Bus Franchise Clash Sparks Town Debate On Routes
Town council debates stopping a bus line from operating off its franchise route while taxi firms demand fair licensing. Officials discuss park entrance improvements, street lights, a pay booth, and a new six room school due to rising enrolment. recreation plans seek a $2500 grant.
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Bytley - To
Munnt
MacDonald
Petch
Taki
Clarence Kennady
Inglewood - Milton
Normandy Boulevard
Jim Ross
Kennedy
Mke Council
Marshall
Too Many Sweets Says School Dentist in January Memo
A Georgetown school report notes February attendance drives for honors and a hockey win 4 2 by High School Grade IX over Public School. Dr B J O’Meara warns of rising cavities with 416 GPS students, 1258 total cavities, 1099 fillings, urging early dental care and parental input for fall projects.
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Georgetown
GHS
Blake ‘Twalls
Danny Hewitt
Jim Jensimigek
Lynn ‘MacNeale
GPS
Mm — Kirkw
Srade
Georgetowns
Actons
Lieornaby
Acton
B. J. O'Meara
O'Meara
Teens Dances Chaperone Plan Draws City Attention
The article reports complaints over late night dances with no chaperones. The GRC advocates midnight closing and proposes parent chaperone involvement. A Midtown meeting is set to discuss a proposed plan, with council instructing the clerk to contact the teen delegation.
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GRC
Midtown
Council
Fireside Follows St. John's Service at Brantford Church
Morning worship at St. John's United Church featured Rev. J. Smith on the theme Our Christian Fellowship from Acts 2 20 to 47. Music by Mr Alfred Tort Ban and Mr Rodger Swinton with John Moses. evening talk by Brantford candidate Mr iy Mitchell Brantford spoke on The Challenge of Ryerson Beach Summer School and its impact on youth. Fellowship meeting followed with camp songs, musical numbers, Ryerson scenes, and lunch.
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Alfred
Herbert Erwin
Mipléter
Iy Mitchell
Brantford
Ryerson
Ryerson Beach
Hodger
Swinton
John _Moses
Rer
Beck
Mr. Moses
Ashgrove Weather and Community Notes Keep Six Weeks Warm
The item mentions an old Canadian town note about wanting six more weeks of winter weather for snow protection, a church meeting miscount correction, and local social updates. It records Frank Ruddell as treasurer of two boards, a 12th wedding anniversary for Frank and his wife, and Sunday activities at local churches and homes. It also notes a Farm Forum gathering hosted by J J Ismond and discussions on Canadians being well fed.
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Frank Ruddell
Ruddell
Frank Wilson
Woodbridge
Marilyn
Ross Miller
Nashville
Jessie
Mae
Gordon
Whogfield
Floyd Brigden
Ad Bailey
J. J. Ismond
Farm Forum
Francis Thompson
Stove Trouble Sparks King Street Fire Call
Fire brigade responded during supper hour to Steve Emmerson’s King Street home after an oil stove gave trouble. No injuries reported. property was checked and restored.
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Steve Emmerson
King Street
Council Set To Decide On Housing Plan At Tonight Meeting
Mayor Cleave said several delegations would attend and a War Time Housing representative's visit to outline purchase plans was postponed to the next council meeting.
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Cleave
Victoria Fire Brigade Seeks Higher Grant and Vehicle Fire Tools
Fire Chief Harry Savings urged extending the main fire brigade grant from 750 dollars and approved purchase of a view extinguisher for car fires plus two new lengths of hose. He noted protection in the area is adequate but the brigade seeks a grant increase. The report also covers 1949 fire damages including a 10,000 dollar house fire at Dre W C Stiles and several other property losses with two false alarms.
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Victoria
Victoria’. Créscent
Harry Savings
Dre W. C. Stiles
El“wood MacDougall
Resitterree
Bob ‘Lane
Roy Wig Kins
Logan
Swort
Jack ‘Presswood
John Street
Bantam All Stars Win Series in Orangeville Tilt
Georgetown Bantam all stars edge Orangeville 4-1 in game two to clinch the series after Orangeville took the opener 4-2. Scorers for Georgetown were Timleck Sienko Cooper and G Webster as the squad advances to face Hespeler this Saturday with an OMHA doubleheader planned.
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Bantam All-Stars
Orangeville
Georgetown
Wdge
Timleck
Sienko
Cooper
G. Webster
Sandy
Mackenzie ‘Ae
Julian Reed
Jim Timleck
Ron Breen
Richard Sienko
George ‘Webster
Dale Sedore
Bob Freestone
Bob Allen
David Cooper
Ron Ritchie
Gerald Scott
Jim Wilson
Lyn MacNeale
Bob Webster
Hespeler
Industrial bowlers plan post season playoff series
Captains of industrial bowling teams agree to finish the schedule after eleven weeks then two weeks of total pin counts. The two lowest teams will duel in an elimination series for the Lucky Strike trophy. Current standings show Combines leading, followed by Alliance and S&S Local 24 with regional scores noted. High last week includes Alf Kirby, Dick Prust, Ev Wilson, and others with the Big Ten players also listed.
