Brantford Bank appoints ROH. Ireland new manager
ROH Ireland is promoted to manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce Brantford branch, succeeding G W McLing. Ireland has been active in town affairs since moving here three years ago. His wife and children will remain in Georgetown until the Ireland family relocates. The new manager, Frederick W Chapman of Hamilton, joins from Thorold where he led the bank for two years. Chapman, aged with two children, has 21 years in banking and serves in Kiwanis and church roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roh. Ireland
Canadian ‘Bank of Commerce
Brantford
Ireland
Od? Knox
Presbyterian Church
Trade
Bowlings
Bank
Windsor
Douglas
Elizabeth
Georgetown
Frederick W. Chapman
Hamilton
Frank Chapman
Stoney Creek
Fort Erie
Toronto
Barrie
St. Catharines
Thorold
Jill
Rick
Chapman
Thorold Kiwanis Club
St. John’s Church of England
St. John's Men's Club
Canadian Legion
Lincoln and Welland Regiment
Thorold Board of Trade
Victorian Order of Nurses
Peninsula
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
George
Sudbury
Margaret Leslie
George H. Leslie
Irelands
R. H. Ireland
Bank of Commerce
Readers defend arena use for hockey youth in Georgetown
A letter from W. G. Bell defends the arena board for allowing outside-town hockey practice on Sundays and praises local parks and arena managers as taxpayers serving the public. He urges restraint in criticizing pagan institutions and calls for unity among citizens and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forks
Arena Board
Parks Board
Georgetown
W. G. Bell
Mother Dies in Walkerton Stroke Claim
Mrs. Leslie Clark received word that her mother, Mrs. William Anderson, died at her Walkerton home from a stroke suffered earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Clark
William Anderson
Walkerton
Anderson
Limehouse Women’s Institute Brings Community News
Mrs Chas Jones and children visited relatives in Everett. A biweekly marathon prize event was held February 8 with winners in various categories. Car accident aid involved a Norval driver avoiding a collision. W I members donated medals for Haltonusic Festival and funded a scholarship. Next fundraisers support Britain emergency relief. District activities included citizenship talks and a visit to Od Folks Home at Brampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Jones
Everett
R.L. Davidson
E. Miller
George Burt
Russell Miller
Nelson Stark
M. Swackhamer
A. W. Benton
Montreal
R. Lane
W.L
O. Mulder
Kirkpatrick
Batkin
Ontario
W.I
E. Sanford
Limehouse Women's Institute
Junior GRC Forms With Elective Leaders
A Junior GRC was formed at a meeting at Mrs. Harry Lewis's home on King Street. Tom Palmer was elected president, Bob Caseley vice president, Marina Emmerson secretary, Wanda Timbers treasurer, and John Farmer publicity chairman. A planned Friday party for pre teenagers will be held in the Old Town Hall from 6 30 to 8 45 with admission priced for one adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lewis
King Street
Tom Palmer
Bob Caseley
Marina Emmerson
Wanda Timbers
John Farmer
Old Town Hall
Euchre and Dance Planned by Stewarttown AYPA
The Stewarttown AYPA held its second regular meeting at the school with President Ken Murray presiding and 25 members present. Plans were made for a euchre and dance at Esquescing Community Wall later this month, with the next meeting set for March 4 and all community youths invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown Aypa
Ken Murray
Parables Sermon Highlights and BYPU Activities
The pastor discusses Jesus parables and lessons from Scripture in a Sunday sermon focusing on the Kingdom of Heaven and judgment. Fragments note a BYPU singing party, a Monday meeting, and a growing Jr BYVU group meeting Mondays at 4:15 as church life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYPU
Jr. Byvu
Casa
Georgetown Man John Test Dies at 35
