Vacation Bible School at First Baptist and St Pauls
Children from kindergarten to junior teens attended a two church vacation Bible school using First Baptist Church on Main Street North and St. Johns United Church on Guelph Street. A program Sunday showcased songs and handiwork. A parallel session runs at St Pauls Baptist Church on Mountainview Road South and St Andrews United across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Hancock
Jackie Hancock
John Duff
Debbie Duff
Daryl Strudwick
First Baptist Church
Main Street
St. John’s United Church
Guelph Street
First Baptist
St. Pauls Bapnal Church
Mountainview Road
St Andrew's United
Space Age Scouting At Jamboree Tent City
Over 2,250 Scouts from North and Central America gather at Keleo Conservation Area Nassazi wega for the First Ontario Jamboree. Ontario Governor W Ross MacDonald opens the event with rocket bursts as attendees tour displays, talent shows, and skill tests. Scouting emphasizes youth, leisure, ambitions, and faith with many international participants, while logistics include 3,000 gallons of water daily and minor injuries treated on site or in hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Central America
Georgetown
Keleo
Nassaziwega
Ontario
Halton Park
California
British Columbia
Latin America
Bermuda
Kater
Fractures Skull in Bike Car Accident Near Limehouse
A five year old boy from Limehouse sustained a fractured skull and near lacerations after a bicycle car collision near their village on a Saturday. The volunteer rider was taken to Georgetown District Memorial Hospital and then to a children's hospital in Teranty. Constable Hudd investigated the incident and the car was driven by Lorene Sanford of Limehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime House
Omsno Proaguedat Poliers
Gregory Wiles
Limehouse
Esquesas
Lorene Sanford
Georetown & Destrict Memorial Hospital
Teranty
Hudd
No Plans To Replace Old Huttonville Dam
The Huttonville dam near Georgetown may not be replaced after its collapse during a heavy rainstorm. Owner Jack Hassell of Cooksville kilburn Engineering Co argues public funds should not be spent on private land. Township official Cyril Clark and CVCA say the dam’s fate does not affect the Credit River plan. A petition cites wells already gone dry since the dam failure and ongoing concern among residents. Firefighters checked township roads for half an hour amid alerts on Highway 7 opposite Ken's Lunch, Norval.
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CVCA
Ots
Hassell
Cyril Clark
Credit Rover
Joan Rollings
Just One Fire But Three Alarms
A grease pot caused a fire at the Bowen home on Stevens Crescent and three alarms were sounded. False calls came from a Stewarttown farm and a Norval car. Firemen smothered flames, damaged kitchen cupboards and endured smoke. They checked the house for remaining sparks before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Crescent
Stewarttown
Norval
Mro
George Bowen
Howe
Youth Fire Debate in Milton on Partly Paid Department
A council discussion in Milton centers on replacing volunteers with a partly paid fire department. Councillor Hole urges 6 to 8 paid men and a full-time station as costs rise, while Reeve Hunter and others defend volunteers. A report from five marshals and town budget concerns frame the debate amid calls for modernizing fire coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hole
Mansense
Reeve Speicht
Sid Mr. Hole
Waitthh
John Hole
Com
Leit
Milton
Georgetown
Wm. F. Hunter
Fme
Steen
Ay Secrone
Reeve Hunter
Rob Frances
Hhoas
Bull Smith
Dr. Hole
Cy. Hole
Stringent Safety Check for Excavations Ordered
Town workers Fred Harrison and Walter Pacholok were ordered to enforce strict building bylaw safety for excavations after a drowning tragedy. The council amended rules to fence house excavations where water might collect following the August incident on Weber Drive. The Osborne family mourns 7 year old Glen Philp Osborne, son of Miro and Mrs Ernest Osborne.
