21 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1929
Page
1
Friday evening the United Church held a welcoming service for the new minister and his wife. The congregation enjoyed a beautiful hymn, a shortened sermon, and a social hour with lunch in the Sunday school room. Rev Dr Dickie sent greetings via the chairman of the Presbyterian church.
A list of students and their pass marks and honors appears, showing names such as John Armatrong Norman Bailly Alyonlus Bolger Conpanes Deans Betty Denison Evans Marjorie Gault Marion Gif fen Rana Clase and others with codes for pass standing and second or third honors. The fragment indicates multiple subjects per student and assorted marks like 1, 3, 6 and c indicating different outcomes.
Notice reads Limehouse to Mr Mrs Arthur Lane of Tor ee Sesh ie ee se Ot Cairo. Assignment appears in a local civil notice style with names and place references. The readable fragment hints at a transfer or kinship address but lacks full context.
Church notices announce next Sunday services at 11 am and pm with Mr B G Goose delivering address. There will be no celebration at am and visitors are welcome.
Two prisoners at Halton County Jail used a table knife to pick their cell locks and struck the governor with a stick during a mass escape attempt around 8 PM. They entered outer corridors and the kitchen as alarms sounded, while one inmate prepared to flee.
A United Church Sunday School picnic drew a large audience with many children listed by age and name. Participants included boys and girls across age groups, with several races such as hoop, track, and clothes pin events noted, featuring numerous local youths and organizers.
A fragmented Ottawa era ad touts Ontario as a holiday destination with beaches and tennis courts, promising inclusive options for all visitors. It references various locales and weather but is garbled with incomplete phrases and stray characters.
A large turnout attended the park event hosted by Blue Lodge 363 at Gat Park. Winners included George Long Roy Peck in the boys races and Edith Francis in the potato race with other victors listed across several events.
Miss Cora Boott of Brampton and Mrs. Cecil Wilson are mentioned amid a town scene with 16 tractors at work. The report lists several local figures and Boy Scouts including Jack Jenkinson, Helen Mills, Elizabeth Currie, and Mrs Walter Lawson Jr. amid a Members' Race event and social stopovers in Norval and nearby areas.
The squad expressed gratitude to everyone who attended and cheered their players as the club narrowly failed to win in the ninth inning.
A Street Dance on Main organized by the Branch Entertainment Committee led by Manager Henry Shepherd drew attendees from George Town and nearby towns. The event ran smoothly with music by BaaiM Birest and a positive reception as the crowd enjoyed dancing and the program, with praise for the committee’s orchestration.
Meg William Davey longtime Counsle member died at home in Nassagawey on Sunday at age 83 or 84 after illness. Born in Bluth line east she moved after marriage 32 years ago to Nassagawey area. Survived by her husband and five daughters Mrs Herb Hard of Kitchener, Mrs Willem McMann of Georgetown, Mrs Lily Berths of Nassagawey, and sons Gordon Howard Brampto Byron Pred and Harvey all at home. Death sudden for a local elder and noted in community obituary.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local issue in which elderly residents and citizens seek aid or reform. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the item signals a community concern requiring attention from officials.
A lively outing for Telephone Employees featured a series of playful events. Children and adults competed in races and wheelbarrow stunts while organizers under President Steward and Secretary King enjoyed refreshments and a cheerful conclusion to the day.
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