Strike Talks End In Failures Between Union And Company
A Toronto meeting between Rex Cook of the United Mine Workers Local and Stone Limited officials failed to bridge the wage dispute. The union seeks higher raises while the company offers smaller raises. mayor and Labour Department officials may intervene as the stalemate threatens townwide economy.
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Stone Limited
Bio
Lealie Rowntree
Cala Toronto
Ment
Unit Mine Workers of America
Cook
Ran
Loca
Pany
Smith and Stone
Beder
Contron
Joseph Kons
Coun
Ceil
Union and Company
Streetsville Man in Hospital After Golf Club Accident
Peter Dugan, 35, Streetsville shoe store owner, is hospitalized in Georgetown with two broken legs after his car pinned him against a cement wall at the Georgetown Golf and Country Club. Donna Caton, 17, allegedly accelerated a family Oldsmobile, causing the crash after a fashion show at the club. Dugan was treated at the scene by Dr. A E Macintosh and later taken to Georgetown ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streetsville
Georgetown Hospital
Georgetown Golf
Peter _Dugan
Streetsville Shoe Store
Golf Club
Donna Catoh
Brampton
Dunn
Theelubhouse
Austin
Objects to Expense for Fireworks Display
Ted Frapers objected to the town sharing with the Legion the cost of Victoria Day public fireworks. He urged a separate telecommunication pole on Keats Avenue for the display. He questioned why the town spends on fireworks while stressing safety and lighting on his street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keats Ave
Ted Frapers
Legion
Victoria
Francis
Dr. Emmerson
Bell Brampton Free Calling Plan Delayed to June 7
Brampton council reversed opposition and unanimously approved extending free calling to Brampton after a 645 respondent survey by Hell Telephone and International Surveys found 41 percent in favor and 36 percent opposed. Mayor Gibbons noted mixed opinions but accepted the result. Some councillors agreed to have Hell monitor calls in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corgetown Councs
Brampton
Internsion el
Hell Telephone
Council
Gibbons
Art
Hell Firm
Yoronto
Wade
Cancer Fund Campaign Reaches Goal With Extra Gifts
The Cancer Society fund drive in Georgetown and Acton surpassed targets, raising 4500 toward cancer research. Campaign led by Heg Broomhesd and volunteers canvassed for donations while rural chair headed by Mrs Hrudmbe. Donations accepted after official close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Society
Heg Broomhesd
Terry Haines
Doug Ladsies
Hrudmbe
Georgetown
Acton
North Halton
Ebalrman
Sons of Scotland Plan Town Association Formation
About 30 potential members form an expatriate Scots group in two towns. Organizer Mrs Tees Hutchison of Prince Charles Drive reports meetings may be in Georgetown or Milton as the two towns unite. Branches exist across Canada and the United States and any Scottish born person may join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Scotland Association
Tees Hutchison
Prince Charles Drive
Georgetown
Milton
Canada
United States
Non-Swimmer Rescues Child From Drowning In Backyard Pool
A woman with a fear of deep water jumped into a fenced backyard pool and saved five year old Rob Held from drowning. Neighbor Mrs J Walsh retrieved the boy after he submerged, and a doctor later examined him for cold water shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Dutchburn
Delrex Hird
Rob
J. Walsh
Sargent Road
Emil Zuber
Rose
Robbie
Five Local Ladies Attend Presbyterian Church Rally in Canada
Five local women Mrs A Lee Campbell Mrs F L Thompson Mrs F Norman Young and Mrs W M Gentle among twelve hundred Presbyterian women from Canada gathering in Montreal Mey 8 9 10 for largest women s rally. Delegates celebrate 100 years of Presbyterian women's work in Canada and the amalgamation of three societies in the Western Division.
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A. Lee Campbell
Leslie Young
F. L. Thompson
Edith
F. Norman Young
Edith St
W. M.gentle
Glen Williams
Ac- Canada
Archy
St. Andrew
St. Vans Montreal
Mey
Eeu Presbyterian Church
Inanada
Canada
Wimagern
Gloria Patri Choir Wins Second at Peel Music Festival
The Gloria Patri choir of the Christian Reformed Church won second place in its class at the Peel Music Festival with AA points. Judges praised the local group led by Charles Crimes for its high standard of performance amid a close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Patri
Christian Reformed Church
Peel
Idjuddicator
Charles Crimes
Georgetown Athletes Win Fourth Consecutive Four School Meet
Georgetown high school athletes claimed the Four School track and field meet for the fourth straight year at Ontario Agricultural College grounds in Guelph. Georgetown edged Milton while Acton and Erin placed behind with weighted scoring. Coach Tyn McLaren cited loss of top athletes but praised a strong team effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GHS
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Georgetown
Pointe
April Building Permits Highlight New Apartment Construction
Building permits issued in April total $155 400 with $120 600 attributed to the controversial apartment project by O FP Construction. An $8000 freight elevator shaft at Provincial Paper is listed, with the remainder for other residential buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O & FP Construction
Maples Preferred as Council Grants Tree Replacement
A Hale Drive and Allen Road group headed by A. Mo Sutherland urged replacing three dead mountain ash trees with maples and planting four boulevard gaps with maples. Council agreed to replace the three dead trees with maples but rejected extra paint and the repainting request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mo Sutherland
Hale Dr
Allen Rd
Sutherland
Council
Avian 2/180 Gyroplane Gets $540000 Defence Backing
Avian Aircraft Limited in Ottawa receives defence department approval for a 540000 cost sharing development of the Avian 2/180 gyroplane. The program aims to finish a 1 million dollar effort to introduce a safe VTOL two seater for military and civil markets with low operating costs and a jump take off capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avian Aircraft Limited
Armstrong Ave
Department of Defence Production
Otlawa
M.P
Harry Harley
Be Kind to Animals Week Observed Nationwide
Across the nation seven days are set aside for displays of affection toward pets. Citizens describe varied acts of kindness from playful mischief to gentle demonstrations. Local figures show genuine care, highlighting humane spirit and community awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol’ Ann Barber
Accident Victim Improves After Train Collision
Don Garbutt, injured when his panel truck hit a train at the 4th Line crossing on March 17, shows improvement in Toronto Western Hospital. He suffers head injuries and a badly injured left arm, and his two young sons died in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shim
Don Garbutt
H.R
Toronto Western
Alsio
Flash Fire Damages Tractor at Norval Farm
A flash fire about one percent mile east of Norval damaged a farm tractor on Monday. Fire Chief Erwin Lewis said two tires, the battery, and wiring were burned. the oil gas tank exploded after the blaze began. Owner Wesley Hughes fled as flames spread toward the fuel source. Speck farm workers and nearby pumps helped pull the burning tractor away from danger.
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Norval
Erwin Lewis
Wesley Hughes
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Sharon
Herald
Peter Jones
Rex
Jay
F.C. Beolt
Bell
Cancer Fund
Sons of Scotland
Gloria Patri Choir
Defence Dept
Avian Factory
Lond
Free World
Avian
Canadair
Peter ‘Jones
Norval‘ Farm
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