Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year…
1912:
The annual meeting of the Liberal-Conservative Association for Prince Edward was held in the town hall, Picton, on Saturday afternoon with a fairly large and interested attendance.
Word has come to town that G.E. Boulter is recovering nicely from his recent critical operation. He has gone to be with his parents in Detroit.
Reginald Wilson has been taken ill with scarlet fever at St. Andrew’s College, Toronto. There is a slight epidemic of the fever at the college, but the Toronto papers give the assurance that there is no cause for great fear.
1952:
A jolly dance was held in Greenbush Community Centre Friday evening. Music for dancing was furnished by the Dainard, Power and McMahon trio.
An unusually large wolf is reported as having been seen in the area between Northport and Green Point, and two others in Athol Township.
Little Linda Watkins Hamilton is spending some time with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Powers, while her father is in Sunnybrook Hospital for treatment.
1972:
Young Picton racing driver Chris Storms consolidated his position as leading percentage driver at Frontenac Downs in Kingston.
Prince Edward County Council Thursday night took steps to prod the Provincial Government into appointing a new sheriff.
Picton Heart Fund Blitz is changing to February 21 and continuing to the end of the month.
1982:
Mrs. Grahme Hardy and sons of Inkerman spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Alexander and Jamie.
Gilbert’s Mills Women’s Institute had a pot luck dinner at the home of Mrs. Clayton Carter.
Inflation has hit meals-on-wheels resulting in an increase from $1.50 per meal to $2 which, according to seniors, is still a bargain.