Halton County Musical Festival Heads to Georgetown
Cleave and Lindsay head to election polls on Monday but the Halton County Musical Festival will be held in Georgetown at United Church on April 25 26 with Roy Fenwack of Toronto acting as adjudicator Four township elimination festivals will take place in Esquesing Nassagawega Trafalgar and Nelson on April 11 and 12 Lloyd Tufford of Barrie will adjudicate the township eliminations Two competitors will advance from each township to the Halton festival to reduce duration.
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Halton County
Georgetown
United Church
Roy Fenwack
Toronto
Esquesing
Nassagawega
Trafalgar
Nelson
Lloyd Tufford
Barrie
Elect 1940 Officers of Countess of Strathmore LO Dee
The Countess of Strathmore Chapter LO.D.E. met at Mrs Wallace Thompsons Monday evening Feb Sth with twenty members present. Six new members were sworn in and badges presented. Officers for 1940 were elected including Regent Mrs K D Barber and Treasurer Mrs Wallace Thompson as well as other posts. The chapter approved affiliations and donations to Red Cross Polish relief and Canadian Legion War Service. The wool committee reported sock and helmet production and a WW II era war service contribution. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess of Strathmore
Lo.d.e
Wallace Thompson
Cathcart
Ontario
Dann
J. Squires
Red Cross Society
Canadian Legion War Service Inc
Lorne Scots Regiment
W. G. O. Thompson
K. D. Barber
C. V. Williams
S. Mackenzie
I. McDermid
L. Lambert
J. Hart
Ethel Marshall
Hilda Erwin
R. F. Barber
Albany Tornado Damage Report Reaches Georgetown
Morley Pettit writes from Tifton Georgia recounting Albanys tornado disaster with million dollar damages and casualties. He notes Red Cross rescue efforts and highway guards while confirming his family suffered no injuries.
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Bir
Albany
Georgia
Red Cross
Georgetown
Aldeny
All Canada Mourns Passing of Lord Tweedsmuir
Lord Tweedsmuir the Governor General of Canada died in Montreal after brain operations following a fall. Funeral services were being held in Ottawa as the nation mourned the loss of a long serving viceregal figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Canada
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Dominion
AH Oean Loord Tweedsmuir
Montreal
Ottawa
Campaign Debates Wax as Ottawa Sets Election Pace
Ottawa reports the stalled campaign as Prime Minister King and Defence Minister Rogers deliver keynote speeches on national unity and war policy. Conservative leader Manion rejects conscription while ministers plan Western tours and Quebec momentum grows ahead of March 26 polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
King
National Defence
Rogers
Quebec
Canada
Mr. King
Manion
Brockville
Howe
War Supply Board
Lapointe
Justice
Menion
Port Wilam
Ian Mackenzie
Pensions
Van
Prince Edward Island
Osley
Nova Scotia
Gardiner
Cardin
Power
Hepburn
Ontario
Milton-Hughes Cleaver Seeks Re Election at Princess Theatre
In Milton, Liberal Milton-Hughes Cleaver will seek another term as MPP with opposition from Geo Atkins National Government candidate. Nomination is March 11 at the Princess Theatre Milton as Dominion Parliament dissolved two weeks ago ahead of the March 26 federal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Milton—Hughes Cleaver
Liberal Party
Géo. Atkins
National Government
Dominion
Halton County
Milton
Hughes Cleaver
Geo. Atkins
Oakville
Norval Rifle Club Hosts Toronto Visit in February
The C N R Rifle Club of Toronto will visit the Norval range on Monday February 19 bringing 15 to 20 competitors. Norval members aim to equal their past turnout. Dominion games scores show many good marks with H Nurse and M Atkinson leading at 100x10 and others like C Meredith 100x9 and A Robertson 100x9.
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C.N.R. Rifle Club of
Toronto
Norval Range
Norval
Norval Club
Dominion Gue
H. Nurse
M. Atkinson
Carnival at Georgetown Arena Promises Large Event
The Georgetown Arena Board announces a mammoth carnival on Friday February 23 with the Lorne Scots Band providing music. A long list of races for various ages is planned including open races for men and women and numerous costume categories. prizes to be announced next week. Frank Petch to be the announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Arena Board
Lorne Scots
Uncle Sam
Frank Petch
February WC T U meeting explores life abundant and temperance study
The February meeting at Mrs. C Dayfoot’s home opened with devotion led by Mrs. A R Vannatter, reflecting on John 6 66 69 and Peter’s confession. The program included a sermon in song by Mrs. A M Nielsen and began a series on scientific temperance based on Alcohol its effects on man by Haven Emerson.
