Reeve reverses decision on ambulance purchase debate
Reeve Allen and Drs. Harrison Sykes and Hyde spar over buying a new ambulance. Sykes argues a 1951 model can be bought for 300 dollars in Toronto and urges ten drivers to boost the brigade, while Hyde and others push for economy and no new debt. The council weighs layoffs, a 1956 deficit, and renting hydro space to house equipment.
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Reeve
Reeve Allen
Harrison
Sykes
Ambulance
Toronto
Dr. Hyde
Mclure
Armstrong
isseoe_ ibalance
Herald
Beling
Canada
Neove Allen
Harrison Wood
Hydro
Cross Street
Hydro Commission
Georgetown Clerk-Treasurer Resigns After Five Years
Georgetown clerk-treasurer announces resignation in a letter to the council at their Monday meeting. He requests the resignation take effect by March 31. The council accepted the resignation with regret but took no action on a successor.
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Georgetown
Council
Kelly
Charles A McLellan 72 buried in Mount Forest Cemetery
Charles A McLellan 72 died at 22 Charles St February 11 and was buried at Mount Forest Cemetery after a funeral service led by Rev. Arthur Leggett. He farmed in Mount Forest district before retirement and is survived by his wife Ella Livingstone daughter Mrs Ross two grandchildren Murray and Eleanore Ross two sisters Mrs James Ross and Miss Annie McLellan of Toronto.
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Charles A. McLellan
Charles St
Mount Forest Cemetery
Arthur Leggett
Arthur
Charles R
Ian
Grant Mclellan
Stanley McPherson
John Livingstone
John
McLellan
Mount Forest
Joe Sen
Charlies St
Ella Livingstone
Ross
Murray
Eleanore Ross
James Ross
Annie McLellan
Toronto
Halton Presbytery Dinner Meeting in St John’s Georgetown
The Halton Presbytery of the United Church met in St John’s United Georgetown on Tuesday February 9 at 2 pm. Reverend Redvers Brown led devotion and Reverend M G Mee presented the day’s agenda. New members were introduced and Alex Maclaren spoke for St John’s welcoming visitors.
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Halton
Lynwood
Waterdown
Ordain Seven Elders at St John’s United
Sunday services at St John’s united to ordain seven new elders led by Emmerson who urged life over talk. Mr McFarlane preached on Acts 5 12 15 and stressed that holy living surpasses talent in faithfulness.
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St. John’s
Emmerson
Georgetown St Kits Are Bonspiel Winners
Twenty rinks from St Catharines Dundas Brampton Erin Hillsburgh Fergus and Georgetown competed for curling honors at Georgetown Arena on Feb 14 with the 9am draw decided on the final stone. Nels Robinson's Georgetown rink won with Hutchinson of Fergus second and Overland of Hillsburg third. Vern Archer took the consolation prize. In the final draw the Nels Bond rink of St Catharines was first, Bessey of Georgetown second and Ackroyd of Brampton third. Goldie earned the consolation.
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St. Catharines
Dundas
Brampton
Erin
Hillsburgh
Fergus
Georgetown
Nels Robinson
Hutchinson
Overland
Hillsburg
Vern Archer
Nels Bond
Bessey
Main Street Crash Damages Car and Truck
A Thursday afternoon collision at Main and Church streets caused about 800 in damages. No injuries were reported to drivers Jim Lyons and Ern Hyde. Hyde’s car struck the sidewalk near a fire hydrant. Hyde car damage was about 400 and truck damage about 200. Cst. Nelson Trafford investigated.
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Main
Church Streets
Jim Lyons
Church St
Ern Hyde
Ewing
Hyde
Church Street
Cst
Nelson Trafford
Church Hall Meeting Plans Dinner Hosted by Farnell Family
After a brief business session at the church hall the group shared a lunch. The planning committee for the evening consisted of Mr and Mrs Farnell Del French and Merv Cook.
