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Article features news on Bradford's Centennial celebrations, and a look back at some "pithy comments" appearing in the newspaper's older editions.

Article features news on the county's century buildings, featuring the history of the Town Hall (61 Holland St E.).

Newspaper article expressing interest in renaming streets to honour Bradford's history, and including plaques at the roadsides to explain the significance.

"Councillor Peter Dykie Jr. has been busy, helping to spruce up Bradford for the Sesquicentennial celebration this year. In particular, he has made it his project to raise the funds to restore the Town's murals, in time for the 150th Anniversary - starting with the historic mural on Holland St. Eact, painted by artist Bill Lewotchko to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Yonge St..."

"A Silent Auction, a supper of Penne and Spicy meatballs, with salad and garlic bread, and funnel cakes for dessert - and a hilarious look at Bradford's history, presented by the Bradford District High School Drama Club... The Gwillim Group put together a fundraiser that was filling and fun, last weekend at the high school." ...

Article featuring the centennial anniversary of the Bradford Witness's merged partner, the South Simcoe News.
"One hundred years ago, in 1865, the first issue of The South Simcoe News was published in Bradford and that is the centennial anniversary being marked by this issue of The Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News, but newspaper life in this town began before 1865."

Article features news about Canada's upcoming Centennial, including talk from Dr. Emerson on a historic site implemented in Bradford for the Huronia trail, and construction work on the Bradford PUC building.

Article features news on garbage collection, the Centennial project of Canada and Bradford's chance at funding, Dr. Jim Evans being chosen for missionary work in the 'former Belgian Congo', and Mike Kilkenny drafted to baseball.

The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, C.T.S. "Charlie" Evans continued to write about the Township of West Gwillimbury.

Article features news on Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Ottawa, the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, Canada's Centenary and community growth, and the preservation of old buildings.