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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
1
An overview explains annual property assessment, how mill rates are set by municipalities, and how taxpayers can appeal unjust assessments. It details appeal steps from contacting the assessor to Court of Revision, County Judge, and Ontario Municipal Board, including timelines, fees, and potential refunds.
Mr and Mrs J J Gibbens marked their 50th wedding anniversary last week in Callander at their son's home They wed in Holy Cross Church on June 4 1902 Rev J J Feeney officiated Mr Gibbons long served as a Main Street businessman and once ran a bake shop He sits on the Parks Board They have one nun Edward and two grandsons Peter and Jann Paul Mary Bell of Detroit sister of Mr Gibbons acted as bridesmaid at the celebration
At St. George's AYPA last meeting a committee was named to plan the final meet this season. On June 20 an election for next year's officers will be held. All are invited to join AYPA and to AYPA member parents. Dress for a square dance.
Joe Mc Clintock announces Joe's Tuck Shop will open in the former Goldham Meat Market location in the Gibbons Block on Main Street. He and wife Margaret Long, formerly of Long's Restaurant, return to town with daughter Mary after years at Grand Valley.
Georgetown midgets edged Acton Tanners 6 to 5 on Monday. Rosas McGill pitched well with 14 strikeouts and 6 hits allowed. a fourth inning rally gave Georgetown 5 runs and sealed the win. Bob Freestone and Timieck led Georgetown at bat while Cunningham and Lawson starred for Acton. Georgetown hosts Carliale Saturday at 3 in the park.
Mike Smith, son in law of Mrs John Cordaro, becomes proprietor of K's Grill on Main Street. He and his wife have lived in Meaford with their four children Richard John Carolyn and Marilyn, in the Cordaro Building apartment.
Local transcription shows Mr and Mrs Ed Sharpe of Rochester New York with his mother Mr William Sharpe and others, but details cut off leaving an incomplete family notice.
Miss Normn Thompson visited Strathroy with Rev and Mrs Stanley Wandcock. Mr and Mrs Ed Mall hosted Victors with Reuben Sqpires of Lambeth. Mrs J Ostrom of Clinton visited Ern and Mrs Thompson. Mrs Freaky Z Russell of Sarnia spent the weekend with RK C Adams. Mrs David Waterhouse and children Jane and Mary of Guelph visit her parents. The Wilsons and the Bartletts of Toronto spent the weekend with the Blairs. Mrs W Grent recovers after major surgery at Toronto General Hospital. Aberb s Adams of St Thomas visiting town in town with Bob Muir. Marilyn and Jane Bell home for summer from Havergat College, Toronto. Miss Moira Kelly in Toronto with William Kelly family. Mrs Kelly recovering from appendicitis at St Joseph’s Hospital. Rev Alfred Barker, Mrs Walter Peck and Mrs Arthur Reeve return from Baptist convention in London. Mr and Mrs A H O Feller spent Sunday in Marine visiting former district residents Garvin in hospital. Week-end guests at John Kennedy’s Woalyen Street include Kenneth and John Wrightson and Bill Swallwell of Glammis, Alice Cooper and Fred Langley of Toronto. Four Georgetown residents vacationing in Florida. Misses Murphy, Wright, Luke return from Seo May Hotel. Marjorie Hunter and Mrs Sybil Travis remain for another week. Temperatures 90s and 95s mark summer. Ed Beerman announces engagement of son Earl to Gail Towns of Brampton. wedding planned June 14. Egmont Prices daughter Merte Katherine to Fred Lawrence of Port Dover. wedding set for June 20.
The Federation of Agriculture zone meeting at Bethesda Church Duffs Corners July 3 drew representatives from seven counties. A host of officials including Mex Leyland Pound Halton zone chair MM Brown Wentworth and Mrs McLean Ontario led discussions on zone function and policy originated from local demand. The ladies won all reports with Mrs Leyland Pound reelected chair and Mrs Kell Simcoe County secretary.
Esqueaing and Nassagaweya Township councils pass resolutions restricting deer hunting to township residents only for the upcoming season. The high school choir will sing at Knox Church Sunday evening in a preparatory service.
Marion Robson eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Robson of Guelph finished four years at Loretto Academy and was among twenty graduates. The town news also notes school dances and a girls baseball club election of officers with Fred Leeder as president and Mrs Harold Bennett as manager. A AYPA closing meeting featured a hob o hike with prizes won by Louise Kidd and Freddie Young. Dennis Hancock celebrated his 10th birthday with a party after school.
Flower and Children's Day service to be held at St John’s United Church on Sunday morning for the fourth year. Decor by Explorer group led by Mrs Vern McCumber and others. music by Junior Choir and Sunday School under Mr N Laird. Guest speaker Rev F J Horwood 8 A Mus D, founder of Music Makers Club. Copies of the Book Music Makers to be given. Salvation Army tag day in town Saturday, June 14.
The May issue of the Herald highlights McMeekin Farm as Greensward Homestead No. 7 in the Lucky Farmer Photo Quiz series. Arch ie McMeekin and wife own Lot 11 since 1908, with T L McMeekin adding 100 acres and a new house nearby.
Edith Roce Sinclair widow of David John Sinclair of Erin Township died suddenly at home on June 1. She leaves son Garnet and daughter Joan with siblings and other relatives. Funeral conducted at Ballinafad United Church with interment at Erin Cemetery.
Margaret Hunter widow of John Frederick Brown died June 4 after a lengthy illness. She was born near Norval August 24 1866 on the farm now owned by Oliver Hunter. Survived by two sons Lester and Florence and two daughters May Gillap and Florence. Funeral held June 6 at her residence with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery Norval. Several relatives attended from Meaford Toronto Galt Breslau and other communities.
Alvin Cadeau of Burlington is elected president of the Ontario Liberal Association for a three year term at the Toronto convention. Provincial leader Walter Thomson resigned, with a new leader to be chosen within 18 months. Possible successors include William Benedickson, MP for Kenora, and Toronto lawyer J. J. Robinette.
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