Deputation from Band to Council Receives 300 Grant
Town council reviews 1940 committees and officer appointments. Fred Ballantine granted use of town hall for athletic club. Henry Shepherd named Chief of Fire Brigade with salary 67.50 yearly. Donald Latimer Deputy Chief. Various grants, staff appointments, and by laws approved. monthly council meeting set for first Tuesday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towt Oo Goimell
Yesir
Councitillors
Jos
Fred Ballantine
Ontario
Good Roads Associar
Salvation Army
A. E. Wilson
Brown
Mackenzie
Donald Latimer
Wm Ritchie
Cave
Hall
Council
Cripps
Relief Commission
John Oliver
C. Thompson
Ae Ward
W. MacCormack
Georgetown Herald
Davison
Gravel
W. Robb
W. C. Anthony
Sts
Printing Co
J. Schultz
McDonald
Hydro Commission
Georgetown
Ty McDonald
A. Ryan
W.F. Bradley
W. G. ©. Thompson
Public Library Board
Nellie Gardimer
J. M. Re
Fear Rail Service To Be Discontinued In Erin Township
Citizens fear a CPR decision to forego building a Belwood Elora Branch bridge may end railway service from Cataract to Flora. Deputy Reeve Edgar Huxley pledges to stop track lifting. The 1877 $40,000 township bonus financed the line serving Erin Hillaburg Orton. 250 square miles could lose rail access to Alton Cataract Junction Fergus and Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
Grand River Commission
C.P.R
Elora
Belwood
CPR
Flora
Edgar Huxley
Erin
Hillaburg
Orton
Credit Valley
Alton
Cataract Junction
Fergus and
Guelph
C.N.R
St Georges Woman's Auxiliary Annual Meeting Report
The annual meeting led by Rector Rev W G O Thompson praised the year's work and outlined plans for 1940. Officers elected include Honorary President Mrs W G O Thompeon, President Mrs W V Grant, Treasurer Mrs P F Blackburn, and Secretary Mrs E E Young, with several vice presidents and sectional leaders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Woman's Auxiliary
W. G. O. Thompson
W. G. O. Thompeon
M .Coffin
E. McGuigan
FP. Laws
W. V. Grant
D. W. Baxter
8. Walker
P. F. Blackburn
E. E. Young
Doras Ty
E. Feller
W. Bullivant
W. A. Supt
M.gault
Baby's
8. Dewhurst
Ae Megpege
F. Laws
J. D. Kelly O
A. Collins
Miss Lindsay
Rompson
Mesdames
Lorne Scots Band Elects Officers for 1940
The Lorne Scots Band held its title meeting on Friday evening and elected officers for 1940. Honorary members include B. Stone L. E. Pleck J. B. Mackenzie Col. G. Cousens Col. Jas. Ballantine H. C. McClure and Mayor Jos. Gibbons. President A. MacNabb Vice-President J. Scrymageour Secretary-Treasurer N. Herbert. Committee C. Landsborough B. Wilcox F. Armstrong G. Long Librarians T. Herbert J. Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lormne Scots
B. Stone
L. E. Pleck
J. B. Mackenzie
G. Cousens
Jas. Ballantine
H. C. McClure
Jos. Gibbons
A. MacNabb
J. Scrymageour
N. Herbert
Acton Fire Brigade Elects Officers and Local News
Acton Alberta reports the annual Fire Brigade meeting electing Chief R M McDonald and other officers. Nora Waterhouse engagement celebrated at St Albans with gifts and singing. Acton council to approve $12 152 for general tax rate, up from last year by $1 542.00 due to a $600 shortfall last year and bank note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Roszell
Turner Valley
Alta
Acton Friends
Acton Fire Brigade
R. M. McDonald
W. Chisholm
J. Lambert
W. R. E. Blair
Ivan Harris
Gordon Smith
H. L. Ritchie
St. Alban's Church Hall
St. Alban's Church
Nora Waterhouse
E A. Brooks
Frank Marshall
Carrie Crawford
Nora
Esther Taylor
A. H
Acton
George Finney Elected Warden of Halton County
Reprint notes show A. D. McBride of Caledon elected Warden of Peel County by a two vote majority over challenger Stanley Leitch Reeve of Erin Village Also mentions Burlington Reeve John Blair deputy reeve Rex Hume Georgetown Milepost and other municipalities reporting wardens and deputies in Halton Peel and Wellington counties including Oakville Esquesing Nassagaweya Nelson Trafalgar and Milton with Warden results and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
John Blair
Rex Hume
