Bradford's Walter King was 31 years old when this photo was taken in 1914. Mr. King is shown with his new bride Stella Kneeshaw. The wedding took place two days before on the Kneeshaw farm on the 6th line of West Gwillimbury and the couple moved to Mr. King's farm down the road where they lived until 1943. Mr. King, now 95, lives in retirement on John Street in Bradford. This week's photo was submitted by Mrs. Earl Bowles. The Witness welcomes photos of interest. They will be returned after publication.
This week "Yesterday" features a photograph of the pupils at Bradford Public School in 1912 submitted by Max Morris of Stayner. Mr. Morris recalls the principal of the school was Mr. Gordon. Five girls in the front row Mr. Morris can identify are (left to right) Marion Ritchie, a Moore girl, a Peterman girl, a Hirleyhey (her sister is standing directly behind her), and Miss Saint. Other names in the photograph include Davey, Woods, Wardman, McKinstry, Faris, Jermyn, Metcalf, Stoddaart, Spence, Bowser, and Parks.
Mural celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Yonge Street, made in 1997 and restored in July of 2007. In 2007, the sesquicentennial of the Town of Bradford, a bubble noting this occasion was added to the mural by original artist, Bill Lewotchko.
The mural of Yonge Street's 200th anniversary restored for Bradford's Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary). "After: From left, sponsor Larry Timbers of Home Depot, Mayor Doug White, Councillor Peter Dykie Jr., Artist Bill Lewotchko, and assistant Rick Mackay (Home Depot) in front of restored mural."
"The First Bradford Brownies served tea and cookies to about 70 members of the Gay Sixties senior citizens' club last week. Seven-year-olds Evelyn Schlarb and Libbie Evans did the honors for Lila Proctor (left) and Bertha Langford, both John street residents. The club's upcoming activities include a trip to Barrie on Saturday, a trip to Woodbine raceway July 7, and a picnic at Midhurst in August."
With Presbyterians from all over Canada opening their annual assembly today, the lad on the tricycle pedalled up on the sidewalk of Knox Church to inspect the banner on the front. He was greeted by Rev. R. A. Birnie, a native of Scotland, who has ministered at Duntroon, Ont., more than 20 years, and Rev. W. A. Hunter of Bradford for 38 years in the ministry. "My names Kenny," said the boy.
This portrait is of Egerton R. Young, minister of the Methodist Church, missionary, and author. He lived in the Algonquin Lodge, later known as the Convent.
