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Ontario Georgetown Herald

Location

Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 18, 1947

Page

11

Georgetown moves to expand high school with new term plans

Dr. F R Watson reviewed school board plans for next term including commercial works and agriculture courses. St George's parish hall to be used as a part time classroom with total first term cost about 4000 to 4500 dollars. A bus service for Esquesing and Erin Township students proposed at 12 dollars per day. Mayor Gibbons urged joint delegation to seek ministerial hearing to clarify the town position on North Halton school area and central district concerns.

Georgetown F. R. Watson St. George's Parish Hall Esquesing Erin Township North Halton Gibbons

July 1st celebration merges Legion event with veterans reunion

The town marks a holiday with a Lions Garden party followed by a Legion hosted July 1st program. Mayor Gibbons will present cheques and scrolls to Georgetown servicemen and women, then a garden party and armouries dance. Mill Street hosts a street carnival with dances and booths. Tuesday features park events, races, a midway, and an Oakville Georgetown Intermediate baseball game. Servicemen and women are warmly invited to reunite and renew old ties.

Legion Georgetown Joseph Gibbons Mill Street

Artificial Ice in the Wind at Georgetown

Georgetown weighs artificial ice for next season with a special Parks Board meeting. The plan adds 30000 to existing 375000 sewer project costs and boosts wartime housing and building expenses, while promising self sustaining arena benefits amid expected tax hikes.

Georgetown Council Board of Parks Parks Board

Recognition Fund grows as donations rush to reach July 1 target

A $75 addition boosted the Recognition Fund last week and several potential donors, delayed by inattention, are urged to contribute. With presentation cheques due before July 1, residents are asked to leave gifts with Mr. Ireland at the Bank of Commerce or arrange deduction from accounts. The balance needs a substantial boost to match other municipalities.

Ireland Bank of Commerce Georgetown

Pioneer Days Recalled by Regina Massey Harris Agent

In Massey Harris News May issue a tribute to W. C. Billy Maguire of Regina born in Toronto who joined the Winnipeg Parts department in 1882 and rose to principal stocktaker. He helped build the Regina branch, handled parts stocks and service, and later promoted tractors and combines, shaping western Canada’s implement business.

Massey-Harris News Massey-Harris Company W. C. Maguire Regina Maguire Miss Prairie Maguire Norval W. C Billy) Maguire Billy Maguire Toronto Winnipeg Riel Souris Man Mr. Maguire Orkney Islands Turtle Mountain Harris Wisner Wilkinson Patterson Paris Power R. H. Agar Prince Albert Medicine Hat Broadview Robertson Massey- Harris Western Canada

St George's W A WIA entertains new church ladies

The closing meeting at Mr William Bullivant's home, presided by Mrs Syd MacKenzie, reported donors for a base fund and noted Monies sent to Hamilton. Mrs W G Thompson spoke on Newcomers and a social at the Rectory planned. The United Thank-Offering to be presented in August. Refreshments followed, a bag of items packed for Gordon School Saskatchewan. Penny Bag Night counted bag contents.

St. George's W. A Wiliam Bullivant Syd MacKenzie J. Wyatt Doreas D. W. Baxter Hamilton W. G O. Thompson

Juvenile Baseball Schedule Set At Milton Meeting

The Juvenile OBA schedule was finalized in Milton after a conflict between Acton and Georgetown over park and player availability. Milton leads with one win 19-3 over Oakville. a best‑of‑five playoff trophy donated by Bruce Fitzgerald will be awarded to the first team to win it five times in a row. Georgetown receives temporary permission to play without new uniforms arriving around June 19.

Bruce Fitzgerald Milton Georgetown

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