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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
8
The Sun Life Assurance Co of Canada announces the appointment of Mr George Hollinger as representative for Acton Georgetown and district. Hollinger is a lifelong Acton resident known in local business circles and minor sports activities.
Georgetown Wolves defeated King William II 2 1 at Exhibition Park Guelph on Saturday in a hard fought match. Allen scored twice after 35 minutes and early second half while Guelph goalie Fitzpatrick starred saving several chances. The Wolves face New Hamburg next in Acton Park as renovations delay home games.
Henry Fryer, 83, a 75 year district resident, died at his home 45 King Street after a long illness. Born in Kent County England, he immigrated to Canada as a teen, lived in Milton and Georgetown, married Bertha Hawes in 1897, and later settled on a farm near Mount Hope before moving to Acton and finally Georgetown. He was a member of The Reliable Life Insurance Society and a Conservative, with service at St George's Anglican Church. Funeral was held at McClure's Funeral Home with pallbearers including five nephews. He leaves three children, Fredrick, Louise and Jessie, all of Georgetown, and one brother Thomas.
Mrs H H Moyer travels to New Brighton after the death of her sister Mrs Earl Evans formerly Janet Beattie. Evans was born in Ireland, came to Toronto as a girl, and had lived in New Brighton since her marriage leaving husband and two children Mary Elizabeth and Charles.
Reeve Stan Alen told council that 4 miles of county roads may be paved this year after reviewing bids and base work. Dr Walter Gray proposes a no parking area on the post office curve and filling a ditch to gain parking for about a dozen cars. River Drive sewer extension costing 1300 dollars will serve Varian Associates plant and three nearby houses. Mayor Armstrong notes a Sunday speeding incident near the park, urging fencing reinforcement and tougher police patrols to protect children.
Ladies of the Silver-Wood Women's Institute heard Jack Barber explain the Rotary Club's founding aims and global reach across 49 countries. The June meeting at Mrs. E. Miller's home included neighbourly service stories, a district director report, and plans for Milton Children's Aid.
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