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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
2
Obituaries for Nell Mackinnon, Mable Ruth Hull Molluson, Elizabeth Perriman Whitney and Betty Connely note deaths in 1937 and 1997. The notices identify spouses, family relations, and interment details including cemeteries in Norval and Caledonia Ontario, with memorial remembrances from husbands, children, and friends.
Obituaries note Elizabeth Per usin Whitney wife of Chris Whitney of Norval who died June 1 after a brief illness. Surviving are husband two sons four daughters a sister and seven grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev E K G and burial at Hillbrea t Norval. Pallbearers listed. Also Miri am Howson former Georgetown resident died after church life work. Funeral at Georgetown Baptist Church conducted by Rev E G Baxter with interment at Ashgrove cemetery. Surviving include Emma Edith Howson sisters in law and nieces.
The Halton County Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its annual convention at Uv United Chapel Milton on Thursday June 10 with afternoon and evening sessions. Oakville Union led the devotional period and officers and department superintendents reported a year’s work with minor changes among posts. The meetings urged women’s franchise and called for electing lawmakers who support stronger temperance laws amid rising alcohol consumption claims.
An article warns that egg prices will rise while overall supply grows tighter and mentions Draystock pullets as rapid producers. It urges readers to act quickly to avoid missing opportunities, suggesting early orders for September or October delivery and to place advance reservations due to high demand.
A memorable service marked Rev. Mr. Thompson's twenty five years in holy orders at St George's Church with special music by St George's choir. Wardens and parishioners hosted a reception at their George’s and St Albans churches in gratitude for his longtime ministry and clerical secretary role.
The June W A gathering at Mrs G Thom ton's home featured devotion led by Mrs Starrit and Mrs W m Dobney. Plans were announced for a July strawberry social and Rev Foreman spoke on temperance. The United Church service was withdrawn due to Melville 100th anniversary events with Rev Frank Langford preaching morning and evening. The Sunday School picnic is set for Stanley Park Erin in June. An ad promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets with oyster energizers and a money back offer.
The Centennial Committee plans a Decoration Day in Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown or Humday on June 16 at 3 pm with a parade from the High School at 2:30 pm. Residents are urged to attend and participate as the ceremony includes a square formation for the service and a wreath placing for deceased members.
The June 14 1937 Court of Revision in Exqueding Township presided by Reeve George Currie moved George Currie as chairman. Appeals heard included reduced land assessment for Charles Austin and several dog removals. Authority granted to correct and certify the assessment roll. relief and road funds approved. various accounts paid. uncollectable taxes written off. meeting adjourned to July 13 1937.
Town Council met at 8 pm on Tuesday June 15 with Mayor al Reeve Davis and eight councillors present. A request from A Maclaren for a condolence letter to County Engineer Roy Smith was read. The council offered 1023.38 to purchase a strip not exceeding 40 feet along the road to the paper mill to join the county road system and designated connecting links in Georgetown including Maple Ave and King Street routes.
Mr C Whitney and family of Norval thank friends, aunts, neighbors for kind peace shown during the recent death of a beloved wife and mother.
Turpentine prices rise as Merchants battle Manufacturers in donkey baseball with confident talk of victory. Georgetown Taxebel Club resumes action at Milton. Scott aims to upset locals. Acton and Burlington suffer losses. Milton Baseball Club loses player to injury. Softball results at Reservoir Park see Glen beat Georgetown Businessmen 31 15 and Pirates top Terra Cotta. Joe Wilcox fractures collarbone in Toronto race. Braddock and Louis set heavyweight clash in Chicago next Tuesday. Japan delays 1940 Games staging amid stadium questions and possible venue change.
A local advertisement markets a fence described as an absolutely guaranteed practical unit. The listing emphasizes durability and simplicity for immediate use, inviting customers to inspect the product at the seller's location.
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