W. 8. Hall
A. D. McBride
Caledon
Peel County
Stanley Leitch
Erin Village
Wellington County
Lorne Scots Band Seeks Financial Support a Council Plea
Mr. Alex MacNabb president of the Lorne Scots Band in 1640 appealed for help as the band faced about 200 in the red. He asked the Council to raise the grant to 500 with three ties, noting town funding 250 government 150 and donations plus engagements. The Council limited support to 300, urged cost cuts, and urged more public entertainment from the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. MacNabb
Lorné Scots
Towggver
Wywn
Aes
MacNabb
New WMS Officers for 1940 Installed at January Meeting
The WMS announces 1940 officers led by Honorary President Mrs Totten and President Mrs Walter Browridge. Installation conducted by Rev Totten with devotion led by Mrs Jas Barnes. January meeting at Mrs Walter Browridge’s home included reports, social hour, and plans for monthly Red Cross donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMS
Totten
Walter Browridge
Thomas Giffen
John Bellboddy
Geo. Nurse
F. Ruddell
Missionary Monthly
P. Wilson
C. B. Dick
Fred Wrigglesworth
Isobel Wrigglesworth
A. J. Ruddell
C. B. Dick Mission Band
F. Wilson
Cecil Wilson
Bright Star Mission Band
Enchre Club
Lester Miller
United Church Annual Meeting Highlights 1940 Officers Elected
The Ballinafa column reports Rev M Waddell's improving health and a busy United Church annual meeting. Rev A O W Foreman led the session with strong financials, J P Kirkwood reelected treasurer, cash secretaries H Hills and R Warne named, and organist Mrs B Vannatter recognized. Mission funds and Sunday School plans, including monthly missionary tasks and a Birthday Box, were outlined. Officers for 1940 include Rena Sank Ate Warnes MY R Shortiit and a Temperance section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Waddell
H. McIntosh
Toronto
B. Vannatter
Mission Circle
E. Swindlehurst
Muriel Crossman
Margerite Kentner
Temperance
Edith Warne
Ethel Swindlehurst
The
United Church
A. O. W. Foreman
J. P. Kirkwood
H. Hills
R. Warne
R. Ghoftill
Miss B
Hills
M. & M. Fund
Rena Sank
Ate
de. Warnes
MY. R. Shortiit
Temperance Sect
Presbyterian W M S Hold January Meeting In Limehouse
The regular January meeting of the Presbyterian W M S was hosted by Mrs. A J Smethurst. The Girls Lookout Club met at Mr. and Mrs. W Lane with good turnout and high scores by Harry Knight and Mrs. Smethurst. Ed Beerman returns to activity after three months in Christie Street Hospital for a shoulder ailment. Miss Given Hill secured employment with Smith and Stone Ltd Georgetown. Church services canceled due to bad weather. Mrs Gilbert English won the quilt raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian W.M
A. J. Smethurst
Presbyterian Church
W. Lane
Harry Knight
Norman McDonald
Lillian Hu
Minnie Harding
E. Beerman
Ed. Beerman
Christie Street Hospital
Given. Hill
Smith & Stone Ltd
Georgetown
Gilbert English
Girls Lookout Club
Weekend guests at Glen Haven and hospital notices
Glen Williams and Allan Anderson with family visited Glen Haven hosted by Roger and Mrs Gugot. Mrs Wagstaffe, patient at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph, is recovering after an operation. Toronto visitors Tom Beaumont and Miss Vivienne Guyot were also mentioned. The Ladies Guild of St Alban's Church held an annual meeting with officers elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Anderson
Toronto
Glen Haven
Roger Gugot
P. G. Wagstaffe
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Tom Beaumont
Joseph Beaumont
Vivienne Guyot
Toronto General Hospital
Gertrude Cain
Cooper and Meeks
New Toronto
Toronto Exhibition Ground
Anlo
Ladies‘ Guild
St. Alban’s Church
Treasuter
W. G. O. Thompson
W. G. ©. Thompson
Beaumont
Hepburn, Jr
Correspondents Wanted Herald Desires New Reporters
The Herald announces a call for correspondents to join its reporting staff. It seeks individuals with keen observation, reliability, and promptness to provide news items, features, and community notes from various districts.
