Social and Personal Notices From Beamsville District
Social items list weekly greetings and visits among Beamsville area residents. Names include Mr Fred Warnes Marilyn Warnes Walter Carpenter Elisa Peacock Arthur Tyndall and others with travel visits, funerals for T. E. Leeder, and notes on gatherings at Beamsville and Port Albert events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Warnes
New Toronto
Milgs
Marilyn Warnes
Acton
Walter Carpenter
Guelph
Garfield McGilvray
Harold Ag
Elisa. Peacock
Port Elgin
D. Bartager
Arthur Tyndall
Toronto
William Tyndall
Halton Teachers Federation elects officers at Hamilton convention
President H C Wrigglesworth of Georgetown presided as Halton Teachers Federation held its annual convention in Hamilton. Vice president Miss F Meares Fisher's Corners. Secretary Miss M S Gemmell Port Gage. Treasurer F W Brown Oakville. Executive members included Miss Jemey Kean Esquesing and others from Nassagawa, Nelson, Trafalgar and area graded schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Teachers Federation
Hamil
H. C. Wrigglesworth
Georgetown
F. W. Brown
Oakville
Mies Jemey Kean
Esquesing
G. Brinklow
Nassagaweya
FP. Davis
Nelson
M. Willis
Trafalgar
Wilson Parton wedding at St George's Church
Eva Parton daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Parton Georgetown married Alex Wilson of Milton in a quiet ceremony at St George's Church England on October 26. Ven W G O Thompson performed the service. Bride wore a powder blue street length gown with black accessories and Sweetheart roses. Attendants were Mrs James Fox and Nelson Newell. Family reception followed at the Partons' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Church of England
Eva Parton
Charles Parton
Georgetown
Alex Wilson
Milton
W. G. O. Thompson
James Fox
Nelson Newell
Mrs. Daniel Banks Heads to Scotland for Three Months
Mrs. Daniel Banks departed Sunday for Scotland to visit relatives for the next three months. She will stay with family during the extended trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Banks
Scotland
Cherokee Rodeots Set for Georgetown Arena Run
The Cherokee Rodeots travel to Georgetown Arena for a three day engagement from November 21 to 23 detailing performances and showtimes.
Mrs Ralph Ross Dies in Toronto Hospital
Mrs Ralph Ross dies after months of illness in Toronto General Hospital. Born in Dundas, daughter of Jas Somerville, editor and MP in Laurier era. She lived in Hamilton and Georgetown, known for Red Cross work and church and study clubs. Funeral conducted by Rev C O Cochrane with pallbearers and floral tributes. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery beside her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ross
Toronto General Hospital
Dundas
Jas. Somerville
Dundas Banner
Laurier
Charlotte
Hamilton
California
British Columbia
England
Scotland
Georgetown
Red Cross
Presbyterian Church
Study Club
Council of Women
Marjorie
Covina
Brock Carey
Peg
Long Branch
C. 0. Cochrane
W. G. O. Thompson
Ruth Evans
Harold Cleave
Walter T. Evans
Freeman Kersey
R. B. Foulis
P. B. Harrison
Joseph Watson
Hillcrest Cemetery
Ross
Eustace Ross
Neihorn
Toronto
Cosford
Jack
Leamington
Helen Tuer
Haileybury
Alex and
Beckie Goldie
Galt
Miss Wilson
Aurora
Credit Lodge Ladies' Night Hosts Noted Speaker
Rev. W. J. Johnston of Eglinton United Church Toronto spoke on Let Dead Bones Live at Credit Lodge AF and AM No 219 GRC in Oddfellows Hall. The event included toasts, a chicken dinner by Verdim Rebekah Lodge, and a musical program with Marion Hepburn Mary Moyer Joe Wilcox Kenneth Harrison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Johnston
Eglinton United Church
Toronto
Credit Lodge
Oddfellows Hall
Dr. Johnston
K. M. Langdon
E. V. MacCormack
J. D. Charles
Frank Wilson
Wor. Bros. Charles
Howard Wrigglesworth
Verdim Rebekah Lodge
Missea
Marion Hepburn
Mary Moyer
Thomas Warnes
Joe Wilcox
Kenneth Harrison
