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January 11, 1951

Good Samaritan knocks man down: Ice on the shoulder of No. 8 Highway turned what was intended as a “Good Samaritan” act into a near

January 4, 1951

A little of this and that: The Drape Shape . . . The newest in underclothing is being worn by Ed Reinke who was poured

December 28, 1950

While this issue was not used for The Way We Were, we are adding the PDF to ensure all issues from 1950 are available to

December 21, 1950

Nearly 500 Crowd into High School For Second Annual Talent Revue: The walls of Shawville Theatre were bulging last Wednesday night as almost 500 people

December 14, 1950

Local news: More than 1,000 patients were admitted to the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville last year, according to the report given by Secretary-Treasurer Harry

December 7, 1950

Department Approves New Shawville High School: Following the opening of the new school at Quyon, Wednesday afternoon a complimentary dinner was tendered Dr. C. P.

November 30, 1950

Nine tons aluminum wire used as Ladysmith all lighted up: Just a few hours before last Saturday’s high winds threw much of Pontiac into darkness,

November 23, 1950

Local news: Attending the Royal Winter Fair from Shawville and vicinity were the following: Allan McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dagg, Kark Dale, Bert Starks,

November 16, 1950

Hundreds Stand in Rain Wednesday at Funeral Of Victims of Bryson Week-End Drownings: More than 200 persons gathered at St. John’s Cemetery, near Campbell’s Bay,

November 9, 1950

In Hospital Here Six Years Thomas Eades Buried Thursday: One of the best known and highly respected citizens of Shawville, Thomas Eades, died in Pontiac

January 11, 1951

Good Samaritan knocks man down: Ice on the shoulder of No. 8 Highway turned what was intended as a “Good Samaritan” act into a near tragedy last Saturday. H. Graham, of Wyman, was returning home after being a good neighbor

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January 4, 1951

A little of this and that: The Drape Shape . . . The newest in underclothing is being worn by Ed Reinke who was poured in a plaster cast on Wednesday by Dr. F. C. Cowley, assisted by Dr. C.

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December 28, 1950

While this issue was not used for The Way We Were, we are adding the PDF to ensure all issues from 1950 are available to our readers.

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December 21, 1950

Nearly 500 Crowd into High School For Second Annual Talent Revue: The walls of Shawville Theatre were bulging last Wednesday night as almost 500 people crowded into the building to see the second annual Talent Revue presented by the students

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December 14, 1950

Local news: More than 1,000 patients were admitted to the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville last year, according to the report given by Secretary-Treasurer Harry Thompson at the annual meeting. The hospital was described by one speaker as one of

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December 7, 1950

Department Approves New Shawville High School: Following the opening of the new school at Quyon, Wednesday afternoon a complimentary dinner was tendered Dr. C. P. Percival, director of Quebec Protestant Board of Education at Pine Lodge, Bristol in the evening.

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November 30, 1950

Nine tons aluminum wire used as Ladysmith all lighted up: Just a few hours before last Saturday’s high winds threw much of Pontiac into darkness, one section of the county saw the dream of years come true.  In a simple

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November 23, 1950

Local news: Attending the Royal Winter Fair from Shawville and vicinity were the following: Allan McKay, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dagg, Kark Dale, Bert Starks, Kenneth Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson Cotie and family, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Young, Mr.

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November 16, 1950

Hundreds Stand in Rain Wednesday at Funeral Of Victims of Bryson Week-End Drownings: More than 200 persons gathered at St. John’s Cemetery, near Campbell’s Bay, on Wednesday morning as the four victims of last Saturday night’s tragic accident were borne

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November 9, 1950

In Hospital Here Six Years Thomas Eades Buried Thursday: One of the best known and highly respected citizens of Shawville, Thomas Eades, died in Pontiac Community Hospital on Monday night. He took ill six years ago, and has been confined

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