14 Mar 1963
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
1
Mrs Gord King serves a customer in the new sub post office on Mall Street and opened Monday. The new office is a separate department designed for downtown and west end customers and would have left locals without a handy place to do postal business without the new setup.
The Avian 2-180 gyroplane, a third prototype with helicopter like rotor and rear propeller, completes tests near Georgetown. Hard Roeder piloted the craft from Waterlon Airport to Georgetown, with Harald Koehler testing variants and awaiting Department of Transport approval for mass production.
A home and school association meeting discussed cheating during exams after viewing a film titled The Test It was from the Brampton Library and presented by President Vo Lavell A teacher and principal faced questions from several parents about student behavior and home conditions influencing cheating The crowd agreed on concerns and future steps to address the issue
Montreal native Henry Timmins announces his candidacy for the federal election as an independent conservative. He criticizes Ottawa’s influence on provincial matters and taxes, and calls for strong national defense while noting his background in security analysis and financial advisory work. He lives near town with his wife and baby daughter.
The article outlines a project to beautify Main Street including island plantings, tree replacements, and installation by a nursery firm. It notes timelines, funding aspects, and local involvement to replace dead trees and improve street aesthetics.
Officials warn of a river ice jam affecting Glen Williams with a mid April move of the post office to a new building at the corner of Main and April streets. The current office, in use for 24 years, is too small and will be vacated as renovations or relocation proceed with no service interruptions expected.
District meeting discusses increasing funding for the Retarded Children's School at Hornby. Some councillors push for more heavy transport costs while others resist, preferring the current aid level. Debate covers per-pupil costs, rates, and potential donations to support pupils and staff.
Henry Ricoster Gordon Rid ney and Po White appeared before Esquesing Council to protest boundary changes that would move Sever Creek and Bathnatad students from Georgetown High School to Acton High School in September. Current Grade 12 to 14 students may finish at their present school. The County Council must approve the plan, which Georgetown Board says stems from Acton area costs and historic enrollment.
The Georgetown Western Ontella annual show drew a capacity crowd of about 1200 for a Peter Pan themed production. The event featured the Western Ont Ladies Figure Skating Club with headlining performers, backstage hands, and student cast from Guelph and Woodstock area clubs, highlighting costumes, lighting, and stagecraft.
The report outlines candidate Wilson and Hatton Rade discussing ongoing race dynamics at the Halton riding. Voters await leadership change as parties court support, while business groups note shifts in backing and possible cabinet implications.
A garbled weather report fragment mentions light, showers, and wind around a coastal area. It references volunteers and organizers aiding a production and notes a staging team and conductor responsible for the show.
The Herald reports Credit Valley authorities warn residents of possible flooding as warm spells follow heavy snowfall. Spearin says conditions could worsen if thawing accelerates water flow and river ice strains. Officials outline plans and emphasize monitoring for creeks and rivers across Credit Valley.
A local furniture maker concludes seventeen years on Main Street and relocates production to Toronto. The move affects 150 employees, many of whom choose not to transfer, citing family ties and the desire to stay. The firm cites economies and a vacant building as reasons for the shift while maintaining the same product line.
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