Subdivision Plan Advances for Georgetown’s 11th Farm Purchase
Negotiations for the 11th farm in Georgetown’s new subdivision near Old Town limits are wrapping up. Rex Hestop plans to include 11 farms with the estate of the late A. E. Shain to form a large Georgetown expansion. A railway spur grading is done through the McClure farm toward Albert Cleave’s property, with two large warehouses and a heavy equipment yard to follow.
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Georgetown
Norval
CLNLR
McClure
Albert Cleave
Zimmerman Planning Board Delays Polish Alliance Society Plant Proposal
Nelson Planning Board discussed a proposed Polish Alliance Friendship Society club house on Headon Road and a block manufacturing plant on Stolnik property north of Zimmerman. Board cited nonconformity with current use and land suitability, requesting township engineer input amid nearby protests and defense of current property disposal.
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Polish Alliance
Headon
New
Nelson
Hamilton Construction Co
Elizabeth Wardens
Helen Okuloski
Hamilton Polizh
Cinperplertit
Aed Licenium Committee
Planning Board
Relix Rungis
Bronte Plans Future Village with Church Park and School
The village outlines a complete development plan for Bronte including a square with a church, a park by a creek swamp, and a large school site on the west side. The plan was given to Planning Board member Dan Chisholm for recommendations after review by village planners led by Councilor Charles Livingstone.
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Charles Livingstone
Six New Teachers Needed in Oakville Growth
Oakville Trafalgar High School expects 120 more registrations next year prompting the addition of six teachers. D. J. Wilson, principal, told the District High School Board that planning must address rising enrollment from 299 in 1945 to an estimated 728 by 1962. Board chair Gordon Perdue urged prompt planning and committee action.
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Oakville-Trafalgar
D. J. Wilson
Gordon Perdue
Ths
Wilson
Nelson Police to Get Radio Cruisers via GE Contract
Nelson township council approved a $2 771 50 debentured purchase with Canadian General Electric Co Ltd for radio cruisers to equip police and fire services within two months. Dr Edgar George and Dr Warren McNiven tested four makes before recommending GE. Dr Chadwick protested lack of public tender opening.
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Nelson Township
Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd
Edgar George
Police and Fire
Warren McNiven
Council
Chadwick
George
Department of Transport
Weather, traffic, and kitchen tips from a Manitoba reader
A Manitoba reader laments warm sun amid heavy late winter snow and highway hazards as drivers ignore potholes. The piece notes safe crossing tips for pedestrians, starling birds returning, plus a home tip to boil potatoes with a splash of vinegar and a dairy price contrast between butter and margarine.
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Manitoba
Bob
Joy
Garage Closing By Law Defeated by Georgetown Council
The Georgetown council defeated a proposed garage closing by law after an ad hoc vote. The measure to quash closing hour regulations for gas stations was opposed by several garagemen who petitioned the council, including Hiroisha's Garage Lincoln Motors Bouskill's Garage Harley Motors and Lane's Garage. Two signers recanted before the vote, but the council would not permit withdrawal of their names.
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Georgetown
Hiroisha
Lincoln’ Motors
Bouskill
Harley Motors
Lane
White Council
Fire destroys old Bowers Motor Sales building in Georgetown
Firefighters battled the blaze at the Bowers Motor Sales site near Georgetown Creamery causing about 20 000 dollars in damage. The fire started early with two alarms and drew a large crowd as firemen prevented spread to adjacent structures including the Speight residence. Initial efforts were aided by owners Gordon Bowers and his father and by local residents who alerted authorities. A second flare up occurred after 4 a.m. with flames shooting outward and smoke drifting across the highway until under control within ten minutes of arrival.
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Georgetown
Bowers _Motor Sales
Arthur
Thren
Gordon Bowers
Bowers
Art Scott
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Luamense
New Georgetown
Zimmerman
Roy
Bilton & Perry, Ltd
Ont
Laurentian Sport
General Motors
Pontiacs
Pontiac
Aul-News
Valve
AIF
Canada
Lorne Garner’ Motors
Main
Bower
Oakville
Nelson Police
Ginger Farm
Actonadiree Press
CwWetdaline
P. Pi Clarke
Acton
Fred
Speight
the Bell. Telephone ‘Company OF Canada
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