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Combines
Alliance
Alf’ Kirby
Dick Prust
Ev Wilson
Big Ten
Bil Anderson
Duke Wilson
Nip Shipway
Ace Bailey
Alf Kirby
Harvey: Chappel
Ernie ‘Peters
Maurice Herbert
Lew Brandford
Ballinafad Jockeys Edge Credit Valley In Semi Final
Ballinafad earned a 4 2 victory over Credit Valley in Friday night semi final action. Mercham Snow Brown and Kirkwood scored for Ballinafad while Cedar Valley later whitewashed 3 0 in Monday night play with Sam and Kirkwood tallied three goals. finals begin Friday.
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Ballinafad
Credit Valley
Mercham
Snow
Brown
Kirkwood
Cedar Valley
Abe
Sam
Rockwood Performs Classical Selections at Georgetown Concert
John Rogkwood Rockwood presented a baritone recital at Georgetown with a varied program. Nearly all numbers were well known classics including Morning Evening Desert Song On the Road to Mandalay Trees and Oh What Beautiful Morning. Miss June Clarke of Brampton sang four soprano solos Come Unto Him Come Ye Blessed Sunrise and You Will You Remember, ending with The Lord's Prayer.
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John's United
Georgetown
Cocert
Rosewood
Soptaho
Flearlee
Humberd
Mr. Rockwood
Lords Frayer
June Clarke
Brampton
Boy Scout Activities Schedule in Georgetown Area
The February events include a Boy Scout Jamboree Film on Friday the 10th at 7 30 p.m in St John s Sunday School room inviting all Scouts Cubs parents and friends A Scout Committee meeting with president R Hardman on Thursday the 9th at 7 30 p.m Invested members include Ron Breen Paul Prust and Allan Darby The 1st Georgetown now has 24 invested members A patrol led by Jim Buck earned the Honour Pennant for last week A Sunday service is planned for February 19 at 3 p m at St John United Church The Halton Scouters Meeting will be held in Georgetown on February 17
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Scout Committee
R. Hardman
Ron Breen
Paul Prust
Allan Darby
1St
Georgetown
St. Jon United Church
Halton Scouters
Milton Brown elected president of Halton Cooperative Medical Services
Milton J. Brown of Norval was elected president of Halton Cooperative Medical Services at the annual meeting in Milton Court House last Saturday. The organization reported higher deficits, an $8,000 government bond investment, and members’ equities of $1,472.55 for 1949. The treasurer noted increased savings, hospital cooperation, and continued growth alongside hospital relations and board efficiency.
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Milton J. Brown
Norval
Halton Cooperative Medical Services
Milton Court House
Paul Fishler
Burlington
Ross
Legsworth
Freeman
R. S. Heetherington
Unn
William Dales
Wilim R. Hume
Chester
Milton
George Atkins
Joseph
Wickson
Bronte
Archie King
Hornby
Gausence Meares
Robertson
Acton
Ernine Georgetown
Heathering
Benditates
Halton
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Fis
Victoria -Creacent
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Women's Institute
Lions Club and
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H. C. Bailey
Institute
Maclaren
Lions Club
Fair-Board
Retail Merchants’ Association
Dept. “of Highways
Geor_getown
Hydro
Charles Street
Church
Factory
Lyons’ and Tuck
A. c. Collins
Bell Telephone Co
Mill Street
Brill
Scott, Jackson Construction
Norman Snyder
Tuck
Recreation Commission
Alex Maclaren
Jack Malcolm
Erwin Lewis
Mann
Uelph
Durham
Xing
Viear
Cbunell
Mareral
Reeve
Guelph
Eto
Hyde
Court of Revision
Neeve Marshall
Reeve MacDonald
Drs Petch
Lyons and
Pullic
Edwin Wilson
Wilson
Cornell
Belover
Reeve Marshall
Fsom
J. L. Self
Ape Maclaren
M. Baxter
Club Midtown
Old Town Hall
Wump
Hazel
Sick Children’s Hospital
ST. John's Service
Ashgrove
G.R.C. News
OMHA
Bill MacCormack
George McClure
Bud Watey
Blake Inglis
Butch Schenk
Paul Barber
Willliam Hunter
Walter Alexander
Lawrence Rayner
Bob McGill
Dave Bowman
Ian MacNeale
Jamie Cunningham
Carman Maltby
Roy Guest
Leafs
Canadiens
Hawks
Bruins
Marlies
Galt
PeeWee
Barrie
St. Kits
John Rogkwood Thwills
BOY Scout News
Gant
Jim Buck
Milton Brown
C.M.S
Tyler
Shire
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