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board etc.— Jens Moe summoned to meet government officials. For unfolding of story see Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 6, Dec. 7, Dec. 14— for plant closure & lay—offs

Nov. 11: "New Trawler Slated for Christening"- the 4th one designed & built in Georgetown-christened on Nov. 12 by Mrs. Howard McLean as the Gulf

Georgetown.

Nov. 12: "Large Parade in Georgetown—" Remembrance Day.

Nov. 29: "Memorial Windows Are Dedicated at Georgetown’ - at St. David’s, to A. H. & Emily Stewart, Harold MacDonald, Knight Family, Renton

Family, the William Maclarens, Mrs. Mary Yorston, Spurgeon and Irene Walker's parents, Henry Parker's, Douglas Family, Edward Hemphill Family.

Dec. 10: "Georgetown Lions Club Plan for Christmas'— Stillman Mair presents a "penalty cane."

Dec. 24: Georgetown School Party held- Christmas

Dec. 29" "Trawlers Ready to Sail Shortly"— idle since closure of plant on Dec. 2 now loading catch at Souris

Dec. 31: "Gay Spirit in Georgetown—— many decorations but said to be "the best" was Ellen MacKinnon‘s three foot high Easter Lily in bloom.

Dec. 31; "Georgetown Man in Maintenance Crew" Staff—Sgt. Wesley "Sonny" Yorston in American Air Force Squadron.

1967:

Jan. 2: "Ferguson Industries May Enter Georgetown"— from Pictou. For more on Georgetown's' industrial situation, see Jan. 5, Jan. 7, Feb. 9, Mar. 7, Mar. 16, Mar. 31, Apr. 2 (2), April 22, April 27(2). Apr. 28, May 1, May 2, May 10,

Aug. 4, Oct. 3, Nov. 27, etc.

Jan. 12: "Town Council Holds Meeting"— see also Mar. 18, Apr. 17, May 29, May 31, June 19, July 13, Sept. 15, Oct. 12, Oct. 21, Nov. 12, Dec. 12

Feb. 2: "Blaze Destroys Dwelling"— John Cormiers at Burnt Point— earlier Mary Boudreault's house damaged by fire

Feb. 6: "Centennial Plans Are Discussed at Georgetown", Alec Arsenault, chair see also Feb. 28, Apr. 13, May 6,

Feb. 6: War Memorial rebuilt and placed in central position in new park on the Square. See May 24, June 13, July 17, Aug. 16

Feb. 18: "Karen Lavandier is Iceland Queen" at Montague event

Feb. 20: "Georgetown Lions' Club Holds Meeting"~ for other meetings see Mar. 23, Apr. 21, Apr. 28, May 15, May 29, June 27, Aug. 4, Aug. 16, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 22, Oct. 6, Oct. 30, Nov. 4, (re Halloween party for children) Nov. 16, NOV. 27, Dec. 11, Christmas party for Senior Citizens

Feb. 21: "Georgetown Students Form Town Council" Chester Llewellyn is chair, Jamie David, town clerk, and Kenneth Walker, Doris 'Walsh, Gailyn MacDonald, Darryl MacDonald. Laura Lavandier, Philip Boudreault, are councillors

Feb. 24: "Georgetown Ice Sports." Other sports, Aug. 10.

Feb. 28: Spec. Sec. :"Theatre Comes to Georgetown"- article on regular live

theatre presentations in Town Hall with Mrs. McGowanas producer— redecoration of the hall. Walter Massey calls the hall— "a jewel in the Maritime theatre field."

Feb. 28: Sheila Delory chosen hostess for Atlantic Pavilion, Expo '67. , pic.

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