Halton Tories nominate Sandy Best unopposed for federal seat
In Milton the Halton Conservative convention chose Sandy Best as their candidate with no opposition. Dr. Carl Martin proposed Best and Mrs. K Leyman seconded. Guest speaker predicted Best could join the Cabinet in time. The meeting adopted the single nomination and named local officials present.
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Georgetown
P.C
David Walker
Mr. Best
Halton
Walker
Jes Clark
Tom van Sickler
Ernia Hyde
Bast
Sandy
Douglas Latimer
Halton Tories
Sandy Best
Best
Carl Martin
Milton
K. Leyman
Oakville
Peter Tully
Malton Conservatives
George Kerry Burlington
Bud Nicholls
County Association
Charles Best
Stanley L. Hall
Ottawa
Haition
C. A. Best
Multon
Jeeve
Samly
K. Teyman
Esquesing Tax Bills Rise Despite Lower General Mill Rate
Esquesing residents face higher taxes overall after a township wide re assessment to meet the Capt of Municipal Affairs Manual. The general mill rate drops to 9.12 residential and 11.82 industrial, but most assessments increase, pushing average bills higher though the general rate is council controllable. Fire area rates vary by Acton Georgetown and Milton.
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Georgetown Haigh School
Georgetown High School
Milton
Ontario
K. C. Lindsay
Esquesing
Esquesing Council
Esqueting
Acton
Amlican
Georgetown
Andy Wko
Maeda
Doubtful If Rodeo Queen Contests In Lions Rodeo
Members of the Lions Club may not sponsor a Rodeo Queen contest this year. At a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting support grew for shelving the event. Last year a contestant Tricia Heywood was injured during the Rodeo day parade.
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Lions
Ata
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Agalnat
Tricia Heywood
Gray Gate
Fireworks Display Planned for Victoria Day in Park
The town and Legion will join for a Victoria Day fireworks evening in the park. Council approved 250 dollars for the event and the Legion endorsed participation at its last monthly meeting. The display attracts thousands of spectators each year.
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Legion
Victoria
Miss Florence Luke to Depart Georgetown High for Bayview Post
Miss Florence Luke, long time head of Georgetown High School Language Department, resigns after two years. She will lead the Moderns Department at Bayview from September, with a plan to spend time in Germany beforehand. Born in Toronto, she studied at Malvern Collegiate and the University of Toronto and has taught multiple languages and night school courses.
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Georgetown Jhigh School
Florence Luke
Miss Luke
GUS
Bayview
Germany
Toronto
Malvern Collegiate
University of Toronto
Mount Voreat
Georgetown High School
Luke
Guelph
Berwick Hall
Drainage Ditch Sparks Council Roundup Over Health Risks
Whay council hears complaints about a private drainage ditch behind Raylawn Crescent. Jack Critchlow urges action after two years of inaction claiming the ditch harbors pests and endangers children. Officials cite private property limits and pledge to seek owner compliance and health unit review.
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Jack Critchlow
Raylawn Crescent
Council
Harrison
McEnerys celebrate golden wedding at Ballinafad home
Mr and Mrs Robert McEnery of Ballinafad RR 1 Georgetown invite friends and relatives to their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday May 13 from 2 30 to 5 00 and 7 00 to 9 00 No gifts please Hosted at their Ballinafad residence with reception hours listed.
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Robert McEnery
Ballinafad
Georgetown
Fashion Show by Golf Ladies at Georgetown Club
Mrs G Wallace of Streetsville described ensembles while Wayne Preston provided music on the electric organ. The Spring and Summer Fashion Show by the Georgetown Golf and Country Club ladies section drew close to two hundred attendees in the clubhouse. Seventy two outfits for spring and summer sports and casual wear were shown.
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G. Wallace
Streetsville
Wayne Preston
Georgetown Golf and Country Club
E. Wilson
Cooksville
Hazel ‘Foster
Brampton
Ronnie Wee
Residential Rate Is Upped 6 Mills
Georgetown 1962 tax rate set at 73.177 mills for residential and 78.904 for industrial and commercial. The residential levy rises about 6 mills, adding roughly $20 to $30 per household. Officials warn of rising expenses and urge contingency funds as education and debenture payments drive costs.
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Georgetown
Bob McNally
Council
Sargent
Walter Pope
Reid Budost
John Elliott
McNeilly
Hunter
Toad
Harrison
Pearson to Visit Halton Next Week
Liberal leader Lester Pearson will appear in Halton county on Wednesday May 9. He will meet a motorcade at Clarkson and travel to Oakville for a welcome at Oak Queen Plaza, then proceed to Burlington for a Brant Inn coffee party between 5 and 6 pm in support of Dr. Harry Harley.
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Lester Pearson
Halton County
Liberal Party
Clarkson
Oakville
Oak Queen Plaza
Burlington
Brant Inn
Pearson
Kennedy
Washington
Harry Harley
Halton
Ambulance Garage Contract Awarded in Plano
Planer council awarded a contract to Wm. B. Hambes Construction Ltd for a new ambulance garage on James Street at a total price of 8 639.00. The project will be partially outfitted with essential equipment and staffing pending final approvals and budget considerations.
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James Street
J Council
Wm. B. Hambes Construction Ltd
Toheave Elliott
Atex
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Milton High
Nala
Bayview Post
Fae
Miss Florence Luke
Whay Council Bio
Reave Ebtlett
Misicird Hill
Dept
Credit Ranch
Norval
Peter_Jones
Phote
Sy Hin Apu
Incrasee
Mulder
Winnifred Mulder
St. Paul's Baptist
Shirley Andrews
Earl Clements
Bruce Woods
Anne ‘V. d. Valk
Noreen Noble
Dlanne George
Mary Stockley
iGall Gilmore
Debra Siite
Laraine Godden
Marlene Kitithener
Mark Wools
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