Weather Good Exhibits Boost 119th Fall Fair Opening
The 119th Fall Fair opened as sun broke through clouds with Ken Hila and Son winning the silver tray in the special livestock class. Mayor Gibbons officiated, with Vince Montford hosting and MPP George Kerr in attendance signaling an election forthcoming. Awards went to Mrs George Young Acton for overall hall exhibits, W G Booth Milton for best Jersey herd, Lois Hunter Burlington for showmanship in 4H cattle, Dan Hetherington Milton for Corn Club, and multiple pupils from Wrigglesworth and Harrison schools for culinary and candy prizes.
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Ken Hila
Son
Gibbons
Vince Mountford
Harley
Halton
Ceorge Kerr
Allan Masson
Halfon
Ceorge Young
Acton
J. Ewins
Neintyre Crescent
Frank Smith
R.R. 1
Georgetown
Royal Bank
W. G. Booth
Milton
4Healf Club
Lois Hunter
Burlington
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Don Wingrove
Lorne Ells
Hornby
Boughton Jewellers
Franas Declines To Seek Re Election In Georgetown
Statistics presented to the council by Commissioner C J Hibbert show Georgetown’s 1964 85 consolidation year with population 11 472 and total assessment 16 152 485 up 1 03 and 211 475 respectively. Residential 60 88 percent commercial 18 23 percent industrial 14 30 percent farm 52 percent. Of the assessment 733 percent or 1 184 650 goes to Separate School supporters. Dr R W Rob Francis says he will not seek another term. Francis has served Ward 1 as councillor for two years, citing business pressure.
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Siseasment
C.J. Hibbert
Georgetown
New Main Street Service Station Site Plans Block Development
Purchasers Sam Mackenzie and Sid Silver propose a new Main Street business block with parking for 50 cars on the White Rose service station site at Main and Jamas. A town land exchange to square the lot was approved, with a ten foot rear shift and a three rail right of way via James Street discussed. Possible rear land purchase from Tony Martin may allow municipal staff parking or a combined lot behind the building.
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White Rose
Main
Jamas Streets
Townouncl
Mackenzie
James St
Alpine Club
Ed Wiener
Tony Martin
Georgetown Advance Poll Returns for Election
Advance polls set for Georgetown municipal election with polling places and officials named for Monday December 6 election day. Nomination night scheduled November 28 at Wrigglesworth School auditorium. Polls open December 8 from 1 30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Centennial project includes planting 15 acres of white oak along Sixteen Mile Creek.
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Georgetown
Wrigglesworth ‘School
Halton
Authority
George Atkins
Jan Authority
Columbus
America
The
Sixteen Mile Creek
Weather Snapshot for September Day
A September weather item notes a high of 85 and a low of 24 with 2.95 inches of precipitation. The fragment mentions Patricia and Scott but provides no further context or dates.
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Patricia
Scott
Discover Giant Tomato Plant in Victoria Garden
Mrs Nan Scott on Victoria Street found a tomato plant in W O Brownridge’s garden bearing 81 ripe tomatoes while picking produce.
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Nan Scott
Victoria St
W. O. Brownridge
Town weighs move to lease Delrex building for police and offices
Dr Hewson outlines a plan costing the town 15 000 dollars net over 20 years to rent the Mountain Hewsonview Highway site and move municipal offices there while selling the Main Street building to Delrex for 40 000. The proposal would provide space for court and police quarters, plus parking. tax revenue could rise if the present building is used commercially. The mayor criticized the plan and urged committee discussion.
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George
Georgetown
Main St
Delrex
Deltex
Lutherans to Build On Delrex Boulevard
Building permit approved for Immanuel Lutheran Church on Delrex Boulevard North on land bought from Rob Lane. Council waived $400 per lot for eight of nine lots due to subdivision terms. Sidewalks required and total property damage set at $550 to the Ream car and $100 to the Thompson car after a two car crash at Prince Charles Drive and Dale Gate on October 2.
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Lucille Stokes
McIntyre Cresc
Georgetown I Hospital
Prince Charles Drive - Dale Gate Corner
Dale Gate
Prince Charles Drive
Thompson
Prince Charlies Drive
Ted Scott
Cst
Dave Bell
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Council
Deirex Blvd
Rob Lane
Mr. Lane
Ream
Hazel Hall Honored for 21 Years at Wrigglesworth School
Hazel Hall a long serving Grade 4 teacher at Howard Wrigglesworth Public School is celebrated by staff upon retirement after 21 years of service. Principal William Kinrade holds the Hazel Hall Award plaque and will name the top marks student in Grade 4 each term.
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Hazel Hall
Howard Wrigglesworth
M. Taylor
Wrigglesworth
Miss Hall
William Kinrade
Hall
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Highligh
Peter Jones Ph
Ella
Corn Club
Dan Hetherington
Wrigglesworth School
Brenda Whisher
Daniel Dew
Harrison School
Robbie Platts
Mary McGee
Norval
Elizabeth May
Albert St
Canada
Valerie Butler
Limehouse School
John Snow
Nancy Snow
Cousins
Danny Spear
Ron Purdy
Cheltenham
Alegy
Franas
R. W
Rob) Francis
Price
Canadian Tire Trophy
Llyod Marks
Francis
Bos Francis
Sam Mackenzie
Sid Silver
Silver's
Fred Maveal
Nelrex Development
Reeve Elliott
Dr. Young
Pater
Tows
Dalréx
Dows
Bank Ti Wes
Dr. Francis
Aald
Tmiunieipal
Mee
Hewsah
Police Association
Smith
Cedarvale
Ballenting
Reeve
Hewson
Young
Oma
Delrex Boulevard
Hazel’ Hall
Fudanes
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