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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
2
The notice lists charges for civil events: Births 60 cents Martiagen 50 cents Deaths 50 cents and memorial cards with an extra fee for poetry, indicating a pricing update from the publication.
McCartney in Georgetown on Sunday December 5th a son Bruce Frederick to Mr and Mrs J F McCartney. Campbell Skelton at Toronto November 22nd Margaret Lillian daughter of J A Skelton to Frederick L Campbell second son of J Campbell. Hunter Georgetown December 8th 1925 William Walter Hunter aged 78 years 12 days funeral December 16th 2 p m Brampton interment. Somerville Nassagaweya December 7th Fyfe Somerville in his 86th year.
A Dodge touring car driven by Mr. McConnell of Hillsburg crashed into a hydro pole on Guelph Street near Speight's in the evening. McConnell suffered serious injuries and was taken to Guelph Hospital. Edward Tazewell and Art Rogers, both of Hilleburg, were passengers. one had facial injuries and the other a dislocated shoulder. The driver reportedly swerved to avoid boys on the pavement, causing the skid into the pole at a high speed. First aid was given by Mrs. L. Kennedy before doctors Marcellus and Williams arrived.
Town council chaired by Reeve Mclntyre approves minutes, reads communications from Sick Children’s Hospital and Hydro Electric Commission. Actions include refunding tax penalties on H J Fox estate, accepting a $40 bid for hose tower repairs, and clearing a long list of accounts.
The Ontario government through officials and Professor J C Mehetman announces state possession of helium wells in Peel County near Inglewood. Premier Ferrison says the rare gas will gain global importance for venture uses such as energy packing and explosives while advancing liquefaction research.
A good crowd attended the Norval Young Peoples Society meeting at the Presbyterian Church on Monday evening. Essays on Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens, readings from Ivanhoe and Dickens, and vocal and instrumental music pleased attendees. Educational Night is planned for December 11 with topics on Life’s obligations and the United Church in Angola.
Limehouse residents Mr Joe Newton and Willie visited friends in Toronto last week. Mr Gowdy and Dorin were in Toronto on Saturday. Miss Mino spent a few days with her sister in Toronto. Limehouse church plans a Christmas tree event on the 17th in the sixth line church. The Ladies Aid will host a community gathering at the United Church Friday evening. Everyone is invited to attend.
The November report lists students in multiple grade levels including Br and Jr divisions with names such as Marion Oiffen Zeta Graham Jack Brown Sarah Standiab Arthur Hazelwood Lene Harris Elizabeth Bonathan Mrs Jenkinson Gerald Grahan Bobby Harrie Arthur Hayward Eddie Lunan Betts Smethorat Edward Hickee Mary Standieh Sam Tennant Raby Tennant Norma Smith Margaret Dodge Walter Hodge Francis Jenkinson David Hodge Dorothy Wilson Jack Jenkinson. The lead note states those who missed examinations. Teacher M. M. Peden. Amon Mason defeats Geo Barber in Acton's cow reeve election by 160 majority on Monday.
A gathering at Me. K. Huntinhy home on Mesa evening last week expressed sorrow as he and his daughter leave the neighborhood for a new home. Henry Wilson read an address and J A Gite presented a tambour clock to Mr. Huffman and Irene Huffman as a token of community esteem.
Mee Hatton hosts a gathering at the ald farm with visitors including Mr Greenwood of Norval and Mr Huffman and his daughter as they toast, sing Auld Lang Syne, and bid farewell to the couple moving to their new home. The event features musical selections by Mex F Wright and Mrs As Wilson, luncheon, and light remarks about married life.
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