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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
2
W H Willson oRirtha announces new charges for marriages and deaths with set rates for Mieths 50c Marriagen 50c Deathn 50c Memorial Cards 50c. An extra fee applies for poems.
A local notice urges Georgetown ratepayers to vote on July 8 for a $10,000 bylaw to loan the Arena Co. to build a skating and curling rink. The company would put in $12,000 cash and a first mortgage on the building to the town. The piece argues the project supports youth welfare and safe recreation.
Glenwilliams The Glen Orange Lodge and their fife and drum band visited Cheltenham lodge Inst Wednesday. They played a program then speeches followed by a lunch. A lacrosse game on Inst Saturday drew many spectators ending 7-8 against Glen. Rumors say Bolton used ringers but no protest. Pat Henry of Brampton attended. Mrs. W. H. Preston recovering after an operation. Rev. W. L. Davidson preached at anniversary services. A second sermon by Mr. Truebrood. Next Sunday Rev. Mr. Aiken to give farewell sermon and July 2 Rev. Benjamin Eyre to take charge as new pastor.
Gravel contracts for three thousand yards and multiple teams in use at Alioa. J Eaves recovers his health and returns to normal. Brick yards at full capacity. Locals attended Erin farmer’s picnic and report a good time. Rev Aikens preaches farewell and moves to Lions Head. Rev Hare to take the circuit. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs N Hier. Myrtle McCauley and D Britton visiting. Anniversary services at Glen williamla last Sunday.
Mr Pleasant garden party on June 27 mentioned with Mr Jases at lot 18 8rd line Wort Chinguacousy. Dayfoot Co ordered to supply specially made boots No 299 with back outside water for customers. Boots described as solid leather by experienced workmen from a reliable firm.
Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta opened to the public with a formal flag ceremony led by Mrs. H C Fleming of San Francisco and Mr. John M Imrie of the Edmonton Journal. The event marks Canadian Nations Railway's move to provide permanent tourist accommodations in the 4400 square mile Jasper area in the Northern Canadian Rockies. Guests attended from Australia United States Pacific Coast Prairie provinces and Eastern Canada. The lodge features artistic log construction a large lounge dining hall and separate sleeping quarters.
Scouts discuss saving for a camp since none at Ex this year. They plan swimming parades and a parade Friday next. They request staves for drills, gum sales at ball games, and a fire drill as part of Demonstration in July. They remind members to do their daily good turn.
Have your lawn mower sharpened and put in first class condition at Cassidy's Works Ltd Henry Block Georgetown. Norman H Speight's Electrical Shop in Tane Block offers electrical items from toasters to irons with prices listed. Phone 47.
The article lists students promoted to high school grades and those promoted conditionally. It names honorees Reginald Lambton Dorothy Frampton Mina Saxe Georgina Henry and passed students Aileen Hume Richard Sandusky Donald Russell Stanley Barth Aileen Moore Cecil Barth Clarence Bonham Jeen McLuaig with conditional promotions for Marie Graham Wakefield Ford William Took Lillian Watson Victor Norrington Dickson Roe Jack Lucas Clarence Hing Milred Fieck John Scrymgenoar Jack Lindsay Haze Hughes Madeleine Mallin Roy Puckerning and notes that departmental exam results may determine some promotions and will be announced later.
The Ladies' Bowling Club opened its season with a fine afternoon and evening of bowling on well kept greens. Tea was served from five to seven as members discussed an ambitious programme and plans to send rinks to the Ontario Tournament in Toronto on June 26 and 27.
The Georgetown Tennis Club has organized and elected officers for the coming year. Honorary President K B Dale. President H R Mimme. Vice President Miss Davidson. Sea-Treasor Miss H Henderson. Rules and Tour Committee and Social Committee named with several members listed.
The Chautauqua tent opens in Georgete rknes from the 10th to the 15th offering daily lectures and musical feasts. Dominion Chautauqua management promises an attractive merit filled program for its fifth Ontario anniversary and urges securing season tickets from local committee members.
Georgetown team won 9 to 5 against Campbellville with key hits and steady pitching. Acton defeated Burlington 6 to 4 and Milton topped Bronte 8 to 6 as league standings show Bronze 8 3 Milton 8 2 Acton 8 2 Georgetown 2 8 Campbellville 2 8 Burlington 2 8 Georgetown junior team tied Aotop juniors 11 11. Juniors plan to join the Helton League. meeting set at Bank of Montreal Friday 8 pm.
The Ottawa report states Hon. W. Fielding extended prohibition to home beer brewing for domestic use. Householders must obtain a brewer's license, post bonds of 2000 dollars, and pay excise on all beer produced. Ontario housewives may still make wine for family use, reaching high alcoholic contents, while home beer faces new restrictions.
A devotional excerpt describes a humble woman touched by the Master. The touch brings healing joy and peace, cleansing pain and fear. It notes the divine power arriving with a blessing, guiding the faithful and strengthening the weary.
Real estate ad describes a brick six room house on 75 acres with a bank barn and 50 workable acres plus pasture and water. Another 47 acre tract inside Georgetown corporation features an orchard and a neat house with basement and barn. Prospectors urged to consult for larger farms or any size or price.
Railway workers and staff are featured in a brief section covering ongoing mediation efforts. The item notes involvement of employees and mentions unspecified representatives from the ladies’ auxiliary alongside union discussions.
Canadian Pacific and Union depots welcome the first 1922 settlers from Europe and the United States. About fifty households including families travel with belongings and money. Officials say the season is on as settlers aim to farm the western prairie provinces Manitoba and beyond.
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