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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
12
The fine procession of school children with floats banners and pens headed by the Ivy Band will march to the Fair Grounds at 1 30 p m. At 2 o'clock G H Murdoch M P P will open the Fair heavy horses open trot and named race run. Ivy Band attends. Secretaries Walter Rowley James McDermott president secretary.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the R V H thanks the fair directors and all helpers for a successful refreshment booth and rummage table. The next meeting at the hospital will be Tuesday September 27, with votes for officers at the annual gathering and a large attendance requested.
The Presbyterian Church at Churchill reopened on Sunday September 18 led by Rev. W G Wallace formerly of Bloor Street Church His sermons inspired and the choir under Walter Reive delivered stirring music The interior decor by Fell Bros of Toronto received praise The church property including a new $2000 shed and a nearby manse renovation project show progress with Rev Wallace Johnston praising the improvement and leadership.
The United Farmers organize to field a candidate in East Simcoe for the upcoming Dominion election. A convention is set for Midland on October 4 with officers including President Edward Dutton and Secretary-Treasurer Wm. Lynes. The party plans incorporation under United Farmers Progressive Political Party to enable funds for political activity.
A standout Simcoe County fair at Elmvale on Sept. 15 featured record entries across most classes. Garden produce impressed, girls cooking contests were highly competitive with over thirty cakes in one class, livestock classes showed high quality annuals, and public speaking also drew strong interest.
Dr Charles R B Crompton married Harriet P Cambre in Minneapolis on Friday. He served with the General Hospital unit at Salonika Egypt and China and now works in the Mayo Institute surgical department in Rochester Minnesota. He is son of E B Crompton and brother of Mrs Dr W A Lewis.
Miss Alice Frances Priscilla Ball wed Capt Alan Chester Watts-Jones at St Saviour's Church Victoria on September 14. Officiating was Rev R Connell. They plan to reside in England after a Winnipeg visit with Hon Edward Brown.
On September 14 Pearl Sampson daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Sampson married Archibald Beasley son of Mr and Mrs D Beasley at the bride’s parents home with Rev W Mair officiating. The couple plan a trip to Toronto and Niagara and will reside in Barrie after returning.
Mildred Viola Leigh and Albert Lambkin wed at 67 Milli cent Street Toronto on September 7. Rev M Erdman officiated. The bride wore white crepe with tulle veil and orange blossom crown, while the groom received a amethyst pendant. The couple will reside at 97 Marchmont Road.
Sept 20 Candles area reports the funeral of Fred Parr attended by Mrs Richards and Miss Eve Parr of London. Master C Plowman recovers from illness. G Lockhart and P Hogan visit. Lockhart buys a local property and plans residency. R Poole injured after a fall from an apple tree. Farmers busy filling silos. Stephen Pratt buys land and begins building a new house.
Mrs. F Weeks of Paton Road Toronto visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Oades. John Christie of New York stays with his brother W Christie at the station. Jas McCracken injured a foot three weeks ago. operated on at Barrie hospital and now resting at home. Rally Day observed by Sunday School with strong turnout and floral church decorations.
Mrs. Anna Gannon Kennedy, aged seventy, an Irish immigrant who lived in Con. 2 Flos and Con. 4 Vespra before settling on Lot 3 Con. 2 Flos, passed away after a three month illness. Surviving children include Nora Minnie Kate Mrs M Ronan Maggie May Lillie Sister Celestine Nora, all of Toronto. John of Edmonton. Thomas of British Columbia. Frank of Barrie. Maud and Michael of Phelpston. Funeral Monday at St Patrick's Church with Rev M J Gearin presiding. pallbearers listed.
Sept 20 report notes good corn crop and silo filling progress. Congregational Church anniversary services proved successful with proceeds near $90. John Wilson recovering from a football injury. Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Robt Strannagan. Jos Caldwell ill. Mrs S McNeill and children visiting Powassan relatives.
Lefroy notes say Miss Louisa Coulter of Toronto is holidaying here for her parents' diamond wedding on Saturday. Local residents include Mr and Mrs Modeland moving into Sterling Bank area rooms, Melvin King starting a city drug store post, and Roy Beatty returning from hospital. Rally Day is set for next Sabbath at the Methodist Church.
Mr and Mrs Henry Pratt visited Frank Hindle s this week Ernest Carr secretary of the Township Sunday School Association visited Bethesda Sunday School and church last Sunday Mr and Mrs James Smith and family and Janet McLeod of Bond Head spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lorne Davidson A large number from Bethesda attended the reopening services at Churchill Presbyterian Church on Sunday Charles Medcraft and Albert Crozier made a trip to St Thomas this week
Anniversary services for Angus Presbyterian Church are set for next Sunday with Rev. Mr. Bartlett presiding at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Dr Dunn, a veterinarian with the R A V C, specializing in diseases of cattle and small animals, maintains office and residence at 48 Bayfield Street Barrio Ontario formerly Vespra Hotel and can be reached by telephone 811.
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