Ten years ago — 2000
The committee in charge of organizing the 75th anniversary of the St. Marys Chapter No. 121, Order of the Eastern Star, is making plans to celebrate the occasion at the St. Marys Golf & Country Club.
We See: That Journal Argus staff are starting work on a special publication in honour of Homecoming 2000. Members of St. Marys service clubs or other community-focussed groups are welcome to contribute articles about their organization.
Ad: coming soon, Fullarton Township History Book, “Water Under the Bridge.” Limited Edition, two-volume set, $75.
25 years ago — 1985
The Campbell Soup Co., Ltd. poultry processing plant at Rannoch, just west of St. Marys, prides itself in maintaining high standards of quality both from a health-safety perspective and in an effort to ensure consumer satisfaction. Quality control Brian Anderson says the Campbell’s policy is to set tolerance levels more stringent than those required by government regulations. The plant was built in 1969 and expanded in 1973. There are physical divisions within the plant to protect against cross-contamination.
We See: That drivers much now switch on headlights a half-hour before sunset and keep them on a half-hour after sunrise.
This year is the 60th anniversary of the St. Marys Rotary Club and the local service organization will be celebrating 60 years of service to the community, says Maurice Oliver, past district governer of Rotary International.
50 years ago — 1960
Notice — Mary and Ken Sparling wish to announce that the Anderson General Store is now open for business and your patronage will be appreciated.
75 years ago — 1935
When the St. Marys Town Hall was built, provision was made in the basement for the fire apparatus and this was housed there for many ears until a full-team team was bought. Then, because there was no stabling in the Town Hall it was decided to build a new fire hall. This hall has now fallen into disrepair and it will take some money to fix it up properly. Not only that but the fire hall is very hard to heat in winter and, as it is necessary to keep the truck warm at all times to ensure prompt starting of the engine, the heating proposition is an important consideration. It is suggested that with the new heating plant in the Town Hall, it would be much easier to help the truck warm in the Town Hall basement and also the truck would have a better place to get out of than it has in the old fire hall.
100 years ago — 1910
The J. D. Moore Co., has large gangs of men harvesting ice for their new Cold Storage Plant. The ice is being taken from the river above the Carter Dam and drawn on sleighs to a destination where it is hauled by carrier, operated by electricity. By means of a mechanical conveyance, horses and pulleys, the cakes of ices are loaded into the sleigh from the river without being handled. Over a hundred loads were day are being taken out but several thousand will be required for next season’s supply and a couple of weeks more work will be required to complete the harvest.
Logs are being quickly transformed into timber at the mill these day. (Glengowan)
To Rent — Large Stable facing on the Market, very desirable for a livery or sales barn. Water and light installed. Apply to R. Dickson.
Business for sale — Having decided to locate in the West, I offer for Sale the Planning Mill and Lumber  Yard business now conducted under style Brown & Co. Ltd. This business is one of the oldest and most flourishing in town and needs no further comment. I also offer my three houses located on Jardine and Wellington streets. Will sell as block or separately. Apply to Geo. Brown.
Notice — St. Marys Creamery Changes Hands — I beg to call your attention to the fact that I have recently taken over the St. Marys Creamery. Trusting to be favoured with your patronage. John Darling. Phone 20.