Georgetown District Plans Plebiscite Vote Next Monday
District officials appoint DROs and poll clerks for the plebiscite on military service. An open vote system allows any qualified person to vote even if not listed, with typewritten lists at subdivisions and explicit polling booth locations across Georgetown and Esquessing townships.
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Georgetown
D.R.O
Blonday
Ororgetown
W. Cunningham
George Leakie
Harold Webster
C. T. Moffat
Alex McKay
Mire
Clayton Dice
Percy Hurst
Canada
Herald
Georgetown Local Council of Women April Meeting Recap
The Georgetown Local Council of Women held its April gathering at Mrs. 8. Param's home. President Mrs. C Hayes chaired a brief business session and presented Mrs. J Mackenzie with a gift, noting her longtime service and past presidency. Guest speaker Mrs. Moyer spoke on Angora Wool Ranching in Canada, demonstrating spinning and plant dyes, followed by thanks from Mrs. Wright and the group sang the National Anthem.
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Georgetown
8. Param
C. Hayes
J. B. Mackengis
Hattie Lawson
R. Paul
Mackenzie
TCA Film Shown At Public School Event
James Burns of the Junior Red Cross praised the Lions Club for inviting pupils to a TCA film shown at the public school. The program highlighted War Savings drive help, aviation careers, and TCA plans to expand to six more planes and routes to Newfoundland and Alaska, with a future Trans Atlantic and Trans Pacific service. The film followed flights from Halifax to Vancouver and Toronto to Vancouver, detailing passenger services and baggage handling.
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Iret
James Burns
Red Cross
Lions Club
Marling
Toronto
TCA
Obetel
Fia
TOA
Newfoundland
Fairbanks
Alaska
Dick Jones
Halifax
Vancouver
Poley
Lacenery
Meteorological Bureau
Ray Thompson Resigns Takeover in Hespeler
Ray Thompson leaves Hew position in Hespeler as local relations note his long tenure. Town mourns his departure while praising his regular presence and steady work at the firm. Teammate Bob wishes him luck in his new undertaking.
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Ray Thompson
Hespeler
Terra Cotta Native Marshall Dies at Toronto Home
Terra Cotte native 8. Marshall died at his Toronto residence on Saturday April 11. Born 1870 in Terra Cotte formerly Lamondsville, he moved to Bruce County as a child and held various jobs before settling on Burnhamthorpe Road and then Toronto. Survived by five daughters, two sons, and his only brother Hon. Duncan Marshall a Canadian senator.
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Marshall
Toronto
Baturdey
Terra Colts
Lamondsville
Bruce County
Elderake
Dobbinton
Burnhamthorpe Road
Duncan Marshall
Canadian Senate
Lorne Scots Dance At Armouries
The Lorne Scots Company CC held an informal dance at the Armouries last Friday evening for uniformed personnel. The Lorne Scots Band performed a short program before dancing to a Walitzer. The Women's Auxiliary operated a refreshment booth. Major and Mrs. LH Bertram of Brampton and Lt. and Mrs H C McClure attended.
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NCO
Lome Scots
LH. Bertram
Diplomas And Awards At Georgetown High Graduation
The Georgetown High School commencement held in Gregory Theatre featured a formal program with board members, led by chairman R. B. Poulls. Shields were presented to top form scholars by Rev. W. G. O. Thompson, followed by parchment diplomas to graduates including Craig Alexander and Mildred Eason. Two graduates from Glen Williams and Acton, Lawrence Beaumont and Thomas Watson, attended. a double trio performed Clouds. Athletic awards were announced by H. Moyer as the program moved forward. Continued on Page 8.
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Gregory Theatre
R. B. Poulls
Cepire
Georgetown United Church
Musato
W. G. O. Thompson
Porm I
R. W. Robb
Craig Alexander
Richard Crichton
C. B. Dayfoot
Mildred Eason
R. V. Grant
Margaret Rosrel
Clouds
Mary and
Betty
Lois Nielsen
Ruth Goldham
Alva Cripps
Jane Earry
Mary Moyer
Marion Hep- Ruddell
Armstrong
Bea’ . Brill
Joan Cleave
Barbare D. Cousens
Richard Eave
5 R
Bomise A. Hughes
Marc Mffel F. Kean
William A. Koniner
Aayne Lindsay
Doris Moyer
Lois R. Niccona
Doris P. Path
Nation of Athletic Awards
H. Moyer
D. D.avidson
Owe
Emi Falls
Ofdial
Lorne Scots Parade to St George’s Church
Lorne Scots and returning veterans gathered for a morning worship at St George's Church. Led by the Lorne Scots Band, they processed from the parade location to the church where Rector Rev Thompson welcomed them. Officers L. H. Bertram of Brampton and OC B. B Cowens presided.
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Hh. George's Church of England
Lorne Scots
W. GO. O. Thompson
L. H. Bertram
Brampton
Lome Grou
Cal
B. B Cowens
Acton Man Addresses Norval Juniors on 11s Year in Dewmark
Tom Mary and Doug Moyer attended the Norval Juniors meeting on April 14 with a gardening theme. Marion Dick, Lois Hyatt and others presented papers on plant care and culture. Norman Thomas spoke on crop values, while plans for a spring dance and a May annual meeting with guest speakers were announced.
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Tom
Mary
Doug Moyer
Norval
Marion Dick
Tzloise Hyatt
Norman Thomas
Reta Pisher
Violet Dick
Bruce Reid
Sam MicClure
Gray
Acton Ysmca
Denmark
Joy Ruddell
Enid Ghore
Georgina Eccles
Charlotte
Cleave Wilson
Nesarm
J. E. Whitelock
JH. Gilroy
Weather notes and weekly local temperature records
The column records daily highs and lows for April with no rain in ten days. It notes cool spring weather benefits gardeners and farmers by delaying frosts and aiding soil work and animal conditioning.
Georgetown War Effort Promised for Next Issue
Editor notes an intended run of Community War a vivid outline of Georgetown's war effort by a MacLean writer. Held over to next Herald issue with pictures and other features. readers asked to contribute coda and items to keep columns alive.
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Georgetown
Maclean’s
Herald
Active Service Notes From Georgetown Men in Uniform
News notes from Georgetown on local servicemen enlisting or stationed abroad. Promotions include Gus Dolette to captain with Lanark and Renfrew. Diu King to corporal with the Royal Regiment. Updates on pilots, air crew overseas, and homefront recruitment plans for the 2nd Battalion Canadian Army Reserve.
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Smiths Pally Record-News
Lanark and Renfrew
Ouse
Br. A Dobbie
Glen Williams
Herald
J. B. Moore
Georgetown
Diu King
Malin Barret Butcher
Diu
Toronto
ROOO
Bs Readh
Brother of Georgetown Man Dies at Bolton
Following a line of misread text, John Wood passes away at his Bolton home after a brief illness, leaving the Georgetown family to mourn his death.
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Georgetown
Bolton
Pollowing
John Wood
Yes Vote Urged At Meeting Held Tuesday Night
Proceedings report a campaign urging a Yes vote at a Tuesday night meeting. Efforts to contact unregistered voters are described, with Legion leaders Pred McCartney and H. Harlow coordinating transportation on election day for Branch 120 members.
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Deene
Aly
Tonahiyee
Seana
Pred McCartney
H. Harlow
Branch 120
Canadian Legion
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