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Library Out of Funds?

Library Out of Funds?

A newspaper article about library grant options and about a donation to the Bradford Public Library Building Fund by the Bradford Lions Club.

The newspaper photograph states: "The Lion's club is at it again, donating still more money to Bradford's new public library. Last week, $10,000 was added to the pot...to go towards furnishings for the local history room..."
In photograph (L-R): Bert Vanderdonk (Lions Club), Eleanor Sherbo (Library Board Chairperson) , Anne Wagg (Library Fundraising Committee Chairperson), Chris Lotto (Lions Club), Ted Van Kuik (Lions Club), Bill de Peuter (Mayor) and Lawrence Sturdy (Lions Club)

Bradford Weekly

Library Steel Frame

Library Steel Frame

A newspaper clipping about progress on the new Library at 100 Holland Court.

"Bradford can begin to see that the new Library is taking form these days as the steel frame begins to grow out of the ground. It won't be long now before the many inscribed bricks will join others to make up the library's walls."

Bradford Weekly

Library use surveyed

Library use surveyed

A newspaper article about "Count Week" at the Bradford Public Library.

"Each year, for one week, it is necessary for libraries to survey the use made of the library, as part of a report to the province..."

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Lots on Holland Court will hold new Library, parking lots

Lots on Holland Court will hold new Library, parking lots

A newspaper article about the approval of 100 Holland Court as the site for a new Bradford Public Library. The article also mentions fundraising efforts towards the new library.

"The site for a new public library in Bradford has been chosen, and was approved by council last week...A $250 donation 'buys' an inscribed brick in a special wall, and corporate donations of $500 or more will be recognized by a plaque in the building..."

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Magloughlen, Frederick death

August 25, 1986
Death
Barrie

MAGLOUGHLEN, Fred - Suddenly at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Monday, August 25, Fred Magloughlen of Barrie and formerly of Bradford in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Lil Magloughlen. Dear father of Cathie Greenwood of Windsor, Karyne (Mrs. Douglas Brown) of Gilford, Laighton Magloughlen of Big Bay Point, Lisa and her fiancée, Hugh Church of Barrie. Loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson and predeceased by one granddaughter. Dear brother of Bert Magloughlen of Bradford, Eileen (Mrs. D. Matson) of Schomberg, Stuart Magloughlen of Beeton, Lorne Magloughlen of Cookstown, and MRs. Pat Sellars of Guelph. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, Clapperton & Worsley St. Barrie on Tuesday, 2-5 & 7-9:30 p.m. Service in the chapel on Wednesday August 27, at 1p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery Cookstown. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Bradford Weekly

McFadden, Doreen Elsie (Dunn) death

August 15, 1987
Death

McFadden Doreen Elsie at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto on Saturday, August 15, 1987. Doreen Dunn of Bradford in her 47th year, beloved wife of Jack McFadden, dear mother of Leslie Ann and Sean. Lovingly [sic] daughter of William D. Dunn of Listowel, dear sister of Arlene McLean of Toronto and Shelley Macdonnell of Pickering. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Tuesday, August 18, 1987 at 2:00p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

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Miedema, Deborah Leanne birth

January 7, 1987
Birth

Tom and Barb Miedema are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Deborah Leanne, born on January 7, 1987, weighing 9 lbs, 8 ozs. Proud grandparents are Len and Betty Stam of Bradford and Ken and Marie Miedema of Holland Marsh.

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Mikos, Jim death

March 3, 1987
Death

MIKOS Jim - Suddenly at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Tuesday, March 3, 1987. Jim Mikos of Bradford in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Anna Mikos. Dear father of Andy and his wife Anna, Frank and his wife Mary, Jim and his wife Gisella. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyr [sic] of Japan Church, Bradford, on Friday, March 6, 1987 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Martyr [sic] Cemetery.

Bradford Weekly

Moscrop, Kelly Jo death

Event date: August 23, 1987
Event type: Death

Teen killed on Saturday. A Bradford teenager was killed in an accident early Saturday (Aug. 23) morning. Kelly Jo Moscrop, 17, was struck by a car at about 1 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police report he was running through traffic on the eastbound Highway 401 ramp, onto Highway 400 when he was hit.

Bradford Weekly

New Bradford library needs your help

New Bradford library needs your help

A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"You may be wondering, as I did, why there's a need for fundraising activities for the new Bradford Public Library. Like the present library, the new one will be funded by the provincial government through grants and the town through municipal tax revenue. According to Ann Wag [Anne Wagg], chairman of the library fundraising committee, extra funds are used for the special things which do not come under a regular budget. That may be an extra purchase of books or a special piece of equipment..."

Bradford Weekly

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