24 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
1
Members of the Georgetown HOPE chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Christmas party Friday afternoon with over fifty guests. President led the event and Mrs. Mary Anne Corbett attended to celebrate. The sorority has been donating services in the past weeks.
Martin Halton appointee Sheridan College Board and Halton County council faced a motion ruled out of order. The meeting featured a turkey dinner prepared by trainees and a potluck helped by local groups. Santa Claus visits from Georgetown Kinsmen Frank Bryant and Jack Lavoie preceded gifts for Sunshine School and HOPE Workshop attendees.
The meeting of the Zetaity Alpha Chapter notes outside board appointments bound except for County Council members. Reeve Coulter and others oppose deferring appointments. Dr. Carl Martin is officially appointed to Sheridan College Board of Governors amid procedural debates and a December social. The gathering also highlights a HOPE workshop talk on work with mentally retarded adults and a charity drive raising funds for HOPE workshop activities.
The fragmentary OCR notes reference police activity from a police month, listing items such as arrests fines vehicle accidents injuries summonses complaints and missing persons. No specific dates locations names or outcomes are present to identify a distinct incident.
A three car pileup at the Guelph Mountainview intersection Wednesday afternoon was the week’s most serious of half a dozen collisionsGeorgetown police investigated during the period.
The Halton Board of Education approves an $1800 annual honorarium for RC board members and $50 monthly increases for the new county board chairs. The move consolidates pay from outgoing boards and aligns on a $150 monthly cap, with some existing salaries reduced by 1200 yearly. A vehicle damage incident near Oakville noted a collision involving seven locals as the new structure begins January 1.
An enjoyable social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Service honored their 25th wedding anniversary with the Wilson and Quiy Service families. Archie Service presented sterling silver place settings, and Alex and Huby thanked guests for the pleasant surprise. A three tiered hand decorated cake graced the dining table. Guests traveled from Port Erie, Toronto, Nillgrove, Georgetown and Allston. Helen Banfield sustained minor injuries in a separate incident near the arena. A car accident caused damage to two vehicles on Mountain Road. no injuries reported. Trustees discussed attendance penalties for board members at meetings.
Emmerson announces the 1969 committee chairmen and a plan to introduce new councillors through informal meetings. The article notes a December UCW gathering at John's United Church Women with 42 attendees, a candlelit supper, Christmas carols, and a devotional, plus the mayor elect’s move to reveal committee appointments ahead of the January 6 installation.
Town clubs join in a communal Christmas baskets effort to provide food and toys to residents. Lions Kinsmen Kiwanis Jaycees Rotary and other groups coordinate packing and distribution of baskets containing turkey cranberries potatoes vegetables desserts and canned goods for families in need.
The town announces its new council administration with Reeve Wm Hunter as finance head and Ward 1 councillor Ernest Hyde leading town planning and development. Ward 3 councillor Harry Levy oversees administration. Wm F Smith remains ward chairman. Donne Denison to Parks and Recreation. Sandy Mackenzie to Sewers and Sanitation. Ric Morrow and two new Ward 3 members to property and industrial. Deputy Reeve Arthur Speight will oversee fire protection and ambulance services alongside county duties.
The Shorthorns, including two Canadian entries, won major classes at the Chicago event led by standout Aberfeldy Jason and Rebecca. Local turnout, chaired by a deputy reeve, plans to restructure committee meetings with monthly sessions on finance and administration. A Georgetown Market collision caused $125 in damage to two cars, while mileage allowances discussed as officials push for streamlined council work.
Two Georgetown men were convicted of driving while disqualified and will serve 15 days in jail each under Judge JR Black. The sentences, handed down this week, come as the men fail to respond to probation. Local officials had urged stricter enforcement while Georgetown police prepared the case for council review.
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