Halton County Council backs reforestation plan
At Milton meeting Halton County Council debated a proposed reforestation project on the Nassigaweysa property. Professor C. J. Zavitz urged funding and free planting material, while the council agreed to purchase the land and prepare for future planting plans. Labor wage issues dominated later, with a 30 cent per hour increase approved for county workers effective November 1. Insurance discussions followed, highlighting policy adequacy and coverage limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Gordon
Nassigaweysa
Zavitz
Elmcoe
Norfolk
County Council
Halton County
Agriculture Committee
Nassagawega
Robinson
Roy Smith
Smith
Hewson
A. E. Wilson
Lloyd's
T. G. Ramshaw
Wilson
Council
Anniversary Services Held at Baptist Church in Georgetown
Georgetown Baptist Church marked its 82nd anniversary on Sunday October 29 with Rev H W Stewart of Stratford delivering sermons Looking Two Ways in the morning and Joy in the Christian Life in the evening The service drew interdenominational participants and a full house The Monday anniversary supper served by church ladies drew over 200 attendees with music from the choir under Joseph Young and organist M Young Composer Charles Landsborough solos David Barry Hamilton and others contributed to the program
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Baptist Church
Georgetown
H. W. Stewart
Stratford
United
Presbyterian Colations
Stewart
Joseph Young
M. Young
Charles Landsborough
Holy City
David Barry
Hamilton
Herbert W. Piercy
Norman Braida
Acton
John Emmerson
Successful Hallowe'en Party by United Church Union
The Young People's Union of the United Church held a very successful Hallowe'en party in the church basement on Monday evening. Clever costumes delighted the crowd with Jack Maclaren winning best costume for an impersonation of Sir Neville Chamberlain with umbrella and gas-mask. A sing song, games and a contest ended with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Union of the United Church
Hallowe'en
Jack Maclaren
Sir Neville Chamberlain
Boys' Band Organized in Georgetown
A meeting to form a Georgetown boys' band drew many youths and citizens. J. Carter leads the group with officers including Mayor Gibbons as president, N. H. Brown as president, T Warnes as vice president, and W. Emmerson as secretary and librarian. Practices are set for Tuesday and Friday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
J. Carter
Gibbons
John OD. Kelly
N. H. Brown
T Warnes
W. Emmerson
T. Warnes
T. Fitzpatrick
Nat Givens Opens New Creemore Enterprise
Nathaniel Givens returns from Saskatchewan to Ontario and buys the alfalfa mill and chopping business in Creemore. He has prior roles in Saskatchewan politics and finance, emergency receivership, and was active in the Orange Order. He and his wife relocate to Mrs Ovens' home with nephew David Givens joining in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creemore
Nathaniel Givens
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Givens
Rosetown
Sask
Anderson
Praire
Orange Association
Saaskatchewan
Wellington County
Erin
J. S Case Company
Defisie
W. Robertson
Fragmentary Names List From Historical Record
Readable segment lists individuals including Yoas Hewson Gil bert McNiven Kern Gordon Davis Wilson Irvingways Robinson McCutcheon Hume Alten. May indicate a roster or committee with multiple surnames and titles, typical of a 19th or early 20th century publication.
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Yoas
Messrs
Hewson
Gilbert
McNiven
Kern
Gordon
Davis
Wilson
Irvingways
Robinson
McCutcheon
Hume
Alten
Death of John McNabb Rockwood Father of Malcolm T. McNabb
The Rockwood farmer John McNabb died Friday Oct 20 after a short illness following a fall. A lifelong Eramosa Township resident and Rockwood Presbyterian Church member, he was nearly 92, survived by sons Malcolm, William, and John Douglas, and a sister Mrs A Walker. Burial was in Rockwood Cemetery after the home funeral.
