Esquesing School Area Revival Discussed by Ratepayers
In Esquesing Township debates over a proposed large scale school area system continue after initial meetings showed 8 sections in favor and 10 against. The feature article from The Farmer's Advocate outlines Mono Township successes and anticipated provincial support as voters consider adopting a broader district plan with twenty sections in use.
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Esquesing
Nassagewaya
Skuce
Halton County
Farmer's Advocate
Iono Township
Ontario
Choolares
Seedlmg
Mono Township
Dufferin County
Dufferin
East Garafraxa
Mono
Ernest Dodds
Orangeville
Harold
Cruickshank
R. R
Rus‘Sell McDowell
Rosemont
Laurence _ Barber
John Woodland
James M. Hand
W. L. Lovell
Mr. Lovell
George A. Drew
Fana
W. K. Greer
Ague
Allen Cripps Wedding in Georgetown Church
The wedding of Alva Margaret Cripps and Robert E Allen took place at Georgetown United Church with the Rev. R C Todd presiding. Bridesmaids ushers and guests wore pastel tones, the couple will reside in Georgetown after a Northern Ontario trip precedes Allen’s return to Tofino BC.
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Georgetown
United Church
Alva Margaret Cripps
A. E. Cripps
Lac
Robert E Allen
RCAF
Tofino
Afr
W. J. Allen
Acton
R.C. Todd
Norah Cleave
William Long
Ontario
Lac. Allen
Allen
Boys' Bard at Cedarvale School
An entertainment at Cedarvale School featured the Boys' Band directed by Mr. Carter with a showing of the boys' musical future. A sing song followed as darkness fell and the girls enjoyed a weiner roast. Mrs. Houston praised the event as did Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Carter.
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Cedarvale School
Carter
Houston
Carpenter
Young People Lead Ashgrove Church Service with Guest Minister
Ashgrove reports the Y P S in charge of Sunday service led by John Bird with Miss Joy Ruddell as organist. Guest speaker Gordon Hume of Milton urged spiritual and scientific progress to prevent future war. Local visits and social notices follow, with condolences to Mrs. Walter Thompson on her loss in France.
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Y. P.S
Joy Ruddell
John Bird
Ward Brownridge
Chester DePorest
Gordon Hume
Milton
United Church Ministry
Pte
Louie
Reed
C.W.A.C
Woodstock
Geo. Wingfield
Marjorie Ruddell
Toronto
Ismey Kean
Rockwood
Joy
Betty Ruddell
Geo. Coyne
A. J. Ruddell
Ralph Hewins
Stoney Creek
Walter Brownridge
Maurice Dixon
R. J. Graham
W. I
Russell Hepburn
Walter Thompson
Lieut
Clarence Thompson
France
Wounded Canadian Captain in France Reported
Captain Lynne A. Wilson of the RCASC attached to a Canadian armored division is wounded in the arm in France. The letter to his parents dated July 29 places him in Caen after serving with the Lorne Scots since the start of the war. He has been overseas since November 1942.
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Lynne “A. Wilson
RCASC
France
K. L. Wilson
McRae Drive
Leaside
Wilson
Georgetown
Caen
Lorne Scots
Former Ashgrove Boy Lt C F Thompson Killed in France
Lieut Clarence Franklin Thompson of the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Armoured Regiment was killed in France on July 21. Born in Georgetown Ontario, he later moved to Toronto and studied at Jarvis Collegiate and Victorian College. Survived by his mother and brother in the RC A F in England the report notes. The Ashgrove Georgetown community offers condolences.
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Ward
France
Clarence Franklin Thompson
Sherbrooke Fusiliers Armoured Regi
Bor
Georgetown
Ontario
Walter Thompson
Thompson
Toronto
Frankland
Jarvis Collegiate
Victorian College
Bell Telephone Co
Brockville
St. Barnaba's
Danforth Ave
Clendenan Ave
Victor
Rc.a.f
England
Ashgrove
Alf. Collins
Merchant Navy
C.C. Colling
Middle East
Burlingen, Gazette
Anson Camp
Caen
Burlington
Camp
W. S
Bill” Lindner
Alliance Team Heads Local Softball Loop
Alliance Mills leads the local softball league with Glen Williams in second. Standings show PWL Top Alliance 6 2, Glen Williams 9 4, Smuls & Stone 7 3, Terra Cotta 7 3, Provincial 5 0, Norval 0 6. Recent scores: July 21 Smith & Stone 22 Provincial 11. Alliance 9 Norval 6.
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Alliance
Alliance Mills
Glen Williams
PWL Top Alliance Ba
Glen Wiliams
Smuls & Stone
Terra Cotta
Norval Q. Wahers
Crumes
Smith & Stone
Norval
Provincial
Weekend Visitors and Holiday Trips Across Ontario
Miss Vera Beaumont Miss Mary Boyd and Miss Jessie Boyd of Toronto visited Mr. Lindsey Beaumont. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hancock and Denis spent the weekend in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Christensen returned from a week at Shanty Bay Lake Simcoe. Evelyn Robinson stayed with the Manser family in Cheltenham. Clayton Allen toured Toronto and St Catharines. William Scott of Galt visited the Pry home. Mrs. W Bennett recovered from a car accident and left Collingwood hospital. W Bennett, Mrs. Robert Mc Master and Mrs. Harry Compton enjoyed a week at Wasaga. Sgt Gordon Graham returned to Terrace B C after furlough with his parents. Astrid Christensen spent a week at Wasaga Beach. Mrs. Platt Oshawa vacationed with the McMenemy home. Nell Cummins of Guelph visited. John Hepburn and family spent a week at Kashi Lake Musioka. Mrs. Albert Presswood and Ruth were mentioned.
