OUNCI High School Boundaries Unchanged Next Year
Minister Wo Davis refuses to approve proposed Irish School Area boundary changes endorsed by Acton Malton and Georgetown councils and three municipalities. Deputy Minister Booth cites opposition from Mitton Council and a petition signed by 6 parents and 12 pupils as grounds for reconsideration.
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Wo Davis
Acton
Malton
Georgetown
Ody Haken
Tiestas
Miniser
Booth
Mitton
Ballina
Satvertreck
Campers Lose Equipment Fire Sparks Grass Fire
Two Oakville campers lose a tent sleeping bags and a 33 mm camera when a smouldering camp fire near Waterfall Playground ignites dry grass. Fire Chief Bob Banfield says strong winds spread embers. Firemen extinguish the blaze as the campers return to find their gear destroyed. The town considers boundary changes affecting Milton and Ballinafad students and school attendance.
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Oakville
Waterfall Playground
Bob Banfield
Langcheck
Still Seek Managers For Minor Hockey
The Georgetown Minor Association seeks managers for PeeWee Bantam and juvenile hockey teams. Applicants must provide name address and coaching choice. Secretary Ron Jackson at 204 Delrex Blvd will accept applications before July 4.
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Geeratown Miner Te Key Association
Hantan Aml
Ron Jackson
Delrex Blvd
Canadian citizenship ceremony honors Duncan Drive couple
A local couple at 68 Duncan Dr recently became Canadians at a Brampton courthouse ceremony. A reception followed at St Pauls United Church hall. Mr and Mrs A L Leach and Mr and Mrs K Garsa hosted with a Maple Leaf memento.
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I. C. Maflesyse
Duncan
Brampton
Chareh Hall
St Pauls
Reeve Elliott
Council
Councillor Clashes Over Tree Felling Policy Debate
Tense council meeting as Dr. Charles Hildebrandt pressures for hydro commission must seek council permission before any trees are cut. Mayor Ern Hyde accuses a colleague of pushing a useless motion. Decision on maple tree at Queen Highway corner postponed to property committee.
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Charles Hildebrandt
Hydro Commission
Ern Hyde
Hydro
Decison
Was Employee on Frank Wilson Farm
Thomas Hugh Frackleton aged 77 formerly of Ashgrove died Saturday June ath at home of Frank Wilson after twenty two years in the district Born 1885 in County Armagh Ireland he came to Canada after World War I and worked on farms before joining Ashgrove He served quietly and earned community respect Funeral Tuesday Harold McChure Funeral Home Georgetown conducted by Rev John Hill Ashgrove United Church Interment Hibcrest Cemetery Norval Pallbearers Clayton Wilson Guy Walyon Hyatt McClure Spencer Wilson John Bellbaddy Harvey Nurse
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Thomas Hugh Frackleton
Ashgrove
Frank Wilson
Mr. Frackleton
County Armagh
Northern Ireland
Canada
Brampton
Mr. Wilson
Harold McChure
Georgetown
Reve John Hill
Ashgrove United Church
Hiblcrest Cemetery
Norval
Clayton Wilson
Guy Walyon
Hyatt McClure
Spencer Wilson
John Bellbaddy
Harvey Nurse
Council Eyes Rules on Local Anti Noise Ordinance
A memo outlines plans for the city council to consider adopting anti noise regulations. The proposal, discussed by officials and residents, seeks to curb disturbances while balancing businesses and neighborhoods.
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Council
Bliss Canada to produce road signs and signals in Georgetown plant
The Bliss Co. of Canton Ohio announced plans to open a 16,300 square foot Georgetown plant in 1956 on five acres near Highway 7. The facility will produce Eagle Signal branded road signs and traffic signaling devices as a branch of Bliss Canada, with head office in Toronto.
