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"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..."
Bradford Weekly
Newspaper clippings - Bradford United Church
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Newspaper clippings containing photographs and articles relating to the activities and history of the Bradford United Church.
Bradford Weekly
Part of Vital Statistics
October 23, 1987
Death
NOVOSAD, Mary suddenly at her home in Bradford on Friday, October 23, 1987. Mary Bihun in her 78th year beloved wife of the late Steve Novasad [sic]. Dear mother of Paul and his wife Ruth, Stella and her husband Tom Wadsworth. Dear niece of Pearl Antoniuk of Leamington. Also survived by two sisters and one brother in the Ukraine. Dear grandmother of Paul Jr. And Linda Sinclair, Deborah, Stephanie and Catherine Wadsworth. Dear great grandmother of Kelly and Sean Sinclair. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Monday, October 26, 1987 at 2:30 pm. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the C.A.T. Scan at York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket would be appreciated.
Bradford Weekly
Part of Vital Statistics
January 28, 1987
Death
PAHOR Bogdan -- After a lengthy illness on Wednesday, January 28, 1987. Bogdan Pahor, in his 60th year, beloved husband of Sylvia, dear father of Nick and his wife Irene and Lily. Loving grandfather of Nicole and Nadine. Dear brother of John of Cleveland, Ohio. Friends called at the Lathangue & Swarchuck Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, on Saturday, January 31, 1987 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated,
Bradford Weekly
Pizzaville Donates to the Library
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A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Tony Gratton (Business Owner), Carlos Beloso (Business Owner) and Debbie Jeske (Library Rep.)
Bradford Weekly
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Article and photographs from the visit made by Rick Hansen to Bradford.
Bradford Weekly
Part of Vital Statistics
February 11, 1987
Death
Gerry Saint grew up in Bradford -- Gerry Saint, a lifelong resident of Bradford and chief building official for the past few years, died at York County Hospital Saturday evening. He was 59. Mr. Saint had been ill for some time. Services were to be held yesterday (Tuesday). Mr. Saint left behind his wife, Mary, and daughters Sharon, Jane (Mrs. Walter Grady), Nancy, and Margaret. The Saint family arrived in Bradford in 1871 from England. The family was in the construction business, a tradition Mr. Saint carried on, working for Spence Lumber for many years before he became a town building inspector. He was active in the United Church. The family requested donations be sent to York County Hospital Foundation.
Bradford Weekly
Town signs commitment for library
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A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"A new public library will be built in Bradford, whether or not the fundraising goal of $250,000 is met. Council passed a resolution last week (April 14) promising the town will make up any shortfall"
Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Adrienne Price holding examples of inscribed bricks that could be "bought" for $250.
Bradford Weekly
Where would we be without her?
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A newspaper article about regular library volunteer Nellie Dewhurst. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Nellie Dewhurst.
"Nellie Dewhurst is Bradford's book doctor. She has been helping out at the library for seven years, receiving the volunteer service award in 1985..."
Bradford Weekly
Will that be four zeros, or three?
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A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Is anyone out there confused as to how much money the library fundraising committee is hoping to raise?...The fundraising goal for the library is not $25,000 but $250,000. A quarter of a million dollars. Six digits. A Lot of money...."
Bradford Weekly