Delrex Ratepayers Plan Secession Petition Delay
Delrex residents form a ratepayers association after a 300 sign petition to secede from George town. William Carr, elected chairman, leads steering committee to present at the April 4 council meeting. Eric Beard Jack Critchton and Jim Brown join as officers with six directors amid a debate over the Lever report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carr
Association
Carr
Eric Beard
Jack Critchton
Jim Brown
Eric
Helliwell
May English
John Zorge
Douglas Meades
Richmond
Chariea Hildebrandt
Ene Hielliwell
Max English
Harold Bairstow
Pearce Porter
Hob McNeilly
Geo Evans
George Ryans
Bett Powers
James Lawton
Delrex
Delrey
Dairy Truck Driver Dies After Head-On Crash Near Georgetown
Percy Sprack a 48 year old dairy truck driver of 5 Guelph Street died en route to hospital after a head on collision with a rack truck owned by Apple Products Ltd on No 7 Highway just outside Georgetown. The Apple Products truck driver George Henderson suffered injuries. Investigating officer was OPP Const Ray Antress. Damages estimated at 3800. Sprack leaves wife Doris and son Brian.
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Georgetown
Percy Sprack
Guelph St
Guelph
Westerm
Glen Williams
Apple Products Ltd
George Henderson
RR I
Apple Products
Umut
Korack
Ted Cab
Henderson
Georgetown Volunteer Ambulance Service
OPP
Ray Antress
Sprack
Doris
Brian
Ang
Wildwood
Jay
Driver Injured When Car Strikes House on Guelph Street
Donald Wilson of RR 2 Georgetown was injured when his car struck a house at 74 Guelph Street after colliding with a westbound car driven by Bruce Norte of 240 Delrex Boulevard. Wilson, unconscious at the scene, was taken to Dr. Jones Chamberlain’s office. Damages were about 400 dollars to Wilson’s 1958 Dodge and 40 dollars to Norte’s Nordic car.
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Donald Wilson
Georgetown
Guelph St
Bruce Norte
Delrex Blvd
Ilson
Ross Duncan
Wilson
UL Chamberlain
Duncan
Monarch Gyedan
Apl
Jim Billborrow
Weather Watch: Rising Creeks Trigger Flood Risks
Rapid temperature drop this week slowed snow melt and swollen district creeks edge toward flood point. Muddy water floods Ew ing Street lowlands, Swanek River and John St flats experience seasonal saturation while Credit river dam sees continuous runoff from warming days.
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Ewing Street
Swanek
John St
Credit
Georgetown fisherman nets pompano on Florida surf
Al Norton of Georgetown drove to Pelican Florida to teach local residents how to fish and hooked a four pound pompano near North Beach. The Fort Pierce News-Trac notes Norton also landed channel bass and shrimp while surf fishing, with a yearly total of 424.
Long Service Record For Papermill Employee
Miss McNally retired after long service at the Provincial St Papermill, a Lifelung resident and daughter of the late Nes Thoms. She began as a placer on the finishing board and later worked in cutting and counting. A farewell party hosted by colleagues was held at Mrs Chuck Laws home on Churchill Crescent.
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Leos NeNally
Maddog
Lauren
Athens
Chuck Laws
Churchill Crese
Speed Wash Looted In Monday Break
A Speed Wash Laundromat on Jenetph Street was looted early Tuesday after a break in. Police report says a screwdriver pried open the door as officers investigated the Hartacers Speed Wash.
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Accoun den Centuinent
Hartacers
Jenetph Street
Seine
Tame Mormdas
Cs S
Plan for Esquesing Subdivisions Faces Planning Review
Esquesing council weighs expanding the Beer subdivision near Stewartlowan with four more jets and a potential eighth line near Wildwood. Reeve Sondur asks for a delay while the Planning Board studies the plan and health department rules for future lots.
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Mr Beer
Chuck Crawford
Comen
Wildwood
Sineker
Health Department
Reeve Bird
Picture Mix-Up Causes Reader Confusion in Page Wars
The edition features caption mix-ups on two photos leading to reader confusion. Names were mistakenly published under a false pretext, with at least one official misidentified. The engagement cites Chamber of Commerce officers and Les Peremwal as editors, and a captioned figure appeared without attribution.
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Chamber of Commerce
Les Peremwal
McClare
Spry 94th Birthday Noted for Joe Martin Legacy
A birthday observance marks 94 year old Joe Martin, father of Fred Martin of Thornhurs, John Martin of Alaple, and Mrs Jacek Armstrong and Mrs Glassford. The celebration at Mrs Glassford’s home honors his long life and matriarchal family ties with sons and daughters and their families. He farmed 2500 acres on the Martin homestead at Caleden East and Wasaver Unity before moving to Brampton Urs and died twenty years ago.
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Fred Martin
Thormhurs
John Martin
Alaple
Mes Jacek Armstrom
Glassford
Town
Martin
Caleden East
Wasaver Unity
Brampton Urs
Tin
Wiloohes
Alan
Clinton
Arbitration sought to settle pay dispute at Georgetown station
Wray County police seek arbitration to resolve pay and working condition conflicts. The push follows past requests for raises while management sides cite budget and staffing limits. Separately vandals smashed windows at Plaza Shopping Centre, with police investigating under public damage reports.
Georgetown District Memorial Hospital Campaign Progress
Campaign staff report the fund for the Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital nears 240 354 dollars with more donations anticipated from three major local industries. Canvassers still aim to reach the million dollar target, while Campari officials note every dollar is needed. Stan Plumer offers director services for extra week as headquarters plan through April.
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Georgetowne & Distrit Memorial
Miespitslax
Campari
Hrabeier Campany
Stan Plumer
Apel T
Unroeph
Ots Ehwirman
Thomas Dillon
John Ord
New Ratepayers Seek Answers From Town Council
The New Delrex Ratepayers Association sent a letter demanding written responses to four questions on budgets road work future development and a proposed industrial commission. Council planned to reply next week while Mayor Hyde noted no immediate action on the commission.
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Delrex Ratepayers Association
Counc
Incc
Beard
AL -Tntal
Delres
Ghurst
Delrey
del Rey
Owith
Hyde
Carr
Chad
Sid
Council Debates Highway Curve Expansion and Land Purchase
Georgetown council discussed plans to widen a north Main Street curve next year under the Dept of Highways. John Ford urged acquiring part of the Moore farm for the flattening, facing owner Alera Greig’s objections. The town may donate land under a connecting link deal, with further talks planned. The panel also addresses sewer drainage issues at John Street, snow removal, and a Delrex payment owed under a fund release agreement.
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North Main Street
Dept of Highways
Unis
Connect
John Ford
Department
Moore Farm
Alera Greig
Delrex Developments
Elliott Lin
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Walter Pach Blok
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Halton Homes
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Derex Ratepayers Association
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Pompano
Papermill
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Stewartlowan
Council
York Universe
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Department of Agriculure
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Florida
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