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Mis MARKS BIRTHDAY Hi nine Hilts Ball was Thursday Hills and his Sarah Johnson United Empire Loyalists settled in J in in the bush on the fflh Line lot township County I in the spring 18J1 incy nod two it that me Their son my Joseph Hilts was born In that log cabin as well is brothers sisters He married Hannah Vannatter and continued on the farm Their oldest son Ira Hills and his brothers and sisters were born in a frame house on that farm Later in 1876 a brick house was built To this home Ira Hills brought his bride Martha A Beswick who shared the house with his parents They bad seven children I Beatrice 1881 After the of our father in 1902 my oldest brother George worked the farm for a few years Then Henry continued the work on the farm He married Viola Kenlner and lived on this farm sharing ihchouscwith my mother Their daughters Muriel and Helena were the Tilth generation on the farm on the farm until May when the farm was sold fo the present owners Mr and Mrs Sanderson and their two sons Altogether the Hills families occupied that farm for years Beardmore President Norman Braida Dies Acton lost one of its most prominent citizens and in dust when Norman J died at General Hospital Saturday October 16 after a brief illness President and general manager of Acton largest manufacturing company Norm death came as a shock to the community and his associates in the leather industry where he was very well known Educated at Acton public and high schools and Collegiate Vocational Institute he rosed ma sales clerk to become head of Beardmore one of the world largest tanneries He was on a first name basts with many of the company and liked and respected in the community he made home as well as throughout leather circles where he held several executive positions He took an active Interest in figure skating and has been a director of the Canadian Figure Skating Association chairman of the Western Ontario section of the Canadian Figure Skating Association and a director of the Figure Skating Association Norm Braida had an active association in industry including membership in the Canadian Manufacturers Association chairman of the Leather Bureau of Canada director of the Tan Association or Canada member of the Shoe and Leather Council of Canada past man of the Canadian Shoe and Leather Fair number of the Footwear Bureau of Canada member of the Shoe Manufac lurera Association of Canada member of the Tanners Council of America and Honorary Fire Chief of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Norman was bom in Bracebrldgc on January 1920 eldest son of Mr and Mrs Eugene The family moved to Acton when and Co consolidated and he was raised in the community taking an active part In social and sports activities Including a high degree of musical compllshment which was also extended as a member of St Joseph Church choir During World War II he served in the army as a member of Ihe Queens York Rangers from IMl marrying Beta Allison In June 1946 after becoming established at Beardmore and Co where he was first employed In He rose steadily in the company spending some time in a dual role as executive of the Corona Shoe Co which has since He was elected a director Beardmore and Co in 1MQ and president in 19GB The fitter for Norman Braida held from St Josephs Monday October 18 Si a family friend former neighbour and the graveside service was conducted by former pastor Father V J Morgan St Joseph church was packed for the funeral with friends and business associates Interment was In St Josephs Cemetery Honorary pallbearers were S Bennett H Dickson vice- president of Canada Packers J H Crcighton C Heard and Evelan Active pallbearers were Dunham E J L J Cabana J and S Ross all associates of the company Left to mourn are his wife Roto Allison four children Mrs RiehrdCoc Linda Paul Anita and Eugene a brother Nino two sisters and Mrs Ray Arbic and father Eugene all of Acton LEASING A CAR OR TRUCK 120s Pipes and Drums Judge Best on Parade Page GtORGFTOWN HERALD THURSDAY OCTOBER 1971 The Saturday night dance was S Jarvis while downstairs at well attended as always The George Hughes Bingo the cryera Country Classics remain very of Bingo were Doris McCartney popular Prise winners were Mr J Robertson twice and Frank and Mrs Maltby G Wright and Hardy by Ralph If there was doubt in anyone a mind regarding the status of Branch 120 Pipe Band these doubts were dispelled on Sunday at District fall convention when the Pipe Band headed Zone colour