Oxford Journal, May 23, 2007
From the Oxford Journal Newspaper, published Wednesday, 23 May 2007.
In The News, Page 4.
News 10 Years Ago
Wednesday, May 28, 1997.
In honour of the 100th anniversary of Calvary United Church, Port Howe,
a special service was held and a Red Crimson maple tree was planted and
dedicated to all war veterans from the Port Howe area who died in service.
Died - George Herbert FARRELL, 67, Springhill, May 22.
Died - Margaret HUSAR, 97, Springhill, May 22.
News 20 Years Ago
Wednesday, June 3, 1987.
Rouie RUSHTON, Oxford, has been appointed to the Cumberland Tourist
Association Board of Directors. She replaces Mrs. Sylvia WALSH, Kolbec.
DOT Area Supervisor Claude CASEY has retired after 23 years with the
department.
Diane (Patriquin) MORIN received her Registered Nursing Assistant
certificate from the Cornwall General Hospital on May 22.
Died - Oswald J. MOSHER, 72, Pugwash, May 26.
Died - Blanche E. MITCHELL, 87, Pugwash, June 1.
Died - Carl Leonard BRIGGS, 65, Oxford, May 13.
News 30 Years Ago
Thursday, June 2, 1977.
Fire early Sunday morning destroyed the A.T. Betts Lumber Ltd. mill in
Wentworth.
The oldest living alumnus of the Nova Scotia Agriculture college, Harry
R. BROWN, Wallace Bay, was honored when about 70 friends and neighbours
met at the Browns' home to recognize his many achievements and
dedication to the community.
Died - John David RUSSELL, 66, Oxford, May 22.
News 50 Years Ago
Thursday, May 30, 1957.
Miss Evelyn GREW, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Grew, Oxford, graduated
as a nurse at Victoria General Hospital last week.
Jean SLADE, star athlete of Oxford Regional High, set new records in
both the discus and shot put classes at the Acadia Relays in Wolfville
on May 25.
Died - Mrs. Clara TRENHOLM, 58, Pugwash, recently.
Died - Mrs. Tweedy RUSHTON, 71, Oxford, May 26.
News 60 Years Ago
Thursday, May 28, 1947.
Oxford Kiwanis Club received its charter at a banquet at the Knights of
Pythias Hall on May 27. Governor Walter STEWART, Toronto, made the
presentation to the Club's president, Perce H. SWAN.
The A.E. Smith store, operated since 1942 by Mr. and Mrs. L.S. ASBELL,
is observing its 50th anniversary. The business was established by the
late Mr. Smith.
News 70 Years Ago
Thursday, June 3, 1937.
The annual rally of Cumberland County Women's Institues was held at
Margaret King School, Pugwash Jct., on May 27. Mrs. Arthur SMITH, River
Philip, was elected president; Mrs. A.C. LESLIE, Oxford; Mrs. MacIntosh
MACLEOD, Pugwash Jct.; Mrs. DOTTON, Wallace Bay, were among the
directors chosen.
NOTE: There is nothing further on any of the above.
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OBITUARIES, page 8, and 9.
BROOKINS, Peter Douglas, 47, Oxford, Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Born in
Montague, PEI, son of Bessie M. (Gordon) Brookins, Oxford and George
and Marie Brookins, Stratford, PEI. Surviving are his wife, the former
Ruthann M. Cloney; daughters, Rachel Elizabeth Brookins and Karen Geneva
Brookins; son, Gordon Cloney Brookins, all at Home; brothers, Gordon M.
Brookins and George H. Brookins, both of Charlottetown, PEI.
FLYNN, Genevieve Florence, 80, Wallace, May 19, 2007. Born August 1,
1926, in Springhill, daughter of the late Walter Lorenzo and Christie
Ellen (MacLeod) Leadbetter. Surviving are daughters, Olivia Baxter,
Malagash; Janet (Brian) Mundle, Londonderry; Joani Flynn (Jim Durling),
Wallace; sisters, Eleanor (Freeman) Coulter, Springhill; Annie (James)
Grant, Pictou. Predeceased by her husband, Thomas Eric Flynn; brothers,
Hugh, Leroy, Irvin Leadbetter; sister, Una MacNeil.
BOWMAN, Pauline Anna, 62, East Mapleton, Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Born in
Springhill, daughter of Ronald Rector, Amherst and the late Annabelle
(MacDonald) Rector. Survived by her husband, Keith Bowman; daughters,
Michele Bowman of Halifax; Andrea (Tim) Macdonald, Riverview, NB and
Nichole (Scott Corbett) Bowman of Durham Bridge, NB; sisters, Velda
(Archie) MacPherson; Darlene (Leo) St. Peter; Rodina (John) Hatnean and
Debbie (Martin) Canning. Predeceased by sister, Effie (Joe) Dodsworth
of Quispamsis, NB.
NOTE: These are not full obituaries.
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In MEMORIAM, page 21.
KEIVER, Mom, lost her battle with cancer May 23, 1999.
RUSHTON, Kaye, who passed away May 28, 2006.
SCOTT, Helen I. Baird, who passed away May 19, 2001.
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