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Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 29, 1955

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Isabel Leslie Weds Will Live in Toronto

Isabel Jane Leslie daughter of Mr. Alex Leslie and the late Mrs. Lede of Everett wed Will Gallinger son of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Gallinger of Gadsby Alberta at St George's Anglican Church. Officiating was Rev Kenneth Richardson. The couple will reside in Toronto with both parties connected to local business and industry.

St. George's Anglican Church Isabel Jane Leslie Guelph Street Alex Leslie Lede of Everett Only Chariy William Gallinger Radford Avenue Toronto Hamilton Galinger Gadsby Alberta Ylev Kenneth Richardson William Bradley Clarence Kennedy Roas Gallinger Lloyd Leslie Charles Marshal Georgetown Mart Kenny Sudbury Ontario Canadian Bank of Commerce Seiberling Rubber Company

Gordie King Sparks Cotton Ball Victory Over Streetsville

Gordie King led Cotton Bros. with 3 for 5 including a homer triple and double as Cotton’s beat Streetsville 64 in 10 innings. Rene Martin also homered, and a error-filled eighth allowed Streetsville to tie before Cotton’s won in the tenth with Patterson and Fenning keying the late rally.

Cotton Bros Streetsville Gordie King Cotton’s Rene Martin Cotton's Cotton Sherman Georgetown Barber Gordie Frank Chappel Patterson Fenning

Cotton Brothers Rally Stuns Streetsville in High-Scoring Bout

Cotton Brothers bats explode for 12 runs as Streetsville side collapses 12 to 7. Sherman Frank and Patterson hold off late rally while Mitchell Chester duty on mound. Cotton retires side with three strikeouts to seal win.

Cotton Frank Streetsville Cotton Bros Mitchell and Chester Cotton Bros Sherman Frank and Patterson

Papermill Members Lead Men's Day Arrangements

Papermill members of Provincial Paper organized a men's night event with an 8 golfer turnout. Ted Fenning claimed low gross, a three way tie for second included Ken Nash Bud Varey and Ken Robinson. Prizes went to Hub Macey Gord King Earl Wilcox Ken Langdon Sr Al Henry and John Cannon. Irwin Noble won the lucky draw, raising over 23 dollars to buy three new ball washers for the first hole.

Ted Fenning Ken Nash Bud Varey Ken Robinson Hub Macey Gord King Earl Wilcox Ken Langdon, Sr al Henry John Cannon Irwin Noble

Georgetown Considers Civil Defence as Vital Organization

Georgetown forms a civil defence initiative after a Wednesday meeting. Major J H Adams outlined its wartime and peacetime value, presenting bomb damage scenarios and fallout areas, urging local volunteers to organize for life preservation, damage minimization, and rapid community restoration.

Georgetown J. H. Adams John R. Barber Council Leslie Clark Harold McClure Col. Barber Adams Hiroshima Sagagaki Toronto Collingwood Fort Erie Ai Civil Defence Organisation

Mrs McMillan Wins Foster Memorial Trophy at Galt Show

Mrs Ken McMillan won the Foster Memorial Trophy for best lady driver in the harness horse division at the Galt Horse Show last week. The trophy, in memory of Mrs Dr Foster, was awarded to her for the first time. The McMillan stable also won at St Catharines where Argyll Magician topped open classes in both venues.

Ken McMillan Galt

Altar Guild Strawberry Social At St Alban’s Church

Members of the Canon Wallace Guild at St. Alban’s Anglican Church hosted a strawberry social and afternoon game event last Wednesday. Led by Mrs. Gordon Hills and Mrs. J. R. Williams, attendees included numerous ladies with Betty and Jacqueline Lucas among servers. Door prize went to Pat Armitage and high prizes in euchre were won by Mrs. Jack Davidson and Mrs. Cliff Davison with consolations awarded.

Canon Wallace Guild St. Alban’s Anglican Church Guild Gordon Hills J. R. Williams Betty Jacqueline Lucas Elizabeth Ward Penny Norton Marone Kemshead Pat Armitage Jack Davidson Cliff Davison Euchre Aepear

Limehouse School Picnic Ends Spring Team Season

Clarke carries her left hand in a cast after a fall. Rayma Kaln celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at home joined by fifteen relatives and friends. Families from Brandon Manitoba and New Westminster BC attended gatherings with the Roughleys. The Smethursts and Grants visited Mrs A J Smethurst. Activities include bus excursion to Niagara Falls by Acton High School students and school closing picnic at SS No 9 with awards and gifts for students. Gibraltar School Association served ice cream and rock was provided for the gathering.

Anda Clarke Rayma Kaln Roughleys Mrs. Roughley Brandon Manitoba New Westminster B.C Jack Smethursts Islington Harry Smethursts Barrie Mildred Reamshbottom Lake Simcoe SS. No. 9 Lawson Dorothy Kirkpatrick Joy Patterson Doris Edwards Dennis Kahn Ann Briggs George Scholz Wilson Mrs. Noble W.1 Carol Lawson Billie Brooks Diane Shelbourne Joe Brooks Gibraltar School Association

Novel events at Baptist picnic spark Sunday fun

An ankle grasp and car race drew interest at the First Baptist Church Sunday School picnic in Acton Park. Afternoon races and games featured Nursery to Open divisions, with winners including Glenn Roshier, Brandie Cumpsty, Jack Peirce, Lynda Harley, Barbara Markharp Patey, Gene Roshier, and others across multiple events.

