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Newspaper

Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 16, 1938

Page

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Georgetown Juniors Oust Milton in Group Playoffs

Georgetown juniors defeated Milton to advance to the group final in a two-game set. In the first game Milton led 2-1 after the first period, but Georgetown rallied to win 5-3. The rematch featured rough play and late scoring as Georgetown won 3-2 to secure the aggregate. Sonny Stockford starred with four goals across both games.

G. “Mac” McGilvray Georgetown Milton County Towners Orangeville Harry Gaktham Sonny” Stockford Stockford Burrows Bob Goldham Eddie Binsell Green Timbers McMurchy R. Brush W. Coxe M. Sproat Learmont W. Cox Sprout Soloski Tee Hillman Kitchener Bimsell Kemshead Goliham Golkiham M. Coxe Schenks McMurthy Cox Brobbie Sproat

Intermediates overpower Milton 9 to 3 in weekly match

Intermediates seized a fast paced OLA game at Milton and outscored the homesters 9 to 3. Milton's goals came across all three periods while Georgetown tallied three in the first, two in the second, and four in the final. Canon and Clements Blinco led Milton. Test, Chaplin, Ward, and Ritchie scored for Georgetown.

Milton Homesters Georgetown Canon Clements Blinco Mil Test Chaplin Ward Ritchie

Brampton Edges Bolton 8 7 in Overtime Thriller

Brampton Intermediates defeated Bolton 8 7 in ten minutes of overtime after a tight game. Soloski Worthy and Long led Brampton with early goals, Weiler Soloski and George Thompson added in the second, and Weller sealed it in overtime while Richardson the Brampton goalie was injured.

Brampton Bolton Tromne Gibson Soloski Worthy Crocker Chapman Weiler George Thompson Norton Young Corcker Weller Schaefer Richardson Long Anthony Wings Thume Johnny Jones Guelph Brampton Midgets Bolton Continuation School

Georgetown High School Hockey Opens Season at Erin

The Georgetown High School hockey team visited Erin for the season opener. A fast game saw Georgetown lead early, but Erin rallied with Gear and Ramesbottom scoring to end 7-5 as Erin tops Georgetown. Referee Joe Sanders.

Georgetown High School Erin Erinites Boyle Goldham Gear Ramsbottohy McMillan Ramesbottom Georgetown Kemshead McMenemy Goksham Beaumont Lorriman Early Long Murphy King McCumber Magill Barbour Burchill Coburn Thomson Robertson McDonald Green Smithy Joe Sanders

William Robinson Named Director of Holstein-Friesian Association

At the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada annual meeting, William Robinson of Hornby was elected director for Western Ontario. The appointment marks a deserved leadership addition to the association’s western region.

WM. Robinson Association OF Canada Holstein-Priesian Association of Canada Wm. of Hornby Western Ontario

Heater Explosion Injures Young Girl in College View

A jacket heater exploded at a home in College View injuring a nine year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Loriman. The blast damaged the house contents and surrounding barns. the cause is unknown but the family was not seriously harmed.

College View Lorriman Ur Lorriman

W C T U February Meeting Reviewed Work and Delegates

The February W C T U meeting at Mrs C B Dayfoot’s home was led by Mrs A R Vannatter. Mrs A Reeve gave a Psalm LX devotional, and the group discussed the past year’s work. Delegates to the Local Council of Women and Ontario Temperance Federation were appointed, with Miss Alva Cripps praised for a vocal solo. The next session will be hosted by Mrs A R Speight in Guelph.

C. B. Dayfoot A. R. Vannatter A. Reeve J. Elder Cumming E. Willard F. C. Overend Dayfoot Vannatter Overend Council of Women Ontario Temperance Federation Trinity United Church Toronto Alva Cripps A. R. Speight Guelph

Dr J B Reynolds to Address Milton Short Course Banquet

Announcement from J E Whitelock Halton Agricultural Representative states the Milton Three Months Schools in Agriculture and Home Economics will close with a banquet at Milton town hall on Feb 25. Dr J B Reynolds principal emeritus of Ontario Agricultural College will be guest speaker. The courses opened in late November with seventy four registrants and over fifty daily attendees. A recent Cream grading competition awarded prizes donated by Gro Dawson Halton Cream and Butter Co to Helen McGibbon Edith Wrigglesworth Elmer Douglas and Howard Armstrong.

