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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
2
Obituary notices from early 20th century notices blend names
SARGENT In a Gocnmetown on May 30 1928 to Mr Hargent won Died SPROAT At Gender on Monday May 20th 10m the residences of her son in law 3 in Campbell Elizabeth Sanend widow of the late John Sprost Milton in her 02nd ver Cee a lees Fier uM June He ane Domed beloved wife of Thomas Herrymgeuur in her 40th yey THURSTON On Sunday June Ued 192H at 17 Wineya avenue Emily June Duke wife of the late Robert Thurston formerly of ewreee town Ont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Hargent
Sproat
Campbell
Elizabeth Sanend
John Sprost
Milton
Thomas Herrymgeuur
Thurston
Wineya Avenue
Emily June Duke
Robert Thurston
Ewreee Town
Notice to Herald Subscriptions Pay by July
To whom it may concern we thank all who have remitted their Herald subscriptions. A large number remain unpaid and we kindly remit promptly as we must meet our own obligations. All back subscriptions must be paid by July or they will be placed for collection. Please attend to this matter now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Ense
Obituary of Mrs Thomas Sorymgeour in Georgetown
Mrs Thomas Sorymgeour died at home on Monday June 4 after a short illness from pneumonia. She was 49, born in Scotland, and lived in Georgetown with her husband and family. A Knox Presbyterian Church member, she leaves two sons John and Charles and two daughters Nellie and Mona. Funeral was private at Greenwood Cemetery this afternoon conducted by Rev K Mas jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sorymgeour
Helen Maconald
Here Home
Hare
Scotland
Canadas
Georgetown
Knox Presbyterian Church
John
Charles
Nellie
Mona
Greenwood Cemetery
K. Masjean
Engagement and marriage plans amid Ontario family notices
The notice lists engagements and travel among Ontario families. It notes the engagement of Margaret Christina McKinnay to George Everett McLean with a June 16 marriage at Knox Chapel in Toronto. Also mentions trips by Haria Cunningham Gear and others, a fire recovery by Fred Wilson, and several Sunday visits in Erin, Caledon, Glen Williams, and Bracebridge regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harria
Cunningham
Toronto
John Binnie
H. A. Gear
Erin
Stubbs
Thomas
Caleion
Batonlay
Bracebridge
L. Harding
Georgetown
Warren
Glenwilliams
Knox Chapel
Advocate
Esquesing Women's Institute Meeting and Local Services
Stewarttown and Limehouse visitors at Mary Hailey's home. Esquesing WI set for a grand June meeting with a grandmother relic roll call. L.O.L. No. 68 parade to St John’s Church for divine service led by Ed Hodge with visiting brethren from Oakville Milton Hornby Georgetown and Glen Williams. Rev Boyd delivered an appreciated sermon to a large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Linham
Walter
Limehouse
Mary Hailey
Smith
Gladys Smith
Byng
Tracy
Women’s Institute
J. A. Appelle
Tuesaday
L.O.L. No. 68
Ed. Hodge
St. John’s Church
Lyfe
Oakville
Milton
Hornby
Genwilliams
Georgetown
Glenwilliams
Mr. Boyd
Halton Rifles Camp Training Plan at Niagara on the Lake
The Halton Rifles prepare a twelve day camp at Niagara on the Lake from June 18 to June 20 with 141 recruits limited to all ranks. D Company Georgetown will supply five officers and 40 NCOs and men, five openings remain in Georgetown platoon, stores open for uniforms on Monday Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. Sign up through Captain J R Barber Lieutenant H M McClore or Lieutenant M A Kelly or the Company Commander. Further details to follow in next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Rifles
Niagarw On
Department of National Defense
Georgetown
N.C.O
J. R. Barber
H. ©. McClore
M. A. Kelly
C. J. Cummings
O.C.D. Co
Town kitesize measure by filling stations cites city landing fields
A brief note reflects on how a town’s size is gauged by its filling stations while a city’s stature is hinted at by its landing fields, suggesting infrastructure as a marker of growth.
