Nursing student earns Ethel Hogaboon prize at St Pauls
Sharon Lewis of Willowdale narrowly wins the Ethel Hogaboon memorial prize for outstanding obstetrical nursing at a ceremony held May 2 at St Pauls Anglican Church in Toronto. Robert McCumber, son of Vernon and Mrs McCumber, graduates BA in Latin and History at Convocation Hall, University of Toronto on May 29 and plans to study at Ontario College of Education to specialize in Art.
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Sharon Lewis
Willowdale Wild
Georgetoy
Wellesles School of Nursing
St. Paul's
Robert McCumber
Vernon McCumber
Chapel Street
Convocation Hall
University of Toronto
Robert
Ontario College of Education
Haines to Enter Western Ontario Law School This Fall
Roland Haines of Glen Williams will enter the University of Western Ontario Law School in London this fall. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a spring convocation at the university last Wednesday. His education included Appleby College in Oakville and Georgetown District High School.
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Roland
fAddie
Haines
Roland Haines
Glen Williams
University of Western Ontario
London
Appleby College
Oakville
Georgetown District
Buildings for Potential Emergency Fallout Shelters in Halton
Major buildings in George town are surveyed this week for fallout shelter potential. Halton County teams measure and assess radiation protection in commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings north of the county as part of a nation wide effort by the Canadian Dept of Public Works. W. J. Woe leads the Milton office survey unit, with work continuing as crews document shelter suitability.
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Georgetown
Tony
Halton
Dept. of Public Works
Milton
Tatton Emergency Measures ‘Organization
W. J. Woe
14 Mill Tax Increase Despite School Paring
Township council finalized 14 mill tax plan with public school levy at 29.06 mills and county at 6.63. General rate set at 8.78 mills. Georgetown district faces a 14.40 mill rise after adjustments. residents in Glen Williams, Stewartown, Norval see extra street lighting assessments. shelter allowance reduces residential tax by about forty dollars.
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Glen Wailiais
Stewartown
Norval
Lineria
Georgetown District
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Kennedy Shot Kennedy Shot
President hopeful Robert Kennedy, brother of the late John F. Kennedy, is in serious condition after an assassination attempt in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Authorities, witnesses, and medical staff respond as the nation watches for updates on his condition and potential next steps in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kennedys
Jehan Fo Kennedy
Johns
Los Angeles
Georgetown District High grad heads to Europe after convocation
Jennifer Mills, a Georgetown District High School graduate, earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario in London on May 28. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mills of 70 Maple Ave W, she majored in psychology and plans to tour Europe through the fall before pursuing further studies.
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Georgetown District High School
Jennifer Mills
University of Western Ontario
London
Jennifer
John Mills
Maple Ave. W
Europe
Merchants Fear Parking Meters Could Hurt Downtown Trade
A petition signed by about sixty downtown merchants urged an investigation into aggressive meter enforcement. They warned vigorous ticketing could drive businesses away, with some merchants considering relocation if meters remain. Officials noted meters were installed after a 1962 Parking Authority approval and that revenue funds various city needs.
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Merch
Cil
Cary
Dodokin
Jim Young
Voice Opposition at Campbell Gate Mountainview Apts Plan
A large delegation led by AT Landry and 9 Gibbons Phice urged the council to reject proposed apartment suites at Campbell Gate and Mountainway Road. Landry argued the area suits commercial use and warned against spot zoning that could disrupt existing community plans.
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Landry
Gibbons Phice
Council
Campbell Gate
Mountainway Road
Bus Route Back on Main Street Again
In Monday council session, the board voted to revert to the original Main Street bus route. Opposition came from Dr. John Hole, Roy Ballentine, and Mayor Gibbons who argued B8 suites by Aler Investments would stress schools and worsen water shortages, and that commercial height limits were exceeded by planned apartments. Reeves Hunter led the push, noting land issues and the need to reserve spaces for Georgetown Transportation Company and nearby businesses.
