School Council Backs Four Room Addition to Howard Wrigglesworth
Georgetown council approved a by law to add four classrooms to Howard Wrigglesworth School after a Monday discussion. Mayor Armstrong and fellow councillors supported immediate action citing rising enrollments. estimated cost is 80 050 dollars.
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Georgetown Council
Grean
Howard Wrigglesworth Coirs
Shhool
Ray Salter
Salter
Saltery
Armstrong
Dr. McGilvray
Ashngrove Mission Band and WMS Meet Last Week
The Bright Star Mission Band met at Evelyn Bird's home with Evelyn presiding. Allan Brownridge was accompanist. Sandra Tindale gave the secretary's report. Verna Picket the treasurer's. Bobby Ruddell led the program and a solo followed. offering was received by Susan Tindale and Karen Brigden and dedicated by Adrienne NI. The WMS met Tuesday afternoon February 9 at Mrs. Frank Ruddell's home with Mrs. Frank Wilson presiding. Continuous readings, prayers, devotional, and mission displays highlighted a busy afternoon.
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Bright Star Mission
Evelyn Bird
Evelyn
Allan Brownridge
Sandra Tindale
Verna Picket
David Giffen
Catherine Hunter
Bobby Ruddell
Nancy Hunter
Susan Tindale
Karen Brigden
Adrienne NI
Horace Barnes
Doris Picket
WMS
Frank Ruddell
Frank Wilson
Leslie Giffen
Korea
John Bellboddy
Clayton Wilson
Hector Bird
John Raddell
Tom Blackett
Europe
Frank Riddell
Wilfrid Bird
Williams
Ballinafad Life Membership Pin for Mrs Lindsay
Mrs N Russ hosted the February W A meeting and the highlight was presenting a Life Membership certificate and pin to Mrs S H Lindsay after twenty five years as a member. The event included readings, prayers, and a social time with plans for an Easter quilt sale and Scripture cake.
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S. H. Lindsay
Russ
Marshall
Lindsay
Madill
Matthews
N. Russ
Brantford
Hela
Galt
W.I
Sommerville
James Kirkwood
Harding
Mary McDo
Lawr
Sol
R. C. Kirkwood
Toronto
Sandy
Kate MekKay
M. Baker
Taxi license granted at Monday council meeting
Norman Brown, a former town councillor and local bakery operator, received a taxi licence at the council session. Elmer Wright urged appointing a delegate to study Credit Valley Conservation measures to protect river boundaries and water supply. The Yellowjackets Motorcycle Club was granted use of the park July 3 to 5 for a field meet and endurance test expected to attract up to 300 riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Brown
Brown
Elmer Wright
Port Credit
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Wright
Etobicoke
Georgetown
Yellowjackets Motorcycle Club
Ald
Don Hutchinson
Nephew of Dr Arthur McAllister retires grain firm Edmonton manager
J Albert Kyle, nephew of Dr Arthur McAllister, retires as Edmonton office manager for Alberta Pacific Grain Co Ltd after a 23 year tenure. Born in Ontario and raised in Wetaskiwin, he built a long career from agent in Strome to northern Alberta traveling superintendent, then assistant divisional superintendent, and finally Edmonton manager. In his honour three events featured gifts such as a wristwatch, traveling bag, and angler’s outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McAllister
J. Albert Kyle
Edmonton
Alberta Pacific Grain Company Ltd
Kippen
Ontario
London
Kyle
Wetaskiwin
Strome
Alberta
Alberta Pacific
Robert C Given Prominent Holstein Man and Farmer
Robert C Given 87 died at his home after fourteen months of illness. He and his son RC Given and Son were renowned in show circles, winning prizes at the Royal Winter Fair and Canadian National Exhibitions. Survived by his wife Ruth A Bloxham four children and two brothers, with services at McClure Funeral Home and burial in Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown.