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WC. T.U
B. Dayfoot
A. R. Vannatter
A. R¢éve
Litev
W. A. Cameron
Peter
Jesus
A. M. Nielsen
C. Buck
Emerson
America
Europe
Page
Atkins Named National Government Candidate At Milton Meeting
George O Atkins Oakville publisher and United Empire Loyalist Oakville resident led the National Government nomination in Milton. Allan Nicholson and Geo Thorpe Burlington figures withdrew in his favor while Thorpe had previously held Conservative backing. Atkins criticized King’s war leadership and party politics, Gordon Graydon urged nonpartisan wartime unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Atkins
Oakville Record
National Government Party
R. J. Manion
Milton
United Empire
King
Thorpe
Atkins
Gordon Graydon
Peel
Canada
Hughes Cleaver M P A Busy Man
Liberal candidate Hughes Cleaver spoke at nomination meetings in Hensall and South York, then in Woodstock, Oxford riding. He attended the Governor General s funeral in Ottawa on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Cleaver
M.P
Hensall
Huron-Perth
Peel Liberals nominate Farr and Jon for national government role
At the Peel Liberal nominating meeting George Farr of Brampton was chosen as candidate. He criticized the War Time Price Board as Conservative dominated. Halton MPP Thomas Blakelock defended Hepburn government votes, while Peel Liberal association officers were appointed. Gordon Graydon was the Peel National Government nominee. T H Moorehead heads the National Conservative Association of Peel.
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Peel
George Farr
Brampton
Hepburn
Heburn
King
County Liberal Association
Frank Kitto
John Anderson
Albion
C. H. Falconer
Streetsville
George T. H. Graham
Inglewood
Gordon Graydon
National Government Party
T. H. Moorehead
National Conservative Association of
Peet
Georgetown and Brampton Tie in Overtime Hockey Thriller
Brampton and Georgetown played to a 4-4 overtime draw in a key league game. Georgetown led early with goals from Richardson and Ward, but Brampton rallied on a late goal by Weiler and later Avery in overtime before Richardson equalized. Referee was Bert McCaffery. standings and playoff implications noted for Brampton, Georgetown, and nearby teams.
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Georgetown
Brampton
Bramptonians
Brampton Boys
K. Richardson
Ward
W. Richardson
Burrows
Palmer
Weiler
Gibson
Hoare
Avery
Orangeville
Milton
K. Long
Acton Rural Hockey League Scores and Standings Recap
Acton Rural Hockey League games featured Milton’s 2-1 win over Huttonville and Georgetown Pirates’ 2-0 victory over Norval. Davies, C Bradley, and Kozack excelled for Georgetown while Collier and Blackburn anchored defense. Norval beat Acton 2-1 with timely goals, and Hornby halted Georgetown’s streak 3-1 with strong goaltending by Collier and key plays by Davies.
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Rockwood
Norval
Monarchs
Milton Bruins
Pear Army
Georgetown
Short Davies
C. Bradley
W. Bradley
Chaplin
Huttonville
Milton
Georgetown Pirates
Davies
Bradley
Ryetown
Cameron
Pirates
Collier
Blackburn
Kozack
Hore
Marchment
Mack
Watson
Acton
Hornby
Milton Yellow Jackets Fall 7 1 to Silver Streaks in Hockey
Georgetown dominated the open game and earned a playoff preview as Milton fell 7 1. Scorers included Beaumont and Binsell with two goals for Georgetown while Brown scored Milton’s lone counter. Goalie standout was Milton’s keeper despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Yellow Jackets
Milon
Georgetown
Kemshead
Murphy-Runham
Beaumont
Lane
Binsell
Milton
Brown
Runham
Mrs George Edwards Dies in Acton
Life long Acton resident Mrs George Edwards aged about sixty six died Thursday at General Hospital Guelph after a month of illness. Born Minnie Statham in Georgetown she ran a local baking business with notable success before selling it to H A MacDonald of Durham. Survived by husband daughter Lucy and two sisters Mrs Flynn Denver and Mrs Sham London and a brother Harry Acton. Funeral held Sunday conducted by Rev H L Bennie with attendees from Toronto Washington Beeveton Pontiac Yale Waterloo and Rumsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ige Edwards
General Hospital
Guelph
Edwards
Minnie Statham
Thomas Statham
Georgetown
Lucy
Flynn
Denver
Colorado
Sham
London
Harry
Toronto
Washington
Waterloo
Rumsey
H. L. Bennie
Pree Press
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Cleave
Lindsay
Halton
Tifton
Georgetown Herald
Morley Pettit
Spotight
Norval Rifle Club
George C. Atkins
Hatton County
Geo. Thorpe
Allan Nicholson
Hughes Cleaver, M.P
Liberals
National
Peel County
Reeve
Hydro
Hockey Spotlight
le Hela
Tee
Hugh Lindsay
Ww. Vv
Gran
Cleave Leslie
Grant Lindsay
Lindsay A
Acton Rural Hockey League
George “Edwards
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