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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
1
A nocturnal poem traces the speaker trudging through wind and rain toward a welcoming light. The darkness yields to hope as a homebound figure nears safety, while a watcher at the window waits with longing and care.
William Giffen died at his Mill Street residence in Brampton on Sunday May 17. He was 60s and a son of the late Robert Giffen who settled in Chinguacousy in 1845. A lifelong farmer, he retired six years ago to Brampton. Survived by his widow Bella Martin and three sons Leslie George and Bugle, plus six sisters and four brothers.
Major Frank Chisholm a prominent Oakville citizen and Knox Presbyterian member died after a stroke suffered Friday He was 62 and survived by Mrs Chisholm two daughters Faith Robinson and Mies K W Chisholm four sons James M Preston Dr Georges D Chisholm M C in England F H and C Daniel one brother and four sisters His wartime recruiting efforts in England were noted and he hoped to serve on the front.
Very Rev Derwyn T Owen who serves as dean of Niagara and rector of Christ Church Cathedral Hamilton was elected last Thursday afternoon as Bishop of Niagara He holds licentiate in theology from Trinity College 1907 and D D 1916 He completed divinity studies in 1901 was ordained that year and served as priest thereafter He has been a member of the Church Congress program committee honorary chaplain St Georges Society and dean and rector roles in Hamilton.
A visit by Acton residents Mr and Mrs A Kanonawin to Shelburne is noted. Rev A C Stewart and Mec A T Mann attended Gualph Presbytery meetings. Main Street business leaders urged a night watchman to curb burglaries. the town appointed one. John McGill of Ottawa visited James Symon. Halton Chapter Minstrels from Georgetown drew a large crowd with a satire on secret societies and a second part featuring vocal and comic performances.
Limehouse Women’s Institute held its annual meeting at Comamenty Hall on May 7. Officers elected for the year include President Miss Luella Nickell and vice presidents Mrs Jos Scott and Mrs F Brown, with Mrs W L Milliero as Sec Treas and Mrs J Noble as Local Director. A summer series begins May 26 in Community Hall with speaker Mrs Aitken of Beeton, described as a splendid speaker. all women and girls are welcome.
In April Commerce reports a favorable wave in industrial activity with busier manufacturers and active steel and engineering sectors due to substantial orders. Construction under way exceeds expectations, easing winter unemployment as builders hire. Minerals and forest product output rose in the first quarter, while merchants note continued focus on essentials though motor sales match previous years indicating no severe downturn.
A Friends of Mrs J Campbell group hosted a misc shower at Mrs J B McClure home with a short program. Mrs Arnott McClure chaired and invited guests. Miss Appie Dolson played piano and Miss Mabel Ross sang. A mock wedding drew laughter followed by cake and gifts.
A montage of town health and safety ideas, peddler licenses in Lancaster, plus remarks on Toronto church assemblies and a moral home paragraph. Also commentary on England’s debt, unemployment, and social relief plans. Includes reflections on governance and public welfare.
After 35 years at the Kincardine Review, Colugh Clark sells to J J Hunter of the Kincardine Reporter. The Review and Reporter merge as the Review and Reporter under Mr Mantor due to rising production costs and limited town business. A coin toss decided which paper would bow out. Also, a note invites readers to a park ball game next Saturday afternoon.
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