Y M YWCA Campaign Aims New 1964 Program
The Herald reports hard working campaigners canvassing for a $10,000 goal to fund the Y program. Chair Jack Armstrong says early returns show over $1,000 collected, with optimism the total will be reached or exceeded. Donations urged from those who have not yet given. The Y operates economically with a part time director shared with Brampton and school rental costs.
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Hanging Sign Ban Not for Commercial
Local council assures Harold Fobert that bylaw on hanging signs will apply only in residential areas. Mayor Hyde says significant study will precede final legislation. Bylaw removed two readings last week. Fobert may attend committee to discuss the sign issue.
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Francis Seeks Council Seat in Town Elections
Francis, 51 Tew non Crescent, announces candidacy for a council seat in December elections. He resigns from the Planning Board and Committee of Adjustment after an unsuccessful bid in Ward 1 last December. Former mayor Joseph Gibbons also plans to run for mayor.
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Raiders Lose 3 Players to Bradford
The Georgetown Raiders face a setback as five members of the 1962 63 team signed with Bradford Expressmen and two other players are unavailable due to internamed league rules. Raiders officials say they will adjust schedules and rosters to maintain home games while clarifying arena support and management stance.
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Town Bank Borrowing Cut Saves Interest
Mayor Hyde said the town reduced borrowing from March through October to lower interest expenses. He noted last year June was the peak month for borrowings and that unpaid tax deficits would have increased interest costs, with about 170 dollars in 1982 avoided by the move.
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Municipal Board approves post office purchase and sale readings
IPS OURS finalizes purchase of the old Post Office for 1500 dollars amid council readings. Deputy Reese Hunter opposed the governor as before but faced support from Reeve Bennett and Ar Young. Separate readings set sale to private interests for 32500 dollars. The council plans to seek municipal board permission to transfer a debenture debt on the building to fund Trust Office renovations. Debentures are non callable and mature as scheduled.
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Georgetown High to stage Harvey stage show this week
The Georgetown High School production invites audiences this Thursday Friday and Saturday to see the stage debut of Harvey the invisible rabbit on Broadway by Frank Fay immortalized by Jimmy Stewart and Art Carney. Ronnie Hill plays Elwood Dowd with a large local cast and professional set touches enhancing a library and doctor’s office backdrop.
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Lynne Hyde
Marie Boarret
Pat Barkhouse
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Vera Macdonald
Anna Pratt
Dry Weather Shrinks Water Supply For District Farms
Farmers face water shortages as dry weather drains wells and streams. Rod Prorsen and neighbors report wells falling low and a tanker delivering water at five dollars per thousand gallons. Mrs. George Wilson notes dairy operations struggle with dwindling supplies and potential herd loss.
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Bible College Choir Plans Fall Ontario Tour
The Toronto Bible College Chorus announces a fall tour across central and western Ontario. They will perform at Maple Ave Baptist Church in Georgetown on Sunday. The program features sacred music and Negro spirituals with a varied repertoire.
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Over 600 View Exhibits Crafts Riviera Show
The annual Arts & Crafts exhibition in Georgetown draws over six hundred attendees with Norval Wierera’s tent and tea setting on display. Guests watch spinning, leathercraft, portraits, and demonstrations by artists including Roanavalsan, Nancy Mitchell, Daphne Lingwood, Ethe Kessem, Tom Beertine, and Dorothy Stone headed by president Mrs Leste Chark and vice president Mrs George Tromsde. Afternoon tea served by Missyd Grp and Mrs Arnot Karly at the event venue with ample display space and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Welcome Service Plans for New Town Residents
In Georgetown a welcoming event is organized to greet newcomers. Mrs Katharine Cordare leads arrangements with sponsors providing certificates and plans for civil and social activities. The meeting aims to help new residents be acquainted with local clubs and businesses and to discover suitable sites and services.
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Warden's Dinner Budget Sparks Halton Debate
A 200 guest Warden dinner raised questions over funding sources and use of county funds. Deputy Reeve Bell pressed for clarity as committees detail expenses paid by the 1962 horarium and County Ceonne, while a resolution to limit the Warden’s personal use guests to 24 was unanimously rejected.
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Widens Denner
Reeve Bell
Mialten
Ales Phillips
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Baer
Major arena renovations shown in progress at Georgetown Memorial Arena
A detailed report describes extensive renovations at Georgetown Memorial Arena. Workers replace seating with cementers, add a modern dressing room corridor, and remodel the south end under the clock while updating bleachers and a platform. Final completion depends on weather and first attraction scheduling.
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