Anniversary Services Held at Knox Presbyterian Church
Anniversary services were held at Knox Presbyterian Church in Georgetown with large crowds at both morning and evening sessions. Rev W I Reid of Oshawa spoke on Living Sacrifices and led two sermons. The choir, led by S T Faram, performed martial pieces and Shelly’s well known hymn. Soloists Ruth Anderson Jean McDonald William Chater Hayman and violinist William Young contributed, with June Prank presiding at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
W. 8. Reid
Oshawa
T. Faram
Shelly
Ruth Anderson
Jean McDonald
Wm. Chater
Toronto
Lord
Mr. Hayman
Georgetown Girls Defeat Milton In Openers 4-2
Georgetown high school senior girls beat Milton high school 4 to 2 in the season opener. Marion Dick scored for Georgetown and Mary Cummins added another basket. Jean Ruddell and Betty Speight stood out in guarding while Jane Beales coached Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Milton High School
Myrtle Ingles
Milton
Marion Dick
Mary Cummins
Jean Ruddell
Betty Speight
Jane Beales
Ella White
Frances Alen
June Randall
Helen Sanders
Ruth Simons
Elizabeth Faskin
Martha Isley
Helen Devereaux
Joy Ruddell
W C T U October Meeting at Mrs Overend’s Home
The October meeting of the W C T U was held at Mrs F C Overends on Friday afternoon with Mrs A R Vannatter presiding. Rev D D Davidson spoke on the causes of drink and temperance work, stressing purpose and faith as protections. The group planned ongoing education and efforts to limit alcohol consumption and consider school religious instruction similar to Oakville’s plan. The next gathering is set for November at Mrs Arthur Reeve’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. T.U
F. C. Overend
A. R. Vannatter
A. Reeve
Overend
Co. B. Dayfoot
Oakville
Georgetown
D. D. Davidson
W.C.T.U
Davidson
Charlotte McCullough
Alice Hogan Rice
Arthur Reeve
Arietta St
Spotlight at Ottawa on Canada’s Air Training Vision
Wiltrid Eggleston argues Canada will mount a colossal air training effort with Australia New Zealand and British pilots joining a vast Canadian production network. He envisions Canada becoming a major air hub powering fighters bombers and reconnaissance, with U S aid possibly expanding orders as Germany risks flanking air strikes and fuel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Hitler
Empire
Reich
British Commonwealth
Atlantic
Sqms
Britain
Montreal
Vancouver
New Zealand
Australia
England
U. S
France
United States
British Commonwealth of Nations
Germany
North America
Local Visitors Attend Church Services and Injury Report
Mr and Mrs Wm Greig and Mr Gordon Greig visited with Mr and Mrs C W Gale and Miss Ivens. Mr Robert Lane was home for the weekend. Anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church led to the usual service being dispensed with here. Mr Wm Milnere tripped over a wire last Monday and is at home with a badly swollen knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Greig
Gordon Greig
C. W. Gale
Ivens
Robert Lane
Presbyterian Church
Town
Wm. Milnere
Over 200 Women Register in Canadian Volunteer Drive
Registration booths in Georgetown last Wednesday and Thursday drew strong female participation for the Voluntary Registration of Canadian Women. An estimated total may near 300 with many volunteers ready to aid the war effort. one registrant noted the 65 year age limit but completed the form to support those behind the guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Woman's Auxiliary and Deanery Chapter Meet in Georgetown
Annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary and Deanery Chapter of Halton held at Georgetown's St George's Church. Bishop of the Arctic Archibald preached, with Rev W G O Thompson and Mrs Co H Wray addressing the gathering. Miss Helen Hutchinson spoke on hospital work in Aklavik. Prayers led by Canon Naftel closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PME
Woman's Auxiliary
Halton
Ay Coen
Georgetown
Ilth
Arctic
Archibald
F.R. GS
W. G. O. Thompson
Co. H. Wray
Niagara
W.A
North
Esquimaux
Helen Hutchinson
Aklavik Hospital
Canon Naftel
Halton County
Pheasant open days announced in Ontario districts
Deputy Minister David Taylor announced special open pheasant days on October 20 21 and 28 in Halton Wentworth and Wellington regions. Three cock birds per day permitted with shooting hours 8 am to 5 pm. Hunters must hold Game and Fisheries licenses and obtain special top hunting licenses from local municipal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Nassagawega
Nelson
Trafalgar
Halton
Puslinch
Wellington County
Ancaster
Barton
Beverly
Binbrook
Flamboro-East
Saltfleet
Wentworth County
David Taylor
Ontario Department of Game and Fisheries
Game and Fisheries Act
Community notices of Ballinafad events and meetings
Miss Norma McKechnie of Toronto visits Ballinafad for a weekend at her home. A community hall program Friday the 20th features moving pictures and a marionnette show hosted by the WMS and Circle. W.A. and Mission Circle held October meetings with readings and temperance topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma McKechnie
Toronto
W.ms
Circle
H. Duffy
Grand Valley
A. McKay
W.A
Alvin Starret
F. W. Shortill
Starret
Mission Circle
Joanna Shortill
Noreen McKechnie
Cedar Crest Golf Club closes after annual dinner
The Cedar Crest Golf Club held its annual dinner Friday night at Cedar Crest. Prizes were awarded the Willoughby Cup to Robert Ponts of Coffin Cup, Rev Dr. Davidson, and Foulis Cup to others. Hettie Lawson won the ladies shield. Miss Mary Claimers runner-up. Mrs. Nodwell honored for her service. bouquets given to Mrs. Nodwell and Mrs. Millar. Bridges and prizes followed. engagement notices and a death reported, including Mrs. Merrett of Milton and funeral details in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Crest
J. B. Mackenzie
J. A Willoughby
Robert Ponts
Dr. Davidson
Ryerson Douglas
Hettie Lawson
Mary Claimers of
Acton
Nod
Fleck
Margery Mackenzie
Albert Beasley
Milton
Anna Mae
William Leste Watson
Stanley Watson
Hamilton
J FP. Humphrey
Norwanétinee
Enid
Margaret
Leslie
Howard McClure Dolson
Clarence Dolson
Georgetown
Joseph Merrett
Dugald Hepburn
Port Credit
St. Paul's United Church
Bert
Ernest
Toronto
Robert
Peterboro
Arthur
Percy
Alliston
Victor
John Long
Biggs
Vancouver
B.c
Walters
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
Eng
Hepburn
St Paul's United Church
A. B. Irwin
Owen
Goodbye Mr Chips heads to Gregory Theatre next week
Gregory Theatre Georgetown screens Goodbye Mr Chips next Tuesday and Wednesday October 24 and 25. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Robert Donat and Greer Garson in a romance of an English schoolmaster who shapes careers, endures loss, and guides pupils through World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hilton
Mr. Chips
Gregory Theatre
Georgetown
England
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Robert Donat
Greer Garson
London
Httle Terry Kilburn
Lam Jett
Caro
Donat
Quote on living simply and deeply
A reflective saying asserts that true living starts by embracing seriousness within and translates to a simpler life without excess. It emphasizes inner growth guiding outward simplicity and clarity.
