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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
2
At the first meeting of the 1925 Halton County Council held in Milton Donald McIntyre of Georgetown was unanimously chosen Warden. Citizens praise the honor conferred on the esteemed Reeve.
Council met with Mayor Dale presiding as Reave McIntyre and members attended. A communication from Smith and Stone about town payments was read. Henry Corke spoke on payments. By-laws to borrow 45000 dollars for 1925 and 1926 expenditures were read and passed. Clerk to advertise Norman Speight houses for sale. Marshall Hudson Mortgage action ordered. Council adjourned.
The High School Board meets with members F B Watson chairing and others present. Payments include multiple insurance items totaling 329.87 as well as other small expenditures. A communication from Miss Maud M Peck resigning from the staff is noted, with the treasurer reporting 1924 finances and the board passing a resolution expressing sympathy and appreciation for Miss Peck’s services.
The annual meeting in the Parish Hall presided by Rev P Mayes reported a strong year for St George s Church with record communicants and Easter attendance. Wardens noted 4700 receipts with 1300 toward the Extension Fund and all expenses met. Officials praised mission support and volunteer dedication across departments.
Tea demand grows as tea use increases and production lags. Despite rising prices, a pound yields 250 to 800 cups, making the cost per cup about one third of a cent at a dollar per pound.
Large crowd attends Georgetown Baptist Church anniversary services led by Rev J L Horton B A The sermon centers on the infinite love of God as the power uniting people beyond education or science The choir special anthem and organ solos add to the observance with Miss Horton noted for solos Ray Caldway of the Methodist Church assists at the evening service
Norval Branch of the Women’s Institute holds its monthly gathering at Inverbottom home of Misa McPherson on Thursday February 6. Catherine McPherson RN will present a nursing paper, followed by a musical program and a cordial invitation to all ladies. Norval Young People’s Union meets next Monday at the Methodist church with a debate on whether the automobile has done more harm than good.
Toronto pastor J W S Forster writes Rev Douglas detailing Norval’s Methodist beginnings from 1847 gatherings to the building of the brick church completed around 1851. He recalls James Gooderham's role in laying the cornerstone and the gift deed, tracing a family and community revival effort in Norval.
In recollections of the Norval Church, the narrator recalls candlelit interiors, hymn singing, and the 1889 rebuilding after earlier founders and leaders provided wood, leadership, and support. Families like the Hendersons and Bells shaped the community, leaving a lasting spiritual impact and cherished memories of worship and renewal.
The Norval Cow Testing Association gathered Saturday at Norval Public School with strong turnout. President David J. Howell reported annual progress and urged stricter milk records, better sires, and tighter culling. Officers were elected including Peter Dick as vice president. A summary table listed herd production, earnings, and milk output across members, highlighting top performers and ongoing improvement needs.
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