Up-To-You Auction Sale Netted Over Four Hundred Dollars
The Georgetown area held the Up-to-You Auction Sale in Georgetown Arena last Friday evening. Promoted by a committee of Georgetown and district citizens led by E. R. Magloughien the event featured live auctioning, entertainment by the Lorne Scots Band and Alka Seltzer game segments. Proceeds totaled $402.69 with plans for a second sale on November 7 and a final sale to follow in Town Hall.
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Arena
Georgetown
E. R. Magloughien
G. W. McLintock
W. F. Bradley
Frank Petch
P. F. Blackburn
P. B. Coffin
Gale
Suctioneer Petch
Alkay Geltzer
Doc Lindsey
Harvey Dobbs
Lindsey
Jack South
Jack
Doreen Mulholland
Doreen
Audrey Dillon
Audrey
Hume Currie
J. P. Kirkwood
J. Sanford & Son
Stewarttown
Canadian Legion
Chapman
T. Humberstone
J. J. Thompson
Jack Oliver
Cedarvale School
June Leroh
A. C. Welk
William Schenk
Glen Williams
Bank of Commerce
War Savings drive appeals to Georgetown citizens
The Georgetown War Savings Committee urges 100 percent cooperation from merchants, industries, lodges, and clubs to boost monthly sale of War Savings Stamps and Certificates. The appeal calls for universal sacrifice to fund fighting forces and ensure delivery of equipment like a Universal Carrier, stressing urgency and patriotism.
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Georgetown
Holland
Belgium
Fts
Campaign to boost War Savings Certificates in Georgetown
Citizens of Georgetown urged to fund war efforts by buying War Savings Certificates. A committee led by Col. Cousens promotes the drive, praising local youths in service and appealing for broad civic financial support for national defense.
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Georgetown
Col. Cousens
Dominion of Canada
Hallowe'en Party Planned by Lime Scots Band
The Lime Scots Band schedules a Friday Hallowe'en party for all ages at Town Hall with a parade from the Library at 8:30 p.m. Band leader G. W. McLintock heads arrangements with volunteers. Prizes and treats await, with Lions Club and Town Council support and private donations. In case of rain, kids head straight to the Town Hall for the event.
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G. W. McLintock
Lions Club
94th Anniversary Services at Georgetown Baptist Church
Georgetown Baptist Church marked its 94th anniversary on Sunday October 26 with Rev H E Murphy guest preacher from King St Baptist Kitchn er. The event featured sermons The Church in such an Hour as This and In His Steps with choir and soloists delivering Bless the Lord My Soul Rejoice Oh Daughter of Zion and Bless This House among other numbers. A week of nightly services followed with speakers including Rev J E Ostrom Rev F A Luck and Rev L K Daniel plus varied musical offerings by local choirs and quartets.
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Georgetown Baptist Church
H. E. Murphy
King St. Baptist Church
Kitchener
Murphy
Ostrom
Blair
Brandford
Winfield
Christ
Zion
Fred Shortill
Wm. Bailey
Acton Baptist Church
F. A. Luck
Cheltenham
L. K. Daniel
Dufferin St. Baptist Church
Toronto
Danie
Georgetown Herald Financial Ledger Snapshot
A brief ledger item from Georgetown Herald shows amounts $1845.11 and $2171.63 with subtotals of 1457 and 124.00 likely reflecting accounting figures or revenue entries from the period.
Soldiers' Comforts Fund Receives Becketts Donation
Mr and Mrs Thomas Beckett of College View are acknowledged for a cash contribution to the Soldiers' Comforts Fund. The document records cash proceeds from the Up-to-You Sale in Arena on October 24 totaling 124.00 with 18.46 and 1.00 as other amounts, notified as of October 29.
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Canadian Legion
British Empire Service League
Canada
Dominion
Syenbojian
Legion
Legond
Thomas Beckett
College View
Arena
Legion Writes Dear Mr Editor commend War Savings effort
A local Canadian Legion branch commends War Savings Certificates urging residents of Georgetown to save more and meet monthly targets. The letter emphasizes financial prudence and storing securities for future comfort.
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The
Canadian Legion
Georgetown
Up To You Auction At Town Hall Friday Night
The Up To You Auction will be held in the Town Hall on Friday at 8 p.m. Donors can bring items to the Herald Office or the Town Hall on sale day afternoon. A complete list of articles to be sold will appear in next week's Herald.
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Herald
Georgetown
War Savings Campaign Underway in Georgetown
A War Savings Committee meeting chaired by Lieut.-Col. Gordon Cousens set a Georgetown pledge goal of at least 5000 monthly to fund a universal carrier for Dan J. Heldmann. High School sales average 235 weekly with pupils pledging 2 weekly to buy stamps, and a military display by the Lorme Scots is planned.
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War Savings Committee
Legion Rooms
Gordon Cousens
Georgetown
Danz
H. J. Heldmann
Lorme Scots
Col. G. Cousens
Treasurs
H. ©. McClure
W. W. Grant
F. Bradiey
W. G
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