Downtown Parking Debate Nears Enforcement Start
At the Monday council meeting merchants pressed for two hour parking enforcement downtown. Mayor Armstrong and officials discussed changing Friday Saturday limits to match shopping hours and relettering signs. A property transfer dispute with Beaver Ready Mix raised right of way concerns. The town will inspect the site Saturday and draft a by law for future property transfers. Twelve sand boxes for dangerous hill locations were approved with a $300 estimate and tender bids requested.
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James Goodlet
Seajonry
Beaver Ready Mix_Co
Ernc Hyde
Council
Stan Allen
Hyde
Beaver
George Hewgon
Douglas Wilson
Milk Producers Hear About Bulk Hauling
An Ontario milk industry briefing covered bulk hauling benefits and costs. Speakers from the Ontario Milk League and Toronto Milk Producers Association discussed the shift from can shipping to bulk tanks, regulatory gaps, and the impact on quality, with notes on producers' costs and a call for consolidation of surplus milk operations.
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Hallop Adilk Producers Association
Stewarttown
Hoitles
Irwin Hartley
Toronto Milk Producers Association
Toronto
Hartley
How
Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Ontario Agricultural College
Sow
Mo ‘Corquodale
Toronto Association
Can
Wm. Wilmott
Montague Merryday Long Army Career
Montague Merryday of Glen Williams died peacefully visiting East Farnham Quebec. Born 1870 in Malvern Wells England he served in the 126th Battalion CEF overseas and in Canada before retiring from the permanent force. He was warden at St Alban’s Church and is buried at Glen Williams Cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Montague Merryday
Glen Williams
W. N. Foster
East Farnham
Quebec
Mr Merryday
Henry
Mary Buller Merry
Malvern Wells
Worcestershire
England
Toronto
Lydia E. Brown
126Th Battalion
CEF
France
Belgium
Canada
Hq-Md2
No. 2
CMSO
Sgbe
Merryday
St. Alban's Anglican Church
Kenneth Richardson
St. Mathen's Church
Inturint
Glen Williams Cemetery
Gerald, Harold
Blake Inglis
Harvey Garvin
Eugene U
Douglas Logan
Shopping Days Left Before Christmas
Only 18 shopping days remain before Christmas as shoppers rush to finish gift purchases. The ad asks readers to act quickly and not delay, implying gift options and seasonal promotions.
Weather summary for November shows below normal norms
The week ends with two degrees as the season low. November averages fall short of normal with highs around 41 and lows near 24. Snowfall totals reach 3 inches, about one inch below normal.
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Mint
Acclaimed Mayor to Start Fifth Term This January
Mayor Jack Armstrong wins unopposed nominations and will begin a fifth term in January. Elections for other council seats are set for next Monday.
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Jack Armstrong
Officers Elected by Willing Relpers Glen United Church
The Willing Velpers of Glen United Church elected officers for the 1956 term at a December meeting hosted by Mrs. Wm Everson with ten members present. Leaders include Mrs Ber Dixon president and Mrs Roy Norton Jr vice president, with Mrs John Wagstaffe secretary and treasurer duties by Mrs Fred Engleby. The group planned candlelight services on December 18 and carol singing on December 15, inviting all. Mr George Eason and the Felkers visited Georgetown friends the Bennetts.
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B. S. Beer
Mr. Beer
Toronto Milk Producers Association
George Pelletterio
R. C. Alexander
Treas
John M. Bird
Toronto
F. O. Hunter
Trafalgar
C. Marshall
E. Ford
F. Peacock
H. Beaty
W Pickering
E. Pell
Nelson
B. Harris
C. Reid
C. Bell
Esquesing
K. Bingham
M. Bird
C. Graham
Jim Reid
L. de Vries
Stan Morrison
Nassagaweya
R Hurren
J. Teasdale
Wm. Mahon
East Wentworth
Fred McCartney
Sidshanks
Wellington
E. Moore
J. McAlpine
G. Darby
J. E. Whitelock
Velpers
the Glen United Church
Wm. Everson
Herald Angels
W. ¥. Gill
Ber Dixon
Roy Norton, Jr
John Wagstaffe
Fred Engleby
Marilyn Felker
Albert Presswood
Jim Gambell
Herb Hancock
Felker
Mother Dies in St Marys After Sudden Heart Attack
Mrs L L Follick 70 of R R 3 St Marys died suddenly in St Marys last Wednesday from a heart attack. A native of St Marys she was active in United Church ladies groups and connected with Dunsford Ingersoll and area. She was predeceased by her husband a dentist and by her son Dr Frederick Yollick a dentist who died three years ago. Funeral held in St Marys on Friday.
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Denney Charles
R. R
L. L. Follick
St. Marys
Follick
St.arys
United Church
Sur Dunsford
St Marys
al Mureau
Marysurray
Ingersoll
Charles
Frederick Yollick
Name on Ballot But Candidate Won't Run
In Georgetown elections next Monday a candidate’s name will appear on the ballot though he declines the office after qualification. Ray Whitmee, former councillor, says personal business affairs prevent him from standing. Returning officer John D. Kelly cannot omit the name, and a new nomination would be needed if Whitmee is elected. Jacqueline Addis, related to Mrs Cordaro, is visiting Cheltenham, England, with the Cordaro couple.
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Georgetown
Ray Whitmee
Herald
John D. Kelly
Whitmee
Lodge Initiates Five Candidates in Georgetown Meeting
At the regular meeting of 9 Orion Lodge No 309 in Georgetown on Monday five candidates took the initiatory degree. They were Chester Stevens, Robert Simson, Lester Norris, Jack Stoddart, and John Brown. The first degree ceremony was observed for Monday December 19.
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Orion Lodge
Look
Georgetown
Chester Stevens
Robert Simson
Lester Norris
Jack Stoddart
John Brown
Election Returns Expected As City Votes Near
The Herald notes complete returns by ward will be tabulated next week. Elections for all offices except mayor are anticipated to be heavy. Polling locations, booth details, and hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. are listed on another page.
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the Herald
Growing Old Topic Stirs Farmers Club Meeting
Dr Norman High of Ontario Agricultural College spoke at Trafalgar township hall to the Palermo and Milton Junior Farmers. His reflections on aging urged proactive living, backed by music from the Campbell sisters and Sylvia Shepherd and a club debate. Fifteen shopping days left before Christmas in Georgetown.
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Norman High
Ontario Agricultural College
Faermos
Milton
Trafalgar
Bob Marshall
Palermo
Dr High
Don Johnson
Hugh
Dr. High
Campbell Sisters
Sylvia Shepherd
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Winnipeg
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Susan Leah
Industrial Bowling League
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Lorne Shipway
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Goh Collier
George Harber
Hugh Dickie
Grace
Auxiliary
Thomas Warnes
Doris Hulls
Dr. How
Santa
Soumbae
The
George Eason
Norman Felker Apent
Harold Bennetts
Jacqueline Addis
John Cordaro
Cheltenham
Cordaro
LODGE
Farm News
Princess Royal
Quebec City
W. J. P. Roberts
R.D
R.N.R
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Assisant
Artment of External Affairs
Ottawa
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Jean Drapeaus
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