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Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 23, 1954

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Lightning Sparks Hornby Barn Blaze In Ontario Farm Fire

A severe storm caused a major fire at Hornby when a large barn on Berringham property was struck by lightning and destroyed. The farm near Oakville is rented to Earl Stanton of Campbell Soup Co. in Toronto. No livestock were lost.

Monning Hornby Berringham Barringham Rubber Co Oakville Lindsay Neeslands Earl Stanton Campbell Soup Co Toronto Milton Fire Brigade Harvey Blacklock Campbellville

Home from Korea for Cpl. Douglas Browne

Cpl. Douglas Browne son of Mrs. Gordon Caseley Norval returns to Canada after fifteen months in Korea with the Lord Strathcona Horse Guards.

Cpl Douglas Browne Gordon Caseley Norval Canada Korea Lord Strathcona Horee Guards

Five Straight Wins for N&Gs Over Burlington in Lacrosse

Georgetown N&Gs extended their winning streak to five with a 12 4 victory over Burlington at the local arena. Len Carus led scoring with four goals aided by Cuth bert’s goal assist as Don Ross netted a goal. Burlington showed fight at home but fell behind late in the third period.

Georgetown N&gs Ontario Burlington Wallaceburg Fergus Len Carus Cuthbert Don Ross Benny Harris Burlington Gaalie Benny

McBain Transfers to Simcoe in Police Shuffle

CPL McBain, head of the Provincial Police detachment here for five years, will transfer to Simcoe and assume his new post on July 1. He will swap roles with CPL Beckett, who moves to this town from Simcoe.

Cpl Joe McBain Simcoe Cp. McBain Cpl. Beckett

Mrs Dixon and Daughters Injured in Guelph Crash

Mrs Dixon and her two daughters Rhoda 14 and Donna 10 were injured in a two car collision in Guelph yesterday morning. Mrs Dixon suffered head injuries cuts and bruises Rhoda fractured right shoulder and Donna was treated for shock. All were released from hospital today.

Mra Bert Dixon Glen Williams Robb’s Rhoda Donna Guelph

Visitors' Day for Lady Golfers at North Halton Club

Yesterday afternoon and evening the North Halton Golf and Country Club hosted its Ladies Day. Thirty seven members attended a salad supper in ideal weather for golf. Hostesses were Mrs. William McNally and Mrs. Don Shankland. In the afternoon Mrs. John Bell won low score on the Hidden Holes. Miss Isobel Thomson and Mrs. Bert Gilmer tied for the similar prize in the evening.

North Halton

Cigarettes Stolen in IGA Break-In on Highway

Thieves under floodlights and police patrol entered the new IGA Store on the highway early Sunday and escaped with cigarettes valued over 100 dollars. Police link the heist to a similar late night service station burglary in Acton, suggesting a single gang.

IGA Ac~ton

Dickenson Garbutt Home Church Wedding

Betty Louise Garbutt and John Allan Dickenson wed at Home United Church Georgetown with guests from Brampton Bolton Erin Hornby and Georgetown. Rev C D Lemke officiated as pink decor and O Perfect Love filled the ceremony. The gown was clippers satin with Chantilly lace bodice and seed pearl embroidery.

Toronto Brampton Bolton Erin Hornby Georgetown Home United Church Betty Louise Alfred Garbutt John Allan Dickenson William Dickenson Stewarttown Dickenson D. Lemke

Scout Ladies Auxiliary Dines at Fairview Inn

Seventeen members and four guests of the Scout Ladies Auxiliary enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Fairview Inn last week followed by a social hour at Mrs. Joe Emmerson’s home. Mrs. Albert Livingstone received a past president’s pin. Plans for a September cooking school were discussed and the group donated 150 from Variety Night to the camping fund.

