11 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1928
Page
1
Ida Goldamith Morvia writes of small deeds lifting spirits and easing doubt. A friendly gesture or kind word steadies a weary heart, helping resolve and hope grow as tasks near completion.
A fragmented list names students and honorees across year groups at Glenwilliams with many spellings. Entries include junior and senior classes and staff such as Edna Davison Annie Isley Mildred Norton Ruth Marchment and Teacher Edna Neil.
A school report shows Form IV pupils listing subjects from one to nine with alphabetized entries and marks for perfect attendance. It names students across forms and notes those earning honors in five or more subjects, alongside attendance and parental signatures for reports.
Milton Br J L Sutherland shows good progress after weeks in bed. Halton Cream and Butter Company sold its creamery to M E Nixon and George H Dawson who have taken possession. Rex Home was operated on at Hamilton City Hospital and is recovering well. Mrs Harry Richardson of Lowville sustained a deep scalp wound after being kicked and trampled by a cow. A branch of the farmer wheat pool is being organized in Halton county to showcase cooperative farming.
The Ashgrove Easter School report lists honors for Sr IV Vera Barnes Horace Rames Je IV Donall McNabb Evelyn Walsh Winnifred Wrigg enworth Margaret Hulla Sr FIL Harvey Name Isa bel Alexander Jr LI John McNabb John Alexander Lillian Hulls Mary Alexander Edith Wrigglenworth 1 Class Angus McNabb Primer William Bradley Freddie Richanison Johnnie Headley Teacher O Christian.
Real estate moves as Mr. Bilton sells property to Mr. Marlow of Limehouse and contemplates moving back to Toronto. Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Marlow and family as new citizens. Local news notes Mr. Stringer’s visit with the MeKinnon family and quarry work by Roger and Thompson crews. W. G. Lyons ill but hopes for recovery. Young people attend a dance at Mr. Edges home and Mrs. Sean hosts Norman’s birthday party with all enjoying the evening.
The Stewartlown Stewarttown School Easter report lists students by class levels with scores and marks. Notable entries include Gerald Graham 647 and Eddie Lunan 777 in Senior II, Mary Standish 7068 and Nor ma Smith 683 in Junior U1, and Sam Tennant 308x reflecting examiner bias noted as x.
A garbled line notes players out of shape and teams facing unusually poor conditions this spring. The piece hints at long-time athletes struggling as weather and energy falter, signaling a rough season ahead.
The Corn Borer wanders to Sault Ste Marie and New Liskeard reaching as far north as Quebec City. Authorities urge proper cultivation methods to control it. C H Turner, local inspector, leads an education campaign with farmer cooperation growing to protect this staple crop in dairy areas.
Fragmentary poem fragment praises virtue in action across daily life. It highlights politeness toward others, loyalty to duty, courage in danger, patience through long hours, and sympathy in joy and sorrow, ending with a universal claim that virtue equals true success.
The article warns that forest fires have destroyed about 60 percent of primeval Canadian forests and predicts further losses within 25 years. It urges public awareness through Canadian Forest Week, schools, clubs, and gatherings to curb carelessness and protect forest wealth, led by Minister Charles Stewart.
Easter exam results from Limehouse Public School list Sr IV and Jr IV classes with several student scores and class averages. The Limehouse Athletic Club annual meeting was held April 2 at Joseph Scott's home with officers elected: President William Gowdy, Vice President Arthur Heaton, Manager Hyatt Dobbie, Captain Stanley Norton, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Scott.
Agnes Aitken widow of Thomas Arthurs dies at her son in law James McDowell home in Killarney Manitoba after three and a half months confinement. She was born in Baquesing Township and leaves seven children with three surviving. Mrs Arthurs husband died December 27 1926. Marion Cooper Roazel dies at 89 near Hasquesing with funeral at Ballinsfad United Church. The service was led by Reverends Caldwell and Gandier with pallbearers listed and burial at Hallinafad Cemetery. A closing line discusses progress and dividends from resources today.
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