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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
4
Flitt the butterfly and his sea horse Sparky swim to a coral reef world meeting a seaside school. They watch young fish study while Gertrude the jelly and Gus the dog fish spark mischief, leading to discipline and a moral lesson. The voyage blends imagination with playful undersea classroom life.
A tale recalls Fitt and Sparky waiting for recess and sharing adventures from the Green Forest. Mrs Merynard’s class welcomes Fitt as he tells of his world above the sea while Jill the jellyfish joins the front row. They bid farewell, return home to Mother, and Sparky speeds back to Father Neptune for supper.
A high school cadet inspection followed by drills and demonstrations occurred after 10 am. Cadet groups shown included Bill MacCormack John Nodwell Paul Barber and George McChire in one group with Kirls Julia DeVries June Thompson and Eileen Prust in another. A Bren gun display and Morse signaling exercises captivated spectators. Bill MacCormack led top score in 40% shooting on a field ranges trip to Hultonville.
Brydon Smolds son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Shields held a seventh birthday party on Maple Avenue Saturday. Guests included Paulene Watson Paul MacKenzie Mary McDonald Laurie June Quiver Bil Bettke Douglas Wriglesworth Richard Verder Michael Webb Fay Murfin Karen Shortill Ken Erdgott Billy Wilson Herbie Wilson David Jones Kathleen Duke and out of town visitors Mr. and Mrs. William Ferrier Ruth Kathleen and David Steetsville. Aunts and relatives from Toronto Brampton Oakville contributed as well including Mrs Merb Lindsay and Mrs Harry Shields families.
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