Esquesing Agricultural Society Elects Officers at 1940 Meeting
Frank Petch spoke as president noting attendance gaps and a modest deficit. Officers elected include Herb Cleave as first vice president, Spencer Wilson as second vice president, Oscar Lerch as secretary, and P W Cleave as treasurer. The session outlined fair plans and praised cattle, sheep, and poultry shows amid improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Feteh
Petch
Mfrgers
Society
Oscar Lerch
P. W. Cleave
Geo. W. Davis
Esquesing Agricultural Society
T. J. Fisher
Ae Frank Petch
Herb. Cleave
Spencer Wison
J. H. Bingham
J. D. Godfrey
McGibbon Hotel
Georgetown
Halton County finances show debt drop and 1951 aim
An annual Halton county financial statement reports a approximate 1939 surplus of 3500 and a debenture debt fall of 650000 to 340400 from a year ago. Officials estimate possible debt freedom by 1951 if no new debentures are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
Halton
Administration of Justice
Children’s Aid Society
Childrens’ Air Society
Nasdagaweya
Trafalgar
St Albans Vestry Meeting Recap Glen Williams
The annual Vestry of St. Albans Church Glen Williams met Tuesday led by Rev W G O Thompson. Reports from Churchwardens St Albans Guild Sunday School and Junior A Y P A showed good status. Arthur Beaumont named Rector's Warden and Montague Merryday People's Warden. Richard Beaumont added to Board of Management and Ralph Bludd Harry Tracy and Richard Beaumont to Sidesmen. Joseph Beaumont elected Lay Delegate for three years. Congregation then adjourned with benediction and Guild ladies served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban'’s Church
Glen Williams
W. G. O. Thompson
Joseph Beaumont
St. Alban’s Guild
A.Y.P. A
Arthur Beaumont
Montague Merryday
Richard Beaumont
Ralph Bludd
Harry Tracy
St. Alban's Guild
Red Cross Work Room Opens for Polish Relief Effort
The Red Cross work room in the Post Office Building will be open Monday from 1 to 3 and 5 pm for ladies of the town to prepare a shipment for Polish relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ontario radio loot causes surprised listeners
Radio listeners in Ontario report their tuned items were taken and replaced with four minute newscasts, sparking interest and confusion among residents about the incident and its source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Reeve Finney Pushes More Religious Education in Halton
Reeve George Finney of Nassagaweya calls for expanded religious education across Canada. A one year county council veteran and former secretary treasurer of school section No. 8, he backs Nassagaweya conservation efforts and timber moisture preservation. Born in Derby England he came to Canada thirty three years ago to farm in Nassagaweya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Finney
Nassagewaya Township
Canada
George Gordon
Halton
Nassagewaya
Pinneys
Nassagaweya
Nassagaweys
Reeve Finney
Derby
England
Mrs Bennett Knits Socks for Soldiers of Three Wars
In Georgetown Mrs Jawiés-Bennett works with the Red Cross to knit socks for soldiers of the South African War and World War I, now extending to the boys of a new conflict. Her long standing knitting pig and skill keep her pace steady for this enduring wartime aid.
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Pinance—Hall
Cripps, Mackenzie
Madonald
Aulting
Mackenzie Printing and Itodacttrial Cave
Mac
Cripps, Hall
Welfare, Light and Police
Bro
Fear Rail
St. George’s Woman’s Auxiliary Annual Meeting
Lorne Scots Band
Joe Oe Oe
George Finney
Warden OP Peel
Ashgrove
A. Shortill
Ballinafa
Limehouse
Frank Pete
New i
Princess Pats
Princess Pats Regiment
Winnipeg
Orama
Canadian Active Service Force
Gunty
ST. Alban's
Nassagewaya Reeve
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