Firemen praised for saving Georgetown home
Mr and Mrs George Smith credited Georgetown volunteer firefighters with stopping a late night blaze that threatened their home at 16 Victoria Avenue. Smoke and a flaming electrical issue prompted a rapid response, limiting damage before the unit arrived. The story notes the fire’s quick containment and highlights centennial projects by Georgetown Women’s Institute, including cemetery benches, hospital chairs, and park gates dedication.
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George Smith
Victoria Avenue
Georgetown
Space Age Equipment Training For Lorne Scots
Lorne Scots from Georgetown based C Company with Brampton HQ will train with space age gear under regular army officers at Camp Borden this month. Seven officers and about 20 sergeants from Ideal company depart January 22 for two days of instruction to learn infrared direction finding and other modern weapons. Captain Frank Ching and Captain David Arnold lead the detail, which will later train regiment men in new weapons as part of a militia modernization program involving Ontario units and several regulars.
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C- Company
Brampton
Camp Borden
Euch
Mili Ga
Companiea
Barrie
Lorne Scots
Ontario
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Iran Hlamillton
Royal Regiment of Canada
48H Highlanders
Toronto
Highland Fusiliers of Canada
Galt
Amny
Mhem
Hp and Products Acquires Three Firms
Final papers have been signed covering acquisitions by Standard Products Company of Cee Kee Manufacturing NLY Paquet Corporation NW and Campbell Plastics NY. Captain Chinggelpean remarks on recruitment and armoury activities during a Thursday night assembly at George Park Ave.
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Signal
Standard Products Company
Cee-Kee Manufacturing — Nly
Paquet, Corporation NW
Campbell Plastics
N.Y
Chinggel- Pean
the George
Agaf
Smaller Pump Bigger Pipes Pose for Council
Town council discussed upgrading John Street pumping capacity with larger pumps and expanded pipes to handle high rise developments. Engineers Phillips and Roberts tasked to draft final plans and costs, with a standby portable unit not stationed at the station.
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Tillenaine
John Street
Dull
Young
Winwly
Philips and Roberts
Mayor Announces Paid Firefighters and Land Deal Plans
Georgetown hospital's children's ward will get a nylon mesh playpen and 32 baby walkers. nine children went carolling. Municipal building update and urgent business items appear in mayoral list.
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Georgetown ‘Hospital
Georgetown in Three Prizewinners and Massey Tribute
A TV feature highlights Georgetown prizewinners in a Christmas tribute to Vincent Massey. The program aired on Toronto Channel 8 and included local dignitaries and residents, with winnings announced by ward. Massey’s visit to Georgetown in 1958 and a New Year police cell incident are noted amid community lighting and public notice details.
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Georgetown
Massey
Vincent?ake
London
Fingland
Toronto
Channel 8
Rich Jhockey
Thoughtfll
Vereran
Debbie Moore
Brent
Georgeds Moore
Larry Moore
Georgetown Council Receives Resignation From Library Chief
Mrs Muriel Baxter resigned from the Georgetown Library Board at a Tuesday council meeting. An inquiry from Delhi India sought vacancies. the town has 14 expressions received with close date. Mayor urged paid full time fire service and considered Brumac land development with tax and population impacts.
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Council
Sturiel
Baxter
Georgetown Library Board
Delhi
India
Reeve W. Hunter
Georgetown
Joseph Gibbons
Ontario teachers push for earned raises and more say
Ontario secondary teachers seek salary increases from 8 to 10 percent and broader gains. The OSSTF proposes higher pay for skilled teachers, greater influence over curriculum, and the right to run for local school boards. An internship plan for teacher training and representation on local boards are also urged.
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Ontario
Representa
OSSTF
James Rusni
Sell
Hamilton
Serprily
Schoo Boards
Seek Extension Date For Finishing Mountainview Bridge
Crossland Construction asked Council by letter for more time to finish the Mountainview bridge work. The project is largely complete but sodding, rip rap, and asphalt remain, slated for spring warm weather. Adverse weather forced heating and housing of concrete. the council will seek opinions from consulting engineers on invoking the penalty clause.
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Crossland Construction
Mountainview
Council
Crossland
Damas and Smith
Turkeys Among Prizes Won by Lady Curlers
North Haltor women curlers competed at Maple Avenue club last week with daily prize events. Winning rinks included Verna Schenk and Jess Mackenzie on Wednesday night and Bunny Monte with Alice Savage on the same session. Thursday afternoon victory went to Helen, and a turkey draw awarded top rink to Jean Crichton Myrt McCauley Jeni Brandert and Marg Tost.
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North Haltor
Maple Avenue
Verna Schenk
Jesn Mackenzie
Myrtle McCauley
Lsst
Jean Crichton
Myrt McCauley
Jeni Brandert
Marg Tost
Alice Mintern
Maddie Howat
Mahel Aleata
Gaudy Connely
Theerink
Irene Curry
Jeanesienton
Jane Parker
Joan King
Audrey Startin
June Evan
Canille Morgan
Diane Williams
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Butterfield in Elora
A resident of town several years ago Mrs. Frank Butterfield died in Elora on December 28. Funeral services were held at Sturrock Funeral Home Elora, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butterfield
Elora
Sturrock Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
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George A. Putman
Ontario Women’s Institutes
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David Arnold
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Hp and Products
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Carollers
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Hewson Crescent
Laurence MacKinnon
Valleyview Road
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St. ‘George's
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Mr. Massey
Vis-' Cil Chamber
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Charles Metaffray
Ottawa
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Department of Education
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Robert M Smith
Burlington
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Attawa
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Dresden
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Jean Aceti
Arthur C. “Morris
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation Assembly
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Bramalea High School
Jessie Glynn
Georgetown Dhs
Mary Hardie
Eric Bran
Applewood Heights
Port Credit
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YT. L. Kennedy Secondary School
Bill Robinson
Milton High School
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Alice Savage
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Maddie “Howat
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