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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
8
Help wanted notice seeking work with a good team in excavating cellars and ground leveling. Apply to J. P Black at Maple Ave, George.own. Phone 248.
Esquesing Township pupils traveled to Hamilton to see Their Majesties the King and Queen. The item notes local events including church anniversaries in Limehouse and Norval, a WCTU meeting, and a Gordon Russell shower with Horticultural Society talk.
An article from the American Business Man's Research Foundation estimates 1933 to 1937 liquor spending in the United States at 12.4 billion dollars with 2.27 billion on highway accidents and 0.5 billion on industrial harm, totaling 19.69 billion and a net loss of 15.09 billion after wages and government revenue. Canada spends 159 million and Britain 1.185 billion in 1937. The piece argues redirecting liquor income to housing could reduce unemployment and improve wellbeing.
A series of social updates notes Gordon Alcott of Copper holidaying at his home with Dr Fred Gollop of Ottawa and his mother Mrs B Gollop in town.Mrs Jack Rush of Uxbridge visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Stockford last week. Mrs B Gollop returned from Ottawa after six weeks with her son Dr Fred Gollop. Mr and Mrs Chas E Williams of Simcoe formerly of Glen Williams hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Wilson over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Maurice Hillock and daughter Dianne Mrs A Wright and Master Terry Bludd spent a few days in Buffalo and Niagara Falls New York. Miss Lillian Watson Mrs K Bludd and Mrs H Wheeler attended the marriage of Miss Lucille Balant to Mr Sidney Silver in Chudleigh House Gardens Toronto on Sunday. The community extends sympathy to Mrs G R Muckart on the death of her mother Mrs Annie Hammond at Brampton Hospital last Saturday. Georgetown friends extend congratulations to Sid Silver on his marriage to Miss Lucille Kalant of Toronto. Miss Kalant a third year scholarship student of physics at the University of Toronto. Best wishes to Mr and Mrs Silver for a happy and prosperous life.
Miss Ruth Shanks of Pettapiece Manitoba visits the Wrigglesworth home. Rev B Eyre of Armon speaks on Temperance at United Church service June 4. United Church picnic planned for Stanley Park Erin June 9. Halton Presbyterial Eastern Sectional meeting June 3 at Bethel United Church. School reunion plans at Mr F Wrigglesworth’s home July 1. Mrs Wilmot Wilson and Neville visiting before moving to Windsor.
The Georgetown Bowling Club announces the 1939 season schedule with weekly nights for men doubles ladies open bowling jitneys and tournaments. Rinks from Acton and Milton join Thursday for a mixed jitney. Fees are ladies 3.00 gentlemen 6.00. About thirty new members sought. President J Richardson and secretary S T Param invite joiners.
Former Walmer Road Baptist Church members gather for a Sunday service to unveil a memorial tablet honoring Rev Dr John MacNeill. The ceremony, led by Rev H H Bingham with Prof Frederick Tracy and H P Whidden, notes MacNeill's 24 years as pastor and later role at McMaster University.
The Daughters of St George Church gathered at Mrs Pred McNally's home on Friday evening June 2 after a business session. A social hour followed and a supper was served. Miss Florence Brandford received a white lamp from the group and expressed thanks before the meeting ended.
Pat and Billie hunt ducks when Pat fires both barrels and brings down a wild bird. Mike comments on the shot as Pat exults at the successful kill and faces light banter about wasted powder.
MES Edwards presents a public auction on Saturday June 10 1939 at 2 pm on Queen Street Georgetown. Sale includes walnut dining room suite living room items plus kitchen furnishings and a 1927 Chevrolet sedan owned by John Ballantine. Terms cash. Auctioneer Case Prank Prich.
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