Georgetown Girls Graduate as Nurses
Pamela Cousens and Margaret MacLennan, Georgetown residents, graduate from Guelph General Hospital School of Nurses. The ceremony was May 13 at Memorial Hall, Ontario Agricultural College. MacLennan won the surgical nursing prize named by Dr. L. H. Leggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela. Cousens
Georgetown
Guelph General’ Hospital
Memorial Hall
Ontario Agricultural College
Pamela Cousens
Gordon Cousens
Cousens
Margaret MacLennan
Apo
Market Street
W. C. Ure
Gilmer-Neilson Wedding Saturday in Town
A quiet wedding was solemnized at Knox Presbyterian manse on Saturday May 14 as Rev. Alex J. Calder united Audrey Joan Neilson and Harold Frederick Gilmer in marriage. The bride wore a fawn gabardine suit with red roses and pearls. sister Marion Neilson attended. groom’s brother George Gilmer of Toronto was groomsman. The couple planned an eastern honeymoon and Niagara Falls before settling in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Manse
Alex J. Calder
Audrey Joan
Abe Neilson
Hornby
Harold Frederick Gilmer
Fred Gilmer
Georgetown
Marion Isabel Neilson
George Gilmer
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Rebekah Installation Staff Entertained at Supper
Mrs. J. H. Lillico District Deputy President of Toronto Centre District hosted the installation staff for supper and a social evening in the Oddfellows Hall Saturday. Past Noble Grand club catered with cards and entertainment after the meal as assembly officers joined the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lillico
Toronto Centre
Rebekah Assembly
Oddfellows Hall
Noble Grand Club
Assembly
Isabel Carr
Toronto
Jean’ Burch
St. Catharines
Violet Pearce
Marion Hilden
William Robinson
Georgetown
Sadie Esterbrook
Local Notes on Graduates Appointments and Town Happenings
A University of Toronto civil engineer is in Ottawa with the Mines and Resources department. Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph reports several town students earning BSA degrees in chemistry and agriculture, with names Armand Swackhamer Craig Alexander Bob Lawson Stewarttown and Donald Robertson Hornby. Miss Theresa Curtis joins McClure's Home Furnishings on Main Street as a new staff member. The 24th passed quietly aside from motorcycle races and a burst of firecracker shopping before sales were forbidden in neighboring towns, prompting a local rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univerity of
Toronto
Ottawa
Department of ‘Mines and Resources
Ontario ‘Agricultural College
Guelph
Armand Swackhamer
Craig Alexander
Bob Lawson
Stewarttown
Donald Robertson
Hornby
Robertson
Alberta
Main Street
Theresa Curtis
McClure
Wedding of Margaret Bernice Gibbs and Delmer Majuery
Margaret Bernice Gibbs daughter of Charles and Mrs Gibbs of Glen Williams wed Delmer Majuery son of Mr and Mrs Vie Majuery in Georgetown at United Church. Rev J Dyn officiated. Attendants wore blue satin and pink sheer gowns. Reception for 43 at the bride’s home. They will reside in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Williams United Church
Margaret Bernice - Gibbs
Charles Gibbs
Glen Williams
Delmer Majuery
Viewe Majuory
Georgetown
J. Dyn
Alf Goodwin
Lorne Majuery
Charlene Gibbs
Victor Starrett
Retail Merchants Seek Formation of Local Association
Local merchants met at the McGibbon House last Wednesday to discuss forming a Retail Merchants Association. Deputy Reeve James Goodlet chaired the dinner with an informal session. A committee including Walter Bicin James Goodlet Stan Grabb Ernie Rawson and Jack Cotton was nominated to plan a June dinner to elect an executive and push for a permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGibbon House
James Goodlet
Walter Bicin
Stan Grabb
Ernie Rawson
Jack Cotton
Georgetown Masons Visit Aurora Lodge
Twenty six Halton Chapter members traveled by bus to Aurora for a fraternal visit. Rt. Ex. Comp. E. V. MacCormack and Ex. Comp. Elmer Drow attended as guests while Aurora conferred the Royal Arch degree on David Bowman William Hamilton and Bob Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Ra.m
Aurora
E. V. MacCormack
Elmer Drow
Georgetown
David Bowman
William Hamilton
Bob Lane
Frank Lacey
Dominion
A. C. Welk
Bank of Montreal
Reverend John M. Smith Speaks at Ladies' Meeting
Reverend John M. Smith of Georgetown United Church addressed the Local Council of Women with a talk titled A Visionary Dream of What We Can Do. The group accepted the president’s resignation from Mrs. Fred Bressby due to illness and elected Mrs. Wyatt to continue as president. A bake sale and event planning for June were discussed, with next meeting scheduled for June 17 at Miss Hettle Lawson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Smith
Georgetown United Church
Council of Women
Jesse Wyatt
R. T. Peal
McGibbon ‘Store
Mies Hettle Lawson
Ashgrove Women’s Institute Meets with Arts and Delights
Mrs Milton Bird hosted the Women’s Institute meeting on May 17 with Thos Giffen opening. An ode, roll call, and a report on the food parcel to Britain. The secretary noted a $552 receipts year and refreshments followed. Mr Murray Brigden injured in a garage accident and hospitalised. Young People met Sunday evening led by Miss Doris Browne ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Bird
Women’s Institute
Thos. Giffen
