May 11, 1950
May 11, 1950
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: 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: At the regular monthly Lions meeting in the Pontiac House, interest ran high as discussion turned to aid for polio victims. It was
Local News: Last week, excellent Holy Week services were held in the United Church hall in charge of Rev. A.F. Fokes and meeting every evening
Local News: In spite of the terrible roads, measles and mumps, the Farm Forum of Pontiac rounded out a successful season last Monday. Notable among
Local News: Packed houses rewarded the pupils of Shawville High School when they presented an excellent concert last Wednesday afternoon and evening in Shawville Theatre.
Local News: In a very close finish after a battling contest, Renfrew Seniors defeated Shawville Seniors in hockey on the Shawville ice by a score
Local News: Nine hundred people from Shawville and district were entertained to a faultless display of skating in the local arena last Wednesday evening when
Local News: Elmside downed Shawville 7-4 in an exhibition game Friday night at Elmside. Bill Campbell being the star of the game scored 4 goals
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
Local News: At the regular monthly Lions meeting in the Pontiac House, interest ran high as discussion turned to aid for polio victims. It was pointed out by the president that the club had already fitted one victim in the
Local News: Last week, excellent Holy Week services were held in the United Church hall in charge of Rev. A.F. Fokes and meeting every evening except Saturday. Several nights, very interesting religious films were shown. Each evening there were special
Local News: In spite of the terrible roads, measles and mumps, the Farm Forum of Pontiac rounded out a successful season last Monday. Notable among these was the meeting of Stark’s Corners group where it was decided to have a
Local News: Packed houses rewarded the pupils of Shawville High School when they presented an excellent concert last Wednesday afternoon and evening in Shawville Theatre. Frequent encores testified to the ability of the youthful participants who displayed talent to entertain
Local News: In a very close finish after a battling contest, Renfrew Seniors defeated Shawville Seniors in hockey on the Shawville ice by a score of 11-9 last Monday evening. The latest scores at the bowling alley final series of
Local News: Nine hundred people from Shawville and district were entertained to a faultless display of skating in the local arena last Wednesday evening when the Minto Follies performed for the first time in Pontiac. A versatile program was carried
Local News: Elmside downed Shawville 7-4 in an exhibition game Friday night at Elmside. Bill Campbell being the star of the game scored 4 goals for the winners with Bill Pirie getting 2 and Alex Thomas one. Playing in the
This Valley I Call Home
On Saturday, May 24, at 2pm, the Bromley Historical Society kicks off its 2025 season with an afternoon of song and history, featuring well know local musician and writer, Gillan Rutz. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His music celebrates his strong connection and love of the Ottawa Valley and the Pontiac.
The Little Red Wagon require reservations for both the show and dinner. Dinner before the show will start at 6pm, please arrive a bit before to get everyone seated & with drinks.
Ticket link: https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/the-marigolds-suzie-vinnick-caitlin-hanford-gwen-swick-may-24-730
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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