Oxford Journal Newspaper, July 4, 2012

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

From the Oxford Journal Newspaper, Wednesday, 4 July 2012.

In The News, page 4

Ten Years Ago
Wednesday, July 3, 2002.

Died - E. Christena MOORE, 88, formerly of Little River, June 28.
Died - Lila Alberta DEMINGS, 99, Pugwash, June 28.
Died - Francis Eileen KEDDY, 83, Springhill, June 28.

Twenty Years Ago
Wednesday, July 8, 1992

About 125 residents of Sunset Adult Residential Centre were evacuated Wednesday evening, July 1,
shortly after 8 p.m., when the electrical system was damaged by lightning.

Thirty Years Ago
Wednesday, July 7, 1982.

Died - Mamie Ruth MACKAY, 83, Pugwash, June 21.
Died - Hobart W. BROWNELL, Northport, June 14.
Died - George Edgar (Bob) FULTON, 84, one of Oxford's most prominent and progressive citizens,
July 4.

Forty Years Ago
Thursday, July 13, 1972.

A memorial tribute in honor of Simon NEWCOMB took place Sunday, July 9, at Wallace Bridge. Born
in Wallace Bridge, Simon Newcomb moved to the United States at age 18 and later became the
leading astronomer of the 19th century.

Total darkness was experienced here shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday when there was a total
eclipse of the sun.

Died - Mrs. Eva R. WEBB, 86, Pugwash, July 7.

Fifty Years Ago
Thursday, July 12, 1962.

River Philip United Church observed its 100th anniversary on June 10.

The 50th annual Christian Conference was held at Pugwash Jct. Gospel Hall on June 30, July 1 and 2.

Cpl. H. Al MARLOWE, Mrs. Marlowe and son Kirk of Pugwash have moved to Guysborough where Cpl.
Marlowe will be in charge of the RCMP detachment.

Died - Mrs. Dora WRATHALL, 93, Wallace Station, June 12.

Sixty Years Ago
Thursday, July 10, 1952.

Oxford Fire Department was called to Heather Beach on July 4 when a burning haystack on the farm
of Chris CHRISTENSEN threatened several cottagers.

The position of Thomas CARROLL, freight handler at Oxford Station, is being discontinued and his
staff will be reduced to only the Station Agent, Jerry MACLEAN.

Died - William OXLEY, 92, North Wallace, June 23.

Seventy Years Ago
Thursday, July 9, 1942.

No. 3 Platoon of Headquarters (Reserve) paraded to Oxford Baptist Church Sunday evening under
the command of Lieut. R.D. RUSSELL.

Rev. SULSTON preached his first sermon at St. James Church, Malagash, on Sunday.

Died - Bedford B. TREEN, 84, Wallace Bay, July 6.
Died - Mrs. Wesley C. BLACK, 84, Oxford, July 8.
Died - Mrs. Archie FRASER, formerly of Oxford and Westchester, June 28.

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

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OBITUARIES, page 8.

SAMIS, Sandra L., 64, Friday, June 29, 2012. Born in Springhill, daughter of the late Ernest
and Annie (Campbell) Miller. Survived by her husband Kenneth, Oxford; children Jason (Rhonda)
Bennett, Springhill; Vanessa Samis (Alex Craven), Oxford; Paul (Crystal) Samis, Blairmore, AB;
Shelly (Nick) Adams, Trenton, ON; siblings Brenda (Ronnie) Powell, Oxford; Shirley (Tim)
Houston, Brampton, ON; Cindy (John) Walsh, St. John's, NL; Tom Miller, Oxford; Sheena (Brian)
Skidmore, Oxford. Predeceased by her son Troy Bennett; brother Sandy Miller.

NEWCOMBE, Ruth Colleen, 85, London, Ontario, September 17, 2011. Daughter of the late John and
Annie Bigney of Springhill. Survived by son Loyal (Cathy), Owen Sound, ON; sister Dorothy
(Gordon) Lloy, Oxford Jct. Predeceased by brother John; sister Marjorie.

NOTE: These are not full obituaries, full obituary (Jpeg image) by request.

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In MEMORIAM, page 21

MCCORMICK, Danny, Two years have passed.







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