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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 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.

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.

The Lady Elgin was built in the United States and was the first locomotive into Simcoe County.

Newspaper photograph of William J. Hounsome and his wife Sarah Kain celebrating 67 years of marriage.
Caption: "The William J. Hounsome's celebrated their 67th anniversary with a small party last week. Mr. Hounsome commented that, "I've been with her since she was 14, and I'd do it all again, with the same _____." The couple have 17 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Up until 18 years ago, they had a 100 acre farm in the Bradford area. Mrs. Hounsome attributed their long-lived happiness to "good clean living, and being agreeable as much and as often as possible." "

The Bond Head residence of Dan McKay

Loose hay being hauled by wagon into the barn. This was the way hay was handled before the pick-up baler arrived in the late 1940s.

Allie and Margaret Hudson McArthur with their son Bert. They lived on the south half of Lot 3, Concession 5.

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.

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.