Sir Henry Drayton to Speak at War Savings Meeting
Sir Henry Drayton will be the speaker at a War Savings Meeting scheduled to begin at 8 30 p m DST tonight.
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Sir Henry Drayton
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1941
Page
1
Weather records and heating costs this winter
The column reports weekly temperature and precipitation with several days of sun. It notes a colder December–January average versus last year and explains higher coal use due to more cloudy days and less sunshine affecting automatic stokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Armstrong
Barber Floral Co
Sol
Stoker
Mrs Starret Dies at Son’s Home
Mrs Starret, widow of Robert Starret, died at her son W Alvin Starret’s residence on the 8th concession Esquesing area. Funeral services were held at the son’s home with H McClure assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ¥. Starret
Son
Tienes
W. Alvin Starret
H. ©. McClure
Bollywood's Song and Dance Talent Shines in Strike Up the Band
A fragmented notice notes film industry performers in Strike Up the Band with an orchestra for a trip and references to metical aid and Shop Around the Corner. It mentions a twelve year old radio star named Early and a southern context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollywood
Local Bank Renames Staff After Weekend Change
Last weekend changes in local bank staff occurred as Norman Stewart was brought from the Tara branch of the bank to fill a new position. His home is in Kincardin. A staff party honored Mr. Bartlett as he departed, with a scarf given as a token of regret. Friends later visited Miss Margaret Long’s home to present him with a billfold and key case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Stewart
Tara
The
Benk
Norman
Kincardine
Bartlett
Margaret Long
Norval Rifle Club Scores From Monday Evening
The Norval Rifle Club posted results with Johnson 100 x 9, Wilson 100 x 9, Hustler 100 x 9, Atkinson 100 x 8, Lisk 100 x 7, Robertson 100 x 6, Meredith 99 x 9, Cantelon 99 x 7, McKinney 99 x 7, Downes 99 x 6, G Hall 99 x 5, Stark 97 x 6, Stevenson ST x 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Rifle Club
Johnson
Wilson
PF. Hustler
Atkinson
Lisk
Robertson
Meredith
Cantelon
McKinney
Downes
G. Hall
Stark
Stevenson
Regiment Parades To Aid War Savings Drive
Lt-Col Cousens reviews the troop smart drill on Saturday night by local militia. A parade on Main Street in aid of the War Savings drive with Lieut Roaf in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousens
Bods Dufferin
War Savings
Witte
Roaf
Georgetown Choral Society Hosts Well Attended Legion Party
The Georgetown Choral Society held a large gathering in the Legion Rooms last Friday for members and friends. The event featured bridge euchre and dancing with luncheon served afterward. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. R. T. Paul and W. G. McDowell and to Mrs. C. Tyers and Miss Ethel Brownridge for euchre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Choral Society
Legion Rooms
R. T. Paul
W. G. McDowell
C. Tyers
Ethel Brownridge
Trail Rangers Ski Hike Moonlit Credit River Valley
The Trail Rangers of Georgetown United Church led by Stewart Maclaren conducted a moonlight ski hike along the Credit river valley on Friday night. They demonstrated the practical value of their open air training scheme with a campfire meal of soup and hot drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail Rangers
Georgetown United Church
Stewart Maclaren
Credit River Valley
Amateurs Delight at St George's Church Charity Night
Amateur program at St George's Church last Friday raised funds for the stoker fund. Acts included the "Gypsy duet" and a ventriloquist act, with a quiz program led by Dr J D Kelly and brain trusters. The show featured skits, opera-style singing, and an orchestra under W Mendham, drawing hearty amusement from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Church
Stoker
Beal Baber
Erie Ted C
Rena
Tompan
Girls” Trio
T Moyer
Mra
Welle
Snadw
W. V. Grant
Flossie
J. D. Kelly
G. L. Cousens
M. H. Moyer
Clifford Reid
Fred McNally
Bill McNally
Cecil Davidson
Joe Hall
Weir Reid
D. Train
W. G. O. Thompson
W. Mendham
Auditor's Report Accepted and Tax Roll Deadline Set
Auditor's report presented to the town council was accepted and filed. A motion was passed to return the tax roll by March 4. A by law restricts the north west side of Mill Street and two no parking signs will be erected near the post office. A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday February fifteenth at St. John's Church. The groom is Mr Joseph Powler and the bride is Mrs. Bailey of Hornby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prema
