"To the Electors of Dufferin-Simcoe: As your representative in the House of Commons, I did oppose the principle of a Plebiscite. Howevee, our government has asked for an expression of public opinion and, under our democratic system of government, it is your responsibility and mine to exercise our franchise on this very important question." ...
" West Gwillimbury council has nominated Earl Rowe of Newton Robinson to receive one of the jubilee medals being minted by the federal government in recognition of Queen Elizabeth's 25 years on the throne. Mr. Rowe is a former MP and MPP and he was Ontario's lieutenant-governor from 1963 to 1968. Bradford council also recently nominated lawyer Charles Evans, former Warden of Simcoe County to receive a jubilee medal."
Event Date : Sunday, May 23, 1943 Event Type : Death
Description : Husband of Isabella Watson Rowe and father to Hon. W. Earl Rowe, Russell Rowe, Watson Rowe and Mrs. Herman Lonnox died in his 96th year. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the United Church.
"At 2 p.m., on Saturday, October 7, a weekend which will long be remembered, began for the residents of Newton Robinson and the Newton Robinson community, when friends of former years came to celebrate the village's Pioneer Family Days. The activities for the celebration were introduced with a parade, which assembled a Poole's garage, and was led by two pipers, Paul and Marilyn Moir of Cookstown, up the hill and into Lloyd Coburn's orchard, which was prepared in readiness for celebrating the occasion." ...
Event Date : Sunday, April 12, 1953 Event Type : Death
Description : Died at her home, Newton Robinson, Ont. Beloved wife of the late William Rowe, and dear mother of Watson, Russell, The Hon. W. Earl Rowe, and Mrs. Lennox (Mary). Resting at the home of her son, The Hon. W. Earl Rowe, Newton Robinson, for service on Tuesday, thence to Newton Robinson United Church for further service at 3 p.m. Interment Newton Robinson Cemetery.
Just after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, Treva Rowe and Earl Rowe, former lieutenant-governor, check the health of one of the apple trees in front of their Newton Robinson home. They were married at Newton Robinson United Church June 27, 1917, and had three children, Bill, Lennox, and Mrs. Jean Wadds. Mr. Rowe was a member of the Ontario Legislature for two years in the 1920s and then represented Dufferin-Simcoe in the House of Commons for almost 40 years. He was lieutenant-governor from 1963 to 1968. This photo appeared in the Bradford Witness and it is also in the Bradford Women's Institute Scrapbooks.
Event Date : Wednesday, September 13, 1944 Event Type : Marriage
Daughter of Mrs Locke of Williamsburg and the late Dr. M.W. Locke wed son of Hon. and Mrs. W. Earl Rowe of Newton Robinson at St. Andrew's United Church in Williamsburg. Mrs. J.S. Sutherland was her sister's matron of honor and Miss Mary McCamus was bridesmaid. Best man was F.O.D.W. Coyle and ushers were Sq. Ldr. B. Studer and Flt. Lieut. W. Wilson.
Event Date : Wednesday, April 02, 1980 Event Type : Death Municipality : Lakeworth, Florida
Description : Died suddenly at Lakeworth, Florida. Of Cookstown, beloved father of Scott, Cindy and Patty. Beloved son of the Honourable William Earl Rowe and Treva Rowe of Newton Robinson. Brother of William and Jean. Rested at the Hughes Funeral Home, Cookstown. Funeral was held in the Newton Robinson United Church, April 5 at 2 p.m. Interment Newton Robinson Cemetery.
