Halton County Exceeds Loan Drive Target By Big Margin
Halton County totals show $2,000,000 subscribed for the Second Victory Loan with Georgetown district at 135 percent of quota and each unit over the top. Lisleton County comparatives and Halton’s $971,200 excess are noted, with $938,000 from Special Name tit.
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Georgetown
Halton County
Preas
Oakville
Brent Inn
Burlington
Janky Crease
Frank Pullen
John Wuxkinnon
Burtington
Sgt. D. Dobney
William Morrison
Humttum
Major Pullen
Lg. L. E. Lleck
Mrr
W. V. Grant
Toms Syke
Lome Soot
Two Herald Funds Increase with Donations to Soldiers’ Comforts
The Herald War Victims Fund and Soldiers’ Comforts Fund received multiple contributions last week. Donations include $15.00 from a patriotic program, $5.00 from a costume party, and $17.25 partly for Georgetown Public School. Funds support soldiers on active service, cigarettes sent to eleven soldiers, and a Georgetown Choral Society concert.
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Herald War Victims’ Fund
Amy Greenwood
Uctire
Norvalumiora
Georgetown
Toronto Even- Telegram
Repib
Glen Williams
Georgetown Choral Soty
Presbyterian Church
Choral Society
Canada
Orseas
Herald of
Verdun Re Lodge marks 24th Verdun celebration
Rebekah Birthday Party imp C A Successful Event hosted Verdun Re Lodge No 18. Guests from Toronto Guelph Orth Brampton Norval Hutton and Bilton attended. Noble Grand J H Lillico welcomed guests before cards and national anthem. A three storey birthday centerpiece with 53 candies and flowers featured. A dainty lunch followed and prizes were awarded by Mrs. Lillico.
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Verdun
Toronto
Guelph
Orth
Brampton
Norval
Huttone
Bilton
Afrs
J. H. Lillico
Lillico
Euchro
Lst
Srsub
Ben Oung
Mamio Campbell
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
Card of thanks expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindnesses flowers and sympathy received after a recent bereavement for James Carlisle.
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James Carlisle
Welcome reception for Mr and Mrs Leslie Young at Union
A Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald welcomed Mr and Mrs Leslie Young to the Union community. The event featured progressive euchre, performances by Mrs Carson Watson and Mrs Arthur McKance, and a heartfelt address by Miss Christine Leslie praising the new neighbors.
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Jack McDonald
Leslie Young
Young
Strathkinnis
Miro. Young
Progressive Ecuchre
Air
Andrew Arc- Donald
Carson Watson
Arthur McKance
LaVerne Thompson
Mrs. Young
Ufe
Leale
Union
Glimpses of Parliament by Cleaver on plebiscite debate
Hughes Cleaver reviews two major debates in Parliament the Speech from the Throne and the plebiscite bill. He notes Canada wartime issues conscription and manpower as dominant themes. Hanson presses for government action while King defends a free hand and firm support for the plebiscite.
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House of Commons
De&ste
Sprekers
Burch
Canada
Neila Atrvike
Ores Liritani
Russia
Hanson
Mr. Hanson
Afr
King
Air Hanson
Ar. Hanson
Mr. King
Thompson Bennett Wedding at St Alban’s Glen Williams
Ina May Benoen daughter of Bir and Air Willam Bennett married Harold Thonpron at St Alban’s Church in Glen Williams. Rev W G Thomson officiated as the couple celebrated with a reception at the bride’s home and plan to reside in Cookville after a short motor trip.
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Albans
Johanne Hil Roare
Mau Viola Oostigan
Elmira Baemsstt
Glen Willams
Cookavilie
Songstress Frances Cramer Headlines Exhibition Park Concert
Frances Cramer headlined the CIO broadcast at Manning Depot with Russ Deron’s orchestra and Woodhouse and Hawkins sketches. The program aired coast to coast Friday March 27 at 8:00 PM, with Cramer recently married to Norman Barber of Georgetown.
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Frances Cramer
Blonde
Petit
Elfman
Exhibition Park
CIO
Manning Depot
Russ Deron
Woodhouse
Hawkins
Prances
Ate Cramer
Norman Barber
C. H. Barber
Georgetown
Frederick Tost Buried Here Last Friday
Georgetown native Frederick Tost died after a short illness and was buried last Friday in Greenstead Cemetery Georgetown. Rev W G Thompson led funeral services at St George’s Church of England in Georgetown. Survived by widow Helena Tost and two sons Jack and Alan of Hamilton, plus mother Mrs P Tost of Georgetown and three brothers Frank Jack and Duncan. Interment followed at Greenside Cemetery.