Mill Street
Kagael
St. John's
Cchurch
Bailey
Hornby
Joseph Powler
Bur
Ray Fowler
Cole-Davenport Wedding Held Last Saturday
The marriage of Miss Margaret Port daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Davenport and Vern Cole occurred last Saturday. Miss June Frank Georgetown played the wedding music. The bride wore white with her mother’s veil and orange blossoms. Arthur Davenport attended. The couple will reside in Georgetown with Vern at C J Buck’s meat and grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Oelsiveau
Esther
Arthur Davenport
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude
Card of thanks notes appreciation for kindnesses and words offered by many people. The wording thanks Mbnate and hearth for support and sympathy during a difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aym
Mrs Hayes Addresses Council Of Women
The February meeting at Mrs C V Williams home drew a good turnout. Attendees unanimously approved buying War Savings Certificates worth 20 dollars for the club treasury. Mrs Clarence Hayes spoke on democracy offering a hopeful view. Mrs J B Mackenzie reported on the Ottawa convention. A drive for old gold cotton and linen was planned. Tea was served by Mrs Williams and Mrs W E Nodwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servic Pertin
C. V. Williams
Club
Treasury
Clarence Hayes
Speaman
J. B. Mackenzie
Ottawa
Williams
W. E. Nodwell
The Girls Lookout Club Meets at Miss Inez Scott’s Home
Limehouse notes report the Girls' Lookout Club held its regular meeting at Miss Inez Scott's home on Saturday afternoon with vice president Inez Scott in charge in the president Miss Ivens’s absence. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. E Morrow visiting Mrs. Lane, Mrs Yeates and Mrs King visiting Mrs Sutherland, and Harold Scott driving to Toronto. Master Alan Sutherland and Miss Gray are noted as visiting in London with Mrs J. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lookout Club
Inez Scott
Ivens
E. Morrow
Lane
Yeates
King of
London
Sutherland
Alan Sutherland
Miss J Gray
Jos. Scott
Harold Scott
Toronto
Don Bil Newton
Sun
War Victims Fund Reaches Fifty Dollar Mark
After the first list was published, local donations surged to reach the fifty dollar milestone. District residents Helen, Donald, and Bartion were among those credited, with several contributors bringing in various amounts as support continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Herald War Victims’ Fund
Hale
Dean Bright
Thureday
Herald
Helen
Donald Ana “Baartion
Bridge Benefit for War Victims Fund Held at Legion Rooms
A community bridge party raised funds for the British War Victims Fund at the Legion Rooms last night. The organizing committee included Mrs. Anne Lawson, Mrs. W. E. Nodwell, H Clure, Mrs. P. F. Blackbill, P. Chapman, and W. O. Biehn with a future euchre night planned. The door prize went to Mrs. George Brown of Norval and attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Rooms
Anne Lawson
W. E. Nodwell
H.clure
P. F. Blackbi
P. Chapman
W. O. Biehn
Norval
George Brown
W. R
Stewart Town Community Gatherings Mention Weekend Visits
Unclear OCR text references visits by Mrs. Joseph Standish to Mr. and Mrs. John Standish and mentions a World Day event in the council chamber scheduled for Friday afternoon February 28 at 2 30 Standard Time. The fragmentary notice hints at a ren ne ees who wish to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Standish
John Standish
Hunt
Newmarket
Council Chamber
Mission Band Holds February Meeting at Mrs Kirkwood Home
The Ballinafad Mission Band gathered at Mrs J Kirkwood's home with strong turnout. Plans were made for an Easter bank-offering during the holidays. Florence Sinclair led the Living Epistles in Korea. Annie Snow accepted a role and prizes were awarded to Mrs Tom Givens and Mr Bernard Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Band
Annie Snow
Tom Givens
Bernard Miller
War effort notes and local visitors in Ontario
A clipped telegram style item lists Miss Margaret Newman of Toronto visiting Mr and Mrs Grim Miss Mary Macdonald of Oakville and Mrs Browne along with Mr Albert Aileen of Guelph and other names as part of a local social roster with a call to support the country by signing a War Savings plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Newman
Toronto
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