Only a Dad and the 4th Battalion memory in Halton
A reflective piece recalls the role of fathers and the 4th Battalion as it prepares at Georgeson, boarding for Valcartier. It highlights veterans like Wilderspin nicknamed Spin, Pred Wright rising to acting sergeant, Bradley brothers, Sergeant Burrows, Wray, Tommy Alger, and Algeo. It notes hammer toe disqualifications yet two soldiers survive and return to civilian life, honoring service with wreaths and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Domville
Hamilton
St. Jude's Church
Oakville
Halton
Brantford
Gergsroorn
Valcartier
Alder
Horace Smith
Dorien
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Salisbury Plains
Sam Hughes
Acton
Wilderspin
Burrows
Uik SE Hig Ee
Wray
Burlington
Tommy Alger
Algeo
Halton Regiment links to 4th Battalion and Battle Honours
The narrative recalls 1914 detachments from Halton and their service with the 4th Battalion Rifles, earning battle honours. It notes officers from Halton, reinforcements from the 76th, and the transfer of the Regimental Band, with casualties and decorations shaping a legacy of loyalty and duty. The piece reflects on postwar commemorations and the lineage of battle honours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Oliver
Sinbad
Georgetown
Reeve Fleck
C. C. Roe
Halton
OC. Rifles
Halton Rifles
Halton Regiment
4Th Battalion
Royal Regiment of Hamilton
Dufferin Rifles
76Th
Beck
Cannington
Native Ontario wine sale to fall under permit system
The proposed amendment to the Liquor Control Act would classify native Ontario wine sales under a permit regime. Proponents argue earlier allowances under the Temperance Act enabled easier purchases and bootlegging, contributing to abuses, and a permit scheme would curb improper sales while preserving limited access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Village News Roundup Reflects Illness Recovery and Local Events
Miss Annie Cetherwood can be about the home after several weeks illness. Sitting gains popularity as a sport in the village amid heavy roads from recent stockmature. Sympathy extends to Mr. W A L Burchill of the Royal Bank on his mother’s death in Kemptville. All Saints Anglican Church Erin held its vestry meeting. Rev. A W Downer remains pastor for 1980 with church officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cetherwood
Coun
W. A. L. Burchill
The
Royal Bank
Kemptville
Burchill
All Saint's Anglican Church
Erin
A. W. Downer
Paig~tor
Invita
Acton and Georgetown Curling Rivalry Builds Interest
The Acton versus Georgetown curling clash for the P. A. Smith trophy attracts strong local interest. At a banquet by the Canadian National Exhibition last week, A. G. Clarridge attended as a guest. H. P. Moore visited Toronto Tuesday to discuss United Church matters with a committee. R. J. Kerr was elected Director for No. 5 District at the annual Pairs Association meeting in Toronto, covering Halton, Peel, Simcoe and York Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
P. A. Smith
A. G. Clarridge
Canadian National Exhibition
Royal Hotel
H. P. Moore
Toronto
General Council of the United Church
United Church
R. J. Kerr
Halton
Peel
Simcoe
York
Kerr
Milton notices and obituaries drift through season’s end
A mixed local notice set records on pheasant feeding, a Milton native dies in Toronto in his 77th year, and a Campbellville court clerk may be replaced as Nassagaweya division splits. The piece also notes a Milton Crown Attorney overseeing interim duties and a corny quip about bad company from a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Martin
Bmiltom
Mra. J. Schlyer
Mich
William J. Johnstone
Omagh
Trafalgar
Palermo
Jane Rilsabell Speers
Interid
Breckenridge
Toronto
John Speers
Dundas Highway
W. Speers
Bronte
Zér
Campbellville
Nassagaweya
Acton
Milton
Dick of
William Panton
Eight Months at Shelter Care Yields Nine Adoptions
During C. P. Thompson's eight months as superintendent, 26 children were cared for and nine found permanent homes. Maintenance was partly paid by parents, totaling 318050. The building fund holds 1370.13 and bonds and cash 1138.71. Last year receipts were 6119.05 with expenditures 5777.87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Thompson
Tendent
EL Stewart
T. W. Duggan
Earl
Hantana
Smaiteen
W. B. Clements
J. Mockridge Milton
C. H. Stuart
Sheriff Henderson
Brampton
EB. P. Earl
House
Peel
Representatives
E. G. Graham
Deeves
J. W. Hewetson
FP. Vanderlip
Halton
Serge Meratives
T. A. Gorham
A. Inn
N. A
R. Church
J. W
Milton
T. L Lesute
Norval
B- P. Justin
A. G. Davis
Hewe Z Halton Bind
Camp Dawn Dreamy Chat Prompt
A garbled OCR fragment features whimsical and incomplete dialogue about staying up late. The lines hint at a playful scene or dialogue exchange with characters or speakers named Dawn and Twe. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear event or context for a fuller summary.
Frenzied Finance Dialog Sparks Car Purchase Doubts
A rapid exchange between Jones and Smith touches on buying a new car this year. Jones notes plans hinge on paying off the current vehicle before acquiring another.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgetown Herald
JM. Moore
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Canadian “National Electric Railway
Guelph Aroento
Central Ontario Bus Lines Ltd
Norrington
Leroy Dale
King Bldg
John A. Thompson
Mill Street
Paul
FAUL
Matin -Sibhe T-Marews
Recewick Township
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
F. R. Watson
D.D.S
Mds
F. L
O’relll
Frank Petch
Pool and
Malten
Cheltenham
Georgstown i
R. J. Kerr ‘Sauctionesr and Real Estate
Anctiem Gale Gaelnauw Aotox, Ont
F. Gray
Palmer Gredmaty
Dominion
Feace
PHILIP_G
GUNN
Bailey Bros
Mill St
Crosley
Eveready
Dauntless
Invader
Rifles
Col
Jas Ballantine
D&o, VD
Rolls of Fame
Quebec
Nature
D Wheat Company. Ltd
Georgetown Football Club
Frank
W.stewart
H. Silver
Main St. Georgetown
Brunton
Cary
Olle
Chrysler and
Plymouth
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