Georgetown Fall Fair prize winners listed
The Georgetown Fall Fair at Georgetown Park on September 12 and 13 drew 1600 attendees. The Esquesing Agricultural Society presented extensive horse, cattle, and equipage awards across divisions including heavy draft, roadsters, shorthorn and Jersey cattle, with names such as Wreford Hewson, Robert Reid, and J. E. Pearen among winners.
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Georgetown Fell
Georgetown Park
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Wreford Hewson
Malton
Robert Reid
Norval
John Smith
B. Reid
Jean Gowland
Brampton
Donald McClean
Acton
Fred Lawrence & Son
Hharness
Norman Devereaux
Georgetown
Fred Lawrence Bon
W. O. Brownridge
Ellery Brownridge
Hugh Rodney
Last Tribute for Sgt Sandy Grant in Toronto Funeral
Alexander Sandy Grant a retired Toronto police sergeant died at his home in Toronto on September 24 and was buried Friday in Park Lawn Cemetery Toronto. He served in the citys first motorcycle squad and is survived by two sons William and James and brothers George and James. The funeral was led by police officers connected to the motorcycle unit with several honorary pallbearers listed.
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Alexander
Sandy” Grant
Park Lawn
Toronto
Mr.Grant
Limehouse
George Grant
McCluskey
Frank Publow
Spector
Nat. Guthrie
Douglas Marshall
George Dalby
Alexander McMillan
William Hunt
Arthur White
Local Council of Women Meet at Miss Staunton's
The September meeting at Miss H A Staunton's home drew about twenty six members and friends. Reports praised the wading pool and Soldiers Comforts tag day funds. Miss Lawson noted 146 dollars collected. Mrs G Robinson spoke on war work urging conservation and seamen mitts from wool and fat.
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Council of Women
H. A. Staunton
A. H. Feller
M. Lawson
H. L. Hutt
League of Nations
Annie Ryan
Georgetown Red Cross
Canada at War Tour Showcases Army Training and Modern Vehicles
A Canadian editor tour of national defense sites reveals the emphasis on training and mechanized warfare. At Brantford, Hamilton, Oshawa, Camp Borden, Petawawa, Valcartier and Debert, instructors and new recruits learn trades, rifle and machine-gun tactics, and field maneuvers. Demonstrations at General Motors proving grounds and Camp Borden highlight fast, tracked and wheeled war machines, while Petawawa displays artillery drills and engineers’ demolitions. Debert's vast, rapidly built camp underlines engineering prowess and rapid mobilization.
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Canada
End of
National Defence
Brantford
Army Trades School
Hamilton
General Motors
Oshaws
Camp Borden
Petawawa
Valcartier
Debert
Brockville
Borden
Sth
W. Sansom
Ds.o
United States
Camp Petawawa
Bes
Camp Debert
Night Blooming Cereus Upsets Popular Tradition
Major John R. Barber of the Lorne Scots is pictured overseas, with Pte. Fred Tost noting his good sport in letting a photo be taken. The Norval night blooming cereus, said to bloom once every seven years, has instead bloomed yearly, drawing horticultural interest. Mrs. S. Webster and Miss Prairie Maguire hosted a viewing, noting the plant’s rose exterior and cream waxy center, and offering slips to readers.
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John R. Barber
Lorne Scots
Pte
Fred Tost
S. Webster
Prairie Maguire
Webster
Norton Poole Wedding in Hamilton
A autumn wedding at St James Church Hamilton united Della Caroline Poole daughter of Mrs Laura Poole and the late George Poole Glen Williams with Joseph Lloyd Norton son of Mr and Mrs James Norton also of Glen Williams. Rev Hamilton Powell officiated. The couple will reside in Glen Williams after a western honeymoon.
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St. James’ Church
Hamilton
Della Caroline Poole
Laura Poole
George Poole
Glen Williams
Joesph Lloyd Norton
James Norton
Hamilton Powell
Leonine Cyrile
London
Georgetown
Glen Willams
Letter from Overseas to Mrs Grieve from Lady Superintendent
The Hon. Mrs. Copland-Griffiths writes to Mrs. T. Grieve praising the formation of Georgetown and Toronto Nursing Divisions of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas. She commends Mrs. Grieve’s three years of military service and wishes the new Division success and service to humanity.
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T. Grieve
Asila Copland-Briffiths
Henry Ellenton Buried At Hillsburg
Henry Ellenton longtime Erin Township resident died September 22 at his home Lot 27 Concession 6 in his tith year. Survived by sons George and John and daughter Mrs Joe Levitt, plus brothers James Thomas and George. Funeral from Bowes Chapel Hillsbury with Rev W G O Thompson officiating. Interment at Huxley cemetery.
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Henry Ellenton
Erin Township
Mr. Ellenton
George Ellenton
Hillsburg
George
John
Joe Levitt
Bowmanville
James
Thomas
Georgetown
Bowes
Hillsbury
W. G. O. Thompson
St George's
Church of England, George
Wm. Hall
Joe Hall
Ernest Hall
Wm. Barden
Edgar Elenton
Joe Day
Huxley Cemetery
A J Marchment Died at Port Credit Home
Albert John Marchment died suddenly at the home of his son in law James Simpson Centre Road Port Credit on Sunday September 2 in his 73rd year. He lived in Port Credit for years, moved to Georgetown nine years ago and recently to Toronto to live with a daughter before his heart attack. His wife predeceased him. Funeral service was held.
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Albert John Marchment
James Simpson
Centre Road
Porssea
Mr. Marchment
Guelph
Port Credit
Georgetown
Toronto
Marchment
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Post Office Facilitates Book Drive for Canadian Forces
The Canadian Post Office Department announces nationwide posts will serve as book depositing centres for the forces in Canada and Newfoundland. Postmaster General William Mulock states that offices will collect books, excluding magazines and newspapers, to aid troops in camps. Colonel Gordon Cousens, Georgetown Postmaster, provides details.
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Canadian Post Office Department
Canada
Newfoundland
Wiliam P. Mulock
Gordon Cousens
Georgetown
Georgetown Herald Reports Third Donation by Smith & Stone Employees
The Georgetown Herald notes a third donation from the Employees of Smith and Stone Lad Total dated October 1. The article records aid efforts and community support in the local business circle.
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Smith & Stone, Lad
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Robert Kerr
Mark Givens
Alex. Dolson
Wm. B. Reid
Blue Top Stables
Kitchener
Whibert Wheeler
Wilbert Wheeler
Dan Campbell
Somerville
Waldemar
Vivian Clark
Wilbert Clark
J. E. Pearen
A. P. Hart
Oscar Lerch
Cecil McCann
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A P. Hart
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Robert Lindsay
Earl Lerch
Ward Brownridge
Harold Brown
Angus McNabb
Robert Alexander
Jersey
J. M. Dolson
W. D. Dolson
J. Alexander
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Local Council of Women
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Engineer Services Branch
Canadian Army
By Lida Larrimore
Mulberry Square
Silver Flute
Jonathan
Cereus
John B&b. Barber
Norton-Poole
A. J. Marchment
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