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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1925
Page
2
Notice lists fees for Births Deaths and Memorial Cards with charges of 50c for Births 60c for Deaths and extra for poetry offerings, indicating new pricing at rites.
In loving memory of my departed father William McLean who passed away in December 1924. He bade no one farewell and said goodbye to none. "The heavenly gates were opened wide a loving voice said Came." Sadly missed by his daughter Annie.
David Edgar Bastedo longtime Muskoka resident and former Bracebridge sheriff died Friday after weeks of illness. He edited the Muskoka Herald for many years and was a Conservative active in local politics. Survived by his widow and a large family including Frank Regina Sack Robert Stirling William Dr A P Bastedo Cridland and Mrs Marah. An early Georgetown resident, he edited the Herald over 40 years ago.
The board met at 8 p.m. with Mr. Crichton chairing and members Evans Harrison Kentner McNally Mackenzie present. Minutes read and approved. Waldie authorized to procure world map and films. catalog to be obtained. Mrs. Froure reported October. Accounts approved for payment including R A Thompson Co and Hydro. Supply committee directed to procure paper towels. Board adjourned.
Community notices report Glenwilliams and Kate Norton with friends in Guelph and Mrs Moody recovering in Orangeville. London visitors stay with relatives. Terra Cotta service praised. Christmas tree event December 28 at United Sunday School. Glee show Dilly of Bloomabury staged December 14 at town hall. multiple family and health updates included.
At LO L No 68 in Stewarttown officers for 1926 were installed including W M J A Thompson D M F Saunders Rev Sec J C Tennant Pin Sec G B Thompson Treas J Standish Chaplain N Thompson and others. Ver due Rebekah Lodge No 184 elected 1926 officers with L Fon N G E Blackburn V G Kentner RS M Forgraves F S N Goldham and D Bell as treasurer in the same session.
Rev Lane of the Armenian Parm will preach at the Preparatory church tonight. Rev Dr Dickie will deliver the communion sermon at United Church Sunday morning December 9. The evening sermon will focus on The Nature of Love by Rev Caldwell at the same church.
Large crowd at Nomination Meeting at the town hall heard candidates for Mayor Reeve Councillors Hydro Commissioner and Public School Trustees. Many nominations read with Ward 1 2 3 listings and votes including Le Roy Dale Donald Melntyre Wm Long Geo C Campbell N B Brown Angus Duncan and others. Incumbents spoke of finances roads and waterworks while the council personnel remained the same with Mrs J B Mackenzie retiring and Mrs J A Russell new member.
The Halton Golf and Country Club held its annual banquet at the Avena last Thursday with over a hundred attendees. President J B Wallace announced the evening's program and prizes were awarded, including category winners such as Chubshield and Mre L R Dale, with runnerups noted. Jimmie Reid entertained, and dancing followed with Mrs Mitchell May providing piano music. the event was praised as one of the club’s most enjoyable.
A memorial service for Queen Mother Alexandra was held at St Georges Church last Friday evening. Great War Veterans Town Council members and citizens attended reverently, as Reg Mayes gave fitting remarks. The congregation observed a moment of silence to the Dead March and sang O God Our Help in Ages Past.
The Norval United Church Young People's Society met in the Sunday School room for opening night with large attendance. Installations were led by Empringham of the Toronto District YPS. officers include Clifford Cantelon president and Guy Wilson 1st vice president. The program featured prayers, a talk by George Brown, a lesson by W Kingdom, and a social hour with music and luncheon. Next meeting set for December 7 at 7 p.m. under Mrs. Guy Wilson with topic Do Life's Obligations Depend Upon Law.
Village life updates include the Limehouse residents enjoying newly installed raion and an influx of Toronto visitors over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Noble and son Jackie spent Sunday with Mt Stringer near Milton while Sollars traveled to Toronto on Saturday.
Mr. Thomas of Lake of Timmin, Ont disposed of property on Queen Street. Mr. L. H. Sotrell of Todmorden Ont disposed of property on Kennedy Street. Mr. H. T. Arpeld disposed of a frame house on Jobo Street. Mr. A. Reith disposed of a house on Arleta Street. All transactions handled by FE. A. Benham, Real Estate agent, Georgetown.
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