Sept. 22, 1993
25 Years Ago
New bus for seniors now in use: Generosity and community support have made it easier for seniors to maintain their independence in the Pontiac.
Through numerous financial contributions, the Pontiac Day Centre was able to raise $65,000 to purchase a specially-equipped bus to transport senior citizens from their homes to the centre for social activities.
“We are proud of it and it’s always driven with a smile,” said Ann Rondeau, coordinator of the Day Centre. “For me, it’s a jewel.”
Eight candidates running federally: Voters in the federal riding of Pontiac-Gatineau-Labelle have many options to choose from in the October 25 election.
Eight candidates are vying for the office of MP this time around.
In addition to Progressive Conservative incumbent Barry Moore and his Liberal challenger Robert Bertrand, Nicole DesRoches is running for the NDP, Claude Radermaker is running for the Bloc Québécois, Brian Corriveau is running for the National Party and Michel Dubois is running for the Natural Law Party.
Anna Bowen of Shawville has also registered under the Independent/Reform banner and Parliament Hill protester Glen Kealey is running as an independent.
Oct. 3, 1968
50 Years Ago
Crippled Children’s cheque presented to Rotary Club by Coulonge and Davidson group: President Ernst Stranacher was in charge of the meeting when Shawville Rotary Club members and their wives entertained about 35 boys and girls and their organizers for a well-planned walkathon from Davidson, Que. to Pembroke, Ont. for the 1968 Crippled Children’s Fund. A substantial sum of money was realized.
The group walked a distance of 25 miles, the youngest walker was seven years old and one of the walkers used crutches to complete the last part of the walk.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church at Fort Coulonge served a very delicious dinner to over 70. Guest speaker was Mr. MacKenzie, Principal of Shawville High School, who gave a very interesting talk on the new system of education.
St. Mary’s School Graduation Exercises: On Sept. 27 the annual Com-mencement Exercises were held at St. Mary’s auditorium, Quyon. The program began with a community mass offered by Rev. Fr. Klatt, the Parish Priest, before a large assembly of relatives and friends.
Special hymns were arranged accompanied by Willard Proulx, Ian Hudson, Stephen Kennedy and Clare Chevrier on the guitars.
Sept. 30, 1943
75 Years Ago
Local News: About 70 young people met on Monday night in the United Church Sunday School to complete the organization of the Y.P.U.
Wednesday morning of last week, Mr. Walter Harris, well-known citizen of this village was found dead beside his ruck in a garage at the rear of the former Bank of Nova Scotia building on Main Street. Mr. Graham Davis, passing by, noticed smoke issuing from the doors and investigated to find Mr. Harris lying beside his truck. It appeared he had been working on the truck as tools were found near by on the floor and it was apparent he must have been overcome by fumes of the exhaust.
Captain L. Goldsmith and her sister, Lieutenant R. Goldsmith of the Renfrew unit of the Salvation Army will visit Shawville during the second week of October for the Red Shield Home Front appeal.
Miss Lois Hamilton, who is now attending the University of Bishops College at Lennoxville, Que. has been awarded the Robert Bruce Scholarship on the basis of her High School Leaving marks obtained at Shawville High School last June. Lois achieved 81.3 per cent. The scholarship is valued at $100.
Surrender of the Italian fleet has finally cleared the Mediterranean of even a potential menace. It has thereby opened up an unimpeded highway for even greater attacks against the remaining Axis partners. The surrender, with all its consequences is one result of the armistice arranged by
General Eisenhower with the Italian King and Marshal Badoglio. And, as General Eisenhower said, the armistice is worthwhile even if it nets the Allies nothing more than the fleet.
Sept. 26, 1918
100 Years Ago
Local news: Word was received Monday morning by Mr. and Mrs. S. Smart, that their son, Sergt. J.S. Smart had died of wounds on Sept. 4.Sgt. Smart a short time ago, won the military medal for bravery on the field. The medal was forwarded to his mother and came to hand only a few days ago.
The annual Thanksgiving services at St. Paul’s Church will be held on Sunday.
Despite bad roads and disagreeable weather, there was a good attendance of Shawville people at Renfrew Fair on Thursday and Friday last. The majority of those who went form here say the fair was good, the exhibit of horses being noted as especially attractive. To some, of course, the races were the chief drawing card as they usually are at outdoor events.
We learn the C.P.R. intend on putting a mixed train on the Pontiac Line next week to run Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Mr. M.J. O’Brien of Renfrew, the well-known contractor and lumberman, has been appointed to the Senate of Canada to fill an Ontario vacancy.
Sept. 28, 1893
125 Years Ago
Local news: Gentlemen, remember that the Exhibition comes on Thursday, Oct. 5. Mr. S. Young, barber, will be in his shop to meet the requirements of all customers no matter how early you call. Gentlemen form the country may rely on getting a first-class haircut or shave on arrival to the fair.
Thursday, Nov. 23 has been appointed by order-in-council as general Thanksgiving day for the Dominion.
About one o’clock on Wednesday morning, Mrs. Thomas Wainman was awakened by the fumes of smoke and on investigating found that the kitchen in rear of the house was in flames. The alarm was given and in a very short time the building was surrounded by a host of villagers who set to work at once with a will to check the ravages of the devouring element. The fight was a desperate one but pluck and determination won the day and the main building was saved, although in a pretty well damaged condition. The kitchen where the fire originated was entirely demolished, also the sheeting of the rear end of the house. The building occupied by Alex McDonald next door was partly pulled down as a safeguard against the further spread of the conflagration which happily was confined to Wainmain’s house.
The concert at Maple Ridge (Bristol Town Hall) on Friday evening passed off very successfully and something over $40 was taken at the door. The program was contributed by ladies and gentlemen from Bristol, Portage du Fort and Shawville and consisted of Scotch, Irish and English songs, comic, sentimental and national with a few Canadian selections.
W.P. Taylor, the township clerk of Fitzroy township who is 80 years of age, was married at Fitzroy on Thursday last to Miss Elizabeth Langford. The bride has been Mr. Taylor’s housekeeper for over 40 years past.
