Georgetown Industry to Produce Porcelain and Metal Goods
A new Georgetown area plant renovated after Dolphin Craft’s closure will manufacture porcelain enamelled metal products. The firm, led by P. Graham Bell and associates, will operate with a Bayview Avenue headquarters Toronto and Georgetown factory, using Bell’s technical guidance for multiple area plants.
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New Georgetown
Et Eee
P. Bikosciee
Sa Teadee
Did Dolphin Sikcet On
Hane
Reyel Beek Saa Bes Akasay
Dolphin Craft
P. Graham Bell
Graham Bell Ltd
Graham Bell Enz Meling Ltd
Five Hurt After Head-on Crash On Sth Line
A head-on collision on the Sth Line between Georgetown and Glen Williams last Wednesday night sent five people to hospital. John McGill, 16, suffered a severely slashed arm and blood loss, while others endured serious injuries including a fractured hip, facial lacerations, and a fractured skull as police and multiple doctors responded promptly.
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Georgetown
Glen Williams
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Guelph
John McGill
Roy McGill
Church St
Paul Marshall
Harold Marshall
Charles Ss
Stan Miller
St. Joseph’s
Florence Schleicher
Barbara Giefert
Guelph General
Terra Cotta
Harley Lowe
Ted Scott
Fendley Family Reunion at Ferndale Park Crowded
The Fendley clan held a reunion at Ferndale Park on Sunday June 15 with ball games and novelty races in the afternoon. About 128 members attended and enjoyed lunch served by the lunch committee. Harold Fendley of Glen Williams was elected president and Shirley Fendley of Norval secretary for the coming year.
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Fendley
Ferndale Park
Harold Fendley
Glen Williams
Shirley Fendley
Norval
Kinsmen Plan Kiddies Playground at Community Pool
Georgetown Kinsmen Club held its year end banquet at Hilltop Lodge and announced that work on a kiddies playground at the community pool site would begin in two to three weeks. The club will focus on sodding and planting trees on the allotted land.
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Georgetown
Hospital Administrator Speaks To Rotarians Tri Town Meet In Milton
Walter Patch of the Kingston Waterloo general hospital spoke to Rotary about the Ontario Hospital Commission and the national health plan. He described the commission as impartial and outlined costs and services, noting two dollar ten cents for singles and four twenty for families. James Ritchie introduced him. Bill Hamilton closed the meeting as many members and wives prepared to attend the Milton tri town meet.
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Rotary
Rotary Club
Georgetown
Tasmania
Australia
Walter Patch
Kitchener - Waterloo General Hospital
Ontario Hospital Commission
Patch
James Ritchie
John D. Kelly
Bill Hamilton
Milton
Karen Reichardt Birthday Party At Home
Karen Reichardt daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Reichardt of 4 John St E celebrated her tenth birthday with a barbecue at home. Guests included Christy McArthur Sheryl Puckering Linda Wood Janet Chamberlain and Cathy Wil-
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Karen Reichardt
Bob Reichardt
John St. E
Christy McArthur
Sheryl Puckering
Linda Wood
Janet Chamberlain
Cathy Wil
Everett Cole longtime Georgetown customs officer dies
Everett Cole 73 lifelong Georgetown resident and former customs collector died Sunday. He served as treasurer and worshipful master of Credit Lodge AF and AM and chaired the Georgetown Cemetery Board. Funeral conducted by Rev. Morgan McFarlane with pallbearers named, interment Greenwood Cemetery.
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Georgetown
Everett Cole
Sg Fer Street
John Wesley Cole
Old Bank of Hamilton
Credit Lodge
AF & AM
Presbyterian Church
Bessie Kay
Morgan McFarlane
Harold C. McClure
Douglas Cole
Andy Crichton
Jack Williamson
James Cooper
Alliston
Nixon Cole
Ronald Cole
Toronto
Greenwood Cemetery
Attempts Landing Plane Crashes in Main St Farm Field
A cab trainer piloted by Robert Dunbar crashed in Moore's field west of Main Street while attempting to land Sunday night after taking off from Toronto Island. No injuries were reported. damage to motor, propeller and undercarriage. police investigated by Cst. Ted Scott.
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Robert Dunbar
Sussex St
Toronto
Moore's Field
Main Street
Dunbar
Toronto Island
Cst
Ted Scott
Tocal
Barbecue and Garden Party by Halton Masonic Lodge
Members of Halton Chapter Masonic Lodge and their wives attended a garden party and barbecue at Jack Armstrong's home 23 Park View Blvd last Wednesday night June 18. Jim Linton Bill Hamilton John Gunn and George Sivil cooked while Ralph Ursel provided entertainment with an electric piano. Games and square dancing filled most of the evening, hosted by Jack Armstrong and Sam Penrice.
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Halton
Masonic Lodge
Jack Armstrong
Parkview Blvd
Jim Linton
Bill Hamilton
John Gunn
George Sivil
Ralph Ursel
Sam Penrice
Minister Guest Speaker Wrigglesworth Banquet
The Wrigglesworth Public School grade eight banquet on Monday June 23 featured Rev. Morgan McFarlane as guest speaker with remarks on unfinished business and education as training. Notable attendees included Graham Farnell Ray Salter Mayor Jack Armstrong and Bob Hyde. The evening included toasts to the Queen country and staff, musical entertainment by the Wrigglesworth double trio, and dancing.
