Holiday Visitors Here and There
A list of Christmas and New Year visits from town residents and former residents. Families hosted relatives from Montreal Windsor Brampton Ottawa St Catharines Guelph Niagar a Falls and more, with travels to Florida London Brussels and Islington for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Prouse
Margaret St
Little Britain
W. D. Ferguson
Montreal
Ian Ritchie
Orchard
Andy Drugan
Roger
Hale Drive
Windsor
A. Baskerville
Normandy Blvd
Fort Erie
Fred
Stewart Maywood
Ottawa
Florida
John Edgar
Gower Court
William Jervis
Clinton
Win Nlfred Edgar
Brussels
Jack. Hart
St. Catharines
Bank of Commerce
Stan Finlay
Durham St
George. Burt
R. R
Russell Gray
Florence Lock and Dennis
Jennie Foster
Tush Foster
Toronto
Alex MacGillivray
McGilvray Crescent
D. G. MacGillivray
Niagara Falls
S. B. James
Coldwater
Weather recaps and seasonal notes from 1982
The item records total rainfall for 1982 and notes highs and lows from 1962. It mentions a high of 91 on July 8 and a low of 20 below in December, with closing wishes to the Herald staff from Alicia Ey C. Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Alicia Ey C. Scott
Sun
Mon
Mercury
Alicia F. C. Scott
Jack Frost
Gar
Four Corners
Iifeless
Automat
Airforce Daughter Meets Prince Philip at Baden Baden Visit
Jean Waldorf an Air Force officer stationed at Baden Baden Germany, met Prince Philip during his December visit to the base. Air Vice Marshal Wray introduced her, and the prince discussed Labrador with her after learning of her prior posting at Gagose Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Waldorf
Eliabeth St
Offeer
Jean Waldorf
Prince Philip
Air Force Base
Baden Baden
Germany
Labrador
Fvo Waldorf
Wray
Simultaneous Week of Prayer Services Begin January 6
Churches in Georgetown plan simultaneous services for the Universal Week of Prayer starting January 6 and running through Friday. The observance emphasizes Epiphany and the manifestation of Jesus as savior in the annual Church calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Week of
Pra
Georgetown
Greeting Lights Contest Replaces Holiday Displays
In Georgetown, the annual Greeting Lights contest will be replaced by a unified holiday display program coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce and local churches. The plan includes entries at town entrances and simultaneous services at all churches, with funds redirected to support the season’s greetings flights and related ministry costs. Jean McGibbon of Georgetown died in Toronto General Hospital on New Year’s Day after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getown
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
Council of Churches
J. Gordon
Nes
First Baptist
Couver
B.C
Jones
World Mission
C of C
Georgetown
Toronto
Irs
McFarland
The
Churches of
Jean McGibbon
Town
Ming! In
Toronto General Hospi
Pam
Tal
Credit
Works Department
Halton Jaycees host Dr. Harry Hatley in informal talk
Halton County member of parliament Dr. Harry Hatley spoke to the Georgetown Jaycees Wednesday night in an extended informal session. For three hours he answered questions covering topics from divorce laws to nuclear arms for Canada and the internal workings of parliament. Sid Pretty introduced him and Gordon Sampson, Jr Chamber president, lauded the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Jaycees
Cape
Harry Hatley
Halton
Oakville
Harley
Canada
Sid Pretty
Oscar Morgenstern
Gordon Sampson
Elect Dairyman Irwin Noble as Credit Lodge Head