J. E. Whitelock Halton Milton J. B. Reynold Ontario Agricultural College Milton Town Hall Gro, Dawson The Halton Cream and Butter Co Helen McGibbon Edith Wrigglesworth Elmer Douglas Howard Armstrong

Tomato growers approve marketing scheme in Halton

Halton Tomato Growers vote virtually unanimously for the proposed scheme for the marketing of tomatoes for processing. W. N. Gilbert reports a Nelson township meeting with seven growers and a canvassing committee now close to complete returns.

Halton Tomato W. N. Gilbert Halton Tomato Growers Nelson Township Gilbert Wm. Newman Farm Products Control Board

Norval Rifle Club Awards Knife for Aggregate Score

At the Norval Rifle Club weekly shoot Dr. J C Stevenson donated a pearl-handle hunting knife for the aggregate winner Harvey Nurse posted a perfect 100. Visiting CEPAs from Streetsville scored well and Mr Atkinson reached 100. Next week a silver crested teaspoon will be competed for as weekly events continue. Final club scores list H Nurse 100 R W Hay 100 F Johnson 99 E McKinney 99 G Hall 98 F Hustler 98 W Lisk 97 W Robinson 87 P Stark 95.

Norval Rifle Club J. C. Stevenson Harvey Nurse Cepa Streetsville Atkinson H. Nurse R.w.hay F. Johnson E. McKinney G. Hall W. Wilson Fr. ‘Hustler W. Lisk W. Robinson P Stark

Georgetown High School Board Adopts 1938 Committee Lineup

The Georgetown High School Board met on a Monday in February, paying tribute to late Horace Bingham and approving county funding placement in current town revenue. New officers were named with C. B. Dayfoot as chairman, F R Watson vice chairman, and W V Grant as financial steward. committees set for property, supply, and other duties.

Georgetown High School Board Auth Dr. FP R. E. Watson Thampaesae vGerento, Son Groller Society the American News Co R. H. Thompson & Co Dominion Rubber Co J. P. Reid S- J. Roberts Ontario Library Book Co Richardson's Hardware Beare's Limited Georgetown Hydro Comm J. H. Bingham Horace Bingham Fce Halton General Accident Insurance Co F. R. Watson C. B. Dayfoot W. V. Grant Financial Stewart R. B. Foulis Rev. Thompson Dr. Watson

Local Social Notes From Dunnville Area

Mrs E Swindlehurst visits near Dunnville with daughter Mrs Sidney Hayss. John Snow recovers from flu at home. YP8 postponed meeting next Sunday led by Citizenship and Missionary convener. Elmira visitors Mr and Mrs R H Carbett with the Merriams. February W A meeting at Mrs Wuey’s. Irish Supper planned for March 18. Reading by Mrs A Forman and contest led by Mrs J Kirk. lunch served. Markham visitors Mr and Mrs J H Gibson weekend with Merriams.

J. H. Gibson Markham Merriam’s

Claireville Amateur Contest Winners Named

Glen Williams reports Miss Gertrude Cain won first prize in Claireville's amateur contest last Friday night among 21 entrants. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Moore and others spent Sunday with the Fry family. Mr and Mrs Halpin were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph with Mrs Halpin injured from a broken hip.

Gertrude Cain Claireville A. Moore W. ¢Itchard T. Bachelor N. Brewer A. Brandon Jack Fry Wm. Halpin St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Halpin

Erin Business Changes Stir Community Haste

The Advocate notes Foster Grocery will close its Erin store after a big sale by P T Hill and Co. Rumor swirls about a Hydro Electric sale. Mrs Beth Smith visits with Mrs R W Hull then returns to Milverton for a brief period. Mrs Gardner of Orangeville and her daughter depart Erin Creamery for the southern winter.

Erin Foster Grocery Advocate P. T. Hill ‘and Co Beth Smith R. W. Hull Milverton Gardner Orangeville Miss Gardner Erin Creamery Thoraday South

Esquesing Council Meeting Notes February 14 1938

Esquesing Council held its February 14 1938 meeting with Reeve N A Robinson in the chair. Present were Deputy Reeve W A Wilson Councillors C H May G W Murray and Edwin Harrop. motions approved payments for relief accounts road expenses and various local services and that by laws regarding borrowing and road superintendent salary be read and passed with adjournment to March 14.

