13 Sep 1962
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1962
Page
1
Georgetown holds its first Industrial Exhibition drawing over two thousand visitors. Officials praise local industry diversification and the community spirit as Liberal Leader John Wintermeyer opens the event with remarks on boosting domestic consumption and secondary industry.
A council meeting endorsed three motions including asking County Judge Deere Elliott to investigate certain municipal affairs with scope to be decided later. Geoffrey Bligh was rehired as works superintendent and town foreman George Rowe was terminated with a week’s notice. Mayor urged orderly discussion amid controversy over the Delrex agreement.
A speaker urged that ratepayers voices at the meeting be constructive and not misinterpreted while praising the Industrial Exhibition for the publicity it provides as a model for public outreach.
Namink of 17 Ewing Street received council approval Monday to operate a taxi service from his home as he buys the ARC Taxi business from Mrs William Brassby. Debate centered on residential use rules and business taxes with opposition from Dr Bob McNeilly and Mayor Sargent noting prior complaints and tax implications.
The Public School Beard discussed leasing Casrge Ken edy and Howard Wrigeletesrth Public Schools to host YMCA activities including guidance, crafts, guest speakers, and sports for boys and girls. Eric Ehmen of Brampies YMCA would supervise. four local high school girls trained for Y work would lead, with plans to expand to twelve readers. A separate delegation cited school-transfer issues amid rapid subdivision growth.
Martin of Milton was selected warden of Halton County for the remainder of 1862 following the sudden death of Warden Wilfrid Bird, Reeve of Exquesing Township, on August 24.
Local council clash unfolds as Robert Letts argues over a water overcharge rebate tied to Georgetown Convalescent Home. Mayor Sargent orders decorum and police involvement after Letts presses for a vote and accuses officials of spite. The dispute centers on control of discussions with ratepayers at meetings.
Georgetown’s high school population has doubled from 434 to about 860 in two years. Total town pupil enrolment reaches roughly 2100 with Holy Cross at 496 and last year’s figures at 436.
Georgetown council on Monday debated obtaining Department of Municipal Affairs advice before signing any new land release terms for residential development. An amendment to invite a department rep to a committee meeting passed with one councillor opposed, while the main motion was rejected.
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