Three Die In Hornby Farm Blaze Tragedy
Emerson Laver and his two young daughters Bery 16 and Linda 6 perished as fire destroyed the Hornby farmhouse Sunday night. Sons Ted 20 Gordon 16 and Keith 14 escaped to safety, with Keith severely burned. The blaze spread rapidly in high winds. Mrs. Laver and Mr. Laver escaped smoke. Funeral services were held at Stephen`s Church for the three victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Laver
Hornby
Bery
Linda
Laver
Mr. Laver
Ted
Gordon
Keith
Milton Hospital
Milton
Edger May
Wilfred
Ross Brown
May
June Elliott
Acton
LE Stephen's
J. E. Maxwell
Migue-St. Jean Vows At Holy Cross Church
A Georgetown native, Dr. Frank Williams, died suddenly on Sunday at his home in Toronto. The Migue St Jean wedding at Holy Cross Church followed a De treit trip and residence at Notre Dame de Beauregard Farm. Fr. V J Morgan officiated with Canon A Hoy and attendants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migue
St. Jean
Holy Cross Church
Detreit
Charles Migus
Notre Dame de Beauregard Farm
V. J. Morgan
Canon A. Hoy
St. Hyacinthe
Quebec
Charlie Migue
Montreal
Gabrielle &J. Jean
Lorenzo St. Jean
St. Jean Mise Jeenette Legault
Claire St Jean
Wan Luc
Paul Emile St. Jean
Sam Caruso
Brampton
William Carney
Ladies of the Altar Society
Jack Armstrong
Dick Licata
Mr. Branson
St Catharines
Fr. Morgan
Canon Roy
Georgetown
Frank Williams
Toronto
Frey-Nes Frey Wedding in Knox Church Ottawa
Mr and Mrs Gunther Ernst Frey of Ottawa announce their marriage at Knox Presbyterian Church and reveal the couple will reside in Ottawa where Mr Frey works for Pitometer Company of New York. The bride, Brenda Izabella Robinson, a Royal Bank staffer, wore an imported champagne lace gown. Attendants Miss Islay McClure and Mr Rudolf Ladloff. A reception followed at Hawthorne Lodge Milton. The couple depart for a honeymoon trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Gunther Ernst Frey
Ottawa
Bernice Gowlang
Islay McClure
Toronto
Rudolf Ladloff
Montreal
Miss McClure
Mr. Ludloff
Robinson
Hawthorne Lodge
Milton
Georgetown Bantams Face Hespler in Second Round Hockey
The Georgetown Bantams advance to a second round of junior hockey against Hespler after a 15 to 0 win over Fergus on February 6 and a 2 to 0 Fergus defeat on February 8. Top scorers included Chamiip Davis Doug Richardson Bil Richardson and Fred Harrison as keeper Norm Lockhurst stars for Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Bantams
Hesmee
Fergus
Thistles
Chamiip
Champ
Davis
Doug Richardson
Bil Richardson
Fred Harrison
Georgetown
Lockhurst
Hedt
Minnor
Elmira
Ane
Gia
Last Second Goal Beats Durham Here
Georgetown Raiders rally to a 7-6 win over Durham at the local arena after a tough prior week. Harv Chappel and Leigh Bradbury each scored three goals with goalie Fred Lever taking stitches after a high puck moment. Collingwood shipbuilders visit Friday. lineup includes Scotty Patterson and Leigh Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Georgetown Raiders
Fred Lever
Georgetown
Cata
Max Bradbury
Bill Hewitt
Junior Beaumont
Elmira
Scotty Patterson
Defence Department
Harv Chappel
Leigh Bradbury
Collingwood Shipbuilders
Gerry Ingla
Chuck Currie
Ken Nash
George Grasby
Blair Inglis
Rene Martin
Ron Dixon
Ken McMillan Elected President of Canadian Hackney Horse Association
Ken McMillan was elected president of the Canadian Hackney Horse Association at the annual meeting in Lance Rumble. The event also saw Sheeraatient and William A. Harris named secretary treasurer, with the organization recognizing top Ontario horse showmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken McMillan
Hackney Horse Association
Georgetown
Harding Price Re-elected President Of Esqueaing Agricultural Society
Harding Price was chosen president of the Esqueaing Agricultural Society for a third term at the annual meeting held last Wednesday in Community Hall, Stewarttown. Officers include Spencer Wilson as 1st vice president, Vern Archer as vice president, P. W. Cleave as treasurer, and Garfield L. McGillivray as secretary. The board reports a building fund success reducing debt, total year receipts of 5 030 37 and expenditures 4 594 03 with 2 769 20 paid in prize money.
