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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
5
Ruth Dutchburn and S Walsh were commended by the Georgetown Branch of the Canadian Red Cross for rescuing five year old Bobby Held from a neighbour’s pool. Dutchburn, though afraid of deep water, jumped in after spotting signs of danger and the choking child.
Mr and Mrs Earl Scott of Downsview formerly Lime House were guests of honour at a family planned surprise party at their home Friday evening for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Their brothers and sisters attended with their families from nearby.
The article notes the Silverwood Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs K C Lind’s with plans for the year and mentions summer services at Limehouse Presbyterian. It also reports birthdays and visits including Mrs Foster’s 80th celebration, plus WA and WMS meetings at Mrs Crichton’s with fund drives and educational study groups.
King Street residents will not be troubled with diesel trains in the future, the council was informed. Dr Harry Harley MP relayed word that the Dept of Transport had been assured engines would not be left running in the CNR station yards during winter nights. Residents complained of interrupted sleep last year and had written to council and the railway.
The 1st Georgetown Air Ranger Flight toured the new International Airport at Malton last Tuesday May 26. Led by M Maines of the TCAs personnel division Cap tain Mrs Eugene Green and Lieut Carole Lane supervised the tour. They covered administration customs immigration baggage and express services. The highlight was a tour of a DCS and a Vanguard. In a brief ceremony in the Administration Building Rangers Carol McGilvray Elizabeth Hay were enrolled and proficiency badges awarded to Chris McIntyre Elizabeth Hay and Carol McGilvray.
The note corrects a previous entry stating Mr Bert Fiddler wished thanks for gifts flowers and visits while he was a patient in Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital. It should say while in hospital as he had been a patient in Georgetown and Hamilton hospitals and received many Adadneases.
Orr subdivision residents led by K W Binkley pressed the council for permanent road surfacing. They argued tar and gravel would save long term town money despite initial cost concerns. Mayor Cibbens noted council discussion and a road committee recommendation to study cheaper options before a final decision.
Cubs from Norval gathered May 24 at Creditvale Park Knox Presbyterian Acton for a camp with campfire meals hikes and swimming no casualties reported. Toronto Rover Scouts joined the campfire as Gordon Douglas becomes Cub leader with assistants. Norval Presbyterian WMS met May 20 at Mrs Harold McClure’s home. 100th anniversary events discussed and a joint study play presented. Church notices include UCW meeting May 26 with Rev Freel film on India and missionary roles. lunch and social time followed.
The Crawford family sold their home beside the Presbyterian Church to Moyer and Murray Weir, planning to run the Hornby store and post office. Carney sold his home to Draper Street neighbors, while Miss Christine Semple moved in as a retiree teacher. Norwood Motors opened as Harry Cleave and Haven Sherry take over the White Rose Service Station. Toronto school bids for Marvin Heights School exceeded estimates by ten percent, with the low bid at 239200.
Georgetown man Frank Petch, former president, addressed Peel County Junior Farmers at Brampton curling club during the Fiftieth Anniversary event. A day of activities ended with a barbecue and dance as Mira Fetch joined her husband.
Forty members of the Hamilton Women’s Art Association visit Terra Cotta Gallery on Thursday morning June 4 with John Agy hosting at the Country Gallery. The tour moves on to the Canadian Gallery and Kleinberg to view Thomson’s work. The group includes professional and amateur painters.
Guides and Brownies in South District will call at town and district homes Friday and Saturday to sell peanuts and peanut butter. Funds support Camp Wyoka in Huron County planned for use by White Oaks area for holiday camping, opening the first week in July.
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