Polkinghorne Honored for Distinguished Conduct in War
Sergeant C D Polkinghorne awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal while with the Engineers. He repaired telephone lines under shellfire for twelve hours to keep communications open. He served overseas from January 1916 and is listed among fallen or wounded while serving near MG St Eloi. he would have turned 20 in May.
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Wm ‘McGartney
Gu Ou
Alashome
Geye Pon Reyal
Bomer
Young Ha Xin
Fred Young
C. D. Polkinghorne
Serikt. Polkinghorne
Maanager
Ledger Department
Harris Albatoir Co. Ltd
G. E. Polkinghorne
Limehouse, Ont
Death of Canadian soldier Bnapper Thos Forgrave in 1958
A late notice from the War Office expresses deepest regret at the death of Private Thos Forgrave. He died March 29 after being wounded by shell fragments on March 28, and is buried at Sitheh Cemetery Aubigny. A dedication service was held at a Y M C A, with officers praising his cheer, bravery, and willingness to help others. His loss is mourned by the Canadian forces and all who knew him.
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Rapper Thos
J. Porgrave
Toronto
Helgham
France
Marocull
MG St Eloi
Mey
C. P. R. Freight One
Sint
Mth
Can
Mra
Elizabeth Armatrong
Williams
Deny Madaum
Bnapper
J. Forgrave
Sitheh
Aubigny
Arras
St. Pot
Thenawovit
Mit
Albert Sacky
Fual
Ottawa
Doherty Mfy.’Co
Herrington
F. J. Barber
Georgetown
Water Street
Harley-Kay
Speight
Barclay
A. Snekr
Crook
Rush
Leonard Harding
K. McDonald
Robi Hyndks
Robi Erwin
Cook
Hydro
G. A. Henry
J.B. McKenzie
Bell Telephone
J. T. Cameron
J. M. Gass
Hydro-Electric P
Northern Electric Co
Ae & Central Electric Co
I. W. Hourigan
J. W. Kennedy
H. Lutz
Town Hall
Hydro-Electric
Bell Tel. Co
Constable Res
W. Ward
Sts
Gutta Percha Rubber Co
King Edward ‘Sanatorium
Public School Report Honors Band Ornaments and Honors List
A school report lists student names across honors tiers and classes. It records totals for First Class and other divisions with many named pupils and age figures, indicating a large graduating or award ceremony.
Georgetown Herald Notices and Advertising Rates Summary
Local Georgetown Herald page lists subscription costs and contract advertising rates. It details in office hours, legal and professional ads, and lists several local professionals including chiropractors, opticians, dentists, and an auctioneer with contact points. The tone is promotional and administrative, typical of a small town newspaper page.
Peanut Crisp Treats Boost Weekend Sale in Local Ad
A local retailer promotes 100 pounds of homemade Peanut Crisp a thin toffee with peanuts offered at 80 cents to 28 cents with a weekend price. Rising sugar costs prompt a small price increase to maintain quality. In other news, Mr Fairley of Guelph visited J N O Neill’s. he served in France with the 20th Battery and was wounded in October. Citizens vote May 20 on a by law to support a new Wollen Mill Building.