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Fred ‘Tat’ Harrison
Walter Pacholok
Krelians
Glen Philp Osborne
Miro
Ernest Osborne
Weber
Ater
Nursing graduate joins hospital pediatrics team
Soo Jaycelyn Stard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ken Kiten, recently graduated from Georgetown District High School and Hamilton District School of Nursing. She joins Waldo Hospital's pediatrics department after a class graduation last week.
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Hamilton District School of Nursing
Jmalerie Kitehen
Wal
Ken Kitehen
Soo Jaycelyn St.ard
Georgetown Disttrict High School
Taxes High Schools That's Why Currie In Letter
A letter from Derk Vanden hera of Esquesing township criticizes municipal funding. He questions tax levels and road maintenance while urging action on snow removal and dust control. The debate centers on higher taxes to fund schools and education as the primary expense, with support for Pineview project.
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Derk Vanden Hera
Counetl
Rand
Pineview
Holdup Suspect Captured After Armed Robbery Attempt
Burling ton police aided by Areal township by capturing three suspects after an attempted robbery at the Town and County Motel on Edward Street. One suspect was arraigned in Berknevton Monday and remanded until Friday. The motel owner was clubbed with a sawed off tool and treated for head injuries as the getaway men fled.
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Rata
Edward Street
Gearetown
Burtston Poher
Sear Ald
Burlington
Charsdas
Matel
Phians
Pineview Addition Gets Green Light by School Board
Esquesing School Board approves Pineview addition after county planning hurdles. Deputy reeve Tom notes county board readiness. Dr Patterson cites possible alternate site while awaiting OMB approval. Police report a third man involved in a daytime hold up as armed officers search Edward Street area for evidence.
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Pineview School
Chiat
Nan Ball
Jawsen Qian
Ks Quesing
Tom the
Tawaehouruy
Mothe
Wold
Fischer
Edward Street
Hales
Lions Reassess Park Plans After East End Setbacks
Georgetown Lions, frustrated by repeated east end park efforts and a three week old grandstand fire at Georgetown Park, may pivot to revamping the existing park. Club representatives discussed land use with council earlier this year and had kept progress updates, while local negotiations with Metropolis Developments continue. The new plan would add new facilities and living space to the current park. The article also notes junior baseball roundups and opening games in Owen Sound and nearby centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Lions Hib Mayr
Georgetown Park
Nepotiatnz Yath
Halton Developments
Lct
Efert
Mothe Club
Funeral Today for James Guyett, Accident Victim
James Albert Guyett aged 18 died in a Monday night car crash on the 7th Line Esquesing near North Halton Golf Club. Northumberland Ontario police report the vehicle plunged down a steep bank. autopsy pending. Funeral services at Harold C McClure Funeral Home. burial Greenwood Cemetery. mother Mrs. Jean Burtt and brothers John, Robert, Ronald survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Guyett
James Albert Guyett
Brampton
Valice
Stewarttown
Ontaro
Globe and Mail
North Halton Golf Club
Harold C
Love-In’- Cum Rumble Ends With Arrest in Acton
In a psychedelic weekend melee in Acton youths from Georgetown and Acton clashed during an inner city dance. Police broke up the fray at a service station and arrested an Acton swinger. One youth suffered lost molars in the brawl and fighting resumed after midnight under police supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Poler
Georgetown
Acton
Acton Arena
Acton Park
Acton Pater
Night card ends with Whip crowned victor in ring
In Georgetown Memorial on Monday night the referee saw The Whip defeat his opponent while lying flat in the center of the ring. Spectators noted The Whip’s dramatic win along with appearances by the mighty midgets women grapplers and Farmers Boy in a strong supporting lineup.
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Wiyh
Billy Watson
Georgetown
Aranda
Farmers Boy
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Highway 7
Ken
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Esquesing
Gibbons
Adler Ald
George Town
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Mendis
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Valerie
Sara L Fant
Patterson
OMB
SYARY
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Joane
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J. J. Chamberlain
Northflatten Opp
Joe Feldcamp
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