First Baptist Church Acton Park Glenn Roshier Brandie Cumpsty Jack Peirce Lynda Harley Barbara Markharp Patey Primcary

Terra Cotta Residents Suffer Tragic Toronto Losses

Relatives of Terra Cotta residents mourn deaths in Toronto last week. Obituaries note Miss J. V. Laughton at her brother Harry’s funeral, and Mrs Smith’s son at his sister’s funeral. Visitors and hospital recoveries are listed among local connections and social events.

Toronto J. V. Laughton Harry Smithson Blakeley Wright West Gertrude Wright Charles Sheppard A. Zilio Henry Elwood Roberta Elwood Stanley Miller Dorothy Nolan Flo Schlicicher Carman Stoddart Georgetown Buffalo Schleicher Stoddart Lynwood Lloyd Mabel Murray Harvey Puckering St. Joseph's Hospital New York O. Cowdy Robert Puckering

Police Foil IGA Break-in Attempt by Two Toronto Men

Police seized breaks in the Milton area after an attempt to enter the IGA Supermarket last night. OPP Constable Don Smith and town constable Alexander Macleod led the combined operation with local police. The suspects, found near the rear entrance with torn screen and saws in the car, were charged after questioning.

Toronto Milton Jal IGA OPP Georgetown Don Smith Alexander Macleod

Schenk Spence Evening Wedding at St John s Church

Muriel May Spence and Donald Hepburn Schenk wed in a double ring ceremony at St John s Church parlor. The bride wore a net over satin gown with lace bodice and coronet veil. reception hosted by family followed by dancing. couple to reside in Glen Williams after a trip to Tennessee and northern Ontario.

Muriel May Spence Clarence Spence Donald Hepburn Schenk William Schenk Glen Williams St. John's Church Hev Morgan McFarlane Marjorie Gerry Inglis Toronto Milton Acton Victoria Brampton Kitchener Georgetown Stewartown Hall

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Attend Annual Assembly

Mrs. Jack Presswood and Mrs. Dick Riddall represented Verdun Rebekah Lodge at the Assembly sessions at the Royal York Hotel. District Deputy President Mrs. Gordon Spence attended Centre District No. 11 events. Attendees also joined memorials, opening ceremonies, and the degree. Fred Johnson attended the 100F Sessions as Orion Lodge representative.

Jack Presswood Dick Riddall Verdun Rebekah Lodge Royal York Hotel Gordon Spence Centre District Presswood Riddall Spence Fred Johnson PNG Orion Lodge

Garden Tour by Arts and Crafts Members

Last Thursday the Arts and Crafts group toured district gardens visiting Miss Isabella Wreston and other hosts in Stewarstown. They viewed varied plantings from roses to rhododendron and were hosted by Mrs Hoy Canham and Mrs C Brandford with a post tour tea and strawberry shortcake.

Arts and Crafts Wee Isabella Wreston Lydia Beer Dorothy Stone Stone Garden C. Brandford A. R. Speight T E. Darlington I. Molesworth W Reynolds H. J. Newman

Harding Piano Pupils Recital in Library

Pupils of Bruce Harding and Margaret Bradley Harding performed a piano recital Friday evening in the public library auditorium. The stage featured white chrysanthemums as a large audience attended. Gift rolls of camera film were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Harding by Carolyn Biehn and Sharon Sayers. Participants included Susan Canham, Carolyn Biehn, Margaret Eason, Ilene Varey, Carole Lane, Peter Canham, Penny Norton, Carroll Farnell, Maureen Hepburn, Muriel Davison, Carolyn McLaughlin, Sharon Sayers, Mary Evans, Barbara Finlay, Jocelyn Bell, Lynne Hyde, Ann Lorraine Nobie, Roberta Hawes, Bill Sayers, Lynne Ritchie, Joanne Duncan, Betty Mac Mileham, Steven Hill, and Michael Staines. Edith Beaumont and Margaret Thompson were unable to participate due to illness. Harvey Dewhurst, PDP, attended some sessions.

Bruce Harding Margaret Bradley Harding Public Library

Hamilton-Gibson Saturday Wedding

Evelyn Pearl Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gibson of Rockwood and Leslie Thomas Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs John R Hamilton Georgetown were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Baptist parsonage Rev Alfred J Barker performed the ceremony The couple will reside in Georgetown both employed by Alliance Paper Mills Ltd The wedding featured pink and blue floral accents and a reception at Limehouse Community Hall attended by family including grandmother Mrs A Burnett and relatives from Parry Sound Ottawa and North Bay

Evelyn Pearl Gibson James Gibson Rockwood Leslie Thomas Hamilton John R. Hamilton Georgetown Baptist Parsonage Alfred J. Barker Limehouse Hamiton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Isabel Leslie Mrs Richard Philp Chinn's St. George's Mr. Philp Moira Kelly John D. Kelly Guelph Ontario Veterinary College Papermill Mrs. McMillan Foster Memorial Gene Roshier David Harley Gene’ Roshier Patsy Harris Lyn Emmerson Marcia Robinson Karen Shortill Brian Hill Barry Hayward Leslie Markham Barbara Lusty Sharin Harley Carolyn Reeve Max Harris Dennis Emmerson Wendy Davidson Barbara Thompson Arlene Reeve Bill Reeve Bill Cumpsty Doug Peck Harry Shortill Bill Holmes Fleetta Peirce Don Hancock Don Livingstone David “Carter Mr. Fabtor Ern Mtatkin Max Min. Kain BI Um Odd Fellows Harvey Dewhurst PDP Hamilton - Gibson Isla Gibson Wiliam Clarke Holmes
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