Plans for Giant Celebration Next Saturday Night
Plans outline a wartime public event in Georgetown with troops bands and a dive bombing attack to mark the War Services Drive. Canvassers submit final reports Friday. special committee under Mr LeRoy Dale seeks large donations. An 9 pm start at the Canadian Peak of Commerce features a mock attack with searchlights and anti aircraft fire.
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War Services
LeRoy Dale
Georgetown
Hitler
Bercitesgaden
Malton
Toroto
Herald
Armstrong
Milton
Sona
Earill
Ita
Children Send Books to Navy School
Children gathered books from homes and sent them to naval quarters in Torofito as part of a school effort to support the Navy. The books were then distributed eastward to aid soldiers and sailors.
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The
Navy
H. O
Georgetown Herald reports British War Victims fund events
The Georgetown Herald lists multiple social events and fundraisers in March and April to aid British War Victims. Proceeds from dances, socials, raffles, and euchre parties at homes and venues including Beaumont's Mall, Glen Williams, Ballinafad, and the Little Bit of Yorkshire are tallied, with totals reaching 92 to 60 in local currency.
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A. Pool
Beaumont'’s
Mol
Glen Williame
Bridge, Buchrean& Grocery
P. PF
Ann Lawson
W. E
H. C. McClure
P. Chapaseinate
R. Blyth
Glen Willams
Yorkshire
W. R. Pargrave
W. C. Cunningham
Gowman Truax Dies in Toronto
Gowman Truax dies in Toronto on Sunday April 6 at the Toronto General Hospital. A Georgetown native in his early thirties, he was once pastor’s son and attended the Public School there. Survived by wife Margaret E. McCullock, he had lived in Hamilton after retirement. funeral was held at A. W. Miles Funeral Chapel and interment at Westmount Cemetery, Hamilton.
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Toronto
Hoapit
Georgetown
Methodist Church
Truax
Grand Valley
Beamsville
Hamilton
Newman
John McDermid
West
Margaret E. McCullock
A. W. Miles
Westmount Cemetery
Norval Junior Farmers and Institute Hold March Meeting
The Norval Junior Farmers and Institute met at the Lyons home. Charlotte Wilson chaired the Institute session and members recited the ode and Lord's Prayer. A flower roll call, Red Cross collection, and a plan to send 5 dollars for wool were noted. A concert dance was arranged for April in Norval.
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Norval
Beatrice
Joe
Bert Lyons
Charlotte Wilson
Institute
Red Cross
Dorothy Cleave
Amy Gheenwood
Isabel Wrigglesworth
Radio Fors
Craig Reid
John Bird
Mutual Arena
Toronto
Joy Ruddell
Army Notes Highlight Local Enlistees in Allied Forces
Norman Herbert son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Herbert is in Toronto and training with the Royal Canadian Navy after measles. Pte Joan Hoare trains with four men at No 20 CA Brentford. Armand Swackhamer of Maple Ave joins the RCAF at Manning Pool Toronto. Pred Armstrong transfers from Toronto to Trenton.
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Georgetown
Royal Canadian Navy
Norman Herbert
Arthur Herbert
Toronto
Joan Hoare
No. 20
Brentford
Armand Swackhamer
E. B. Swackhamer
Maple Ave
RCAF
No. 1
Manning Pool
Pred Armstrong
Trenton
Walter McRaye Inspiring Speech On The British Navy
Walter McRaye delivers an inspiring speech on the British Navy. The piece notes spring’s arrival with April showers and warming temps, and includes a week of local weather records with daily highs and lows and rainfall. The week ends with an average temperature of 38.6 degrees.
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Walter McRaye
Fifteen Church Members Join King's Uniforms
Fifteen young men from George Town Church have donned the King's uniform, with one in the Air Force, one in the Navy, and thirteen in the CASF. Many previously held church roles including treasurer, B.Y.P.U. president, Sunday School treasurer, choir member, and Bible class teacher. The shift reflects a significant loss to church life but members say duties are filled and work continues. Names listed include Pres. Ganton and Pte. Albert North, with Jack Hoare among those serving residences and duties.
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Yvoung
Georgetown
Navy
B.yp.u
B.Y.P.U
Young Men’s Bible
The
Pres
Ganton
Albert North
Veteran Guards of Canada
Jack Hoare
Grimsby Speaker Lands Navy's Work In Building and Defending Empire
The Herald notes William Gillman of Glen Williams district born 185? celebrated his 88th birthday at Glenview Farm with family. He served on Islington council, is Conservative, and active in politics. Lions Club guest Walter McRaye spoke on The British Navy tracing naval history from Alfred the Great to Henry VIII and Phoenicians. Club voted 900 to Herald War Victims Fund and 50 each to Canadian War Services and Red Cross.
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Grimsby
Navy
the Herald
William Gillman
Glen Williams
Glenview Farm
Islington
F. Sykes
G. Jaggs
Frank
Walter McRaye
Lions Club
Than
McKaye
Alfred the Great
Greece
Cornwall
Henry VIII
England
Mr. Mo~ Raye
Moetiey
Herald War Victims’ Fund
Canadian War Services Pound
Red Cross
Women's Institute Meeting in Georgetown Branch Holds April Session
The Georgetown Branch of the Women's Institute met at Mrs. O. Freyre's home on Wednesday April 2 with president Mrs. Wylie presiding. Minutes from economy Groups 3 and 4 reported a successful euchre in Legion rooms and funds raised for the treasurer. Members donated teyette articles to replace recently issued items. Mrs. W F Sinclair reviewed current events. A nominating committee of Mrs. G, Mrs. Howard Kentner and Mrs. F. Cole was named to seek officers for 1941 and 1942. A report was due at the May meeting. Dr J H Bateman attended.
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Georgetown
O. Freyre
W. F. Sinclair
Howard Kentner
F. Cole
J. H. Bateman
Easter Morning Triumph Replaces Calvary Darkness
The poem recalls Easter as the saddest time, then celebrates the crucifixion and resurrection. It reflects on Golgotha, the sinless savior, and the mother Mary beside Jesus as the crowd mocked and death seemed certain. The tone shifts to triumph as Jesus rises on Sunday morn, proving defeat unable to hold Him.
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Oalvary
Golgotha
Newlyweds Honoured At Dance By Friends
Friends gathered at 88 Mot to honor a newly married couple with a celebratory dance. The event showcased local community support and festive goodwill.
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Earl of Athlone
Princess Alice
Jasper National Park
Jasper Par Lodge
Jasper
Mount Edith Cavell
L. Swift
Athabaska Valley
Swift
Jasper Station
Fort Edmonton
Canadian National Railways
Turor A. O. Welk
H. O C. MccClure
Georgetown Herald
Gowman Truax
Norval Junior Farmers, Institute
LIONS
Comittee
Women’s Institute
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