Planning Board urged to reconsider Glen Lot case
Planning officials urged the Committee of Adjustment to reconsider William McGowan of Glen Williams’s request to create a 75 foot frontage lot. McGowan cited an 1935 survey and old permits. inspectors noted approvals existed then. Council discussed looming road budget gaps with only 14,000 of 110,000 remain.
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Lask Planning Board
Glen Lot
Maqueslng
Committee of Adjustment
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Glen Williams
W. Hulls
McGowan
George Leslie
Coun¢cil
Coun. R. Lawson
Emergencies Only Will Restrict Georgetown Ambulance Service
Georgetown volunteers tighten rules for GVAS limiting long distance calls and non emergency responses outside Georgetown fire area. Ambulance chairman Roy Ballentine cites highway accident demand and province wide strain, urging a government highway response system.
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Georgetown
Roy Ballentine
Homemade Legere Plane Makes First Test Flight
Ken Legere of Georgetown piloted his homemade French designed airplane at Guelph airport on its first test flight watched by his wife and three children. After 800 hours and 600 dollars, the craft lifted off smoothly despite a slight dip in the left wing during a bank.
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Ken Legere
McGilvray Crese
Georgetown
Guelph
Ken
Error in wording misleads on land price terms
A reader note explains a misprint in last week’s item about Separate School Board land deals. The report claimed $3,000 per acre, but the corrected figure indicates a different pricing unit and total, altering the proposed agreement between Delrex Développement and the town.
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Ape Separate School Board
Delrex Dévelopmant
Cedarvale School Property Purchase Delayed by Red Tape
Georgetown edges toward completing its centennial Cedarvale project with the United Church buy after a council letter notes no provision for other costs. Dr. Bill Smith criticizes delays as he and town solicitor Lee Helson head to Toronto with Mayor Gibbons to secure final approval.
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The
United Church
Queen’s Park
Council
Bill Smith
Toronto
Smith
Lee Helson
Court Injunction Limits Pickets at Rambler Gates
An Ontario High Court injunction limits Local 12a% Auto Workers CLC to four pickets at each gate of the American Motors Canada plant after evidence of harassment and obstruction. The union and management will meet today for talks following an August 13 work stoppage. Georgetown wage earners total 100 to 150.
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J. W. Brooke
Ontario High Court of Justice
CLC
American Motors Personnel Department
Georgetown
Elders Predict End of School Free Days in 12 Days
The article states that the period of freedom for the school pupils will end in twelve days, signaling an upcoming return to routine and scheduled classes.
Cloverdale curb project discussed as potential next year promise
Mayor Gibbons joked that curbs in Cloverdale would make a fine election promise, while ratepayer Rex Cock urged a Winter Works layout. Council may seek an engineering estimate as budget cuts limit this year's curb plans and focus funds on storm sewers.
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Gibbons
Rex Cock
Cloverdale
Residents face ongoing dirty water issue with minimal bills
George Mundy warns residents that dirty water remains a problem for months despite council action. Foremen fear oxide-laden water. residents report repeated calls about Stevens Crescent. Mundy cites a 1959 clothing loss claim of 150 dollars with no council reply. A new treatment plant promised next year may ease the situation.
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George Mundy
Stevens’ Crescent
Industry Seeking 12 Delrex Acres in Georgetown
Georgetown council debates locating a new industry on Delrex land. Deputy Hunter says the plant would buy 12 of 175 acres for $1,000 per acre from Derox Developments, prompting fast council action and possible by law. Controversy over releasing Delrex stands and parkland needs. school board balks at a $3,000 per lot ceiling.
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Heeve Wm
Hunter
Derox Developments
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Lane
Don Powers
Powers
Terrvices
Mountainview
Ho. N
Proud of granddaughter three scholarships earned
Gloria Thomson granddaughter of Mrs S A Morris RT 4 Georgetown and the late A Morris achieved 60.8 percent in Grade 13 papers at John F Roas Collegiate Institute. She won three scholarships: $800 from the University of Guelph, a $400 Ontario scholarship, and a four year $2,800 Waterloo University prize. She plans to study languages at university with a teaching career as her goal.
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S. A. Morris
Georgetown
A. Morris
John F. Roas Collegiate Institute
B. Thomson
Rockwood
University of Guelph
Ontario
Waterloo University
Gloris
Separate Board sets tax or 95 yearly enrollment fee
With one teacher short and two good possibilities, the Separate School Board discusses finances. The board reports $5070 spent on grounds sodding, over budget but deemed necessary. Parents who have not signed taxes face 95 yearly charges before enrollment. 23 letters sent, 11 replies received. Brampton resident’s request to attend Georgetown Separate School denied. Six applicants seek part time secretary position. decision postponed.
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Stan Walsh
R. Thompson
Shavings Dump Fires Culminate In Repeated Alarms
Three of four calls this week to a shavings dump behind Delta Craft on River Drive prompted firemen to respond. Firefighters battled embers through Thursday night and again Friday, reaching a near total burn in the dump grid. A hollow apple tree fire near the scene added to the multiple alarms.
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Delta Craft
River Drive
No Funds, New Police Quarters Delayed Till Sixty Six
Mayor Cibbons stated there are no funds to construct larger police quarters this year while Dr. Bob Francis urged action. He praised improvements in foot patrol, and Dr. Francis and Dr. Bill Smith agreed on the need for better police accommodation soon.
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Cibbons
Bob Francis
Gas pedal sticks trigger chaotic Delrex Boulevard crash
Angelo D Agostino of Willowdale drove a light truck that slammed its gas pedal to the floor sending the vehicle in a wide circle across Delrex Boulevard and into a ditch and hydro pole. The truck struck lawns and fences before returning to Delrex. Damage to the truck was estimated at 450 dollars. The crash occurred at 12 45 p m after a rain left roads slick.
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Windsor
Delrex Blvd
Lane Court
Sunday Concert Preview by Georgetown Citizens' Band at CNE
The Georgetown Citizens' Band performs at the Canadian National Exhibition with Kensington Overture as test piece and guests including a brass quintet. Mayor Gibbons sends best wishes as spectators enjoy a drive in style and a Dixieland interlude. Hunting season notice closes the report.
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Joseph Gibbons
Falls from Bale Elevator Injure Farmer on Farm
An elderly Georgetown farmer, Clayton Wilson, 79, was hospitalized with fractured limbs and internal injuries after falling about 20 feet from a bale elevator while clearing a jam on his farm. He is progressing favourably at Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital.
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Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital
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Mountainview Road
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Sandra
Georgetown
Georgetown & District Memorial Hospital
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Herald
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