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page 4 the georgetown herald wednesday evening january lotfe 1940 did georgetown ocr-tbwn- january 4th ibm ipanet ben- trbewwd btttroriiduurbuqiett and mrs m a lowell i chapman afthe brantford gener- tf hospital onsaturday january iter a short illness james alaxan- 4er ohapman husband of too late margaret patterson and beloved te ther of anon p ohapman qeorge- vlown ont and james uotyd ohap man new westminster bc in his 77th year in memojuam vint in loving memory ol charles vint who paused away on janu pxy 10th 1w8 loves greatest gift remembrance wife and family obituary james achafman j the death of james alexander chapman well known citizen ol brantford occurred saturday morn ing in the brantford general hospi tal mr chapman was born in onon daga township seventysix years ago ttoe son of the late mr and mrs jas chapman early scottish settlers he was one of a family of twelve of vbom three survive his loss mr fihapman resided in brantford for aitytwo years and for many years served as a member of the police de partment from which he retired in 1921 he was a member of the knights of pythias his wife formerly mar goret helen patterson predeceased w in 1934 he leaves to mourn ills loss two sons saxon p chapman georgetown ont james lloyd chap man hew westminster bc two sisters miss annie chapman guelph mips margaret ohapman huffalo n y and one brother george guelph the funeral was held on tuesday af 4wioon from the mcclelster funeral home with interment beside his wife in the family plot in mount hope cemetery brantford expositor mrs s r bews after a few weeks illness there pas bed away one of milton s most highly esteemed and popular citizens bertha m bews widow of the late samuel r bews died at her home in milton january 2nd 1940 bertha m bews was born on a farm near nelson town ge june 16 1871 she- was a daugh ttsl of tiie late mr and mrs chas harrison who belonged to the earliest pioneer families in the county of hal ton on february 8th 1898 she was married to samuel r bews mrs bews hasbeena resident of milton for over 50 years and been an active mem ber of the st pauls united church while she was interested in every de partment of church work she was a life member of the wjvis and her heart was in the missionary cause for several years she served on the board hamilton con ence branch andtater was president of milton wmjs for three years the sunday school was also her chosen afield of enthusiastic effort mrs bews first absorbing interest centred in a class of boys many orwhom enlisted 4n the world war desiring to do her part she teomom a life member of the red orom and served e president of ha home orgwumuon he lmt year othb war lleidrpoaeoaaed of high intellectual moral and spiritual gifts and an effective disposition the in fluence of her ufa has been gracious and farreaching her death has oomo with a sense of personal loss to tear many friends she la survived by two sister ulss f m harrison of milton and mrs f e newton of chicago mrs bews was a teacher at georgetown public- bchool some years aco the funeral services were held thursday afternoon at 330 in the home on west mary street interment being made in e cemetery milton rev gordon porter conduc ted the service the pallbearers were joe wulmott kenneth sueer wray bousfleld allan moready j q cun ningham and rev rosa hare all for mer members of the sunday school class champion iode hold regular meeting the regular monthly meeting of the countess of btrathmore chapter lo d e was held at the home of mrs c v williams monday evening jan uary 8th twenty one members be ine present the regent presided in the chair the meeting opened with the mem bers repeating the prayer of the or der the secretary s report on and previous meeting was read and ap proved and the treasurers report given arrangements have been made with mi gregory lor the chapter to sell tickets for the picture the women coming to the gregory theatre feb ruary 14th and 15th it was decided to sffnd a bale of clothing to n hallburton coi nominations for 1940 were be at the pel the bus inesjk being concluded uw meeting closed with the members sing ing the national anthem j reeve george davis laid to reat in greenwood cemetery sowed on town council foat 11 yeaz8 ufe member of masonic osjoex funeral services were held on fri day afternoon last jan 8th for george w davis reeve of che town of georgetown who passed away af ter a short illness in toronto general hospital following a brief service at the home a public service was held in knox prebyterlan church rev d d davidson conducting the pall bearers were messrs w o marshall j d kelly n h brown h cleave jas costlgan and norman snyder the masonic order of which deceaa ed was a life member had charge of the service at the grave bros jos sanford w a wtoon and sj mac kenzie officiating the masonic pall bearers were bros ed mowhlrter j d kelly e w cole d p crichton hume currie w hi kentner mr davis had aerver eight years on te council and since 1936 has held thetbfoc of reeve