Bairstow Brothers Graduate From Toronto U and Ryerson
Ross Bairstow completed the University of Toronto business and commerce program while Gordon Bairstow finished at Ryerson Institute of Technology in architecture. Both sons of Harold and Mrs Bairstow of 12 Chipper Court Dallas, they are Georgetown District High School alumni. Ross pursues a chartered accountant program with a Kitchener firm and Gordon works in Toronto with West ae l Rosco Ltd.
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Ross
Gordon Bairstow
Harold Bairstow
Chipper Court
Deltrex Developments Ltd
Barrie
University of To
Ronto
Gordon
Ryerson Institute of Technology
Kitchener
Toronto
Ith Westeel
Rosco Ltd
Georgetown
Flower Show Crowned With Fine Success
The Flower Show showcased entries across numerous classes led by Elsie Bird and Douglas Cole. Winners included Iris, Peony, Lily, and delphinium exhibitors, with numerous arrangements and minor prizes listed. Mrs. J. Wilfrid Harding died in Guelph after a long illness, with funeral services held in Acton. she was active in the Limehouse Presbyterian church and leaves a daughter Doris and grandchildren.
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Limehouse W.A
J. Wilfrid Harding
Guelph
Erin Township
Eva, Lindsay
John and
Eliza Cole Lindsay
Harding
Limehouse District
Woman’s Association
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Testimonial dinner honors retiring Halton assessor J F Rogers
Sixty guests attended the testimonial dinner at the Country Squire Oakville honoring J F Rogers on his retirement as County of Halton Assessments Commissioner. A speaker list included J Gibbons and several local residents. Also noted were injuries and hospital news as well as community updates from Limehouse and Kelso schoolboy activities.
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Joe Gibbons
A. W. Benton
Stephen Saxe
Wendy Earle
Clifford Hibbert
Mac Anderson
Cal McIntyre
J. F. Rogers
County of Halton
Country Squire
Oakville
Peter Forest 83 Retired CN Employee Dies in Georgetown
Peter Forest 83 a retired Canadian National Railways worker died Sunday at Georgetown hospital. He lived with his daughter Mrs Ross Van Patter in Georgetown. A Maniwaki Quebec native, he spent much of his life in Thorndale and London districts. He worked for CN for over 35 years, farmed in Thorndale after retirement, then moved to Moncton to live with son Edgar. He leaves six children nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Requiem mass held at Holy Cross Church with interment in Moncton beside his wife who died last fall.
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Canadian National Railways
Peter Forest
Georgetown
Maniwaki
Quebec
Lfe
Thorndale
London
CNR
Moncton
New Brunswick
Edgar
Peter
Gilbert
Montreal
N.B
Ross van Patter
R. R. Georgetown
Edward O'Donnell
Bolton
Walter Riddell
Toronto
Holy Cross R.C
Lawrence
Orangeville
Eden Church Farewell to Pastor Ends Four Year Stay
Eden United Church notes a farewell for Rev Johnston after four years serving the Eden congregation. A June 26 Sunday School picnic at Kelso Conservation Area drew 43 attendees with races a lunch and a presentation of a chair and TV tables to the honorees.
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Eden United Church
Kelso
Diane May
Ruth Mason
Kelvin
Johnston
Clown Do Do Races Highlight St Pauls Picnic
Members of St Pauls Anglican Church Norval enjoyed their Terra Cotta picnic on Saturday with Do-Do the Clown entertaining children and parents. A program of races followed by a picnic supper featured winners among 10 children including Michael McKinzey Charlene Mahaffy Ian Mercer Stephen Gorin Guy Giddings Nancy Hamilton Kevin Castator Jackie Treahy Gordon Fendley Linda Manelly Andy Dewhurst Marie Findamore. Adult prizes went to Mr and Mrs Ken Giddings Mr and Mrs Stan Moore Mr and Hank Russell Len Mrs Diane McKirey.
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St. Paul's Anglican Church
Norval
Michael McKin Zey
Charlene Mahaffy
Ian Mercer
Stephen Gorin
Guy Giddings
Nancy Hamilton
Kevin Castator
Jackie Treahy
Gordon Fendley
Linda Maneely
Andy Dewhurst
Marie Finnamore
Ken Giddings
Stan Moore
Hank Russell
Len
Diane McKirey
North Trafalgar Euchry
May Summit
Roy South
Frank Hall
Dan Kirk
Fred Workman
Clare Wilson
Marie Peacock
Joan Craig
Ralph Featherston
Sean Hamilton
Augusta Stickland
F. Featherston
Lena Hamilton
Isabell Break
Helen Beaty
Isabel Thompson
Edith Marshment
Helen Ingram
Ethel Martin
Mary Workman
Elmer May
Dorothy Featherston
Winnie Hamilton
Clifford May
Hope School
The
Cancer Society
Ontario School For the Deaf
Milton
Rumour Airport Locating on Omagh District Farms
Local district eyes an airport with land likely taken from three farms as Rumour Airport locates on Omagh area parcels. The Raynor Brothers farm Deviln area and part of Mrs. Sherin’s Toronto owned land are cited as potential seizure sites amid community discussion. The piece notes surrounding events and gatherings in North Trafalgar including church activities and local euchre socials.
