Conscription of Canada's Manpower Announced
The Halton Jersey Cattle Club hosted its annual Field Day and Picnic at R. J. Graham and Son near Georgetown attracting about 250 Jersey enthusiasts from Peel and York. A lunch, speeches by Wilfred Davison of Blenheim and others, judging competitions with dozens of winners, and sports followed, concluding with a raffle for the outstanding Jersey calf won by H. A. CLarridge of Norval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Jersey Cattle Club
R. J. Graham and Son
Georgetown
Pee
York Counties
Graham
R. J. Graham
Wilfred Davison
Blenheim
Edwin Harrop
Davison
John Pawley
Peel Club
Evans
York Club
C. D. Graham
Peel
M. W. Staples
Ontario Agricultural College
Chas. McKeown
Acton
Prof. Staples
Acton Mary McClure
Georgewn
Cecil Judge
Mono Road
Eccles McClure
Presbyterians Mark Anniversary at Limehouse Church
Anniversary services at Limehouse Presbyterian Church featured Rev. A Gowland of Oakville as guest speaker. Miss Helen McGowan of Barrie and the Rockwood Male Choir performed with the morning service choir, while Miss Betty Speight of Georgetown was to sing at the evening service but was replaced by Mrs Fred Shor. A garden party at Mr A C Patterson’s Silvercreek home drew a large crowd on Monday. Rev. Ross K Cameron, Georgetownborn pastor of Dovercourt Road Presbyterian Church in Toronto, addressed the gathering on world conditions, with Tom Hamilton and his Royal Scots providing the lighter program. Marjorie Waters sang and audiences joined in There’ll Always Be an England. May Monie displayed Scottish medals, Dorothy Merrall played piano accordion, and Harold Rich accompanied with two solo appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
A. Gowland
Oakville
Helen McGowan
Barrie
Rockwood
Betty Speight
Georgetown
Il Fo
Fred Shor
A. C. Patterson
Silvercreek
Ross K. Cameron
Dovercourt Road Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Axum
D. D. Davidson
Camerogg
Tom Hamilton
Tom
Marjorie Waters
England
May Monie
Dorothy Merrall
Harold Rich
Cook Family Reunion at Milo Park Highlights Local Fare
The Cook family reunion at Milo Park Erindale drew members including Humberstone of Georgetown and guests from Detroit and Toronto. Miss Margaret Humberstone won secretary duties. oldtimers Mrs. E Pridham and W. Kenncy were noted as the oldest attendees. A rural versus city softball and tug of war marked the day. officers elected include David Thames-Rogers Streetsville Thames-Rogers as honorary president and Dr. Oliver Rogers Toronto as vice-president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Park
Erindale
Humberstone
Georgetown
Margaret Humberstone
Bert Pridham
Detroit
E. Pridham
Toronto
W. Kenncy
David
Thames—Rogers
Streetsville
William Kennedy
Oliver Rogers
Peter Steph Ioens
Miss Bs Humberstone
William Priddle
Hamilton
Court fines for missing dog licenses in Ma te Woodliffe court
Citizens appeared before Ma te Woodliffe this morning for failing to procure dog licenses. They were ordered to obtain tags and pay court costs. More defendants with untagged dogs face action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate Woodliffe
Mrs. Brownridge Honored With Housewarming Gifts
Mrs. Thomas J. Brownridge formerly Laura Miller, was fete d at multiple gatherings after her marriage. Neighbors at Mrs. George Hendersons homes presented two upholstered chairs and an end table while Col. Ballantine and others spoke, followed by a suit of activities and a euchre club gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. Brownridge
Laura E. Miller
George Henderson
Archie Vance
F. Smith
Georgetown Lions elect officers at dinner meeting
The Georgetown Lions Club met at the McGibbon Hotel and unanimously elected Col. James Ballantine as president for the coming year. First and second vice presidents are R. Licata and J. Watson, with A. C. Welk as secretary treasurer and Rev. W. G. O. Thompson as assistant secretary treasurer. Lion tamer H. J. Heldmann, tail twister A. H. Feller, and directors D. Brill and W. Long were also chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGibbon Hotel
Georgetown Lions Club
Col
James Ballantine
R. Licata
J. Watson
A. C. Welk
Assisant
Rev
W. G. O. Thompson
Lion Tamer
H. J. Heldmann
Tailtwister
A. H. Feller
D. Brill
W. Long
Minute Men organize Georgetown meeting leads list of leaders
A large crowd in Georgetown attended a Minute Men gathering focused on organization. The session produced group leaders chosen by Col. Ballantine including Dr. C. V Williams Dr. R. Lear mouth Captain Fred Morrison Captain Edgar Beeney Alvin McDonald John Thomson N. Robinson K C Lindsay Frank Smith Alexander McKay Fred Weaver John Campbell Sam Tennant.
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Minute
Georgetown
Lsts
Col. Ballantine
C. V Williams
R. Learmouth
Fred Morrison
Ashgrove
Edgar Beeney
Limehouse
Alvin McDonald
John Thomson
Scotch Block
N. Robinson
Nerval
June Meeting of Local Council at Cedarvale
The Local Council held a June meeting on Cedarvale School lawn with Miss Oliver hosting. Mrs. J. B. Mackenzie opened with a silent prayer. Hettie Lawson reported the National Council of Women convention at the Royal York, Toronto, naming Geo. O. Spencer as president for the coming year and urging courageous service. They voted to purchase 1600 in war certificates for cancellation and thanked Miss Oliver before touring the school.
