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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
2
Verna Luella Looth daughter of Mr and Mrs Hee died June 17 1925 in Glenwidiins. Adah Alma Stratton wife of Jotu Clarke died June 7 1925 at Cookaville, formerly of Actou.
The council met a court of revision to hear appeals on property assessments. Several reductions were granted including H T Arnolds Sons factory from 36660 to 3660 and John Street property from 2800 to 2000. other filings were confirmed or adjusted as listed.
Obituary notices report the death of Mus John Clark a longtime Acton resident who died at her Cookaville home after weeks of illness. Survived by husband, four daughters Ada Ethel Jack Dora and Phillis the family held a private service in Acton with pallbearers and tributes. Also noted is the death of Walter Dean of College View following a short illness, survived by widow and son, with funeral at St Georges church on Thursday at 2 30 p.m.
The United Church announces morning worship on Sunday the 24th with Caldwell speaking on Helps toward a getting on in religion and Dickie addressing the evening on Life's baggage. Knox Church holds a 11am patriotic service with baptism and a 7pm Apostolic Church topic. Dr McColl is expected to preach Sunday afternoon at 8.00 pm in Ashgrove.
Large congregations attended both services at St. Alban the martyr Glenwilliam for the 22nd anniversary of the church dedication. Music by the choir and organist Lind ley Beaumont highlighted the day. Reverend Hamilton Mockridge preached the evening sermon at All Hallows Toronto. Collections totaled 75 dollars. An O S No 848 meeting is set for July 6 at 8 pm. Members urged to attend. Miss Halpin Robertson and others motor to Niagara Falls Sunday.
One of the largest Unionist gatherings in Georgetown drew over six hundred United Church of Canada members and adherents from Georgetown Auhgrove and Limehouses to the park. An evening program featured Miss Isobel Centte pianist, Miss Maisie Duncan dancer, vocal duets, bagpiper Grabbap McDonald, and remarks by Dr. Dickie Caldwell and Laidlaw.
About 180 men from Knox church areas gathered Friday at the church for a banquet and social evening organized by the Board of Managers led by chairman A. Hume. After a ladies’ lunch, Rev. Kenneth MacLean announced an evening program of music, speeches, and vocal selections featuring local speakers such as Mr. R. C. McCullough Mr. Ross Cameron and Mr. Gov. Watt with others including Mesars. A short pastor’s address and thanks to the women concluded the event with the National Anthem.
The Public School Board met in the Board room on June 17 with members Mere Evans Mesures Crichton Harrison Kentner and McNally present. Motions passed to pay May hydro and teaming costs while applications from Miss H Webb and Miss J Ellison were held over for further consideration. Resignations from Miss Robertson and Mr Green were accepted with regrets, and the meeting adjourned to July 1 at 8.
Members of Credit Lodge A F and A M and visiting brethren attended a Sunday evening service at St George's Church. Rev Percival Mayea delivered a sermon from Genesis on man's concept of God and Masonry's aim to build character and aid others. The choir and organist Mrs W F Bradley enhanced the service with a violin solo by Jack Thompson. A vote of thanks was extended to the preacher by Worshipful Master A Norrington.
The Hatton Women's Institute met in Georgetown Arena on Wednesday January 17. Delegates from county branches reported a prosperous year under retiring president Mrs Inglehart Palermo. Officers elected: Pres Mrs G Agnew Acton. 1st Vpres Mrs Atkins Palermo. 2nd Vpres Mrs A Claridge Bannockburn. Sec Treas Miss Howell Hornby. A musical program followed with donations of over 18 to Armenian boys. Garden party at Norval July 1.
Unionist members of the Georgetown Auxiliary of the W M S of the Presbyterian Church in Canada held their final meeting at Mrs. W C Anthony home before joining the Missionary Society of the United Church. Mrs Freyra chaired a large gathering with visitors from Toronto. A paper on Hospitals and Home Missions was read by Mrs. McKenzie. solos by Miss MacClure and Miss Jean Adams impressed attendees. A life membership certificate was presented to Mrs. Anthony. a gold badge pin was given to Mrs. Anthony and Miss Smith praised the hospitality before a social tea.
The Halton Liberal-Conservative Association met at Milton town hall with strong county attendance. Dr. R K Ander and Geo Hillmer spoke after President M C Smith's opening remarks. All officers from last year were reelected including President M C Smith Burlington and five vice presidents.
Ballina and Large gatherings attended United Church services where Rev. Dr. Pringle of Nova Scotia spoke. In the evening at the Presbyterian Church ex-Mayor Hiltz of Toronto gave a strong address. Union Choir and organist Misa Huggine provided music. Read letters of regret from several distant friends. Local social notes include visits, illnesses, and a picnic plan by the United Church groups. Geo. Graham was jailed for a disturbance in Palermo with a sentence of six months to two years in Burwash Reformatory.
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