06 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
1
Mayor Hyde says the Mill Street post office conversion would cost at least 1150,000 with heating, roof, and cellar repairs. Council urges a price review by the Post Office and considers pursuing private funds or a satellite office option to avoid overextension.
A local arena faces high costs to replace a winter roller skating floor. Officials discussed options from cement resurfacing to a permanent skating hall, noting past attempts failed and expenses remain prohibitive. A Georgetown Memorial Arena plan to adapt for winter use was discussed with no clear favorable solution.
The Sunshine School plans swimming lessons for children with the pool opening this Saturday. Johnson Instructor notes the program aims for accident free attendance and includes a strengthened safety patrol led by Chief Leah and Corporal Ted Seat Op. The schedule runs June 1 to August 304 with patrols and lifeguards, while a safety jam at the Auto Club shares details with guests.
Social and personal items list visits and gatherings across Huron County including Mes Ho dtolmes Whatman and family visiting in London and Hensall, funeral attendance for John Clifford More, and relatives from Barham to Osborn Township. The Misses Armstrong and Gulin families are noted visiting relatives, with travel to Ottawa and Washington, D C mentioned in passing.
Georgetown Pulse covers a banquet where teachers and School Board members were guests. The event featured remarks by officials, recognitions of treasurers, and thanks to organizers and staff for their service and future cooperation.
Georgetown residents report that Licata has been named chairman of the Parking Authority. The article notes concerns about appointments and petitions, with discussion of who may be designated for town parking areas and the impact on project costs.
At the Jeagal's annual banquet Marg Spares led the Country Cousins team and was honored as captain of the Top position. Jean Stamp captained Kool Kate while Marlene Webster led Has Beens and Chris Golden led Bling Saucers. Mary Vette captained Georgettes, with multiple awards announced and a card party to follow.
Prem er John Po Maharts will attend in Lowville Park on Sunday for Halton County Conservative annual picnic. The event features games and a chicken barbecue with 12 and under free, adults paying 1.00. Ministers expected, pool opening this weekend amid warm weather drawing crowds.
The Georgetown Chapter of the SPE BS.QSA attended a four day Ottawa trip after winning the local Adventure in Citizenship award. Paul Deroo won a trip to Ottawa with visits to the Capital Building and meetings with officials including Mayor Charlotte Whitton and Paul Martin. The group toured government sites, stayed with Rotarian hosts, and shared meals with MPs and Rotary members during a packed itinerary.
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