Fête of Australian Visitors At Rotary Barbecue
Georgetown Rotarians hosted six Australian guests on a Wednesday afternoon tour and steak barbecue at Bud Bishop’s Glen Williams farm. The visitors from Canada are part of a Rotary exchange, staying in Guelph and joined by local Rotarians and guests for dinner, singing, and a farewell. One guest learned of his mother's passing in Australia during the event. Participants included John Nathan, Geoffrey Bird, Peter Bourchier, Robert Fordham, Michael Hefernan, and Ronald Hugo, with plans for a reciprocal Canadian visit to Australia next year.
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Georgetown
Bud
Bishop’s Farm
Glen Williams
Canada
Rotary
Guelph
Dominion Seed House
Thomas Dillon
John Nathan
Wrighton Beach
Geoffrey Bird
Williamstown
Victoria
University of Melbourne
Peter Bourchier
Denelequin
N.S.W
Robert Fordham
Maidstone
Michael Heffernan
Kilda
Ronald Hugo
Chatham
Nursing Graduate Heather Arnold Receives Diploma at St. Joseph's
Heather Arnold, 14 Guelph Street, Georgetown District High School graduate, is among 24 nursing graduates from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Guelph. She received her diploma at graduation exercises in War Memorial Hall. Clare Snoddy of Guelph also graduates. John Snoddy, brother of Heather, teaches at Glen Williams Public School.
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St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Heather Arnold
Guelph St
Miss Arnold
Georgetown District
War Memorial Hall
Clare Snoddy
Guelph
John
Sargent Rd
Georgetown
Glen Williams Public School
Cubs Gather Litter Beautify Highway
No. 7 Highway boulevard between Maple Avenue and Mountainview Boulevard looks tidier after 8th Georgetown Lions Cub Pack undertook a litter pickup Saturday led by assistant cubmaster Met Jarrett. The effort helps cubs pass five star tests and supports Georgetown District’s Centennial project.
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Maple Avenue
Mountainview
Georgetown Lions Cub Pack
Cub Gaarter
Jarrett
Cubs
Georgetown
Town Hires Full Time Engineer Amid Budget Debate
The town hired Nick Kirewski as full time town engineer at 8500 dollars per year plus a 500 dollar car allowance, beginning July 18. Only Dr. Hyde opposed, citing budget gaps, while consultants argued engineering fees could exceed the salary. The council approved the motion despite deficit concerns.
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Nick
Kirewskie
Counspector
Georgetown District High School director attends Ontario technical meeting
D W Robb technical director at Georgetown District High School attended the Ontario Technical Directors convention at Fern Resort Atherley from May 26 to 28.
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D. W. Robb
Georgetown Distrrict High School
Ontario Technical Directors
Fern Resort
Atherley
Mrs Ray Conn Wins Radio Prize At Delrex Market
Mrs Ray Conn of 4 Mill Street won a Philco transistor radio in a carnival week promotion at Delrex Market Centre last week. The plaza offered amusement rides including two merry-go-rounds and a radioplane and drew good crowds. Merchants promoted sales features and free rides for preschool children.
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Ray Conn
Mill St
Philco
Delrex Market Centre
White Black Letters Are Choice for Water Tower
The water tower is to be spark ling white with Georgetown in black letters. An arrow on top will point to Toronto International Airport, per the Dept of Transport. A light may be installed if required. Mayor J Gibbons objects to engineering input on color but allies back Dr Speight’s plan noting possible litigation cost if no light. Proctor and Redfern to advertise for painting tenders.
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Georgetown
Toronto International Airport
Dept. of Transport
Dr. Speight
Dr. A. Speight
Orangeville
Debate Over Twice Weekly Summer Garbage Pick Up
The council debated whether to switch to twice weekly summer garbage collection. Mayor noted many calls and that residents deserve a decision. Dr. Hyde and Dr. Smith argued for the two pickups starting June 1, while Dr. Harrison said ruling would hinge on union talks and that the plan would be discussed further at committee and announced next week.
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Joe Gibbons
Exn Hyde
Dr. Smith
Dr. Hyde
Jane
Births This Year At Georgetown Hospital Rise
May statistics from Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital show 31 newborns increasing the yearly total to 139. In May the facility admitted 170 adults and children, logged 205 emergency visits, and averaged 56.5 patients daily. Newborns stayed 7.1 days on average, while others stayed 10.2 days. There were 73 operations, 17 major, with 0.453 X ray exams in the department. Physio therapy treated 29 individuals.
