Advertising Signs Still Controversial Affairs
Council divided over a proposed three sign installation by Pramiars Building Products. Planning chairman Rex Cook urged clearer standards while Dr Jim Emmerson backed a single sign per building and others urged uniform enforcement. Dr Harrison feared personal conflicts influenced votes as debates echoed past permit disputes. Mayor Sargent urged calm and a review, with a likely future vote on a Premier plant sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pramiars Building Products
Rex Cook
Companu
Jim Emmerson
Harrison
Marietta
Garnet Building
Armstrong - Mountainview
Reeve
Barrager
Mala St. Widening
Dougls Wilson
Hunter
Bualnacs
Walt
See
Dr. Harrison
EJ. Nott
Dr. Cook
Reeve Elliott
Leadership Course For Church Ladies In Toronto Area
Attendees at the Leadership Training School for Toronto Conference U C W met October 2 3 with delegates from Dulleria and Peel Presbytery including Mrs W Banks Laurel Mrs E H Richardson Mrs Murray Nelson Caledon and others. The two day program included Bible study ideas and meeting leadership sessions highlighted by Ada Sandell missionary visit. Members toured Hillcrest Lodge senior citizens home during Orillia visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadership Training School For
Toronto
U.C.W. St Orillia
Dulleria
Peel Presbytery
W. Banks
Laurel
Siso
E H. Richardson
Murray Nelson
Caledoon E
T. H. Hands
Caledon
M. McKenzie
Rockwood
H. A. Coutts
Orangeville
The
United Church
Georgetown Council Seeks EMO Head Plan Details
Georgetown town officials say they will contact Bruce MacGregor, head of the county Emergency Measures Organization, to disclose local action plans in case of a national emergency. Ratepayer Robert Letts questions pace after Kennedy blockade speech, while council members discuss EMO communication and funding concerns.
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Georgetown
Bruce MacGregor
Robert Letts
U.S
Kennedy
Cuba
Russia
Reave
John Illett
MacGregor
Dr. Harrison
Georgetown Council
Oakville council split on parents liable for juvenile damage
Council endorsed a resolution urging government to make parents responsible for damage to public buildings by juveniles. The 5 4 vote split featured opponents worried a tax bill link could misstate the plan and invite provincial scrutiny, with concerns about property loss wording and future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville Council
Hunter
Barrager
Emmerson
Harrison
Fair Board Pays 2200 in Prizes Despite Bad Weather
The Wagguesing Agricultural Society paid prize money totaling about 2200 after rough weather affected the Goorgetows Fair last month. President Garfield McCIlvray thanked supporters and noted exhibitors received funds early. A committee led by Mr and Mrs Jim Winher and Mr and Mrs Marc Alexander will arrange the Directors Banquet in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goorgetows
Sach
Lions Club
Police
Boy Scouts
Jim Winher
Marc Alexander
Lily in Full Bloom Report from Norval Gardener
Mr Barnett of Norval reports a Master lily in full bloom with three blossoms after cutting two previously. He notes the bud at that time was just emerging.
Two More Georgetown Residents Become Canadian Citizens
Two Georgetown residents Mr and Mrs Peter Kerr of Galrey Drive had their citizenship applications approved by Judge Grant at Peel County Court House Brampton. The pair join the growing number of new Canadians from Georgetown.
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Georgetown
and Mirs Peter Kerr
J2 Galrey
Grant
Peel County Court House
Brampton
Kinettes Award $100 High School Bursary
The Kinettes donate a hundred dollar bursary to eight Georgetown High School Grade 13 students for spring commencement. They fund the award from Spring Dare profits and also create a $10 prize for top Grade 10 English. Details of meetings and committee chairmanships are noted, including a health-related leave of a secretary. An adopted child no longer in need is reported. another child is referred for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown High School
Stan
Gary Alton
Wally Scinski
George Baker
Save the Children Fund
Throughtn
Rob Fitzgerald
Jack Mackenzie
Harry Levy
Wally Scineki
Bill Hewtt
Debate in Council Over Committee Delays and Supplies
A town employe H P Fladier complains that council relies on committees instead of full council. Mayor Sargent says committees check unfamiliar questions before agenda. Fladier cites lack of inventory checks and notes load of ready material at the pit can be inspected any time. Mayor invites detailed evidence if any wrongdoing exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.P Fladier
Raylawn Crescent
Sargent
Charelny
Patricia Anne Allen to wed William Shubert in St. George Church
Engagement announcement for Patricia Anne Allen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey G. Allen to William Shubert son of Mr. and Mrs. William Shubert of Rockwood R R 2 and formerly Springhill Nova Scotia. The marriage will be held Saturday November 3 at St George s Anglican Church.
