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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
2
The St George's W A held a summer recess pot luck supper with Rev and Mrs Richardson as guests. Mrs S Walker chaired the meeting and led prayers for the thank offering. Mira Metcalfe gave an enlightening talk about Easter in Greece.
With two weeks left in the term Georgetown public schools Park and George Kennedy near completing an accident free 1960-60 term earning Elmer Safety Trophies. Police urge extra caution as haliday season nears and traffic hazards rise near construction sites on routes including Charles St Princess Ann Tic and Church W Crese.
Glen Record Stil Unmarred kept their unbeaten run with a 6 to 6 win over the Police Athletics at the Glen in Industrial fastball action. Zilho and Ingle produced key hits in the late innings as Kemahead pitched the distance for the winners with Stafford behind the plate.
Victoria Harbour residents share visits and travel notes. Mr and Mrs Matt Lawr of Victoria Harbour hosted relatives. Wilfred Hunter and family head to Huntsville to run Valley View Cabins. J Mims, son of Ken Richardson, passed Grade 3 piano with honours. Stella Boyd arrives from Yorkshire to spend summer with Brian Rovd. Empress of France voyage noted. Minlanet McDougall returns from Oakland California trip visiting Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. RCMP Corporal Campbell transfers to Ottawa after three years in Hay River. A birthday party hosted at Ian Ferguson’s home with local youths. Mr and Mrs William Sinclair celebrate 33rd wedding anniversary at Hilltop Lodge with family.
A bright Saturday night dance at Club Midtown drew a mix of locals and guests with strong crowd energy. The article thanks volunteers, mentions upcoming acts The Counsels and Stevelino, and notes casual dress rules while hinting at future events and local radio/record highlights.
The lacrosse organization raised over $200 from two tag day events led by young players and lacrosse executives providing transport. Funds will cover lumber for a cushion structure at the corner of Sargent Road and Mountainview, with late registrations and volunteer contacts through Herb Robinson at TR 73070.
Lorne Scots Brass Band presented a first concert in the Manor new auditorium on June 8 with about forty bandsmen under Lt FE GG Corett. The event featured varied music including hymns marches and Brahms South American pieces and was followed by refreshments. A separate dance recital for residents took place June 10 at the High School auditorium with Mrs Neary Seeds pupils performing and local residents honored.
Perfect weather marked the 6th annual Remembrance Service in Glen Williams village cemetery Sunday. Harold McClure presided, with Rev J Rathbone and Rev G Lockhart leading prayers and Dare teeciete the band. Dor Hancock sang Lead Kindly Light, hymns included What A Friend We Have in Jesus, and The Last Post was played.
A young girl outfits for the July first holiday in a new locale. The dress uses white cotton tapestry with a thin red trim panel and a wide navy stripe. It features short sleeves two rolled collars and a full skirt.
The Hantam Hearts face Mimico's Powerflush Beaches in a crucial game to stay in first place in the Oakville and District Minor Soccer League. The Hearts aim to extend an unbeaten run as other league matches feature Wolves and Rovers delivering competitive play and the Stavers leading the standings.
Auction listing with reserve details and contact for Frank Petch and George Baugree. Includes phone references and officials managing the sale.
A readable fragment lists items for sale or inquiry including lumber, doors, gates, and metal fixtures. It mentions dates like Wednesday June 29 and Tuesday June 2 and references prices and quantities for various yard goods and crafts in a local sale notice context.
Legion Ladies Auxiliary held a June 16 meeting with 33 members present to discuss summer and fall activities. A June 24 children's picnic in the park with ice cream and pop was planned, plus a September 7 birthday supper, and invitations to several individuals. The group planned a Halloween party and other events, with members attending Windsor convention on June 18th.
Mr. McNally says rain ruined the last celebration ten years ago and hopes for better weather as plans for the park event are finalized. Community officials had asked for use of the park that day to shape the celebration.
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