Court of Revision Passes Assessments for Georgetown
The Court of Revision met on Tuesday evening in Georgetown with Cripps chairing. Assessments for properties including Joseph Beaumont and George Chaplin were confirmed, the 1933 roll revised, and adjournment moved. Council then discussed garage privileges for J W Kennedy on Charles Street and a High School Board addition, with a ratepayer-friendly holdover and dog tag checks planned.
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Court of Revision
Peat
A E
Georgetown
George É
SA Chaplin
Brown
Eno
Cripps
Lyons
Gibbons
Reeve Davis
Hall
Costigan
J. W. Kennedy
Charles St
Local Council of Women Holds May Meeting at Mrs Butt’s
The Local Council of Women met on Friday May 20 at the home of Mrs H L Butt with many members present. Mrs Nodwell stood in for absent president Mrs Hayes and welcomed attendees. Miss Bennett explained civil law topics including wills and real estate amid a pleasant afternoon tea.
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Council of Women
Csle
H. L. Butt
Nodwell
Hayes
Mrs W J Galbraith Quietly Celebrates 87th Birthday
Mrs W J Galbraith of Brampton marked her 87th birthday on Friday May 27 with close friends and many messages from district residents. She was born in Scotland and moved to Halton when young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Galbraith
Brampton
Scotland
Haltony
Blas Boott
Ampton Hotel Proprietor Br. and Robson Buried
Mr Robson, once proprietor of a hotel at Pinpot, is buried after a long illness. The report notes his involvement in local heating and ventilation trades and his service in the community.
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Ampton
BR. &. Robson
Robson
Pinpot
Sesk
Baptism for Harry Edward Stewart Town
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Standish was baptized at St John’s Church. The godparents named are Miss Frances Jenkinson and Jos Standish. Mr and Mrs P R Bally of Toronto will spend the 24th at their home. A shower for Miss Ruby Tennant, a June bride, was held at the Orange Hall with about 60 guests. Ell Carhart’s orchestra led dancing and gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Standish
St. John’s Church
Harry Edward
Frances Jenkinson
Jos
Standish
P. R. Bally
Toronto
Orange Hall
Ruby Tennant
Ell Carhart
Norman Smith
Jean Tennant
Ballinaf:ad Community Notes from Boissevain Visit and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Wm Kentner arrived from Boissevain Manitoba to visit relatives. Robt McEnery required seven stitches after a forehead cut at a sawing bee. G Hamilton of Galt spoke on temperance uplifting community. Children urged to drink milk over beer for vitamins. May WMS meeting planned quilting and bale pecking. Mrs J Platt Hamilton Conference Branch letter read. Alma McEnery sang That blessed Abode. June WMS to meet at Mrs Beswick s. Mrs D Mathers of Toronto visiting.
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Wm. Kentner
Boissevain
Man
Robt. McEnery
G. Hamilton
Galt
Ontario Temperance Federation
Hamilton
WMS
C. H. and
J. Platt
Hamilton Conference
Bliss J. Shortill
J. Kirkwood
Alma McEnery
Temperance
Wedding greetings reach Acton and Melbourne pair
A notice from Acton extends hearty congratulations to Mrs. George Woods Percy and others of Glen Williams on their wedding in Melbourne in June. It notes Mrs. Harry Acton is Johnston’s daughter with three grandchildren and three great grandchildren residing in Acton, sending best wishes across miles.
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George Woods
Percy
Beattice
Geee
Glen Williams
Tee
Hiase
Mars
Smallman
Durham
Sary
Melbourne
Harry Acton
Johnston
Acton
Ballinafad
Duncan MacMurchy
Norman
Brampton
George Anthony
Sallinafafa
Milton Davis Anderson Heads to Scotland for Exhibition
Milton Davis Anderson left this morning for Scotland to visit the Empire Exhibition in Glasgow. Robt. W. Dredge and Ed. Dredge of Esqtesing departed last week to visit their brother in Kilvington Sask and other friends in Manitoba. Mr and Mrs F Leonard Whit motored to Listowel on Saturday to see Mr White's son Rank R who is a member of the scene.
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Davis Anderson
Scotland
Glasgow
Robt. W. Dredge
Ed. Dredge
Esqtesing
Kilvington
Sask
Manitoba
F. Leonard Whit
Listowel
Mr. White
Rank R
Junior Plowing Match Outstanding in Halton
The Halton Plowmen's Association sponsored a record Junior Parter Plowing Match held on a Campbellville farm. Twenty two youths competed with many first timers. winners span Esquesing Nassagaweya Nelson and Trafalgar districts in junior and senior divisions.
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Halton Plowmen's Association
Peter Peddie
J. A. Carroll
International Plowmen’s Association
N. G. MccLeod
Haiton
Wm. Dales
Campbellville
Esquesing
Angus McNabb
Donald Lindsay
Bruce Reid
Fred Ruddell
Nassagaweya
Ivan Taylor
George Simpson
Nelson
Brock Haris
Stanley Price
Norman Vivian
Vernon Coulson
Freeman Barber
Lyle Dales
Jack Hamilton
Gordon Cartwright
George Heatherington
J. A Carroll
Ontario
Carroll
Halton Association
Plowmen’s Association
W. J. Robertson
Missionary to Peace River District and local notices
Mr Reuben Salmon finished arts exams at the University of Toronto and left for the Peace River District to continue missionary work begun last year. Arthur LeRoy Brechen graduated at Mount Allison College Sackville NB first in his class. Rev H A Brand new appointed to All Saints Anglican Church preached his introductory sermon and moved into the former Weaver residence. Erin Municipal Telephone System and Caledon personnel are stringing a new line to speed service between two offices. A volunteer fire brigade of over 200 saved R T Nesbitt residence on No 10 highway after a late discovery of a blaze causing roof and interior damage estimated at 1500 dollars.