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Harvey G. Allen
Patricia Anne
William Shubert
R.R
Rockwood
Springhill
N.S
St. George's Anglican “Church
Scouts Broadcast on Local Ham Radio Event
Ceargetown Scouts Cubs and Guides joined Jamboree on the Air weekend using ham radio gear at Rexway Drive. Teams from Nova Scotia to B C linked with Ceargatown counterparts under leaders Bob Livingstona Vic Guna and Care Lane. Callsigns C C Scouts exchanged names and addresses, then planned future correspondence as recordings captured by Care Lane and Vic Gunn.
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Ceargetown Ecouts
Airea Thea
Cantres
Nova Scotia
B.C
Ben Mendham
Rexway Drive
Ceargeteen
Tale Las der Bob Livingstona
Sid Gearpeteun Ecauta
Cubs
Vic Guna
Guides
stHernssn
Dunn
Converastlen
Ceargatown
Demlalen
Cesse Bsy
Labrader
Young Liberals Elect New Officers for 1963
Halton Young Liberals met in Oakville and elected Al Stevens as president replacing Bob Blake who will campaign for Dr Harley in the June 18 election. Jim Cooper Burlington is first vice president. John Weathead Appleby College second vice president. Derek Mason treasurer. Sally Davia secretary pro tem. The group invited youth to join and attend debating nights and socials. The Halton Liberal Association meeting will be in Milton on November 30 with Rob Nixon MPP Brant as guest speaker.
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Oakville
Halton
al Stevens
Bob Blake
Harley
Jim Cooper
Burlington
John Weathead
Appleby College
Derek Mason
Sally Davia
Liberal Club
Halton County Liberal Association
Milton
Rob Nixon
M.P.P
Brant
Nixon
Ontario Liberal Association
High Schooler Wins Prize in Sweeps
A Georgetown High School student, Ernie Currie, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Abs, drew non starter Escort in the Cambroidgnshire race last week and was notified he won 272 pounds 4 shillings 8 pence at the exchange rate on the British pound. He bought his ticket for one pound under the homedae plume Horteshos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambroidgnshire
Gordon
Andy Abs
Ernie Currie
Wee
Ierade
Seek Land Purchase For Street Widening
A by law to begin proceedings to acquire land for Ontaro Street widening received two readings with only Reeve Hunter opposing. The land is priced at 10 cents per square foot for a 2,500 foot widening. Mayor Sargent noted council must approve final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Council
Reeve Hunter
Ontaro Street
Hunter
Town
Alto
Harrison
Reeve Elliott
Halton Co operative Medical Services Offers Bursaries
The Halton Co operative Medical Services Federation of Ontario announces a medical bursary for the term. A $2,000 award will be given in four equal installments to a student who is a member or dependent of a member and who has completed pre medical training. Selection will consider academic standing and need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Co-operative Medical Services
Co-operative Medical Services Federation of
Ont
Georgetown District High School proposes large addition
The Georgetown and District High School Board approved a plan to add 13 classrooms four workshops and an activity room starting September 1963. The expansion aims to keep up with rising enrolment and avoid turning students away from technical courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown & District High School Board
Dept. of Education
Parking Authority Passes On Split Council Decision
Georgetown moves closer to a parking authority as council approves third reading of the by law by a 5 to 4 vote. Some fear meters in downtown areas while merchants weigh options and meet to discuss alternatives. Mayor Sargent defends the plan as a better method to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Billett
Hunter
Barrager
Merchants
Harrison
Main St
IGA
Delrex Marke
Rex Cook
Ing
Sargent
Millen
Yelk
Harrizon
Barracger
Dr. Barrager
Forgiveness Week at Library Aims to Return Delinquent Books
The Public Library declares Forgiveness Week from October 29 to November 3 allowing delinquent borrowers to drop reading matter in a box by the door without penalty. The move seeks to recover books off shelves for years, as a long overdue reader appears contrite while attempting to slip the pile inside unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Correction to Thanksgiving Picture Caption
A newspaper caption misidentified Bev Barrett as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Barrall. The photo shows Bev Barrett holding a Bible and giving thanks at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Mountainview Road, as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Barratt of 11 Galrey Drive.
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Bev Barrett
William Barrall
McIntyre
Bev
St .Paul's Baptist Church
Mountainview Road
Mel Barratt
Galrey Drive
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Tunnels
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Black Felinas
Navigators
Witchdom
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McNeilly
Reave Elliott
Fair Board
GHS
Kinettes
Ham
Smith & Stone Firm
Hae
Ling
B. Ford
Wm. Haskett
Barnett & Rieder
Eince
Peter Jones, Georgetows
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