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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
2
Poem memorializes a mother who died on June 29 1981. Family recalls loss and memory, noting farewell unspoken and flowers fading while enduring love remains. A tribute urging care for mothers and appreciating their value.
A Leper Mission Society held a special meeting at S George's Church on June 22. Rev W G O Thompson opened with prayer and introduced speaker W H P London. The audience heard a brief history and comments stressing public interest in the mission.
In Ontario the article notes a high rate of speed related crashes during 1931 with claims of multiple incidents per day. The text is garbled but emphasizes risks from speeding and restricts speed limits. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable.
The Young People’s Union of the Baptist church convened a local meeting to discuss outreach efforts and plans for future activities. Members reported progress on community service projects and upcoming events for youth education and fellowship.
The Orange Lodge and the True Blues of Georgetown paraded to Knox Church for Sunday service on June 26. Rev. Dr. Howard preached on I Peter 1 17 praising honouring all and the Crown, noting De Valera’s oath controversy. Special musical numbers featured violin, vocal solos, and the anthem Soldiers of Christ Arise.
The seventeenth annual meeting of Section 2 Toronto Presbyterial is held at Brampton Church on June 21. Rev J Anderson presides with luncheon served by the congregation ladies.
A service was conducted last Wednesday for Harold Lunan and David McKay at Orange S John’s Church. Congregation also honored young people and their teacher, with next Sunday evening’s event announced.
A community gathering organized by Edna Batley and local figures in Brampton Norval and Orangeville included arson discussions with leaders Afton W. Irwin Mono Road and Rev J D Parks. Services were led by several pastors and concluded with a sunset communion. Sports, music, and interludes featured Rev I E Kennedy Donald Bull and others.
Limehouse and nearby residents share weekend visits and church services. Mr. and Mrs. George Milliere of Toledo visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mills and children Spend time with Mrs. Leppidevin. Mrs. A Grant and sons of Toronto prepared to use a cottage. Rev J Little of Rock offered prayers at United Church service. Dr and Mrs Agnew hosted Toronto guests for an event. Dozens attended Anniversary services at the United Church, and Mr. David Somerville visited Georgetown with the Hill family where a baby girl was born. mother and daughter are doing well.
Mrs Hague and family of Toronto recover. Mr and Mrs R Rinch and Mr and Mrs R Clarke of the mountain visit in street. Wedding bells ring in Idadly hamlet. Haying is the order of the day. Mr and Mrs George Aldous of Windsor spent a few days at Terra Cotta. Aldous business moved to the Border City. A new Interprovincial brick plant moved into the C N R station. He has charge of the station. We welcome them. Mr H Logan has large orders for stone at Credit Valley Quarry. Mr C Thompson repairs to his old fish pond and plans an up to date pond soon. We wish him success in the new venture. Mr J Stringer requests a letter from Mr John McPherson at Regina Court to be remembered.
Children from Mrs. Deans class helped decorate the United Church for Flower Day. The Sunday school joined the congregation with Junior and Senior Choirs in the service. The organ and piano enriched musical numbers and praise.
Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am at St Albans Glenwilliams Sbeth. Matins and Litany at 9 30 am and Sunday School at 10 30 am at Knox Presbyterian. Rev Dr Howard to lead anniversary services for Rev J Grant of Erin Ospringe. Knox Georgetown Limehouse supplied by Rev J Grant. Public worship at 11 am and 7 pm. Communion of odppesrire Die and evening service.
On Wednesday June 2 a ladies golf event was held at the home of Mrs P Comin with prizes awarded to TS and W R Watson. Mrs Goldham and Md Hodgoan won other prizes. A social lunch followed, entertaining the ladies.
The Baptist Sunday School picnic gathered a large crowd for an enjoyable afternoon at William Wylie's grove on the Suh Line. The day featured a bolo drive and other activities as part of the event.
Acton defeated Georgetown 8 to 5 on Saturday afternoon at the Park. Alcott started for Acton and faced injury in the third inning after a ball struck his mouth. Walters relieved with a broken finger issue. Acton built a 5 run lead in the third as Georgetown struggled with pitching and fielding errors. Chalmers pitched well for Acton. Georgetown’s defense and pitching faltered throughout the game.
Georgetown traveled to Qalpritie last Wednesday evening and was defeated by the score 9 to 2. Hilmer's Coal provided the team with support in the batter's box.
The second Halton League twilight meet took place in Streetsville on June 22 with 18 participants. Streeterville rink won 8 games by 15 in total. Harold Cleave’s rink finished two games ahead by 2, featuring Dr Heath and others in the lineup.
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