Robb Druggist Dies After Seventeen Years In Georgetown
Robert Wesley Robb longtime Georgetown druggist died last Wednesday morning after a lingering illness aged 52 Born in Owen Sound he moved to Georgetown to operate Robb's Drugs for seventeen years His renovation brought a modern storefront and improved display cases Funeral services were held at Leith United Church near Owen Sound with relatives attending from Timmins Detroit and Owen Sound His successors include Net McLennan and Stuart Young who took over the store after his illness progressed.
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Main Street
Owen Sound
Alexander
Margaret Robb
Ontario College
Alex J. Calder
Leith United Church
William T. Robb
Fred. Robb
Timmins
Walter Aitken
Detroit
Jean’ Aitken
Ann Arbor
Michigan
John A. Robb
A. Leslie
Margaret Aitken
James Eccles Speaks at Farm Forum Meeting in Norval
James Eccles of Norval, Ontario, prize-winning plowman, spoke at the West Chinguacousy Suh Line farm forum meeting about his overseas plowing matches in the British Isles and tours of Denmark, Ireland, and Germany. Janet Wey performed piano selections during the gathering.
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Ontario
British Isles
Denmark
Ireland
Germany
James Eccles
Norval
Janet Wey
Bearch
John
Mrs Paul Beer Tells of South America Travels
Members of the Council of Women attended a picture talk by Mrs Paul Beer. She described a 20000 mile trip mostly by plane to South and Central America last year, showing slides of native customs architecture and gardens. W Johnson thanked her. meeting at Mrs RT Paul’s home with tea and a $5 donation to St Johns Ambulance fund.
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Oval Council of Women
Mexico
South America
Tucsday
Paul
Beer
W. Johnson
Mae
Curling Bonspiel Set For Monday and Tuesday
Curlers from Owen Sound Brampton Fergus Orangeville Willburgh Erin and Bolton will join with local rinks for a two day bonspiel at the arena on artificial ice. Petc Cleave president and N Robinson secretary oversee arrangements with a ministers rink among the entries. The event mirrors last year with strong turnout expected.
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Owen Sound
Brampton
Fergus
Orangeville
Willburgh
Erin
Bolton
Focal
Petc Cleave
N . Robinson
Self
Alex Cowan
Norval
John M. Smith
Alex J. Calder
Town
St John Ambulance Fund Appeal Extended
The St John Ambulance fund appeal has been extended in town until March 4. A local canvassing committee reports a generous response but some supporters may have overlooked donating. Donations can be sent to Mrs. Thomas Grieve Mrs. William Hill or Mr. Fred Chapman at the Bank of Commerce.
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St. John Ambulance
Thomas Grieve
William Hill
Fred Chapman
Bank of Commerce
Limehouse Native Mrs. Wm. Harding Dies
Limehouse native Mrs. Minnie Harding died February 23 at the home of her son Percy in Londesboro. Born 1869, she married William Harding in 1893 and lived on the 7th Line Ballinafad. Survived by husband, three sons Percy, Herb, Fred. four daughters Gladys Beerman Etta Moody Lucy Irwin Helen Schultz. three sisters Florence Gill Etta Devett Margaret Donaldson. one brother William Zsc sadth. Funeral at Johnstone Rumley Acton with interment Coningaby Cemetery. Six grandchildren were pallbearers. Flowers by Earl Beerman Garfield Harding and other grandchildren.
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Percy Harding
Londesboro
Minnie Harding
Limehouse
Samuel Meredith
Faith Hindle
William Harding
Ballinafad
Percy
Herb
Highland Creek
Fred
Hornby
Ed Beerman
Gladys
Georgetown
Robert Moody
Etta
Schomberg
Reg Irwin
Lucy
Bourne Returns Home for Short Visit from Ridley College
A. C. Bourne came home from Ridley College for a few days with Lt Col. and Mrs. Bourne in St. Catharines. Mrs. E. Miller and Wm. Bettchell led a Wednesday euchre in the Hall with high scores. Sidney and Mrs. Kirkpatrick won consolation prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Kirkpatrick and children from Drayton visited last weekend.