Stewarttown W. A. Wilson C. H. ‘May G. W. Murray Edwin Harrop N. A Robinson Tovnamp Nassagawega Canadian Bank of Commerce Toronto George E. Eliett Ontario Good’ Roads Association H. May Bell Telephone Company County Office Supply Co Georgetown Herald Municipal World J. H. Smith Council Chamber I. ‘M. Bennett George E. El-iott Z Wilson Ray Harold C. McClure Thos. Anderson St. Michael's Hospital W- A. Wilson C. H. May Haropee

Norval church events feature tea sale and choirs

A Valentine Tea and home baking sale at the Rectory drew locals with Mrs. Brook and Mrs. Hughes greeting guests and Mrs. Hewson earning high score in euchre. plans included a CKOC guest Dick the Amateur Gardener, a Grace United Church Male Chorus concert, Mount Pleasant Church night, and a Chinguacousy Sunday School leadership course in Brampton with multiple organizers and dates noted.

W.A St. Paul's Anglican Church W. G. Brook J. Hughes Prairie Maguire T. E. Hewson Georgetown Miss Oliver CKOC Hamilton Norval Grace United Church Brampton

Annual Seed Fair at Acton Promises Strong Show and Seed Sales

The third annual Seed Fair under Acton Halton and Ontario agricultural groups will run March 11 and 12 in Acton. Top prize draws interest, exhibitors must stock seed for sale of equal quality. Junior judging on day two features grain and seeds fruit vegetables and cream grading with talks by Prof. Raithby and Prof. Rehnke on soil fertility.

Acton Exquesing County of Halton J. A. Carroll Agricultural Societies For Ontario J. D. Smith Ontario Department of Agriculture Geo. E. Raithby Animal Husbandry Dept Ontario Agricultural College Guelph G. N. Rehnke Department of Chemistry J. E. Pearen A. E. Woodie Urer J. E. Whitelock G. W. Murray W. A. Wilson A. Swackhamer Edwin Harrop T. J. Brownridge Ernest Readhead

Milton News Briefs Report Local Happenings

J M Dick of the Bank of Toronto is assigned to St Marys branch for three weeks then Kerwood for three weeks before returning to Milton. Harold Douglas broke a leg during hockey and is hospitalized in Guelph with favorable progress. Miss Gladys Marsh wed Feb 9 to Douglas Menzies Robertson and received a cup shower and later a large miscellaneous shower in Esquesing Township. Campbellville home of George Gullis burned last week destroying the house and garage. Halton Protective Association members and friends enjoyed a banquet at the LOOF hall last week with many attending.

J. M. Dick Bank of Toronto St. Mary's Kerwood Milton Harold Douglas R. R Guelph Gladys Marsh Douglas Menzies Robertson R. Reid Ethel Ellis C. Kerr Miss Marsh William G. Tolton Esquesing Campbellville Halton Protective Association Tney

Acton Families and Church News Highlight Local Events

Ex-warden and Mrs A Mason left Saturday for a holiday in St Petersburg Florida. Wives R Clark of Guelph celebrates her ninety birthday born in. Vestry reports at St Albans Anglican Church show Pargeter re elected People’s Warden and George Chapman Rector’s Warden. Rev A E Brooks presided. Kerr of Acton becomes Hackney Horse Association president for his long winning record.

A. Mason St. Petersburg Florida R. Clark Guelph Acton St Alban's Anglican Church Bruce ‘Pargeter George Chapman H ‘Webster A. E. Brooks Wm. Keith Hamilton Earl Charlotte Macard Bornne

100 Men and a Girl heads Gregory Theatre bill

Universal comedy drama with music opens February 2 at the Gregory Theatre featuring Deana Fite and Alice Durnin in supporting roles. The program includes Eugene Pallotette in Bay Man Godfrey and Adolphe Menjou praised in Sing a Star.

Gregory Theatre Fite Deana Durnin Alice Ready Tsice Eugene Pallétte Bay Man Godfrey Adolphe Menjou

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HOCKE J. B. Reynolds Ballinafad Glen Williams Esquesing Council Mrs. Blue Black
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