Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year…
1910:
While the Demorestville Fair, the last held each year, is always to be remembered, this year it became doubly so due to a mile or more of stone covered, unfinished community road.
The Collegiate Institute had its annual outing on Saturday, carrying an excursion party by the Quinte Queen to Napanee, to witness Basketball and Football matches.
The regular monthly meeting of the Picton Women’s Institute will be held in the Public Library, this Thursday at 3:15 p.m.
1940:
Construction of a hydro branch line from Consecon to the new bombing and gunnery school at Mountain View is now underway.
Further contributions to the British War Victims’ Fund sponsored by the Toronto Evening Telegram were sent through the Sir Thomas Picton Chapter.
Picton Armchair Club met Wednesday night. With President Harry Pyne presiding, they made plans for a Jamboree or night of entertainment at Picton Armories on November 6th.
1970:
The brief but vicious gale which caused a one-hour power failure in Picton on Saturday, along with extensive debris from falling limbs and branches, also affected the rural hydro service.
The resignation of Jack Purtelle, President of the Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce, caused a shakeup in the Chamber’s board of directors on Monday.
There is speculation that Piasecki Aircraft may dispose of its 650 acre holdings at Camp Picton, following a meeting between company officials and those of Crown Assets Disposal Corporation.
1980:
The moving of the Cenotaph to improve the intersection at Main, Chapel, Downes and Ferguson Streets has the solid backing of the Prince Edward Chamber of Commerce.
Last Monday was a night of recognition for many members of the Picton Kiwanis Club, as the local service organization held its annual meeting at the Picton Golf and Country Club.
Athol Township Deputy Reeve David Leavitt will make a bid to step up the ladder in the November 10th election and run for reeve.
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