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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
5
A small wedding was held at 8 George's Church Georgetown with Rev. W G O Thompson officiating. Only immediate family attended and after the ceremony the couple left for a brief honeymoon in Buffalo. They will reside in Georgetown on their return.
The Brampton wedding of Edna Jane McClure to James Hilson Davis took place at Mr and Mrs Arthur McClure's home. Rev Arthur Leggett officiated with wedding music by Rev Servaen. The bride wore queen's blue sheer over taffeta and Briarcliff roses. bridesmaid Kate McCoolman wore mauve with blue corn.
Jean Christina Nodwell, younger daughter of Mr Edward Nodwell and Mrs W J Young of Erin, is to wed on Saturday June 3 at two o clock.
Miss Francis Gray attended in a blue net frock with pink bouquet while the bride wore a coral knitted suit with navy accessories. The couple will reside on the groom's farm, Lot 25, 9th line, Erin.
Grace Anglican Church in Milton hosted the quiet wedding of Gladys Charlton daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Charlton Milton and Gordon Trimble son of Mr and Mrs A Trimble Hornby Canon L J R Nafter officiated with A Charlton as groomsman The bride wore blue crepe and grey accessories carrying Talisman roses and lily of the valley Bridesmaid Mildred Hill Peru wore violet sheer The couple will reside in Milton after a wedding trip to the United States.
At her parents home in Milton on Saturday afternoon June 10 Miss Jean Campbell Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Robertson became the bride of Mr Elmer Frank Chisholm son of Mr Leonard W Chisholm and the late Mrs Chisholm Milton Rev Frank Lawson officiated with Miss Jessie Colville Hamilton the bride's cousin as attendant.
The ceremony featured Johanna Toses and Soames, with Lily of the valley and a Queen's theme. The bridegroom's brother Mr. J Lloyd and relatives James, Charles, and John Robertson attended as the couple, after which the bride's mother and the bridegroom's aunt hosted a reception. The newlyweds departed for a honeymoon in New York.
Georgetown lost to Oakville 7 to 8 in six innings as Brydon and McDermott faltered on the mound. Smith hit three triples for Georgetown while Oakville’s McDermott held firm. In Acton, Georgetown fell 10 to 2 as Gordon shut down the locals while Brydon left early with an injury to catcher Bill Ritchie requiring stitches.
Georgetown game notes show Brydon 32, McNally 3, Gonien er ote off Bry don 3, off Gordon or left on base. Georgetown 6, Acton 9.
Andrew Bates ex Alderman of Toronto died suddenly from a heart attack at his home 78 Glenwood Avenue in his ninety first year. Born Caledon Mountain he helped found Bates and Dodds in 1886 and was among Park Lawn Cemetery pioneers. A long time Wesley United Church Bible teacher he was active in YMCA charity work. Survivors listed as none.
Silence fell as Ottawa lawmakers dispersed for holidays after a strenuous closing day. The session included a sweeping mortgage bill, a broad agricultural program, salt fish marketing reforms, and a record defence appropriation for peacetime air and arms development. A defence purchasing board was authorized and espionage laws were tightened.
The budget cuts import duties except general tariff items and removes the three percent levy. It aims to spur industry with income tax relief tied to plant and machinery investments. An Act aligns Canada with international aviation rules, with Eastern Canada joining Trans-Canada airways as the Atlantic route nears operation.
The Grand River Conservation Commission awarded the Fergus Shand dam project to Rayner Construction Company of Toronto for 614341.10 dollars as the first step in the scheme. Dr H G Acres praised the favorable tender while noting potential costs could reach 800000 dollars if rerouting CPR lines is required. Federal and provincial cabinet members were involved in the discussion.
Rayner representing the contractor said a total of 200 to 400 men will begin on two shifts. The workers will be boarded in Fergus if possible, as the celebration context highlights the project’s progress.
A historical discourse argues that alcohol harms individuals and the community by impairing judgment and causing crime, disease, poverty, and death. It asserts a legal duty to protect society from this social menace and calls for measures to curb alcohol-related harms.
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