22 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
1
A lyrical reminiscence of returning to a childhood home. The piece recalls a tree by the old line and evokes nostalgia for a sheltering, comforting past, with wishes to be back where memories sing of happiness and safety.
An invited crowd heard W C Good outline cooperative gains in Britain and Canada at the Brant constituency meeting chaired by A Annandale. He praised cooperative methods across distribution banking housing and education while noting challenges from loyalty and management. The talk urged farmer and townspeople support for local stores to boost business and democracy.
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce surveys 1921, notes farming price pressures and railway costs, calls for conservation education, and urges resident effort to beautify streets, promote industry, and fund public works as the town becomes incorporated in 1922. It highlights Marshall Judson Ltd progress, hydro rate cuts, and community projects including street frontage care, water supply, and a soldiers memorial.
Acton Mr J S Wilson bought a cement block barn on Mill Street from Neil Patterson for a garage. The funeral of Roxas Johnston Sr. drew attendees from Toronto and Burlington including Mrs Alex Ramshaw and Miss Jessie, and Mrs Colin Dynes and Miss Hazel, with Miss Campbell of Cheltenham present in Johns town. Charles BR Ebbage of Kitchens, formerly Acton, was found dead in his basement on Monday morning prompting community sorrow. Rev Father Goodrow to host a Shrove Tuesday social at St Josephs Parish Hall. Free Press.
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