Scouts Ladies’ Auxiliary Fairview Inn Joe Emmerson Albert Livingstone D. Kidd John M. Smith Fred Masterman Ed Hall Jack Gunn Frank Seddon Watson Winfield Garfield McGilvray Roy Ward Robert Martin Walter Hayward Bob Hardman D.kidd W. Spence Robert Eason George Barber, Jr A. Tost D. Wood Barber Jim Patton

Georgetown council tackles sidewalks and water mains drive

Prominent Georgetown Odd fellow and Orion Lodge past master Harvey Dewhurst was named district deputy grand master at Ontario Grand Lodge sessions in Toronto. He will represent the Grand Master in Credit District 33 including Milton Orangeville Alton Brampton and Georgetown. Public works dominated council discussions with water main extensions on River Drive and Sunbeam Heights and a new main to Durham Street via Alliance MIA district.

Georgetown Orion Lodge Harvey Dewhurst Grand Lodge of Ontario Royal York Hotel Toronto Credit District Milton Orangeville Alton Brampton Order Dewhurst Gigend Lodge River Drive Sunbeam Heights Dominion Lead House Durham Street Alliance Mia Queen Street Central Park Art Scott Reeve Allen Dr. Sargent Scott William McNally Park Ave Sareh Street Parkview Blvd Sarah Street Alex. Maclaren Credit Valley Conservation Authority

Ken Harrison Pupils Piano Vocal Recital at Wrigglesworth School

Ken Harrison ARCT supervised recital features piano and vocal pupils at Wrigglesworth School auditorium. William Kinrade chaired a lengthy program. Harrison performed duets with Donna McMillan and Tom Forgrave. Gift presentations followed from Milton and Corgetown pupils.

Ken Harrison Kenneth R. Harrison ARCT Wrigglesworth School William Kinrade Mr. Harrison Donmnmna McMillan Tom Forgrave Corgetown Mary McNamara Barbara Kinrade Milton Barbara French Ruth Ann Sherratt Sylvia Diggins Arlene Hill Verna Picket Jean Gambell Linda Mino Pauline Watson Peter Canham Peter Forgrave Linda Packer Ruth McClements Lois Niven David Diggins Betty Carey Billy Sanford Adrienne Nurse Jean Hunter Judy Clarke Bobby McCumber Kent Graham Wealey Duroy Jeffrey Nurse Jill Runham Gladys Smith Joy Virginia Barber Eleanor Schenk Paul Prust Barbera Cunningham Heatheranne Hayward Laura Irving Guelph Michael Armstrong

Scouts And Cubs Have Busy Schedule In North Halton

The article details upcoming events for Scouts and Cubs in North Halton. Cub camp is set for Everton from June 2 to July 3, while scouts plan a duty against Kennshy in the week of July 10. A North Halton Scouters group formation meeting occurred at Blue Springs, with a July 29 committee gathering in Acton to form.

Everton Kennshy Blue Springs North Halton Scouters Acton North Halton Boy Scouts Association John's Hallen

Ryerson Graduates Take Positions at IBM and GE

Two local men Jim McDonald and Alan Gillis have completed a three year electronics course at Ryerson Institute of Technology. Jim McDonald will join International Business Machines in Toronto while Alan Gillis will work for General Electric in Peterborough.

Jim .McDonald Alvin McDonald Queen Street Alan Gillis J. F. Gillis Emery &J Ryerson Institute of Technology Jim International Business Machines Toronto General Electric Peterborough

Bride Betty Garbutt Wed John Dicken in Alloa

Betty Garbutt of Alloa married John Dicken in Stewerttown after a weekend of widespread celebrations. Women from Home Church hosted a miscellaneous shower while relatives and friends held linen and clock gifts at various local homes in Brampton and surrounding areas.

Yvonne Long Marshall Timbers Irwin McPherson Jack Coburn Jointy Timbers Betty Garbutt Alloa John Dickenson Stewerttown Ladies of Home Church Wesley Tach West Street Brampton Clare Hutchinson

St. George's AYPA Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting

Archdeacon W. G. O. Thompson officiated as honorary president during the St. George's AYPA annual meeting Wednesday, where new officers were elected.

ST. George's Aypa St. ‘George's Aypa W. G Thompson

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