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Sykes Fool
Guelph Street
Canada
Abe
Sykespany
F Tool ¢ Ton
W." Bliss Co
Canton
Ohio
Ing
Anderson
Carl E.anderson
Bliss Co
Ander Stimers
Georgetown
Son
Bliss
Ada
Standard ‘Products
Biss Canada
Shas
Toxonto T
Eglinton Ave
Eagle Signal
Moline
Hainais
Bllss
Publc
Council Mulls By Law As YMCAs Sign Plan Faces Review
At council Monday the YM YWCA sought permission to place a sign on Main Street South. Dr Hildebrandt challenged the by law calling for zoning scrutiny. A motion, with Dr Young, urged the planning board to study the by law and possibly remove advertising signs from its jurisdiction. Cub Scouts from St John’s United Church held a send off for summer, with Akela guiding tests, investiture, and neckerchief awards.
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Ym-Ywca
St. South
Hildebrandt
Jim Young
Planning Board
Dr. Hildebrant
Akela
Baden Powell
Fines
Saints
First Georgetown Cubs
St. John's United Church
Braves Cartwright
J. Lay
David Holmes
Brian McDonald
David Shrobsale
Glen Broomhead
Five Injured in Two-Car Crash Near Esquesing
Five people were hospitalized after a two car collision Sunday at the 6th Line Esquesing Road junction around 3 p m. Thomas Mowatt of Mowfatt Ont suffered two broken legs a broken left arm and chest injuries and was admitted to Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. Christopher Powell 16 of Mitton Georgetown District Memorial Hospital sustained undetermined injuries. Galles Green 41 of ROW 5 Milton is hospitalized with unspecified injuries. Green s sons Donald 13 and Robert 16 months were taken to Sick Kids Toronto by ambulance. the oldest suffered a broken jaw. Mana Jaine wife of the injured man and her two daughters Elizabeth and Elaine were treated and released at Mitten District hospital. North Halton OPP investigated with no further details.
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Thomas Mowfatt
Mowfatt
Ont
Oakville-Trafalgar Hospital
Christopher Powell
Mitton
Georgetown District Memorial Hospital
Georgetown Hospital
Icle
Galles Green
Milton
Green
Donald
Robert
Sick Children’s Hospital
Toronto
Alexander Ambulance
Oakville
Mana Ieen
Elizabeth
Mitten District Hospital
North Halton
Hornby Cup Winners Dominate District Scout Camporee
Troops gathered at Brooklon for the Hornby Cup judging with Crest to The district camp site hosted patrols from 26 troops. Winners include the 6th A troop as scouts pitched tents, with donations from Wis Het Anthoe and The Yelowsackers Motorcy aiding the event. The Camporee featured skits, campfire songs, and a memorial for Scout Wilken who died in a prior collision.
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Geroup
Flornby
Brooklon Tarchet Vincente
Wa Aretha Leer
Vic
Sih
Godims
Acton
Ballinafad
aencont'Gien
Raechat
Herseather
Aevenmine
Yelowsackers
Cuberre
Woted
Gee
Eria
Eri
Are
Wilken
Comrade Hospital Donation Bikes Damaged by Vandals
Reported vandalism targets youths from the Minor Baseball program at the park. Richard Blackwell 48 Mein tyre Crese and Farley Hell ant among those named as suspects. Farley’s bicycle suffered slashed tires, broken spokes, a damaged speedometer and light while at the grandstand. Police seek culprits after a second incident in a week. Dominion Day notice mentioned for Monday July 1.
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Damere la
Farley
Feature golfer Harv Chappet in Globe Sports Picture
North Halton Golf and Club's Harv Chappet starred in a Globe and Mail sports feature. The Ontario Open at Pine Valley is highlighted as one of ten art photos, with Chappet shown making a recovery shot from a sand bunker.
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North Halton
Oatry Club
Harv Chappet
Datuidas
Globe and Mail
Pture
Ontario
Opa
Pine Valley
Harv
Cut Our Own Weeds Urged by Town Officials
The weed inspector Milton Harker urged the council on Monday to cut public property weeds, saying the town bears the fault and receives numerous complaints. He requested help with hand cutting at several locations as he and Archie Lawrence plan to begin the yearly effort next week.
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Milton Harker
Archie Lawre
Ham
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