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Graham Farnell
del French
Merv Cook
Three Break-ins Net Thieves $100
A panel to gain entry to the beverage room in the Legion was used in three break-ins that netted about $100. Ted Scott investigated this incident.
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The
Legion
Ted Scott
Weather note compares snow totals with last February
A reader letter compares current heavy snow to February last year noting 16 snowy days and 22 inches total. The writer implies this season may exceed last year’s snow burden.
Legionnaire Speaks at Georgetown Rotary Meeting
The Georgetown Rotary Club met at Fairview Inn with guests as Les Clark head of the Can Legion in Halton and Peel counties speaking on Legion history and welfare work. Ralph Hawes was named Red Cross representative and plans for the April minstrel show proceed with Steamer Emmerson and others lining up notable acts.
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Georgetown Rotary Club
Fairview Inn
Les Clark
John S
Jack Muckart
Clark
Can. Legion
Halton
Peel
Canada
Wheldon Emmerson
Georgetown Rotary
Young Families Host Small Birthday and Party Lineup
Joanne Crawford marked her first party with help from Kevin Townsend Lorie Hyde Bruce Lewis and Kim Crawford. Bobby Bakers seventh Serbay celebrated with Margaret Alice Dean Tommy Isabel Afineke Jackie Gertie and Gills. Barbara Bonnie Hill hosted a Valentine gathering with Joy Haines Anie Bouskill Brenda Eleanor Para Pat Armitage Betty Joan Raren Nancy Korzack and cousins Jack Lynne Barclay. Mrs Percy Saxe mentions her uncle god aunt Br and Mrs 3 son.
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Joanne Crawford
Charles Crawford
Barbara
Bonnie Hill
Joy Haines
Anie Bouskill
Brenda Norton
Eleanor Hill
Para
Pat Armitage
Betty Sargent
Joan Crawford
Raren
Nancy Korzack
Jack
Lynne Barclay
Panel discusses Georgetown sewage plant expansion costs
Council members examined a proposal totaling 830000 dollars to build a new sewage disposal plant for Georgetown and to extend trunk power from the current site. A primary treatment option could cut about 300000 dollars, while adding to the existing plant could raise capacity to 650000 gallons daily but still not fully serve the town.
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Domemona
Georgetown
Dutton
Dept. of Health
Fred Harrison
Walter Gray
4Op Authority
Stan Allen
Apie Hyde
Harry Hale
Hyde
Georgetown Raiders Defeat Barrie Flyers In High-Tempo Match
Georgetown Raiders overwhelmed the Junior A Barrie Flyers 94 in a fast paced Monday night tussle before about 800 fans. Ron Dixon Bud Varey and Junior Beaumont led a strong team effort with multiple scorers and solid defense. Playoffs begin Friday with Raiders trailing Oakville by one point and the top seed to be decided. Norm Brown won the bond and donates proceeds to charity.
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Georgetown Raiders
Barrie Flyers
Flyers
Barrie
Norrence
Raiders
Ron Dixon
Bud Varey
Junior Beaumont
Dick Cherry
Pete Bradkin
Smith
Barrie Crew
Nick Ferri
Bill Chard
Brydson
Chard
Duggan
Seice Ae
Georgetown
Oakville
Norm Brown
Main St
Norm
Salvation Army
W A Sale and Euchre Event At Limehouse Memorial Hall
The W A held a successful bake sale and euchre in Limehouse Memorial Hall on Saturday evening with Mrs N der and Neilson winning at cards. Mrs Jessie McEnery received a Lloyd end. Ladies served lunch afterwards. Mrs Campbell Sinclair hosted Sunday School at her home on Saturday afternoon for Joy Patterson and Rockwood residents. Mr and Mrs McDonald of Sand Lake visited family over the weekend with the Norman Quibells. The WMS met at Mrs A W Norton’s home.
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W.A
Limehouse
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Main Street
Ern Batkin
Legionnaire
Glen Williams
Glen
Percy Saxe
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Barrie Jnr. Flyers
Jamie Cunningham
Dave Irons
Emiraee Neweereetes
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Orillia
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