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Bt Ggeorges Church of England
Georgetown
Frederick Tost
Mamaton
W. G . Thompson
Wan
Frederacn
Dyant
Georgetean
Ad Bessor
Canadian National Railways
Lacge
Hamilton
Helena Tost
Jack
Alan
Mm. P. Tost
Georgetoun
Hree Brothers
Prank
Toronto
Gnr
Duncan ‘Tost
Canadian Army
Oneroecas
Greenseed Cemetery
Georgetoah
Georgetown Herald Notices and Community Events Digest
Community notices show cash on hand 535.3 with 142.04 acknowledged for Juniors. Events include a party at George Nenderton's home, a Georgetown Public School concert proceeds, a patriotic program and dance on February 26, and a Georgetown Choral Society event at Knox Church on March 3 with proceeds listed as 35.10 and 15.00.
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Toronto
Norval Juniors Host Social and Euchre for War Victims Fund
Norval Junior Institute and Junior Farmers members held a social and euchre night at president George Henderson’s home to aid the Herald War Victims' Punch. Thirteen euchre tables produced prizes for high scores with Sam McClure and Betty Reid winning. pie ice cream and coffee were served. a $5 donation was made to the War Victims' Punch.
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Norval Junior Institute
George Henderson
Herald
Punch
Sam McClure
Betty Reid
Jean Lindsay
Jim Eccles
Amy Greenwood
Violet Dick
Jack AfoClure
Bill Hyatt
George
Soldiers' Comforts Fund Seeks Public School Support
Forwarded funds totaling 388.14 from multiple groups including Norval Women's Institute 6.00 and Glen Williams Public School 10.00 to the Soldiers' Comforts Fund via a school concert at Knox Church and related collections in March. Proceeds support Georgetown Public School.
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Georgetown
Georgetown Choral Society
Knox Church
Mar
Norval Women's Institute
Glen Willams Public School
Patriotic School Program Raises Funds for War Victims
Pupils of Exquesing 8.8 No.16 under Miss Afiss Amy Greenwood presented a March 4 patriotic concert and dance at the schoolhouse. The event raised 15 dollars for Herald War Victims' fund and supported the Victory Loan drive, with W. A. Wilson chairing and Miss Helena Archail as accompanist. The program featured choruses, a pageant, and readings, followed by an orchestra dance.
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Afiss
Amy Greenwood
Exquesing
Alls
Helena Archail
Marion Norrie
Limehouse
Charlotte McCcullough
Boy
Edgar Guest
Joy Radedell
White Cliffs
Dover
Pred McNally
Canada
George Beeney
Billy Beaney
Dick Appleyard
Shireley Hurt
Appleyard
Afiss Canada
Mary Lindy
Margaret Beeney
Victory
Ruby B Mittchell
June Lerch
Doris Halls
Gratia the Herald W. V
Colums
J. and Strang Speak at Wisconsin Institute Meeting
The March gathering of the George Leen Wreeene Institute met at Mrs. Dan Campbell’s home with 32 attendees. President Mira W. G. McDowall chaired as minutes, correspondence, a $5 donation to Chinese War Relief, and several items of business were approved. A social hour followed after thanks to Mr. Strang and Mrs. Campbell for hosting and a motor trip account.
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George Leen. Wreeene Institute
Dan Campbell
Mira. W. G
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Lisston County
Hellville
Two Herald Funds
W.V
Rebekah
Mrs. Leslie Young
Terra Costa, Ontario
Young and Leslie
Wilfred Leslie, Tettie A. Dolson
Eva Macdonald
P. H. Lyons
Christine Leslie
Hughes Cleaver, LP
Cleavers
Thompson - Bennett
St. Alban’s
Mralde
Casheville
Lorne
Halton
France
Cramer
Mayor Morrison
Spearee
Flac
The
Georgetown Herald
Norval Juniors Social and Euchre
Bw.v. Fund
George Henderon
Georgetown Herald Soldiers’ Comforts’ Fund
S.S
W. V. Fund of
Freda
J. & Steang
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