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Cedarvale School
Oliver
J. B. Mackenzie
Hettie Lawson
National Council of Women
Royal York
Toronto
Canada
Geo. O. Spencer
Wright
Neilsen
Paul
Miss Oliver
Pall
Parliament Opens War Measures Training and Conscription Announced
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced immediate war measures to train all able bodied men under forty five and to conscript manpower and wealth for Canada, while overseas service remains voluntary. Ottawa June 17 1940. Debates over defence regulations and subversive activity reveal diverse views on internment and loyalty among enemy aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzie King
Canada
Department of National War Service
Ottawa
Public School Inspector Praises Progressive Georgetown Education
The 1940 annual report praises the school for a healthy environment, broad arts and crafts education, and student initiative. Principal Wrigglesworth is commended for maintaining standards while adopting newer trends in studies. The inspector notes reduced hectograph work and increased creative projects boosting self confidence and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Ont
Wrigglesworth
All Men up to 45 Will Receive Training for Home Defence
The article reports conscription of all able bodied men up to 45 for home defense after Prime Minister King announced the measure. It notes a three month training period and powers enabling the Governor in Council to deploy citizens and resources for national security and public order during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
King
National Defense
Hon
C. G. Power
Canada
Confirmation at St George’s by Niagara Bishop Broughall
The Right Reverend L. W. B. Broughall administered the Apostolic Rite of Confirmation to fifteen adults at St. George's Church on Thursday evening. The Bishop read scripture lessons and offered prayers, and four anchors of Hope Duty Prayer and the Cross were urged as spiritual stay. First Communion followed on Sunday at eight o'clock, with the Woman's Auxiliary hosting refreshments. Mrs. Broughall and Mrs. Baxter attended. Joseph Beaumont served as chaplain and bore the episcopal staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. B. Broughall
Niagara
St. George's Church
St. Paul
Rome
Christ
Joseph Beaumont
Episcopal
Broughall
Baxter
Hamilton
Woman's Auxiliary
Doomed fawn saved by farm manager in Inglewood
Home Smith farms near Inglewood, manager Jack Pawley heard cries and found a newborn fawn being attacked by a doe. He drove off the deer, called a vet, splinted the leg, and the animal, now a farm pet, recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pawley
Smith Farms
Inglewood
Jack
Special Council Meeting Contemplates Connecting Link Paving
A special council session discussed paving the connecting link from Queen Street to the town limits. County Engineer Roy Smith advised on pavement types and costs while ratepayers from King Street attended. After votes and amendments, a majority favored the county constructing its own road on parts of the link, with a petition route for wider pavement if adequate signatures are gathered by June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harolld Cleave
A. E. Cripps
King St
Queen St
Cut Hill
Brown
Mackenzie
King Starks
Cleave
Costigan
Cripps
Treave
Eastern Sectional Rally of Halton Presbyterial Held
The Eastern Sectional Rally of the W.M.S. of Halton Presbyterial met at Bronte United Church on June 11. Mrs. R. Ficks presided as third vice-president with welcomes from Mrs. A. G. Boswell and a response by Mrs. H. Inglehart. Reports from auxiliaries and junior groups were heard along with literature notes by Mrs. W A. Shane. The guest speaker Mrs. H. T. Thompson spoke on Christian Stewardship and Finance. Closing remarks by Mrs. Earl Wison echoed a Christmas message. Visitors were hosted at noon by Bronte ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Halton
W A. Shane
Hamilton
A. O. W. Foreman
H. Caldwell
Inglehart
H. T. Thompson
Christian Stewardship
Dominion Board
Ashgrove Auxiliary
J. W. Chapman
A. E. Pickard
Bronte Ladies
Arthur Hall
Earl Wison
My George
Bronte
Norval Rifle Club Holds Third Annual Outdoor Meet
The Norval Rifle Club hosted a two day outdoor meet on June 14 and 15. Results show top scorers including V Thompson M Atkinson and H Nurse across multiple matches at 50 and 100 yards. Miss Norma Hall won a 50/100 yard ladies match while Red Cross ladies supplied refreshments.
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Norval Rifle Club
V. Thompson
M. Atkinson
EL Nurse
C. C. Meredith
Thompson
C. Meredith
Nurse
W. A. Wilson
Norval
Norma Hall
Sporting Rifles
Ist
M. H. Rutledge
R. W. Hall
Ladies of the Red Cross
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Ehouse Presbyterians
COOK
Laura
Marie Barbour
W. Hardeing
Geo. Henderson
J. Snow
LIONS
Cedarvale
Hughes Cleaver
W. L. Mackenzie King
United Kingdom
P. B. Harrison
Treas
Board of Public School Trustees
Georgetown High School Board
R. B. Foulls
F. R. Watson
O. B. Dayfoot
A. McAllister
H. W. Kentmer & Son
George VI
St. George’s
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