Confirmation service at St John’s Church features Bi shop of Niagara
Congregation welcomes the bishop of Niagara for confirmation with candidates Mrs Ethel Dickenson Mary English Sylvia Bartow Seymour English and Roy Orr. Halton Deanery Sunday School Association holds annual meeting in Grace Church Milton with Rev A Ongley as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
St. John’s Church
H. Leigh Pink
Ethel Dickenson
Mary English
Sylvia Bartow
Seymour English
Roy Orr
Halton Deanery Sunday School Association
Grace Church
Milton
A. Ongley
U.S
S.S
Secury
G.br.e
Burlington
Stewarttown
W. Hodge
M. Baily
G. English
E. Hodge
Davies
Apprentice Productions to Present First Play in Old Town Hall
Apprentice Productions Ltd announces its first play opening November 28 in the Old Town Hall. The company invites local audiences to attend the premiere as it marks its debut season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apprentice Productions, Ltd
Old Town Hall
Apprentice
Léd
Georgetown Intermediates Open Preseason in Toronto Rink
The Georgetown Intermediates held their first preseason practice at Regina Rink in Toronto on Sunday afternoon with about forty players. Manager Thompson and playing coach Jack Ingoldsby oversaw drills as several spectators including Armstrong Lane Har die Hill and Teddy King attended. A correction notes hockey price remains 35 cents and a hockey dance on November 13 to fund city practices is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Ragina Rink
Toronto
Em ‘Thhompson
Jacke Ingoldsby
von Hart
Toners
Jack Armstrong
Bob Lane
Cece Hardie
Norm, Hill
Teddy King
Ken McMillan
Hockey and Horses
Acton Inter-school meet tops. orchestra formed and rugby noted
Acton won the inter-school field meet with 188 points, Georgetown 120, Erin 43. A 12 piece school orchestra was formed under Mr Capps and Mr Lambert. An off the record rugby match saw Peck and Dillon beat Beaumont 5 to 1 as teams prefer 12 men due to manpower shortages. A high school dance closes the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McB
Acton
Georgetown
Erin
Capps
Lambert
Peck
Dillon
Beaumont
Isobel Richardson Weds in Fergus
Florence Isobel Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs James Richardson of Georgetown wed Frederick Maveal son of Mr and Mrs W Maveal of Erin in a ceremony officiated by Rev R O Todd on Saturday October 26 at 7 30 in Fergus The bride wore a green suit with Talisman roses corsage Attendant Christine Dickenson wore a rose suit and pink roses Groomsman was William Bradley reception at the bride's home Honeymoon then residence in Fergus Also note Cherokee Rodeo Georgetown Arena November 21-23
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R. O. Todd
Florence Isobel Richardson
James Richardson
Georgetown
Frederick Maveal
W. Maveal
Erin
The
United
Christine Dickenson
William Bradley
Hornby
Fergus
Hornby notes light blasts and church aims amid Halloween hints
Dynamite used near the Post Office corner shattered windows in Gordon Brigden’s home and caused gas in the Thompson store basement. The community jokes about loud blasts at breakfast and mentions Rev. Welter Fosbury visiting Hornby for missionary lectures. October 31 Halton Plowing Match plans, weather bets, and local mischief anticipated. Keith Merry wins top in Ontario Hog Judging at Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Brigden
Thompson Bee-House
Gordon
Thompson Store
Acton
Welter Fosbury
Japan
Hornby
Bethel
Ashgrove
Halton
William Near
Keith Merry
Guelph
Weather notes and early winter warnings from local region
The report highlights a warm October with a record 73 F in Toronto-like warmth, followed by warnings of a cold wave sweeping prairies and possible snow in Lethbridge. Local readings show daily highs and lows from Oct 22 to Oct 28, culminating in a high of 87 F. A 100th anniversary write up for St Paul’s, Norval is promised next week.
