17 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary verse about a garden through seasons. The speaker imagines personal happiness, a shared hand, and careful labor to make a joyful hour. Winter death contrasts with spring renewal as colors and flowers promise new life.
Acton residents share greetings as Mrs W F E Kenter visits from Acon while relatives from Ballinafad and Toronto send congratulations. J Elvin Gamble of Acton joins Tad Sumlay at Hamilton United Church ordination and Rev J K Gamblee takes Calstockville charge. A long service marks a colleague’s retirement at Mason Knitting with Mrs Pred Wilds Jr honored. Mrs Nicola Porbes passes away in Guelph.
The captain questions a rookie about ship parts and the mast. After wrong answers, the captain asks where the mizzenmast is and how long it has been missing, revealing the crew’s confusion aboard the vessel.
The column reports livestock gains with twins from two cows and four lively calves. It records the death of Julius Marpew of Usealxth line and describes David William Gray’s fatal accident with a manure spreader near Ortan. It notes Gray's kin and local church ties and mentions other local residents and obituaries.
K C King of Hornby passes his medical year at Toronto University. Milton population listed as 1785, up 46. Southern Ontario Boy Scout jamboree shows a deficit of 15 dollars. Oakville hosts next year. Judge W T Robb receives white gloves after peace sessions. Naturalization applicants presented with illuminated cards from Millon chapter of the order.
A salesy pitch extols gardening as a gentle, affordable hobby that relieves boredom and ages gracefully. It promises mental and social benefits, portraying gardening as natural sanctuary enriching mind, heart, and community, with subtle allusions to romance and well being.
Celebrated actor-producer Dickon Henwin, with Merle Nichols and Grval Allan, offered Shakespeare and Dickens pieces in Norval his first appearance outside Toronto. Highlights included Carding Wolkey from Henry VIII and Sydney Carton scenes plus an adaptation of The Bells. He plans a Canada tour to bring city-grade drama to small communities.
A quoted interview discusses Mussolini’s reputed love for animals. The speaker notes that tyrants, despite ruthlessness, can display unexpected gentleness toward cats or other animals, then adds a reflective aside on opinions of Mussolini.
A garbled historic fragment references Ethopians, changes to Timitan law, and restrictions on vivisection. It mentions public acts of destruction in a slaughterhouse scene, governmental requisition, and a lament on political incapacity alongside imperfect biographical ambition.
In Milton towns hall on Friday night June 5 the Halton Conservative Association held its annual meeting. Reports by Dr. C Martin and Brown outlined organization and constitutional changes. Officers elected include President Lloyd Dingle Burlington first vice president John Irving Milton second vice president Mrs Frank Pullen Oakville treasurer A Beaumont Glen Williams secretary Fitzgerald Milton executive Esquesing first vice president George Cleave Trafalgar W J Pickett Natsuyuweya John Allison Nelson W A Irving Acton J M MacDonald Burlington Arthur & Allan Georgetown S W King Milton Dr C A Martin Oakville P W Chamber.
The guide advises securing the highest egg price by preserving freshness and quality. Collect daily and, in extreme temperatures, at noon and night. store immediately in a cool cellar. ventilation and moisture control are recommended. Do not wash eggs. clean dirt with sandpaper and vinegar on cloth. washing harms protection and grade. Deep nets for hens reduce breakage. clean birch shavings cushion nests. avoid hay.
The article describes poison ivy spreading from Galatia to Quebec regions and notes its climbing habit on trees. It outlines appearance, seasonal growth, and a three percent potassium permanganate treatment for daubing affected skin, plus iodine, alum solution, and other cooling remedies. the pamphlet Pobaur Ivy from the Dominion Department of Agriculture offers full eradication and poisoning guidance.
The schedule lists entrance test days in June for high school admissions. Subjects include English grammar and composition, English literature, geography, spelling, arithmetic, and history. Dates show multiple June days for different subjects as outlined in the timetable.
A fragmentary passage paints a temple of beauty with blue stars and arches. It speaks of open spaces, fragrant leaves, and night worship where God’s presence and a tranquil choir convey rest and sacred awe through dreamlike imagery.
The Georgetown Women’s Institute held its regular meeting at Mrs. FP McNally’s home with Mrs. Livingstone presiding. Mrs IL Malley was elected vice president and Mrs Waxel Marshall secretary treasurer. An invitation from Dr. Christie of Ontario Agricultural College for a luncheon honoring delegates of the Associated Country Women of the World on June 18 was discussed. Members planned to attend and meet foreign delegates at further luncheons, including one June 10 at the Royal York in Toronto. A prize winner, Mrs. Geo. Campbell, was noted after a hour of games and a dainty lunch closed the afternoon.
The Department of Game Affairs announces a early opening of the general season for black bass and maskinonge in Ontario. Normally starting July 1, 1936, the season will open starting Monday June 37th from Gatunday.
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