Costs Rise Necessitating More Hospital Funding
A community hospital fundraiser raises concern as construction bids exceed estimates by thousands. Publicity director Tom Ferguson urges all remaining donors to contribute promptly to cover the unexpected costs and avoid further price hikes. The newsletter also honors the Imperial Section of the Canaan Legion for their campaign support and notes upcoming benefit events in early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publiity
Tom Ferguson
Mercberson
Prom Tme
Herald
Canaan Legion Hranch 120
Alex Taviler
Tam
Min Taster
Fifth Generation Minister to Lead St. Andrews Church in July
Rev. Ewart Madden, a fifth generation preacher from Watford, will begin duties at St. Andrews United Church in July. He is a graduate of Emmanuel College Ontario and Toronto Conservatory of Music, with ties to Glen Williams United and St Johns Oakside. He succeeds Dr Charles Donald who held the temporary post since August. Mrs Madden is from Alberta and studied at the Canted Church Women's Training College. They have six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewart Madden
St. Aedrew's United Church
Watford
Emmanuel College
Toronto
Glen Wiliams United
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Madden
Alberta
Canted Church Women’s Training College
Charles Donald
Ile
St John's United
Oakside
Toronto Bank Employees Married in Holy Cross
Toronto bank employees Jean Donnahee and Joseph Martin Johnston wed in a double ring nuptial mass at Holy Cross R.C. Church with Rev. Father Thomas Van Laer officiating. The ceremony featured bridal party from Toronto, Port Credit, Sarnia and Cape Breton with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple plan to reside in Toronto after a honeymoon trip to the northern United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywo Bank
Nova Scotia
Thomas van Laer
Holy Cross R.C
Jean Donnahee
Wiha Henry Donnahee
Victoria Ave
Joseph Martin Johnston
James Martin Johnston
Johnston
Cape Breton
George C. Hew Gon
Louie Kidd
George Town
Georgina Corvari
Port Credit
Barbara Grant
Sarnia
Town
St. Marys
Toronto
Oakvile
Burlington
Africa's Needs Made Known By The Press
Mrs Wo Breanrace presided at a Maso meet of St Johns United Church where readings and devotions highlighted Africa's needs as revealed by the press. Speakers praised missionary work and urged prayer, distribution of missionary books, and support for stewardship amid church unification efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Breanrace
Maso
AL Vernon
St Johns United Church
Tauesdas
Ho Curtis
Carte
Mabel Forgrave
Brownridge
Mo McFarlane
G. Padheld
V. Stein
Africa
Stein
A. Vannatter
Elsie Bunner
Northern
Rhodesia
Parks Board Debates Lacrosse Box For Summer Park Use
The town council debated funding a lacrosse box in the park for summer use. Recreation committee to obtain estimates and report back. Chairmen and local officials discussed site suitability, costs, and alternative venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tagua Club
Hydro
London Celebration for McCumber 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A S McCumber celebrated their fifty years of marriage with a family dinner at Hooks Restaurant in London. Attending were Mrs L Hahn of Toronto, Mr and Mrs McCumber and family, Mr and Mrs Vern McCumber and family, and Mr and Mrs Elmer McCumber of London.
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London
McCumber
Mra A S McCumber
St E
Hooks
L Hahn
Toronto
New Toronto
Vern McCumber
Town
Elmer McCumber
Pierette Pruneau Weds North Bay Airman at RC Base Chapel
Pierette Pruneau, former Georgetown resident, married F L John Kilby, an airman stationed in North Bay. The double ring ceremony in Queen of Heaven Chapel featured milk nylon gown with daisies, maid of honor Pat Pruneau, sisters Suzanne and others as bridesmaids, best man Chesser, and Rev. Father Cosbebee officiating. Reception at the Officers Mess followed by a dance. honeymoon via Ottawa to Mississippi for nine months of duty. guests from Val d’Or, Montreal, New Brunswick, Georgetown, and North Bay.