Hunters Need Licenses for Pheasant Shoot in Halton
Halton regulates all county lands as a game preserve with open pheasant shooting on October 20 21 and 28 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A limit of three cock birds per day applies along with a rabbit season from October to February 28. In addition to a gun license, hunters must obtain a township license from the township clerk or designated locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Admiral Byrd Seeks Safe Course for Pole Expedition
Admiral Byrd believes he will be safe continuing the South Pole expedition and reports no penguin sightings of submarines in Antarctic waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
South Pole
Antarctic
Georgetown High School Wins Despite Referee Blunder
Georgetown's rugby squad loses a hard fought match to Milton 5 1 on a disputed late call. Standout performances by Ellingham, Early and Beaumont powered the effort with strong front work and ground gains. The team plans matches at Milton and Burlington’s C OSSA next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Miltom
Tim
Milton
Allingham
Mackenzie
Lorrieman
Crimson
Larriman
Billy Beaumont
sentEotown
Brush
Miltogs
Clement
Cofell
Reid
Ellingham
Early
Beaumont
Burlington
C.o.ss.a
Lakeshore
Ferry
Clark
Carter
Walker
Bowman
Ruddell
Kelly
Keir
MacDonald
McCartney Fleming Wedding in Orillia
Mary Irene Fleming daughter of Mrs Fleming and the late Robert Fleming married Frank Dalton McCartney of Orillia on October 7 1939 at St James Church Orillia Rev A G Emmet officiated Bride wore midnight blue velvet gown with velvet turban and talisman roses bouquet Bridesmaid Marjory Fleming wore blackberry velvet gown Best man W E Smith cousin of the groom The reception followed at the bride's mother's home with pink and white decor Three tiered cake and the couple left for Ottawa the bride in navy wool coat with navy and white accessories
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Hazel Roberta
St. James’ Church
Orillia
Mary Irene
Fleming
Robert Fleming
Frank Dalton McCartney
A. G. Emmet
Herbert Fleming
Ansonville
Ottawa
Georgetown United Church W M S Autumn Thank Offering Meeting
The Georgetown United Church Women’s Missionary Society held their Autumn Thank offering on Tuesday afternoon October 17. Mrs. E Reid Miss E Mackay and Mrs Hintt led devotion with the theme Loyalty based on Love. Mrs. Armstrong with her husband Rev A E Armstrong shared a mission update from Trinidad and other fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown United Church
W. M
E. Reid
Norval
E. Mackay
Hintt
Vannatter
Wriggiesworth
Jesus
Betty Speight
Armstrong
Wright
J. Kennedy
Norval Rifle Club Posts Strong Postal Match Scores
The Norval Rifle Club posted 990 of 1000 as a team score in a postal match against the C N R A of Toronto, besting them 990 to 963. Individual top marks included H Nurse and M Atkinson with 100, F Johnson 99, and multiple shooters in the mid-90s. A forthcoming match with the O A C of Guelph is expected with date and range to be announced next Monday. Visitors attended Monday night shoots and were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.nr.a
Toronto
Norval Rifle Club
C.n.ra
Norval
Norval Boys
O.A.C
Guelph
H. Nurse
M. Atkinson
F. Johnson
C. Meredith
W. Lisk
A. B. Robertson
F. Hustler
A. W. Wilson
R. W. Hall
G. H. Hall
A. Reeve
Dr. Stevenson
C. Cantelon
Hitler Faces Consequences For His Broken Promises
The figure of Adolf Hitler is depicted as paying the penalty for his unkept assurances. The piece notes that no amount of promises will restore trust or credibility in his leadership.
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Hitler
Impromptu Speaking Contest Tops Esquesing School Event
The Halton Educational Association sponsored the impromptu speaking contest for the Public Schools of Esquesing held Tuesday evening at Georgetown Public School. A nine-contestant field delivered creditable performances with a first place tie between Joan Main of Georgetown and Jack Cantelon of Hornby. The winners advance to the County Contest in Milton on Oct. 30. Judges included A. J. Partridge Agricultural Representative J. A. Whitelock and Mr. Harrop of Milton. The program featured musical numbers from Georgetown and Norval Public Schools and a choral reading exhibit from Limehouse school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Educational Association
Georgetown Public School
Joan Main
Georgetown
Jack Cantelon
Hornby
Esquesing
Milton
A. J. Partridge
J. A. Whitelock
Mr. Harrop
Norval
Limehouse
Ashgrove Women’s Society Guests Dominate Town Meeting
About twenty Ashgrove WS members attended the town branch meeting on October 11 with guest speakers Mrs. Cowan District President and Miss M Brown District Secretary. Town WMS members joined in a thank offering meeting as area ladies participated. Also noted were Messrs Ruddell Ward Ruddell Timra and Ninep at the Provincial Plowing Match Brockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashgrove
Town Branch
Cowan
M. Brown
W.ms
Messrs
Ruddell
Ward Ruddell
T Mira
Nine 'P
Brockville
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1. Reid
Tees
Wiltrid Eggleston
V.R.C.W
ST. George's
Dept. Game and Fisheries
Ballinafad
Cedar Crest Golf Club
Gregory
Georgetown High School
Matson
Waldie Wedding
McCartney—Fleming
WOMLS
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