"The developer of a small sub-division west of Bradford Public School had a two-year-old question resolved by council at its Jan. 12 meeting. Council passed a resolution to allow Essa Street to be closed just north of its present limit at Queen Street. Mac Lewis asked told [sic] council the street plan for his 10-lot subdivision through three revisions in the past two years. Previously, council had asked that Essa Street be extended and turned so it would meet Fletcher Street, typing two sub-divisions together. Council passed a resolution to have Essa Street closed north of Fox Run Lane, which will allow the McDawb sub-division to be started in the spring."
Woman killed in accident on Highway 11. One woman is dead and three others are in hospital after a Saturday morning accident at Highway 11 and Highway 88. Nancy Theodoru of Toronto was a passenger in the car driven by her husband George. She was killed when the car collided with a pick up truck, Bradford OPP report. The truck was driven by Frank Anzil, of Klienburg [sic]. His wife Tina was a passenger. The three people are in serious condition in hospital. Bradford Fire department responded to the emergency call and used the "jaws of life" to release Mr. Theodoru from behind the steering wheel. It was the first time the equipment has been used, other than in practises [sic], since the money to purchase it was donated by the Lions and the Rotary Clubs about a year ago. Mr. Anzil used to own what was known as the Anzil plaza in Bradford, on the north side of Holland Street West. Charges are pending in the incident.
"Gilford - a Gilford woman was killed and two persons were sent to hospital in a traffic accident Wednesday (Jan. 14). Jean Taylor, 69, was fatally injured when the car she was driving southbound on Highway 11 struck another head on, Bradford OPP report. The accident happened at about 12:30 p.m., near the 11th Concession. Mrs. Taylor's car was on the wrong side of the road, police report. Raoul Tremblay, 76, of Churchill, was driving the northbound car. He and his daughter Violet were taken to York County Hospital. Approximately $14,000 damage was done to the two car. Bradford OPP are investigating the accident. No charges have been laid."
"Council highly praised the new library building when it was presented to them last week. the architect, Bill Lett, stood beaming along with the library committee as their $1.2 million proposal was unanimously approved..."
A newspaper clipping about the Library's semi-annual book-buy from Joseph Books Wholesale. Pictured are Anita Sikma (Librarian), Ted Joseph, Jackie Joseph.
"...Ted Joseph and his wife Jackie travel to libraries all over Ontario to sell end of line and warehouse sell-outs..."
A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"LIBRARY FUNDRAISERS COMMITTEE honorary chairman Charles Evans looks on while Mayor Bell [Bill] dePeuter fills in the first segment on the new sign showing how much has been roused..."
A newspaper article about the architect being chosen for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Another step in the long process to getting a new library was passed last week, as council and the library board approved an architect to design the new building. The contract was awarded to Lett/Smith Architects of Toronto, it was announced at a special joint council-library board meeting on Monday..."
