Dominion Provincial Youth Training A Remarkable Nationwide Effort
Dominion and Provincial governments report 55,400 participants in the Youth Training Programme aimed at unemployed Canadians. The program, approved in 1937, funds occupational training, industry learnerships, conservation and natural resource work, plus health programs for 18 to 30 year olds. Provinces chose projects, with 50-50 funding, leading to training in fields from woodwork and mechanics to catering and farm work, including mining and forestry in several provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Pariiament
Nova Scatia
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Haileybury School of Mining
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Miss Ryan Resigns as Georgetown Public School Principal
Miss Annie Ryan resigns from her role as principal of Georgetown Public School. She began as a teacher and has led the school since 1926, fostering academic excellence and character in students. The town wishes her health and happiness in the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ryan
Georgetown
Mone
Miss Ryan
Garden Society trip to Guelph College June 18
The Horticultural Society and friends are invited by the Agricultural Department to visit the Agricultural College in Guelph on Saturday June 18. Luncheon is at 1.15 pm daylight saving time. Cars depart from the waterworks on Main Street at 12.15 pm. luncheon at home option is 1.15 pm. Members must sign up with secretary Ralph Ross by Friday noon. A prize for best garden appearance was approved at the June 13 meeting, emphasizing tidiness and floral display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
Agricultural Department
Agricultural College
Guelph
Main Street
Ralph Ross
John Irving Heads Halton Conservatives
John Irving, a retired Milton manufacturer, was elected president of the Halton Liberal Conservative association at a Friday meeting in Milton. Officers include George Thorpe and Mrs. F. Pullen, with Bruce Fitzgerald and Dr. C. A. Martin continuing in key roles as secretary and treasurer. The former officers were dissolved and condolence notes were to be sent to ex MP R K Anderson and to Rt Hon R B Bennett. Joseph Harris MP urged action and unity, labeling unemployment a major issue and proposing repeal of the $250 radio fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
John Irving
Jeeve
Halton
Liberal Conservative Association
George Thorpe
Burlington
F. Pullen
Oakville
Bruce Fitzgerald
C. A. Martin
Conservative Association
Ottawa
R. B. Bennet
Conservative Party
R. K. Anderson
M.P
Waterloo Band Festival and Tattoo Promises Grand Show
An enthusiastic notice hypes a Waterloo Ontario event on June 25 featuring the largest continental band gathering. Music all day, Scotch dancing, piping and band contests described as the year’s greatest spectacle. A visitor overhears locals predicting lively springtime activity in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ontario
McClure Family Reunion Draws Members Across Dominion
More than 400 McClure clan members met at Garfield McClure’s farm near Norval celebrating 118 years since settlement in Peel. Guests travelled from Alberta to Brampton and Toronto with attendees from Indiana and Michigan. The event featured sports, a barn supper, a pioneer pageant led by Mrs. F C Shipp, and a barn dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel
Northern Ireland
McClure
Garfield McClure
Norval
George McClure
Alberta
Dominion
Christian McClure
Toronto
James McClure
Oliver McClure
Brampton
F. C. Shipp
Hornby
Five Children Christen at United Church Baptism
A baptismal service at United Church Georgetown on Sunday June 12 featured five children named Clarence Calvin King Richard Paul Prust Sandra Eileen Scott Barbara Margaret Lindsay Winnifred Ann Hyde. Rev F C Overend led the rite with the Junior Choir and violinist Bobby Burns. An address on parental duty followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Georgetown
F. C. Overend
Clarence Calvin King
Clarence King
Richard Paul Prust
Richard Prust
Sandra Eileen Scott
Arthur Scott
Barbara Margaret Lindsay
K. C. Lindsay
Winnifred
Ann Hyde
Carl Hyde
Salem
Jesus
Bobby Burns
Norman Burns
Woman's Talk Headline Lacks a Full Column
A reader notes the heading Woman's Talk was printed with only half a column beneath it. The remark highlights a truncated layout in the paper and prompts questions about the edition's editorial balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Public School Board appoints new principal after resignation
At a special meeting on June 1 Annie Ryan resigned as principal with board regret. In a subsequent session Howard Wrigglesworth of St Catharines was appointed principal, starting September 6, praised for recommendations and to maintain the school's high proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ryan
Miss Ryan
Ryan
Howard Wrigglesworth
St.Catharines
Wrigglesworth
W C T U June Meeting Highlights Reform Talk
The June meeting of the W C T U gathered June 10 at Mrs. A R Vannatter’s home with many members. Devotional by Mrs. A Reeve on Giants in Our Path urged reliance on God and progress despite obstacles. Mrs. A Foreman of Baliin afad spoke on temperance, money vs rum allowances for sailors, and the global fight against liquor. A tea ended the session with thanks to speakers and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
