New High Schools Defeat Fergus in Lopsided Plays
The Fergus squad was overwhelmed as Georgetown High beat Fergus twice, 11-4 on Wednesday and 14-4 on Saturday. Beaumont scored five goals in the Friday debut, with Chappel, Nash, Dixon, Bradbury, and Martin contributing multiple markers and assists as Georgetown showcased strong passing and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiders
Fergus
Vergus
Junior Beaumont
Harvey Chappe
Leigh Hredbury
Max
Ed Nickieson
Nets
Georgetown
Junior
Jack Kemsheag
Chappel
Dixon
L. Bradbury
Nash
Martin
Leigh Bradbury
Memorial Windows Installed at St Johns
Memorial windows have been installed in St Johns United Church over the past two weeks with a Sunday dedication. The Georgetown High School girls choir conducted by Kenneth R Harrison will sing at the morning service and during the eight oclock fireside fellowship hour.
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St. John’s United Church
Georgetown High School Girls
Kenneth R. Harrison
Daughters of St George's Elect Second Term Leader
Mrs. Ernie Rawson was reelected president of the Daughters of St George's at their annual meeting on Monday. Archdeacon WG Thompson presided and praised the group for fundraising through bazaars and catered events for weddings and dinners. Other officers include honorary president Mrs. W. G. Thompson, vice president Mrs. J. L. Lambert, secretary Mrs. Edwin Wilson, treasurer Mrs. Cecil Davidson, chaplain Mrs. Worold Hancox, flower convener Mrs. Sam Penrice, fancy work convener Mrs. Alex Goodall, and phone secretaries Mrs. Wilfred Mino.
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Ernie Rawson
Daughters of St George's
Mondygy
WG QO. Thompson
W. G. Co. Thompson
J. L. Lambert
Edwin Wilson
Cecil Davidson
Worold Hancox
Sam Penrice
Ted Stigger
Alex Goodall
Wilfred Mino
Dublin Institute Member Spent Girlhood Here
Mrs Dalton Barber died November 12 at her home in Acton district after five years of ill health. Former Eva Onalie Canute, she was born in Terre Cotta and once worked at Dayfoot Shoe factory. Survived by husband, six children, sisters Georgina Hill Susie Mrs Donald Houston Georgetown sister-in-law and others. Funeral at Rumiey Funeral Home with interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Dalton Barber
R. R. Acton
Eva Onalie Canute
Terre Cotta
George and
Isabella Canute
William Canute
Lansing
Michigan
Donald Latimer
E. A. Currey
Rumiey
Hamilton
Seaforth
St. Thomas
Toronto
Fairview
Acton
J. VanGooren
T. A. Storey
George Robertson
William McIintyre
Willard Britton
Ross Snow
Georgetown's Early Years Recaptured in Inspector Speech
The opening of the Howard Wrigglesworth School reveals Georgetown's 1820 settlers led by Mr. George Kennedy and the Barber brothers woollen mills in 1837. The area once known as Hungry Hollow was renamed Georgetown, with the speech excerpted for future reference.
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L. L. Skuce
Howard Wrigglesworth School
Georgetown
George ‘Kennedy
Bar‘ber
Junior and Juvenile Hockey Teams Ready for Action
Plans for Branch 120 Ian Legion sponsored junior and juvenile hockey are progressing. Last year's juvenile champions remain eligible and will likely play in Juvenile B. Juniors look strong and may go far. Saturday mornings see Kid hockey in full swing with matchups including Hamilton vs Brantford and Kitchener vs Owen Sound among others.
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Branch 120
Ian Lesgion
Rain After Drought Triggers Hydro Outages in Town
Heavy dry spell followed by rain caused insulation dust to retain moisture, leading to multiple power interruptions. A pole fire at Howers Garage shut electricity for about 30 minutes while Acton faced a four hour outage. Falls in Guelph Acton and Niagara region reported similar issues. Hydro superintendent Geo McCalhum says a temporary hook up was used and the pole must be replaced.
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Georgetown
Hydro
Howers
Acton
Guelph
Aesera
Niagares Prainsul
Geo McCalhum
Ontario Barley Champ Thomas Brownridge Shines at Royal Winter Fair
Thomas Brownridge of Ontario won the highest award for two row barley at the Royal Winter Fair, with his sample weighing 39 pounds from Georgetown. Fred Huddell of Georgetown also exhibited grain in the Erbangats class, weighing 48 pounds. Both entries are to be shown at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago, as Brownridge plans to depart Friday after judging swine at the Royal.
