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Class photo from S.S. #14 - Steele's Corner School

Back Row (Left to Right): Margaret Hughes, Muriel Kneeshaw, Margaret Sturgeon, Margaret Kneeshaw, Donna Anne Bolton, Mrs. Patterson

Front Row (Left to Right): Margaret Moriarity, Marian Archer, Raymond Price, Bob Kneeshaw, Wayne Kneeshaw

S.S. #11, Pinkerton School
This school was named after surveyor and settler Matthew Pinkerton. He built the log schoolhouse in 1840 on the NE corner of his lot (Con. 10, lot 6). A new, brick school was built in 1873 kitty-corner to the old one by Thomas Sleight, and was the first of its kind in the area. By 1908, a better brick school was built with two entrances and a bell tower, the one seen in the photograph. The school was in use at least until the late 1950s.

Newton Robinson Public School between 1906-1912.
This school possibly began in the 1830s when it was Latimer's Corners, though the structure in the photograph was from 1875 on land purchased from James Downey. It joined with SS #12 of Tecumseth. There was only one teacher by 1920 because of low enrollment. The school was replaced in 1923, though by 1959 students were transferred to the nearby Fisher's Corners School. The Hon. Earl Rowe bought the school (two small buildings at this time) in 1960 and turned it into residence.

S.S. #8, Bowles School, in the winter months.

S.S. #7 School

Entire school population of 11 students of S.S. #24 on Highway 11 in the 1930's.
Front Row l-r: John Beke, Mary Beke, Helen Smith, Connie Cook, Rose Speziali
Back Row l-r: Art West, Tom Speziali, John Speziali, Sam Catania, Louis Beke, Irene Beke.

S.S. #2, typical log school of the time.

S. S. #16, Gilford, 1950
Back Row l-r: Shirley Henderson, Helen Nesbitt, [?], Margaret Rox, Willard Everton, Charles Young, John Dales, Bill Henderson, Teacher, Miss Gladys Bell
Middle Row l-r: [?], Joan Everton, Doris Griffiths, Mary Dales, Doug Hughes, Billy Talbot, Don Griffiths, Hans ?, Donald Wood
Front Row l-r: Gladys Simpson, [?],? Henderson, Evelene Sawyer, Betty Ann Dales, Cathy Rox, Johnny Bell, Joe Sawyer, Jack Nesbitt, Ron Simpson

This photograph shows Miss A. Wierenga was Grades 1, 2, and 3 at the future site of the Springdale Christian School, built beside the Canal after Hurricane Hazel. This school was in use for almost 25 years, and later combined with the Holland Marsh District Christian School in Ansnorveld. The old school was later incorporated into the Church building.

"Plans for Bradford's 150th Anniversary are well underway.
The deadline for groups and organizations to register their special Sesquicentennial events for inclusion in the Official calendar is April 1st, and the launch of over a year of celebration takes place May 27th at 3 p.m., with greetings from the Province, a declaration by the Mayor, Birthday cake, raising of the Sesquicentennial Flag, and a tongue-in-cheek skit bu the BDHS Drama Club, re-enacting the incorporation of the Town.
And organizers are already looking for participants for a Sesquicentennial parade, to take place on the afternoon of August 19th, following the same route as the Santa Claus Parade. The theme: 'Bradford Through the Ages.'
Anyone with antique farm equipment, classic or antique cars; representatives of Minor League sports, and hockey alumni of Bradford's historic teams (The Blues, Vasey Jrs., etc); choirs and bands - in fact, any community group, business or organization is invited to participate in this historic event.
The Town is looking for nominations for Parade Marshal. Residents nominate anyone - a local celebrity, sports volunteer, Minister, educator, or former Mayor - for the honorary position. There will also be a contest for Junior Marshal, details to be announced.
Parade application forms are now in the works, and should be available shortly. For more information, to get involved as a Sesquicentennial volunteer or committee member, or to register an official event, contact Joe Lotto at the Recreation Dept."