Nov. 12,1997 – 25 years ago
Pontiac remembers: When veteran Tim Cosgrove laid the first wreath at Allumettes Island East’s monument on Saturday, images of the Korean war came flooding back.
“I remember three of my shipmates who didn’t come back,” says a solemn Cosgrove, who served overseas on the HMCS Iroquois in 1952 and 53.
A parade, made up of veterans, the Pembroke Royal Canadian Legion, the Pembroke Legion Band and a contingent of the third battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment from CFB Petawawa marched to the memorial to begin the ceremony.
Chapeau resident Carl Bowers who served with the Queen’s division of the Royal Canadian Artillery from ‘42 to ‘46, also participated in the ceremony.
“I think of my old lads,” he says. “The ones who died that I couldn’t bring back.”
Bowers was one of the lucky ones. He got to Dieppe after the raid and was part of the contingent who liberated it.
In his message, Father Harrington said we should never forget those who gave the greatest contribution of all, that we might have freedom: freedom of speech, freedom of worship and freedom to vote.
Award winning author speaks at Pontiac High: As a child, Cora Taylor wished she had the ability to become invisible. It’s no coincidence then, that a character in Taylor’s latest book, Vanishing Act, is invisible.
Taylor, who says she fulfills her childhood dreams through her books, was at Pontiac Protestant High School Friday as part of a cross-country book tour.
Vanishing Act, released a week ago, is geared for those aged 12 to 13 years of age.
Taylor has received numerous accolades for her five previous books which have dealt with time travel, fantasy and exploration.
Nov. 22, 1972 – 50 years ago
Do-it-yourself expert builds his own airplane: When Clare Strutt was a young boy his hero was an uncle, Gordon Strutt, who was a pilot and lost his life in World War II over the North Sea. Clare took up flying, obtained his pilots licenses, both private and commercial and dreamed of owning his own plane
Then three years ago, he picked up a copy of Popular Mechanics at the corner store in Shawville and became interested in an item about a kit you could get in the States and build your own aircraft.
Two years and four thousand dollars later, Clare has almost attained his goal. He has the body of a four seater plane in his father Ken Strutt’s shed at the farm on the Sand Bay road and next spring he intends to mount a 180 HP motor and the propeller and take off.
Most of the building was done in Minard Hobbs garage in Shawville. It isn’t just everyday someone in Shawville builds himself an airplane and now everyone is looking forward with considerable interest to the day in 1973 when Clare’s homemade craft takes to the skies.
Farmers talked with Agriculture Minister: Allan Bruce, Chris Judd and Amable Chevalier were in the delegation of West Quebec farmers who met with the Quebec Minister of Agriculture last week. They each had an opportunity to speak during the two hour session and came away with no definite news on whether or not this area would become eligible for aid measures on account of crop damage.
Meanwhile, in other business, the UPA officials held three meetings in Pontiac County with a view to organizing syndicates in the area.
Pontiac farmers were told that if there were enough English speaking members, the information from the union headquarters would be issued in English.
Nov. 27, 1947 – 75 Years Ago
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Nov. 16,1922 – 100 Years Ago
Local news: The Thanksgiving supper and entertainment held int he Methodist Church last Friday evening came off very successfully, notwithstanding that weather conditions were not conducive to a large turnout. There was however, a good attendance and an excellent supper was served. A short, select program was supplied by local talent with the much appreciated assistance of Master C. Anderson, the distinguished boy singer of Ottawa and Dr. Hansen, violinist. Rev. Mr. Robinson presided.
Hon. T.A. Crerar for personal with other reasons, has resigned as leader of the Progressives in the House of Commons and designates no one in particular upon whom his mantle should fall. Mr. Robert Forke, M.P. for Brandon has been chosen as the successor of Mr. Crerar in the Progressive leadership.
What promises to be a pretty lively election contest is just now in progress in South Lanark to fill the vacancy in the House of Commons, caused by the death of Hon. T.A. Stewart who was minister of railways in the Meighen cabinet.
There seems to be a fair prospect of the removal of the British embargo on Canadian cattle as the result of the negotiations that have been in progress for some time; but no definite action can be expected until the matter is dealt with by the new British parliament following the general elections held this week.
Ad: Saws – men who use crosscut saw, or circular saws know the quality and efficiency of Maple Leaf saws. They buy by the name and that is why we carry this nationally-known line. Saw sets, saw gauges. G.F. Hodgins Co. Ltd.
Ad: Insure now: a word to car owners: as the car season is now in, and accidents are likely to occur, how about that public liability and property damage, also fire and transit insurance for your car? T. Tuck, Shawville.
Ad: We buy butter and eggs: Gibson’s Grocery.
Carload loose apples – Spies, Baldwins, Greenings and Russets $4.00 per bushel barrel: Gibson’s Grocery.
Nov. 25,1897 – 125 Years Ago
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