Unclear Vessel Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows a reference to a vessel at 4.60 p.m. with garbled timing and numbers, no clear names, places, or events readable for a full card.
20 Jun 1928
Page 1
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows a reference to a vessel at 4.60 p.m. with garbled timing and numbers, no clear names, places, or events readable for a full card.
A dated piece from Ridgetown presents a reflection on prudent speech. It contrasts vain talkers with thoughtful, earnest speakers who guide others and pursue genuine welfare through steady, clear, truthful words. The author credits T Watson for the sentiments.
A Milton area article notes Elora farmer Alex Watt loses a purebred Shorthorn heifer to gunfire prompting neighbors to ban hunting on their farms. Miss Grave Wright and her sister plan a trip to Britain, France, and Belgium from Montreal. Police seize mash and a still near Harriston in Minto. A Philadelphia department store shifts ad strategy away from broad coating. Denizell McCutcheon, Milton old boy, dies in California from an accident. Arthur Merritt, son of Constable Bert Merritt, killed in a Grimsby Beach motor accident. Pred Little of Milton school staff resumes after mumps and plans to study at Toronto University.
Miss Alice Teeter of Erin was seized with a mild paralytic stroke Monday. She is reported resting comfortably and hopes for recovery. Local visitors include Rich Marshall and family from Limehouse and Toronto guests. Aberdeen Angus herd tested for tuberculosis in Erin shows all cattle clear, an uncommon result, according to the Advocate.
Hidden in pine topped hills the Lake of Bays area offers seclusion and a holiday of woodland life. Luxury hotels and modern amenities provide golf tennis bowling swimming and music for a perfect day. Canadian National Railway agents supply literature and lodging options.
The Halton County Council approved the year’s budget totaling 30,060,770 dollars allocated among Acton Burling ton Georgetown Milton Oakville Esquesing Nussagaweya Nelson Trafalgar with Nelson funded from government. J M Denyos urged purchase of county maps for schools and 150 colored Halton maps will be distributed to each school and municipality. A Plowmen’s Association delegation secured 150 dollars for September. The Guelph Collegiate pupil bill totals 1,456.77 with Acton and county shares specified. Hydro project poles on Hoyne hill were discussed and bids invited for abutments and a new bridge construction.
A string of comic exchanges touches on marriage wisdom faith cures and social pretenses. A boy asks about wisdom before marriage others boast about spouses and dubious cures while a farmer confronts a trespassing child and a judge jokes about impersonating a woman.
The Ontario crop report from June 14 notes winter kill risks, a potential average wheat crop, healthy spring crops, eastern Ontario seeding only 60 percent complete, buckwheat sowing soon, tobacco, corn, and root crops broadly planted, meadow grass short with hay below average, and fruit prospects described as bright with good pastures.
The note criticizes Canadian Parliament for approving a proposed salary year in Ottawa and warns that rushing to fund raises would resemble looting the treasury. It urges voters to reject cowardly actions and let national results decide the issue.
Citizens accept taxes when revenue is well spent and rates stay reasonable. A commentator lauds the 47 mill tax rate by the Georgetown council but warns real progress requires industrial expansion to create jobs and demand for factory buildings through energy, enterprise and cooperation.
Mrs Herbert Finney died at her Mount Pleasant home after months of illness aged 51. Born in Ireland she came to Mount Pleasant with her family as a child and was a member of Mount Pleasant United Church. Survived by husband two sons McMeekin and Herbert two daughters Pearl and Jeanette two brothers Archibald and John Narva and three sisters Mrs M Laidlaw Mrs John Giffen and Mr William J McKinney. Funeral held Monday at Mount Pleasant United Church and interment Norval Cemetery.
Ontario's highlands and lake districts emerge as top vacation spots with blue waters of Huron and rugged Ottawa Valley areas drawing visitors. Anglers seek Kawartha Lakes and nearby inland waters for bass muskellunge and trout while canoe trips flourish in Timagami Rideau Lakes and Algonquin Park. Muskoka Lake District and Georgian Bay remain favored for general holidays. CN agents can provide literature and planning help.
The Junior W A of St Cheorge's Church invites all members to a tea on the church lawn Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. Weather permitting, the event offers light refreshments and fellowship for attendees.
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