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Harding Price
Esqueaing Agricultural Society
Stewarttown
Mr. Price
Spencer Wilson
Vern Archer
P. W. Cleave
Garfield L. McGillivray
Fred Chapman
Frank Wilson
William Cromar
John McNabb
Clarence Spence
Percy Clark
James Fisher
Lloyd Fisher
Murt Allison
Jack Willigmoon
R. W. Darou
Gerald Graham
Len Coxe
Robert Cunningham
Wilfrid Bird
Val Stein
Denney Charles
Maurice Baker
Mac Alexander
William Kinrade
Ken Murray
Charlie Hunter
Doug Currie
George Burt
George Wilson
Donald Lindaly
Ted Les
Fair Gate
Georgetown Fair
Defends Abstract Art In Speech To Institute
Dorothy Stone argues against judging art by photographs and supports blending visual and musical arts. She cites Fantasia and Analovision to show color and sound links, urging painters to use rhythm and harmony within artistic laws. The meeting also covered 1953 fairs and upcoming 1954 dates and prize lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedraetonh Women's Institute Jagt
Dorothy Stone
Miss Stone
Georgetown High School
Minas Stone
Mig
Frank Petch
KR. T. Paul
Harry Iunley
Ted Sinclair
Jack Halley
Ern Thompson
Ex-Reeve Celebrates Golden Wedding in Georgetown
William G Marshall and Hertha May Robinson marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an Open House at Knox Church school room in Georgetown. Marshall, long a civic figure, served as town constable and held multiple posts. Mrs Marshall engaged in church and social groups. Family and friends from Georgetown, Erin, Hamilton, Toronto and beyond attended, with Prime Minister St Laurent and other dignitaries sending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Town
William G. Marshal
Knox Church
Marshall
Mr Marshall
Edward
Christina Havens Marshall
Limehouse
Erin Township
Mra Marshall
Almira Lundy Robinson
Hertha May Robinson
Finn
Robinson
Robert Powlle
Frank Lundy
St Catharines
Rideemald Mra
Duncan Ferguson
Ballinafad
Burt Graham
Toronto
Marshalls
Hamilton
London
Georgetown
John O’neill
John Jackson
Silvera
Knox Presbyterian Church
Mea Marshall Abe
Verdun Rebekah Lodge
Women's Institute
Orion Oddfell
Mra
W. E. Marshall
Paul
Tommy
Harold Marshall
William Graham
John Short
Erin
Thomas Wilson
Brampton
Harold Cleave
Mire
Frank Robinson
R. D. Graham
Bearides
Guelph
Stroud
Orangeville
Movies Tell of California Trip by Wilfrid Leslie
Wilfrid Leslie described a plane trip to California and showed color movie reels from his visit. He attended the February Terra Cotta Farmers Club meeting at the Hunters home, visited his brother Lloyd in Pasadena, and his films included the Rose Parade. Irene Hunter played piano, Donald Dolson violin, with Mrs. Alex Dolson at the piano. Mrs. Howard Dolson read “Why I Stick to the Farm.” Mrs. Arthur McKane and Mrs. George H. Leslie organized the program. A prior ladies meeting was led by Mrs. Wilbert Cleave with minutes by secretary Mrs. George Frater. Roll call asked how to relax. A Clarence read a paper titled Down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfrid Leslie
California
Terra Cotta Farmers Club
Willem Hunter
Leslie
Lloyd
Pasadena
Irene Hunter
Donald Dolson
Dolson
Plano
Alex Dolson
Howard Dolson
Arthur McKane
George H. Leslie
Wilbert Cleave
George Frater
Clarence
Trousseau Tea for Brenda Robinson Held at Home
Mrs E R Robinson hosted a trousseau tea at 22 Symes Street last Saturday for her daughter Brenda who wed Gunther Frey in Knox Presbyterian Church on February 6. Several friends attended including Lilly Reynolds and others, though the text is garbled and some details are unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hornby Farm
Gunther Frey
Bantams
Hespeler
Hackney Horse Group
Harding Price Fair Board
FAM
Bey
Chamber of Commerce
Ontario
King Edward
Reeve
Em Batkin
Atsine
Fx Thar Roo
Trousseau
Brenda Robinson
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