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Robert 'c Given
Mr. Given
Cadi
Given
Son
John Given
Mary Ann Kirkwood
Erin Township
Ruth A. Bloxham
Rockwood
Ashgrove
Mra. H. E. Ostrander
Ethel
Kathleen
Cecil
Mra C. R. Emerson
Elizabeth
Unis
Mack Given
Delisle
Saskatchewan
Mark Given
McClure Funeral Home
John Stone
Elwood Snow
Thomas Given
H. Craig Reid
Earl Moore
Orton
Fred
Frank Hingham
Toronto
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Hornby Fire Victims Fund Collection Organized
The Hornby community organized a fund for the La ver family who lost three members their home and all contents in the district s worst fire ever. Alfred Srigden and Emmerson Laver are named officials as neighbours aid Mrs Laver with temporary shelter and furniture collections gathered by St Stephen s Ladies Guild.
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Hornby
Laver
Nev
J. E. Maxwell
Norvol
Herald Office
Maxwell Alfred Srigden
Emmerson
New Accountant Appointed at Royal Bank Branch
G D Gopsil appointed as accountant at the Royal Bank branch in Sundridge succeeding Miss Brenda Robinson. Gopsil, originally from Arthur, is unmarried and stands four feet five inches tall.
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Royal Bank
Brenda Robinson
Hare
G. D. Gopsil
Sundridge
Mr. Gopaill
Arthur
Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Social and personal items list visits and family events in town. Florence Kentner and Calvin Clark kin visit while others from Windsor Toronto Guelph Buffalo acton and Montreal attend gatherings. Local birthdays and hospital updates accompany the week’s social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kentner
Florida
Calvin Clark
Wyoming
Garfield McGilvray
Jack- Rush
Marilyn
Gary
Toronto
H. Stockford
Egith .Morris
Windsor
William
Ostrander
Emery St
Rent Control Decision in Georgetown Ends March Second
Georgetown council deliberated on rent control ending March 2. Reeve Stan Allen and allies urged action while opposing entries warned of costs and legality. Mayor Armstrong declined current support, noting future review possible if conditions worsen.
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Georgetown
Stan Allen
Sargent
Hale
McGillivray
Lyons
Norton
Ilegal
Armstrong
Miller Shorthorn Honored for Record Milk Production
At a breed meeting in Guelph Miller Brothers were awarded a bronze medal certificate for Shiver Holme Wander ing Rose, a 2 year old high Canadian Miller Shorthorn cow. She produced 8,710 pounds of milk and 318 pounds of butterfat in a 305 day period.
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Miller Rothers
Georgetown
Royal Hotel
Guelph
Miller Brothers
Crash in Glen Williams Damages Vehicles and Leaves Charge
A car and a pick-up truck collided in Glen Williams in front of Beaumont Knitting Mills on Saturday morning. The truck driven north by Albert Presswood sustained 400 in damage and the car driven by Harold Gilkes 450. A Brampton man faces hit and run charges after sideswiping Ralph Schmidt’s truck at the 9th Line entrance, with Schmidt’s Baden-bound truck sustaining minor damage and the Brampton car incurring 300 in damage.
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Glen Willams
Beaumont Knitting Mills
Albert Presswood
Harold Gilkes
KR. R
Norval
Brampton
9Th Line
Ralph Schmidt
Baden
Honour bride elect at supper party in Ottawa
A supper party at the home of manager Robert Darou marked the departure of Miss Brenda Robinson from the Royal Bank staff. She and Mr Gunther Frey were married at Knox Presbyterian Church a week ago Saturday, with a corsage and gifts including a Kenwood blanket and a travelling clock.
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Robert
Robert Darou
Brenda Robinson
Royal Bank
Gunther Frey
Forever
Saturday Hockey Seeks More Coaches and Managers
Saturday morning hockey draws parents to the arena as Pat Patterson OHA chief referee hints at possible refereeing. Volunteers are urged to coach or manage, with some coaches handling up to four teams. Next Saturday is free of games to host Little NHL actions on March th. Midgets, American League, and Junior divisions will run from 8 AM, with ages 12 to 13, 10 to 11, and 8 to 9, respectively. All players must be registered with proof of age.