at the municipal elections held recently was again j claimed reeve and had he lived would have sit on the 1940 council always having the well being of jjie town at heart mr davis was a valued mem ber of the municipal government and kb place will leave a vacancy that wih be hard to fill he was also well known in halton county affairs and was instrumental in having the coun ty road connecting links paved in georgetown last summer mr davis was born in governeur ny but had received his education in brighton ont he had been a resident ot georgetown for the past 22 years where he made many friends and before his retirement from active work had been an employee in the power station of the canadian na tlonal electric railway deceased was a member of the presbyterian church the masonic order and in politics a conservative for a number of years he has been a director of the es quesing agricultural society i besides his widow he leaves to what would you do mourn his loss one son fred and new radio feature four daughters mrs c w kentner milton olive ru h and betty lou at a new and interesting type of quiz home program goes on the air on thursday the many and beautiful floral til evening january 11th this program butes bespoke the hleh esteem in entitled whac would you do in which the family is held in the com vites listeners to send in questions on munity floral offerings were from what they would do under certain provincial paper ltd coating dlvl conditions sion yps knox presbyterian church all questions sent in will be judged mr and mrs s mackenzie mr and by the sponsors of the program and mrs c brandford provincial paper if accepted will be paid for and used ltd ilower mill georgetown coun on future programs also there is a il mr ai d mrs jas costlgan mr trrand prize of a big cash award each and mrs r l kercher mr and mrs wec a semple mr and mr john d featured on the program will be kelly mr mckeiral and mrs gra harry red foster as master of i ham esquesing agricultural society ceremonies mr foster is known knox picbvtorlan hurch choir mr throughout canada for his broadcast legion helping forces develop sense of humor ing activities also on the program will be john cohlngwood reade well known newspaper man and broadcas ter who will act as judge stan fran cis prominent producer will also take active part in this prasentation a group of stations will be used for this program which will be sponsor ed by the canada starch company limited manufacturers of crcwn brand corn srup r i notice to debtors in order to facilitate the business of executing the estate of the late j m moore the executrices would appreciate the pay ment of all accounts due the herald at as early a date- as possible please transact the business at the office of the h through mr ryersondouglas or mr garfield mc m gilvray jj saxe and mr 8 mills mr and mrs wm emmerson mr and mrs harold cleave halton countv co in cil mr and mrs- jos hall mr and mrs h g clark mrs robt waldle mr and mrs h silver the famllv betty lou charlene and it those from t dk ince whn attend ed the funnal i mcmb r oi th halton county council mr and mrs alf down mr and mrs jas stewart flesherton mr and mrs geo ro s mr fred ross maxwell miss ina smith mr and mrs c d c61t to xmito mr and mis c b pengot malton mr h stw mr hrnbest inglewood mr ind brampton firemens ball sets record for attendance by v h wooding if the british fulfill their promise to hang their washing on the siegfried line its an even bet that among the woolllo to dangle in the nazi breeze will be many bearing the trade- hiark made in canada this whim steal determination is shared by every member of the cajsf and it is all because they are developing a sense of humor that bids fair toe outdo even that of their british comrades anyway when young canadians go into the mud of european battlefields oj- fly through continental skies they will take with them llgtit hearts and gay ones and the grim task that is theirs will be made easier because they know how to smile su strike up the band professor goerlng because boisterous fun in nuendp and plenty of double entente are being included in the regimental ordcis of the canadian armed forces the happiest soldiers make the best soldiers say veterans of the last war and they ought to know therefore by means of their wartime orgaruza hon the canadian legion war ser vices they arc already paying parti cular attention to this phase of army life this does not mean of course that the lngjon intends to confine its act vitles to the field of entertainment there are the more serious matters of providing facilities for education conducting recreation tiuls personal services and travel bureaux both here and overseas at the moment how ever leti look on the lighter side of thingb the legion had no trouble in find incc men to direct its entertainment program for in captain ben allen of ottawa captain men plunkett of toronto and alan murray of mon treal still youthful veterans of 1914 1918 they found three experienced en trepreneur who have spent a goodly portion