Esquesing Council Elected by Acclamation in 1943
Bad weather and icy roads kept ratepayers from gathering. I B Bennett proclaims R Howard May Deputy Reeve O W Murray and George Outu ite reeve nominees acclaimed for 1943. May reviews finances noting a small surplus, reduced bank borrowings, and improved tax collection as salvage and reforestation efforts proceed. Murray details road work, subsidies, and a costly Glen Williams washout project. council anticipates higher 1943 road wages and renewed efforts on repairs. Additional remarks praise provincial attention to the washout, with social issues and dog claims touched on before adjournment.
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I. B. Bennett
Reeves
May
Reeve May
Getail
County Council
Coury
Weasley Murray
Aince
Murray
Council
George Curtie
Mfr
W. O. Brownridge
Week of Prayer Observed Across Canada in Early January
The Week of Prayer begins Sunday January 3 proclaimed by the Governor General. Christians nationwide unite in a world wide observance focusing on victory for freedom and justice and seeking divine guidance for nations and men. Georgetown Christians urged to join services at local churches through January 8.
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Canada
Georgetown
Local notes from Ballinafad area
News items from Ballinafad include a hospital update for Air. Pred Higgins at Guelph General Hospital, congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. A. Bulloch on a new son, farm sale of the Christopher Cook property on the 8th Line, and threshing busy for the year end crop. Christmas concert at G Sunday School with Billy Sinclair’s recitation, Blue Mountain School concert with Santa Claus gifts, and a Toronto Normal School reunion for Joanne Shortill with old crowd and teacher chatter.
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Pred Higgins
Guelph General Hospital
A. Bulloch
Christopher Cook
Cook
Billy Sinclair
Blue Mountain Schoo
Sfiss
Marlon Williamson
Santa Claus
Joanns Shortill
Toronto
Toronto Normal Gohoel
Euchangs
Christmas Cheer for British Children Fund Reaches Milestone
The Herald reports a strong donor response to the Christmas Cheer for British Children Fund. Canadian convoy members reach Britain safely ahead of Christmas, including No 10 General Hospital Unit with 85 nursing sisters. Major J Tel ford Diehn and Lieut J L Lambert are among local notables in the group. Total donations to date exceed 3100.45, with recent contributions totaling 2380 in two cheques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
Dominion
Edith R. Dick
Crown Attornery
Atlantic
J. Amnott
Bajor
Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry
Winnipeg
England
Canada
Bass
Portage ls-Prairie
Blanitoba
J. L. Lambert
Georgetown High School
Lambert
Brockville
Lorne Scow
Brampton
Camp Borden
Max Strang
J. A. Strang
Georgetown
Lieut
Strang
University of Toronto Engineering School
Royal Canadian Corps of Grignals
Officers’ Training School
Brookville
Barriefield
Edward “Ted” Scarlett
Rcap
Norman Scarlet
Sella Lane
The
Herald
Toronto Evening Telegram
Lord Mayors Pond Owrseas
Hince the Herald
Toronto
Herald Weekly
B.W.V
Texas
Norval Athletic Association Disbands During War
The Norval Athletic Association halts activities for the war as enlistments shrink its ranks. Monarchs hockey team assets sold to fund Christmas for British children, with $3000 donated via George Crown and Ray Pomeroy. Norval merchants supported players. past success included Rumley Cup contention before disbanding.
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Norval Athletic Association
Atde Sports
Norval
George OC. Crown
Ray Pomeroy
Herald Office
Brown
Norval Merchants
The
Monarchs
Vic Rumiley
Acton
Christmas Report for Glen Williams Public School
The Christmas report lists student names with marks and absences across grades VII to I, noting high scores for Catherine Bingham 83 and Robert Addy 86 while averages hover around the mid range. The document catalogs teachers and rooms with numerous Norton and Haines family names across grades and includes asterisked absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Williams Public School
Robert Addy
Ghiley Preston
Rose Marie Robinson
Jace Beaumont
John Haines
Margaret Willctt
Victor Ostrander
Fane Thompson
Barmioe Cain
Harold Davison
Roy Norton
Normah Davidson
Betty Dickenson
Donald Schenk
John Hancock
Joie Pry
Leslie Dickenson
Robert Norton
Norma Mckfordo
Harold Hulu
Paul Wagstaffe
Mary Davidson
Catherine Bingham
Ruth Presswod
Louise Robinson
Bernice Gibos
Marion Hramp
Nadine McQuarrie
Beth Bingham
Carl Schenk
Audrey Norton
Russell Robinson
Weather Chronicle Shows Extreme Canadian Slush and Cold
The month began with a record cold of 23 below zero before Christmas, then a mild week with a daily mean around 26.6, followed by two or three days of rain that compacted about half a foot of snow. Current conditions are icy and slippery, demanding cautious navigation. Local weekly records accompany the note.
