Deputation Seeks Beer Room Hours Change at Keen Council
A large deputation from local temperance groups attended Keen Council to press for first second and third readings of a by law regulating beer room hours and to review the 1937 tax roll showing about 11000 in outstanding taxes. Mayor Gibson and Councillors heard questions and the council voted to rescind two prior by laws and proceed. Councillor N H Brown withdrew his resignation and stayed in office as the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Hala
Thos. Lyons
A. E. Cripps
Jas.Costigan
W. F
W.C.T.U
W.C.T.U., Local Gouncil
Women's Institute
Ontario Temperance Federation
Baptist Church
United Church
Poson
Soong Wrose
W. Kennedy
Hayes
Weir Reid
Gibbons
W. F. Smith
Joseph Hall
Keen
Corncil
N. H. Brown
Agricultural Societies Sponsor Club Projects in Halton
Agricultural societies announce club projects for Halton Junior Partners. The Halton Agricultural Society sponsors clubs for Jersey and Guernsey calves and Shorthorns with a Boys Grain Club area for ages 12 to 20. The four-year program includes seed growing development and corn and field crop contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Cacon J. E. ‘Whitelock
Halton
County of
Milton
Georgetown
Easter bank offering meeting at Ashgrove chaired by Mrs Kirkwood
Ashgrove reports an Easter bank offering gathering led by President Mrs James Kirkwood with a full program including worship, organ and vocal music, readings, and a talk on India by Mrs A O Foreman. Guests from Norval, Georgetown and Ballinafad Auxiliaries attended, followed by a social in the Sunday school room. Holy Week services are set by Rev B Eyre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Kirkwood
Vannatter
Misses Sinclair
A. ©. W. Foreman
PF. W. Shortill
Hornby
Frank Wilson
Wrigglesworth
Henry Ison
Edith Wrigglesworth
E. Wilson
Georgetown United Church Auxiliary
Gilbert
Norval United, Church
Loveland cafe posts free coffee offer on cloudy days
A Loveland coffee shop posted a sign promising free coffee at any time on days when the sun is not shining. The quirky offer draws attention as locals note the ironic weather-based promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loveland
Colorado
W C T U Welcomes Mrs Earl Wilson At April Meeting
The W C T U gathered at Mrs R H Wrights with Mrs Reeve presiding over devotional on Psalm 60 and Davis meditation. Mrs Earl Wilson of Ashgrove spoke on world peace moral health and national use of alcohol and tobacco with music by Jamie and Clare Burns. Annual meeting planned for May at Mrs A Reeve Arletta St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
R. H. Wright
Charles
Reeve
Davis
Educational Fund
Earl Wilson
Ashgrove
WMS. Presbyterian
The
United Church
Vannatt
Wilson
Prince of Peace
Jamie
Clare Burns
Norman Burns
Christ My Saviour
Surprise package shoot at Norval Club yields perfect score
Emmerson ey shot 100 of 100 to win a surprise package prize containing baby care items. he noted the gift was timely after his wife had a son. Roncesvales Rifle Club of Toronto visited Norval and lost by 31 points as Norval posted 12360 to 1238. Monday night scores include Stark Meredith shoot-off won by Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Rifle Range
Emmersoney
Roncesvales Rifle Club of
Toronto
Norval Coscrete S E
Norval
Roncesvales
H. Nurse
M. Atkinson
F. Johnson
E. McKinney
Dr. Stevenson
W. Wilson
W. G. Browne
G. H. Hall
W. Lisk
F. Stark
C. Meredith
FL Hustler
W. Robinson
C. Cantelon
Principal Stockford Fractures Arm Again in Fall
Charles Stockford, principal of Uxbridge Public School, fractured his left arm twice in separate falls while moving furniture. He was admitted to Toronto General Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stockford
Uxbridge Public School
Stockford
Toronto General Hospital
Worries of Others Dampen Life For Some
The remark notes that taking on others' burdens can rob people of enjoyment and happiness, highlighting a sense of burden and melancholy in daily life.
