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Bateman Family

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Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Bateman and family.

CEO Official Honored On Retirement

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  • 1968

Douglas Booth, budget analyst at Canadian General Electric, Barrie, and an employee of the firm for 20 years, was honored on the occasion of his retirement last night at a dinner at River Garden Restaurant. From left: Gordon Laighton, finance manager and Mrs. Leighton, Mrs. Booth and Mr. Booth.

The May Tea

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The May Tea and Bake Sale was the last social event to be held in the Loyal True Blue Hall by Senior Citizens of the Friendship Club. Club meetings and events have been held at the hall for 24 years. In the future events will be held at the new Senior Citizens' Centre on Blake Street. Above from left are: Miss Laura Baynes, David McClymont, who officially opened the afternoon event; Mrs. Allan Couchman, president and convener of the tea, and Miss S. C. Robertson who performs the tea honors.

Soap-box Winner

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  • 1957

Daring Kathleen Westlake negotiated the soap-box course twice without mishap to take first place in the seven to ten year class. Her car, "Little Lulu", also took top honors for the best looking entry.

Bill and Susan Ruffett

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  • 1977

Bill and Susan Ruffett of Lefroy eloped on November 29, 1905, and they've been married ever since. The Ruffetts celebrated their 72nd anniversary last week, and more than 100 friends and relatives dropped in. Bill, 92, and Susan, 88, had seven children, 18 grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.

Sinc. Speaks

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  • 1974

Stewart and Grace Donnelly of Lefroy were guests of honor at a farewell party and presentation on Saturday night at the South Innisfil Community Centre. Master of ceremonies Don McNabb, in a jovial manner, recalled events in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly including their community involvement. A presentation of a pair of matching chairs was made on behalf of the large crowd of friends and relatives attending. Sinclair Stevens (MP York-Simcoe) also took the opportunity to recognize the couple's work for the party. The recipients are seen here with Mr. Stevens and Don McNabb(right). The Donnellys will be moving soon to Sundridge.

Cooper/Molyneaux Family

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The last three remaining members of the family of the pioneer settlers Matthew Cooper and Rebecca Molyneaux. Left to right: Mrs. James Boake (Rebecca Cooper), Thornton, 94 years; William Cooper, Cookstown, 86 years; Mrs. Bartholomew Boake (Mary Ann Cooper), Weston, 84 years.

Bus Accident

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  • 1972

John Kneeshaw,left, looks at school bus he was driving when a sanitation truck collided with him last Friday night near the Honorable Earl Rowe School. At right is Edgar Sturgeon of Sturgeon Bus Lines.

Scott Family Reunion in Innisfil

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The George Scott family of Barrie held a family reunion at the home of their daughter, Mrs. John Coleman, Innisfil, Sunday Aug. 31. With the exceptions of Mrs. Coleman's daughter, Mrs Parker-Nance (who is now living in England) and Harvey Perrin and Bill Earlem the whole family is shown above. Back Row: Charlotte Delagran, Susan DeLagran, Charles Watson, Patricia Perrin, Margaret DeLagran, Allan Scott, Leslie Scott, Jack Coleman, Mary Coleman, Allan Scott, Harold DeLagran, Hugh Wallace, Mrs. Allan Scott, George Scott, Susan Scott, Ms. George Scott, Mrs. Bill Earle. Centre Row: Mrs. Harvey Perrin, Mrs. Charles Watson, James W. Scott, Mrs. J.W. Scott, Mrs. Hugh Wallace, Mrs. Jack. Coleman, Mrs. Harold DeLagran. Front Row: Jim Coleman, Bill Scott, John DeLagran, Francis Scott, Johnny Scott, Ruth Scott, Stephanie Earle, Peggy Earle.

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