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John McNabb
Rockwood
Malcolm T. McNabb
Georgetown
McNabb
Lot 5
Concession 6
Eramosa Township
Mr. McNabb
William McNabb
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
Ann McCallum
William
Malcolm
Bih
Creorgetown
John Douglas
A. Walker
Rockwood Cemetery
William Robertson of Acton Dies After Brief Illness
William Robertson, a longtime Acton resident born in Esquesing Township, died at his Victoria Avenue home after a short illness. He was 78. He leaves a wife Miss Jessie Waldie, a sister-in-law to Mrs. Robt Waldie of Georgetown, four brothers, and one sister. Funeral services were held privately at his home, with Rev. H. L. Bennie officiating, and burial at Fairview Cemetery, Acton.
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Wiliam Robertson
Acton
Robertson
Victorian Ave
John and
Eliz Robertson
Esquesing
Scotch Block
Victoria Ave
William Robertson
Jessie F. Waldie
Harry
Speyside
Freeman
Benjamin
Levi
Nassagawega
Duncan
Brampton
Emmett
Robt. Waldie
Georgetown
H. L. Bennie
Knox Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Free Press
British or Canadian Christmas Toys Boycott Appeal
British or Canadian Christmas toys should be purchased to support allied producers as 1200 tons of German toys arrive in New York harbour for American wholesalers. The call urges readers to avoid goods from a land whose rulers bring suffering to children and to buy British or Canadian products instead, urging vigilance against financed German imports.
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New York
Georgetown
Senee Aps
Remembrance Day Observed Across Canada For War Dead
Canada will pause November 11 for Remembrance Day remembering the last war. A minute of silence at 11 am will mark the solemn tribute as the nation recalls why those fallen are honored. Georgetown Red Cross outlines National Campaign for Funds with Wm EL Long as general chairman and a six member committee. A public meeting will assign canvass districts for donations.
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Wm. H. Long
Canada
Georgetown
The
Red Cross Society
Wm EL Long
Red Cross
Marshall Overland Wedding in Caledon at Knox Church
Daisy Margaret Overland became the bride of John Gordon Marshall in a ceremony at Knox United Church Caledon on Saturday. Rev A V Bentum officiated with Mae Glassford on music. The couple will reside on the groom’s Erin farm after a reception at the bride’s home.
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Clara Sanderson
Toronto
Elmer Overland
Douglas Gray
Allan Marshall
Mrs. Marshall
Erin
Health report and a man’s fall from grace
A health note compares a man to autumn leaves, noting difficulty in maintaining appearances after a decline. The observation reflects on aging and social status as he faces life’s setbacks.
Poppy Day Campaign Promises Help for Veterans
A Georgetown Legion drive notes Lt Col John McCrae’s poem and urges the public to wear a poppy on Saturday November 11. Proceeds support ex service men dependents and disabled veterans, with poppies crafted by workers with disabilities from across the Empire. The piece appeals to local citizens to keep faith and back the Legion’s Poppy Day efforts.
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John McCrae
Flanders Fields
Flanders
Canadian Legion
Legion
Georgetown Legion
Pretty Hopeless Golfer Seeks To Master The Game
A witty exchange between a golfer and his caddie captures a stubborn player determined to play properly despite ongoing wardrobe changes and repeated coaching. The banter highlights humor amid a serious pursuit of golfing improvement.
T. L. Leslie Chosen President of Exwarden's Association
T. L. Leslie was elected president of the Peel Halton Ex-Warden's Association at its annual banquet in the Victoria Hotel. Gordon Graydon MP praised wartime economic effort and nonpartisan municipal governance as Peel Halton works to reduce debt and support the Allies.
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Canada
Gordon Graydon
M.P
Peel-Halton
Graydon
Dominion House
Peel
T. L.leene
Georgetown
Fragmentary remark on marriage creates confusion
A garbled dialogue hints at an unclear marriage discussion with stray words and broken phrases. The readable bits mention marriage and a puzzling reaction, leaving the full meaning obscured by OCR errors.
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C. J. Zavitz
Joseph Matheson Moore
Hérald
Charles Streets
Nat. Givens
Creemore Star
Malcolm McNabb
Hiram
Silas
National Campaign For Funds
Marshall—Overland
Health Report
M.O.H
Georgetown Board of Health
T. L. Leslie
Exwarden’s Association
George Currie
Thomas L. Leslie
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