A. R. Vannatter
A. Foreman
Baliinafad
Einstein
Melville Church Celebrates 101st Anniversary
Ballinafad services opened Sunday morning as Melville Church marked its 101st anniversary with Dr. W. T. Brown of Victoria College Toronto in charge. Mission Circle June meeting at Reta Allen's home featured Marguerite Kentmer scripture and planning for a July lawn social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Church
W. T. Brown
Victoria College
Toronto
Forman
Mission Circle
Reta Allen
Marguerite Kentmer
Helen McLean
Alma McEnery
F. W. Shortitt
John Till
Orton
Georgetown Ball Club Hands Hespeler 6-0 Loss
Georgetown pitchers Casey and Ritchie shut out Hespeler as the Georgetown team built a six run surge in the late innings. Andy Ritchie, Benham, and Larry Ritchie led the base running barrage after a patient early game and the Hespeler defense failed to solve Casey in the later frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Basel
Tata
Andy Ritchie
Larry Ritchie
Benham
Hesperer
Casey
Carl “Hubbell
Bill Ritchie
Hespeler Armstrong
Withuam
Hespeler
Armstrong
Klein
Baker
Stark
King
Wettlaufer
Arsnault
Ring
Beaumont
A. Ritchie
Ritchie
Ward
Chaplin
Brydon
Frank Terry
Acton
Esquesing Two Council Adopts Revised Assessments
In Stewarttown on June 13 1938 a Court of Revision for Esquesing Township reduced the Canadian National Railway land assessment to 30 per acre and sustained most appeals. Council approved relief payments totaling 540.02 and set dates for next meetings. Public works and dog relief claims were processed with several items carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown
Esquesing
N. A. Robinson
W. A. Wilson
Edwin Harop
G. W. Murray
Harrop
Wilson
Stanley Love
John K. Moore
John Schsizzi
W. R. Somerville
Thomas Appleyard
Canadian National Railway
Grace Richardson
Harry Hilson
L. F. Clark
F. R. Fendley
A. J. Ruddell
W. Torrance
Wm. Waller
Evert Denny
Jas. McNally
Murray
C. H. May
Edwin Harrop
Department of Highways
May
J. Sanford
Board of Health
Harrop—Wilson
James Russell
A. S. Wilson
Cecil Chisholm
A. W. Benton
C. K Stevenson
G. Basso
W. E. Robertson
Acton Public Utilities Commisson
Crescent Street
Bell Telephone Co
Wm. Schenk
W. Allen
I. M. Bennett
The
Georgetown Herald
E. V. MacCormack
Lorne - Bar- Tow
J. P. Reid
J. Henderson
Harpop
Weekend Visits Highlight Georgetown Durham Trip
Glen Williams and families from Georgetown visited Durham and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smallwood, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cripps, and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey. Jim Clarke, now employed in Toronto, spent the weekend at home. Mrs. Everson returned to Toronto after a holiday here. The United Church Young Women’s Bible Class met at Mrs. Joe McMenemy’s home where Irene Bennett, a bride to be, received a lamp from fellow members with Mrs. J. W. Hill presenting and Una Hill reading the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McMenemy
Clifford Bradley
Georgetown
Durham
Harry Smallwood
Cecil Cripps
Acton
Bailey
Brampton
Joe McMclenemy
Jim Clarke
Toronto
Wm. Everson
Young Women's Bible Class
The
United Church
Joe McMenemy
Irene Bennett
J. W. Hill
Una Hill
Village couple faces change as meadow allotment to be built on
A village lad tells his sweetheart they will stop courting next year because the meadow they meet in is to be developed. Mary asks if he means it, and he confirms the plan to build on the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tom
Burlington Housing Experiment Sparks National Legislation
Dominion Government unveils a three way housing plan inspired by Burlington’s 1936 experiment. The act provides tax relief, subsidies, and loans to stimulate private home building and lower rent housing, targeting new homes built 1938 to 1940 with municipal cooperation and lot sales under fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canada
Hughes Cleaver
Halton
Burlington
Can
Harris
Mrs. Frank Pord Dies in Trafalgar After Active Life
Milton Mrs. Frank Pord dies at home in Trafalgar on June 3. She was a Knox Presbyterian Church member and active in women’s work. Born Jane Peatherstone, she lived in Trafalgar. Survived by husband, son Clarence, and daughter Marion. Funeral Monday, interment at Sixteen Presbyterian Church Cemetery. K. C. King of Hornby passes third year medical exam at Toronto University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pord
Trafalgar
Knox Presbyterian Church
Jane Peatherstone
Clarence
Marion
Pumeral
Presbyterian Church
K. C. King
Hornby
Toronto University
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the Horticultural Society
McClure Clan
the Dolson
Dunn Dolson
Huttonville Park
H. A. Dolson
W. D. Dolson
Margaret Flummerfelt
Janet McClaren
Pennsylvania
U. S.A
St. Catharines
Chinguacousy
Public School Board
Howard C. Wrigglesworth
Ballinafad
Hespeler Red Sox
Georgetown Ball Club
Casey Brilliant
Council
Town_ship Council
Glen Williams
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