University of Guelph Signs for New Physical Sciences Building
Dr. W. C. Winegard signs a contract as T. A. McEwan observes for a new University of Guelph Physical Sciences building to house Physics and Chemistry departments. The facility includes 55 laboratories two lecture theatres classrooms offices and the University Book Store, with completion expected in about two years. Total project cost exceeds eight million dollars, part of seven ongoing campus construction projects totaling over 50 million dollars.
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W. C. Winegard
University of Guelph
T. A. McEwan
Board of Governors
Guelph
Urban Canadians: 65 Percent Live in Cities in 1966
Maclean Hunter reports from Ottawa that 65 percent of Canadians live in urban areas, with 47 percent in 19 metropolitan centres. Between 1961 and 1966 metro growth outpaced the rest of the country, suburbs contributing most to the rise. Urban areas with 5,000 plus population now total 325.
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Canada
Maurice Cutler
Maclean- Hunter
Ottawa
Cutler
Dominica
Letter to the editor on sewage issue and town property
A reader defends Mr Van Norman explaining sewage backup claims. The writer urges officials to determine the cause and criticizes J Shadbolt for meddling. They call on the Chamber of Commerce to prove its usefulness without insults.
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John Shadbolt
Chamber of Commerce
Amsterdam letter thanks reporter for fair interview
A reader from Amsterdam expresses appreciation for a reporter who conducted a yesterday interview. He says his statements were understood without sensationalism and that the facts were clearly written, signing with his full name and address.
Acton Hydro opens new building with library debut
Ontario Hydro News covers Acton ceremony marking the opening of a $70,000 hydro office and service centre alongside the town’s Centennial library. Commissioners E Tyler W McEachern O R Brown D Dawkins Mayor Duby and Hydro chairman George Gathercole pose by the commemorative plaque as two Spielvogel girls sign the guest book. The acton project highlights municipal utility history and centralized operations.
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Ontario Hydro News
Hydro
Acton
Free Press
E. Tyler
W. McEachern
O.R. Brown
D. Dawkins
Duby
George Gathercole
Centennial
Spielvogel
Acton Hydro
Ontario
Rockwood Eramosa Council Plans Centennial Open Day
Rockwood Eramosa Township Council met with full attendance to organize a Centennial celebration and the planned opening of the municipal building. Council discussed land severance, grants to local fall fairs, road development, tender calls for a township garage, and a 60 999 72 accounts payment with a first Sept meeting planned.
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Rockwood- Eramosa Township
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Acton
Erie Agricultural
Fergus- Wellington County
John Root
Dept. of Highways
Eramosa
Obituary for Shirley F Watson district farmer
Shirley F Watson of R R 1 Limehouse died at Georgetown and District Hospital on July 22 in his 76th year. Survived by son Burt Watson and daughters Mrs Lais McLean and Mrs Irma McEnery, sister Mrs Myrtle Bielby, brother Ray Watson and four grandchildren. Funeral July 25 at Rumley Ghoemaker funeral home conducted by Rev Robert Scriven. interment Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers listed. flower bearers named.
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Shirley F. Watson
Limehouse
Georgetown
District Hospital
Mr. Watson
Emma Burt
Burt Watson
R. R
Acton
Lais McLean
R.R
Irma McEnery
Myrtle Bielby
Niagara Falls
Ray Watson
Grimsby
Perry Watson
Rumley-Ghoemaker
Robert Scriven
St. John’s United Church
Fairview Cemetery
Rockwood board postpones demolition of old school
The Eramosa school board delays any action on demolishing the old portion of Rockwood public school until 1968 due to delays. Renovations will ready the building for kindergarten in September. Trustee Waddell may have a dead elm tree cut. The board seeks a tax rebate on Burton Hill property. Dr. B. T. Dale gains auditorium use for a health program. A stove and refrigerator purchase for Rockwood Centennial School is approved.
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Rockwood Public School
Eramosa School Board
Kinderegarten
Waddell
Rockwood
Burton Hill
B. T. Dale
County Moh
Moonlight trail ride highlights Trail Riders weekend
Ontario riders from many areas gathered in Rockwood for an overnight camp and a 16 mile trail ride. Awards were handed at campfire for thirty horses and ponies with junior and senior ribbons. The event featured broom polo, gymkhana games, and a one mile relay won by Henry Bullock with Jean Pettitt second. Junior honors went to Marlene Welsh and Lynn Duncan won reserve.
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Rockwood
Norman Barnes
Tottenham
Ontario
Henry Bullock
Burlington
Jean Pettitt
Guelph
Marlene Welsh
Palmerston
Lynn Duncan
Centennial Dance Planned in Eramosa School
The Centennial celebration in Eramosa Township proceeds with a Junior Farmers led Centennial Dance on August 11 at the Eramosa School. Indoor and outdoor dancing feature prizes for best Centennial costume and best Centennial beards. admission is 75 cents for adults and free for children.
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Eramosa Township
Eramosa School
Everton Bible School Draws Large Summer Attendance
Over 90 residents attended the Everton Rockwoods summer Bible School themed Walking Jesus Way with Mrs. Donna Bateman directing. Seven classes featured teachers such as Legge Hartap Jackson Wheeler Dolmar Peart McDougall Garner Ellis Kingsbury Lindblad and Legge. Music was led by Hilda McKensie with refreshments. The group raised over 37 and prepared 31 Vietnam school and hygiene kits. Parents toured handiwork at a Friday closing. A farmer hired a young lawyer to prosecute a railroad over hog deaths, urging the jury with twenty four hogs.
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Rockwoods
Everton Bible School
Donna Bateman
Legge
Nancy
Esquesing Township Considers Own Fire Department
Councillor Tom Hill urged Esquesing council to prepare to fund a separate fire service in Esquesing Fire Area No 1. He cited examples from Nobleton and Schomberg where firemen are paid per call and per meeting. Dr Pat Patterson urged equal costs and education expenses across townships, while Clerk Lindsay noted provincial legislation. Canada’s highway tolls in 1966 reached 5258 deaths and 160656 injuries with property damage around 650 million dollars.
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Tom Hill
Esquesing Council
Esquesing Fire Area No. 1
Nobleton
Schomberg
Pat Patterson
Norval
Limehouse
Glen Williams
K.C. Lindsay
LSD Origin Fact From Fungal Decay Of Rye
A Swiss chemist, D A Hofmann, first discovered the hallucinogenic qualities of LSD in 1943 while researching derivatives of rye ergot. The fungus causes decay in rye cereal plants and led to the accidental discovery during experiments.
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D.A. Hofmann
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