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Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 01, 1948

Page

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Train Collision Near Georgetown Wrecks Freight Cars

A morning railway crash near Georgetown injures three train crew members and destroys a caboose. Several cattle are killed or wounded and one animal is shot to end suffering. Looters target a caboose while police guard debris as investigators assess damage and transport victims to Toronto.

Toronto J. W. Sheffield Yiats A. McAllister C. V. Williams Ross Dillon Bill Doherty Rosa Percy Dillon Georgetown

Engagement of Maurits Kennedy McKee and Sykle DeVries

The engagement is announced between Maurits Kennedy McKee of Sterling and Sykle DeVries of Georgetown. The couple plans to marry September 4 at Westminster United Church in Wistar Ontario at three o clock.

Maurits Kennedy McKee Frederick McKee Sterling

Scur' pobatziption .paid? : your label will tell you.

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Ancient Blessing Ceremony for Breton Fishing Fleet

Fisherfolk of River Gaapé in Brittany tradition hold a blessing of boats dating from ancient times. The rite, performed by Bishop A jreslanc of Gaspé with Rev N Riou and Father A Malo, includes prayers and a boat procession along the Fox River waters.

Lessing Brittany France Gaapé Gaspé Peninsula Canadian National Railways Wus Jreslanc Gaspé Rev N. Riou Fox River Quebec Fishermen's Syndicate Father A. Malo O.F.M Matreal Ou. Fou

Knox Induction Service Set For Next Week

Rev. Alexander Calder, newly appointed minister of Knox and Limehouse Presbyterian Churches, will be inducted next Wednesday at 8 pm in Knox Church. Sermon by Rev. E J Phinn of Mil ton. presiding by Rev. Clifton McKay. presiding clerk Rev. Edgar Foreman in charge. Rev. Dr. Ross to address. Interim moderator Rev. J L Self and Rev. Russell Self will participate. choir to attend.

Alexander’ Calder Knox Limehouse Presbyterian Knox Church E. J. Phinn Milton Clifton McKay Victoria Church Toronto Presbytery Edgar Foreman Morningside Church Inducton Ross Woodbridge J. L. Self Norval Russell Self St. James Church

Local School Lead and Town Notices Highlight Summer Progress

Principal Howard Wrigglesworth of the Public School earned two more subjects toward a Bachelor of Arts at McMaster University this summer. Miss Marie Lindaly completed a five week course in educational methods at North Bay Normal School. McClure’s Home Furnishings and Bradley’s Grocery frontages were repainted. Traffic rerouted on Mill Street to Edith Street for sewer work along Church Street. Town columnnist Anno returns to Sunday School and laundry rooms. midnight dances flourish for the holiday weekend in Huttonville, Erin, Acton, and Guelph.

Howard Wrigglesworth McMaster University Marie Lindaly North Bay Normal School Huttonville Erin Acton Guelph

Streetsville Trots Past Norval Juniors 10-6 To Force Fourth Game

Streetsville Junior Farmers defeated the Norval Lacrosse Juniors 10-6 in the third game of the series. The score was tied at halftime before Streetsville pulled away in the second half to force a decisive fourth game.

Norval Streetsville Farmers

Lorne Scots Band at Ex Tomorrow in Class B Fight

The Lorne Scott Band heads to the Exhibition tomorrow to compete in the Class B band event. Draws occur at 1 PM with performances between then and 2 30 PM. They will depart in the morning and hold a practice at the Brampton band stand before proceeding.

Lorne Scott Brampton

Weather note hints at heat and weekly figures

Letter from reader notes hot weather with high average maximum on 92 and Sunday breezes described as lifesaver. Counts down to Christmas in 217 days and ends with cheer up message.

Longtime Ontario Matriarch Dies In Port Elgin District

Mrs Bayanecet Hulls, aged 76, died after a lengthy illness. Born Lily Knights in England, she moved to Canada in 1911, lived near Georgetown then Port Elgin, and returned to this district after 1948. Survived by five daughters and three sons, funeral services were held in Georgetown and Port Elgin with interment at Sanctuary Park Cemetery.

Bayanecet Zothk Frank Saige Grargetown Hag Georgetown Port Elgin Frank Smith The United Church Edith Albert Smith Milton Winnifred Mra Frank Smith Dorothy

John Avison Sings on West Coast Radio Show

John Avison, a West Coast musician, is heard weekly over the OBC station in a recurring radio segment highlighting his musical selections and performances.

John Avison OBC

Fair Entries and Prizes Promised at Local Hall Event

A community fair lists entries and prizes for a range of categories from baby show to best decorated items. Tickets sold at 6 o'clock with various prize amounts and a prize money fund.

Epfrigs Mast Mra Narmes

Stewarttown Notices and Family News Arrivals

The community expresses sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. W. Hulls on the passing of Mrs. Hulls mother. Ruth Lawson visited from London with her grandmother Mrs. W. Lawson Sr. The Robertsbournes and three children moved to the village from Georgetown. Miss Pleanore Smith joined a Michigan motor trip party. St Johns Sunday School resumes next Sunday at 10 30 a.m. A birth announced for Dick Standish and Mrs Dick Standish of Thorold. A canning demonstration by Burpee Canning Company for Stewarttown Women’s Institute next Tuesday at 8 30 p.m. Visitors with Mr and Mrs Grant on Saturday include Mr and Mrs Russel Robinsons and Ken Robinson and Miss Emily from Toronto.

Mire W. Hulls Nowa Stewarttown Dick Standish Thorold Edward Richard Rosemary Mary Burpee Canning Company Tha Stewarttown Women’s Institute Mra Grant Russel Robinsons Ken Robmeon and Misapery Withs ‘An Toronto

Miss Margaret Young Erin Township Native Dies After Fall

Miss Margaret Young, 80, Erin Township native, died after a broken hip complications following a fall at her home on Lower Main Street. Born to Thomas Young and Janet McMillan, she lived in Erin Village, moved to Georgetown in 1914, and was a Knox Presbyterian Church member active in the Women’s Missionary Society. Survived by three sisters and two brothers. funeral conducted by Archdeacon W. G. O. Thompson.

Main’ Street Margaret Young Toronto Western Hospital Erin Township Thomas Young Janet Mcmillan Scotland Erin Georgetown Erin Village Knox Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society James D. Torrie Janet Misa Minnie Robert Patterson Mary Kincardine William Robina Leitch Daniel W. G. O. Thompson Sis & Myn

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