This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
4
Margaret A LePage wife of Henry T LePage and mother of A E Harry A and Morley G LePage died at home 22454 Dun das Street Wee on Friday June 9 1989 in her 74th year Funeral at Ashgrove cemetery with Motors Service at church there includes relatives Mrs Norman Collett Mrs Douglas Crighton Mrs Walter Twigg and Rev Dr T Toronto noted as an obituary notice
Martin Luther Near died at his home on George Street on Monday June 5th in his 73rd year after months of illness. A Georgetown resident for 29 years, he was born in Erin township to William Near and Deborah McEmery. He belonged to Orion Lodge No. 100 IOOF and the Methodist Church, later the United Church. He is survived by his wife and four nephews who served as pallbearers, with many floral tributes from relatives and friends.
George Charles Mulholland longtime Beardmore Co. employee and brother of five sisters and three brothers died suddenly at age 30 after leaving farm life fifteen years ago. Survived by Annie Nellie Irene Mrs S O Reilly Mrs M Traynor Owen Sound Joseph James Georgetown John Port Arthur. Funeral held Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Church with Rev Father Mc Bride conducting the Solemn Requiem High Mass.
At the cemetery prayers were read by Rev. Father Traynor assisted by Rev. Fathers McBride Mc Reavy and Kehoe. The large attendance and many offerings showed the high regard for the deceased. Interment followed at Dublin Cemetery with pallbearers Thos Leatham Wm Beavers Jas Egerton Duncan Wakiie.
Reverend F A Gilbert has accepted a unanimous call from Walton charge and will start his pastorate on the first Sunday of July. Norval and Mount Pleasant also call Reverend C Cummings to occupy the pulpit starting July first. Mrs W G Brook visits Welland for the week as iris and penny gardens boost village beauty.
Glen Williams and area residents attended the funeral of Brs. James Lyndh in Mariette, Michigan, and hosted visitors from Toronto Brantford Oshawa Erin Rockwood and Hamilton. The community held euchre prize winners at the town hall and bid farewell to Rev Jolliffe and family with gifts from Ladies Aid and Bible Class.
Gordon Aitken and infant daughter Joan of Ospringe visit her parents Rev A O W Foreman and Mrs Foreman for a week. Mr Wm Wiley fell ill Tuesday and was taken to Guelph General Hospital. Community dinner for 140 hosted by H Plunkitt. W M S members attended Bethel United Church sectional rally Monday.
The Limehouse Presbyterian W.M.B. met at Mrs. Jas Hoss's home Friday. Rev Jolliffe will give a farewell sermon at Limehouse United Church at 3 30 DST. Rev J O Totten preached at anniversary services in Limehouse United Church. Royal Train visits drew Forty local spectators and visitors from Toronto and Ohio as families joined an excursion to Guelph.
Mr Wm Burton sails from Montreal on the Letitia for Edinburgh to visit his mother and stay two to three months. Isabel Bruce to wed Edward C Russell of Timmins with the ceremony set for Jay the first at Knox Church Acton. Dr Harold F Mowat escorted Royal Majesties to Frood Mine level in Sudbury. Annie Marguerite Burgess to wed Geoffrey G Brook at home in Acton. M Z Bennett resigns as Acton Public School principal after long service. board and McDonald laud her contributions.
Streetsville council plans replacing the hand drawn hose reel with a motor driven fire apparatus valued at about 2500 dollars. Some taxpayers complain the 46 mill tax rate makes capital expenditures undesirable, but officials argue growth beyond existing water mains justifies the upgrade.
In Royal Salute could not equal the thrill which will be given you at the event. A grand display awaits with ceremonial honors and a crowd drawn by the spectacle and pageantry of the occasion.
The Baptist Women's Circle met at Mrs J Alexander's home on Norval Road for a June gathering. Mrs A Reeve presided and received a purse gift from the Circle as she prepares to visit her former home in England, with warm wishes for a safe trip and return to Canada.
Mr and Mrs E Wood announce the engagement of their younger daughter Sadie E Wood to Fred A Jackson youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wm Jackson. The wedding is planned for June. Also noted is business transfer of Busholme Inn to J A Lanouette a Nova Scotia native who has spent years in the U S. In Erin James 23 and Matthew Becbougall 20 pleaded guilty to stealing five bags of grain and were sentenced to three to six months in Ontario Reformatory. Sarah Wheeler died after long illness at her son Nearman’s Erin Township home aged eighty four. she was the daughter of William Wheeler and Deborah Cummings and widow of David Jackson who predeceased her in 1925.
Milton King passes medical fourth year exam at Toronto University and Miss M E Reid passes first year. F Leonard White visits Lit towel with son Frank R Banner staff and daughter Lillian. Boyne School reunion marks 70th anniversary. Milton L O L No 2385 parades to Grace Church June 25. United Church boundary move places East and West Plains in Hamilton Presbytery. Lilacs decorate Lowville United Church as Frances Coulson marries George Breckon in Lowville.
A reflective piece contrasts a Canadian art exhibition with a rural family scene. It describes a Father and Mother on a homestead with a glasshouse, strawberry fields, and truck gardens, highlighting dignity in everyday labor and the value of what is bought versus what is sold.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.