Public Library Horticultural Society Meeting Planned
A Georgetown meeting led by Rev Tebbs of Burlington outlines officers for an emerging Horticultural Society. N Brown is 1st Vice-president F C becomes 2nd Vice-president and a slate of directors includes Wm Nodwell E Fleck Dr Neilsen Baron Ross Dr Paul Prof Hutt E Swackhamer and others. A public gathering April 26 at the Public Library will hear Tebbs and discuss future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
N. Brown
Rev
F. C
Wm. Nodwell
E. Fleck
Neilsen
Baron Ross
Paul
Hutt
E Swackhamer
Is Mackenzie
Learmont
Poe
Tebbs
Burlington
Prize Winners at Halton Musical Festival
At the Halton Musical Festival held at Bronte last Thursday and Friday Georgetown Public and High Schools pupils won prizes. Stewart Maclaren took second in the bari tone solo, Helen McGowan won first for piano solo senior, Joe Wilcox first for cornet solo, Frank Carter second for clarionet solo, Betty Paul and Jane Early first for girls duet. Several other participants gave notably strong showings though not listed among winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Bronte
Georgetown
Stewart Maclaren
Helen McGowan
Joe Wilcox
Frank Carter
Betty Paul
Jane Early
Beverage Rooms Near Mt Forest Move to 10 PM Closing
Mt Forest town council met on a reported request from beverage room proprietors to close at ten o clock instead of the current eleven, and the motion carried unanimously to pass a by law establishing the earlier closing hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Rest
Mae
Mount Forest
Pia
Putman
Reeve Smith
Walton Juniors appoint Claude McLaughlin president
At the Hal ton Rural Young People's Association annual meeting in Milton Claude McLaughlin of Norval was named president. Plans include an achievement day in home economics and livestock judging on June 11. Officers also elected: Verna Kingston first vice president, W. G. Tolton second vice president, Laura Johnston secretary, J. E. Whitelock treasurer. A field day with about 500 participants is planned for July. An Irish physician testified in a long law case and claimed expenses for patients he would have aided in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Rural Young People’s Association
Milton
Claude McLaughlin
Norval
Claude MeeLaughlin
Verna Kingston
Palermo
W. G. Tolton
Laura Johnston
Acton
J. E. Whitelock
Easter's Light and Living Presence Through The Lord
The excerpt reflects on Easter as a time of renewal after darkness and sorrow. It recalls the disciples failing to believe until Jesus revealed himself at the breaking of bread and urges readers to sense the living presence of the Lord in daily life and meals. It emphasizes belief as essential to fruitful living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferres
Holden
We Thank Thee for Promises through Ages Long Ago
A devotional verse praising Jesus Christ for the cross, atonement, and ongoing presence. It extols salvation through His blood, pardon, peace, and fellowship, and calls believers to service and witnessing under the gospel banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross of Calvary
Satan
Township relief and gravel contract approved in Esquesing meeting
The Esquesing Township council held its regular meeting listing relief payments of $421.76, a gravel contract to Lasby Bass and Smeade for 8000 cubic yards at 70c, and approving Floyd Downs for tractor work at $1.80 per hour. It directed payments to hydro bills, road sheets, sheep claims, and other items, with adjournment set for May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown
W. A. Wilson
C. H. May
Edwin Army
George E. Elliott
Percy Hall
J. Henderson
Lasby
Bass
Department of Highways
Floyd Downs
Wilson
Board of Hydro Commissioners
Georgetown
Glen Williams
Hep.c. Brampton
Council Chamber
Bell Telephone Co
Walker
Murray
Watson—Harrop
J. A. Elliott
Meldrim Stark
Adams
Esquesing
Wilson—Harrop
Ontario Public Schools Summer Vacation Schedule
Public school children in Ontario begin holidays on June 3. The term ends on Labor Day, September 5, totaling 68 days. Departmental exams run from June 14 to June 29. Toronto high schools may close around June 10 to serve as exam centres. Vocational school closing dates are not yet announced. Deputy Minister Dr. Duncan McArthur cites a four week teachers vacation after summer courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Toronto
Duncan McArthur
Death of Jay Marsden in Woodstock Hospital
Word of the death reached Monday evening in Woodstock. Jay Marsden who lived in the Glen before moving to Woodstock is mourned by his wife Eva Brenan, son Omar, and daughter Audrey. The notice also mentions the death of Hugh McNally and a move by Mr and Mrs Gordon Spence to Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Marsden
Woodstock Hospital
Marsden
Woodstock
Glen
Eva Brenan
Omar
Audrey
Hugh McNally
McNally
Gordon Spence
Georgetown
D D G M Carmichael Visits Credit Lodge
D D G M Carmichael of Wellington district visits Credit Lodge for a degree on a candidate. A banquet is served in the lodge room with Worshipful Master Mackenzie as toastmaster. Attending are Grand River Lodge members and visitors from Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Michael
Wellington
E. D. Cunningham
Grand River Lodge
J. Poliowinging
Credit Lodge
Mackenzie
E. V
R. W. Bro
Kek. M. Langdon
W. Bro
Devenny
Wor. Bros. O. O. B
Hold Up Victim Dies After Station Shooting
Gerrit Lammerse, Britannia service station operator, died at Peel Memorial Hospital after being shot Wednesday night. Police seek a suspect described as 25, about 5 feet 10 inches, 170 pounds, brown hair, brown suit and fedora, last seen in the area. Lammerse and his wife were Dutch born, later living in Mimico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garritt Lammerse
Britannia
Peel Memorial Hospital
Pynba Pi
C. W. Johnston
Johnston
Peel County
Jacob
Robert
Mill Dam
Lammerse
Amsterdam
Holland
Canada
Detroit
London
Mimico
Mr. Son
G. Stevens
Lippincott St
Toronto
P. McKenzie
Jack Lammerse
Allen Ave
A. Palmer
Gerritt Lammerse
No Negligence Found In County Road Upkeep
Ward v. Wedge et al. rests in Halton Assizes with no witnesses for Esk township or Halton county. Court dismissed claims, finding no negligence in road maintenance by the municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallure
Esk
Halton
Ward
Wedge
RRS of
Esquesing
Halton Gothty
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Council
Norval Rifle Club
Tebbs OF
Mt. Forest
Walton Juniors
Jock
D.D
Brethren
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