parties and marchers along Barton Street to the Cenotaph was a wet and windy but this did nothing dampen the ana decorum of the branch band who were Judged the best band on parade were presented with the District B Trophy which was proudly piped through the rooms or Branch for all to see Congratulations fellows We have been to better con venUons however much district In future it is hoped that the national news media will receive correct in matton and complete coverage from national and provincial conventions of the Royal Canadian Legion A resolution to charge a registration fee to delegates t District B conventions was defeated LEGION SIGNS There was some discussion on legion signs to be displayed at the entrance to towns such as those displayed by service clubs Provincial Command PRO is to investigate this Joe Taylor gave an interesting Drug Use Topic for University Women GIVE US A TRY Mrs for Halton County was the guest of the University Women a Club of Georgetown at its October meeting Mrs Palmer brought witn her a turn on arm use US prepared for the Addiction Research Foundation The film examined types of drug use In our culture ranging from alcohol and amphetamine diet pill consumption to youthful forms of drugtaking Current problems were graphically illustrated by views of polluted areas and social Inequities the overall was one of lack of un demanding among many groups in our society Backed by a soft rock background Ihe film explored aspects of the generation gap At least one observer was left with the impression that drug use and abuse Is a common problem shared by many groups rather than being unique to any par ticular segment of the society Discussion ranged from child rearing in this age of Future Shock to black market drug AN EXECUTIVE Members also voted to accept the following women as officers tor the remainder of the year I Janet president Eleanor vice president Mary Hughes recording secretary Carole corresponding secretary Mary Lou Brock membership secretary Joan Newcombe treasurer Colleen Crulckshank and Arlene McCarthy convenors Donna en son publicity and newsletter Nan social convenor Interest groups for the coming year were also established at the meeting two book clubs one to explore literary topics the other to pursue economic and social concerns are available to members Art Appreciation and Education groups arc also being formed to give members a of fields for study Each study group will meet once a month The next meeting is November 2nd check Coming Events column for details QUALITY SHOES Georgetown Market Centre Phone 8771532 OUR LOCATION Tipperary was the most popular marching song with English troops In the early months of World War I track and field report districts In the command were represented at the provincial track and field meet at Waterloo with 497 youthful athletes taking part District did extremely well Branches were advised to involve the Canadian youth in the Poppy Campaign Alex Mitchell District Com under spoke briefly on membership The district membership is well over IB but Alex believes that with an extra effort by Branch Chairmen District could reach an all lime high of by the end the year A first in districts is a meeting of all Branch Presidents of District This we understand will take place at Bronte some time in November BRANCH BITS At the branch No draw of No 6 Car Club winner were W Wilson G Jesperson C Peterson S B and Dumper Joe gave dart shoot to A D Andrews A Porter B N Ward Denis McCartney M Cooper and M Norrie Municipality of the Town of Georgetown PROCLAMATION The Town of Georgetown will Return to Standard Time at ZOO am Sunday Oct 31st William R Smith Mayor FIND THE NAME OF THE NEW Ladies Fashion Store Georgetown Market Centre SCRAMBLED IN THIS PAPER CONTEST ENDS THIS SAT OCT BRING STORE I winner draw will take place on Monday Nov HI ALINA Drapes Service Fast reisonable service and charges In tailed and Mirror limit tire Tops 8778020 Attention FARMERS NOW TIME TOGET NEW YOUR BUILDINGS ASPHALT NEW STEEL ROOFING BARN PAINTINO REPAIRS CHIMNEY REPAIRS RON FISHBURN ROOFING NOW APPEARING BOB COREY THURSDAY FRIDAY and SATURDAY McGIBBON HOTEL AIR CONDITIONED Main at Mill Street Georgetown Ifyoucaritgo south for the winter at least get a new Texaco furnace BUBBLEBUBBIE DOUBLE TRIO DISCOUNT MOORE PARK PLAZA OPEN SUNDAY OCT 31 Til 10 PM Halloween Specials On Sale While Supply Lasts A new Texaco forced air furnace will hoop you warm and comfortable all through the 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