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Newspaper

Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 06, 1946

Page

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Kiddies Enjoy Hallowe'en Party at Old Town Hall

An impromptu Hallowe'en party at the Old Town Hall drew many Public School pupils. Contests ran in two stages due to crowd size. Winners included Bai Hewitt Bill Hillier and Ross McGill in early events with final honors to Hewitt Verey and Hillier.

Old Town Hall Ploud Varey Bai Hewitt Bill Hillier Ross McGill Margaret Golden Don Lorusso Bill Hewitt Floyd Verey Bi Hiller BH Hewitt Mabel Shepherd Bil Hillier Ivan Huffman Pat Barber Bruce Norton Rev. O. O. Cochrane

The White Church at Ashgrove Celebrates Eight Decades

November events report schoolhouse film night on Friday the 16th and anniversary services at the white church in Ashgrove with Rev N Truax Carlisle addressing a large crowd. Viola Brigden sang in the morning, duet by Mr and Mrs Hart, and the choir led by Mrs A J Ruddell. The poem recalls memories of the old church and its ongoing service.

Tima Surry Mini Dan N. Truax Carlisle A. J. Ruddell Viola Brigden Hart

CGIT Meeting At United Church On October Twenty-Eighth

Co G I T met Tuesday evening in the United Church basement with Miss Dean Tyler presiding. Miss Ann Crabtree led the worship service and the Mission Study Book Tales from India was reviewed. Jeffery, Girls’ Work Counselor for Halton Presbytery, conducted the service and presented lanyards to Oakville senior girls.

United Church Dean Tyler Annn Crabtree Mission Stady India CGIT St. John’s United Church Jeffery Halton Presbytery Oakvike

Georgetown Girls Renew Acquaintances After Initiation

A candle lighting service assisted by Georgetown's president Jean Tyler concluded the Initiation Ceremony. A reception followed in the ladies’ parlour of the church where Georgetown girls enjoyed renewing friendships made at camp this summer.

Georgetown Jean Tyler

Social and Personal Aira visits and local notices

Florence Curtis visits with Qr and Mra C W Moffat of Tor with Mies Jessie B Wilson Bare Alex Lewis of Goderich spent a few days last week visiting with relay lilacs from a bush to her garden last week Mrs Pat Cullen returns home after five weeks in Guelph hospital Nora Emery of London spends weekend in town with Marion Brown Mr and Mrs E L Palmer London and Mr and Mrs D Ryan Toronto are weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs C H Barber Mrs Percy Wagstaffe of the Glen recovering well A K Shain recuperating after foot operation at St Josephs Hospital Guelph Ben Young returns from west coast trip to Calgary wedding in Bergen Alta W R Watson and family leaving Georgetown for winter in St Petersburg Ruth Brow returns home to Wayne Michigan Visitors at Thames Warnes include Doris Pabris Mary Corwell Josephine Cox Ronald Jones New Toronto L Lawrence of London visits with Bob Inger and others Dolson and Campbell return from west coast motor trip via Canada and the States Jeanie Noble visiting District en route to Boswells Sask Arthur Beaumont in Montreal for woollen industry meeting Allan moves to Brampton. Brampton shop owners M Niven move to Emery Street residence Mrs Raynor surprised at home with gifts Daughters of the Church honor Eva Parton Wilson with hammered aluminum tray gift Elcie Sugger presides. W O Thompson praises Mrs Wheonhead work Then refreshments served.

Guelph C. H. Barber Ben Young West Coast Calgary Thompson Bergen Alta W. KR. Watson Georgetown Grimsaby St Petersburg Flor Ruth Brow Wayne Michigan A. E Shain Norval Road Thames Warnes Eileeee Doris Pabris Mary Corwell Josaphine Cox Ronald Jones Toronto Merc. L. Lawrence London Bob Inger Leerenss Steendl Ais Leste Jow Arthur Beaumont Montreal Beaumont Allan Brampton Penson Pish and Chip Queen St Bruce McNiven Emery Street Freshments

Town Council Actions Set for December 9 Elections and Local Plans

On Monday November council appointed election officials and polling places for the December 9 elections and handed duties to the Recreational Council for fundraising. They designated a no-parking zone on the north-west side of Wesleyan Street and appointed J Ar nott Early as town assessor. They granted $235 to the Poppy Fund, planned the Remembrance service, and discussed painting angle parking along several streets. The council agreed to purchase winter coats for police for the Arena booth and asked Parks Board to meet next week to discuss concessions. They turned over the wedding pool property to the Recreational Council if the Local Council of Women wished, received a hearing notice from the Railway Commissioners on widening the John Street subway, and approved a waterworks map for next year’s council. They planned to convert Wartime Housing property street into a boulevard to reduce hydro costs, and will address lack of sidewalk in front of the Mackenzie Building before cold weather.

Board of Railway Commissioners John Street C. R. Haggy

Remembrance Day Not A Holiday In Town Observed

The town decides Remembrance Day will not be a holiday despite questions raised. Banks and schools may observe limits as plans by the Legion and town proceed with the traditional eleven o clock moment of silence for those who died in the war.

Mothdey

We See This Week Compiled Local Notes

Sam Walker’s car wiring burned out during a fire outside the arena at the Tennis Club dance. Farnell’s store remodeling includes new shelves and counters by McNally Wood Products. Carpentry on several wartime houses on the highway almost finished. E B Tyers builds a Cedarvale farm house. No town damage on Halloween. Mrs Bob McMenemy works at Bell Telephone after years in Hamilton. Remembrance service for two wars at 10.30 Sunday at the cenotaph. Nomination meeting for election on Friday November 22 in the Municipal Building.

