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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1925
Page
2
A son named Kenneth Alexander was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jas A McLennan on Sunday April 12 1925 in Milton. The infant’s mother is formerly Josephine E Hiltz.
The Anglican Bishop William Reid Clark of Niagara died just before midnight Saturday at his Herkimer Apartments residence in Hamilton. Aged 77, he had been in frail health but continued duties until two weeks ago. His death ends a 50 year era of active religious work and service.
Allan Devereaux died at his home lot 18 con 7 after several months illness. Born seventy one years ago to Elijah and Elizabeth Devereaux, he married Domie DePatie of Lincoln County and leaves two sons Harry and Norman and three grandchildren. He was a Liberal and attended the Presbyterian Church. Funeral was held from his residence Saturday with Rev. W. M. McKay officiating. burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers named. many relatives attended from distant towns. Also noted is the death of Gunner Alexander Lafferty, wounded at Vimy Ridge, who died April 16 in Toronto. He enlisted 1914 with the 1st Battery, 1st Brigade, U.F.A., and served in Canada, England, and France. Survived by parents and sister Mrs. Harry J. Fox. burial in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto.
The Halton Golf and Country Club held its second annual meeting April 16 1926 at the Public Library auditorium. Officers elected include President J A Willoughby Secretary Treasurer J L Thompson Vice Captain R Y Wemyss Asst Sec P B Coffen Auditor J McDermid and Match Committee J B Mackenzie O T McKay D Herbert. The course opens for play under last year’s conditions and J B Mackenzie donated a silver cup for a father and daughter competition.
Esquising Township has a new council chamber in the Stewarttown building. Reeve Appelbe and council members hosted a banquet for ex Reeves and their wives, followed by a toast list, music, and community singing with local officials and residents in attendance.
Kinla Council and Township adjourned to meet again Monday May 18 at 1 pm after a luncheon hosted by Eyqueaing Women's Institute in the new Council Chamber following the flat meeting.
Methodist Church lists April 26 sermons by Rev Dr Dickie on Christ Needed but not Wanted and Rev Caldwell on A Dangerous Com prowiko. St George’s honors the late Right Rev W R Clack with memorial services next Sunday and a 8 o’clock Holy Communion for confirmands, 11 o’clock memorial, and 7 p m evensong.
Esquesing Council meets in Stewarttown with the Reeve presiding. Minutes confirm prior session. Accounts paid include Hydro Georgetown street lights, snow shovelling, grader work, culverts, roof repairs, and municipal building costs. Taxes and land sales discussed along with notices to the County Treasurer regarding tax arrears. Carried resolutions cover various road and public works expenditures.
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