Civil Guards Parade At Milton In Heat Throng
Milton hosts a large Civil Guard parade despite intense heat. The Burlington Company was absent, Judge Munro and Warden Kerns saluted the parade after the service. Various guards and bands participated under Captain McDonald, Mr. Anderson, Captain Williams, and Miss Mason. Colonel Allantine announces the next regimental parade after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greendee
Burlington Company
Civil Guard
W. N. Munro
Milton
Leslie Kerns
Nelson
Acton
United Church Women Present Gift To Mrs. F C Overend
United Church Women presented Mrs F C Overend with a travel suitcase as a token of gratitude from Georgetown's Group 3 of the Women's Association. Mrs Robert Ruddell delivered the gift amid light refreshments and thanks to Miss Staunton. The program included a morale address and closed with the National Anthem. Dominion Day is a public holiday, July 1, with Georgetown stores closed. shoppers urged to buy Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association
the United Church
H.L. Hutt
C. Preure
Georgetown
Verlene Sinchir
M. Wardlaw
Robert Ruddell
Overend
Miss Staunton
Dominion Day
Automobile Collision Near Norval Leaves Victims Injured
A late night crash near Norval left Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Beesly of Vienna with lacerations and bruises. Jett of Brampton gave first aid as x rays were ordered to assess injuries while Provincial Constable Ray Hodgson investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Beesly
Veinna
Jett
Brampton
Guelph
Ray Hodgson
Weather Notes on Summer Heat and Rain Shortfall
The week shows continued high temperatures with maximums near 82 degrees and daily highs around 60. An average of 82.1 for maximum day temperatures and 60.7 for lows is reported as part of a discussion on summer heat. The text also notes the area remains about 3.75 inches short of rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
How Toate Saved His From Bondage and Southland’s Forgotten
Louise Armstrong writes in The American Weekly on education and a Southland forgotten past. The piece urges readers to follow The Detroit Times weekly for more context and aims to expose social struggles and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Armstrong
American Weekly
Ee Certise Patie Sruiaay
Southland
Detroit Times
War Victims Fund Grows Despite Publicity Push
The War Victims Fund continues to grow since its February start, with recent donations from McNab Street News Hood Club and a local resident bringing total to 42.00. Loss of energy from publicity work noted as volunteers meet socially, raffle tickets postponed to July 4 for the fund draw. unsold tickets to be returned for proper accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsy
McNab St. New Hood Club
Georgetown Herald Listing Shows Local Fund Drive Total
A cluttered reader entry lists the Neighbourhood Club and a total of 1212.98 dollars dated June 2. The entry mentions British War Victims and a local address at 11688 McNard Street with a small sum noted for the fundraiser.
Local Council Of Women Met At Cedarvale School
The June meeting of the Local Council of Women at Cedarvale School heard guest speaker Mrs. T Wold on Norway the land of the midnight sun. Mrs. J B Mackenzie introduced the speaker. twenty five school girls attended. The council approved minutes and planned copper collections for the summer. A Victory Bond of 60 dollars was purchased. Tea hostesses served lunch as thanks and acknowledgments were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Women
Dager Bras
Sian Eead
Weston Comet
Ae Owen
J. B. Mackenzie
T. Wold
Norway
County Prize Winners at Georgetown Public School
Winners in the W C T U annual Essay and Poster Contest were announced at Georgetown Public School. Kenneth Harrison placed first in Essays Grade VII, Marjorie Herrington second. Jane Clarke won poster Grade VII first with Olive Moyer second and Pauline Norton third in Grade VII. Heath Books Grade VI third went to Ingeborg Hauptmann. Miss Ellen McKay presented the prizes and conveyed congratulations from the Georgetown Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Public School
W.C.T.U
Kenneth Harrison
Marjorie Herrington
Jane Clarke
Olive Moyer
Pauline Norton
Heath
Ingeborg Hauptmann
Ellen McKay
Department of Scientific Temperance
Georgetown Union
Rebekahs Carry on War Work
A brief wartime note shows Mrs Maryline Scott thanking the Rebekahs for gifts to the homeless in the borough and a blue sweater coat from Canada, praising their support during Verdun related efforts. The message expresses gratitude to the Rebekah circle and Canadians for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun Rebekah
Miss Forgrave
Canada
Maryline Scott
Only Brother of M Merryday Dies in Toronto