Irwin Noble, local dairyman, elected Worshipful Master of Credit Lodge No. 219 for 1963. Officers named include Ed Wilson, Bob Lawson, Bert Fiddler, Sam Penrice, Bill Hamilton, Bot McMaster, Jack Armstrong, Doug Latimer, Sid Newstead, Dave Godden, and a chaplain. Installations set for January 8. Fire alarm incident reported but no damage or injuries. cause under review at the hospital vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Noble
Credit Lodge
Ed Wilson
Bob Lawson
Bert Fiddler
Sam Penrice
Bill Hamilton
Bot McMaster
Jack Armstrong
Doug Latimer
Tyler
Sid Newstead
Dave Godden
War
Bro
Noble
Charles Renwick
Masonrs
Halton
RAM
Guelphs
Receptory
Bros
Leslie Clark
James F. Evans
Christmas Eve Service At St Alban’s Draws Strong Attendance
Capacity crowds filled St Alban’s for the Midnight Mass and a busy Christmas morning service. Flowers honored a son, Cisrence, with a memorial window gift from Mrs. Mont Beau mont. The United Church Children’s program featured Nancy Hunter on organ and readings by four junior girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's
Matt Beaumont
Cisrence
Mropant
Jack Leas
Belfountain
Desmond Earl
Niagara
United Church
Bee
Nancy Hunter
Diane
Darlene Cuthbert
Diane Giles
Connie Hallam
Susan Wheeler
Beverly Williams
Bobby Anghs
Stephen Tlanter
Marilyn Barth
Glen Williams Resident Mrs Joseph Paul Dies in Georgetown Hospital
A Glen Williams resident since 1955 Mrs Joseph Paul died in Georgetown Hospital on December 24 at age 74. She came to Canada as a child with her parents lived in Kitchener then Brantford. Survived by husband three children eight grandchildren and three sisters, funeral held at Harold C McClure Funeral Home with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Williams
Joseph Paul
Georgetown
London
Florence ‘Mill.wood
Canada
Joseph
Annie
Palmap
Milea
Kitchener
Paul
Brantford
Anglican Church
Thelves
J. H. Fraser
Spanish
Gnt
William
Glen Willigins
C. Egardeen
C. Colby
A. Coomber
Tarry
Joseph Millwood
J. H. McMulkin
Harold C. McClure
Greenwood Cemetery
Jack Fraser
Norman Egary ‘Deen
Alfred Thuer Callander
Wilfred Dorsey
Lesie Smith
Jack Bell
Mac Sprowl Seeks Nomination for Progressive Conservative Party
Mac Sprowl announced his bid for the Progressive Conservative nomination for the next provincial election at the Halton Progressive Conservative Association event held at Milton High School. The Acton resident born November 5, 1927, has long been active in agriculture, politics, and community service, including roles with Junior Farmers, Acton Rotary, Esquesing School Board, and Ontario Young Progressive Conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Sprowl
Progressive ‘Conservative
Halton Progressive Conservative Association
Milton High School
Mr. Sprowl
Acton
Esquesing
Halton County
Guy Fawkes
Scotland
Sir Donald Mann
Bannockburn
Acton High School
Lord Nufield
Cambridge University
England
Junior Farmers Association of Ontario
Acton Fair
Esquesing and Halton County Federation of Agriculture
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Halton
Ontario Young Progressive Conservatives
Esquesing Progressive Conservative Association
Georgetown High Schoo
Canada
Pacific
Atlantic
Georgetown school board elects W E Wilson to ninth term
W E Wilson was chosen to chair the Georgetown Public School Board for a ninth term at the inaugural meeting. Stan Finlay named vice chair. new staff member Elizabeth Clow to teach at Park school. Weather notes record a 22 below zero in Georgetown area ending 1962 freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wilson
George ‘Town
Wilson
Publc
Board of Education
Stan Finlay
John Mintern
Malcolm Freeman
William Care
Harry Shortill
Malcolm Freemen
Reg Mooney
Will Carr
John Wolfe
JJ Mintern
James F. Evens
T. H van Sickler
Lisary Board
M. 11 Moyer
Elizabeth Clow
Park Public School
All Major Downtown Draw Prizes Are Won
