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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
2
Funeral service held at 2:38 PM on December 1st in United In Memoriam church. Family memories note his passing on December 4th 1027 and express loving remembrance.
The United Church Girls plan a bake sale plus needlework and a tea pond event on December 16. Georgetown groups report attendances at a conference and a Sunday School entertainment on December 20 with carols and readings. A banquet for Fyfe and Drum Band is set by L.O.L. of Glenwilliam, and Victor Lodge No. 388 installs officers for 1928 with many named members.
Joseph Kentner a longtime Milton Press Brick Works employee died suddenly between 11 and 12 the fore noon last Saturday. He was 59 and survived by a widow and nine children Amos Joseph John Clarence Frederick Stanley Exar Mrs Connell and Miss Kentner. Funeral held Tuesday at St Pauls United Church with Rev N A Hurlbut. Funeral attended by workers from the plant. Also Mrs J R Mitchell of the Milton Ian underwent appendicitis surgery at Guelph hospital last Saturday morning. operation described as quite successful and patient recovering.
Stewarttown notes the annual nesting of the Woman's Auxiliary held on December 1. Reports praised progress and outlined plans. Officers elected: President Mrs. J. R. Thompson. Vice President Mrs. W. D. Schoenston. Corresponding and Recording Secretary Mrs. J. A. Tracy. Treasurer Mrs. M. A. Haily. Auditors Mrs. J. H. Smith and Miss F. P. Marray. U. S. O. Secretary Mr. John Bird. Literary Secretary Miss Eva Thompson. Little Helpers Secretary Mrs. Bally.
The Montreal paper cut autscription to one dollar yearly and added features without cutting content. The promo boasts over a million readers and notes each page remains valuable at less than two cents per week. The paper claims broad Canadian appeal and no regret from homes across the country.
Town election returns released by the Returning Officer show a sizable vote with Mayor Dale winning a clear majority after ballots from multiple wards. Two councillors were elected, while the rest of the vote totals indicate a strong turnout and disputed figures across wards.
Council met with Mayor McIntyre and officials including Reeve Nour Kelly Peller Ashenhurt Reasay and Denison. A grant of 25 dollars was approved for the Roy Beauts Christmas tree and a 630 per trolley foot fence contract for the cemetery from R H Thompson Co through Lundy Fence Co was accepted. Denison Near approved a 44 84 tax rebate for James Roney. Various accounts and notices were discussed and paid including hospital bylaw and street work.
Over one hundred girls gathered at Georgetown United Church for the inaugural CGT conference. Toronto leaders Miss Mira Perry and Miss Muriel Simpson directed the event with elections, worship, games, and a banquet plus a candle lighting ceremony concluding the weekend.
A concert under A I L auspices will be held at Ash Grove United Church on Wednesday December 1 featuring Hetbal church choral society Miss Bantrine Conway elocutionist Miss Helen Tuck Oakville Miss Wilma Sterling Oakville Mr Irvin Fell tenor Toronto Mr Chas Task leader Oakville followed by impromptu speaking a mantle clock open to the county Admission 2 80 and 1B net proceeds go to the cemetery fund.
To the Electors of Georgetown I thank my friends who supported me during this strenuous campaign and wish our citizens a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Sincerely Donald McIntyre.
A. Maclaren thanks Ward Two ratepayers for electing him as Georgetown town council representative. He pledges careful attention to municipal affairs and invites suggestions to improve council work.
A letter of thanks from Albert KH Parr expresses sincere gratitude to Ward Three ratepayers for their splendid support in the Monday election.
The ratepayers of Ward One are thanked by W C Heasey for re electing him as Councillor for the year 302K. He offers thanks and signs sincerely.
A note from W. H. Cleave expresses thanks to residents for electing him as Ward One councillor for the year 1928. He signs as sincerely, Bin carly.
A notice from 4H. Smith demands all persons stop circulating rumors about Mrs. Fred Gillmer following a car accident about a month ago. Legal action will be taken against guilty parties.
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