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Newspaper

Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

14

Legion Plans Big Holiday Celebration in Town

The Legion announces a large holiday program beginning tonight with a street dance and carnival on Mill Street at 8 o'clock. Tomorrow features children races, senior girls softball exhibition, an open show, and a midway with bingo and refreshments. A garden party at night features a Toronto troupe led by Al Berthiaume, with Jean Somerville and Bob Logan performing, followed by dancing at the armouries with Doug Hume's Orchestra.

Breneh Mill St Albo Park Ander Sun Valley Levy Auto Fhants Toronto T. Play Lorne Scots al, Berthiaume and Co Jean Somerville Bob Logan Pat Macintosh Armouries Doug Hume

Tribute to Late Prof A L Hutt Brn Ballin

A reader writes a memorial note for the late Professor A L Hutt Brn Ballin. The letter references a tribute week and includes a dated chart of temperatures and rainfall for June, noting daily highs and lows, with an average temperature of 76.14 and rainfall of 1.82 inches.

A L ‘Hutt Ballin

Verdun Rebekah Lodge closes summer session with 50 members

Verdun Rebekah Lodge No. 184 held its closing meeting with over fifty members. Sister Myrtle Dron reported on the Rebekah Assembly in St. Catharines, where Sister Edna McGibbon attended as scholar. Sister Pearl, newly appointed District Deputy President of Centre District No. 28 Toronto, had her commission read by Edna Cleave, with Vivian Arnold accompanying Lillieo to St. Catharines. A Penny Sale supported the Kitchen Fund and installation of new officers, including assembly marshal Vidla Robinson.

Verdun Rebekah Lodge No. 184 Myrtle Dron St. Catharines Edna McGibbon Pearl Centre District No. 28 Toronto Edna Cleave Vivian Arnold Lillieo Verdun Sis Aileen Bradley Noble Grand Lilliee Rebekah Vidla Robinson Seaford Lodge Rebekan Lodge

Ledwidge Weds Toronto Bride In St Clement’s Church

Thomas Ledwidge wed Kathleen Elizabeth Wade at St Clement’s Church of England Toronto on June 19 officiated by Nev. T. W. Burnett. The bride wore white satin with orange blossom headpiece and carried white carnations.attendant Miss Margaret Wade wore blue taffeta and yellow rose bouquet. Guests included the Wade and Ledwidge families with ushers from Georgetown and Toronto.

St. Clement’s Church of England Toronto Kathleen Elizabeth Wade William E. Wade Thomas Henry Ledwidge Charies Lodwidge Georgetown Nev. T. W. Burnett Roger William Wade Asay Margaret Eleanor Wade Lorne Hunter Imeman Hayward Ceorgetown Alexander Sage Diet

Johnson-Norrie Wedding at St George's Church

Marion Louise Norrie daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Norrie and Earl Frederick Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson married at St George's Church England with Archdeacon Thompson officiating. Bridesmaids ushers and guests attended a reception at Limehouse Memorial Hall. couple honeymooning at Floral Park Lake Couchiching then to Georgetown residence.

St. George's Church of England Marion Louise Norrie Stephen, Norrie Earl Frederick Johnson Robert Johnson Acton W. G. C. Thompson Georgins Mitchell Thelkua Lappin Helen Johnson Helen Shelbourne Barbara Allen Burness van Fleet Gordon Inglis Gilbert Jordan George Johnson W. F. Bradley Limehouse Memorial Hall Guears Georgetown Floral Park Lake Couchivhing Earl Johnson Marion Nonrie Limehouse Harold Bickle Joan

Stewarttown Picnic Brings Joint affair and Pin Gift

The School, Women's Institute and Sunday School held a joint picnic on school grounds last Friday with games and lunch. A Life Membership Pin of the Women's Institute was presented to Mrs. W. Lawson. Canon T. G. Wallace spoke at Norval Anniversary Service and St John’s Church. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. W. Bradley on the birth of a baby girl.

Women's Institute Sctnday School W.S Lifa W. Lawson J. E. Maxwell E. Harris Georgetown Ken -Harris Evelyn Pataie Jimmie Toronto Sire EL Hodge Canon T. G. Wallace London Norval Maxwell St. John’s Church P. R. Baily Hamilton Mra. Baily Mra. Baily. Congratulations To Mr. and Mr. W. Bradley Christine Dickenson

Visitors from Holland travel with Canadian group

Mr. Roberts Bruyns of Leyden University studied law while spending weeks in Canada with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. A. G. M. Bruyns. He joined a party of Canadian and American students for summer tours in Europe and planned to mail to Holland from Quebec City. The voyage to Canada carried a Dutch student aboard.

Roberts Bruyns Canada A. G. M. Bruyns Quebec City Holland Europe Leyden University

Russell Kirkpatrick Wedding at Limehouse Presby Church

A wedding solemnized by Rev. Hodgson at Limehouse Presbyterian joined Margaret Jane Kirkpatrick and John Russell of Cheltenham. The bride wore white net and satin with fish-tail trimming, carried roses. bridesmaids wore green and yellow embroidered net. The groom’s party included ushers Jas Kirkpatrick and Lloyd Foster. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Stewarttown after a northern honeymoon, with guests from Lindsay Cheltenham Brampton Elora Stewarttown Glen William Georgetown and Limehouse.