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A. C. Bourne
Ridley College
Duke Wilson Makes Clean Sweep in Industrial Bowling
Duke Wilson dominated the industrial bowling league last week by rolling a new high single of 365, establishing clear control and a dominant performance.
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Duks
Wilson
Duke
Reverend Hunnissett Voices Faith in St John’s Service
Rev W Hunnisett of Fred Victor Mission Toronto spoke at St John’s evening service sharing first hand experiences with crushed spirits and urgent home mission needs. Fellowship Quartet from Victoria College sang Galilee Only A Touch Softly and Tenderly as Otto Norman Laird led congregational songs. A Family Movie Night was announced for next Friday at 7 30.
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Victoria
Bill
Annis
Lyn ‘Turner
Jim’ McFadden
Lloyd’ Brown
Lordon. Thexton
the Riyale
St. John
John M. Smith
Galilee
Otto Norman
Laird
Wesley Hunnisett
Fred Victor Mission
Toronto
Quartette
Rugged Cross
Jesus
Mission Circle
Pneumonia Fatal to Melody Barth at 19 Months
Melody Susan Barth, 19 months old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barth, died in her sleep on February 21 from pneumonia. Autopsy by Dr. W J Deadman of Hamilton determined the cause. She is survived by sisters Marilyn and Carol. funeral conducted by Rev. Alex Cowan from the family home with interment at Glen Williams Cemetery. pallbearers were Ross Giles and Archie Eccles.
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Melody Susan Barth
Cecil Barth
W. J. Deadman
Hamilton
Melody
Marilyn
Carol
Alex Cowan
Glen Williams
Ross Giles
Archie Eccles
Check Line Farm Forum Views Carling Movies
Conservation documentaries in colour prepared by Carl ing's Brewery were shown at Mondays meeting of the Check Line farm forum. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benner hosted at Charles Street. films by Mr. Welsh and Mr. Goetz of Guelph covered lumbering wildlife and forests. A five dollar donation was sent to the March of Dimes. Next Monday hosts Mr. and Mrs. Denney Charles will welcome a discussion on Labor and Farmer Friend or Foe with a local union representative invited.
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Carling
Check Line Farm Forum
Frank Benner
Charles Street
Welsh
Goetz
Guelph
Forum
March of Dimes
Denney Charles
Storey Top Scorer in Cape Breton Senior League
Kent Storey, noted as flashy centre for Georgetown Intermediates and later North Sydney Victoria, led the Cape Breton Senior league in scoring with 28 goals and 65 assists. He added one goal to finish with 98 points in the season ending game, highlighting his final point total.
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Kent Storey
Georgetown
North Sydney
N.S
Victorias
Cape Breton
Kent
Toronto Bay
Smith & Stone, Ltd
Raiders
Ontario
Mrs Justin Dies in Toronto Ice Follies Death of Longtime Everton Resident
Mrs. Justin aged 91 of Everton died unexpectedly in Toronto while attending the Rose Garden Ice Follies. Funeral service held in Guelph with Rev W G Kitchen in charge. Survived by one son and three daughters including Mrs James A Thompson of Erin and Mrs Nixon Cole of Georgetown. Burial at Everton Cemetery. extensive Georgetown attendance noted.
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C. Justin
Toronto
Rose
Mar
Garet Justin
Justin
Albert
Howard
Saskatchewan
James’a. Thompeon
Erin
R. McBride
Guelph
Nixon’ Cole
Georgetown
Everton Cemetery
George
Wilfred
Roy Thompeon
William EZ
Harvey C. Hall
Douglas ‘Cole
Joseph Hall, Jr
Ostrander Boulevard
Agnes Cole
Everett Cole
C. R. Gower
Wm. P
Leonard Harding
Walter Peck
Arthur Reeve
Margaret’ Cain
W. C Reynolds
Ana Tove
Girlipe ‘Sune
Hidacas Catapites
Jhia“ Granite, Club
Universisity ‘Club
Roy' Magloughier
Jack “Wilsont
Norman Falkner
Hedin
Toby. Keeler
Michael Phenner
Charles Snelling
Persgy Brown
Amy Smith
James Francis
Three Bumps
Riley Brethour
Ross Brown
McGowan's Specialty Shop Moves to Main Street
McGowan's Specialty Shop plans a relocation from a bus stop area to the O'Neill Block on Main Street. The store, run by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McGowan, offers ladies and children's wear and will gain increased display space at the new site once Maher Shoes vacates the block.
