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Newspaper

Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 16, 1948

Page

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Wartime Houses Allocated in Housing Project No. 2

Announcement by MF Myers district administrator lists 72 successful applicants for twenty Wartime Houses in George Street area. Names include Armstrong J and Fred, Arnold R J, Arthurs, Barber, Brown, Cartey, Cofell, Cox, Cuthbert, Freestone, Guest, Hume, Johnson, King, Maveal, McMurtry, Roehler, Stamp, Stapleton, Vance, Williams. Houses ready for occupancy with tenants moving in yesterday.

George Street MF Myers Arm‘strong Fred J. Armstrong Herbert ‘Arnold R. J Don)’ Arthurs George Coal J. Brown Frank W. Cartey James’ Cofell Joseph Cox Clarence Freestone A B. Guest R. J. Hume Fred Johnson Gordon King Fred Maveal Harry McMurtry H. W. Roehier Joseph Stamp C. E. Stapleton L. F Pat" Vance Trevor Williams

Weather note hints pleasant nights and hot days ahead

A reader thanks the editor for the last weather report and notes the week has similar temperatures. He mentions 60s at night ideal for sleep and warns of rising daytime highs. Summer begins soon.

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Marshall-Smith Wedding at St George's Church

The marriage of Haxe Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Brith to Douglas Marshall son of Mr and Mrs W G Marshall was officiated by Archdeacon W G O Thompson at St George's Church. The bride wore light blue with orchids and was attended by her sister Contan of Brampton. the groom and family were in formal dress. A reception followed at the bride's parents home and the couple plan a northern honeymoon before settling in Georgetown.

St George’s Church of England W. G. O. Thompson Haxe] Smith Herbert Brith Douglas Marshall W.G. Marshall Leon. Contan Brampton Sathin- At Wildwood Joe McDonald Toronto W. R. Gibson Mies Hels ‘En Gibson Grimsby Mra Keith Gail MacDonald Ansightat Mra Bundy McDonald Dolly ‘Vardes William Ostrander Emery Street Peel “Memorial Hospital Mervyn Kennedy Doreen Faye John Burke Owes Sound M. Kennedy R. C. Todd Colleen Niagara Falls Todd McKinnon-Millicre United Church William Faram Ottawa T. Farem J. E. Potorkin Valleyview Huntsville Wilfrid Hunter Georgetown William Bonathan Judy Jack Ballantine Muriel G. Bittman Joyce Brighwood Oregon T. A. Laughlin A. E. Chalker A. Matthews A. R. Speight United Church Women McMaster University Hamilton Haltor Presbyterial Ed. McWhirter Yeates Day Edmonton Alberta George McWhirter J. G. Collier Mervyn Kirby Art Scott Scott Barrilla Park Oro Stetyon William Campbell R.C.M.P John R. Campbell Yellowknife N.W.T North Battleford Saskatcchewan Spence McKinnon Eleanor Milliere Norman Thompson Marjorie Kentner Mary Isobel Dobson Mary Agnew Georgetown United Church Frances Deans United Church Choir Bank of Commerce Trousseau Jack Needham Thomas Hewson Norman H. Brows Norma Thompson Whaldon Emmerson Agnes McClure Mary Dobson Isabel Dobson Betty Odlum Nancy Brown Islay McClure Mary McClure Ben ‘Thompson Norman Snyder William Hiller Ray Coles Meadowvale

Coxe Morrison Wedding in Hornby June Ceremony

Ruth Elizabeth Morrison and Leonard Alexander Coxe married at United Church parsonage Hornby with Rev. Fred Ainsworth officiating. The couple will reside at Ashgrove after a reception at Hillcrest Farm and a honeymoon trip. The event featured Myra N O McLeod and George Smillie as attendants.

