Irving Layton Named Poet in Residence at University of Guelph
Canadian poet Irving Layton consents to be Poet in Residence at the University of Guelph Winter term January 3 to April 3. He will live in Complex B and host about 30 poetry‑interested students in adjacent rooms, with duties kept flexible to encourage student interaction. Layton plans tours of Europe and South America and notes he may be the only Canadian poet in residence living on campus.
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Irving Layton
Complex B
Layton
University of Guelph
Eayton
South America
Montreal
Fergus Firefighters Vote On Municipal Grading Of Service
In Fergus a dispute between the town council and the volunteer fire department over wages led to threats to strike during holidays in 1969. A full inspection by the fire marshal’s department will examine equipment, hall, water supply, traffic conditions and response time, with Mayor Campbell and officials to be consulted and recommendations made to the council.
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Fergus
Campbell
Highland Games Celebrate Record Crowd and Strong Reserve
The Highland Games drew the biggest crowd ever, with a growing bank reserve easing sponsor worries about rainy days. Fergus park, Victoria park history, and local visionaries like Roy Thomson and Alex Robertson helped steer the event to prominence.
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Fergus
Roy Thomson
Fergus Park
Fergus Council
Victoria Park
Chamber of Commerce
Ioan Hall
Alex Robertson
Pacer
Fireball sighting near Milton described as meteorite
Milton constable Bill Bourne and his wife saw a yellow ball of fire in the sky while driving on the Sixth Line of Nassaguawega. The object reportedly broke into a stream of fire, appeared to land near Milton Heights, dissolved before ground contact, and resembled magnesium burning. Bourne linked reports from Lake Ontario and New York to the phenomenon.
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Milton
Bill Bourne
Nassaguawega
Lake Ontario
New York State
Brighton
Bourne
Point Zero Eight With the Classtimas
A CTV safety special titled Point Zero Eight airs Thursday Dec 19 at 10 30 pm. Eight racing drivers undergo sober tests then reach blood alcohol levels up to .68 percent while scientists observe driving ability and perception. The program promotes road safety with expert praise from observers.
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CTV
H. Ward Smith
Ontario Centre of Forensic Sciences
Harewood Acres
Ed McGibbon
Gordon Farr
Appt
David Archibald
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Research Foundation
Toronto
Canadian Highway Safety Council
Roy Shields
Toronto Daily Star
Bobburn
Toronto Telegram
Patee
Montreal Star
Rockwood UCW Bazaar and Tea Draw Crowds in Sunday Hall
Rockwood United Church Women held a very successful bazaar and tea in the Sunday school hall featuring extensive baking, crafts, aprons and Christmas gifts. Decorations and service were by a large team including Mrs P Tucker, Mrs J Hill, and Mrs R Thomson. The event offered candlelight centrepieces, Christmas records, and a table of miscellaneous sale items including the United Church calendar.
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UCW
P. Tucker
J. Hill
R. Thomson
G. Bruce
G. Hanna
G. Cox
G. Ostrander
R. Tripp
M. McLaren
J. A. Little
F. Ostrander
AJ Root
C.H. Harris
Fo Alton
G. Lawrence
Bo Hall
R. Gordon
PL McGillvray
S. Harris
A. Root
L. Marsden
B. Richardson
G. McRae
C. Petty
D. Brace
A. MacPhedran
K. Ostrander
H. Bayne
Mo. Bk. Brown
G. Day
F. Hosking
E. Tosh
United Church Calendar
Roger McGillvary
Linda Cow
Allison Brace
Susan Tosh
New Crown Attorney Appointed in Halton County
Douglas Latimer of Georgetown becomes Halton County crown attorney after swearing in. Latimer, 29, married with two children, has nine years of Georgetown practice and serves as vice-president and director of the Halton Law Association. He replaces Ronald Thomas who had acted since Peter K. McWilliams resigned last spring.
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Halton
Alan B. Sprague
Douglas Letimer
Georgetown
Ronald Thomas
Peter K. McWilliams
Mr. Latimer
Halton Law Association
Eden Mills Sunday School concert and White Gifts service
The Eden Mills United Church and Eden Mills Presbyterian Church held a Sunday School concert with Kindergarten and junior classes performing skits and songs including Away in a Manger and Silent Night. Children collected White Gifts for a worthy cause as Rev D R Sinclair led carols and Santa distributed gifts.
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Eden Mills
Eden Mills United Church
Ciss
Ann Vos
Barbara Marshall
Janet Tolion
Bradley Scott
Delia Chesworth
Kathy Tomlinson
Judy Bould
Jesus
Bethlehem
Margaret Shrive
Joan McAlpine
Santa's Palace
Margaret James
Mabel Parker
Wendy James
Diane Jackson
Philip Shrive
Marie Parker
Eden Mills ‘United Church
Ronny Marshall
Ian Mitchell
Barbara
Marshall
John Vos
Tyler Clifford
Ann i
Eden Mills Presbyterian
D. R. Sinclair
Rockwood
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
D.R. Sinclair
Christ
Santa Claus
Ebenezer U C W Christmas Shower Honors Bride
December U C W meeting with 20 ladies chaired by Mrs Joss featured a Christmas program. Conveners Ward and Anderson organized activities. lunch was served by Mrs Darby and Mrs McLean. More than 400 guests joined to honor Shirley Frank Doug Hope of Galt at her shower amid carols and contests.
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U.C.W
Joss
Ward
Keith Anderson
Darby
McLean
Doug. Hope of
Galt
Shirley Frank
Bill, Davies
Sue Richardson
Lloyd Lucas
Shirley
Family Exercise: Joint Activities For All Ages
Encourage greater enjoyment and benefit by shared activity with family. Promote involvement in exercise, sports, and games for all members, highlighting teamwork, health, and social bonding through group play.
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Rockwood U.C.W
Cork Si
Enst Guelfh
R. Wright
Margaret James Pine
Ed Watson
Robert Wardle
Russell Finley
Ralph Thompson
Santa
Ralph, Thompson
Gifiris
Bill Movean
Ebenezer
U.cw
Mrs
Ron McLean
Arthur A
Optometrist
Mill St. BE
Acton
Nielsen
Halton Co-Operative Medical
Imag, Ae
Halton Co-Op Medical Services
Main St. Milton Preass
Diel
Trans Canada Truss
Mississauga
Cooksville
Zenith
M. Pullen
Ako
Bayer
Rubin
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