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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
2
The session reviews provisions of the Ontario assessment act in a dispute involving Mackenzie McIntyre and Co and others. Arguments center on reductions to $000 for buildings and land assessments and the confirmation of Mrs. McPherson's Victorian Street lot, with references to figures like $16 500 and 10 percent, and motions by Cleave and Arnold.
Isaac Bullivant died suddenly on Monday May 26 after a heart attack. Born in Albion township in 1852 he was 79. He moved to Georgetown forty years ago and worked as a stone mason. His wife’s maiden name was Annis.
A brief note recalls the life's influence of Mrs. John Wrigglesworito Henry Limehouse speaks of the lasting impact she had on those around her and the community, reflecting on memories and values she shared.
At its May 29 annual meeting John Wilson of Bronte was re elected to the presidency for a fourth term. New officers include First Vice President Mrs two or four and a junior. The three county Music Supervisors were named Mrs FP G Russell and Mrs Moore. The syllabus lists details for the association with exports scheduled for November.
Ten year old Thomas Bradley, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P Bradley of Sarnia, died after his head was caught in a car door when his father’s auto left a ditch on King’s Highway No. 7 near Arkona. The doctor, an Alderman, survived with multiple injuries and was hospitalized in Toronto after the crash.
The notice records a payment of 14.50 by the Canadian Legion under an amount previously acknowledged for the swimming pool project.
At a Mil ton Liberal- Progressive convention in the Princess Theatre James Waldebrook of Lake Shore East was chosen as the Liberal candidate. The meeting elected him on the second ballot with bids from W N Joueace Oakville Duncan Campbell Niwaya William Hampshire and Thomas Leslie Esquesyng township Donald Robertson Milton. Waldebrook a Halton County native and long time Liberal has served 23 years on township council and proposes municipal act reforms.
The list shows June September ladies events with dates and activities. Highlights include Luncheon and field day, approaching and putting contest, 2 ball foursome, married ladies versus single, President's day, Handicap contest, lowest score events, hidden score, 4 ball foursome, driving contest, and Captain versus Vice Captain. Every Wednesday is Ladies Day.
Mr John McNally returns from Guelph Hospital in improved health. Leslie Scam arrives home from Hamilton in good health. R J Stringer back from Novar Parry Sound District after two months with his brother. Halton Brick Co. runs at full capacity as local quarries boom. Crops look fair despite a backward season. United Church services at 7 p.m. Mrs R McCauley fractures her leg but is improving. Mr Davish returns to summer cottage, planting trees and flowers to beautify the area.
A Knox Presbyterian Church sermon drew Oddfellows and Rebekahs from Orion Lodge No. 1 and neighboring towns. Rev Kenneth MacLean preached on Joseph and the chain of virtue as the choir and organist Pred M Pollett led worship at 6 45 p m with hymns about feeding His flock and Galilee.
Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to June Std for 5 ton weigh scales to be installed in Norval opposite McKinney's Black Smith Shop. R W CUNNIN Norval.
Eggs for hatching White Wyandottes from year old stock bred from Martin and Aitken strains. Pen 1 headed by a Martin cockbird. Pen 2 by an Aitken cockbird. Price 1.50 per setting of 15 eggs. HL Davidson Georgetown Phase 263.
A school sports event featured many age group races with winners including Dick Riddall, Lloyd, Eddie Stapleton, Jimmie Ruddell, Gordon Webster, Evelyn Wood, Robert Banfield, Dorothy Sargent and Barbara Test. Teachers and relay events noted, with races like sack and wheelbarrow drawing interest. Ice cream ended the program on a high note after a cold spell.
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