Hodgson Inglewood Margaret Jane Sidney Kirkpatrick Limehouse John’ Russell Aotranges Gol Foster Cheltenham Inmehouse Presbysterian Church Verna Steers Peggy Willett Jim Foster Jas Kirkpatrick Lloyd North Stannish Stewarttown Lindsay Brampton Elora Glen Williama Georgetown

Dedication of New Chimes at St. Mark's Orangeville

Archdeacon W G C Thompson presided at St Mark's Church Orangeville as chimes were dedicated in memory of James and Elizabeth Hewitt. Canon McMaster, rector, assisted at the service.

W. G. C. Thompson St. Mark’s Church Orangeville James Elizabeth Hewitt Canon McMaster

Meadowglen Victorious in Provincial Showdown

Industrial Fastball reports Meadowglen won 11 to 7 in last week’s Provincial clash. Upcoming games include Friday at Provincial Meadowglen and Tuesday Lions at Provincial with Meadowglen seeking decisive wins.

Meadowglen Lions

Peterson Mitchell Wedding in Hamilton

Miss Myrle Mitchell of Georgetown and Mr Chaves Mack Peterson of Hamilton were married at St Matthew's Church Hamilton with Rev W H Langhorn officiating. The bride is daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Ernest Mitchell of Lindsay and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Jack Peterson of Kincardine. The bride worked for Smith and Stone. the groom moved from Provincial Paper Ltd to Comstock Construction Co in Hamilton.

St Matthew’s Church Hamilton Myrle Mitchell Georgetown Chaves Mack Peterson W. H. Langhorn Smith and Stone Ernest Mitchell Lindsay Jack Peterson Kincardine Provincial Paper, Ltd Comstock Construction Company

Two Anglican Churches Celebrate Anniversaries This Week

The 46th anniversary of St Alban's Church was celebrated with a Tallis Choir visit from Toronto directed by John Cozens. Rev F C Jackson of Oakville, former rector, spoke on the Norval Georgetown parish history with Archdeacon W G C Thompson assisting. At Norval St Paul’s marked its 1002nd anniversary with Canon T G Wallace of London and Archdeacon Thompson, while St George's hosted a morning service led by Rev Aley Youth Chaplain for Sunday School families.

St. Alban's Church England Tallis Rom Toronto John Cozens F.C. Jackson Oakville Norval-Browarttown-Hornby Jackson Trinity Englon Lowville W. G. C. Thompson Norval T. G. Wallace London Georgetown St. Paul's Church of England Canon Wallace St Alban’s Glen St. Paul's St. George’s St. George’s Church Aley

Norval Midgets Open With 6 4 Win Over Caledon

Norval Midgets defeated Caledon 6 to 4 in the opening game. Norval built a lead with Blair, Hazell, and Louth scoring in the first period. Brock tallied for Caledon in the second. W McDonald tied it at three before Laidlaw put Norval ahead late in the third. Hazell and Archdekin added goals in the final frame while Proctor closed Caledon’s scoring.

Norval Caledon Blair Louth Hazell Brock W. McDonald Laidlaw Archdekin Proctor Doug Allen Norm Blair Lloyd Sedore Carl Laidlaw Arnie Hazell Rosas Oldham Joe Louth She Terme*s Terry Bladd Bill Hewitt David Barber George Smith Stan Archdekin T. Clark Chambers Hurdt MacDonald van Wyck Gott McCormack Firaden Pattuk Spires Forbea

Trixie Upsets Alloa for First Lacrosse Win

In Junior Farmer lacrosse action at Burnhamthorpe on Friday Trixie defeated Alloa 11 to 6 for its first win in 66 starts. Rock scored all of Trixie goals while Allea’s goalie Fred Koe was sidelined by blood poisoning. Johnny Reid stood in capably. Ebenezer remained undefeated at the top. Trixie will move future home games from Norval to Birnhamthorpe.

Trixie Alloa Burnhamthorpe Rock Allea Fred Koe Johnny Reid Ebenezer Norval Birnhamthorpe

Cards of Thanks from Mr. B. Wilcox

Mr B Wilcox thanks friends for cards flowers and cigarettes sent during his stay as a patient at Toronto General Hospital.

Mr. B. Wilcox Toronto General Hospital

Lorne Scots Band Performs at Waterloo Gathering

Lorne Scots Band competes with other groups at Wat joo oh event under Band director supervision. Members include Joe Wilcox, Douglas Peck, Jack Addy, and more from Georgetown Acton Milton and Brampton. The Brass and reed sections list numerous players while TCA pilot Held is noted for transfer to Moncton.

Wat Joo Oh AIL Perrott Leidont Brantford Lohdorn Tech Stratford Georgetown George Smith Acton Arnold Cuthbeet Brampton Tan Emaslie Wuhams Emslia Bruce McKer Milton Ray Agnew Allen Harvey Cuthbert Buster Hale James Burns Ralph Peck Arthur Herbert Normes Long Ken MacDonald Leno Marzo Ed Peters O, Stapleton Cyril Brandford Maurice Herbert Thomas Herbert

Picnic brings four schools together at Pesena grounds

A joint picnic for four neighboring schools was held at Pesena School grounds on Friday afternoon under the direction of teachers Shirley Dodd Mrs E Denny Mrs V Gray and Mrs X Shortill. SS No 1 were champions in ball games with races contests and a plentiful lunch. Ice cream and orange crush were served as guests enjoyed perfect weather and a pleasant afternoon. Mrs F Smith visited her daughter Mrs Charlee Burt at Waeage Beach.

Pesena Shirley Dodd Blue Mourninin Mra. E. Denny Woodalde Mra V. Gray X Shortill Peacock SS. No. 1

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