Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), July 7, 1976, p. 7

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Tilt WedaMday July imPage 105yearold Glen Town Hall reopened Dominion Day marked the celebrated of he 105 yearold Glen Williams town hall Two years of labor and transformed the red brick building Into a modern meeting place Infrequently used during the past 10 years the historic was without plumbing the back wall had crumbled Ihe wooden floor had rotted and the roof leaked Federal government Op for Youth and Local Initiative Program grants totalling plus raised by an auction a plant and bake sale and public donations funded the project Glen Williams trustte Waters chosen as chairman the restoration committee was one of many who Invested a great deal of time into renovating the hall We had to completely gul the interior said Waters adding that the floor roof plumbing and wiring are all The limited inside the utilized to a kitchen alcove facilities and a mezzanine Since the walls floor and ceiling of the well lit hall is pointed white It appears Larger than the actual by foot area US Historic pictures of Glen ere in he hall July Tor the official re opening Jaycee president Larry Georgetown led Ihe procession to the hall at when ton Allen who was custodian of he hall for years did the honours as ribbon cutter Speeches were delivered by Ilalton Burlington Julian Reed and Mayor Tom Hill We long resident of the Glen Hi recalled his first address As a child of hi recited a nursery rhyme In the Glen town hall during a Christmas program followed the speeches Highlighting of c was a pet show Judged by Mr Peter Snider owner of Kennels In MPP Julian need acclaimed the biggest dog featured Inspection an Fudge placed slow race an attains smallest canine and a To entrant decorated Chris dag had the IIS shortest tail while a white following a demonstration Somojed owned by the Georgetown Fin fighters a water fight in the At intervals throughout the day performances given ck band Blue Meal from to m Residents of Glen Williams John Minns who played an important organizational role in the days festivities con cluded that Dominion Day would be able for the villagers featured quire dancing led by Hnzelt visitors to the Glen from opera ltd by the Hoy and members of St Anglican Church The specialized in One thousand holders fingers crossed until At chairman of the Hall Restoration Committee Waters drew tin luiky and of Glen Williams as thi winner of a Recently married Home told the Herald how surprised was to receive this wedding gift of other visitors to thi returned Monk richer as consolation winners in the draw Tickets MRS KIM Pain Card OPENING Advice On All Matters Of Life Over 25 Years Experience Has Helped Many And Can Help You DONT LET TIME 0 DISTANCE STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS IN TORONTO ved aster LETTERS Reader Please tell it like it is To the of the Herald RE Six people injured in foot plunge to train tracks where ax Toronto men failed to negotiate curve on Maple Ave newspapers reported that the vehicle fell to railway June tocks The fact is the vehicle landed on its top no more than to feet below the roadway and to 40 feels from the said railway Why not tell the news as it Yours truly Irwin River Dr The information contained in the newslory was taken from police accidents reports and written by the Herald reporter who was not the scene Chris Cunningham look the honours in the most unusual pet category with his worm Second place went to Lome Williams and his pet rock followed closely by Tina Sean Jenkins tiny part spaniel Fudge look the prize for the dressed dog while pets owned by Cindy Sec and Maybe Lied or being beat trained I Resembling a bear more than a dog Marty Newfoundland Brandy was It by Harrington was as he cat with the longest whiskers endridtn pel show it Glen July I Tin judge wis of in measured the longest Other spectator sports included an old fashioned watermelon seed spitting contest and a nail driving competition for ladies Younger children enjoyed dart throwing and penny tossing games rtetn Hies wen organized lor the adults also tried to Icei a ring over their wives legs In the ring toss and an egg lowing competition proved to be as much fun Nippled baby filled with lemonade TOWN COUNTRY ABATTOIR 126 Steeles Ave Hornby 8783923 SPECIALIZING IN ORDERS SIDES OF BEEF a gri lbs HINDS OF BEEF no mi 1 1 FRONTS OF BEEF A Tile 100 lbs LB PORK SIDES 89 ALL FREEZER CUSTOM CUT AND WRAP AT NO CHARGE NEW YORK SHOULDERS PORK BUTTS HAMS SIDES OF PORK Over LB SIDES OF VEAL- 89 drinking contest Prizes were provided for all competitions An open letter to downtown merchants Knights elected or the Ilersld This Lb an open letter to the merchants on Main Street and council members May I take this opportunity Information pi To The I of the Herald Some time ago I read In your paper an article pertaining a man who had a small business set up for selling decorations etc on a com basis to customers in private homes The hostess would receive a percentage of 1 ill of you for the beautiful view and work of art on Street last morning The he sun reflected off ease the sales it Mould of this person as an I belong to would like lo sponsor such a venture Thanking for your Mm I J Smellier Itockuood On I the broken beer bottles rapture all citizens should enjoy The pattern formed by candy wrappers and paper cups was a work of Art It is a shame hat all the alliens in Georgetown did not have Hie opportunity to see this master piece Perhaps next year after the sidewalk sale you could charge a small fee to defray your costs and invite all of us lo wllness thus great work of art Looking forward to yiar spectacular John Wipruk has been elected Grand Knight of the Council of Knights of Columbus the council an this week Other members the executive committee for 1976 ore Grand Knight John Deputy Grand Knight Mm em rder Tom Treasurer Br an Advocate Mel an Warden Outside Guards Julicn Inside Guard Joe Chapmm Hob Stone Clan Doyle is the public relations CARDINAL INSULATION LIMITED Heres the cure for high fuel 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