Oxford Journal Newspaper, August 31, 2011

["Kathryn Jeffers" <Kathryn_Jeffers_uid947@yahoogroups_ .invalid>]

From the Oxford Journal Newspaper, published Wednesday, 31 August 2011.

In the News, page 4.

Ten Years Ago
Wednesday, August 29, 2001.

After 99 years and four generations, the SWAN name will no longer be associated with a grocery
business in Oxford. Atlantic Wholesalers has bought the Oxford Save Easy with the official
takeover on September 1.

The Cumberland, Colchester and East Hants Seniors Councils held a joint recognition ceremony in
Wentworth on August 25 where Jim and Madeline MONT were presented with certificates of appreciation.

Died - Emma Catherine BAILLIE, 89, Tatamagouche Mountain, August 23.
Died - Stanley Evans ALLEN, 64, East Wallace, August 23.
Died - Sherman Ellis MITCHELL, 89, Pugwash, August 22.
Died - Rev. Harvey P. AMOS, 90, Oxford, August 25.
Died - Charles Edward STONE, 77, born in Wallace, August 14.

Twenty Years Ago
Wednesday, September 4, 1991.

Organist John GREW, formerly of Oxford, has been appointed Dean of Montreal's McGill University
music faculty. He is a former student of the late Llaina DONKIN and a graduate of Mount Allison
University.

Died - Olive Mae CRAIG, 80, born in Thomson Station, September 8.

Thirty Years Ago
Wednesday, 2, 1981.

Died - James Oscar STEVENS, 89, Williamsdale, August 26.

Forty Years Ago
Thursday, September 8, 1971.

Died - Cecil J. FLETCHER, 80, Port Greville, former warden of Cumberland County, September 3.
Died - Guy W. SMITH, Shinimicas, August 27.

Fifty Years Ago
Wednesday, September 13, 1961.

Three hundred fifty-nine pupils are enrolled at Pugwash District High School. Wm. B. HAMILTON
is principal.

Died - Zaccheus E. STONEHOUSE, 87, Millvale, August 21.

Sixty Years Ago
Wednesday, September 12, 1951.

Everett DONCASTER has taken over the operation of Charles CLONEY's service station on the flat
at South Oxford.

Died - Walter G. PATTON, 74, a native of Little River, September 5.
Died - Mrs. Hedley BURNS, 75, Shinimicas, September 5.

Seventy Years Ago
Thursday, August 21, 1941.

Major E.G. GILES of River Philip, has been appointed the new training chief for Saskatchewan
military districts. Prior to his appointment to MD 12 he was attached to MD 6 as officer in
charge of tradesmen training.

Charles CHESNUTT of Pugwash River had the misfortune of being knocked to the ground and severley
cut in the forehead by the lever of a moving machine which released when he accidently touched
the foot trip while reaching for the oil can. Eleven stitches were required to close the wound.

NOTE: There is nothing further on any of the above.

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OBITUARIES, page 8 and 9.

LIVINGSTON, Kyrsten, Springhill, before seventh birthday, Thursday, August 25, 2011. Born in
Moncton, NB, daughter of Alexander "Sandy" Livingston and Ashley Rayworth. Missed by little
brother Chase; maternal grandparents, Robert and Susan (Terris) Rayworth; paternal grandfather
Alexander Livingston Sr.; maternal great-grandparents, Harold Terris and Joan (Doncaster)
Terris, all of Springhill; aunts Carrie, Lynn (Steve), Melissa (Joel), Janey and uncle Jason
(Kim). Predeceased by paternal grandmother, Cindy (Adams) Livingston.

MEEKINS, Alda, 91, Springhill Junction, Friday, August 26, 2011. Born in Wallace, NS, daughter
of the late Stewart and Jessie (Keiver) Allen. Missed by sons Robert (Marilyn), Springhill
Junction; David (Sandra), Springhill; Paul (Cathy), Salt Springs; Gary (Deanna), Oyen, AB;
daughters Marilyn Sheppard, Springhill; Patricia (Marlin) Fairman, Calgary, AB; Faye (Doug)
Spence, Springhill; Pamela Chedore, Windsor, ON. Predeceased by her husband Jack E.; daughter
Jacqueline Beal; grandson Matthew; great-grandson Riley; son-in-law Bill Sheppard; brothers
Ervin, Stanley and William.

STEWART, Vincent Elliott, 85, Amherst, Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Born in Amherst, son of the
late Harold and Ella (Anderson) Stewart. In 1946, he married Florence Smith, of Shinimicas.
Survived by half-brother Robert Stewart, Oxford; step-brother Roger Weeks, Oxford; cousins Betty
Anderson, Halifax; Joyce Bowles, Toronto. Predeceased by wife Florence (Smith); infant son;
cousin Eugene Anderson.

NOTE: These are not full obituaries, full obituary by request.

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