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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
2
Births marriages and deaths listed with charges for memorial cards and notices. A Presbyterian Manse Norval notice dated 1919 records a death, a funeral, and a memorial card order, noting names and ages among limited readable details.
The piece notes calls from a city chairman for residents to keep weeds cut in front of their property and to trim the grass as well. It contrasts civic duties with broader issues and mentions public concerns about labor and ministerial salaries.
On Monday evening June 6 the members and congregation of Norval Presbyterian Church presented Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moore and family with two chairs and a heartfelt address. The note thanked them for their neighborhood friendship and church ties and wished them blessings in Georgetown as they depart. Signed by committee members on behalf of the congregation.
Acton observer David Mills longtime resident died at his Guelph home on Sunday after a prolonged cancer illness. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Municipal Council ordered letters to four engineering firms seeking data on waterworks systems, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The district eyeing the Georgetown Chautauqua running June 26 to July 2 marks the big yearly event.
Town Council at Georgetown held a Court of Revision at 8 o clock. They reduced Wal ter Diggins assessment by 50 and lowered the Merchants Bank property to 2400. A by law to grant a four mill reduction on farm assessments was prepared and the 1919 assessment roll was confirmed.
The Public School Board met Tuesday with members Kennedy Fleck Thompson Moore and new member McNally. They approved inspector Denyes report. They paid John McDonald 117 00. resignations from Miss Arnold and Miss Jenkins were accepted and advertising for new teachers authorized with salaries 6560 to 750 for experience. Re-engagement salaries set for Green Ryan Harrixon Langan Robertson. Caretaker salary set at 60 per month from May 1. 60 feet of 4 inch pipe purchased for school use.
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Members of the Masonic Order will meet for worship in the evening. Strangers and visitors are welcome.
Ballinafad WI held its annual summer meeting at Mrs. B Shortill's home with Mrs. W B Shortill presiding. Miss Dufcan of Toronto spoke on time use for housewives, delivering an engaging address. Miss Betty Lowrie sang two solos with Miss Waddell, and Mrs. Robert Cole accompanied on the Victrola. Reverend Waddell offered brief remarks, with attendance from Georgetown Branch Indies. A social tea closed a pleasant afternoon.
A stylish display features Kata hats in season styles Milas Leghorns and transparent trims in black and colors. The Misses Claridge offer Panama hats upstairs in Herald Block attracting shoppers and fashion watchers.
The Odd Fellows and visiting lodges joined the Rebekahs for a Sunday evening service at the Methodist Church. The speaker praised discipline and moral duty, quoted Abraham Lincoln, and urged upholding universal teaching to end bondage and improve society.
Mrs. Judge Gorham and Mrs. B C Grae ham head furnishing efforts for the new Children's Shelter as plans move toward opening. Matron Mrs. Curry of Milton will oversee operations and care for infants and older children up to fourteen. Inspector Chasly Norton expresses keen satisfaction at progress and anticipates the shelter easing his duties. Chautauqua at Georgetown June 26 to July 2.
Georgetown hosts Chiuiatatquia's community festival from June 26 to July 2 featuring afternoon and evening showcases by top North American artists. A tent venue will host acts, with tickets and schedules announced for this major regional celebration.
An advertisement by J Roney the Gold Boot and home of Macpherson Shoe offers a large shop with a large stock of nearly new boots for men women and children at 50 cents to 1 50. The notice also calls for full names and units to be furnished to Mr E Y Barraclough or Thos Beaumont for an urgent committee and mentions required information.
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