29 Nov 1944
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
1
Harold Cleave outlines mayoral bid and town progress at the Nomination Meeting in the Public Library. James Goodlet enters Ward Three race against two incumbents Thos L Lyons and W Orr as voters hear plans for 1945 including tax, sewer, and garbage measures.
The column notes a warm fall with no winter in sight across the province and cites Andy Clark's broadcast. Local readings show daily high lows from Nov 21 to Nov 27 with temperatures ranging from 13 to 45 and several days at or near the mid 30s.
The Georgetown Arts and Crafts exhibition on November 24 and 25 drew local crowds and out of town guests, including Torontos Spinners and Weavers members Mrs Wright and Mrs Lois Brown and Canadian Handicraft Guild official Mr J A Carroll. Carroll praised the variety and quality, shell craft gaining particular note, and president Mrs Moyer was lauded for vision that spurred growing interest in Georgetown handicrafts.
An August 2 wedding in Shepherdsdell Kent united Miss Joan Geraldine Terese Goldworthy and Gar Charles Edward Stapleton, son of Mr and Mrs H Stapleton of Norval. The bride wore a white satin fringe gown with orange blossoms and red rose bouquet, attended by two bridesmaids and a Canadian groomsman, Dave Jones of Toronto.
After five weeks of serious illness Mrs. William Huggins died at her home on Guelph Street on Thursday morning November 23. Born in England 67 years ago she immigrated to Canada in 1911 and lived in Georgetown since 1914. Survived by her husband six daughters one son nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held Saturday from Mrs T Warnes’s home to St George’s Anglican Church with Archdeacon Thompson officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were her son and three sons in law. Dignitaries and out of town friends attended including Mr and Mrs Charles Hicks Niagara Falls and others from Milton and Hamilton. Floral tributes noted from families and local groups.
Active service notes report Leading Seaman Jack Kem shead aboard the cruiser Uganda in England on his first voyage overseas. Alan Law, RCNVR, moves from the West Coast to Halifax. Petty Officer Jim Emmerson returns to the East Coast after 14 days with his parents. Chief Petty Officer John Emmerson is back overseas after repairs in a southern US port. CQM S Joe Emmerson recovers from illness in a valescent hospital in England where Pte Bernard Peale from Glen Williams is also a patient.
The Scam and family thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the loss of a husband and father. Christmas is near and local merchants begin promoting Christmas merchandise to customers.
After the ceremony a reception was held and the couple left on a wedding trip to visit the bride's relatives.
LAC Cecil Walker, an RCAF aero mechanic on military leave, returns to Smith & Stone to aid the war effort. Married with three children, he hopes for a fourth while serving, and his dedication is noted with congratulations.
A wedding was held at Holy Cross Church at 10 am Saturday as Mary Beeney daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Beeney Limehouse wed Fr t Sgt Pilot William Patrick Curley son of Mr and Mrs W J Curley Ottawa. They planned a Toronto residence after Ottawa Quebec trip.
The first Junior Red Cross meeting of the term on Friday November 17 heard president Pauline Herrington chair the session. Reports from secretary Joan Buck and treasurer Phyllis Cavanagh were approved. Funds from paper milkweed and basket collections were pledged to Crippled Children's Fund Soldiers Comforts Fund and Prisoners of War Fund.
Olivia Hunter of Esquesing Township near Ahgrove died in Toronto on November 22 at age 86 after a heart attack. Born to John and unknown Hunter ancestors, she lived in the community except for years with sister Mrs. John Walker in Toronto. She belonged to St. Paul’s Church Norval. Funeral Saturday at Washington and Johnson Panera Home Toronto. burial Greenwood Georgetown. Pallbearers were six nephews: John Hunter Isaac Hunter Clifford Hunter John Walker Gordon MacMurray Lavergne Whaley.
At Brampton on Saturday the Fall Fairs Association discussed progress in Georgetown and Cooksville fairs and praised Arts and Crafts displays. Supt. J A Carroll urged continued support and noted Ontario Government grants aiding centennial pylons. Delegates from Beeton to Milton and Cooksville attended with talks on cattle, exhibits, and junior work.
Mrs. Stan Johnston was surprised by her brother Vic and his daughter Gloria after twenty one years. Celia Gerard EWAC medical corps at Camp Borden signed for overseas service. Mr. Gerard returned to the United States after visiting relatives. Rumor swirls about a Glen couple's wedding plans and a sought-after sparkler.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Paul of Milton visited Mrs Hunt. The Little Helpers meeting drew large attendance as children sang Jesus Loves Me and God Sees the Little Sparrows Fall. Eleanor Smith Evalonne Smith and Marjorie Bailey played instrumentals. Mr Cole Brook spoke about mite-boxes raising five dollars. Lunch followed and games were played.
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