01 Sep 1966
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1966
Page
1
The subject served three weeks in Wolsely Barracks London then traveled west for a four week training period at Banff. This record notes a short military training sequence and locations without further details.
A survey of local industries indicates the rail strike will have minimal impact on operations. Businesses report only slower progress due to track congestion, with some stocking up and few expecting layoffs unless the strike lasts longer than anticipated.
Unclear text notes an accident policy affecting students in the Bequesing School Area who wish to purchase. The passage references Acton and Speyside and mentions schoolroom use and a policy linked to an incident. No definite events, dates, or named organizations are clearly established.
A seven member delegation younger than usual appeared at council to protest an anti loitering by law. Spokesman Jim Egerton argued there is no harm in standing or watching the girls, noting money constraints for outings. The mayor, Dr. Harrison, and Deputy Reeve Young urged careful enforcement and public streets funded by public money.
Mrs. M Politi seeks Todd Road land for a confections plant. Terence Baines presented a $1000 per acre offer for lot 52, land between Rolling Specialties and Economy Farms. Dr Hyde questions availability but suggests another suitable site. Politie asked to attend Wednesday night committee meeting to inspect the parcel.
Firemen responded to a grass blaze behind Lyons Court. The fire was quickly brought under control with only one call this week.
Government announces Labor Day as a public holiday in Georgetown. Schools and offices will close on September 5, with local services operating on reduced hours. Residents urged to plan accordingly and note delayed waste collection and transit changes.
Imperial Oil will erect signs at east and west entrances reading Georgetown Home of Little NHL 1936 1966 to advertise the celebration. Imperial Oil will cover all costs and the signs will carry a small sponsor note. Council also voted to support the Little NHL celebration by backing the Lions Club initiative.
The Lions Club urges attendees of the Little NHL 30th anniversary dinner on September 10 to buy tickets now. An outside caterer handles the meal and the club must honor the contract. A $5.00 ticket covers a fine meal and a chance to see dozens of major hockey stars. tickets available from any Lions member or at the Herald office.
C. E. Manning, president, announced a five member advisory board for the new trust firm with head office in Oakville. The board will serve Georgetown and Milton branches. Members named are John T. Armstrong Georgetown, Michael Ledwith Reford Gardhouse Milton, Maurice Beaty Milton, and John Goy Atton.
Dennison Manufacturing Company of Canada Limited awards a 35,000 square foot plant contract to McNally Construction Co of Georgetown. Site preparation on Todd Road starts immediately with occupancy planned for early December. The plant will support Copier Division needs and broader product demand, with future expansions planned. Dennison's head office is in Drummondville Quebec.
Nassagaweya and Esquesing Townships plan a joint special meeting to address private well contamination in Milton Heights and Peru. Halton County Health Unit tested 62 wells, 22 unsatisfactory, 18 questionable, prompting an Ontario Water Resources Commission investigation. Reeve William Coulter said the meeting will be called after OWRC reports, with Milton Heights spanning both municipalities. Residents have boiled and chlorinated water from shallow wells since contamination was found.
Georgetown Citizens Band captured the Whaley Royce trophy and a $400 prize at the Canadian National Exhibition earning a permanent trophy hold and a move from Class 3 to Class 2 for future contests. Bandmaster Art Hilliard led 30 players in Centennial Park with civic mayor Joseph Gibbons congratulating the ensemble.
A town council discussed a dog attack on poultry. Lloyd Dew reported dogs killed eighteen chickens valued at $1.50 each after livestock evaluator Neilson Stark confirmed carcasses. The mayor urged a written claim with Stark's report to pursue recovery from the dog owner.
In a surprising weekend development the Georgetown Giants clinch a playoff spot for the Ontario Baseball Association Intermediate A championship. Dundas, already qualified, was suspended Monday in a dispute, and Giants are paired with Midland in a best of three series starting Labour Day in Midland. The third game would be decided by a coin flip.
One month to go for Georgetown Fair held Sept 30 and Oct 1. Older than Confederation, the fair features candy floss midway rides, show horses including quarter horse jumpers and carriage ponies, harness classes, and a five stock show. Highlights include the Girls-Pips Band and a Back to School themed program.
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