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Asidgrion
Alexinder
Wai
Miltary Hoesiltal
Barecroft
Rat Londops-Eant
Alnce
Roderaon
Hoam
John Connell Guitelf
164Th Hatton and Dufferin Battalion
Toronto
London
Lieut
Gallen
164Th
I Y Division
Leutenant
France
Milton
Eudhond
Thia
Morden
County Council
Oakville
Wednesdy
Aberdeen Lridge
Tunnley Bridge
Toronto-Hamilton Highway Commission
Turner
Arried
Irving
Wollen
H. Corke
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Li Polkinghorne
Ming
Arena Eae
King
Mrs. Armstrong
Sorial
ES Srillops
Yueh
Council
Cleaver
J. W. Moore
Batt
Can. Div
Public School
Apnitses Ar
George
Renhedys
Adams
Fetyon
Co. McGruth
Tan
Jack, Barber
Vivian Vint
Grace
Korster
Ceerae” Green
Willa. McDonall
Margaret
Mckgys
I Vavass
May Lawson
Nellie Duet
Paul Fleck
Gordon Barber
Wnma Richmond
Ellwen Bradley
Tom Eason
Edith Cave
Maud McDonald
Merle Fisher
Tuss
M. McEnay
N. Hadlewood
N. Dudley
M Hillock
Roe
P. Holmes
I- Honorm
Ivy Aphex
Jean McKenzie
Georgina Henry
Marsie McDonald
Herbert Coutts
Clarence King
Lilan Watson
Nellie Francia
Kathleen Trennor
Arthur Tyndall
John Willis
Alex
Fraxer
Violet
Thelma Henry
Susie Canute
de Frampton
Lenore Cook
Minn Suxe
Muriel Ostrander
Raymond Whitmee
Honore
Mibel McDermid
Ruth Orr
Margaret Coutts
Marie Cameron
Della Rolex
Myrtle Tort
Lillian Kennedy
Clarence Spence
Jack Lucan
Gladys Tont
Hernod Armatrong
Clarence Walturs
Stanley Godfrey
Norman Search
Clarence Vouskil
Joe Allen
George Hale
Mary Willa
Marie Fleck
Winnifred James
Dorothy Halkeotine
Claud Burnside
Victor Norrington
Aileen Rose
Prod Spicer
Pasx
Jena McGibbon
Allan Joan Allen
Evelyn Stockford
Gu McQuiveray
Raymond Harley
Viccor Digitox
Sam McKenzie
Equal
Bessie Dobbie
Ceci
Stapleton
Alex. Vance
Albert Livingstone
John Armstrong
Elias Old Bullivant
Elvin O'strander
J. R.—Paaa
Margaret Kennelly
John 8
Lenile
Victor Tedder
Irene
Tort. Fc Sr
Honora
Margaret Kennedy
Rossx Edge
Claude Kentner
Pass—Violet Mlatt
Wille Forbes
Datxy Gregg
Edwin Hoare
Jack Harrison
Inabel Cameron
Oy Hilt
Herbert Hamilton
Viasa
Marie Cool
Ralph Armstrong
Maurice Hillock
Evelyn Hillis
Alfred Jennings
Aileen T
Arthur Smith
Roy Bradley
Kret Hralsby
Hesaxle Smith
Alive Tuck
Reta
Glen Williams Sr
Borden Marchment
Sule McMaxter
Stephen Hyulpin
Beaste Forgrave
Madeline Mullen
Lizzie Given
Hddie McMaxter
Harold Wheeler
Wille Beaumont
Norma Gilman
Jack Addy
Detta Wheeler
Emma Beaumont
Marie Graham
Ernest Forgrave
Sadie Bell
Annie McMenemy
Russell Wheeler
Sadie Gregory
Viola Logan
Ivy Huntley
Tommy Haines
U—Tlaly Leslie
Bert Marchment
Anna Cooper
Rupert Beaumont
Brock Beaumont
Junior Department Jr
Sarah Halpin
Ivy Hannon
Emily Norton
Grace MaMenemy
Willie Allen
Donald Appleyard
Winston Wheeler
George Cooper
Joe Marchment
Franklin Logan
Willie Chapman
Sammy Allen
Albert Travy
Jack Norton
Bob Heuaumont
Stanley Logan
Robert Simpson
Jack Graham
Wille Hours
Annie McNally
Hazel Huntley
Otal
Maurie Davison
Randy Norton
Franklin Gilman
Jack Boeaumont
Freddie Green
Alfred Bell
Helen McMenemy
Livella Reid
Jack Roberts
Catharine Allen
Edward Blad
M. B. Currie, M. Eb, Wright
The
Georgetown Herald
Shilton
Wallbridge & Dale
Barrieters
Olllee
Kennedy Imockle
Roy Dale
Georgetown Oller
HealtMeer of Health
Distriet Turneon
Rhona
Main Street
Houth
Chiropractic
A. M. Neilsen
D. C
Palmer
School of Chiropractic
Davenport Town
Optical U. L
D. O. Oph
Frank R. Watson
D.D
M.D. S
Ite
F. L. Heath
L.C
Lane Block
O'Neill's Carriage Factory
Benj. Petch
Halton
Teel
Glenwilliams
Poxt Olce
Salon
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