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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
2
A note thanks subscribers who sent funds and urges those who have not yet paid to remit promptly. It acknowledges past delays and requests use of necessary funds for forthcoming obligations.
Sarah Ann Forgrave died aged 75, widow of Samuel McMaster. Born in Chinguacousy Township to Mary Ross and Hubert Forgrave, she married March 25, 1858 and bore ten children. Funeral services were held February 24 led by Rev. W. Patterson of Norval. burial followed with many relatives and 21 grandchildren. She was a lifelong Union Presbyterian parishioner and beloved elder of the community.
Acton defeated Georgetown 6 to 4 at the Arena in an exhibition game. Gibbons scored twice for Acton with Kentner and Hepburn adding key plays. Georgetown tied the game twice before Acton pulled ahead in the third period. Referee James Clark officiated a largely clean contest.
Earthquake tremors were felt in Georgetown around 9 30 with minor shaking on Mina and Mill Streets. Windows and dishes moved slightly as furniture wobbled. no damage reported though residents felt peculiar nervous sensations after the tremor.
A Saturday Children’s Carnival drew fair attendance but lively Kiddies showcased diverse costumes. Prizes awarded included Red Riding Hood Kathleen Mayes Dutch Girl Dorothy Mimms Dutch Boy Fraser Mimms Scotch Girl Dorothy Watson Gypsy Girl Lilly Francis Indian Girl Bernice McDonald Indian Roy Victor Wemyss Teddy Arnold Fancy Costumes Eleanor Wright Doris Sykes Original Costume Irene Wrigglesworth Jack Saunders Canadian Costume Helen Forster Bruce McKenzie Irish Costume Margaret Kentner Martha Graham Gold Dust Twins Buddy Kentner Alliston Keen Edna McDonald Carrie Buck, with judges praising the event.
The Queen Street Granites fell to the Hot Dogs in a ten thirty contest on Saturday night. The Hot Dogs won the extra end after tying the score in the knife end and the Granites declined further challenges for the season.
The Young People's Union meets in the Methodist Church basement on Monday evening. A fine musical program will be presented. The Olde Tyne Concert at Georgetown Methodist Church was well enjoyed Thursday evening by attendees. Norval Unionist services include Sunday school at 10 45 a.m. and public worship at 11 16 p.m. Local talk on beer tax effects notes advising restraint.
The regular Town Council met Tuesday with Mayor Date ie and councilors present. Accounts were approved for payment including coal, gas, insurance, and office expenses. Fire Alarm System funds were acknowledged with a $149.79 cheque from Georgetown Fire Brigade. A Shamrock Supper at Knox Church on March 6 invited the public with a 5c admission and a musical program.
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