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McGowan’s
John Cordaro
O'Neill
Maher Shoe
J. N O'Neill
Victor Diggins
Kenneth M. Langdon
McGowan
Fletcher Bianchi wedding held at Brampton
Edith Lucy Bianchi daughter of Mrs. Emily Bianchi of Norval and the late Mr. Bianchi married Jack C. Fletcher at Brampton Presbyterian Church manse on Saturday February 18. Rev William Weir officiated. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. R C Fletcher of Dunnville. The bride wore a white satin gown with beaded front and carried white carnations. Her sister Mrs Don Foreman attended in blue silk.
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Edith Lucy Bianchi
Emily Bianchi
Norval
Don Foreman
Recreation programs spark regional play and events
The Georgetown recreation schedule spans two months with diverse activities for all ages. Playoffs and finals approach in GRC leagues with notable entries and top scorers. Curling bonspiel, Easter week derbies, figure skating follies, and a hobby exhibition are planned alongside ballet enrollment rising.
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Georgetown
GRC
Machida
Owing -Souewapnank
Lucky Strike
Toronto
Lions Club
Weston
Guelph
Salarene
United Minister at Acton Dies in Toronto General
Rev. A. O. W. Foreman formerly of Balanefad served as minister at Acton United Church and died in Toronto General Hospital at 55 after a heart condition. He had pastored in Barrie. survived by wife and two sons John Capreol and Louis Toronto. One son Robert was killed in the war.
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Acton United Church
Toronto General Hospital
A. O. W. Foreman
Balanefad
Pickering
Barrie
John
Capreol
Louis
Toronto
Orle
Robert
Plowing Match Promises Local Farming Event at Alliston
Neighbouring farms and residents prepare for the annual Alliston Plowing Match with plans for demonstrations and competitive plowing as the community celebrates agricultural skill and rural hospitality.
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Alliston
Poppy Fund Responds To Transients Critique
The Poppy Fund Committee defends its work aiding ex servicemen and civilians. They note meals and beds were provided for 21 years to bona fide ex servicemen and travelling tickets given when beds unavailable. They argue civilians labeled as transients deserve support.
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Eniifor
Poppy Fund
Everett Colk Remembered in Customs and Excise Service
In memoriam notes recall Everett Colk longtime customs and excise officer, honored by colleagues at the Ideal office and Mate thew as he reemerges in local memory from Por ont.
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Everett Colk
Colete of Customs and Excise
Bowling Champs Set to Compete at B A
Twenty five of Georgetown's top bowlers tackle a nine game event at Lucky Strike Disk. After three games last Saturday the standings show Everett Wiles leading with 788, Al 729, Maurice Herbéet 104, Valentine 691, and Nip Scam 687 as the tourney continues for two more Saturdays to crown the winner.
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Witty
Georgetown
Everett Wiles
Maurice Herbéet
Valentine
Nip
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Farm Forum
South ‘America
Thip
St. John Ambulance Fund
Wm. Hardirg
W. Hunnissett
ST. John's
Storey
Cape Breton League
Batkin
Frank R. Canning
Max
New
Main St. Lo Ation
R. B. Canham
Oddfellows Hall
Ern Thompson
S&s
Dona. Banrager
Nels Robinson
Mal Beaumont
Meadowglen
Spike Scott
Alliance
Bil Hewitt
Cliff ‘Noxton
Clark ‘Lyons
Bill Laidlaw
Jack King
Bill Berry
United
Acton
Nottaweeagn
B.A
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