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Rc‘af
North Bay
Pierette Pruneau
Ontario Street
Georgetown
L John Kilby
Marty
Chesser
Air Force
Pat Pruneaux
Suzanne
Paul Pruneau
Father Cosbebee
Ottawa
Ned
Mississippi
Val d'Or
Montreal
New Brunswick
Child Hurt as Boy Dodges Bus on Guelph Street
A six year old boy was shaken up after running into the side of an eastbound car on Guelph Street last Wednesday night. A westbound Gray Coach bus driven by Austin Mills slowed to avoid him, then the boy crossed the road into a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Hubert Lucas. Mrs Hills took the boy to Dr A E Macintosh for treatment. Cst Evan Rollins investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Macintosh
Cst
Evan Rollins
Stanley Huts
Plan cenotaph move next week memorial park
Council approves a cenotaph installation at Memorial Park with a base charge and sodging costs up to 500 dollars debated. The Nine Girls Pipe Band will be paid 350 dollars for musical services this year, with related discussions on town finances and committee decisions. Guns from the Defence Department are ready for mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Doug Sargent
John Fibrett
Kelly
Lancer Krant
Bew
Cr Morrison
Dept O of Defence
North York Man Chosen Harrison Principal
From a pool of thirteen applicants, Grant Knapper was selected to fill the Marrson Public School principal position vacated by Harold Henry. Knapper, a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts and a high school teaching certificate, will begin duties in September. Henry resigns to take a North York principal post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sane
Marrson Public School
Harold Henry
Knapper
University of Western Ontario
Wwale
Henry
North York
Controversy Settled as Delrex to Bring Roads to DHO Standards
Road agreement reached after a morning collision on Norval hill injuring no one and causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Delrex Developments will supply gravel for a 24 foot wide road, cover labor costs, and fund additional catch basins as Dept. of Highways testing proceeds with town input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Hyde
Delrex
Dept. of Highway’s
Delrex Developments
Wooh
Carr
Farie Inho
Wall
Dept. of Highways
Youngster sustains minor facial injury in street collision
A Delrex subdivision five year old Sandra Snyder suffered a four inch cut on her left cheek after colliding with a car in front of her home. Police say she was taken to Dr C V Williams's office for treatment after the accident investigated by Ted Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delrex Subdivision
Sandra Snyder
Raylawn Crese
Robert Thomas R Bradley
Church St
Brampton
C. V. Williams
Ted Scott
Plan Cycle Rodeo In Delrex Plaza
Young cyclists compete for prizes in a Bicycle Rodeo at Delrex Plaza on Saturday June 4 co sponsored by Canadian Tire Corp and George Towns Police Dept. Open to public school age children in three age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delrex Plaza
Canadian Tire Corporation
Georgetowns* Police Department
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Hospital
Jack Armstrong
Gell
Ognr
Elizabeth Davidson
Park
Joan Bradley
Howard Wriggiesworth
Dorothy Page
Chapel St
Val Stew
Hazen Alien
Jay's
Btm
Bryden
Stacey
Jone
Imperial
Lex
Beaneto
Chapin
McCartney
Preston Grade
St. Andrew's
Toronto Bank
Holy Cross
Bernard Miller
Malcolm Malley
Oakville
George Mclean
Catholic Women’s League
B. Campbell
Dean
Coutest
Woo. Munter
Parks Board
Dewa
Omorg
Geller
Fiyde
Paschen
Herb Robison
Mrr. Robinson
Whay Council
Council Engage
Hegarty
Phateteneyer van Borive Wall
James Jenkine
Haylawn
Creee
Bour
Hyde
Jenkins
Harrison
Cro Fred Harrison
Heatreon
W of Hunter
Hies
Hunter
Tse
Dan Cass
Wes
Lyde
Dr. Morrison
Cherry St
Eweing Nt
Counci
Seddings
Cr. Harrison
Cr Barrisens
Liveston North York
Harrys Knepper
Pilott
Garry & Supply
Jeffreys Eason
Mroo
Thomas Eason
Byron St
Gordon Southea
Gordon Willis
Dean Tuttle
Ben Snell
Gary Potheriingham
Atew Gou- MeadEnr
Tomine Stevens
Charles Biehn
Grant
Graham Wingrove
Ian Cass
Mewson Crese
Juin Haines
Norval
Norval Hill
Willow Park
Cas
Haines
Ray Andress
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