Dominion Parliament to Open in Ottawa Early January
Ottawa report states the next session will begin early in January. Prime Minister Mackenzie King, returning from the West Indies, says parliament will not be rushed and will proceed in an orderly manner. The King and Queen’s Canadian tour aims to involve as many subjects as possible with minimal social excess. The fate of the U S trade treaty and a possible Privy Council meeting in Ottawa loom large as sessions near Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectator
Ottawa
Mackenzie King
West Indies
Skelton
King
Canada
Mr. King
Dominion
United States
Privy Council
London
Mr. Chamberlain
Commonwealth of Nations
Washington
C. A. Dunning
Clarke
Department of Finance
Europe
Dawn Opens a New World Each Morning
The passage declares life begins each morning not at fixed ages 20 or 40. It emphasizes forgetting yesterday and living in and for today as a fresh door to opportunities.
Deputation Protests Brewers Warehouse in Georgetown
A Georgetown deputation met M P P T A Blakelock to oppose a proposed brewers warehouse. Blakelock said no decision yet and a signed petition would settle the issue. he would back a deputation to the provincial liquor commissioner. The movement is led by the Brewers Association, not Georgetown residents alone.
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Georgetown
T. A. Blakelock
Halton County
Odette
Brewers’ Association
Public School Inspector Honored by Halton County
Milton November 11 1938 a letter from the retiring Halton County Public School Inspector expresses deep gratitude for a beautifully illuminated address from county trustees and ratepayers. He credits teachers trustees parents and students for progress and praises his successor L L Skxuce B A B Paed and secretary M A Campbell for the organization’s enduring work.
October relief costs listed for Esquesing Township
The Esquesing Township council minutes from November 14, 1938 record votes to pay relief accounts totaling 187.16, road sheets 2138492, and various small items including telephone, court costs, juror fees, wood for council chamber, and sheep claims. Agricultural grants to Halton, Esquesing and Acton Societies approved. Meeting adjourned with next session set for December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewarttown
W. Plavelle
Judge Munro
W. R. Somerville
Limehouse Women’s Institute
Bell Telephone Co
Corporation of Georgetown, Esquesing
A. W. Benton
Cecil Chisholm
Island Mirage
N. A. Robinson
I. M. Bennett
J. H. Smith
Council Chamber
A. J. Evans
W. A. Wilson
Ewe
Archie Eccles
K. C. Lindsay
Harrop
Wilson
Halton Agricultural Society
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Acton Agricultural Society
Apples Kept Two Years With Proper Wrapping
Apples may be stored for two years by wrapping them. Do not use newspapers that have been hald for due to dampness which could spoil the fruit and cause business failure.
Untitled Holiday Visit in New England Hills
A visiting mighty city woman praises the hills’s odd characters while a native notes most depart by September first. The exchange captures a light coastal rural glimpse and regional humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Bloor Switzer Wedding at St Stephen's Church
Irene Josephine Sinclair daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Switzer Norval wed James Ernest Bloor son of Mr and Mrs James Bloor Malton Rev W G Brook officiated organist Mrs Clarence Den s and Miss Doris Switzer with the register signing. Bridesmaids wore turquoise and romance pink taffeta with Johanna Hill roses. Best man was Mr Arthur Plant with ushers Arnold and Fred Switzer. The couple will reside near Malton.
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St. Stephen's Church of England
Hornby
Irene Josephine Sinclair
Joseph C. Switzer
Norval
James Ernest Bloor
James Bloor
Malton
W. G. Brook
Clarence Denis
Doris Switzer
Jean Switzer
Georgetown
Marjorie Switzer
Johanna Hill
Arthur Plant
Messrs
Arnold
Fred Switzer
Test Pilot at Gregory Theatre Nov 19
Clark Gable Myrna Loy Spencer Tracy headline Victor Pleming production Test Pilot shown at the Gregory Theatre Georgetown next Saturday November 19 with Lionel Barrymore.
