11 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1936
Page
1
A father recalls his son serving in France with steadfast love. He believes in the boy’s destined role, seeing divine spark in his eyes and hoping for his part in creating enterprise and peace. The father’s vow endures as the Great War’s dawn approaches.
A reflective wartime account recalls November 11 and the end of the Great War. Soldiers and civilians alike express relief and pride in Canada, mourning fallen comrades while embracing peace and renewed faith in freedom and nationhood.
Prevadet E Holtby presided over the Halton Educational Association annual meeting in Milton October 1936. Trustees and ratepayers were urged to support school boards, fund targeted programs, and value music education for rural Ontario. Five contestants entered a public speaking contest as officers were re elected for next year and a March 1937 meeting was planned in Milton.
A reader glimpses a fragment of dialogue about life and responsibility. The lines mention blaming life on others and someone asking if they are their own boss, with a barbershop remark about wishing to be single again.
Norval Presbyterian W M L S held a bank offering meeting in the church last Thursday. Missionary from Kobe Japan spoke. Norval branch of the Canadian White Society completed its annual canvass with a very good year. New officers include President Mrs Thomas McMillan Kent Mrs FR W Wilson and Treasurer Mr Murray Laird. Annual supper of Norval church a success with Knox Church Orchestra Acton and Brampton pianist among performers. Reverend Norman McMillan impersonated Dickens characters. Miles Ruth Whiter sang old songs. Duncan Marshall addressed the audience.
Police investigate the removal of about 50 dollars worth of clover seed from a berm on Centre Road in Caledon. The notice also reports a daughter’s engagement, a hospital update, a fatal crash near Fern Avenue, and local social visits, with several residents mentioned.
Milton Halton County court opened Monday with Mr Justice Chevrier presiding. Bertram Basil Lamb of Oshawa obtained a divorce from Coraene Lamb of Oshawa formerly of Campbellville in an undefended case. Dr Johan M Fleming of Toronto sued the highway department and Halton County for 1500 dollars over a January 3 1946 accident on the Middle Road. Judge reserved judgment.
The engagement of Shaya Taurine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tigroledt Webster of Acton, to Rodeer Foo Mars Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Marr of Port Conti, is planned for a quiet November wedding. Local news notes include a government income tax cheque of 23.09 and a hospitalite visit by Georgie Poutt after surgery.
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