Georgetown Over Top in Victory Loan Garden Party
A Limehouse garden party for the Victory Loan featured Capt. R. C. Creelman of the Toronto Irish Regiment as speaker. He urged church attendance and war support, noting English church destruction in the war and praising youthful religious conviction. Entertainers Tom Hamilton Rex Slocum Nellie McGhie Violet Murray and Jack Ayre performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Patterson
Silvercreek
Oe Presbyterian Church
H. L. Bennie
Knox Presa Church
Acton
R. C. Creelman
Toronto Irish Regiment
England
Tom Hamilton
Rex
Slocum
Edgar Bergen
Nellie McGhie
Violet Murray
Jack Ayre
Churchill praises Georgetown as Victory Loan over top
Canvass Chairman W. H. Long says Georgetown surpassed its $160,000 goal in the Victory Loan drive and a pennant was added to the Post Office Flag. Subscriptions remain brisk and residents are urged to invest. If 25 percent over the objective is reached, another pennant will fly. Ottawa reports Dominion subscriptions at $501,484,250 from 558,000 subscribers, leaving $100,000,000 to reach the Joan objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Long
Georgetown
Ottawa
Dominion
Mrs Andrew Scott Dies at Ninety After Long Illness
Barbara Marshall widow of Andrew Scott died peacefully on Monday June 9 in her 90th year at her daughter’s home in Limehouse. Born in Carnforth England in 1851 she moved to Limehouse aged six and lived there all her life. She married Andrew Scott in 1868 who died 24 years earlier. Survived by several children and two great nephews, funeral held at her son Rae Scott’s home and burial in Fairview Cemetery Ac ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Marshall
Mary Marshall
Andrew Scott
W. O. Brownridge
Carnforth
England
Mary
Thomas
Acton
Stephen
Ashbury Park
New Jersey
William
James
Agnes
John
Rae Scott
H. L. Bennie
Fairview Cemetery
Marshall
Toronto
Viend Marshall
Gordon
Lloyd Marshall
Hyatt Dobbie
McDonald
Jos
P. A McAdams
J. Ellerby
Allan
Munro and McClellan wedding in Georgetown
Edith Viola McClellan daughter of H. B. McClellan and the late Mrs McClellan Stratford united with Milgé Cecil Munro son of Mrs Munro and the late Thos Munro Toronto in a June 14 ceremony at United Church Parsonage Georgetown Rev F G Overend officiated Bride attended by sister Mrs Frank Petch Best man was Mr Petch Post ceremony wedding dinner at Hunters Inn and couple planned a short honeymoon before settling in Toronto
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Viola
H. B. McClellan
Jessie MacDonald Saturday Bride
Jessie Mildred MacDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs K R MacDonald married Roy Bernard son of Mr and the late Mrs Della Wilcox at Acton on Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock. Rev J W Morgan officiated. The bride wore a powder blue ridingote dress and blue hat with pink Talisman roses. Attendant Olive MacDonald wore dusky pink crepe and a corsage of roses. Groomsman Jack Sharpe of Hamilton. They left for a motor trip in Northern Ontario and will reside in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mildred
K. R. MacDonald
Roy Bernard
Jack Sharpe
Hamilton
Ontario
Mrs Joseph Logan Dies After Long Illness Georgetown Resident
After a lengthy illness Mrs. Joseph Logan of Georgetown on Victoria Street died at home Friday June 6 1941. Born Margaret Rutledge in Chinguacousy Township she was the second oldest Rutledge daughter. she is survived by children Margaret Mrs. H L Blodgett Wearbaushene Edward and Robert of Georgetown, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral from her residence Monday June 9 1941 with interment at Glen Wil de. Ford and Mr A B Wright.
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Joseph Logan
Georgetown
Victoria Street
Chinguacousy Township
Logan
Margaret Rutledge
Henry Rutledge
Pene
Kennedy
Cowie
Margaret
H. L. Blodgett
Wearbaushene
Edward
Robert
Glen Wilde
Ford
A .B. Wright
War Victims Fund Receives Donations and Cash Balance
The Georgetown Herald notes funds for British War Victims and Forwarded to Toronto Evening Telegram. Cash on hand $1006.18, bank and interest on savings. proceeds from Buchie Brown’s Bakery and sale of shortening containers and milk barrels added $196.77 for a June 18 balance of $1202.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Evening Telegram
Buchie Brown's
Dron Vint Wedding in Toronto Quiet Ceremony
Myrtle Mae Vint daughter of Mrs. Vint and the late Mr. Vint wed Elmer Roy Dron of Georgetown in a quiet Saturday ceremony June 14 at Rev A Stewart's Toronto home. Couple planned to reside in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Mae Vint
No Blame Found in Guelph Truck Tragedy
Frank King of Georgetown was cleared of blame for a June 7 collision that killed Peter Slobodian, a Ukranian railway worker, after a coroner's jury in Guelph found no fault. The panel urged lighting on Highway 7 from the city to the Ontario Reformatory and a lower speed limit. Nine witnesses testified as Dr. T. R. Pickard presided and JM. Kearns, K.C. led the Crown's examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank King
Georgetown
Peter Slobodian
Guelph
Ontario Reformatory
Witneses
T. R. Pickard
JM. Kearns
K.C
William F. Dawson Buried in Glen
William F. Dawson of Terra Cotta died last Saturday March 14. A native of England he came to the United States 27 years ago and worked at Ernest Martin Stone Quarries. Survived by three daughters and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F. Dawson
Terra Cotta
Jaume
Bhi
England
Ernest Martin Stone Quarries
Jer
Lorne Craine
R. . Lemi
Dawson
Emme
Tom
Bob
Mar- Bill
Bill
Wagstaffe
Harry Presswood
Brampton Doctor’s Son Killed In Car Incident
David John Heggie three-year-old son of Captain Dr Colin Heggie and Mrs Heggie of Brampton was killed last Friday afternoon after stepping into a car’s path driven by Jules Sandusky of Cooksville. He had been left in the front seat while his mother shopped. The driver swerved but struck him, causing fatal injuries. Funeral at Brampton Cemetery followed. England reports Dr Heggie wounded by bomb in the Midlands and resting in a convalescent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David John Heggie
Colin Heggie
Brampton
England
Dr. Heggie
Midlands
Marion Leslie Weds Russell James Thompson at Essex wedding
Marion Lorine Leslie daughter of Mr and Mrs George Leslie of Esquesing married Russell James Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Thompson of Orangeville last Saturday afternoon at the bride parents home. Rev Ross K Cameron officiated. The couple will reside in Georgetown after a honeymoon in North Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lorine Lesie
George Leslie
Russell James Thompson
Wesley Thompson
Orangeville
Ross K. Cameron
Dovercourt Road Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Irene
Bouvardisa
Walter Thompson
Betty Snyder
Dorothy Cleave
North Bay
Georgetown
Marriage Greeting for Enid and Ted McBride
A community gathering honors the marriage of Enid and Ted McBride. Neighbors note Enid’s service to local social events and the Young People’s Society and wish them happiness in their new neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Ted
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Capt. Creelman
Churchill Lands
Canada
Churchill and McNaughton
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Ant
A. G. L. McNaughton
Mr. Churchill
Jessie MacDonald
The
Georgetown Herald
William F. Dawson
Glen
Marion Leslie
Union
Mrs
Ted McBride
Dominion Seed House
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