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Meteorological Department
Toronto
Lethbridge
St Paul's
Norval
Princesses Thrill Shared by Mrs Dewhurst in England Visit
Mrs. Andrew Dewhurst returned with Mrs. M. Lewis after nearly three months in Britain. She praised the plane trip Canada to Scotland, noted seasickness on Prestwick to London, met three brothers and a sister, and enjoyed views of the King and Queen and the princesses. She visited Blackpool Manchester and London, observed war scars in cities, and spoke of food and incidents including a near meeting with Clement Attlee and a Westminster Abbey stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Andrew , Dewhurst
M. Lewi
Dewhurst
Britain
Canada
Scotland
Prestwick
London
Clement Attlee
Westminster Abbey
Madame Tussaud
Wax Museum
Gospel Services Continue at Oddfellows Hall Georgetown
Pentecostal gospel services continue Sundays at 3 pm in Oddfellows Hall Georgetown. Come and be inspired as believers yield to God and witness what He can do through dedicated saints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows Hall
Georgetown
Northern Vocational reports commercial diploma graduates
Among the graduates of the commercial course at Northern Vocational School who received their diplomas last Friday night was Miss Joan de Vries, daughter of Mr and Mrs L De Vries RR 3 Georgetown. Her father and brother Henk accompanied her. Dur-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Vocational School
Joan de Vries
L. de Vries
Georgetown
Henk
Dur
Three Hundred Attend Gay Stennis Ball Night of Dances
About three hundred danced to the Modern Aires at the Stennis Ball with Jack Armstrong as master of ceremonies. Novelty dances featured Paul Jones, with an intermission for sandwiches and coffee. Wilfred Hunter and Miss Eine won the lucky spot dance. Mrs. Wilfredord, her husband, and Miss Joyce Leitch with partner Bud Tost were birthday dance winners.
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Modern Aires
Jack Armstrong
Dancs Emi
Paul Jones
Wilfred Hunter
Wiekin Ene
Mra Wifredord
Joyce Leitch
Bud” Tost
Addy-Krutko Wedding Held Last Saturday
Rev R Todd officiated the marriage of Nettie Krutko and Raymond Arthur Addy on October 26 at the United Church parsonage. The couple planned a Toronto and Niagara honeymoon before settling in the Glen.
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Addy
Krutko
Two Georgetown Churches Mark Anniversary Milestones
Ene Presbyterian Church in Georgetown celebrated its 86th anniversary with Rev. O. Cochrane as anniversary preacher and Betty Windsor of Grace Church on the Hill Toronto as soloist. The United Church observed its 107th anniversary with a special evening service, including guest speaker Rev. Francis Vipond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Her. D. D. Davidson, MA
Mitchell
O. Cochrane
Betty Windsor
Grace Church
Toronto
Francis Vipond
Francis, Gesk
United Church
Archie Black
Galt
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Christopher Andrews
Lakelands
Beamsville
R. H. Treland
Archdeacon
W. G. O. “Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Andrews
W. McLintock
Victor King
Guelph Street
Geturday
Smith and Isone, Ltd
Frederick. Maveal
Isobel Richardson
Biss May Hicken
William Bonathan
William H Coleman
Lily
Coleman Sr
A. E. Colman
St. George's
Dennis Ball
Port Albert
Jack McGibbon
George Cleave
Normen Devereaux
Ken MacMillan
Jack Lawson
G.P
Wilson — Parton
ST. George's Church
Georgetown Arena
Toronto Hospital
Credit Lodge Ladies’ Night
Stewart Town
AFP
Maple Leaf
High School News
Whel
H. L. Huts
Princesses
Mrs. Dewhurst
Church News
St. Alban’s Church
Glen Williams
First Baptist Church
J. BE. Ostrom
Knox Presbyterian Church
Chas. C. Cochrane
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Norval United Church
F. J. Dunlop
Mount Pleasant
Union Presbyterian
J. L. Gelf
H. Leigh-Pink
L.th
W. A
Holy Communion
H. Faigh Pink
Holy Crees
B. C
W. J. Morgan
Churchill
Ballinafsd
Melville Aeay School
Sund
Northern Vocational
Rev
Todd
Nettie Krutko
Raymond Arthur Addy
Robert Addy
Glenn Williams
United Church Parsonage
Alice Addy
Jack Addy
8. Catharines
Glen
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