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Ontario
Georgetown
T J Brownridge
Brownridge
Walter Lawnon
Stewarttown
Fred Huddell
Chicago
the Royal
Silvercreek Resident George A Watson Dies at Home
George Alfred Watson, born 1880, longtime farmer in Rockwood area, died at his Silvercreek home. Survived by wife Adele and four children James Alfred, Leonard, Lorne, Irene Adele. brothers Robert, Victor, Charles. sisters Mrs. Emily Wilson and Ethel. Funeral by Rev. John M. Smith at Rumley Funeral Home. interment Ebenezer Church Cemetery.
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George Leonard Watson
Elizabeth
Maple Avenue
Georgetown
John Inglis
George Alfred Watson
Silvercreek
Mr. Watson
Rockwood
Nassacgaweya
Adele Dulfield
St. John’s United Church
James Alfred
Leonard
Goderich
Lorne
Claresham
Alberta
Irene Adele
Leonard Elliott
Vancouver
Robert
Victor
Nasangaweyo
Charles
Saskatchewan
Emily Wilson
Ethel
William Dagg
B.C
John M. Smith
Rumley
German Doctors Visit Halton Health Unit
Four German medical officers visit Milton to view Halton Health Unit and learn Ontario county health operations. The delegation, in Toronto for the week, includes Dr J M Hamacher and three regional health chiefs, accompanied by Dr R G Struthers of Ontario Health. Nomination meeting set for Esquesing voters Friday in Stewarttown.
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Milton
Halton
Ontario
Toronto
J. M. Hamacher
Landesbezirk- Eiden
Alois Schmitz
The
Land of Rheiland-Pfalz
J. J.buecken
Ministry of Social Affairs
Nordrheinland-Westfalem
H. Writz Reuter
Land Government of
Stewarttown
Many Venison Dinners Hunters Have Good Luck
Local hunters enjoyed success during the Manitgulin deer hunt with ten deer brought home across parties. Participants included Art Scott Don Merrager Hill itehle Dane Hublinson Murt Allison Mob Jepeon Fred Spires Elwood Carn ey Vern Archer Charlie Allen and Frank Mack plus Andy Lang Erin Jim Marabull Owen Se Bob Lane and his brother Anhur.
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Manitgulin
Lesgest Petty
N Robinson
Hunt
Art Scott
Don Merrager
Hill Itehle
Dane Hublinson
Murt Allison
Mob Jepeon
Fred Spires
Elwood Carney
Vern Archer
Charlie Allen
Acton
Frank Mack
Andy Lang
Erin
Jim Marabull
Owen Se
Bob Lane
Anhur
Toronto
Mac Allen
Limehouse WMS Meeting and Wallpaper Demonstration
The Limehouse Women’s Missionary Society met at Mr. Kirkpatrick’s home for their monthly gathering. Miss Woisens read a chapter from Meet the South Americans and Mrs. Gisby led prayer after the Scripture. A practical wallpapering demonstration by Mrs. Appleby of Wallpaper Institute Toronto was held at Limehouse Memorial Hall with a film on furnishings and lunch served. Kay Norton visited Toronto over the weekend.
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WMS
Kirkpatrick
W oIsens
Kay Norton
Toronto
Institute
Limehouse Hall
Kay Appleby
John Snow
George Burt
Grandson Rogers weds Mary Magdish at Stoney Creek
Mary Magdish and Thomas Albert Rogers were married October 29 at Wyod's Presbyterian Church. The groom, son of Cpl. D. H. Rogers, hails from Stoney Creek with family ties to Campbell and Wilson. Attendants and guests included Betty Ann Rogers and Joseph Markle. The couple will reside in Stoney Creek after a wedding trip in the United States.
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Mary Magdish
Thomas Albert Rogers
Cpl
D. H. Rogers
Stoney Creek
W. J. Campbell
Town
Losna Campbell
Georgetown
Fred Wilson
Hamilton
Betty Ann Rogers
Stoney Creek News
Joseph Markle
el Rancho Casa Blanco
States
Rogers
Fourteen Replies to Stove For Sale Ad Reported
Mrs Hayward reports fourteen replies to a stove for sale advertisement. The notices indicate active buyer interest and prompt responses, reflecting the market's demand for household appliances in the period.
