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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
1
Georgetown hosts an open house at the $50 000 community pool with price tags on all features. A company rep explains the filtration system while visitors tour the basement equipment room. A $15 000 fundraising shortfall remains as Lions Club bets on a Friday arena bingo to boost donations.
The Ballinafad Mission Band led a Sunday evening program in the church with Jean Lawr and Mary Baker in worship. Grant Baker and Gary sang solos while Bonnie Cotton played violin. A social hour followed as Rev. and Mrs. G. McFarlane of Georgetown offered encouragement to Mr. and Mrs. G Townshend.
Barbara Jean McLaughlin and James Robert Gray wed at Norval United Church on June 16. The bride, formerly with Brampton Bell Telephone, wore a white nylon gown and seed pearl headpiece. The couple will reside on the groom’s Cheltenham farm after a reception in the church hall.
Georgetown Home and School Association held a graduation dinner at St. John's Memorial Hall on June 25 attended by sixty-six graduates, school staff, and association officials. L. L. Skuce praised lifelong learning, gifts were given to leaders, and toasts honored the Queen and graduates.
Mrs James Boyle was surprised by Holy Cross Choir members and friends at Mrs George C Hewsons home on Main St They presented her with a gift before her July 22 trip to Ireland.
The writer recalls June 21 as the first day of summer and notes a brief heat wave that did not endure. Residents now remark on the cooler spell with a sense of relief.
Limehouse resident for over thirty years Mrs Jonathan Lane 75 died Friday at her home after months of ill health. Formerly Annie Poole Davies she came to Canada after her first husband's death living with Eli Davies family of Limehouse then remained there after 1940. Surviving are daughter Lily Mrs John Benton and grandson Frank Benton. Funeral conducted by Rev Alex Calder Monday at Harold C McClure funeral home Georgetown followed by Limehouse Cemetery interment with pallbearers Chris Swackhamer Ron Davies Henk Porte Fred Brooks Albert Brooks and Arthur Benton.
Last Wednesday about 45 choir members with spouses were hosted to a turkey banquet in the memorial hall by the Women’s Association. Tables displayed spring flowers and candles. a program and singsong followed led by choirmaster Norman Laird. Bernard Shrubsole and Mrs Harold Cleave thanked the WA, with Rev Morgan McFarlane praising church and choir cooperation and the group singing Bless Be The Tie That Binds to close.
John Clive Ord infant son of Mr and Mrs John Ord Market Street was baptized at St George s Anglican Church on Sunday afternoon June 12 Rev Kenneth Richardson officiating Godparents were Fred Helson Michael Scott of Heswall England and Miss Belle Boone of Toronto Afterward friends gathered at the old home for tea and cake Present were Mr and Mrs Desmond Earl and Christine Ps melas Nicholas and Simon of Glen
James Booth Schenk 18 of Glen Williams was killed early Sunday on Highway 12 near Midland when his truck left the road and struck a telephone pole. He died from a broken neck after being thrown from the vehicle during a fishing trip with George Lewin and Gordon Preston. He was the youngest of ten children and left behind parents William and ( Mrs. ) Schenk and siblings. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown with pallbearers Frank Van Wyck James Wood Raymond Crosby Bud Haines Gordon Preston and George Lowin.
A list of attendees mainly from Guelph and Toronto gathers including Mr and Mrs Ernest Ball Dr and Mrs Ali stair Macintosh Elspeth Don ald Mrs M Grieve Mr and Mrs William McNally Jane John Dr and Mrs Hamish Raffan Els peth James Rev and Mrs Kenneth Richardson Dawn and Dianne Mr and Mrs Fred Helson Mr and Mrs George Hewson Mr John Lawson and Mr Chris Miller in Toronto.
Limehouse Presbyterian Church observed its ninety fifth anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. G. L. Royal and Rev. Forbes Thompson. Music featured Mrs Gowland and quartet, with soloists E Gowland and E Karn. Also noted are sympathy messages, ACWW visit, Jackie Cohoon teaching in Toronto, and a St John Ambulance artificial respiration class by Robert Niven.
Georgetown residents will see Graphic in a Person to Person style program from the Heslop home with Joe McCulley interviewing from Toronto CBC studio. Technicians have installed gear for a coast to coast telecast at 9 p.m. and thousands across the Dominion will view the program boosting Georgetown and the Delirex subdivision.
The Wo men’s Missionary Society met at Miss Ivens home and discussed articles from Jane Scott and Impressions in Nigeria while sharing scripture and prayers. Thirteen attended with refreshments. Limehouse Presbyterian W A ladies served a hot roast beef dinner in Memorial Hall. The Roughleys visited Rice Lake and the Kirkpatricks with Ralph Turners visited Calvin McDonald's at Elmwood.
Rev A J Barker leads church school at 10 00 a m and worship at 11 00 a m with the Citizens of No Mean Country program followed by a 7 00 p m talk titled Wanting Good So Badly on church life and public spirit.
Kathleen Anne Lake married Peter Bourdon Tobias at St. John's Anglican Church York Mills. Canon A C McCollum officiated with music by Cameron and Walter Dinoff. The couple will reside in Toronto after a reception at Thornhill Golf Club and a honeymoon in Harburton and the Laurentians. Georgetown relatives attended.
Two churches, St. John's United Church and First Baptist, host a daily Vacation Bible School for boys and girls aged 6 to 11 from July 4 to 13. Activities include worship, singing, Bible study, games, and handcrafts with a two-group division after opening worship. The program is free, with an optional offering to cover expenses and open to all.
At Stanley Park in Erin a large turnout from Congregational and Limehouse Presbyterian churches enjoyed a day of swimming and a sports program. Winners span ages from under 3 to 16 and over, with numerous children named for each race and wheelbarrow events won by mixed-age teams. An energetic ball game capped the outing.
Bring friends Friday for monster bingo with a $1000 prize. Volunteers are invited to help and join the event. Proceeds support local activities. Event promises fun and community spirit.
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