Henry B. Merryday died in St Josephs Hospital Toronto from injuries in a car crash on June 17. He was the sole brother of Montague Merryday of Glen Williams. A native of Malvern Wells England he lived in Toronto most of his life and worked for the CPR Express until 1929. Funeral at William Speers chapel Dundas St West with interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Merryday
St. Joseph's Hospital
Toronto
Montague Merryday
Glen Williams
Malvern Wells
Worcestershire
England
Merryday
C.P.R. Express
William Speers
Dundas St. West
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Mission Circle Ends With Picnic Tea at Cedarvale School
The Mission Circle of the United Church held a closing meeting as a picnic tea on Cedarvale School lawn. Miss J Oliver and schoolgirls guided visitors through the facilities and explained the school’s aims and work. Miss Daisy Brassley read an address and Miss Peggy Maclaren presented Mrs Overend with an umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle of the United Church
Cedarvale School
J. Oliver
Daisy Brassley
Peggy Maclaren
F. C. Overend
Two Important Days This Week Open for Public Visit
Public centres will welcome visitors on two special days with daytime training sessions. Civilians can observe a day in the life of training camps and see featured species and behind the scenes activities. Personnel from units such as Pte Gordon Allen and others will be on hand at Newmarket and Brantford training zones. A royal proclamation honors service and sacrifice, with churches arranging services to fit the day and large congregations expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Gordon Allen
John
Albert Simson
EB. Dickenson
E. B.tyers
Tpr
R. P. Patterson
Cs.m. Henry Shepherd
Bas
Jack Fox
L.cpl
Sidney Hunt
Newmarket
Brantford
Moody
Willett
Norais Henderson
Pierre
Canada
Gesteany
Tee Tock
Tnt
Georgetown Leads in County Loan Drive with Over Subscriptions
In a preas statement Chairman W. V. Grant reports Georgetown and district surpassing its loan objective. Subscriptions total 162.18 percent of 160000, with possible final increases of about 10000. Oakville celebration honors major contributors and a silver plaque presentation to Mrs. Louis Keene from the Lorne Scots. Details to follow in the Herald next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preas
Georgetown
District
Ery
Oakville
Meng Reeve Rai Taeeth Major
Pullen
Hughes Cleaver
A. Blakelock
Norman Guibert
Trafalgar
F. Deans
Louis Keene
C.O
Lorne Scots
England
Lorne Scota
Halton
Herald
Baptismal Services Highlight Community Piety
United Church held baptismal services led by Matt P benieee om-Overend who spoke on parental duty to raise children in the Christian faith. The ceremony included Wrigglesworth Earl Wilson Burt Corley and Jones children born to families of Wrigglesworth Burt Corley Jones Beteman and guests from the Junior choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt P Benieee
John Douglas Ose
Wrigglesworth
H. C. Wrigglesworth
Earl Wilson Burt
G. W. Burt
Jean Elizabeth Corley
John Bennett Corley
Rosebud Mission Band Closes Term With Kind Farewell
The Rosebud Mission Band of the United Church held its closing meeting with Baby Band members and ladies as guests. Mrs. F. C. Overend received heartfelt thanks through a platform address and a cup and saucer gift. Her farewell message urged children to follow Jesus and stay connected in spirit across distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud Mission Band
the United Church
F. C. Overend
June Clarke
Lutie Anne Hyde
Miss Mabel Forgrave Receives High Rebekah Honor
Miss Mabel Forgrave was honored Wednesday evening at the Rebekah Assembly in the Prince George Hotel Toronto with the Degree of Chivalry. A gold ogee degree pin accompanied her long service to Verdun Rebekah Lodge No 184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Assembly
Prince George
Toronto
Mabel Forgrave
Miss Porecave
Verdun Rebekah Lodge No. 184
Lions Hold Benefit For British War Victims
The Georgetown Lions Club raised over $100 at a concert and bingo night in the Arena to aid British child war victims. The event featured the Lorne Scots Band and choral groups directed by Ken Soble and Doc with radio’s Did I Say That program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
the Marine
Gene
A. Collins
Laurel and Hardy
Raber
Ethel
Maplesden
George Dobson
Countess of Tathmote
LO. E. Wa
Ben
Parcel from Mes Swan 18 Acknowledged
Fragmented notice notes parcel acknowledgment from Mes Swan 18. Irregular phrases reference gifts and travel since April 3rd. Mentions Mrs Elisabets Loud of Georgetown and sister of Mrs K Preston, with titles and Empire Lumch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWAN
Canada
de Cpurs
Elisabets Loud
Georgetown
K. Preston
Empire Lumch
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United Church
F.C. Overend
Norval
Brampton Hospital
Web
Sun
The
Georgetown Herald
Fand
Pepe Oe
McNard St
Aig
Serefite
Rebekahs
M. Merryday
Mission Circle
Prises
Deiver
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