Board Initiates Action After Council Approval
City board begins new procedures following council approval as officials note November timing and reflect on Panat week weather. Administrative steps target urgent projects amid changing conditions and community needs.
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Board
Aluminum Demonstration and School Building Plans Update
Aluminum waterless cookers were shown to Institute ladies at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Appleyard with proceeds for a raffle and a Greece relief quilt project. A wallpaper demonstration followed at Limehouse Hall with prizes for room-themed wallpapers. Georgetown and Acton school building plans dominate board discussions as Esquesing enrollment grows, shifting board representation from Georgetown in 1953.
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Silver- Wood Institute
Century Metalcraft Corporation
Thomas Appleyard
E .L. Miller
Appleyard
Snow
Varey
Williamson
J. E. Ellerby
Greece
RR. Corbett
Commuters Down Athletics 8 1 In Brampton Arena
Georgetown Commuters won their second straight Avro game by defeating Athletics 8 to 1 at Brampton Arena on Sunday. Norton Muir and Wylie each scored twice, with Haxter and McCandless adding one goal apiece.
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Georgetown
Athletics
Brampton Arena
Cum Norton
Bill Muir
Hoot Wylie
Blake Haxter
Zeke McCandless
Mrs Barker 70 Dies After 36 Years in Georgetown
Mrs Annie M Barker 70 died at her Victoria Street home Saturday. Born in Staffordshire England she was a former Watton and member of St Johns United Church. Survived by four daughters Mae Millar Ajax Verna Mrs Frank Dewhurst Milton Ethel Mrs Arthur Donaldson Dorothy Mrs Steve Chapel Toronto and two sons Perce Timmins Norman. Eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev John M Smith Monday at McClure Funeral Home Georgetown with pallbearers Charles Allen David Wood Donald Rasberry George Cox Harvey and Cecil Millar. Interment Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown.
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Georgetown
Annie M. Barker
Victoria Street
Annie Watton
John and
Mary Watton
Staffordshire
England
St John's United Church
Barker
Mae Millar
Ajax
Verna
Frank Dewhurst
Milton
Ethel
Arthur Donaldson
Dorothy
Steve Chapel
Toronto
Perce
Timmins
Norman
John M. Smith
McClure ‘Funeral Home
Charles Allen
David Wood
Donald Rasberry
George Cox
Harvey
Cecil Millar
Brampton
Greenwood Cemetery
Wedding and club notes mark Georgetown event details
A Lions Club meeting at McGibbon House received a $100 donation from Frank Murfin now of Toronto to aid swings for the new public school. Oakville members collected the Travelling Lion. a $5 donation was given to St John Ambulance Brigade. A Holy Cross Church reception followed the wedding of Keith Hives and Josephine Helen Lorusso at St Joseph's Rectory Acton.
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Toronto
Frank Murfin
Lions Club
McGibbon House
Murfin
Oakville Lions Club
Georgetown
Oakville
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Clarence’ Kennedy
Halton TB & Health Association
Dick Licata
Holy Cross
Keith Hives
Weston
Josephine Helen Lor
Ubs
W. J. Morgan
St. Joseph's Rectory
Acton
Smith and Stone
Emmanuel Lorusso
Maurice Hives
Parry Sound
Smith Construction
Louise Lorusso
Oshawa
George Hives
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St. John’s
Mrs. Rawson
Dublin Institute
Brantford
Kitchener
Owen Sound
Bruins
Black Hawks
Leafs
Rangers
Pee-Wee Hornets
Oilers
Red
Bears
Thomas Brownridge
Harold Campbell
Hob McMaster
Harold
Fred
Richmond Hill
Eer
Mr. Campbell
Murvey
Lorne Norton
Limehouse
George Muckart
Ted Bludd
Terry Bludd Ami Gordon Graham
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Tan Hathin
North Halton
Bell
Arch Dills
Carl Martin
Malton
Esquesing
Walter Biehn
Georgetown Public School
Mrs. Barker
Ae Hives - Lorusso
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