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Wrigglesworth Public
Morgan McFarlane
McFarlane
Mr. McFarlane
Graham Farnell
Home & School Association
Public School Board
Ray Salter
Jack Armstrong
Bob Hyde
Mary Jane Taylor
Our Country
Ineke Weststeyn
Georgetown Stores Plan Open on Dominion Day Eve
Several Georgetown stores say they will open next Monday, the day before Dominion Day, signaling early shopping ahead of the holiday. Local merchants expect increased traffic and courtesy hours to accommodate residents and visitors.
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Georgetown
Two Children Injured As Car Jumps Curb
An Oldsmobile driven by Carole Lane jumped the curb in front of Richardson’s Crest Hardware on Main Street. Ralph Dyson age three and St Bailey age three were treated by doctors for injuries after the car struck the sidewalk at about 5:50 p.m. Officer Ted Scott investigated.
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Ralph Dyson
Oly Dyson
Edith St
St Bailey
Ace Bailey
Church Street
C. V. Williams
R. T. Paul
Richardson
Hardware
Main St
Oldsmobile
Carole Lane
George St
Es Geal Beer
Steve Bailey
Ralf Dyson
Ted Scott
Laughlin Clan Reunion Held at Orangeville
The Laughlin clan held its 13th annual reunion at the Hunter home in Orangeville with over 70 members. President John McClure of Georgetown welcomed attendees as Agnes and Eccl es McClure oversaw a sports program. New officers were elected: Bill Laughlin president, Herman Laughlin vice president, Mrs Bill Laughlin secretary treasurer, Watson Wiggins, Harry Laughlin, Elgin Laughlin on the place committee. Special prizes honored oldest lady Mrs Tom Laughlin, youngest child Laurie Laughlin, longest distance Norm Laughlin, guessing winner Ruby Laughlin, wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Watson Wiggins, hidden bell Margaret Wilkinson, and newest auto Elgin Laughlin.
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Laughlin
W. H. Hunter
Keith Hunter
Orangeville
John McClure
Georgetown
Agnes
Eccles McClure
Bill Laughlin
Harman Laughlin
Oshawa
Sec
Treas
Watson Wiggins
Harry Laughlin
Brampton
Elgin
Mrs. Watson Wiggins
Caledon
Margaret Wilkinson
Malton
Elgin Laughlin
Past Pupils Honor Retiring Glen Williams Teacher
Former students from Glen Williams Public School gathered on June 21 to honor Mrs. Edna Beaumont as she retires after 36 years on staff, most recently as principal. Roy Norton chaired the event as Georgetown Boys Band led by Alf Perrott performed. John Wagstaffe and his son Danny spoke and presented a silver tray and money purse from present and former students.
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Edna Beaumont
Glen Williams Public School
Beaumont
Roy Norton
Georgetown
Alf Perrott
Bill
Marty Wheeler
Marty
Toronto
Guelph
John Wagstaffe
Danny
John
Glen Williams
Moore Farm Site Top Choice For Georgetown Hospital
A Moore farm tract on the western highway entrance to town emerged as the No 1 choice for Georgetown hospital site amid council discussion. Plans include a trunk sewer to the CNR right of way and a subdivision layout with hospital industrial and residential zones.
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Moore Farm
Harald Fobert
Georgetown
Fobert
CNR
Wm. Carr
Delrex
Swanek
Fred Harrison
Doug Sargent
John Gunn
Hospital Board
Council
Hospital Committee
Moore
Public Works Committee
Landscaping Tips Highlight Horticulture Leader at Ratepayers Meeting
Ed Faris of the Georgetown Horticultural Society spoke on Basic Landscaping at the East Georgetown Ratepayers Association meeting held June 19 at Wrigglesworth School. Sid Hardie presided. discussion covered ward system pros and cons and year end highlights included a federal election meeting and blood donor campaign.
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Ed Faris
Georgetown Horticultural Society
East Georgetown Ratepayers Association
Wrigglesworth School
Faris
Sid Hardie
Roy Warwick
Golden Hand Ceremony For 2nd Brownie Pack in St. George's Hall
The 2nd Georgetown Brownie Pack held a social evening on June 17 in St. George's Church hall to close the season. Twenty three mothers attended as Susan Collier Dianne Golden Sandra Hayes and Joanne Mitchell received the Gold Hand Award. Six Brownies promoted to Guides in February were invited back for leaving certificates. Additional badges were awarded for Swimming Proficiency to Darlene Ledwidge skating to Laura Bairstow Ginny Terry and Linda Powers and Valerie Kitchen earned her collectors badge. After games and Brownie activities.
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Georgetown
St. George's Church Hall
Norman Marchment
Susan Collier
Dianne Golden
Sandra Hayes
Joanne Mitchell
Joyce Rundle
Laura Bairstow
Ginny Terry
Linda Powers
Judy Meades
Edwina Smith
Darlene Ledwidge
Valerie Kitchen
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Rush
Main St. Farm Field
Wrigglesworth
Laughlin Clan
Glen
Georgetown Hospital
Maurice Herbert
Brantford
Hewson Crescent
Brent Avenue United Church
A. E. Kewiey
Mildred Leona Mabee
T. L. Mabee
Maurice William Herbert
Thomas Herbert
Temple Road
Read and Innes
Smith & Stone, Ltd
John Searchfield
Ruth Sheffield
William Malham
Norman Herbert
Adbert Whitney
Hotel Kerby
Ontario
Local 73
National Union of Public Service Employees
Administration Committee
Enway
Rexway
Mountainview Rd
Carr
Dept. of Highways
Engineer Carr
McGilvray
Credit River
Glen Williems
North Halton
Lator Niall
St. George’s Hall
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