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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
4
Heavy rainfall over two weeks has damaged Halton county grain crops during harvest. South Halton’s flat clay fields suffer worst from poor drainage, causing waterlogged soil and yellowing oats, barley, and corn. Agricultural rep Henry Stanley urges surface drains to remove excess water.
Alberta Bound Church bids farewell to Pastor Rev William Toner at Hornby United Church after Sunday service on June 25. Congregation awards Toner a pen and holder before his move to Gleichen Alberta. Events include pot luck lunch, races, candy scramble and watermelon eating contest with local volunteers coordinating sports and gatherings.
The Royal Canadian Legion presents a prestigious Certificate of Merit at Branch 120's General Meeting, honoring a long-serving president and active service officer. David Bowmen M.M. now leads a hard-working executive for the coming year, with plans including continued winter hockey sponsorship and a Centennial Parade, plus a July picnic at Georgetown Park.
Georgetown native Gordon James was elected president of Acton Branch 197 of the Canadian Legion last week. He succeeds Max Storey who held the post for the past two years. Others elected were First vice president Barney Ernest, Second vice president Bob Angell, Secretary John Chapman, Treasurer Gord McCutcheon, Standard Bearer Earl Waller.
Poppy Chairman Jim Hig led the committee with Charlie Thomson and Ed Footlit assisting. Trustees Max Storey Bert Hinton and Norm Cunningham served, while Property Chairman Jack Cooney and George Musselle oversaw the election and installation of officers, aided by Vic Patrick and Art Ord.
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