United Church Parsonage Hornby Fred Ainsworth Ruth Elizabeth Morrison Fred Morrison Asthgrove Morrison Leonard Alexander Coxe Stephen Coxe Milton Myra. N. O. McLeod Sudbury George Smillie Hillcrest Farm Florence Tindall Ashgrove

Women's Institute Sets Park Booth Operation For Season

The Georgetown Women's Institute met June 2 at the Public Library. They will adopt a British family, send parcels, and skip July and August meetings. A park booth under the grandstand, bought from Mr. Thor Warnes, will fundraise during Milton Georgetown games. Delegates to the Guelph convention were named, petunias planned for the War Memorial, and a trip South lecture was enjoyed.

Georgetown Women's Institute Thor, Warnes Milton-Georgetown W. V. Grant Harry Bailey Guelph War Memorial C. Freyre Harold Cleave

YaX Fradie Wins Gate Prize at Opening GRC Industrial Fastball

YaX Fradie with ticket No 149 won the radio offered as a gate prize at the opening event of the G R C Industrial fastball guard on Friday. De-

Yax Fradie G.R.C

Longtime Glen Williams resident Fred Norton dies at 86

Fred William Norton a Glen Williams resident for fifty years died at his home on Wednesday June 9 after a six week illness from a stroke. He was born in 1867 in Churchville the son of James Norton and Mary Jane Allen. Norton worked as an engineer and spinner at Beaumont Knitting Mills and belonged to the Orange Lodge since age sixteen. He is survived by his wife Delilia Dobbie and eight children Fred Katherine Roy Thomas Winnifred Alexander Allan Elizabeth, plus two sons predeceased. Interment was atGrovenwood Cemetery Georgetown with Black Knights pallbearers and Rev J Dunlop presiding.

Oa Williams Frederick William No James Norton Mary Jane Allen Churchville Limehouse Teeswater Ontario Beaumont Knitting Mills Norton Delilia Dobbie Fred Katherine Roy Hills Roy Thomas Glen Williams Winnifred Mra James Dobby Guelph Alexander John Hamilton Allan Elizabeth Mire Joe McMenemy Georgetown Joe James Cehildren Clen Williams Dennis Tracey Charles Sutherland Richard Marchment Orange Lodge Red.Cross The Black Knights

Ken McMillan outlines Norval Juniors hockey trip plans

Georgetown Hockey president Ken McMillan spoke at a Norval Juniors meeting at the Van Vliets home about the team’s spring trip to St. Joseph d Alma. He showed pictures and souvenirs and discussed goodwill between provinces.

Ken McMillan Georgetown Hockey, Glub Norval Juniors Neil Hetty van Vliet St. Joseph d’Alma Werd Stownridge Ward R Brownridgs Priven Milton Wingfield Fleaor Stark Washington, D.C Lincoln County Mer Fraser McNabb Chicago

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Alex M Hume Milton

The Hume family thanks neighbors and friends for quick brave help during the fire and the Milton Telephone Company for cooperation.

Milton Telephone ‘Company Alex. M. Hume Milton

Georgetown Raiders Win OHA Intermediate A Trophy

A ceremony two weeks ago crowned the Georgetown Raiders as Ontario Hockey Association Intermediate A champions, receiving the John Ross Robertson trophy. Attendees included OHA president George Panter and officials such as Dinty Moore, Fred Waghorn, and club members led by captain Jack Lirtwistle with several city dignitaries in attendance.

Georgetown Raiders Ontario Harold McClure Jim Connely T.h-L Dinty’” Moore Fred. Waghorm Toronto Hockey League Jack Lirtwistle Art Murdock Jack Rhodes Carl Emond Joseph Gibbons Ken MecAllan Hockey Club Jack

Junior Farmers Lacrosse standings and match results update

Ebenez er leads the Junior Farmers Lacrosse League with three wins and a draw in four games. Streetsville gains on second place after a 10 8 win over Norval while Alloa and Ebenezer trade close results. Tuinema scores twice in Alloa 3 3 tie with Ebenezer at Woodbridge last Thursday. Tullamore loses to Alloa 6 1 as Trixie battles for a playoff spot amid slow start.

