20 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1938
Page
1
At the Legion Hall on Thursday night the midget hockey Canadiens gathered to celebrate their victory over the Bruins. Mr J D Kelly presented the Stanley Cup to the Canadiens and congratulated the team on its fine performance. Mr Long provided a full financial report on the operation of the club.
William Collier captured the five mile Toronto Bloor Business Men's road race on Good Friday, leading W Frederick and W Valeriate who finished second and third, with Milton Wallace among favorites fourth. This marks his second five mile win in a week.
Community board seeks players and supporters for lacrosse activities and games. Advert confirms ask for interest and participation from residents and clubs.
Murray Ezeard has turned professional and will compete this winter with the Toronto Stockyards after a strong end to last season. The Millomene Ace Ho teams previously mentioned, now pursue higher level play.
An anecdote describes a writer in the Washington Star improvising a curveball using a torn ball in early baseball history. It notes Dee’s attempts to master the pitch, the catcher’s role in returning the ball, and that although Dee achieved success as a pitcher, he never reached the major leagues.
Capt G E T ton of Engl, holder of land speed record at 312 mph, plans a 1939 bid for the Harmsworth water speed trophy likely on the Detroit River. Gar Woods, American holder, expected to defend. Woods a skilled racer and boat builder who may unveil a new craft to meet Eyston.
The CedAe Crest Golf Club men’s section held its annual meeting at P B Coffin’s home on the 12th instant. J A Willoughby is president with Mrs Willoughby as vice president. committee members include Roatf Langdon Coffin and others. Aimed at attracting Acton players, beginners receive a reduced fee, and several instruction classes are planned as the course opens for play.
Four members of the Norval Rifle Club joined the C N R Rifle Association event in Toronto with participants from Ontario Quebec and border areas. Monday night scores were strong including Mr Johnson achieving a perfect 100 of 100.
In St Marys Ontario a group of women petition town council to sound a nine oclock curfew bell to require children, especially girls, to be in homes after dark. The piece argues parental supervision is the key and municipal action may overreach.
A transcription error shifts the date from 1647-48 to 1847 in a claim that potatoes were the sole food of the Irish peasantry. The source discusses a pupil's transcription of a standard school book and highlights the misdated assertion.
Mrs Earl Wilson was chosen to serve on the Dominion Board of the Women’s Missionary Society at the Hamilton conference. The event featured lectures by Dr W T Brown of Victoria College and a “Poster Parade” program led by conference branch secretaries. Delegates included Mrs J Jewitt and Mrs J Laughland, with two-year terms and the next meeting at Melrose Church in Hamilton.
Board reviewed minutes and approved previous actions. Accounts totaling 79.00 were presented for payment. Inspector Hoag reported a satisfactory inspection and a plan to meet Gouinlock of Toronto on April 25 to discuss an addition estimate. A requisition to Georgetown for 9 000 was approved under new provincial maintenance rules.
Senior Room and Grade levels list teacher and student names at Glen Williams Public School. The page enumerates Gr. VITIA through UI with multiple families and individuals such as Milfred Eason, Vivienne Guyot, Marjorie Schenk, Winnie Willet, Lor- raine Bibby, Marion Hepburn, Gerald Inglis, Bernie Cain, and Norma Davidson among others.
A fragmentary verse recalls a mother’s loss as a child’s loving presence lingers on the tired knee. The speaker contrasts a dead child with a mother’s lingering memory and the quiet blessing of a child’s touch.
The government plans numerous bills before the session ends, with emphasis on unemployment relief, industrial support, natural resource development, and a national spirit. Debate expectations include defense estimates and tariff matters tied to the Washington pact.
A classroom moment in physics reveals humor and a pun as Buckle prompts Hugh for an example of wasted energy and Hugh replies with a joke about a balding man, illustrating classroom wit and student-teacher rapport.
The report notes the grading is generous and the fire drill occurs monthly. It mentions a fire-escape added for second floor access, combined lab and classroom space, five classrooms, and adequate home economics facilities. Miss Fatt improved stair access to the fire escape. staff praise the school's spirit and the principal is commended.
An unclear notice highlights a woman receiving honors in her current role amid a stream of personal reflections and disconnected lines. The readable portion emphasizes achievement rather than detailed context.
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