Council Holds 37th Meeting Amid Layoffs And By-law Questions
The 37th and final council meeting of the year dealt with a nonconforming house on the highway, a plan to pay memorial service expenses via a by law blocked by the Department of Municipal Affairs, and a halt on sewerage work until weather improves. Officials approved relief staffing and the $31,000 sewerage debentures, with loans from local banks to bridge funds. A street light near the CNR track and tree removals were ordered, and warrants for late tax collections were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adams
Department of Municipal Affairs
Harrison
Hill and Lyons
Local Obituary and Firefighters Lucky Draw Prizes
Andrew ley died after a brief illness on Friday December 16 at his residence in Esquesing Township born in 1872 he was the last of twelve children and farmed locally Funeral services were held Monday at his home with Rev Alex J Calder as officiant Pallbearers included Fred Erwin Walter Lawson and others Interment in the Wiley plot Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown Humber and Credit District Firemen's Association held a December 14 meeting in Woodbridge with a lucky draw. prizes went to L G Matthews Erin a 28 lb turkey Harry Allen Woodridge a mantel clock WV Campbell Hastings a gallon Prestone attendees from Georgetown included Harry Savings David Bowman Don Barrager Harold Burrows Bill Ritchie Harvey Lusty and Clarence Spence.
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Bell
Teresa
D. Mino
Glen Williams
Teresa D. Mino
James Bell
William
James
Ray
Glen Willeliams Cemetery
Wiley
Andrew
Concession 9
Esquesing Township
Andrew Wiley
Isabella Wiley
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Andrewley
Esquesing
Isabella Jane Cain
Howard
Rowena
Wilma Stull
Alex J. Calder
Fred Erwin
Walter Lawson
R. R. Corbett
Alex McKay
Gilbert Sinclair
Leonard Marchment
Green‘wood Cemetery
Humber and Credit District Firemen's Association
Woodbridge
L. G. Matthews
Erin
Turkey
Harry Allen
Woodridge
WV. Campbell
Hastings
Harry Savings
David Bowman
Don Barrager
Harold Burrows
Bill Ritchie
Harvey Lusty
Clarence Spence
December W I meeting in Ashgrove raises funds for hospitals
The December meeting at the homes of Mrs. George and Mrs. Harvey Nurse attracted 35 ladies and 13 children. President Mrs. Charles Austin led the session as donations of 1000 dollars to Sick Children’s Hospital and 50 dollars to Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton were approved.
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Taylor
Melvin Taylor
Grace Evans
Margaret Ruth
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
W.I
George
Harvey
Charles Austin
Joan Drake
Barbara Cunningham
Marion Bird
Ross Austin
R. J. Graham
John Ruddell
Christmas Party for Check Line Forum Members
Members of the Cheer Line forum gathered at the home of Jr. and Mrs. L De Vries on Monday for their annual Christmas party with Bob Nicol as chair. The event featured piano by Mrs Hazen Graham and a quartet including Joe Ross George Siville Lykle DeVries Jr and Ted Leslie, plus piano selections Donny Curry recitation and accordion pieces by Paul Barber. Mr and Mrs Fred Brown sang duets and a progressive barn dance ended the evening with a buffet supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Sproule of Toronto Miss Dorothy Stone and Mrs George Wingfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheer Line Farm Forum
Af “Jr
Mr. Brown
DeVries
William Sproule
Toronto
Dorothy Stone
George Wingfield
Stone School Christmas Party Brightens Evening
On Wednesday December 14 the Stone School hosted a Christmas program for parents and friends. Chairman Mr. George Burt presided as pupils performed Mother Gooses Christmas and The Four Rebels with Theresa Beeney and Marilyn Souther in leading roles. Santa distributed gifts, then Miss Doris Harding and Clarence Varey provided music for dancing.
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George Burt
Howard Wrigglesworth
Marlon Hepburn
Mother Goose
Marilyn Souther
Susette
Theresa Beeney
Santa Claus
Santa
Stone School Farm
Doris Harding
Clarence Varey
Candle Light Carol Service at St George's Church
Candles lit a tranquil scene for a Christmas Carol service at St George's Church England last Sunday. The program featured St George's Choir directed by W F Bradley with Mrs Bradley on violin and the Girls' Choir directed by Mrs Dawson. Soloists included Mrs Leslie Tomlinson Mrs Jack Thompson Miss Sylvia Lambert Thomas Warnes and Jack Thompson during an anthem The Carol of the Bells and various carols enriched the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Church of England
St. George's Choir
W. F. Bradley
W.lf. Bradley
A. E Dawson
Lestie Tomlinson
Jack Thompson
Sylvia Lambert
Thomas Warnes
Lions Club Plans Skating Carnival Next Week
The Lions Club and Recreation Commission announce a skating carnival in the arena next Wednesday night as a holiday feature. All ages are invited in costume with prizes, speed and novelty events, lucky draws, and family entertainment. Santa Claus will referee a novice game between local teams at the carousel wall.
