National President Addresses Local Council of Women
National President Mrs J B Mackenzie addressed Georgetown Local Council of Women on June 5 at Mrs H L Hutt’s home. Guests from Moncton and St John shared remarks after an International Council of Women report. Tea followed as thanks were given for the host’s hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hutt
Georgetown
George ‘Spencer
Cummings
Moncton
Nb, Miss Fairweather, of St. John, N.B., and Mrs. Heaslip
Hamilton
National Council of Women
McMaster University
Health and Child Welfare Department
Mackenzie
Mrs. Spencer
Spencer
J. B. Mackenzie
Canada
International Council of Women
India
Lady Aberdeen
Georgetown Council
Junior Plowing Match at Drumquin
The annual Junior Farmer Plowing Match for juniors under 21, sponsored by the Halton Plowmen's Association, was held on W. S. Alderson’s Drumquin farm Friday. Fewer competitors due to late season and dry soil, but strong ridges were shown by Ivan Taylor, Gordon Leslie, Angus McNabb, and others. champion ridge by Ivan Traylor of Moffat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Plowmen's Association
W. S. Alderson
Drumquin
N. G. McLeod
Galt
Angus McNabb
Bruce Reid
Garnet
Donald Lindsay
George
Ivan Traylor
Moffat
John D. Kelly Elected to Lions Club Presidency
At the Georgetown Lions Club meeting in the MicGibbon Hotel on Monday officers for 1939-40 were elected. John D. Kelly will serve as President with J. S. Ballantine as 1st Vice President and W. S. King as Vice President. H. C. McClure’s role as Deputy District Governor was noted for the district’s Zone 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Lions Club
MicGibbon Hotel
H. C. McClure
J. B. Mackenzie
L E. Fleck
John D. Kelly
J. S. Ballantine
W. S. King
E. W. Coles
W. G. Ooen Lon Tanner
Reeve
R. Licata
A. H. Feller
Ed. Whitter
W. H. Long
T. Elson
Lionism
G.W. McLintock
McClure
D.D. G
Georgetown
Zone 26 Church Parade of Canadian Legion Held at Georgetown
Large turnout from Acton Alton Erin Milton Hillsburg Brampton and Georgetown for the Zone 26 Legion parade. The march formed at the Legion Hall led by the Scots Band to the cenotaph where a wreath was laid and the Last Post played followed by two minutes of silence and Reveille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Alton
Erin
Milton
Hillsburg
Brampton
Georgetown
Legion Hall
Scots
W. G. O. Thompson
St. George's Church
Arthur Hornsey
H. P. Charters
Toronto
Canada
Legion
A. P. Hornsey
Sectional Rally W MS to Be Held at Bethel Church
The eastern Sectional Rally of Halton Presbyterial W MS United Church will meet June 22 at Bethel Church Trafalgar township with morning and afternoon sessions. Speakers include Mrs J S Flatt Dundas and Mrs J W Chapman Burlington and a panel by Mrs R W Clements Milton. Luncheon served by Bethel Ladies. A lawn party is planned for Friday afternoon June 3 at the OAC Guelph with Dominion Board delegate reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
R. W. Clements
Milton
Bethel
J. Laughland
Guelph
Hamilton
WMS
The
United Church
O.ac
Dominion Board
Exams Approach Reminder For Distracted Youth
Quote urges awareness of rising exam pressure as students mutter to themselves and wander, reminding that tests are near and focus is needed. It frames concern for youth amid distraction and emphasizes preparation.
Royal Train Appearance Fails to Impress Georgetown Crowd
Hundreds gather at the CNR station as the royal train passes by without the King and Queen appearing. Locomotive and royal blue coaches draw praise while Georgetown Legion members guard crossings and accompany schoolchildren headed to Guelph to see the royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
CNR
Canadian Pacific
Ing
Georgetown Legion
Legion
Guelph
Glen Williams
Limehouse
Sidney Silver Weds Lucille Kalant in Garden Wedding
In Chudleigh House gardens on Sunday June 4, Lucille Kalant daughter of Mrs Kalant and the late S Kalant of Toronto married Sidney Silver son of Mr and Mrs H Sylver of Georgetown. The bride wore pale blue silk marquisette and rose lilies with Ruth Shankman as attendant. Best man was Mr Nathan Silver. After a reception the couple planned a wedding trip to New York and the Eastern States then reside in Orillis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chudleigh House
Lucille Kalant
Kalant
Mr. S. Kalant
Toronto
Sidney Silver
H. Sylver
Georgetown
Ruth Shankman
Ontario Medical Assoc. Convention at Hamilton 1930s
The Ontario Division of the Canadian Medical Association held its annual meeting at the Royal Connaught Hotel Hamilton with Hamilton Academy of Medicine hosting. Noted speakers included Dr Arthur Hertzler and Sir Frederick Banting. events included luncheons garden parties and sessions with physicians from the United States. Attendees came from Port Williams Montreal and Ottawa among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Canadian Medical Association
Royal Connaught
Hamilton
Ont
Hamilton Academy of Medicine
Arthur Hertzler
Halstead
Kansas
Queen's
Remystoh
Freddick Banning
Canada
Mountain Sanatorium
Mee- Master University
Homewood Sanatorium
Guelph
Friduay
United States
Chas. G. Heyd
New York
Howard F. Root
Boston
Maxwell Findland
Port William
Montreal
Ottawa
Trees Planted on St. George's Church Grounds
To commemorate the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada four Colorado spruce trees were planted at St. George's Church of England. Rev W G O Thompson led services with the Georgetown Citizens Band in attendance. A prayer, hymns, and Psalm readings opened the event followed by a formal planting by Cecil Davidson and a musical program in the church basement with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
