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Part of George Jackson fonds
"On vacation in Alaska, Mr. and Mrs. Art Wright and their daughter, Susan, of Gilford pose beside a huge glacier. They took the trip on the Strand Cruise vessel, SS Veracruz, and sent the photo along to the Witness."
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper clipping about a fundraising drive to help raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
Included with the article is a picture of those involved in fundraising for the new library.
Front Row (L-R): Bill Marks, Anne Wagg, Debbie Jesk, Ryan Lamb
Second Row (L-R): Art Kneeshaw, Eleanor Sherbo, Pauline Taylor
Back Row (L-R): Ron Quinton, Dennis Roughley, Gary Lamb
Absent for photo: George Jackson, Bob Evans, Brenda Nolan
Bradford Witness
Multilingual books soon available at Bradford library
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article about the introduction of new books in various different languages into the Bradford Public Library's collection.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Friday, March 23, 1984
Event Type : Birth
Municipality : Scarborough, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Concession : 0
Description : At Scarborough Centenary Hospital, a son to Rick and Jean Swagerman, a grandson for Hank and Rita Swagerman, and Murray and Ruby Faris.
Bradford Witness
Swagerman, Richard & Faris, Jean
Event Date : Saturday, May 08, 1982
Event Type : Marriage
Municipality :
Community : Scotch Settlement
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Concession : 0
Description : Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Faris of Maple Farm, to Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Swagerman. The wedding took place in Second West Gwillimbury Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Lennips officiated, assisted by Rev. Stephen Hershey.Mrs. Susan Black, Ottawa, was her sister's matron of honour. Mary Lynn Swagerman, sister of the groom, Mrs. Sherrylane Olson and Mrs. Carol Tennant, friends of the bride, were bridesmaids.Garry Swagerman was his brother's best man. Carter Leshuk and Paul Reed, friends of the groom, and Allan Faris, brother of the bride, were ushers.Mr. and Mrs. Swagerman will reside in Don Mills.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper clipping about a Library book sale.
Bradford Witness
"Gertie" the librarian retires
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article about the retirement of Librarian, Gertie Melbourne in 1979.
"The lady who has been largely responsible for building up tehe Bradford Publlic Libbaray retired last week after 14 years of service..."
Bradford Witness
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Miss Linda Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Turner of Timmins, formerly of Bradford, received her Bachelor of Science degree at Western University of London. She is now majoring in Cytology at University of Toronto."
Bradford Witness
Former teacher gets Queen's Jubilee Medal
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Miss Barbara Stewart, former Bradford public school teacher, has been awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal. Miss Stewart, who retired last year after 36 years of teaching, said from her Markham home Friday, "I don't know how I got it or who recommended me. It came by registered mail last month and it was a complete surprise." She joins Bradford lawyer Charles Evans as a recipient of the medal, awarded to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the community. She said she had just returned from a trip to Germany, and would soon go back to Bradford public school for a day to tell the students about her trip. As for retirement, "I'm just loving every bit of it.""
Bradford Witness
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Harvey Curry gets a head start on snow shovelling yesterday morning as the wind piled high drifts across his walk."
John Slykhuis