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Aler Investments
Main Street
John Hole
Roy Ballentine
Gibbons
Gray Coach Lines
Maple Main St
Eaton's
Joe's
Caruso
Reeves Hunter
Georgetown Transportation Company
Hunter-Young
Reeve
Hunter
Highway Board
Brumac
Park Chemical Opens New Georgetown Plant
Park Chemical, the newest firm in Georgetown, began operations on Todd Road two weeks ago making salts for heat treating and hardening of metals. Built by McNally Construction, the facility spans 13,500 square feet with room to expand. Current Salt baths are subcontracted. a plant in Detroit handles main operations with another plant in Philadelphia. General manager John Reid and chief engineer Tony Connell have relocated to the area, with Reid living in Mississauga and Connell in town.
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Park Chemical
Todd Road
Georgetown
McNally Construction
Detroit
Philadelphia
John, Reid
Tony Connell
Tony Connell Have Moved Into the Area, Mr. Reid
Mississaga
Mr. Connell
Guelph Grad Brian Sinclair Receives Diploma in Agricultural Eng
Brian Sinclair RA 5 Georgetown earned an Associate Diploma in agricultural engineering at the University of Guelph graduation held in War Memorial Hall on May 22. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Norman Sinclair and a Georgetown District high school graduate.
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Georgeown District
Brian Sinclair
Georgetown
War Memorial Hall
University of Guelph
Brian Is
The
Norman Sinclair
Georgetown District
Saturday Meetings Cost Judge Resigns from Georgetown Board
Judge Sprague resigns from Georgetown's board of police commissioners citing inability to attend meetings except Saturdays. His replacement is Judge H P Cavern of Orangeville. The resignation, accepted by Attorney General Nay 30, follows a letter to commission chair J T Armstrong and Mayor Jos. Gibbons expressing thanks for the working relationship and staff help.
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Allan Spranxe
Georgetown
Board of Police Commissioners
J.T. Armstron
Land
Jos. Gibbons
Ite
HP. Cavern
Orangeville
Armstrong
Commission
Sprague
Staf
Dennis Brown
Avian Devt Claims Hampers by Government Conspiracy
McWilliams former A V candidate heads a group of six ex-Roe Canada employees alleging federal officials delayed approval for the Avian 2 180 aircraft made by a Georgetown company. They accuse Transport of stalling development for four years awaiting clearance.
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McWilliams
Avian Aircraft Company
Armstrong Avenue
Hut
Department of ‘Transport
Ito
Stolen Stock At Plaza Store Sparks Waterloo Graft Theft
Approximately $4,000 worth of men’s clothing was stolen from Plaza Store. Keith Allep has joined the BE Goaderieh Company staff in Waterloo after graduating with honours from the University of Waterloo. Avian Aircraft of Georgetown notes his long community service including a 1937 King George medal and a Canada Centennial medal. he served as an RCAK navigator in World War II.
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Keith Allep
BE. Goaderieh Company
Waterloo
University of Waterloo
Paneer
Uns
George
Canada
Tonsley
Senin Mae
Univ- Avian
Robert Alto
Len
King Street
Georgetown District High School
Ontario
Offer $9200 to Move House for New Bridge
With only Deputy Neeve Speight and Dr. Emmerson opposing, council agreed Monday to pay James Douglas $9,200 to move his house for the new main street bridge plus $500 for living out, $0.76 per square foot for land, a new driveway, sewer connections, and compensation for loss of trees. The house remains on its present site, facing Marin Street and Victoria as the bridge widens.
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Neeve Speight
Emmerson
James Douglas
Main Street
Top Speaker to Address Chamber Meeting at North Halton Club
Joseph Connell secretary general of Kitchener Waterloo YMCA will be chief speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting planned for June 10 at North Halton Golf and Country Club. The event will include review of the year, business matters and election of officers for the new term. Twier named Citizen of the Year operates public speaking classes and chairs the Community Chest while serving at the YMCA. He has advised labour and management on various problems and received a meritorious award.
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Chamber of Commerce
North Halton Golf and Country Club
Joseph Connell
Kitchern-Waterlo Ymca
Nea Ting
Strness
Offe ‘Ers
Twier
Community Chest
YMCA
Tie
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GRAD
Police Commission
Dr. Young
Counell
Department of Municipal Affairs
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Mountainview
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Ask
Aler
Reeve W. Hunter
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Dog Patch
Yorkville
Guelph Grad
Judge
Plaza
Waterloo Grad
Delaily
Avian Aircraft
Prosthe
Keith Allen
Marin Street
Victoria
Joe Connell
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