Roll Calway
Britain
Charles Austin
Norman ‘Bird
Bernice Wilson
Hector Bird
Seane Giffen
Institute
Murray Brigden
Fred Sinclair
Guelph General Hospital
Doris Browneridge
So I Prayed at Georgetown United Church Service
Regular morning worship led by Rev. John M. Smith with a sermon on prayer from Nehemiah 2 4 and Matthew 7 7 11. Evening Ruth meditation titled A World Changing Decision featured soloist R Gerrie and a note about Mrs F C Overend speaking May 30 at 8 p m invited by the Woman's Association Group 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown United Church
John M. Smith
Nehemiah
Mr. Smith
Chrison
Lynda Stewart
Stebbins
R. Gerrie
F. C. Overend
Social and Personal Notes From Holiday Week End
Mr and Mrs E W Binkley visited with Mr and Mrs J E Daley of Toronto at their Stoney Lake cottage. Miss Ella Mae Cropps wedding in Acton attended by cousin Miss Helen Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Binkley
J. E. Daley
Toronto
Stoney Lake
Helen Holmes
Ela’ Mae Cropps
Acton
Walter Biehn
Windsor
J. E. Start
Sarnia
Telford Biehn
Vern Kirby
J. G. Collier
Art Scott
Lake Simcoe
Lewis Green
Maormora
Roy Barker
Barker
D. L. Herbert
Patterson
Jean Patterson
Jease Ridout
Hazel Williamson
Bill Armstrong
Dorval
Quebec
Jed Armstrong
Doris Armstrong
University of Toronto
Brantford General Hospital
Alf Collins
Lakefield
Thomas Allen
Lena McNally
Detroit
Michigan
Ern Bedell
Former Georgetown Boy Shines in City Track Meet
Joe Gilliver of Mimico, a former Georgetown boy, starred in Toronto Secondary Schools annual track meet last week. He finished second in the senior 100 yard dash and second in the senior 220 yards, race results noted. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gillivet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gilliver
Mimico
Georgetown
Toronto
Joe
Gilbert Gillivet
Local Youth Sports Schedule May 26 to June 1
The G R C schedule lists bantam and midget girls softball lacrosse and mens softball with times from 4 00 p m to 7 30 p m on May 26 28 and May 30 plus games on May 31 and June 1 Wait for the Lions Bowl events and park venue notes The executive and umpires are named with fees and rules including seven inning games and 7 05 forfeit limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bantam
Eagles
Owls
Bluebirds
Cardinals
Hamilton
Peterboro
Breen
Owen Sound
Weston
St Catharines
Mimico
Lions Legion
Park
J. Bradley
S &S
Origles
Neds
Scott
Norval
Gillis
Glen
Algonquin
Dodgers
Yankees
Braves
Indians
Tigers
Hawks
Royals
Leafs
Rattlers
Ced Fo
Tha
Toands
Nike
Avers
Lions - Byskedamels
Waren Timbers
Legiqn
Simpson
Norya
Ormlé
Carter
Glass Williams
Me Beaumont
Meadow
Glen Growers
Lewis Brantfords Smith & Stone
Dick Crichton
George Alcott
Jim Bradley
Bill Korzack
Orbey- Herrington
Wakefield Ford
Mr. Emmerson
Mr. Ford
OASA
Allver
Stewarttown AYPA to Close for Summer
Stewarttown AYPA to hold closing meeting next Friday and disband until fall. Plans include summer activities such as picnics. Earlier, several members joined Hornby AYPA in Milton for a bowling outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown
Milton
Free Dental Examinations For Halton School Children
The Federal Department of Health funds a Halton County Health Unit dental public health program starting with the September school reopening. Dr. B J O Meara leads the division, with a mobile trailer examination room and a trained dental nurse. The program is preventive with yearly school screenings and treatment recommendations, aiming to extend to preschoolers and foster long term dental health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Department of Health
Halton County
B. J. O'Meara
Dental Public Health
O’meara
University of Toronto
Royal Navy
Canadian Red Cross Society
John Wilson Commissioned as Flying Officer in RCAF
A local man, John Wilson, has been commissioned a Flying Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force and is home on furlough before returning to his post with Northwest Air Command. Wilson re-enlisted after serving in the war, including time in Germany. He previously operated a trading business in town before entering service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Sarnia
Ontario
Port Huron
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
Harold Bingham
Bingham
Toronto General Hospital
Charles St
Jack Lavoie
Queen Street
Watson
Don Jourdain
Joy
England
Don
Mary Jourdain
Montreal
Elmer Walker
Maple Avenue
Goodlet
Economy Hardware
Wheeling
Richardson
H. L. Hutt
Alf Collins
Guelph Street
Collins
Frank. Petch
John Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Northwest Air Command
Wilson
Air Force
Germany
Ader
Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mes
Lillico
Rebekah
Majuery’- Gibbs
Masons
Aurora Lodge
Ladies’ Meeting
Ashgrove
the United Church
G.R.C
Schedule
Bantam Girls Orioles
Jacqueline Graham
Marilyn Cleave
Dianne Harrison
Gail King
Lillian Shepherd
Dorothy Ruth Scott
Carol Seddon
Arlene Reeve
Gail McGilvray
Martha Kornetz
Joan Schultz
Maris Mackenzie
Patsy Willson
Betsy Willson
Gloria Schultz
Maxie Ryall
Ann Fiddler
Carolyn Copeland
Gloria Bain
Sue Crabtree
Sandra Scott
Maxine MacDougall
Patsy Richardson
Janice Bradley
Claudia Milne
Marjorie Spence
Marilyn Peters
A. G. Mi. Bruyns
Mtreatyville
Stewarttown A.Y.P.A
RCAF
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