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Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital
Offer Accepted for Princess Anne Property Purchase
The council accepted a $2,200 bid for lot 12 on Princess Anne Drive from Joseph Pacholok of Scarboro, raising the previous offer by $100 as Reeve W. Hunter opposed the sale. A second bid from Charles Dykstra for lot 3 near Hyde Park By and Princess Anne was rejected or not completed.
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Council
Princess Anne Drive
Joseph Pacholok
Scarboro
Mr. Pacholok
Reeve W. Hunter
Charles’ Dykstra
Hyde Park By
Princess Anne
Pond Improvement Plan Passes Amid Park dispute
A Georgetown Memorial Park council vote approved hiring the Works Department to narrow the second pond to improve runoff and algae control. Dr. F. Harrison opposed, calling it the thin edge of the wedge, while Dr. William Smith and Dr. Hyde supported landscaping and a rockery to beautify the pond. Reeve Hunter and Cr. Speight joined Harrison in opposition.
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Works Department
Georgetown Memorial Park
F. Harrison
Harrison
William Smith
Dr. Hyde
Cr. Harrison
Joe Gibbons
Ern Hyde
Reeve Hunter
Dr. Smith
Lorne Scots Trooping of the Colours Set for Brampton Fair Grounds
The Lorne Scots regiment will hold Trooping of the Colours at Brampton Fair Grounds this Sunday, with ceremonies marking the unit’s parade and honors.
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Lorne
Brampton
Interchem Pressure expands plant by half its size
Interchem Pressure Ltd plans a major expansion at 30 Armstrong Ave adding 31 500 square feet to the Door area as Phase 2 of a four phase program. Groundwork began last winter with 11 500 feet of concrete and a materials delay slowed progress. The new space will largely house manufacturing and warehousing with future western additions including a development lab and larger offices.
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Interchem Pressure Ltd
Armstrong Ave
the Herald
Sage
UAW Wins Representation Vote at Smith and Stone
United Auto Workers captured 70 percent of ballots among 475 Smith and Stone Limited wage earners in a Wednesday vote ordered by the Ontario Labour Relations Board. Of 444 ballots cast, the defeated United Mine Workers have seven days to protest. The UAW expects a certificate this week formalizing representation and immediate talks with the company to form a new bargaining committee and local executive.
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United Auto Workers
Smith & Stone Limited
Ontario Labour Relations Board
United Mine Workers
Labour Relations Board
District 50 United Mine Workers
UAW
Watches Robbery at Georgetown Gift Shop
Three hundred dollars worth of wrist watches costume jewelry and gifts were stolen in a smash and grab at Barber's Jewellers downtown Georgetown in the early hours of Sunday. A window was broken with a rock around 4:49 am waking a hotel guest as thieves fled in a blue late model car. Police have no arrests yet and tie the break to a similar Milton incident involving cameras the same night.
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Georgetown
Barber's Jewellers
Milton
Premises High School Addition Ready by Sept. First
Georgetown District High School addition main wing to be ready for the first day of school in September. Architect Barnett of Barnett and Reider told the school board Monday night. The board viewed new floodlighting at the front of the school and adopted a policy restricting auditorium sound and lighting operations to school personnel.
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Georgetown District
Barnett
Barnett and Reider
High
Council Decides Interview Two Prospective Policemen
The council approves interviewing two prospective police officers amid debate over adding three to the force. Mayor Gibbons and Dr. Ern Hyde oppose. Dr. Smith supports. Some members argue for more personnel and equipment to improve police presence on Main Street.
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Council
Dirt Storing Warehouse Near Meadowglen Growers Project
Meadowglen Growers erect a 60 by 60 foot steel building to store 900000 cubic feet of earth. The 24 foot ceiling allows second floor dumping while two years field work and a year of storage seek weed seed elimination. The structure will also permit future expansion beyond dirt storage.
Town Council Approves Loitering By-Law Unanimously
At Monday night’s meeting the council passed a motion to draft a by law to prevent loitering on town streets with zero discussion and unanimous approval. The decision marks two rare occurrences in the session.
Brampton Man Fined After High Speed Georgetown Chase
A Brampton man who led police on a 2120 mile per hour chase through Georgetown a few weeks ago was fined $200 and lost his license for three years.
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Brampton
Georgetown
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