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Pat Patterson Oha
Gord James
del Beaumont
Bill James
Bungy Ward
Providence
Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
JUNIO
Marlboroa
Guelph C. Hatchilton
Galt
Ballinafadad Evening Auxiliary Meeting Report
The Ballinafadad Evening Auxiliary held its monthly meeting at Mrs Archie Lawr s home with president Mrs F J Sharti presiding. Members answered roll call with a prayer after the opening hymn. Mrs Russ read John 12 44 50. Plans were made for a tea at Mrs oats home on February 28. Snow gave a reading on Christian stewardship.
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Ballinafadad
Archie Lawr
Mra
F. J Sharti
Russ
Re Oats
Snow
Six Join Alliance 25 Year Club
Six employees of Alliance Paper Mills Ltd joined the 25 Year Club at a Legion Hall dinner dance. Pins were given to Jack Crichton William Bryden Roy Ward Ted Appleyard Ed McMann and James Wiseman. Sixty guests enjoyed turkey dinner music and dancing with the Modern Aires Orchestra.
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Alliance Paper ‘Mills, Ltd
Legion Hall
Jack Crichton
William Bryden
Roy Ward
Ted Appleyard
Ed McMann
James Wiseman
Yvonne Thibodeau
Modern Aires Orchestra
Loyal True Blues Lodge heads cooking school team
Mrs Harry Shortl leads the Loyal True Blue Lodge 393 planning to sponsor the Canada Packers cooking school again. Early April dates have been set. Mra Mary Shortill heads the lodge with officers elected at a recent meeting including Mra Albert Carter past mistress and other officers such as Mra Ernie Rawson deputy mistress Mra George Greig recording secretary Mra Victor McNiven financial secretary Mra Bob Gant treasurer Mra Harvey Lusty chaplain Mra Dennis Wright director of ceremonies Mra Norman Lowery conductor Mrs V Rawson and Mrs Ken Harris tyler.
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Loyal
True Blue Lodge
Canada Packers
Marry Shortill
Albert Carter
Ernie Rawson
George Greig
Victor McNiven
Bob "Gant
Harvey Lusty
Dennis Wright
Norman Lowery
V. ‘Rawson
Ken Harris Tylera
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Howard Wrigglesworth
Reeve Allen
Gray
Ray Thompson
Steel Company of Canada
Ashngrove
Mission Band
W.M.S
Ballinafad
S. R. Lindsay
W.A
F. Smith
Christian Fellowship
Christ
Lfe
Orm Brown
Robert C Given
Holstein
Robert ‘Waldie
Mraiam Robertson
Acton
Mra_Irwin_Noble
William Robinson
Edgar Eyres
Jean -Anne
John Anglis
Maple ‘Avenue
Darlene Walker
Kapen Shor- Gary
Herbert
Christopher Treat
Webley Daron
Gharon King
Bettyane Johnson
Mary Evans
Etta Hume
Janice Chapin
Gwynneth McGowan
Montreal
W. A. McGowan
Henry Isley
Palmerston Hospital
Joadah Hough
Martin Street
J. A. Hambleton
Orangeville
A. Pattenden
Ellis Hambleton
Rowe Hambleton
Marilyn Bell
University of Western Ontario
Tandon
Mary Jane
Coombs
Stratford
Donald Fraser
Woodstock
University
Mary
Cecil McNamara
King Street
Sharonen
Jill Ranham
Judy N. John Findlay
Michal Pm Biehn
Lynn Ritchie
Jane As *Thompson
Randy Hibbert
Heather Harber
Ueaco
Hostor
Miller Shorthorn
Glen Williams
Alliance
Mrs
Harry Shortl
True Blues
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