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Rumour
Omagh District
Omagh
Raynor Brothers
Deviln
Devlin
Sherin
Toronto
Hi Neighbor Hostess At Provincial Meeting
Mrs Laura Dittrich Georgetown’s own Hi Neighbour Welcome Service hostess just returned from Toronto where she attended the provincial Hi Neighbour Welcome Service meeting at the Royal York Hotel. Her theme highlighted Georgetown’s centennial plans for 1967 and strong cooperation from local merchants. She was pleased by many newcomers writing to head office praising her welcome assistance. Hi Neighbour conventions are sweeping across major Canadian cities with the friendly greeting echoed coast to coast.
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Laura E. Dittrich
Georgetown
Toronto
Royal York Hotel
Canada
Council Briefs Sets Fees and Parking Rules
A council motion amended the $4 police accident report fee to bill with the report. The traffic by law was changed to permit parking on the south side of Church Street after 6 PM daily and all day Sunday, with exceptions for weddings and funerals.
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Church Street
Meee
Hold Test Camp for Pioneer Guide Badges
A Pioneer Camper Badge test weekend was held on the property of R. L. Freeman on the K Line Esquesing Friday June 24 to 26. Mrs. Robert Freeman was camp commandant and Mrs. Gordon Hills tester. Guides from Milton Acton and Georgetown attended. activities included campfire songs and skits, tent setup, and testing skills to prepare life comforts with charcoal cooking.
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R. L. Freeman
the &K Line
Esquesing
Robert Freeman
Gordon Hills
Glen Williams
Regiment's Honorary Colonel Career in Army Described
Lt. Col. John R. Barber of Georgetown was named honorary lieutenant colonel of the Lorne Scots in April 1957 and had a long service record from 1924. He commanded the regiment in 1949, served overseas 1941 to 1947, and earned multiple medals including the Defense Medal and Coronation honors. The piece notes his distinct career and involvement with the unit through years, alongside other archival snippets.
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John R. Barber
Georgetown
Canadian Officers Training ‘Corps
The
University of Toronto
Col. Barber
Supplementary Reserve
Barber
Lorne Scots
Starcrest Bijou Betty Cow Earns Gold Medal Award
Jersey cow Betty of A Nilson’s Stark Georgetown herd set a Ton of Gold certificate. in 1425 days she produced 2,192 lbs fat. She is a daughter of Superior Sire Brampton Sir Bijou Radar and previously won two Silver Medals and a Gold Medal. To qualify, cows must produce at least 2,000 lbs fat in four consecutive years.
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Starcrest
A. Nilson
Stark
Georgetown
Betty
Brampton
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Ross Bairstow
Paul Barber
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L. M Brown
Ed Burman
Douglas Cole
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Edith Smith
H. Marchington
Leonard Harding
Dorothy Stone
Ben Case
Harry Marchington
Harry Scott
W. F. Norton
Leo Jamieson
Iris
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Eileen Jackson
A. Keir
Robert Barber
Ina
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Lily
Harry Bailey
N. Devereaux
W. R. Norton
C. B. Dick
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Sweet William
S. A Scott
H. J. Herder
Canterbury Bells
Fox Gloves
H. Bailey
L. Hardin
Bruce Harley
W. M. Geggie
Ed. Burman
E. Braam
Vivien Perry
J. F. Duffield
R. S. Barber
Caroline Collins
Heather Harley
Sheila Jamieson
RD. Griffiths
Milton Rose
A. Griffiths
M. B. Bell
Charles St
Agrico
G. Aldebert
Kenway Rd
Alistair Sutherland
Hale Derive
Vigoro
S. Orr
Market S
David Beer
McIntyre Crese
Jean Hutt
Main St. South
N. Learmonth
Jack Reid
Gardeners's Guide
M. Bouwhuis
Mountainview Rd
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W. C. Biehn
Doris
Donald Lindsay
Joan
James Lindsay
Ray Lindsay
Delhi
Jack Stewart
Ola
Fred Shortill
Norman Young
Rumley-Shoemaker
Acton
Limehouse Cemetery
Charlie Thompson
Morgan Madill
Robert Miller
Lloyd McEnery
Jim Cripps
Jarvis
Limehouse
Ross Culp
Eevte
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Wilfrid Harding
Mrs. R. B. Storey
Mrs. Mills
Hornby
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Frank Peacock
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Emerson Carlton
Glen Giles
Niagara Falls
Delbert Downs
Lena Sanford
Joseph Shea
Holy Rosary
John Chapman
Patieent
Peter Stemnman
Marilyn Beaty
Grace Anglican Church
Percy Merry
Dearborn
Michigan
Ford
Irvine Wallace of
Blyth
Leslie Rutledge
Melvin Penney
Robert Brownridge
Arthur Plant
John Hamilton
Louist Winch
Kenneth Alerson
St Paul's
Hornby United Church Women
Barbara Snow
Lew Sampson
William McPherson
McPherson
Sampson
Roy Coulter
United Church
Douglas Leslie
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
North Trafalgar
Tommy Hunter
Drumquin
Camp Wyoka
Clifford
Council Briefs
Superior Food Market
Main St. N. Georgetown
JAVEX
Nestle's
Shore
Crest Dental Cream
Turkeys
Macaroni
R.C. Spaghetti RC
Carolina
Calif
Santa Rosa
Ontario
Hothouse Ib
Schneider's
RED Hots
Devon
Batt
Maple Leaf
Supreme Biscuits
Moesom
Actan
Lorne Scots Regiment
GM of Canada
Ste. Therese West
Georgetown Herald
Neilson Stark
Halton Sanitation
Ren End
Bill McGowan
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