24 Jan 1963
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
In a rustic scene a homemade tree house built last year with neighbors and Pete Young overlooks the elm canopy above the neighborhood. The elevated shelter serves as a lookout and retreat for local youths amid a season of debris and stray apples. The piece notes a privacy edge and a note on zoning with RID indicated.
Esquesing council on Monday night debated opposition to margarine colouring rules. A resolution from Consumers Producers urged opposition to an upcoming regulation allowing manufacturers to colour margarine. A copy will go to the Agriculture Minister. Physicians Services Inc asked council to back community enrollment in their plan with a canvass starting February. Deputy Reeve Wilfrid Leslie chaired the meeting. Reeve George Leslie was absent.
Public works officials plan a sewer cleaning machine to clear roots gravel and debris from town lines. They caution past overloads may recur if heavy rainfall floods basements in eastern town homes despite the new equipment.
The North Halton Urban Board will hear Bell Telephone's long range plan to raise rates for subscribers in Toronto suburbs and fringe areas while eliminating long distance tolls. Residential increases range 15 to 20 cents, business 30 to 40 cents, with toll free patterns retained.
Debate over proclamation advertising links costs to local publicity. Mayor Hyde notes ads can cost up to 40 dollars and offer limited value, while Deputy Reese Hunter defends supporting posts and the town’s service staff. A motion to proclaim March of Dimes week passes with push for smaller ad space.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a tale of a shepherd and his sister sharing peaches during Christmas and New Year, with references to a peaches and a trap case. The readable portions hint at a moral or restorative moment but remain unclear and garbled.
The Combined Couples Clubs of First Baptist Church and St Is Baptist Church held a joint meeting Friday evening. Attendees from Haitisburgh Snelgrase Ac ton and Cheltenham Baptist Churches heard Dr Gregory of the Baptist Convention speak after a slideshow about a recent trip to Baresta. The session featured prayers and reflections on faith, with engaging remarks from Rev John Russell of No heads and closing fellowship. The Stewarttown Home and School also met on Wednesday January 1st with President Mredle Nurse presiding and a Canada Day themed opening.
Readable fragments indicate hockey contest coverage with names like Canada officials and several players or organizers. The text references awards, potential trip prizes, and various individuals tied to a Canadian association and municipal figures.
The council split five to four on a motion to back a medical plan. Several speakers argued against endorsing a single plan, citing concerns about monopolies and the influence of a local co op medical services group.
The Legion Auxiliary held a meeting with officers installed led by key conveners and members including Mrs Stowidand and Mrs Starnes. The event featured installation of roles, reporting of committee work, and securing leadership for upcoming duties.
A notice reports Douglas R. Wilson has been appointed as consulting engineer. The record notes his long service and prior roles, with reference to his experience at Ottawa and five years of work related to the YAR project.
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