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Lions Club and Recreation Commission
Youn
Old
Santa Claus
GHC
Ithen
Sturday
Clee Carade
Father William Lindsay Dies After Long Illness in Milton
William John Lindsay died at his Milton home on Saturday December 17 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at Grace Church of England with interment at Hornby Presbyterian Cemetery. He was in his 81st year and is survived by his wife Alice Maude Brooks and two daughters Laura Jamieson of Toronto and Marie Lindsay a Georgetown Public School teacher.
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William John Lindsay
Milton
Grace Church of England
Hornby Presbyterian Cemetery
Mr. Lindsay
Alice Maude Brooks
Laura Jamieson
Toronto
Marie Lindsay
Georgetown Public School
Thank You Note From Misses Rowena and Wilma Stull
Misses Rowena and Wilma Stull express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their recent bereavement.
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Rowena
Wilma Stull
Town Officials Acknowledge Staff After Year of Work
Mr Armstrong praises councillors for their hard work amid mixed election signals. He thanks the foreman and his staff, the press, and bank managers for cooperation, expressing belief appreciation will come in the future.
Sliding Along The Boards Hockey Column Review
The Milton Georgetown game produced fast hockey with strong goaltending from Lawrence and Lever as Raiders edged Brampton. junior Raiders and teams like Acton and Oakville also posted results. Charlie Haines and Scott scored with assists to Bladd as the juniors remained undefeated with two wins and a tie.
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Raiders
Brampton
Lawrence
Junior Beaumont
Johnny Haines
Pic Dillon
Goodrich
Milton Fame
Haines
Scott
Bladd
Acton
Oakville
Christmas Day Services At Local Anglican Churches
Norval St Pauls Church hosts 11 30 pm midnight Eucharist on December 24. St Johns Weaverton holds holy Eucharist on December 25. Hornby St Stephens offers 11 am Holy Eucharist on December 25. Georgetown United Church led by Rev John M Smith hosts Sunday School at 10 am Christmas Service at 11 am and a Candlelight Service at 7 pm with CGIT and Junior Choir. Sunday School Christmas Concert set for Friday December 1s at 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Hornby
Stewarttown
J. E. Maxwell
L.T
St. Paul’s Church
St. John's Church
Fev
Aitown
St. Stephen's Church
Georgetown United Church
John M. Smith
CGIT
Christmas Services at Baptist Church and St Alban’s
The Baptist Church lists services led by Rev. Chas. R. Gower including The Manger and the Throne and His Name shall be call ed Wonderful with Sunday School at 11 am and BYPU at 8 pm. St George's Church and St Alban’s arch Glen Williams note Christmas Eve midnight communion and Christmas day Holy Communion with morning services and evening prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’ Arch
Glen Williams
United Church Stance Opposes Gambling Referring to Halton Presbytery
Letter from John M. Smith urges Georgetown Herald readers to examine The Board of Evangelism and Social Service statement opposing church fundraising by raffles and games of chance. It cites treasuries, legal codes, and warns against lotteries for charitable purposes.
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Georgetown Herald
Georgetown
Ontario
Halton Presbytery
United Church of Canada
United Church
Board of Evangelism and Social Service
Our Church
Government of Canada
Parliament of
Canada
Presbytery
John M. Smith
Fir Tree's Christmas concert at Limehouse Memorial Hall
Miss Jean Ruddell presented a Christmas program featuring a musical playlet The Fir Tree's Christmas and an operetta The Maid and the Golden Slipper with Cinderella and the Prince. Santa Claus distributed gifts as pupils and locals enjoyed recitations and carols and the evening concluded with music by Mr. Varey Mrs. Mulder and Joe McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ruddell
Limehouse Memorial Hall
A. W. Benton
Hawley
Bert Benton
Dinah
Nell Benton
Sam
Jim Forbes
Santa Claus
Jack Lawson
Philip Coulter
Ruddell
Varey
O. Mulder
Joe McDonald
A. Norton
Hamilton
Alex Wright
Toronto
A. W. Lane
Montreal
C. A. Fosters
Jones
Mia Patsy Jones
Jack Sole
Mrs. Howes
the Herald
Social and Personal Notes With Local Christmas Greetings
Mr and Mrs Bill Kelly announce Christmas in town with Mrs Ann Kelly and Paddy of Ajax joining for the holiday. The items mention D Kelly and Da in an affectionate local social update celebrating the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kelly
Ann
Paddy
Ajax
Christemas
D. Kelly
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