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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
1
A fragmentary poem supplied by T. Glaney of Toronto depicts a mother bidding farewell to her son as he leaves home. The verse recalls a mother's hopeful, stern guidance and the son’s enduring memory of her words amid sorrow and separation.
At the nominations on Tuesday the Council for 1928 was elected by acclamation. Reave, Amos Mason, Counzillera, John Nichol, E. Tarenford, LEW Atkinson, C. Hanse will hold their positions next year. The School Board has four candidates to fill three seats: G. R. Agnew, E. Renwick, C. K. Browne. John Kentner of Acton, who played hockey with the Quebec team, joins Stratford for the season.
The Canadian National System reports a successful No Accident Month in November. Superintendent Cummings notes improved safety on electric lines and ongoing employee education in Safety First and Accident Prevention. The Herald cites efforts to reduce level crossing incidents and passenger cooperation with train crews.
The Mallon Educationists Halton County Association met in Milton with D Prick Ford of Trafalgar presiding. A fall discussion on compulsory school nursing passed a resolution. Emphasis supported adding manual training to the school program. Officers were elected: president J M Dengus PAT, president D Frank Ford Omagh, secretary treasurer M A Campbell Zimmerman, and other directors including M Gibson Oakville and J Lindsay Exqueasing township.
The Georgetown Humane Society review of the past year notes progress in animal welfare. Officers elected include Dr. H. G. Read as president and M rs G O Brown as treasurer. The report lists cases investigated across horses cows dogs and pigs with several animals saved and some destroyed. The Junior Homemakers Rosiety emphasizes prevention through education, praising Miss Ryan and staff for improving future citizens.
Easton reports Officer H Butler, now stationed in Oakville, has been transferred from Elk Lake to Halton under General Victor A. 8. Butler, a married veteran of the war, will head Halton county operations with Ontario as his broader field. No public demand existed for a new post, officials note.
The Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross reports a 200000 plus provincial subscription and nearly 100000 from patient fees, aiming for about 300000 in gross receipts this year. Expenditures match receipts, and campaigns will continue to fund the growing services including nineteen Red Cross hospitals with two more to open.
The Montreal publishers promised no feature loss when cutting price from three dollars to one. They added new features and boosted value, now attracting over a million readers. The 72 page weekly costs less than two cents per word and remains a top newspaper choice in Canada.
The piece urges early Christmas shopping to avoid last minute crowds and stress. It notes that many plan ahead for variety and orderly holidays, while a large number still delay until Christmas Eve. It also mentions postal deadlines and travel lines as the peak approaches.
John Henry Longstreet 58 a Kenlis Plains resident died at his home near the valley north of Abernethry Bask after about a month of illness. Born in Ontario he moved West in 1809 and farmed there thereafter. Survived by Mrs Longstreet and an adopted child. Funeral from his home on Monday November 21 with interment at Kenlis cemetery. Pallbearers included I Diamond W Diamond B H Garrett O Bates Home Andrew Penny A O Brooks Dave Rosell.
November Ashgrove School report lists honors for IV and Sr classes with names like Evelyn Walsh Donald McNabb Verna Barnes and others. Local items include a minister’s anecdote about John and a dinner blessing. Also notes Halton Dentere Riset Officers and a Blue Springs Park theft with a reward.
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