Seven Homeless After Hash Fire In The Glen
Fire destroys a Glen Williams home leaving a family of seven homeless. A small space heater caused the blaze Friday afternoon. Bill Walsma, a Star Weekly carrier, rescued a child. flames gutted the house, insurance not covering the $2,000 loss. Meanwhile Georgetown plans a $1,000,000 hospital fund chaired by Thomas A. Dillon with goals of 65 beds now and 180 later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeck Harlow
Thompson
Star Weekly
Bill Walsma
John Walsma
the Glen
Cepted
Thomsa A. Dillon
H IL
Ril
Breckenridge
John Ord
John Tf
Ampstrong
oHichard Liesta
Robert McMenemy
Bruce Whitstley Pearce Porter
William Cobber
Alex Calder
Densey
Alistair Macintosh
Alex Taylor
Thomas J. Ferguson
Jim Jones
al Currie
Georgetown
Georgetown and District
Guelph
Brampton
Princess Anne Drive
Slight Tax Increase Forecast By Mayor
Mayor Ern Hyde forecast a possible slight tax increase this year while urging tighter purse strings. He aims to end 1960 without a deficit and attract industry to Georgetown, stressing committee work and a businesslike town. Nine new council members were sworn in, with Rev Alex Calder and Rev Morgan McWarLane conducting the religious ceremony and a social reception hosted by the Hydes after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Hyde
Georgetown
Hyde
C. G. Benham
Rleeve Doug Sargent
Walter Gray
John Elliott
Fred Harrison
John Gunn
Cor Neu
Ian Cass
William F. Hunter
D. Kelly
Georgetown Ministerial Association
Alex Calder
Morgan ¢eWarlane
St. John's United
Nayor
Mrs. Hyde
Ewing St
Rexve Boys Sargeny
Waller Gray
Gerk C. G. Banham
George Town Council
Morgan Mcfarlane
Jay
Wilson Heads Public School Board for Sixth Time
Ed Wilson was nominated to head the Harrison Public School Board for the sixth time in its ten year history during the 1980 officers election at Harrison Public School. Jim Evans was retained as secretary-treasurer and business administrator as committees were named for finance property management planning and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Board
Ed Wilson
Harrison Public School
Wilson
Ray Salter
Jim Evans
Stan Finlay
Kelvin Brown
Harry Shartill
Roy Hansen
Plan Blitz Campaign Helps Murden Fund Relief Effort
A three resident team plans a Monday evening blitz to visit every town home seeking cash donations for the Sandra Murden fund. Sandra was seriously injured in October when struck by a tar in Toronto and has been at Toronto General Hospital. She regained consciousness this week after a coma, renewing hope for recovery. Volunteers may contact Mrs. McAfee at TR 74417.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spence
Sam Meltzer
Frank Bryant
Alf Codward McAfoe
Sandra Murden
Sandra
Toronto General Hospital
McAfee
Ice storm grips district with outages and widespread damage
Wednesday morning residents awoke to an ice storm that left many without electricity and phone service. The region suffered extensive tree damage and power losses, occurring barely two weeks after a previous storm.
Angier and Hunter GAHA officers elected at annual meeting
Don Hancock named president of the Angier and Hunter Association GAHA at the annual officer election held Wednesday in Angier Falls. Also elected were Don Powers as president, Mike Fitamaurea as treasurer, and George Hoare as secretary, with Gordon Speare as past president. A social committee includes Art McAlister Harvey Copland Fred Darby Don Thangson Ralph Banke Bob Seeterington Ian Presgrave. A sports committee lists Gea Hoare Don Livingstone Peed Darby Gordon Spewte.
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Don Hancock
Angier
Hunter
Creargetown
Angiers & Hunters Association
Glen Willant
GAHA
Pear Flickery Falls
Don Powers
Mike Fitamaurea
George Hoare
Io Gordon Speare
Art McAlister
Harvey Copland
Fred Darby
Don Thangson
Ralph Banke
Bob Seeterington
Ian Presgrave
Gea Hoare
Don Livingstone
Peed Darby
Gordon Spewte
GAMA
Oshaml Willife
Ontario
Memorial Stalf
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelphee
The
Conservation Council of Ontario
Trout Restocking Plans Revealed by Georgetown Anglers
Georgetown Anglers and Hunters Association announced a 1963 restocking program for the district. The plan aims to stock the area with trout this year despite prior procurement difficulties and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Georgetown Anglers & Hunters Association
Esquesing picks council as Reeve Sinclair sworn in
January 4 inaugurates the 1960 Esquesing township council with Reeve Campbell Sinclair, Deputy Reeve Wilfrid Bird, and councillors George Leslie Walter Linham and Wilfrid Leslie taking oaths. Committees assign Fire Areas, Planning board terms, and authorities for Credit, 16 Mile Creek, and Grand Valley. Routine business includes a $125,000 bank line of credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smember Council
Treasurtyr K. C. Lindsay
Campbell Sinclair
Wilfrid Bird
George Leslie
Walter Linham
Wilfrid Leslie
Alex Calder
Stewarttown
Esquesing
Georgetown
Acton Fire Area
Milton -Area
Edwin Harrop
Esquosing Planning Board
Wilfrid ‘Lesiie
Credit Conservation
16 Mile Creek
Grand Valley Authority
Curlers Open New Four Sheet Curling Rink In Town
Reports from the local club note the opening of a four sheet curling rink over the weekend. Veterans and new members attended as stone play began on Saturday with activity continuing into Sunday. The facility, built to support both practice and friendly competition, welcomes public carting and club events through the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Tan
Sunlar Club
Cuapuabees
Weidl
Uye
Year-end Accounts and January Meeting Noted
The council notes several accounts outstanding at year end. Next council meeting is slated for the evening of January 18th.
Two Gavels Mark Inaugural Gavel History
Ex Mayor Jack Armstrong recounted a 1952 council gesture when both he and Reeve Kenneth MacDonald ordered gavels. MacDonald presented his carved gavel, while Armstrong kept his for a future souvenir. Armstrong now presents his purchased gavel to Mayor Syde for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Hyde
Jack Armstrong
Armstrong
Kenneth R. MacDonald
MacDonald
Syde
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Thomas Dillon
Glen
Chea Widluss
Uber
Betty S
Walter Ne
Bill
John A. Gunn
Georgetown and District Mera Cris
Thomas A. Dillon
Thomas A. Dillon Co
Toronto
Glen Williams
Guns
Jack
Armaan
Joseph Gibbons
Godfrey Bligh
C. G. Banham
Roy Haley
Georgatowe
T. H. van Sickler
Public Library Board
M. H. Meyer
Murden Fund
Roy Murden
Bridge
Euchre
Holy Cross School
Catholic Women’ League
Robert S. Barber
Bridge Amt
Merv Hazel Lee
Prua
Wes Lana
Mia Chastes
Cocklin
Albert Heaney
Syd Hulme Winnieg
Birt Lane
George Mundy
Mya Stamp Walsh
Ted Hand
Reeve Sinclair
Tosh
Yee
Chatsworth
Tyartinata
Association
Wrabes
Wwene
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