14 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
1
A collection of odd lines and brief anecdotes appears, featuring poems about a man who never learned the planets and a fragmentary piece on a Golf scene. The text includes a quip about paying an insurance premium in installments and a gag about Maggle’s meals.
The October 6 meeting of the General Council in Ottawa was summarized by Stev. G. Ron. Atle Jn. Denyes and Meg. D. Hy Gallagher. Discussion covered interchurch cooperation and the role of the United Church in mission work and evangelization. Future meetings will address temperance national service and community service with a focus on Christian education and leadership training in the northern area.
The guidance describes locating and shielding farm wells to protect water purity. It covers well depth at ten to twelve feet, a concrete or clay lined wall, a continuous wall above ground, and a cover to prevent surface contamination. Protective fencing, avoidance of nearby fertilizer, and restricting animal access are urged for safety.
A teacher asks Tommy to define a synonym. Tommy responds simply that a synonym is a word you use when you can’t repeat the other one.
Reading timely local news helps residents learn about opportunities to buy merchandise and participate in public movements and entertainments. It furthers involvement in community life by ensuring readers hear about events they might miss otherwise.
George G Emery of the London Life Insurance Company is appointed member of the Vietr Ordinary Branch in Georgetown Acton and Milton and will work with Gorton Butler in Guelph as District Supervisor. Emery’s career includes YMECA secretary roles in Guelph and St Thomas and insurance work in Toronto.
Kathleene Arnold Gooderham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Gooderham, wed John Wellington-Willoughby, son of Mr. and Mrs. J A Willoughby, in a ceremony at Stow Church on Saturday afternoon. Right Rev. Bishop R J Renison officiated as organist Maitland Marmer played. The bride wore silver gown with a long train. bridesmaids in two-tone periwinkle blue and blue delphinium shades. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with a marquee in the garden before the couple departed for a Montréal-New York trip. The couple will reside on Avenue Road.
The Canadian fishing industry gains optimism as government programs funnel 200000 for product demand, 300000 loan funding to aid vessel renewal, and social improvements for mariners. Industry journals endorse welfare focus, predicting a prosperous era for fishermen and wider national consumption.
Eastern Canada remains a key source for U S Christmas trees as exporters from Nova Scotia Quebec and New Brunswick expand sales. In 1935 shipments reached 1 573 642 trees valued at 364 135 with demand centered on 6 to 10 foot trees for major eastern cities. New York chains seek 7 to 9 foot trees bundled and braced for delivery before Christmas.
Eastern Canada residents can travel this fall and winter on One Canadian National and Canadian Pacific routes to milder climates. Excursions include Vancouver Victoria Seattle Spokane Portland San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles and Phoenix to Tempe and Arizona. Tickets on sale daily through May 1 with round trip fares offered.
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