John S Jacek Test 35 longtime Georgetown resident died of a heart attack Saturday night. He worked for Provincial Paper and served in the navy during the war. Survived by wife Margaret and two sons Neal and Shawn. brothers Frank and Duncan. Funeral at McClure Funeral Home with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Battle of Britain Films at Armouries Next Week
Local event features Battle of Britain films and German captured titles shown at the Armouries. Screenings start 8 p.m. Tuesday February 22 for Lorne Scots Regiment members and are open to all civilians. No admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Lorne Scots Regiment
John G Emmerson minister in States and Canada
Funeral services were held Monday at the McClure Funeral Home for John G Emmerson a minister in the United States and Canada He died in his sleep last Friday at the home of Rev Frederick Rundall 59 Argyll Street Toronto The service was led by Rev John Green of St Catharines assisted by Rev Frederic Randall Rev Robert Nesg of Toronto Comrade Dave Bowman and Branch 120 Canadian Legion attended the graveside in Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown Pallbearers were W G Bell W G Marshall Wilfrid Hunter Ken Hunter George Riddall and Alex Taylor Emmerson born 68 years ago in Durham County England began coal mining at Craghead then joined the Durham Light Infantry He emigrated to Westville Illinois in 1904 studied for the ministry and was ordained in 1910 in Marion Illinois He served in Illinois Alabama and finally Nelsonville Ohio before moving to Georgetown in 1926 He worked for Smith and Stone Ltd Georgetown Clay Products and Alliance Paper Mills as a fourth class stationary engineer He returned to mission work in the past year and held a fellowship with the International Fundamental Christian Association He was a pastor at the time of death Surviving are his widow three daughters Mrs Arthur Mushlain Victoria BC Mrs Albert Test Jr Georgetown and Mrs George Teasdale Brampton and four sons Robert Acton Stephen Georgetown James Toronto and Wheldon Georgetown Eleven grandchildren and three brothers William and James Georgetown and Robert Craghead England also survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCluren
George’ Emmerson
Frederick Rundall
Argyll
Yoronto
John “Fhomay Green
St.‘Catharines
Emmeynon
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
W. G. Bell
W. G. Marshall
Wilfrid Hunter
Ken Hunter
George Riddall
Alex Taylor
Mr. Emmerson
Durham County
England
Craghead
Newcastle on-Tyne
Durham Light Infantry
Isabella Jane
Weatville
Ilinois
Emmerson
Independent Holiness Church
Marion
Illinois
Vilinois
Alabama
Nelsonville
Ohio
Smith and Stone, Ltd
Alliance Paper Mills
International Fundamental Christian Association
Canadian Legion
Arthur Mushlain
Victoria, B.C
Albert Test Jr
George Teasdale
Brampton
Robert
Acton
Stephen
James
Toronto
Wheldon
William
Local Notes From Glengarry and Area
Mee MacCauskell of Glengarry visits Mrs. Eleanor Snow while Mrs. Archie Gates stays in St Josephs Hospital Guelph. G Cree longtime resident dies in Guelph Hospital. Balinafaed hockey wins semi final 2 1 over Shiloh with Wright and Snow scoring. Evening Auxiliary meets with Mrs N Sinchar presiding. Mrs O RK Flindad presents What is Christian Stewardship and Mr K Cotton talks Women with the New Look in China. Members plan to pack a bale for Europeans in March donations welcome. Mrs Sinclair sings To Go Where You Want Me To Go. An April open meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. MacCauskell
Glengarry
Eleanor Snow
Archie Gates
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
G. Cree
Guelph Hospital
Baliloaa
Shiloh
Grant Wright
Sam Snow
N. Sinchar
O. RK. Flindad
China
K. Cotton
Europe
Georgetown Church Weekly Schedule Highlights
Georgetown Baptist Church lists services and activities: 10 am worship, 11 am morning hour, Sunday School at 7 pm, Sunday Observance at 8 pm, Monday B Y P U at 8 pm, and Wednesday Bible Study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Baptist Church
B.Y.P.U
Knox and Limehouse Churches Sunday Schedule
Rev. Alex J. Calder leads Knox Church with Sunday School at 10.00 am and Bible Class at 10.30 am. Public worship at 11.00 am and Evening Service at 7.00 pm. Limehouse church holds Sunday School at 1.30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox and
