Norval Council Seeks 3 MPH Speed Limit Change
The council approves paying relief accounts totaling 121.40 to various societies and individuals including A W Benton and N R Thompson. It moves to petition the Department of Highways for a 3 miles per hour speed limit through Norval village and adjourns to meet December 15 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Agricultural Society
Esquestural Society
Acton Agricultural Society
L M. Bennett
N. R. Thompson
Court of Revision
A. W. Benton
I. BM. Bennett
Geo
N. A. Robinson
Willoughby Club Bids Farewell At Season Ending Gala
Cedar Crest Golf Club held a Friday dinner and prize presentation at Willoughby, led by President J A Willoughby. Prizes awarded included Club Shield to Roy Foulis, Willoughby Cup to Ry Douglas, and other trophies for low net, low gross, and best six or nine hole scores. A farewell to Mr and Mrs Frank Armstrong followed with gifts and well wishes as members reflected on a pleasant season and long social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby
Cedar Crest Golf Club
Prises
J. A Willoughby
Hansall
Ghby
Roy Foulis
Ry Douglas
Bert Willoughby
Poulis
Low Gross
Rytee Bection
J. A. Willoughby
Jean Mackenzie
Wliss
Ruth Money
P. B. Coffin
Frank Armstrong
W. Millar
Halton Plowing Match Showcases Skill Despite Weather
Halton plowmen from Ontario and nearby counties staged an impressive annual match at the Armsef Newell farm in Nelson township. Judges praised the high quality of work amid bad weather and a shortened turnout, with a banquet in Milton honoring 200 plowmen and supporters. Awards covered eight classes, senior and junior sections, and inter township team prizes, highlighting Crown and Finish honours for many competitors and Fordson tractor land plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
York
Peel
Wellington
Waterloo
Oxford
Haldimand
Brant
Halton
Milton
Armsef
Halimand
Newell Farm
W. L. Clark
Gormley
Wilfred Timbers
Milliken
Milton Town Hall
Ladies of the Mountain Union Institute
Wm. Dales
L. W. Chisholm
Plowmen’s Association
John Irving
Carl Martin
John McNiven
Nelson Township
Hughes Cleaver
M. PY
Thos. A. Blakelock
Gerald Marchment
Hornby
Kenneth
Brown
Norval
Gordon Cartwright
Ruddell
Georgetown, Ltd
George Heatherington
Freeman
Hallapssiatous Bank of Nova Scotia
Clarence Dredge
Tim- Brouffville
Ind
Alex
Black
Coaina
Spencer Wilson
Harry Picket
Maisie Nicklin
Ariss
Alex. Black
Timbers
Ilst
Vernon Non Picket
Vernon Picket
Fordson
Bank of Commerce
Bros
Shall
Frank Cartwright
We Pause to Remember Today in Canada
A remembrance message marks nineteen years since the war and honors those who served in France. It reflects on the ideals loved and sacrificed for, the unknown soldier, and the enduring peace while urging reverence for the fallen. The Last Post and a Christian blessing frame the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Correspondence on School Space Needs at Georgetown
A Georgetown Herald reader urges expansion of classrooms and an assembly room. The letter notes crowded lower floors for first graders, upper rooms used by multiple grades, and the need for gymnasium space as advised by the Department of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Herald
Qwr
Ucation
Can We Afford It at Municipal Election Time
A citizen questions funding for town facilities ahead of the next month's election. The piece notes a proposed 38 000 dollar expenditure and a 167 000 dollar debenture debt, arguing taxpayers may face limits as authorities seek to avoid bankruptcy while maintaining modern services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Alain
Geeroen
Up-To-Date Eight Page Weekly Herald Congratulations
A missive from Onton Ontario dated November 6 1937 compliments Georgetown Herald editor Mr Moore on a new eight page up to date newspaper setup and offers best wishes for the publication’s future amid competitive weekly journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moore, Esq
Georgetown Herald
Georgetown
Ontario
Mr. Moore
Hornby Radio Tower Draws Large Crowds Near Completion
Hundreds visit Hornby weekly as the new radio mast rises toward 645 feet. Beacons on four sides glow at every foot, guiding visitors and signaling the mast’s nearing finish while residents from Georgetown and Beacon observe the progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornby
Norval parish bids farewell to Mire Hewson
Members of St. Pauls AY.P.A. and choir in Norval host a Hallowe en social in the Parish Hall to honor Mire Hewson who departs for Georgetown after twenty years here. J N Morgason reads a tribute as Mrs Moreton presents two silver entree dishes. Hewson thanks the group and expresses regret at leaving as the event closes with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Ay.p.a
W. A
T. E. Hewson
Georgetown
Chrch
Yap Sou Gacestane
Norval
J. N. Morgason
John Slingsby
Clifton W. Moreton
Moreton
Wire Hewson
Mira W. G. M. Browne
Mary Coupland
Brook
Mrs Grimwood
Bill Presson
Emile
Georgetown Armistice and Remembrance Day Services
Mayor Gibbons urges Two Minutes Silence on Nov 11 to honor Great War sacrifices at Remembrance Bay. A Cenotaph service, led by Canadian Legion Branch 120, marks Armistice Anniversary with parade from Legion rooms and wreaths at Memorial. Weather contingency outlined. Band leads parade. services include hymns, readings, and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gibbons
Georgetown
Canadian Legion
Legion Rooms
Rsm. H. Shepherd
Gibbons
God
G. W
Baptist Church
F. C. Overend
H. Davidson
W. G.O. Thompson
Corp
Fred McCartney
D. D. Davidson
Allence
Reveille
Overend
Acton Citizens
The
United Church
Hallowe'en Masquerade at Ashgrove Church
A Hallowe'en masquerade party was held on Monday November 1 in the Sunday room of the church. The evening featured suitable entertainment and concluded with a closing event.
Weekend Visitors Across Counties Highlight Social Notes
Numerous families from Barrie Markham Toronto and Rockwood spent weekends with relatives in Guelph and Lorne Park. Community events included United Church U P A Damascus notes and a talk on Martin Luther with hymns and a youth choir closing with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Graham
Jack Graham
Wilfrid McKinley
Thelma
Barrie
A. B Clark
Andrew Wheeler
Uttle
Toronto
John Wheeler
Clayton Allen
Markham
Robert McMaster
Ernest Robson
Rockwood
United Church U.P.A
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Auld Lang ‘Syne
Ont
Oshweken
Wm. Harrison
Galt
Lloyd Marquis
John Capton
R. Cc. Brown
Lennie Black
Guelph
Ross Marquis
Sunderland
Stan Puller
Arthur Julian
Malton
Claude Picket
Horace Barnes
Ionald McNabb
Town
George Markham
Cecil Skerritt
E. W. Dredge
Acton
Elgin Walker
Arnold Rite
Ronald Marquis
Kenneth Peddie
Grant -Baker
Sth
Fred Dixon
Sen. Lister
Arnold Picket
Ivan Taylor
Moffat
Roy Bradley
Win. Bardley
Clarence’ Dredge
Nox
Lth
All IS
Nee
Christ
Acton Citizens’ Band
Acton United Church
Ashgrove
Glen Williams
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