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Reuben Salmon
University of Toronto
Peace River District
Arthur LeRoy Brechen
R. George Overland
Mount Alliston College
Sackville
N.B
H. A. Brand
All Saints’ Anglican
R. T. Nesbitt
No 10
Tuesady
Advocate
Ottawa urged to disallow Alberta debt laws promptly
The Financial Post urges Ottawa to act quickly against Alberta's three debt statutes. Protests from Anglican United and Presbyterian churches push disallowance, with calls directed at Prime Minister Mackenzie King to uphold national unity and moral standards.
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Ottawa
Alberta
Department of Justice
Department
Eugene Forsey
On Gill University
Mackenzie King
United Church
Presbyterian Church
Ernest Lapointe
King
Financial Post
Niagara River Jam Costs Hydro Five Hundred Thousand
The damaged Ontario Power Co plant at Niagara Falls has been replaced by four new generating units with 40 000 horsepower capacity. One 10 000 horsepower unit will run this week, with full 175 000 horsepower by late August. Officials say the ice jam caused a loss of 500 000 dollars.
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Ontario Power Co
Niagara Falls
Hon. W. Houck
Electric Power Commission
1939 Car Markers Adopt Yellow on Black
Highway minister T Bey ten announced 1939 car markers will be yellow on black to improve visibility. He cited poor visibility of 1938 plates and said the new design will be easier to read at a glance.
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T. Beyten
Robert Hall Celebrates His 90th Birthday
Robert Hall marked his 90th birthday on a Sunday with relatives from nearby towns and distant friends. He recalled Halton County Seventh Line from Oakville to Georgetown as a plank road with stage coaches and grain wagons once in regular use, and noted tasks in building the Credit River bridge for the Grand Trunk rail line.
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Robert Hall
Teeswater
Hall
Halton County
Oakville
Georgetown
Credit River
Car and Goods Stolen Here Last Friday Night
Morris Saxe reports entry to Georgetown Creamery with 750 dollars in cigarettes stolen. Albert Livingstone’s car stolen in front of his home on George Street. Police chase leads to two men, George Kelly of North Bay and Vernon Slater, arrested in Alliston for entering and theft. car and goods recovered.
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Morris Saxe
Georgetown
Tornadco
Albert Livingstone
George 8
W. G. Marshall
A. J. Oliver
Milton
Alliston
George Kelly
North Bay
Vernon Slater
McLaren's Castle Rises on Caledon Mountain in Canada
In Caledon Township north of Peel, Alexander McLaren built a medieval style Scottish castle completed in 1866. The fortress sits on 300 acres, inspired by Perthshire strongholds, with rough stone walls and embrasures, reflecting McLaren's dream of a homeland landmark in Canada. Now operated by caretaker William Purdy and his family, the castle remains a stark North British relic among Caledon hills.
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Caledon
Peel
Walter Scott
McLaren
Canada
Caledon Township
Tweed
Toronto
Casa Loma
Perthshire
Alexander McLaren
The
Heather
Perth
Scotland
Caledon Mountains
Grampians
Cheltenham
Plac
Spain
Donaki
T. L. Hay
Woodstock
William of L Purdy
Bill Collier Breaks Record At Buffalo Road Race
Bill Collier of Georgetown running for Gladstone Athletic Club Toronto broke the 3 1/2 mile handicap course record at Buffalo Decoration Day race. He finished in 17 minutes securing a new mark for next year. Johnny Emmerson was among the Canadian entrants with a strong showing. Collier has been thriving recently and may set more records if luck holds.
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Collier
Georgetown
Gladstone Athletic Club
Toronto
Buffalo
N.Y
Butler-Mitchell Athletic Club
States
Canada
Johnny Emmerson
Bill Collier
Lady Luck
Bill
Four Teams Form Georgetown Midget Baseball Loop
Allan Law organized midget baseball in Georgetown for another year. The four teams are the Americans, College View, Maple Leafs, Park, Internationals, and Nationals. The season opens with doubleheaders at the park starting at 1 30 pm with Nationals versus Americans and Internationals against Maple Leafs.
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Allan Law
Georgetown
Gordon Alcott
John St
Americans
College View
Maple Leafs
Park
Internationals
Glen
Natonals
Seetiene Ene Boys
Tip Top Trophy League Sets Play Rules and Schedule
The league approves four teams for the Tip Top Trophy season with home games at Reservoir Park and a 15 player limit. Chris Sargent elected president. season starts 7.15 pm with 9 players required by 7.30. Playoffs use best two of three. finals are best of three. Upcoming matches include Glen Pirates Acton and Businessmen Pirates dates through August.
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Rees Honegran
Gr Geen
Williams
Chris Sargent
Reservoir Park
Inc
Den
Glen
Pirates
Acton Va
Enna We
Acton
Businessmen
Ptrates
Ptrates Va
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Ight School Board
Local Council of Women
Stewart Town
Ballinaf
Mr. King
Niagara River
HYDRO
A. Livingstone
Caledon Mountain
G. “Mac” McGilvray
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