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"Dr. John R. Brown, a professor at the University of Toronto who studied the effects of pesticides on workers in the Holland Marsh, died Saturday at the age of 57. In April this year Dr. Brown warned than an important (missing part of the article). Dr. Brown qualified as a medical doctor in London, England, in 1953. He received a PhD in applied physiology. After coming to Canada in 1959 he lectured at the University of Toronto in science, environmental health, and industrial health. Dr. Brown was blind in one eye since childhood and became almost totally blind in 1969, but he continued to work with the help of his wife, Helena, and son, David Bartholomew. He was the author of four technical books, president of the Health League of Canada, and chairman of the national committee of employment for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind."

"Angele Breland, the 13-year-old girl who set out on her bicycle for Montreal in The Great Canadian Race made it all the way and took a prize. Not only that, she'd like to do it again. She is not a bit tired. In fact, her mother said she can't stop moving. While her family drove into town from their home on Graham Sideroad the other day, Angele walked. She was the youngest biker in the race from Toronto to Montreal. The group set out Saturday, June 19, using everything from unicycles to stilts. Angele said one fellow was riding his bike backwards."

"Katie Merschilz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Merschilz, Thornton Avenue, Bradford, received her secretarial science diploma from Ryerson Polytechnical School recently. Katie is presently employed by the Minister of Government Services."

"Peter John Winterkorn, 227 Church St., Bradford, was admitted to the Bachelor of Arts degree by the University of Toronto and the University of St. Michael's College Friday, June 18. The degree was conferred for an English specialist program in conjunction with a history minor program. Next year, Peter will complete a Bachelor of Education degree with the Faculty of Education of the University of Toronto."

"Mary Ann Coffey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coffey, Bradford, graduated recently from Sheridan College School of Nursing with her Registered Nurses' degree. Mary Ann is a graduate of Bradford and District High School."

"Deputy Reeve Ken Wood is going places in his 1929 Peace Arrow. Mr. Wood has been invited to take his car along and participate in today's CNE opening."

"James Reginald Bateman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Bateman of Bradford, received his Master of Business Administration degree from York University in Toronto in early November. He is now employed by IBM in Toronto."

"Brenda J. Breen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Breen, Bradford, graduated recently in Nursing from Osler Campus, Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto."

"Richard S. Rak, 270 Simcoe Street, Bradford, graduated Friday, June 6th from York University's Faculty of Administrative Studies with his Bachelor of Arts [Honors Business Administration]. Richard has currently accepted a position with the Bank of Montreal in this area."

"Susan Gilmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Gilmore of Lefroy, graduated May 30, at Convocation Hall, University of Toronto. Susan received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and will be working at a camp for crippled children this summer in Port Colborne."