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Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Spencer Tracy
Victor Pleming
Lionel Barrymore
Gregory Theatre
Georgetown
Nex
Past Masters Night At Credit Lodge No 219 Georgetown
Large attendance of Credit Lodge AF and AM No 219 Georgetown and visiting brethren observed Past Masters Night. W H Long led first degree with a slate of Past Masters, a remembrance service for George Ford, and a pedestal dedication. Mount Dennis, Kitchener, and Waterloo lodges sent representatives. Banquet at Legion Hall followed with Lorne Scots Band Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Lodge AF. & AM
Georgetown
H. Long
ILPM
H. Dickie
J.W
D. Crichton
L. Marchment
P. Anguish
S.D
W. Lawson
J.G
E. Cole
W. Evans
H. Dayfoot
W.W
George Ford
W. G. O. Thompson
Mount Dennis Kdge
Archie McLean
W.M
Kitchener and Waterloo
R.W
E. Tatlby
Dd.g.m
Wellington
Hugh Freestone
Herman Hass
Reilley
Legion Hall
J. Mackenzie
Credit Lodge
E. W. McCormack
W. H. Long
E. M. Langdon
E. Tailby
Geo. Hinton
A. J. Leslie
W. Nodwell
Bro. Gorring
Lorne Scots Band Orchestra
Useful Noxious Weed Invasions Across Dakotas and Canada
The Russian thistle spreads rapidly through lands, both abandoned and fallow, slowing soil drift and serving as emergency forage when other feed is unavailable. An annual weed, it likely arrived in the Dakotas around 1873 and later reached Canada's Prairie Province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Prairie Province
Canada
The Home Town Feeling and Local Merchant Promotion
A brief piece argues that some expect benefits from hometown life without contributing to the community. It discusses free advertising by praising one’s town to boost progress and local commerce, urging readers to consider supporting home merchants by giving them a few minutes of attention.
Halton Trustees Honor Mr Denyes at Milton Meeting
The Halton County School Trustees and Ratepayers Association held its annual meeting in Milton on November 10 to honor retiring Public Schools Inspector Mr J M Denyes. Speakers praised his 25 years of service, noting innovations from manual training to music and nurse programs, and his sustained community leadership. The session also covered town business including debenture bids from J L Graham & Co and other firms, plus bylaw actions and an adjournment to November 21.
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Halton County Educational Association
Milton
Halton
Sears
Latien
L. L Skxuce
B.A. B. Paed
Trustees’ and Ratepayers’ Association
M. A Campbell
Campbell
Halton Trustees’ and Ratepayers’Association
Barbara Cullen
Hugh Harris
Nell Richardson
Gladys Mullen
J. M. Denyes
Publc
J. D. Campbell
Denyes
Department of Education
Shipley
Urban Board
Ontario
John Wilson
Trafalgar
George Gordon
County Council
L. L. Skuce
Holtby
Iated
Joseph Gibbons
George Davia
N. H. Brown
Joseph Hall
Thos. Lyons
J. L. Graham & Co
N. J. Robinson & Co
Lynch McNames & Co
Dyment, Anderson & Co
Harrison & Co
Halli
Brown
Carri
Lyons
John, McNab, Emery and
King Streets
W C T U Meeting Discusses Brewery Threat and Leaders
The W C T U held a Thursday meeting at Mrs Morley Pettit’s Maple Ave home with President Mrs A R Vannatter. Visitors from Ballinafad and Acton attended to study Psalm 46 and the call for total abstinence as a safety first stance.
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W.C T.U
Morley Pettit
Maple Ave
A. R. Vannatter
Ballinafad
Acton
Georgetown
C. B.son
Willerd Stall
Miss Chappelle USA
George Little
Toronto
Ferguson
Reverend Henry Dickie Honored by Family and Friends
Retired United Church clergyman Reverend Henry Dickie formerly of Georgetown was feted at Gray Gables Toronto Monday night. The event, hosted by his son W. C. Dickie vice president of the National Bank ofPin t Mich, drew church figures including Sir Robert Palmer and Rev. J. W. M. Crawford. Dr and Mrs Dickie greeted guests with sons W. C. and George Dickie and daughter Miss Margaret Dickie assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Oan. Ae Ee
Henry Dickie
United Church
Ster
Georgetown
Gray Gables
Avenue
Toronto
W. C. Dickie
National Bank of
R. B. Cochrane
A. 8. Orton
A M. Dallas
Ralph Ross
P. & Wardley
Dickie
W. C. and
George Dickie
Margaret Dickie
I Plead Pray Prescribe and Pay For All
A storekeeper keeps a blackboard in his shop where visitors inscribe phrases. A lawyer writes I plead for all, a pious person writes I pray for all, a doctor writes I Prescribe for all, and a farmer writes I pay for all.
Also Mentioned on This Page
M.P.P
Esqueling Township
W.W. Bro
Ashgrove
J. O. Totton
Georgetown High School
Sutcliffe
Ethel
Doris Hyatt
Foster
Young People’s Union
Ruth Dierlam
Isabel Wriggiesworth
Gilbert “Wriggelsworth
Miss Dierlam
Shine
Jesus
Misses Joy
Betty Ruddell
Frank Wilson
Young People's Unions
J. L.graham.& Co
Halton School Trustees’ and Ratepayers’ Association
W.C.T.U
der. Henry Dickie
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