Silvercreek Could Host Central High School Site Move
The North Hattor district school board voted 3 to 0 to pursue locating a single central high school to serve the area, citing cost and efficiency. No site is fixed though the Silvercreek vicinity is considered. Milton council opposes closing their school. The board seeks a meeting with the Ontario Department of Education ministers and officials to decide the final location.
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North Hattor
Bigh
Pag't
Silvercreek
Gron
Georgetowsi
Gordon Brown
William Coon
Acton
Milton
Milton Wehoo
E Ighteen
Ross Carbett
Nassagaweya Board
Milpin
Hose Council
Mr. Carbett
Bruce Tzgerald
Nelson Pickett
A. Dills
Arthur Beaupat
William Schen
Charity Euchre Event Supports We the Children Fund
The article reports a euchre event at Norval to raise funds for the We the Children charity. S. Kirkpatrick and Ruth won high scores while Mrs. T. C Brown and Kay Norton had the low scores. Inclement weather kept crowds small but clothing and hygiene items were collected for the remainder of the period.
Ted Tyler New Acton Mayor Nominated and Board Picks
Ted Tyler named mayor of Acton for 1981 and to head transport with route duties. Reeve J. Hargrave reelected, council seats filled by Greer Thompson Fryer Wieck Mercer Wood Cooke Salmon and Esther Taylor. Public school board members Okes Heard Jones acclaimed. Rognvaldson and MacArthur contest public utilities seat.
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Ted Tyler
Acton
Mr. Tyler
Steeenes
Charles Tyler
J. Hargrave
A. J
John Greer
Raymond Thompson
A. Fryer
L- Wieck
A. Mercer
C. Wood
T. Cooke
T. Salmon
Esther Taylor
Frank Okes
C. Heard
T. Jones
C. Rognvaldson
J.R. MacArthur
Milton Council Acclaimed Top Three Offices
At the Milton nomination meeting on Friday the mayor and senior officials were filled by acclamation Dr C H Heslop as mayor Kenneth Dick reeve and John W Higgins deputy reeve. Nominees for council seats include Bruce McKer Victor Norris Charles Anderson Frank Thompson H F Whewell M J Ezeard William Morrison and Ross Pearen. School board nominees for three seats include Mrs Florence King T R McKim G E Goodchild and M Ledwith.
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Milton
C. H. Heslop
Kenneth Dick
John W. Higgins
Bruce McKer
Victor Norris
Charles Anderson
Frank Thompson
Isobel Cleave
H. F. Whewell
M. J. Ezeard
William Morrison
Ross Pearen
Florence King
T. R. McKim
G. E. Goodchild
M. Ledwith
Ladies Turkey Dinner Hosted by Masons in St John’s
Members of the Credit AF AM lodge entertained their wives with a turkey dinner and social evening in St John’s Church auditorium. War Master Wilbert Cleave chaired the event with Rev J L Self giving grace. Rt War Bro E V MacCormack responded to toasts amid prizes won by Mrs Campbell Sinclair and others, after a Toronto concert company entertainment.
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Credit Afam
St. John’s Church
War
Wilbert Cleave
Lodge
Grace
J. L. Self
E. V. MacCormack
Kenneth W
Mite Boxes Presented At Little Helpers Tea
St George Church hosted a Little Helpers Tea for children six and under with parents. Mrs Sam Walker Mrs John Farmer and Mrs James Patton led arrangements. Each child got a gift and refreshments. Children offered mite boxes as church contribution.
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St. George's Church
Sam Walker
John Farmer
James Patton
DP Night Classes If Enough Register
Night classes in English for displaced persons in northern Halton County may start this winter if fifteen enroll. Eight have shown interest. Milton High School staffer R C Roos will teach, as last year. If attendance falls below ten, sessions will be automatically stopped.
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Halton County
High School
R. C. Roos
Milton High School
Unbreakable Polythene Bottles Made for Household Use
Scientists unveil polythene bottles that resist breaking when dropped or struck. Developed for wide consumer use, these bottles are light, squeezable, and acid resistant though not yet suitable for food. Production starts in Canada at Ottawa Ontario by Plax Canada Limited with six standard designs and custom options.