Limehouse
Alex J. Calder
A. Knox Church
School Board Approves 1949 Education Budget Increase
The Board approved a total education budget of 28,200 dollars linking rises in Public and High School costs to 1949. It notes two new teachers and two new classrooms, potential campus expansion, redecorating costs, and a 25 cent arena use charge split with students, plus an attendance officer appointment and a library board rep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Walter Biehn
High School District Board
Milton
Harry Watkins
Repret
Watkins
M. H. Moyer
Harry Knight
Halton
Kenneth M. Langdon
Social and Personal Notes From Town Gatherings
Miss Joyce Hill of Toronto visited in town with Miss Margaret Sargent. Mrs. Frank Bennett of Toronto visited with Miss Marjorie Gault. Miss Joyce Smith from Welland Hospital staff stayed with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Todd of Niagara Falls spent days here with Mr. and Mrs. James F. Evans. The Andrew Frank family of Nassagaweya visited the Evans home. Miss Helen Glynn of Toronto stayed two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Shain on Norval Road. Mr. Ralph Ross from Toronto renewed acquaintances here. Week-end guests at Mr. and Mrs. John Gunning's were Miss Pat Elley of Windsor and Mr. Don Desprez of Peterborough. Mrs. George Whitney returned home after hospital stay on the Noryle Road. Mrs. Stewart Magwood and son Peter of Sussex, N.B. were in town for a few days for the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Charles Valentine. Ruth Hancox hosted a Valentine Party with Helen Muckart and others. Glendwright Hillock celebrated his sixth birthday with friends at home. Jit Kentner hosted a seventh birthday party with many guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Hill
Toronto
Margaret Sargent
Frank Bennett
Marjorie Gault
Joyce Smith
Welland Hospital
Frank Smith
R. C. Todd
Niawara Falls
James F. Evans
Andrew Frank
Nassagaweya
Helen Glynn
A. E. Shain
Norval Road
Ralph Ross
John Gunning
Charles Street
Pat Elley
Windsor
Don Desprez
Peterborough
George Whitney
Noryal Road
Guelph General Hospital
Stewart Magwood
Peter
Sussex
N.B
Maywood
Charles
Bert McMann
Sharon Parmeter
Billy Spence
Barry Hayward
Karen Shortill
Danny Golden
Patsy Bouskill
Irene Bouskill
Karen Armiunn
Brenda Hawes
Dianne
Jit Kentner
Frank Kentner
Sherron Bradbury
Carolyn Biehon
Gail Briaisley
Stewart Town Women Institute Holds February Meeting
Esquesing Women's Institute met at Mrs Walter Lawson's home last Tuesday evening. Members quilted upon arrival and approved donations to the Halton Music Festival and Lowville Community Centre lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing Women’s Institute
Walter Lawson
L. de Vries
Halton
Lowville
W.Y
Canada
Sanford
J. McLennan
Lawson Sr
Lawson
de Vries
Expect Recreational Council Appointments Next Monday
After several meetings of a 25 member Recreation Committee eight individuals will form a permanent Recreation Council and be named to the council next Monday night. The group emphasizes broad policy advice across management labor education clubs churches and civic bodies and may include one or two at large members. An operational group will work with sports drama arts and crafts and coordinate with the recreation director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A& Permanent Recreation Council
Alex Maclaren
GRC
Church
Che
Halson
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Junior G.rc
Euchre & Dance
Stewarttown
Aypa
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Moses
Egypt
God
Promised Land
John S.jacek
C. V. Williams
Fred Tost
Ind Hamilton
Provincal Paper Lower Coall
Tate
Navy
Georgetown Hunters and Anglers Club
Cruidi Legion
Margaret McBrride
Neal
Shawn
Twee
Frank
Duncan
Fred
Henry
W. G. ©.Thompson
McClure Funeral Home
Alfred Sykes
Elmer Burt
Joseph Rice
Ben McHarg
Wray Bessey
Ted Johnston
Armouries
John G. Emmerson
States
Ballinafad
Helen
Ern Batkin
Mir
Stewart Town
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