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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
5
At Peel Hospital Brampton on May June 15th 1940 to Mr and Mrs Floyd Ward a daughter Elizabeth Rose. Flora Ma Coutts dies at her late residence 26 June 17th 1940 beloved wife of Bey mmour Penson.
Mr and Mrs David Joe of Acton mourn the death of their only son Robert Alexander aged thirteen months after a brief illness He died at Guelph General Hospital Funeral was led by Rev H J Bennie and burial followed at Fairview Cemetery Acton
Death claimed Johnt Meredith, a Limehouse area figure, in his seventieth year. He leaves a widow Jennie Irving, son Arthur of Windsor, daughters Mrs J A McLeod of Sydney NS and Mrs C Davey of Toronto, sister Mrs Jas Grant, and brothers Rev Thomas of Ottawa and Joseph of Toronto. One son Fred preceded him thirty years ago. Funeral by Rev G C Gifford of Actons United Church.
The funeral was held at Limehouse cemetery with pallbearers led by Paul Bell and Williamful. Floral tributes came from the Family Gertie Loren and Doris and Tool Shop Boys of Ford Company. Distanced attendees included Arthur Meredith Windsor Ray Meredith Windsor Davey Bell and more from Toronto Collingwood Ottawa Georgetown Britannia and nearby towns.
The Community Rummage Sale held June 7 8 and 15 sold dresses hats shoes dishes toys golf clubs beds books pictures and mattresses. Net proceeds amount to 201.02 to support refugee war work.
The Waterloo Band Festival invites families to Waterloo Park on Saturday June 29 with all-day events. Fifty bands dancers and pipers perform. fireworks light the night and a Monster Tattoo features Empire at War in the evening. A free picnic area is available.
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Esquesiing group showcased at Beeton district annual meeting with a productive session on fair board issues and a picnic for over fifty delegates. Georgetown attendees included President Herb Cleave Secretary Frank Petch Treasurer P. W. Cleave and W. A. Wilson as District Executive Member.
The inspector commends Miss Hume for shaping a high standard in academic work and character development. He notes orderly environment, capable staff, strong music leadership, and excellent lighting and bulletin boards, while proposing additions in agriculture, home economics, and art supervision with planned funding and grants.
The June gathering of the Norval Junior Institute and Junior Farmers met at the Fisher home. New presidents Charlotte Wilson and Lorne Lundy presided. Reports included the Guelph Girls Conference and Achievement Day in Milton, with talks on pig feeding, martitis, and farm stock quizzes. A speech by Mr. H. J. Heldmann covered Britain and a community meeting followed before lunch.
The June session of the W C T U met at Cedarvale with Mrs A Reeves presiding. Guests from Oakville Acton and Georgetown attended as did former president Mrs A R Vannatter. Focused study on Alcohol in relation to community welfare and scripture themed on being bold in faith.
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