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Newspaper

Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 24, 1955

Page

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Town Council Considers Municipal Office Addition

Architect William Brampties proposed an addition to the municipal building to create more clerk staff space a new town engineer a larger council chamber and mayor offices. Council asks Mr Hall to submit a price estimate for the planned expansion and other town projects are discussed including sewer extensions sidewalk tenders and taxi licensing questions.

Yookingsver William Brampties Council Hall Dejrex Ave John Street Pim

Farewell From W A for Mrs JRS Patton

The Ladies of the W A at St George s Anglican Church held a farewell supper for Mrs James Patton as she moves to Waterloo this week. President Sam Walker praised her work as baby band and envelope secretary and noted she would be missed. Ted Arnold hosted a party for Marilyn Patton last week with the girls giving a musical powder box.

W.A St. George's Anglican Church James Patton Waterloo Sam Walker Patton Ted Arnold Marilyn Patton

Anglers and Hunters Add Log Kitchen to Clubhouse

Members of the Georgetown Anglien & Hunters Club plan a new kitchen addition to their clubhouse near Hickory Falls. The 16 by 12 log structure will match the building, with all work performed by club members.

Georgetown Anglien & Hunters Club Hickory Falls

Funeral for Arza Lymburner at Attercliffe

On August 17, Mrs. A R Vannatter Mr. and Mrs. Phares Vannatter and Mrs. Blake Vannatter attended the funeral of Arza Lymburner 68 at Attercliffe. He died suddenly at his home. He was a United Church member and Mason. Survived by wife one son Cp Floyd Lymburner of the Ft Erie police one daughter Mrs. Francis Powell of Richmond Hill three sisters Mrs A R Vannatter of town Mrs Fred Lint Dunnville and Vean Tom Gilmore Attercliffe and two grandchildren.

A. R. Vannatter Phares Vannatter Blake Vannatter Arza Lymburnier Attercliffe Lymburner United Church Masonic Lodge Floyd Lymburner Ft Erie Francis Powell Richmond Hill Town Fred Lint Dunnville Vean Tom Gilmore Alttercliffe

Joyce Herrington Weds Gordon Marshall at Knox Church

Joyce Lucille Herrington and Gordon Ray Marshall wed at Knox Presbyterian Church in Milton with Rev. Alex Calder officiating. The ceremony featured pink and white gladiola decorations, organist Bernice Gowland, and soloist Patricia Willson. The couple will reside on River Drive, Georgetown.

Joyce Lucille Herrington Orbey Herrington Main Street Gordon Ray Marshall Floyd Marshall Milton Knox Presbyterian Church Alex Calder Bernice Gowland Patricia Willson

Moves from Port Perry To Oakville High School

Mrs. George Heaver will move to Oakville High School as history teacher when her husband takes a new post. Heaver previously taught in Port Perry and Marion Hepburn before marriage. They spent summer in Glen Williams with her parents while he served at Camp Borden. Their children Robin and Glenna stayed with grandparents. Heaver returns to teaching after army service.

George Heaver Oakville High Eee Heaver Marion Hepburn Glen Williams John Pues Camp Borden Robin Glenna Heaver Cents Sue Peet Perty High

Close Contender in Niagara Golf Tourney

Larry Edwards of North Hallow Golf Club led Niagara Parks Commission event with a second round 60 tying the course record before a bogey on 17th gave him 68. He finished with 217 to win $500, while Edwards slipped to fourth after a 78. Edwards had also played in the Canadian Open Westton, advancing to the first 36 holes then quitting after 54 holes with 225.

Larry Edwards North Hallow Golf Club Niagara Parks Commission Paul

Donations Exempt From Income Tax For Georgetown Pool

Georgetown pool donations will be exempt from income tax and receipts for deductions will soon be available at two local banks. A Lions Club meeting planned a September 13 Rose Room gathering with local and district clubs to coordinate the fund drive. The total reached 7700 with new gifts, plus a 74 silver collection from a firefighter Lions parade and water play event.

Georgetown Lions Club Jack Gunning Rose Room Firemen Lions

Limehouse Pastor W J Lane Moves to Plenty Sask

Harding Price reports on a western motor trip noting Rev W J Lane formerly of Limehouse preached his second last sermon at Yellow Grass Sask before moving to Plenty Sask. Also mentions local visits and hospital updates among residents and visiting families across Limehouse area.