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Vera Beaumont
Mary Boyd
Jessie Boyd
Toronto
Lindsey Beaumont
Herbert Hancock
Denis
Buffalo
Godfrey Christensen
Shanty Bay
Lake Simcoe
Evelyn Robinson
Manser
Cheltenham
Clayton Allen
St. Catherines
William Scott
Galt
Jack Pry
W. Bennett
Wasaga Beach
Collingwood Hospital
Robert McMaster
Harry Compton
Wasaga
Gordon Graham
Terrace B. C
B. Graham
Astrid Christensen
Platt
Oshawa
Robert McMenemy
Nell Cummins
Guelph
John Hepburn
Molly
Bob
Maureen
Kashi Lake
Musioka
Albert Presswood
Ruth
Lions Carnival Next Week Promises Big Community Benefit
Local veterans and residents share furlough news from World War II while Georgetown prepares a Lions Club Carnival to raise funds for a central Lions Park on Water Street. Lions events include music by the Lorne Scots Band, ventriloquist Billy Davies, comedian Charlie Jackson, and a variety of entertainments with prizes like coal and a new bicycle.
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Lions Club
Lions Park
Water Street
Georgetown
Billy Davies
Charlie Jackson
Lou Rayne
Doris Halls
Ontario Fall Fairs Listed Dates for 1944 District Events
The Department of Agriculture releases dates for Ontario fairs in September and October. Cities including Brampton Elmira Fergus Georgetown Orangeville Acton Ancaster Arthur Caledon Cooksville Milton Aberfoyle Bolton Erin Grand Valley Markham Rockton Streetsville Woodbridge schedule fairs on various September 1 2 4 8 9 12 13 15 16 22 23 26 27 29 and October 3 4 6 7 9.
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Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Brampton
Elmira
Fergus
Georgetown
Orangeville
Acton
Ancaston
Arthur
Caledon
Cooksville
Milton
Aberfoyle
Bolton
Erin
Grand Valley
Markham
Rockton
Streetsville
Woodbridge
Hoopers and friends holiday visits across Ontario
Mr and Mrs Hooper of Toronto were weekend visitors at Mrs A Presswood's home. Mr N O Hooper and Miss Dorothy Hooper are spending a week with Mrs Presswood and Ruth. Mr and Mrs George Allen spent a week at Owen Sound. Thirty five Girl Guides from West Toronto are in camp at the 10th line on Mr J Bason's farm.
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Toronto
Hooper
A Presswood
N. O. Hooper
Dorothy Hooper
Presswood
Ruth
George Allen
Owen Sound
West Toronto
10Th Line
J. Bason
Bad Accident on Glen Road Hits Hadleys Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs Wm Hadley were struck by a car on Glen Road while walking home to Glen Williams. They were hurled into a six foot ditch. Mrs Hadley suffered a possible broken arm and cuts. Mr Hadley returned home. The car driven by John Harris of Acton had defective lights. Dr R T Paul attended and both victims were taken to Toronto General Hospital. Investigating officers were Chief W G Marshal and T Q Ray Mason. A charge will be laid.
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Glen Road
Wm. Hadley
Glen Williams
R. T. Paul
Toronto General Hospital
Hadley
John Harris
Acton
Norval Lacrosse Fortunes In Peel Standings
The Norval Senior Lacrosse Team finished fourth in Peel County Lacrosse League standings but all clubs advance to the playoffs. Inglewood led with nine wins. Nortonville and Caledon also competing as Norval faced Caledon and Cheltenham as the schedule continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Peel County Lacrosse League
Inglewood
Nortonville
Caledon
Reserve Army
Cheltenham
Army
William Hugh Skelton Dies Overseas in Air Collision
Georgetown friends learn official notice that FO. William Hugh Skelton GHD died July 27 during flying training in England. His sole aircraft collided with another. funeral was set for July 29. Mrs Skelton resides in Goship with relatives overseas and in Toronto.
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Georgetown
Skelton
Mra
J. M. Skelton
William Hugh Skelton Ghd
Querton Park
Shropshire
England
Sig
Bil
Gxelton
Gosiph
Bioore
Douglas
Mira
Toronto
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Canada
Florence Johnston
At.c. M
Department of Education
Apeake
Acad
Lynne A. Wilson
C. F. Thompson
Lions Carnival
Ronald Latimer
Centralia
W.O. Horace Hurley
Dorval
Cpl
Peter Besse
Maitland
N. S
I Kk
H. R. Bessey
Douglass Sargent
Sargent
Germany
St. Paul's United Church
T.W.P.G. Andrews
University of Toronto Extension Department
Capt. Andrews
Italy
Robert Murdock
Gustav Line
Murdock
Andrew Murdock
RAF
Transport Command
Soldiers’ Comforts Committee
F.jo. Leslie Clark
Fpo
Clark
Donald Hillmer
Reeve C. V. Hillmer
Oakville
Glen
F.C. Wm. Skelton
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