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Canada
Plax Canada Limited
Oahawa
Ontario
Smithard Stone, Ltd
Georgetown
Fire brigades respond to Union School call
Two brigades from Georgetown and Brampton were sent to Union School yesterday afternoon after a fire threat from an oil flare up in a space heater. Fire alarms triggered calls, but no damage occurred and the danger was deemed over. Local firemen were summoned by telephone.
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Georgeto Oe
Brampton
Union School
Webbe
Nassagaweya Township approves mass renewals and acclamations
Ellenton is acclaimed as reeve of Nassagaweya Township and will retire, replaced by J. Ellen ton who was named at Brookville Hall. R. M. Storey failed to qualify for either council seat, four council members were acclaimed, with two incumbents and two newcomers not securing seats. New school board nominees include Claude Brinklow and Duncan Moffat, while A H Diamond and T W Kennedy declined to run.
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Nassagaweya
Vansickle
Halton County
J. E. Ellenton
Ellenton
Brookville Hall
R. M. Storey
George Stokes
Stanley Norrish
C. J. van Goozen
Archie Service
John Robertson
Lloyd Chisholm
Murray Mahon
John McPhail
Messrs
Storey
Claude Brinklow
Duncan Moffat
A H Diamond
T. W. Kennedy
Ihs
Bernard Colman announces engagement of Gertrude Colman
Mr and Mrs Albert E Colman announce the engagement of their daughter Gertrude to Norman H McDonald son of Mrs Emily McDonald and the late Angus McDonald The marriage will be on Saturday December 9 at 3 o clock in Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown
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Albert E. Colman
Jear ‘Gertrude
Norman H. McDonald
Emily McDonald
Angus McDonald
Knox Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Glen Williams Ball Team Fundraiser Hosts Kidd Baker Show
The Kidd and Ada Baker radio cowboy troupe packed the Glen Williams town hall for the first Glen engagement. Dancing followed the stage presentation as proceeds toward new equipment and uniforms for the Ladies Softball team.
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Kidd Baker
Glen Town Hall
Glen Williams
Christmas Fair Boosts Local fundraiser at Oddfellows Hall
The Rebekah Christmas Fair drew a large crowd with booths selling fancy work, baking, novelties, candy and more. Supper was served in the basement as Mrs. Dorothea Lemon won a Christmas cake and Mrs. Bert Bullock took two dolls in a special draw. The event supported community efforts amid a men and women turnout.
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Rebekah
Oddfellows Hall
Rebekahs
Dorothea Lemon
Bert Bullock
Army Padre Preaches on Church Power at Anniversary Service
Colonel Forth central command head chaplain preached at St George s Church of England Oakville on the founding church with Archdeacon Thompson as rector. He urged men to engage in church affairs and attend Sundays as Band Lorne Scots helped with evensong. Nearby visitors Mrs T R Cave Detroit and families joined Mrs and Mrs Ross Thampeon for a week end with relatives.
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Forth
Army Central Command
Lorne Scots
Georgetown Raiders crush Milton 7 to 1 in league opener
Georgetown Raiders dominated Milton in their Intermediate A league opener, 7 to 1, at the local arena. The Raiders used six former Milton players, including Evans and Kentner, to pull away after a 2-1 halftime lead, with three goals in the final period. Raiders face New Toronto next Tuesday, hoping for larger crowds.
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Georgetown Raiders
Milton
Georgetown
Miltonites
Raiders
Dooney” Evans
Fred Lever
Eddie Binsell
Chuck Currie
Art Murdock
Jack Kentner
Earl Fox
Grenke
Marlboro
Nick Ferri
F. Kentner
New Toronto
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WE the Children
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Jack Kemphead
Janley Beaumont
Fred Lawrence
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Townsley
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Ron Rowe
Ken Morris
Dinty Rowe
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Art Dixon
Bill Crawford
Ross Brazier
Mike Lawson
Neil McKinnon
J. Beaumont
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Graham
Chappe
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Army
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Mel Beaumont
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