Halton Split into Three Federal Boundaries
The federal electoral boundaries commission redraws Halton into three ridings including Halton, Halton Wentworth, and Wellington. Georgetown remains in Halton Riding, with Oakville, Exquesing, and Finn in its district. Burlington groups with Dundas East Flamboro and West Flamboro. Nassagaweys joins Wellington with Paris Dumfries Guelph and Bramosa. Population totals cited. Community notices detail meetings, visits, and sympathies. The report notes 43 of 83 ridings are dissolved and 47 new ones created.
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Georgetown
Halton
Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission
Harry Starley
Pariament
Oakville
Trafalgar
Exquesing
Finn
Wellington County
Nassagaweys
Paris
Dumfries
Guelph
Bramosa
Deadline Past Cut Weeds Or Face Tax Bill Charge
Weed Inspector Paul Anderson warns that June 15 was the deadline to cut noxious weeds. He patrols town areas, asks owners to trim, and if ignored, the town mower is used at six dollars per hour with costs added to the tax bill. Vacant or out-of-town land poses the biggest challenge.
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Paul Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Chemistry Marks Tops for Province at Georgetown High
Grade 12 chemistry students at Georgetown High posted standout results on the recent departmental test. Of 108 writers, 103 achieved high marks and the Georgetown average reached 73 percent versus a provincial 62 percent. The test accounts for half the final grade and is marked electronically. Georgetown’s high grade is regarded as among the province’s best this year, reflecting strong teaching in chemistry.
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Et Georgetown High
Georgetown
Ontario Departtment of Education
Attend Reunion of Infantry Regiment Ballinafad
Mrs. Wm. Kirkwood hosted the May meeting of the Women's Institute with four visitors and nine members present. The group opened with the Ode Mary Stewart Collect and the Hymn of All Nations. Final bus tour plans were set for June 6 with a trip to Hamilton and Brantford. Mrs. Don Brown gave the motto the best things in life.
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Wm. Kirkwood
Women's Institute
Mary Stewart
Hamilton
Brantford
Don Brown
Halton County sees over five percent rise in assessment and population
Halton County's total assessment reaches 296 million dollars while population hits 135,559, marking increases of 15.8 million and 6,448 residents respectively. Oakville leads with a 126.0 million assessment, Burlington shows 113.4 million, Georgetown 15.1 million, and Acton 7.2 million among others. Burlington posts the largest assessment gain at 8.02 million or 8.5 percent. Residential share in Georgetown stands at 71.1 percent with 28.9 percent industrial and commercial.
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Halton County
Ford Rogers
County Council
Oakville
Burlington
Georgetown
Esquesing
Milton
Acton
Nassagaweys
Social and Personal Notes Highlight June Family Gatherings
My and Mrs. Ole Berg of den with thoes of Mrs. Berg Har. Berg s the son of Mr. and Mrs Elling Berg of Limehouse. Calvin Clark and family, Wyoming and Georgetown residents, celebrated a high state Bei caived with a party for 20 at their home on June 8. Guests included Beverly Dos of Sarnia, Mrs. Margaret Clark, Hansell Peart of Guelph, Alex Clark of Grimsby, and Jim Vraends of Tawistock. Edith Smith of St. Catharines observed her eightieth birthday with a ballet supper on June 13 at Lloyd W. James’s Markham home. Family members present included Joseph Brochu and Kew Br EK Georgetown, Ernest J. Keep and wife, and Howard Keep and family of Kitchener.
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Ole Berg
den With
Berg
Mr Elling Berg
Limehouse
Calvin Clark
Wyoming
Georgetown
65A Dos
Beverly
Sarnia
Clark
Margaret Clark
Hansell Peart
Guelph
Alex Clark
Grimsby
Jim Vraends
Tawistock
Edith Smith
St. Catharines
Lloyd W. James
Markham
Joseph Brochu
Kew
Ernest J. Keep
Origin
Archae
Mey
Eeton
Howard Keep
Kitchener
Belanger Elected President of Public School Teachers Council
Charmaine Belanger was chosen President of the Coorg Tow Public School Teachers Council at the annual spring banquet held at Knox Church Hall. Also elected were Logan MacDonald Past President, Wm Parklat Vice President, Mrs Jesa Dunlop Second Vice President, Mrs Judy Westbrooke Secretary, and Jock Anderson Treasurer. Entertainment featured solos and darts by Mrs Mibree Armstrong and Will Brush directed by Ken Harrison for teachers, inspector, board, and spouses.
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Charmaine Belanger
Coorgtows Public School Teachers Council
Knox Church
Hell
Logan MacDonald
Wm. Park
Jesa Dunlop
Judy Westbrooke
Jock Andersop
Tressu- Ter
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Chapel Street
Deter Jones Photo
Syree Public Schools
Thair
Legion Hall
Yast
Remembrance Park
Michael Broomheasd
Peter Francis
Ore Poulsen
Eleanor Chaplin
Shirely MacPherton
Lyan Johnston
Cheryl Armitage
Patricia Waght
Debra Willson
Velma Kei
Jalton
Halton Wentworth
Wellington
Old Nelson Township
Dundas
East Flamboro
West Flamboro
Cuelph
Puslinch
Mra. J. Marshall
Francis McLean
Jamieson
Mrs. Taylor
Toronto
Mrs. It Sates
Georgeates
London
Bates
Hates
St. Thomas
Tom Given
Highland Light Infantry
Galt
Dave McEnery
Guelph Hospital
Neture! Gas
Smar
Chinook
ETOUR
Ballinafad
George
Dag
Jackson
Dad
Philis
Remington
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Georgetown Herald
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