Sam Walker

Milton Juniors Fall Short in OBA B Final to Simcoe

Milton Juveniles reached the final but lost the best of three to Simcoe 19 1 in Waterloo after splitting the first two games. No Ravina Rink practice Sunday. Rumor hints Pergus and Elora may team for an Intermediate B entry. A Clock is being installed in the Arena net courtesy of British Consols cigarettes.

Milton Juveniles O.B

Lorne Scots Banquet Honors Auxiliary Members

The Lorne Scots banquet featured the Ladies Auxiliary with gifts and praise for wartime work. Mrs Alf Colitis and Br. Mic Clare led tributes, Henry Shepherd and Alf Collins presented handbags, and dancers enjoyed Rhythm Rubes music after dinner. Committee organizers thanked donors for support.

W.A Lome King Alf Colitis Mic Clare Auxiliary Messrs Henry Shepherd Alf Collins Roy Wiggins Jim Collier Don McPhail Harvey Alien Ed Hill

Church News 81 Saint Alban's Glen Williams and regional notices

The issue lists services at George's Church Rector Rev W G O Thompson on Sunday Holy Communion at 8 am Sunday School at 10 am Matins at 11 with Rev Albert E Ongley Niagara Diocese as Evensong preacher. St Alban's Glen Williams has Holy Communion at 9 30 am First Baptist Rev J E Ostrom organist Miss M Cook worship at 11 00 am Bible School 3 pm Gospel Service 7 pm Toronto speaker Rev J T Kirkwood Young People meet Monday 8 pm Prayer service Wednesday 8 pm.

Albert E. Ongley Niagara First Baptist Church J. E. Ostrom Miss M. Cook J. T. Kirkwood Toronto

Bathurst wedding and community events noted

Mrs Lane and Mr and Mrs Harvey Norton attended the Nordi Lane wedding at United Church Bathurst 8 Friday evening. A large shower for Mr and Mrs Edgar Beeney Jr was held at Limehouse Memorial Hall Friday evening with many participants. Funeral of Mrs Robert Wood in Toronto attended by TS Miss Ines Scott and others. Mrs Gale and Miss Iveng visited from Toronto to see Mr and Mrs Newton. Explorers group met before church services. Needlecraft course by A Spencer well attended featuring embroidery and stitching. Fruitful social hour followed Friday's events. Doris Armstrong of Brantford and Bill Armstrong of Toronto visited over weekend with Fred and Mrs Armstrong.

Lane Harvey Norton Nordi-Lane Bathurst United Church Limehouse Memorial Hall Edgar Beeney Jr Prenk G@mith Roughby E. Karn -Mills Doris Harding George Henderson Jos. Scott Ines Scott Robert Wood Toronto Gale Iveng Newton Gisby June Knudsen Ellerbys A.spencer

Religious Services and Church Notices Across Georgetown Area

Georgetown United Church led by Rev R O Todd and music director Miss Lynda Stewart. Pentecostal Gospel Services Sundays 3 pm in Oddfellows Halls. Limehouse Presbyterian 30 am public worship. Nerval United Church Charge led by Rev F P J Dunlop with 11 am service and 2 30 pm Sunday School. Glen Williams 2 00 pm Sunday School then 7 00 pm public worship. Nerval and Union Presbyterian led by Rev J L Self with Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 4 30 pm. Union 29m Sunday School 3 30 pm worship. Anglican Parish of Hebby led by Rev H Leigh Pink with a weekly service at 8 30 am W A innests 3 pm Tenetage of homes.

Georgetown United Church R. O. Todd Lynda Stewart ATOM LRCM Oddfellows Halls Georgetown Nerval United Church FP. J. Dunlop Pleasant Nerval and Union Presbyterian J. L. Self Noxzval

Ballinafad Anniversary Services at Ballinefed Church

Anniversary services at Ballinefed United Church drew strong attendance with Rev. O R Flindall delivering the morning sermon from the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Soloist Blanche McKinnon sang two solos. Evening remarks by Rev. E G Dale drew on a Lake verse and musical contributions by The Hillsburg or Gered. WMS Mission Circle and Mission Band held Autumn Thank-offering with devotionals and scripture readings.

Ballinefed United Church O. R. Flindall Blanche McKinnon Ospringe E. G. Dale Barrie Hill Lake Thay Hillsburg WMS Mission Circle Mission Band Lydia Snow Jean Sinclair Joanna Short Mang Miss ‘Hite O. R. Prtndall

Graduates From U. of Ff. Business Course

Among 108 graduates of the Certificate Course in Business for veterans, diploma recipients include Mrs Isobel Cleave and Michel St. Frank who served in the navy and earned third class honours.

Ann Isobel Cleave Michel St. Frank Navy

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Ashgrove Han Dolson John R. Campbell Herve Jeasie Noble RCAP Boswells Sask Alex Wilson Eva Parton Daughters of the Church Elcie Sugger Wilson W. O. Thompson Wheon St. George’s Recreational Council Wesleyan Street J. Arnott Poppy Craming Jana Oe Statatreet Parks Board Council The Hextra Citi Wens Mackenzie Farnell's McNally Wood Products E. B. Tyers Cedarvale Hallowe'en Bob McMenemy Anne Bullivant Bell Tele Phone Hamilton Ravina Rink Pergus Elora Lorne H. L. Hart Kitchener Church News George’s Church W. G. O. Thompson St. Alban’s Church Glen Williams Doris Armstrong Brantford Bill Armstrong Ata Fred Armstrong Johnny Wayne Prank Shuster Aco Limehouse Presbyterian Church UNION Hebby H. Leigh-Pink L.th W. A Ballinafad U. OF Ff Brill — Bruce Mey Coces B.C. Chaser V. J. Bergen San
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