of their time in front of the footlights ben mert and alan who will be remembered as members of the famous dumbells mert organl zed and directed the troupe are among the few canadians who hae plnycd on broadway so ben in addition to being ap pointed assistant to lieut col ralph h webb general manager of the or ganizatlon was ulso named director of correspondence no 1 infantry base depot cajsj lome scots headquarters onje bmrrmckm january tfc uho the editor georgetown herald georgetown ontario dear mr editor on behalf of myself and my officers warrant officers nbcammlssloae4 officers and men of trus unit i wish to express to the citizens of the coun ties of peel dufferin apd halton whom we represent in the active ber vice force our sincere gratitude for the generous treatment accorded to 41s at all times in particular the many ladles organisations of oakville and brampton have devoted a great deal of time and eflortln malting soldiers comforts and raising funds for our benefit this is partloularly appreci ated because ef the fact that these splendid citizens rose to the occasion when the war suddenly forced upon us we wish to assure the citizens of the counties whom we will represent lthe theatre of war we will endeav our aixaljimes to justify their con- fldenc3sjn o with beat wishes for the corning year i am youra sincerely louis keene lt col commanding no l infantry base depot caj3f lome scots united church wms in spite of the inclement weather the new year meeting of the united church woman s missionary society held january 5th at the home of the president mrs f c overend was well attended reports of the past years activities were presented showing good work done in all departments the society availed itself of the opportunity on this special occasion to honor the treasurer mrs william deans by the prcsentatlorf to her ol a life membership certificate as a token of loving esteem and of appre ciation of her years of cheerful will ing efficient service in the work of the organization in preparation for the use of the 1940 study book moving millions a review of mi fon work in india the afternoon s program was based on the hlstorj of the w m s work in central india beun in 1876 4y the presby terlan denomination and now part of the great missionary enterprise of he united church of canada miss lois nielsen a member of the years and where tftey gars u6b splendid leadership lhthe inuildmt of the community jom in extendlp to them tory hearty oougratuuttoaai and the wish that they may have many more happy yean together- the distinction of leading the pou in the first munlclpid election in yel- lowknlfe goes to jjg mcnlven son of mr and mrs j a mdntven of ac ton mr moniven is superintendent of the negus mines ltd yellowlmlfe has a population of 1 000 residents and this year has been granted municipal rights on christmas day 1888 j henry denny and miss margaret moore were joined in holy wedlock by rev dr o a glfford on monday of last week they observed their golden wedding anniversary it is a fttrange colncu denoe that on this occasion a son rev g clifton glfford la now sta tioned 4n acton and the pastor of this esteemed couple mr and mrs denny havo spent the entire fifty years in the district and in actonfree press lumber present 1 cxplanau i ynrrnnton n ir tl itirlainment meit came into thecgit group or the church de picture when lie was cho en super lighted the gathering with a piano se visor ol soldier concert parties and j lection thus providing another pleas alan was taken on tin legion string th i ing variation in the interesting and to develop concert parties among the helpful program black watch and other regiments in thi meeting closed with a social the montreal area half hour spent over the cup of tea development of ponies within the o klndl provided by the hostess the mils his bicn one of the first things february meeting will be held tues indcrtakei by the legion auditions da 16th in the sunda school room ire being hxld whirever the fighting of the church forces ar conic nti ami and the tal cnt chosen is bong moulded into self contained companies flood lights bickdrops and tin rest of the neces sary su ge paraphernalia ire being ac l ilred and the men provided with u ruble costume for their tluspl in florus this may ecm hardly neces snrv in irnadn tn viw of the large acton are boon diversion t leis ire hours hnie to enu nrnr extent p endid concerts beinit i ta n but thi n france and up e big g ins be precious few l men d irlnt their ina- m ich as thev will nl i themselves to a con t rt partle ivi l the will crowded out last week the anrunl ball under the auspices of the oorvetow n fire brigade and held en friclnv december 29th was one of the mo t successf il dances held in the pal seven or eight veori a n co d attendance took part in a very haj py and en vnbi evrnint and tht f re me n provl le i treamers and de corations fthlcl rd the gaiety of the afla r dllfihtf 1 m i r i the dan rrr as tl y enter 1 h i and was pplted bj dori h piece or che ira mr ernie p ker was the cnpnbli