Ebenzer Streetsville Norval Mondy Alloa Iste Ted Trixie Woodbridge Ebenezer Tuinema Fraser Wadbey Maddison Hogg J. Ross C. Boynton Fendley Leslie Campbell KR. Ellis Wraine Dou Allen W. Raine Whaley J. Lyons Hamilton Lopth D. Allen Allea Wedgewood Seaalle Louth

Picnic Supper for 1 0 D E Meeting

The June meeting of Countess of Strathmore Chapter 1.0.D.E. was a picnic supper at Mra Ern Batkin’s home. A brief business session planned a lawn event later this month and discussed Lever Bros Pageant of Fashion as a fall activity. Mrs Batkin reported clothing sent to the Chapter’s northern school.

Countess of Strathmore D.E Mra Ern Batkin Lever Bros Batkin Wallace Thompant Princess Elizabeth Jack Armstrong England

Lions Open Season with Fastball Victory Over Meadowglen

In Georgetown Park, Duffy's hosts the GRC Industrial Fastball league opener. Lions beat Meadowglen 27 12 after Meadowglen trailed 23 4, then rallied. Mayor Gibbons pitched, Newman and Armstrong key behind the plate, with Korzack and Densmore opposing on the mound.

Georgetown Park Duffy's Walloping Meadowglen Gibbons Hal Newman Jack Armstrong GRC Mayor Gibbon Lions

Sensational Fielding And Key Hits Close Ball Game

In a tight matchup Lions and Meadowgren battle for supremacy. Brandford opened with a three-base hit and scored on a later play as Stamp made a sensational catch and a liner to third highlighted the middle innings. Cotton drove in two runs with a two-base hit as Meadowglen mounted a late rally but fell short when Preston grounded out to end the game.

Lions Joe Stamp Meadowglen Brandford Brusso Halpin Schertyl Densmore Hill Korzack Firat Cotton Mogdowglon Allan Norton Anderson Walt Cook Ernie Alcott H. Preston R. Preston Mushroomers Ron Latimer Ianksy Halpin Schentzl Beaumont Ais Denymore Firet Aafely Lorusso Allan Stamp Bill Anderson Meadowgren Lion Hill Allen Preston

Two Limehouse showers honor upcoming brides and hosts

In Limehouse Memorial Hall two showers were held for Miss Margaret Kirkpatrick and Mr John Foster before their Saturday wedding. A larger shower for Mr and Mrs Harold Brown, newlyweds, featured gifts and remarks. Green Cross Insecticides provided educational films for gardeners, and literature was distributed. Sympathy extended to the Gordon family on Mr William J Hall’s death.

Limehouse Memorial Hall Margaret Kirkpatrck John Foster E. Karn Bookie Peter Mulder Betty Currie Harold Brown Cotton Guelph Gordon Wm. J. Hall A. W. Norton Hamilton D. S. McDonald Gisby Brampton Chapman Bradford Penn Gradwel Best Toronto Helen Swackhamer Detroit Margaret Swackhamer Patterson Acton -With A.C_. Patterson

Social and Personal Weekends in Weston and Georgetown

Readers report visits and gatherings across Weston Georgetown Brampton and Huntsville. Families travel to Edmonton Ottawa and Niagara Falls while local weddings and showers unfold with friends relatives and church groups in attendance.

Barn Saved by Neighbors in Milton Fire

Neighbors formed a bucket brigade to save a Milton barn on the Hume farm when a fire started in a straw stall near the barn. Children attracted the blaze causing alarm, but quick action prevented major damage.

Milton Alex ML Hume R. XR Hedy

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Emn Batkin Marshall - Smith St. George’s Church Women's Institute Park Booth Fred W. Norton Long Glen O.H.A. Hockey Junior Farmers Lacrosse Allon Tullamore Trixies Tully Jed Moddison Crichton Beattie Gardhouse Lloyd Walters JSON
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