Acclamation at Georgetown municipal meeting confirms several offices
The Georgetown nomination meeting announced mayor Joseph Gibbons and Reeve Harold Cleave re elected for another year. Councillors A E Cripps S J Mackensie K R MacDonald N H Brown plus Hydro Commissioner H C Dayfoot and Public School Trustees J D Kelly Hugh Dickie Annie Ryan were named by acclamation. Authorities noted low attendance and discussed by law voting set for December 2.
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Joseph Gibbons
Harold Cleave
Soclamamaove Taaned
Gasset
Sines Ot Atte
Es Ae
Costigan
Clifford Bradley
A. E Cripps
S. J. Mackensie
K. R. MacDonald
N. H. Brown
Hydro
H. C. Dayfoot
J. D. Kelly
Hugh Dickie
Annie Ryan
Asid
N. H Brown
Welfare, Light and Police
Interim Statement Details Town Finances to November 15th
An interim statement shows Georgetown's cash position from January 1 1940 to November 15th. Tax collections rise this year while tax arrears fall. current taxes owed are slightly lower. Water arrears are down, water department turns from deficit to surplus, and welfare expenditures drop. Current assets rise by 15000 with higher current liabilities. cash balance on hand January 16 stands at 6486.11 compared with 707.31 last year.
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Eereces
Georgetown
Terra Cotta UFO Meeting Recalls Floral Violets Debate
Mr and Mrs George Leslie hosted Terra Cotta UF O and UF W O Cub for a regular monthly gathering. The UF W AO opened with The Maple Leaf and the Lord’s Prayer as Miss Ben Lyons presented a paper titled Dust will keep, but violets won’t. October minutes were read and adopted and officers were chosen as the meeting began with a joint session and a quick game of progressive euchre.
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George Leslie
U.F.O
Uf.w.o. Cub
Uf.wao
Ben Lyons
Lady Lawn Bowlers Enjoy Chicken Dinner at Meeting
The Ladies' Bowling Club held its annual meeting on Thursday November 21 at the Baptist Church school room. Twenty one members enjoyed a chicken dinner, social games at Mrs J H Lillico's home, and reports praising the season's activities. Officers were re-elected. Trebles prizes went to Mrs H Cleave Miss O Logan and Mrs A Duncan. others to Mrs W G McDowell Mrs Erwin, and Mrs J Kaiser. A quiet wedding followed in Acton on November 23 for Lucy Elizabeth Rawlings and Douglas Cecil Maplesden.
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Ladies’ Bowling Club
Baptist Church
J. H. Lillico
Bridge
Euchre
8. MacKenzie
Harold Cleave
John Gibbens
W. H. McDowell
H. Cleave
O. Logan
A. Duncan
MacKenzie
J. H. Lillioo
W. Prank
W. G. McDowell
Erwin
Former Georgetown Boy Enlists in Canadian Air Force
Douglas Allatt, a former Georgetown Public pupil, has joined the RCAP. He left Weston for No. 2 Manning Depot Brandon Manitoba after completing senior matriculation at Weston Collegiate. He was signed on Tuesday and orders issued for departure Wednesday. He regrets not visiting Georgetown friends. Send letters to 16 Bellevue Cres Weston.
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Douglas Allatt
Georgetown Public
RCAP
Weston
Manning Depot
Brandon
Man
Doug
Weston Collegiate
Bellevue Cres
Bingham Harvey Wedding in Galt Planned
Mr and Mrs Ben Harvey Hespler announce the wedding of their daughter in Galt on Saturday November 28. Rev Davidson officiated with Hillarm Allen of Toronto as groomsman and the bride attended by her sister. A supper followed at the Harvey home in Hespeler. The couple will honeymoon west and reside on the Bingham homestead near Georgetown.
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Knox Marse
Acton
Lucy Elizabeth Rawlings
Frank E. Rawlings
Douglas Cecil Maplesden
Cecil Maplesden
H. L. Bennie
Isabel Srmuth
Charles Lansborough
Georgetown
Ben Harvey
Hespeler
Galt
Davidson
Gelt
Hillarm Allen
Toronto
Harvey
Bingham Homestead
Censorship Joke Highlights US Public Debate
A provocative provocation named censorship jokes about the United States and how free expression faces scrutiny. The remark underscores tensions over media oversight and political correctness amid nationwide discussion.
Fire destroys barn but saves livestock on Farm of Mr Campbell
A large barn on Mr Campbell's farm caught fire around 7 am Tuesday. Neighbours aided in moving livestock. all stock saved except twelve pigs. Seed grain and hay burned. driving shed saved. Loss partly insured. This is the second farm fire. five years ago Mr Fred Facker lost his house by fire.
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Eee
Campbell
Fred Facker
Town of Georgetown Nominations for Mayor and Ward Seats
Nomination list for Georgetown elections shows candidates with their proposing and seconding delegates. Several individuals including Joseph Gibbons Harold Cleave N H Brown Annie Ryan John Kelly Hugh Dickie and Clifford Bradley receive support in multiple wards from local officials and residents.
Weather notes predict final freeze end of fall plowing
The week featured a cloudless sky and bright sun with daytime highs from 26 to 30 degrees and a night chill. Forecasters expect a final freeze up ending fall plowing, followed by a list of records for the past week beginning with the date.
Winter Snow Delivers Heavy Blanket Over Georgetown District
A strong snowfall covers Georgetown District today disrupting travel and routine activities. Officials report drifting snow, stranded roads, and caution residents to stay indoors and monitor weather alerts.
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Georgetown District
Georgetown Council Backs Civil Guard Corps Plan
Georgetown council asked the attorney general for permission to organize a local branch of the Volunteer Civil Guard. Lt Col James Ballantine cited Halton towns with Civil Guards and praised Georgetown's unofficial unit of about forty volunteers. The council endorsed Col Ballantine's choice of commander and asked for action to enable organizing the local group.
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Georgetown
Conant
Civil Guard
James Ballantine
Hal
Cound
Halton
Exmcee Georgetown
Georgely
Osac 2
Ssvil Guards
Col. Balantine
C. V. Wil- Mame
MLO
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Ocostigan
James Costigan
Credi
Councillor Brown
J. Mackenzie
MacDonald
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Dayfoot Ms
SS. C. Dagtooh
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Maser
K D. Ryan
J. B. Gray
Ar Hydro
Jons
R. B. Foulis
Terra Cotta Uf.o
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UFO
Empire
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Sato
Lucy E. Rawlings
Douglas C. Maplesden
Canadian Air Force
Bingham
United States
Town of
H. L. Hutt
J. & Kelly
Hugh Dickde
W. Woe
James Ballan
K. R&mac ‘Donald
Ward I
Mark Clarix
A. E. Cripps
H. Coleave
Mark Clark
T. L. Lyons
John D. Kelly
W. V. Grant
Garfield McGilvray
EF O Thompson
Hydro Commissioner
A. B. Foulls
E. C. Thompson
L. Precipi- Temptation
Council
Civil Guard Corps
C. V. Williams
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