11 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
1
The Cedarvale council discusses establishing a home for unmarried mothers in the town. Officials weigh social and legal implications and potential locations as community input is sought.
A motion from Coune to study a one thousand square foot minimum for new buildings triggered debate at council. Councillor Young questioned the motion’s wording and legality, noting it could affect small storefronts. The Planning Board backed studying a long term recommendation while Emmerson supported a commercial minimum.
A town council debated grant use at a Monday meeting. Councilor W Smith noted 160 girls in a Tuesday Thursday girls softball league. Reese Elliot Fen ance said the Parks Board received 500 this year, and Mayor Bra Hyde urged compromise to proceed with the current plan.
Grade 13 results are set for release in August under a new marking system. The Department of Education plans faster processing by using sectional marking and a mix of objective questions with two papers, cutting time while maintaining standards. Examiners will tabulate results more efficiently, allowing earlier publication despite a larger candidate pool.
A three member Centennial Committee for 1964 events was named by Mayor Hyafe and councilors Ward, Smith, and Farerns. The group will plan community activities, with a warning the program must proceed on time or risk failure. The committee will meet next week to discuss logistics and coordination with local clubs and groups.
The Parks board voted to purchase additional playground gear for Georsie Park including monkey bars and a dinosaur themed structure. Delivery is planned for early next week as the town aims to standardize the park’s facilities and expand play areas for local children.
Riddalls mark their silver wedding anniversary with a reception at the family home on Saturday. The couple, Leone and Muhammad Riddall, were joined by relatives and friends including former neighbors and church members. Attendants included Miss Leavat of Georgetown and Mrs Rebialis, with a prayer service conducted by the late Ws Woo Thompson.
Readable fragments show a graduation notice for Margaret McFarlane with references to dates, locations, and individuals including Mrs Greene and Charen. The text mentions a ceremony, a venue, and surrounding activity, though many parts are garbled.
A chaotic council night reveals a dispute over a post from Thee era and a high value of 21 70 for a building. Crown Assets Corp proposes tendering the property to match bids, while residents discuss routing, street work, and a hospital area impact amid fragmented notes and careening reports.
Walter Nagorsén becomes General Manager at Mandard Products announced by V P Veruufacturing of Standard Dradhicts. Nagorsén previously served as Sales Manager in Producten Control since 1957 and succeeds CM Parrosh who recently resigned at the Windsor plant.
At a September meeting the Georgetown Public School Board decided to transfer approximately 41 Harrison Grade Fighters to George Kennedy Public School on Weber Drive to ease overcrowding. The shift will affect 16 or 17 Kennedy classes and runs through the 1963 GA term with plans to add a grade 4 or 6 class.
A Bible School event drew about a hundred attendees during a week long program. Students from Sle 14 to the Univer sa hyann- wid fea participated, with lessons and activities led by Mrs JD deeerart and Mrs Dyvkette. The program concluded on Friday July ith.
Five educators join Holy Cross as new teachers. Names include Mr KO Gallmore, Miss Rodunks, Mrs de Hheekmere, Miss LoVe Theremaanance, and CLE Ritiagmer. Principal Mr No Narre also appears among staff notes with several teachers unassigned to grades.
The council discusses funding a consultant to estimate water and sewage costs for a proposed school site at Sargent Road and Mountainview Road. Mayor Abe urges caution and a joint meeting with the School Board to review jurisdiction and funding before any spending. A July 16 committee of the whole session is planned to resolve the issue.
The Kinettes held a dust general joint meeting with a buffet supper. Secretary Mrs. Clarry Levy reviewed last meeting minutes while registrar Mrs. Clare Burns noted 95 percent attendance. Treasurer Mrs. George Baker outlined projected ae raails to be united by August.
Mrs Gary Alton presented a Kinmen club cheque to Kinsmen president Marty Levy for the community hall fund. Kinette bulletin editor Jing Cooper received a wall plaque from Mrs Alton on behalf of the club after the district award win. Events included a Kin Korn Roast, picnics at Glen Haffy, and a joint installation for 1983-64 with meetings planned through September. Six hundred nineteen used the Community Pool on July 1, short of the record.
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