St. George's Church of England
W. G. O. Thompson
Georgetown
Pgi
Mr. Thompson
W. W. Grant
St. George's Church
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Cecil Davidson
Thompson
Mary Feller
Micks
Helen McGowan
Norman Deike
Slogan Contest Winners in Georgetown Honored by Hydro Commission
The Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario announces prizewinners in Georgetown contest. First prize Mass Azolyn Hayes of Cre Georgetown for Electricity A Royal Recipe for Happier Homes. Second prize Mrs Neie Lindsay M Donald of Georgetown for Bring Power and Beauty into your Home with Hydro. Third prize Miss Margaret Little of Creargetown for Make Home Life Easier and Happier by Installing Electric Servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Hydro Electric Power Commision of
Ontario
Azolyn Hayes
Creorgetown
Electtricity
Neie Lindsay M Donald
Hydro
Margaret Little
Creargetown
Halton Conservatives Elect Officers at Milton Meeting
Dr Cartl Martin of Milton was unanimously elected president of the Conservative Association of Halton at the annual Milton gathering. Officers include vice presidents R K Slater of Oakville and Mrs E J Hallett of Oakville, secretary F Bruce Pitegerald of Milton, and Chats Leatherland of Acton as treasurer. A motion approved changing the name to Conservative Association of the County of Halton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartl Martin
Milton
Conservative Association of
Halton
R. K. Slater
Oakville
E. J. Hallett
F. Bruce Pitegerald
Militon
Chats Leatherland
Acton
County of
Holstein Field Day Draws Large Crowd at Eden Mills
The Halton and Peel Holstein Breeders hosted a Saturday field day and picnic at Edgewood Park Eden Mills attracting over 600 attendees. Program included speeches by M P P T A Blakelock and M M Robinson, judging by Prof Geo Raithby, and prizes in Ladies Open Junior Partners and Calf classes along with sports for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Peel
Edgewood Park
Eden Mills
Morley Watson
T. A. Blakelock
M.P.P
M. M. Robinson
Burlington
Australia
Robinson
C. D. Graham
Geo. Raithby
Ontario Agricultural College
Hazel Tasker
Milton
G. A. Wilkinson
Cheltenham
Elizabeth Preese
Georgetown
Mary Dunton
Brampton
County Engineer Discusses Paving With Council
Town Council met on Tuesday evening with Mayor Gibbons in the chair and all members present. Minutes were read and confirmed. The county engineer Mr Routh attended as paying agent. Requests were heard for assistance to the Baseball Club and for a grant to the Sick Children hospital. The council approved grants of 350 dollars to the Baseball Club and 11434 dollars to the Relief Commission. The True Blue Lodge of Georgetown was granted a tag day on July 8. Several accounts were passed for future publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Routh
E. Coles J. Ritchie
Canadian Olympic Committee
Canadian Legion
Peel Memorial
General Hospital
Josepiatt
Costigan
Davis
Brown
McDonald
Relief Commission
Hall
True Blue Lodge
Georgetown
Toronto Presbyterial Section Two Holds 24th Annual Meeting
The 24th annual Section Two gathering of the Toronto Presbyterial WMU met at Norval Presbyterian Church on a Tuesday last week. Mrs Nixon of Milton chaired the session with delegates from Georgetown, Limehouse, Norval, Union, Boston and Omagh, Streetsville, Milton, Brampton, and more. The theme Home Foundation guided Scripture readings prayers and hymns throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Riddell
Milton
Sinclair
W. Hewson
Brampton
Disease counts from Georgetown Health Board May 1939
The May 1939 report from the Georgetown Board of Health lists cases of communicable diseases: Scarlet Fever 9, Chickenpox 2, Measles 10, German Measles 5, Mumps 2, Infantile Paralysis 0, Typhoid Fever 0, Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOH
Georgetown Board of Health
Milton Extended to Defeat Georgetown in Ten Innings
Milton defeats Georgetown 8 to 7 in ten innings at Milton after surrendering a three run lead in the eighth. Brydon started for Milton, backed by strong outfield plays, while Clement held Georgetown to four hits over three innings to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Georgetown
Halton County League
Brydon
Felders
Milien
Milten
Blinco
Clements
Clement
W. Ritchie
Smith
A. Ritchie
Chaplin
Test
Annual Piano Recital by Miss Dickie’s Pupils at Public School
The annual recital by Miss Margaret Dickie’s pupils was held in the Public School hall on Friday evening June 2. Assisting artist Miss Margaret Gallagher delighted with selections. many pupils performed in order of appearance including Mary Woods and Elizabeth Baxter. Kathleen Thompson presented a bouquet to Miss Gallagher. pupils then hosted Miss Dickie at Mrs. Co V Williams home. out-of-town guests included Misses Mary and Halen Gallagher of Aldershot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dickie
Marg. Gallagher
A.T.C.M
Margaret Langrill Moreland
Mus. Bac
L. Mus
Tor
Aldershot
Mary Woods
I. Hauptman
Elizabeth Baxter
Billy Arnold
Donald Brill
Violet Barnes
Shirley Muckart
Kathleen Thompson
Douglas Peck
George Walker
Peggy Kelly
Jean Dickie
June Clarke
Barbara Faram
Doris Armstrong
Bernice Hughes
Dick Crichton
Norah Cleave
Lois Nielsen
Alva Cripps
Helen Blackburn
Helen Williams
Miss Gallagher
Miss Dickie
Dickie
Co. V. Williams
Mary and
Halen Gallagher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council of Women
Lions Club
Bethel Church
Royal
Sidney ‘Silver
Chudleigh House Gardens
Ontario Medical Assoc
Halton Conservatives
Norval
Tecedag
Health Report
Park Hero
A-T.c.m
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