Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year…
1912:
Gilbert’s Mills- The Women’s Institute met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Crawford on Wednesday.
An arrangement has been made for Fenian Raid Veterans whereby they will receive their payments after all from a consolidated revenue.
Niles’ Corners-The rain on Sunday was appreciated by all. It’s the first good rain in over a month.
1952:
Buried under 50 pound bales of hay, which slipped from a passing truck, two of three young boys are little the worse for their experience after being pulled from beneath the bales. The third boy is in hospital with injuries.
Doxsee’s Sunday School held their annual picnic at Stelmack’s Cove on East Lake Thursday evening.
The tern colony at Sandbanks is doing well, with over half the eggs having been found to have hatched.
1972:
Origins of the Mariners’ Service were traced Sunday at the annual event held at South Bay United Church.
South Bay Church hall was the attractive setting for the graduation of South Marysburgh Central.
Members of Unit 1 Consecon United Church Women met in the church hall Wednesday.
1982:
Unemployment Insurance recipients will be hired to work in provincial parks by Prince Edward County and have their wages paid by the federal and provincial governments.
Unit 2 of the Wellington UCW met at the home of Mrs. Fran Chapman. A luncheon was enjoyed by all.
Dale Watt, animal control officer for Hallowell Township, has requesting payment of costs from council for having a dog destroyed.
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