Harding Price Yellowgrass Sask W. J. Lane Limehouse Plenty Price J. Butterfff Joe Brown Waubashene Sanfords Seferink Bert Thornton Teeswater Wm. Gordon Rev. M. McFarlane Georgetown Limehouse Pres

Obswekens Rally Edges Wands and Gs In Tight Fixture

Obswekens seized a 11 to 7 lead then surged to an imposing total as McCandless, Evens, and Alexander starred with goals. Wiese added four, while McCandless and Evens each struck twice for Obswekens in a high scoring Saturday match.

McCandlass Aingles Wiese McCandless Evens Voster McCann Alexander

Lorne Scots Band at CWE Competition and Practice

The Lorne Scots Band will compete at the CNE on music day Thursday September 1 between 1030 am and the draw for position. They face Newmarket Citizens Band Sarnia Veterans and Woodstock in Group 2 Burtington Musical Society, directed by Bandmaster Alf Perrott. Practice nights are Thursday Sunday Monday and Tuesday at the armoury. Roman Forum is the test piece.

Lorne Scots CNE Burtington Musical Society Newmarket Sarnia Woodstock Alf Perrott Roman Forum

Hamilton Funeral for Charles R. Scott 71

Charles Raymond Scott 71 was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery Toronto after a Hamilton service. He died at 13 Garfield Ave. Survived by wife formerly Dun Duncan of Georgetown, brother James Toronto, sister Mrs Arron Cober Burnaby BC. Hamilton resident 40 years. Former Canadian Westinghouse machine operator. Member Ryerson United Church and Zeta Lodge AF&AM Toronto.

Charles Raymond Scott Mount Pleasant Cemetery Toronto Hamilton Garfield Ave Dun Duncan Georgetown James Arron Cober Burnaby Horn Kent Ohio Canadian Westinghouse Scott Ryerson United Church Zeta Lodge Af&am

Funeral Thursday for Mrs. Samuel Tisdale

A Norval district resident previously of Brampton Laura Louise Wright Tisdale 68 died yesterday in Toronto. She leaves husband Joseph two daughters Elva DesMarchais Toronto and Muriel Fendley Barrie and a son. Funeral Thursday at McKillop Funeral Home Brampton followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery Norval.

Norval Brampton Samuel B. Tisdale Queen St E Toronto Laura Louise Wright Joseph Elva K. DesMarchais Muriel C. Fendley Barrie McKillop Hillcrest Cemetery

Honours For Tanhardt Kennels At Oshawa

Tanya one of Miss L. L. Treble's dogs brought honour to her kennel last week. She was entered in the graduate device class at Oshawa and placed adi byterian Church last Sunday and will again on August 28. Sunday visitors with Mrs. R. Lane were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott of Galt, Mrs. Earl Mills of Preston, Mrs. W. Hall and Misses Nellie and Marjory Hall of Toronto, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Morrow of Toronto.

Tanya L. L. Treble Oshawa Adi Byterian Church R. Lane Jim Scott Galt Earl Mills Preston W. Hall Nellie Marjory Hall

Taxi By-Law Stands Grant New Licence Debate

The council refused to restrict taxi licences to existing businesses, approving a by law to grant new licences if operators meet qualifications. A delegation of three operators argued limits. Brampton and Burlington have caps, Oakville four licences, Acton ten. Eleven new street lights will be installed in Cloverdale Heights and Orchard subdivisions. The town discussed a 2 way radio system costing about 2660 dollars with police and fire use. likely to be considered further.

Aix Brampton Burlington Oakville Acton Cloverdale Heights Joseph and Orchard Corner Orchard Blvd Fred Tetrault Canadian General Electric Co William Hyde Jack Harlow Hyde Civil Defence

Social and Personal News Run Of Vacation Trips

A long list of residents and visitors are noted for vacations and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hart and Doug las vacation at Balm Beach, Midland. Toronto guests visit with local families. Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jamboree attendance highlighted. newlyweds Maureen and Bill Newns plan to settle in Leduc. numerous visits among families stretch from Meaford to Rexdale and Halifax.

Jack Hart and Douglas Balm Beach Midland John Farmer Marshall Timbers George Farmer Niagara Mary Young Westward Ho Alta Leslie Young Andrew Smith Claude Chester Deforest Carol Barbara Kathy Williams Harold Cleave P. W Millye Davidson Ed Kearney David Alfred Davidson Sarnia Maureen Bill Newns Marwood Farm R. R George Or Tien Ng Bandanas Wm. Freestone Victoria St Bob Blake Inglis Glen Williams Lake Rosseau

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