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Georgetown Esquesing Get More From Bell Canada Georgetown and Township will receive a boost in the gross receipts tax paid by Bell Canada this year as a result of a change legislated by the Ontario government The Increase Is a healthy one or to in 1973 up 600 from will receive Tn 1973 an increase of 100 over 1972 More than Ontario communities will get increases of varying degree through the new Ontario government formula that Increases Bell s gross receipts taxes by per cent to Ml million in The gross receipts tax is a unique form of municipal lax paid by telephone and telegraph con panics in Ontario communities It is paid cover the value of poles and lines outside plant and is levied to normal real estate and business Under the old system Bell the tax to each community which It operated by local mill rate the gross receipts taken in in each community up to a maximum of five per cent of the gross receipts The new legislation calls for the lax to be computed by calculating the number of telephones Bell has In service in a inity at each year end multiplying the total by five per cent of the company s gross receipts in Ontario and then dividing this by the total number of phones Bell has In Ontario In a preliminary assessment some communities will receive Increases in 1073 as a result of the new formula and about communities will be adversely affected THE SHOWER WAS IN THE LOBBY A wedding shower In the lobby of Georgetown hospital was the unexpected surprise for bride tobe Linda who was hospitalized a few days before her scheduled marriage Stephen Stamp Friends went with the shower but cut it to hair an hour The bride mother and father Mr and Mrs Ron Iram Tulin Oklahoma were also present In the picture Lindas sister and brother Larry help open the presents Herald Photo Last Week Belonged He To Branch 20 Women WARD CONCERNED ABOUT OUR FUTURE Thursday Sept jflT3 Pagetf To The Citizens Of North Halton Nominations are in acclamations awarded we know who win be engaged In age old struggle of proving to you the voter why he he candidate should be elected to a specific seat Many the political aspirants have something to offer due to personal ability and municipal experience I believe more than that Is required Regional Government for North Halton must be thought of as a Provincial Government and must be administered accordingly It will require ability and experience no argument It will also require integrity effective bargaining and the ability to put It all together so that North Halton will become a close knit com munity that we can work and play In It must become a com munity serviced and administered equally and fairly to all who will and do reside here To this end I dedicate myself If elected and with the belief that I Bill Hunter can effectively mould this new community I RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT YOUR SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE THIS END ON ELECTION DAY Monday Oc 1st 1973 FOR INFORMATION CALL VOTE Bill Hunter Candidate for Mayor by WRIGHT SMITH Well it seems that this week belongs to the women They kicked off thewcekend with the annual Ladies Auxiliary birth day party held in the branch auditorium and as usual it was thoroughly enjoyed by all present It Just goes to show that any organization is oniy as strong as It s membership and Friday evening gave every indication that the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch is thriving well and strong Saturday saw the women still in full swing when they held their dart tourney Twelve teams were entered from the immediate surrounding area and we guess the team that went home the happiest was Betty Drysdales team from B ramp lea branch It went home with the winner trophy Second place was Tilled by Jean and Virile Collins girls took third Marion Beattie quartet copped low score and the high scorer of the day was Edna Ripon with 121 A delicious lunch was served for the nominal sum of There was a constant supply of sandwiches and beverages Ladies Auxiliary meets once a month on Thursday evening Next meeting will be held tonight at clock In terested women who are potential members are ex tended a hearty welcome ON This Salurda saw Pipe Band on parade in London for the occasion of the Western Fair Members new sashes and feather bonnets certainly added dash and elan to their presence if any is needed Next local appearance ill be Sept when the band will march in the parade to mark Ihe grand opening of Bramatea Legion hall Incidentally the band is looking for new members years of age up to Instruct in plating of Ihe pipes So come on fellows if want to learn the pipes telephone Mr Allen at Tor additional Information On Saturday Oct fl i mixed darts tourney will be held in the Legion auditorium Am one wishing to enter a learn of four members men and or women is asked to contact Art Lawrence at 8 This tournament will be followed by an evening dance On Friday Oct a stag night will be held Tickets be obtained at the bar or from any executive member Don forget Sept This will be the initiation of new members presentation of long service awards and in op for all members ring their friends in for an evening of dancing and en lertainment So come on out on Salurdiiy and have ball The general meeting of the delicious branch will be held Sept for the Matt Me Minuc Because this is the first of the Nile may be American militia who were year It will be marked by the obtained from Joe at a w to take the field on a annual President Dinner cost of S3 per couple The Sff iotauH This is scheduled lo start at 7 number is limited lo 80 tickets t pm so it advisable to be So once again It is advisable to early The roast beef is early Thinking of Setting Consult Realtor In 1971 approximately worth of real estate was sold through the Multiple Listing Services of the Brampton Real Estate Board The board Is con striving establish and standardize profession In a manner that will create and retain public confidence and respect So If you arc considering selling look for your guide to professional I services which only I a Realtor can display ON OCT 1 1973 VOTE HILL FOR MAYOR RESIDENT OF THIS AREA FOR 53 YEARS 7 YRS MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT REEVE OF ESQUESING FOR 3 YEARS FOR SOUND AND FAIR GOVERNMENT IN THE NORTH VOTE HILL FOR MAYOR FOR TRANSPORTATION CALL 8772692 TOWN OF NORTH HALTON 1973 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS NOTICE TO VOTERS The regular Polling Day for Municipal Elections is Monday October 1st during the hours of 11 00 a and 8 00 A voters notification card has been sent to each dwelling unit In the municipality advising the location of the polling place for the electors in that dwelling unit For the purpose of receiving votes of electors who expect to be unable to vote on October 1st there will be an Advance Poll held at the Municipal Offices in the Towns of Acton and Georgetown and the Township of Esquesing on Saturday September during the hours of 11 and 8 pm Every person offering himself as a voter at an Advance Poll shall be required before being allowed to vote to make a declaration before the Deputy Returning Of ficer declaring that they expect to be unable to vote on October 1st Dated this day of September Pritchard Clerk and Returning Officer The 1974 cars are at your Ford and Mercury dealers See them beginning Sept21 And look for them in the special colour brochure in the magazine section of your weekend newspaper Make sure you get down to your Ford dealer You II see the complete line of Ford cars Ford Mustang II a completely new kind of Mustang The new improved Ford Pinto The new 1974 mid sized Torino compact Maverick the full sized quiet Fords and the elegant Thunderbird Look closely You II find the closer you look the bellerwe look See your Ford dealer Ford MustangTJ Look what weve done tothgtcar Weve made it smaller and more exciting than ever September is the first day of the year of the cat all new Cougar highlights the full Ire of cars from Mercury There Comet Mercury s economical compact Smooth riding mid sized Full sized Mercury Meteor and the elegant Mercury Marquis No matter what kind of car you re looking for you re looking for this This is Mercury for See your Mercury dealer 19 Mercury Cougar Totally new for 74 A new dimension in size and space Because Cougar luxury deserves a little more room Visit your Ford and Mercury dealers September 21