June 29, 1950
June 29, 1950
Local News: Several hundred parents and friends filled the Sunday school room of the United Church for the annual recital of the piano pupils of
Local News: Several hundred parents and friends filled the Sunday school room of the United Church for the annual recital of the piano pupils of
Local News: A shooting occurred at a square dance outside the home of Joseph Frost about one mile from Fort Coulonge at 10:30 p.m. That
Local News: Shawville Ladies Curling Club closed a successful season with a banquet at the Clarendon Hotel. Following the dinner, prizes were presented. The cup
Local News: Seven persons were made homeless and $3,000 damage caused when fire destroyed two frame houses at Fort Coulonge. The houses destroyed were the
Local News: A record catch for Pontiac County and a fish story that will be hard to beat was the large northern pike which was
Local News: Those attending the International Rotary Convention at Hull last week included Mr. and Mrs. Claire Jacques and Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Rowatt. The
Local News: New Calumet Mines Ltd. and Pontiac Mine, Mill Workers Union reached a settlement in their 1950 wage schedule during the last few weeks.
Local News: Last Wednesday evening, the Shawville United Church choir went to Ottawa to compete in the Ottawa District Musical Festival. They were entered in
Local News: Recently, over twenty directors of Pontiac Agricultural Society No. 1 met in the society hall to arrange general business of the society and
Local News: An invitation was extended to visit Earl Fulford’s sugar cane by Mr. F.W. Schwartz, retired expert, during the Easter holiday. “In the afternoon
Local News: Several hundred parents and friends filled the Sunday school room of the United Church for the annual recital of the piano pupils of Mrs. Edgar Hodgins. Thirty pupils, ranging from five to 15 years, took part. Piano duets
Local News: A shooting occurred at a square dance outside the home of Joseph Frost about one mile from Fort Coulonge at 10:30 p.m. That morning, the wedding of his son, also of that district had been celebrated and a
Local News: Shawville Ladies Curling Club closed a successful season with a banquet at the Clarendon Hotel. Following the dinner, prizes were presented. The cup silver trophy with individual spoons for each player, went to the rink consisting of Mrs.
Local News: Seven persons were made homeless and $3,000 damage caused when fire destroyed two frame houses at Fort Coulonge. The houses destroyed were the residences of Hermeneglide Belair and Albini Charette. Mr. Belair also owned the house the Charette
Local News: A record catch for Pontiac County and a fish story that will be hard to beat was the large northern pike which was reeled in at Norway Bay by Garnett Wiggins last Sunday. The monster catch weighed over
Local News: Those attending the International Rotary Convention at Hull last week included Mr. and Mrs. Claire Jacques and Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Rowatt. The Bristol Memorial Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. George Russell. Mrs. R.A. Grant
Local News: New Calumet Mines Ltd. and Pontiac Mine, Mill Workers Union reached a settlement in their 1950 wage schedule during the last few weeks. This new agreement now awaits signatures. The Red Cross drive for funds in Shawville district
Local News: Last Wednesday evening, the Shawville United Church choir went to Ottawa to compete in the Ottawa District Musical Festival. They were entered in the class for rural choirs and unfortunately there were no other entries in that class
Local News: Recently, over twenty directors of Pontiac Agricultural Society No. 1 met in the society hall to arrange general business of the society and especially concerning Shawville Fair in September. Mr. Ed Edmonds, pastor of the United Church in
Local News: An invitation was extended to visit Earl Fulford’s sugar cane by Mr. F.W. Schwartz, retired expert, during the Easter holiday. “In the afternoon the sap started to run and for seven days it never let up, not even
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The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
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