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Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1939

Page

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Georgetown Triumph Over Bolton In Hockey Playoff Thriller

Georgetown edged Bolton 5 4 in a tense playoff game. Crichton and Tost starred for Georgetown with Crichton supplying key passes and net play, while Bolton pressed for a late equalizer. Frank Dewhurst suffered a facial gash but stayed on, and Riddall Grosskruth Norton and Harris scored for Bolton in a dramatic finish.

Frank Dewhurst Hall Bolton Crichton Riddall Walstick Thorugh Don Grosskruth Gon Norton Sanderson Georgetown Harris Citadel Tost

Annual Meeting Reports Encouraging Church Increases

The annual meeting notes a very encouraging condition with increases in membership and missions. Mr. Alex Maclaren served as secretary and a dainty lunch was served by the wives of the official Board at the close.

Yp.u0 Alex. Maclaren

Georgetown High School Hosts Open Night Event

Georgetown High School held its open night to let the community explore the school and its activities. The event followed a planned program and aimed to boost familiarity with school offerings and activities.

Halton Garage Operators Hold Meeting

The Peburary Halton garage men met with members and visitors including Harry Harper and P McPherson. A ladies night was set for March, a committee to arrange it was formed, and Harry Harper addressed the group. Johnny Emmerson performed songs and refreshments were served after a social half hour.

Halos Harry Harper P. McPherson Johnny Emmerson Georgetown

Cardinal quotes praise for late pope in solemn funeral note

The passage honors the late pope, praising his heart, noble mind, and statesmanship. It recalls his encyclicals defending family rights and education, calls him a monument in Christendom, and prays for eternal rest as it laments his death.

Holy Father Christendom Gregory Leo

Experience Teaches A Small Boy On Front Step

A fragment describes a small boy seated on his front step in a mood, as a sister’s lipstick remark provokes him. The text hints at family tension and a moment of teenage or childhood moodiness.

Horticultural Society Elect Officers for 1939

Horticultural Society elects officers for 1939 with J B Mackenzie as treasurer Ralph Ross as secretary auditors J D Kelly and Ga W McLintock directors for two years. With 141 in the treasury the year’s prospects look good.

FSC J. B. Mackenzie Ralph Ross McLintock W. Nadeon

Holstein Friesian Meeting Names Western Ontario Director

The Holstein Friesian Association of Canada re elected H Robinson a Western Ontario director at its annual Holstein event. The mature 305 day twice daily milk class was led by Lynn River Tensen Olive owned by Emerson Ford of Hornby with 18 215 lbs milk and 630 lbs butterfat. Olive is a daughter of Highland Re Echo King Mercedes.

College View Prancy Keyes A E. Woodley & Caenes Ont F. R B. Breckon Bronte Lynn River Emerson Ford Hornby King Mercedes Terete Halton Hol- Sets Terete H. Robinson Holstein- Friesian Assoc Canada Ontario

Shooting session yields top scores and upcoming club visits

The Monday shoot produced high marks with top scores near 100 in the aggregate and All-Canada League. Notable scores include W. Wilson 99 and C. Mere dith 96. The Hamilton Rifle Club visits Feb 20 by bus with fifteen firemen, followed by Norval Rifle Club and Rifle Club of Toronto visits on Feb 23 and possibly Feb 27 from O A C of Guelph.

W. Wilson C. Meredith W. Lisk A. W. Wilson FP. Stark P. Hustler Toronto O.A.C. of Guelph Murray Board of Hydro Commissioners Georgetown Glen Williams Bell Telephone Co Municipal World J. H. Smith Council Chamber Jos. Sanford I. M. Bennett Wilson and Harrop May and Murray Board of Health J. C. Williams Wm. Allan G. Leonard

Esquesing Council Minutes Show Winter Maintenance Costs

The Esquesing Council met in Stewarttown with all members present. Officials discussed snow plough purchase delays, relief accounts, and payments to utilities, health, and road maintenance. Meetings were adjourned to February 13 and later to March 13 with routine notices and accounts approved.

Stewarttown N. A. Robinson J. D. Adams Sawyer Massey Wilson Harrop

Controversy Over Bren Gun Contract Dominates Week

The House debates the Bren gun contract with the Inglis Company amid partisan tensions and parliamentary protests. Minister Ian Mackenzie defends the deal as among Canada's best, praising Hahn and the Anglo Canadian industrial partnership.

Public Accounts Standing Committee Commons John Inglis Howe Minster of National Defence Ian Mackenzie Inglis Company Hahn Splner Canada

Brampton Defeated by Georgetown in Hard Fought Hockey Tilt

Brampton fell to Georgetown hockeyists in a week elimination after a spirited near-full crowd show of local support. Despite a mild evening, Brampton’s team could not overcome Georgetown’s superior play and early momentum.

Georgetown Curling Club Hosts Annual Bonspiel

The Georgetown Curling Club held its annual bonspiel with participation from rinks including Jon, Milton, Erin, and Eltchener. The Guelph Club supplied their plant for disposal and attendees reported an enjoyable event.

Georgetown Curling Club Guelph Jon Milton Erin Eltchener

Medallions Celebrate Royal Visit To Canada Schools

Medallions about an inch in diameter will be distributed free to all school children through the Provincial educational authorities. Silver and bronze medallions will be sold at leading Canadian post offices as souvenirs of the royal visit starting May 16 at Quebec aboard HMBS Repulse. The design features the Majesties on the obverse and a map of Canada with the royal tour route on the reverse, with Latin inscriptions A Mari Usque Ad Mare and Regiam Canada Salutat.

Canada Quebec

WMS Auxiliary Meets at Ashgrove on February 14

The Ashgrove WMS Auxiliary held its meeting on February 14 with ten ladies present. A favorite scripture verse answered the roll call and minutes were read before addressing several items of business.

WMS Wilson

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Foronto Bolton Combines Georgetown High School Halton ST. Valentine Gia Church Beli Pri- Saxe Miss Horticultural Society Norval Rifle Club Esquesing W.W. A Coiti Wilson and Ashgrove
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