Ten years ago — 1999
Plans are well underway for the “Out of this World” Homecoming 2000.
Every journey begins with the first small step, and the town Millennium Woods program began last week with the planting of the first tree. It was no small seedling, as official oversaw the planting and dedication of a 15-foot-high Red Ash, situated along the north side of Trout Creek between Wellington and Water streets.
From the St. Marys Horticultural Society — Awards were presented to the winners of the backyard gardeners and retail business contest. Prize winners were Brian and Ellen Kelly, Don and Alison Robinson, Glen and Betty Spearin, Doug and Evelyn Brown and Bob and Marlene Weston. Cascade Cleaners and the Castle Garden were the winners in the retail business category.
25 years ago — 1984
Two students from St. Marys DCVI were guest speakers at a recent meeting of the Nora Clench IODE. Marilee Stephen and Sandy Williams spoke about their four-day workshop at the United Nations seminar.
A service commemorating the fire of March 23, 1964 and the dedication of the present edifice on October 4, 1964, was held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington.
Albert Edward Berry, a St. Marys resident, renowned for his contribution toward the treatment of Ontario’s drinking water, and a recipient oft he Order of Canada, died at Stratford General Hospital.
50 years ago — 1959
From West Nissouri Council meeting — the legal battle to keep parts of the township from being annexed by the City of London, having ended successfully for the Township, the council discussed the legal bill for defending the action. Total legal fees amounted to $4,447.39.
We see — that a construction grant to hospitals in Ontario includes one for $57,386 for St. Marys Memorial Hospital.
The public is cordially invited to attend the opening of the new A.J. Baker School at Kintore, on Friday, Nov. 6, 1959.
Announcing the sale of Mill’s General Store, Effective Oct. 30. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Insley are the new owners. Signed Marion (Mills) Nixon, Kenneth Mills and RAy Mills.
75 years ago — 1934
“C” company of the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps, commanded by Major G. D. L. Rice, with henceforth be housed in newly acquired quarters in the old Hutton Block on Water Street South. The store of machine guns and other military equipment were to be moved at once from the former armouries in the Fletcher Block above Constable’s Garage.
Railroad Companies are Ready to Carry Supplies of Fruit, Vegetables and Clothing to the Stricken Areas Free of Charge as in Former Years. Co-operation of Church Congregations Needed. The West is in desperate need again. In large sections of the Prairies, drought, grasshoppers, hail and frost have done their deadly work.
100 years ago — 1909
Anyone having reason to be at the GTR depot on Monday noon couldn’t help but be attracted by the line-up at the ticket wicket of several of our prominent citizens. Another glass would tell you that there must be something doing in Conservative circles and sure they were all off to Ailsa Craig for the convention. (Granton)
St. Marys Roman Catholic people will be pleased to learn that Rev. Father Brennan’s condition has improved considerably. Miss Helena Tevlin, the new organist, successor to Miss Routley, presided very successfully for the first time on Sunday. Rev. Father Kelly preached a most impressive sermon.