All five top prizes in the Downtown Lucky Shopper draw have been claimed. Winners include C. Robertson for the stereo, Mrs. Alec Korzack for the mink store, Mrs. Art Roy for the Chesterfield suite, Mrs. a for a watch, and Mrs. William Kirkwood for a bicycle. Several turkey and blanket prizes were also awarded. unclaimed items are one blanket and two turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Robertson
Alec Korzack
Art Roy
William Kirkwood
J. Williamson
Lane
A Boyle
C. Hancock
R. J. Rankine
E. A. Macintosh
Cox
Albert’ Dawson
Richardson
A. Anderson
Cyril Brandford
Doernbach
T. Beckett
Harry Levy
Wayne Reid
Armstrong
A. Windh
Accidents Blame Icy Roads Over New Year Weekend
Snow and ice patches caused a series of weekend mishaps in Georgetown with several drivers sustaining minor injuries. Police logged incidents on Mill Street Raylawn Langstone McNabb and Guelph Streets including collisions involving Paul Carriere Irene Kearns Margaret Hayes Ernest King Albert DeBoer Carmen Copland John Bailey James McPherson and others with damage costs listed and injuries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Paul Carriere
R Rol
Mill St
Irene Kearns
John St
Margaret June Hayes
Weber Drive
Ernest Walter King
Gange Court Wich
Hayes
King
Raylawn
Albert DeBoer
Langstone
Separate School Board Members Elected in Five Member Rolloff
The five member Separate School Board consists of Stan Walsh R Pelletier WM Boyie Al Landry and B Jacques following Wednesday night’s vote turnout 62 of roughly 300 eligible voters about 20 percent up from last year Nomination hour drew 60 names while R Freeman stood as a candidate Ed Malison Ron Hunt and Bowl were also named in the slate. A separate incident reports traffic damage from two vehicles and a pedestrian collision on Eoe ing Street with injuries from icy conditions on Guelph Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Walsh
R. Pelletier
Wm? Boyie
al Landry
Jacques
Ed Malison
Tely
R. Freeman
Ed , Malleson
Ron Hunt
Bowl
B. Jacques
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Peter Jones
Sargent
Haystack
Doug Sargent
Morris Goudekelting
Bob Gougson
Lionel Salisbury
Dick Licata
Hyde Parker
Reid
Watford
Tom Rush
Mark and
Brock
Barrie
Rush
Barrie Examiner
Ted Arveld
Charles &T
J. D. Brown
Fergus
Lakefield
Alistair Macintosh
Micintyre Crescent
Elspeth
Branksome Hall
Meo
Graham Gill Sary seChintock
McNabb St
Guident
Alma College
D. Gilhooly
Thomas
Saskatoon
South America
Gordon Gilhooly
Lee
Brian
Meota
Sask
Mary
Jents
Joe McCn
A. C. McBride
Jack
Victoria Crescent
William Long
Market Street
Rebecca Feldman
Lorne
Wfe
Cali
Colombia
Beverley
Lorne McBrides
Don Barrager
David
Red Deer
Hawkstone
Berta
Seldon Peacock
Susan
Cameron Russ
Mamillon
Bill Milliere
Wesleyan St
Gladys Scratch
Albert St
Graeme Goebelle
Parry Sound
Arthur Beaumont
Goebelle
Thomas Hale
Ricky
Julie
Weber Dr
Mount Forest
B. Hale
Wee OM Vlaniaan
Efranigan
Myles ‘Gilson
Lynn
Leanne
Laverne
Sarah Sr
Harold Gilson
Thornbury
C. W. Henry
Durham
Russell Stephens
McIntyre Crescent
Donald Day
D Day
Rexdale
Stephens
Campbellford
F. Stephens
Cobourg
T. Kerr
St. Thomas
Lynda Kentner
Claude Kentner
Queen St
Mary McClintock
Joz McClintock
Market St
Pat Laws
Charles Laws
Churchill Crescent
Michael West
Shaun
Sherri
Maureen
Michigan
Humberstone
Lew Humberstone
Islington
H. Humberstone
Stan’ Finlay
Ern Hyde
Fred Robertson
Hornby
Don Humberstone
Ericdale
Shaun Chard
Bellevue School For the Deaf
S. Glarke
F Chard
Ronald
Afernoon
Chards
Lloyd Ledure
Norval
Airforce
John Lehreiber
P.c.s
District
Tursed
Fife
Landry
William Stephen Hancock
Michael Paul Marko
Elm St
Eoeing St
Glen Magnuson
Rexway Dr
Marko
Magnuson
Francis Anthony Hardy
Prince Charles Drive
Guelph Street
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