14 Feb 1963
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1963
Page
1
Rumors swirl over the future of the historic Holy Cross Church as a decision stalls. public input and official delay leave the fate unresolved while local residents watch for formal announcements.
The article reports mill management and union representatives disputing the decision to close a long used crossing. It notes council should examine railway rights to keep the crossing open and seeks public cooperation to locate pre 1900 Tony records, with historical material stored after a town hall fire.
Town officials propose a dumping fee at the municipal landfill to cover waste disposal costs. A public works chair notes bids included performance bonds and contract provisions. contractors object to paying for burying waste while seeking industry support. The mayor and clerk oversee the tender process and its evaluation.
Bob Stevenson reported a second break in at Stevenson's Men’s Wear in Delrex Market Centre. Thieves seized suits coats hats undergarments and socks, with an initial loss estimate near 3500. Police believe the break occurred between 3 39 am and daylight. An inventory taken after the theft will determine the total value.
A Tyronte driver Harold Gordon Fournier died suddenly at his home 55 Weber Drive leaving a bereaved wife and ten children. The death was discovered Sunday morning by a customer at the Pever Delrex Smoke Shop after a welfare incident at the residence. Funeral services and interment followed at Santaeon Cemetery.
Public School Board secretary reported plans to fence Remembrance Park pond at Coane Oypee Scienced to prevent drowning after a child nearly fell in. Board debated water level and temporary snow fence options while noting park aesthetics. Separate notices discussed break in at Harrison Public School with $25 missing and dog control improving yet still a nuisance at recess.
A townwide Scout Week featured a church parade and parade through main streets to aid a widow and ten children. Activities included Queen steps, a race, a theater pageant, and a public toast, with involvement from the IOOF Hall and local groups.
Fragmented weather notes and local items appear amid garbled lines referencing schools, donors, and regional places. The readable bits suggest a page with forecasts, school mentions, and civic notices intertwined with stray names and incomplete phrases.
Fragmentary note describes repurposing an eye post office as a municipal building. It mentions street dates, approvals, and local officials weighing the plan and potential uses. The fragment preserves names and dates in a scattered form, with unclear sequence of events.
A shaky OCR reading lists 1964 regional meeting details with names such as Hyde, Davedson, Massena, Peck, Fram, Pouwsee, Covet, Walther, Bradley, and others. It mentions officers termed the best and front-row attendees, with roles like secretary and treasurer.
Hyde accuses Bligh of exaggeration over the Silvercreek reservoir connection and water contamination claims while detailing culvert work on Mary Street. The dispute centers on town water supply, pollution risks, and proposed infrastructure subsidies as residents seek clarity amid ongoing concerns.
Council weighs traffic light plan with Dr Emmerson Dr Bill Smith and others opposing citing costs and impact. Mayor Hyde defends two hour daily limit and timed signals 60 seconds on Main 40 on Mill while noting potential wider benefits and public safety.
A local incident about a flooded stream and ice danger prompted a school board to review safety and a park stream's condition. Concerns over stray dogs and park safety were raised along with plans to improve schoolyard and public area vigilance.
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