Water Tower Tender Sparks Council Debate Over Costs
The proposed Yodd Road water tower price rose to 235 000 with a 15 000 increase cited. Councillors sparred over tender access and process, with calls for the contract to be reviewed by engineers and the town auditor before approval. The motion to accept Horton tech’s 157 405 tender was withdrawn after extended debate.
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Yodd Road
Horton Tech
Coun. Powers
Oun. Young
Ontario Municipal Board
Water Resources Commission
Galt
Sand
Gwo
Proctor
Fern
Coun
Smith
Tania
Reeve E Uett
Nerval Man May Inherit Large U S Stocks
Arthur McClure, brother of the late Ethel McClure, is sought by Tracers’ Company of America regarding unclaimed United States stocks worth an unknown sum. About 200000 stockholders are affected. McClure is in Peel s Memorial Hospital with another Norval area resident also hospitalized.
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Arthur McClure
Samount
Button
United States
Arthur
Ethel Jane McClure
Tracers’ Company of América
McClure
Norval Area
Peels Memorial Hospital
J. Laggerquint
Georgetown
District Memorial Hospital
J. ¥. Lindner
Menet
Norman Yendley
Taught English at GHS Gets High Toronto Post
Miss Gertrude M. Fatt named assistant superintendent of Toronto schools. Former Georgetown High English and Physical Education teacher, she led Eastdale Vocational School and headed English at Central Tech. Toronto native, Humberside and University of Toronto alumna.
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GHS
Toronto Post
Gertrude M. Fatt
Toronto
Georgetown High School
Miss Fatt
Eastdale Vocational School
Georgetown
Central Tech
Humberside Collegiate
The
University of Toronto
Toronto Native
Mayor Declines Police Agreement Standoff At Council
A tense council exchange between Deputy-Reeve Reevy and the mayor highlighted their differences over a police agreement with the Molle Association. The mayor pressed back asking if the deputy had seen it, the deputy conceded no answer, and the mayor closed the matter with a final remark that no further reply would be given.
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Reevy
Smile and Gosh Interactions Reported in Odd Exchange
An unclear dialogue fragment notes a character smiling as if entering a scene and another exclaiming Gosh. The snippet includes phrases like Yee and punching, with a later line about feeling like oneself from a prior moment. The text is fragmentary and lacks cohesive context.
Hydro lighting upgrades eyed by town and board approval
A town letter discusses hydro lighting improvements including downtown John Street and No 7 Unwy. Projects hinge on Ontario Municipal Board approval and local hydro consent.
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Ontario Municipal Board
John Street
No. 7 Unwy
Georgetown Man Becomes Assistant Superintendent at Centennial Manor
Rusty Banke of Allen Road Georgetown was appointed assistant superintendent at Halton Centennial Manor after sixteen nominations were reviewed by the Halton Manor Board and the County Personnel Committee during last week’s County Council meeting.
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Rusty) Banke
Allen Road
Georgetown
Halton Centennial Manor
County Council
Halton Manor
Town Men Will Rent Uniforms
Town workers plan self funded uniforms at $1.90 weekly deduction, with mayor and front office confirming voluntary participation and consent before payroll deductions.
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Gibbons
Reeve Filiolt
Showcase Is Happy Blend of Music Drama
A three hour program at the high school auditorium Friday and Saturday drew two full houses. The combined music and drama department presented Scenes including Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Michael Paleschak with a cast led by Ann Hardy and Cliff Levy. Mike Baker produced Vignettes and Don Wagstaffe was master of ceremonies. Choirs and orchestras directed by Ivan Long featured Broadway, classical, and contemporary selections. WHAY COUNCIL DID
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Music and
Ol' Georgetown
Michael Paleschak
Ann Hardy
Cliff Levy
Pat Unce
Val Kitchen
Roger Smith
Jene Graff
Dennis Wright
Evelena Hoberts
John Layman
Ruth Kidd
Doug Yowler
Tenis Helliwell
Dave Blaney
Mike Baker
Don Wagstaffe
Ivan Long
Town Insurance Pays Three Claims After Grader Accident
The council heard that three insurance claims were paid after a grader ran over two garbage cans, damaged two cars, and the frame end loader was covered. Mayor remarked on the unusual occurrence as Clerk Bepham Pea Cover noted the coverage.
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Cy. Francis
C. Bepham Pea
By-Law Sought After Week of Grass Fires in Georgetown
Fire Chief Breda Lewis urged Mayor Joseph Cibbons to pass a life long burning by law in Georgetown after a week with near record grass fires. Police and fire crews investigated causes, including suspected juvenile arson, with multiple calls across May and April.
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Breda Lewis
Harald
Joseph Cibbons
Georgetown
Lewis
Jake
CN to Close Georgetown Express Office
The Canadien National will close its Georgetown express office this summer as part of a consolidation plan. Georgetown Express staff of four will be laid off. shipments to Georgetown will be routed via Brampton or Hyrempton for delivery or pickup.
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Canadien National Hellways
Georgetowns
Herald
Georgetown Vxpress
Hyrempton
Georgetown
Brampton
Georgetown Express
Car crashes into hydro pole near Norval injuring two
Two men were injured when a car clipped a hydro pole at the base of a hill near Norval on Thursday afternoon. Patricia Green of Brampton and a child passenger were unharmed while two male riders were treated at the scene. Traffic bottleneck formed as lines on the highway were reduced. A separate accident Saturday near Norval caused $400 damage to a vehicle driven by Neverley Ian Brown with two minor injuries.
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Norval Hill
Vhursday
Patricia Green
Brampton
J. P. Danebaker
Emil Jung
Norval
Neverley Ian Brown
Bilingual Parents Propose Walkout Over Kindergarten Policy
The Bilingual Parents Committee threatens to withdraw all bilingual children from Georgetown Separate School if the board does not reverse its decision by May 6. The group, led by Gelineault, cites restrictions under provincial law and seeks reinstatement of bilingual classes at Holy Cross School, with a public meeting planned if no response is received.
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WA. Manning
Georgetown and District
Rtewart Town Hall
G. A. Gelinesult
Bilingual Parents Committee
Schoo
Gelineault
the Herald
Georgetown
Georgetown Separate School Board
L'Association Canadienne Vrancaise de
Holy Cross School
Copmaittes
Holy Cross
Big Jean Belliveau Nets Early Goal in 4-0 Canadiens Win
Big Jean Belliveau opened the scoring for Montreal in a 4-0 victory over Chicago. W. Smith of Mulock Avenue, Toronto, increased his yearly income by 500 dollars from a pool at a Georgetown Lions Club event. Belliveau’s goal came at 14 seconds of the first period. Lions committee members Pearce Porter Wilf Hriabels and Hugh Diamond oversaw the pool, called a large success.
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Jean Belliveau
Montreal Canadien
Chigaco Risck Hawks
W. Smith
Mulock Ave
Toronto
Beliveau
Smith
Georgetown Lions Club
Lions Pearce Porter
Wilf Hriabels
Hugh Diamond
Council to pay up to 400 for champs banquet
The town will fete OMHA PeeWee and Midget champions with a banquet and cover trophy costs. Council decided Monday night the event will be funded not to exceed 400 dollars.
Jonson Consignment Sale At Wynfield Stock Farm
About 800 people attended a consignment sale at Wynfield Stock Farm run by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jonson near Georgetown. A Montreal buyer purchased seven horses amid bids on roughly 140 horses presented for auction. The event Saturday afternoon drew spectators and potential buyers as consignments moved to buyers across the region.
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Wynfield
Roy Jonson
R.R. 2
Georgetown
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