney as godfather. Assisting clergy included Rev Brennan deacon and Rev James preacher with Toronto preacher offering the sermon.
Ivy defeats Barrie 10 to 7 in a high error game marred by an Ivy player Frank Banting breaking his collar bone after a collision. Jennett and Plant led pitching and fielding highlights amid eighteen errors and multiple double plays.
A serialized set of church and community event notices across Shanty Bay Painswick Thornton Minesing and Midhurst. Garden parties strawberry festivals picnics dances and bake sales with dates June through July announced for many local churches and clubs. Included are St. George St. Thomas St. Andrew St. Jude Crown Hill Union Church Minesing Athletic Club and Townline Presbyterian Church happenings with entertainment like a concert elocutionist and comedian and admission prices.
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