master of ceremonies the success which attended this year s ball will no doubt be an in centive to the ptre brigade to carry on and plan even a better time if that is possible for the dance next year georgetown choral society tuesday january 23rd proceeds in aid of red coss fund friends will be pleased to learn that chief r j mcpherson who has been ill at his home for the past month is lead iv improving and ts now able to be iro ind the louse all wish for him a return to good i ealth ml and mrs c h harrison toron to quletl observed on saturday their silver wed ling anniversary acton trioi ds in the community where they spent the mo t of these twenty five your eyes our aim for 1h0 to give every person a thorough eye examination wheh glasses are necessaryior good vision arid health we will prescribe the best quality at city prices consult o t walker ro who is at robbs drug store georgetown the second wednesday of every month or you may consult o t walker at his office in brampton lafpklb do you need water on your farm can guarantee to locate a site which will produce an abundant supply several years very successful experience never had a failure excellent references fee ten dollars and travelling expenses satisfaction guaran teed or money refunded a e patton richmond hill ontakio church news scripture text be of the same mind one lo another mind not high things but condescend to men of low estate be not wise in your own conceit rom 12 16 annual meeting esquesing agricultural society imll be held in the mcglbbon hotel georgetown saturday january 13th 1 1940 a 2 pm your attendance at this meeting will be appreciated oscar lerch secretary the united church sunday school and bible classes will be held at 11 am anil 7 pm the sacrammt of the lord s supper will be observed at the morning service on friday at 8 pm pr communion service will be held st george church rev w g o thompson rector second sunday after epiphany holy communion 8 ajn sunday school a3h matins 11 aau evensong 7 pm annual vestry meeting on monday evening at 800 o clock st altans church glen wmiams second sunday after epiphany holy communion 930 am sunday school 3 pjn evensong 3 pm annual vestry meeting in parish hall on tuesday evening at 8 o clock being deyel ped in canada doubly appreciated overseas tills branch of the legion s wai work while of great importance to the armed rorces in training in can ada w ill get into its real stride in enidnnd jtnd france over there when our lads are thousands ottnltc from home and within marching dls wnce of the big show the will not rlv- need but- want all the diversions that can be prov ided and ho de pendent upon requirements the can adlan legion war services will ampli fy the entertainment i is now pro lidlng in canada tills will take the form of musical programs always dear to the hearts of soldiers dramatic presentations and of course moving pictures f all types in fact the legion intends to utilize mobile pictures units that can be taken right up to the front and if the screens are large enough per haps even the enemy will be able to look on canada- new fighting forces aj though uiey still sing right lustily the old wartime songs such as tipper ary pack up your troubles and mademoiselle frf anrwnmeras seem to prefer south of the bor der oh johnle and other mod ern products of tin pan alley the old matching hits of twenty five years ago apparently have been relegated to a back seat in favor of the more sentimental numbers 6f today the boys are however giving a great hand to the music hall pro grams that were such favorites among canadlaivs on leave tn london din ing the last war they roundly ap plaud the poetic narratives of albert and the lion magna charta gunner joe and the ghost of anne boleyn rendered in the best lancashire dialect all of this may sound rather frivo lous to civilians ears but it 4s never- thn g to play a big part in baptist church rev e o baxter minister 200 pjn church school 7 pm worship ervieijrbject hop that is star- nlbiorjdy 8 pxa byptj thurs day 8 pan midweek prayer service j to tax prunes 40 50 s 2 2 25c cooking figs 39c pitted dates choice fancv apricots bacon 25c sliced side rice banflmn 71 perfection matcid2s bulk bitter 19c lb for fcc first grade maple l javel water cracked wheat y r lr way u wie siegfried line and the famous ber- chtesgaden garden party erin miss grace breoken daughter of rev breoken and mrs brecken of sackvlue new brunswick was pres- ertted with the lieutenant aovemors medal for the highest entrance exam ination murks in the county of west morland at the school christmas con cert miss breckens mother was for merly miss wda overland of erin brunswick chicken haddies l tin c peas corn tomatoes 3 tins 25c buttons corn beef loaf 12c 8 oi tin teanut rirrrrr -4- 25c special johnsons giant paste 9c v bread 2 ui pastry flour briead flour oranges canadian spanish r onions id jc turnips c 2 35c z 15c 55c 289 white sattn m lb u xxxx qfektr hlbtal large jalcj aai 2sc potatoes spinach uatokb domtniow btoan ltp 2 a 13c 3 ft 25c ji9c s