Town council approves grants and services requests
Town council met Tuesday with the chair presiding and councillors present. A $500 grant was approved to promote business, water service petitions were discussed, and a park and fire protection plan were advanced. Numerous accounts were approved and a court of appeal for the 1928 assessment roll was scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counall
Heeve
Ehair
Kelly
Weawy
Mackenzie
Parr
Cleave
Massaren
My. WY
Mimma
Chamber of Commerc
Counoire
Ry. Harker
Valapayen
Willson
Counail
Iadéreauwe Club
Maslaren
Gillman
Addreauxd Council
Mailaren
Mackenszla and
Wallace
Bank of Montreal
Gites
A. Maclaren
W. C. Beasey
J. D.kelly
LeRoy Dale
Good Roads
H. Marchment
W.w
Town Hydro Electric
T. Hall
T.H
H.C. Molore
Ohaira
FP. Braney
Dumping Privil Uiges
Municipal World
Canadian Brass Co
Bailey Brow
C. J. Buck
Charity
A. EB. Cordingley
Town Hall
J. N. O'Neill & Son
F. Sinclair
P. B. Harrison
Poatage
HK. H. Thompson & Co
Ata
Wm. Ward
Elmer ©. Thompson
the Barrett Co
Tarvia
Indies Soft Ball League Formed for Georgetown District
A meeting last night approved forming an Indies' softball league for Georgetown and surrounding district. Interested players should send applications to Mr. L H Wraggette by next Tuesday and have one representative at the schedule meeting next Tuesday at 8 PM in the Water Works Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George‘town
L. H. Wraggette
Seiven
Promotions on C N 8 Electrical Division
Office of E W Oliver manager of electric lines announces June promotions approved by A E Warren vice president of electric railways. J R Empringham becomes assistant manager of the Niagara St Catharines and Toronto Railway and related companies. N B Cummings elevated to superintendent of N J G C and T Railway with base in St Catharines. P R Fowlie named superintendent of Canadian National Electric Railways Toronto Guelphine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Oliver
Canadian National
A E. Warren
Electric Railways
J. R. Empringham
Niagara
N. Bt. C
T. Railways
Toronto-Guelph
High School Board Meeting Recap and Textbook Grants
The April 24 board meeting notes attendance and financial postings including secretary accounts and purchases from United Typewriter Co and others. A motion moved to congratulate L Kehoe editors for the school paper and a May 26 meeting date was set. An assistant auditor and teacher were added to support the commercial department and expanded courses in commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. H. Thompson
Cesteeee
J. M. Dent & Hons
Tilley & Bow
Secratary
UTM
John McDonall
Eee
T. Nolan & Hons
Typewriter Co
J.B
J. M. O'Neill
United ‘Typewriter Co
L'Keho
Carrie
T. H. Thompson & Co
Torants Glolu
Unival
W. Hugi Oo
Walker Wending Qrou
Ie Curling
B.A
Port Hope Wan
Ataif
Bhave
Georgetown plans to attract more industries and workers
The article argues Georgetown can support a population of around 10 000 within town limits and keep taxes low by expanding employment. It urges existing factories to grow, luring new industries to occupy vacant factory buildings, and offering reasonable terms for sale or lease of these facilities to attract manufacturers and wage earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Goeorgatown
Orlor
Blood Pressure and Health Advice From the Canadian Medical Association
The article explains blood pressure as the heart’s pumping force through the circulatory system. It notes normal arteries and the pulse at the wrist, and that abnormal pressure signals possible heart or kidney issues. It urges exercise, proper diet, and regular medical advice from the Canadian Medical Association, with questions answered by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Au.dronel
Canadian Medical Association
College Street
Toronto
1400 Year Elm Tree Found on Ontario Farm
A giant elm on William Hennett's Mono Township farm was measured with 1100 rings, five feet base diameter, and 50 feet height. The tree yielded about 4000 feet of lumber and will be sent to Oakville to be made into baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hennett
Mono Township
Oakville
Georgetown Welcomes New Textile Industry By D Brill
D Brill secured the Canada Needle Works building and Provincial Textile Products will start July 1 making Hody Guard overalls and shirts. Initial staff will be about fifteen, with a future goal of forty to forty five workers in Georgetown Castel town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Brill
Brill
Canada Needle Works
Georgetown
British Royal Premiere of Battle Film Shown at Balmoral
History was made when the British production The Battle of the Coral and Falkland Islands was shown by royal command at Balmoral Castle. The Duke and Duchess of York, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Princess Helena Victoria attended. Admiral Bourdeo’s victory scenes impressed His Majesty who praised director Walter Summers and producer H. Bruce Woolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corone
Falkland Islands
Rex
Georgetown
Satunday
Jano Oth
Balmoral Castle
Duke and Duchess of York
Price Arthur
Connaught
Helena Victoria
Admiral Bourdeo
Walter Summers
H. Bruce Woolf
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Prop
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Court of Appeal
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fFire
C.N
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