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H. L. Hutt
Shelburne rink destroyed by fire on Sunday night
A fire devastated most of the Shelburne arena including offices and dressing rooms while the fire brigade saved portions of the building. The 2010 structure, built by Shelburne Rink Limited and later operated by the Rotary Club, faced an uncertain future with plans for storage in Acton and an open air rink for youths. Milton arena continues to operate as hockey season approaches and the Arenas Board seeks a caretaker and staff for the current term.
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Shelburne
Ontario Pire AM Marshall Scott
Shelburne Rink Limited
Rotary Club
Up Acton Way
Acton
Ontario
Milton Arena
Social and Personal News From Local Families
Lloyd Boyd of Gaspe spent Christmas at home. Jack Williamson and Marion Williamson with friends in Harriston. Rev R C Todd and Colleen visited Toronto with J H Lavert y. Albert Webster of Oakwood and C D McEacheron with Ronald were guests at Lillico home. Jack Boomer of Toronto spent Christmas with Armstrongs and Cicely Lettie Boomer. Allan Allen arrived overseas per a cable. third son to go overseas. Pres Harry and Harvey Allen both overseas over a year. Roy Poullis at University of Toronto. visiting the Poullis home. Jack F Poullis of Toronto spent Christmas week-end with his parents.
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Lac
Roy Poulls
University of Toronto
R. B. Poulls
Jack F Poulls
Toronto
Lady of 82 Pays 3 Years in Advance
A Brampton Conservator note describes an elderly lady aged 82 walking from Scott Street to the office, renewing her subscription after decades of readership. The piece humorously notes her fey sidewalk conditions and mentions a $5 advance payment to cover three years.
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Conservator
Brampton
British War Victims Fund Sent to Toronto Telegram
The British War Victims Fund was forwarded to the Toronto Evening Telegram amounting to 2063.07 dollars. A separate Christmas Cheer for British Children donation of 160.38 dollars was also sent to the Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Evening Telegram
Telegram
Holiday Ration Books Issued To Soldier Applicants
Wartime Prices and Trade Board branches in Georgetown and surrounding districts began active work during the holidays issuing ration books for tea coffee sugar and butter to soldiers and air force personnel home on Christmas and New Year leaves. The board, formed last November, lists members including Ald Mrs Roy Arnold Mrs Chester Matthews Acton A Near Nassagaweys Township Reeve Howard May Esquon Township Birs Alex Hayes and P Reid with headquarters at the Municipal Office Main. More items will come under board jurisdiction as time goes on and local orders expected to expand its reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown and District
Prices and Trade Board
Air Force
Ald
Roy Arnold
Chester ‘Matthews
Acton A. Near
Nassagaweys Township
Howard May
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Esquesing Council
G. Wesley Murray
E. Cleave
George Currie
Wm. A. Wilson
POR Rieve
R. Howard
R. H Hamter
Thomas Bird
Reyve O. W. Murray
David L Joe
A O. Claridge
POR
George Outuite
Ty David L Jor
Thomas
Baptist Church
Tueaday
United Church
St. George's Church
H Knox Church
Ballinafad
Georgetown Herald
B.W.V. Fund
Britian
Edlier
Passat Vuad
Norval Athletc Association
Glen Williams Public School Reports
Grentor Room
Doris O'Hara
Billy Haines
Charles Norton
Isabel Ostrander
Gary Cooper
Charline Gibbs
Margaret McQuarrie
Garnet Haines
Sylvia Norton
Blake Inglis
Harold Inglis
Eleanor Schenk
Milded Norton
Harpin Beaumont
David Cooper
Lillian Norton
Preddie Dickenson
Ronnie Hilts
Douglas Logan
Carl Hill
Billy Mokfordo
Billy Barclay
George H. Leake
Norval United
Georgina Young
Bodwellee
Norval Athletic Assoc
W.P.T.B
Harrison Isees
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