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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
6
The Seed Competition at Milton Fair Grounds, under the Department of Agriculture, saw growers test two seed castes in crop classes and identify weeds and pests. Trophies will go to overall and sectional top contestants, with winners including Harold Thompson and Ken Wilson among others.
Readable details show a 4-H institute program involving several participants. Names listed include 4-H members and leaders such as Norval and Margaret Hunter, with addresses or identifiers, indicating a local youth activity and organizational involvement. The fragmentary text suggests a community event with participant names and some monetary figures.
Details of a large Finlay family reunion in Georgetown with guests from Milton, Ontario and surrounding areas. The event honored Mrs Finlay and the late Russell Finlay of Guelph, with travel, boating, and social activities noted. A wedding at St George's Anglican Church featured Rex J McMal presiding and included many relatives as bridesmaids and guests.
A wedding ceremony at Ashgrove United Church bridged Gary Scott of Downsview and Miss Gertrude Evelyn Burd of Georgetown in a nupital with attendants from Milton, Acton, Hornby and Georgetown. The bride wore pink and white, with a cascade bouquet, and the reception followed at the church basement. The couple will reside in Hornby where the groom’s family operates a farm.
Community debates future of Hope Pinegrove School as a local hub. A school reunion at the old Satatelas School drew many former students and locals, with leaders pledging to keep the facility as a community center and meeting place for events.
Community groups in Nerval and surrounding townships discuss closing Minegrove School as many pupils already attend multiple nearby schools including Hallton Georgetown and Brampton Reed areas. Local committees urge a unified space to preserve local ties while a center for Nerval Scouts and Women’s Institute events seeks reuse of the Nerval school building.
Shower event held at Mrs Clit Hunter’s home on Tharsis evening to honor two brides elect. Attendees included Sharon Basel and other guests. Activities featured games, contests, and races at Hornby Park with prizes and refreshments provided by the hostess and helpers.
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