From the Mechanic's Institute to a State-of-the Art Public Library
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A newspaper article detailing the history of the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford Gazette
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From the Mechanic's Institute to a State-of-the Art Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article detailing the history of the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford Gazette
Part of Local History Collection
"The Bradford Public Library officially opened their new premises at 100 Holland Court on Sunday, November 6, 1988. On hand to officiate over the "ribbon cutting ceremony" was Mayor Bill dePeuter, Librarian Adrienne Price and Honorary Chairman, Mr. Charlie Evans.
The unexpectedly large crowd presented a few problems, no one organizing the event had anticipated. Mrs. Eleanor Sherbo, Chairperson of the Library Board wishes to extend her apologues to those present who could not hear the ceremonies. Apparently, the cord became dislodged from the corridor speakers.
Following the official ceremonies, a reception was held in the "Compton room", a room dedicated to Marilyn & Gord Compton on behalf of the Library Board in consideration of their very substantial monetary donation."
Bradford Gazette
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Operating hours of the Holland Court library
Bradford Gazette
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper clipping with the hours of the new location of the Bradford Public Library, from 1988.
Bradford Gazette
Part of Vital Statistics
June 21, 1989
Death
(Graduate of the Macdonald Institute Diploma Program in 1935). At Barrie, on Wednesday, June 21, 1989, Bessie Wood of Barrie and formerly of Bradford and West Gwillimbury. Beloved daughter of the late Clarence Wood and the late Luella Bateman Wood, dear niece of the late Elizabeth Wood with whom she made her home in Bradford and West Gwillimbury. Sadly missed by her many relatives and friends. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Coulson's Hill on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Interment St. Paul's cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Bradford Gazette
Part of Vital Statistics
July 5, 1989
Death
GOODYEAR, Alvin Charles (former OPP and owner of Kon Tiki Marine, Gilford, Ont.). Peacefully at his home in Bradford on Wednesday, July 5/89, Al Goodyear in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Doreen Weiler, dear father of Laura Lynn and her fiancé Gerald Novakowski, Barry and his wife Lisbeth, dear son-in-law of Marie Snyder of Cambridge. Dear grandfather of Justin, Nicholas, Jamie and Brett. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 8/89 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket would be appreciated.
Bradford Gazette
Van Berkel, Antonius (Tony) death
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June 28, 1989
Death
VAN BERKEL, Antonius (Tony) at his home in Belle Ewart, on Wednesday, June 28/89. Tony Van Berkel in his 72nd year, beloved husband of Chris Van Berkel, dear father of William and his wife Doris, Bernard and his wife Rosa, Tony and his wife Patricia. Loving grandfather of nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held at the chapel on Friday, June 30, 1989 at 3:30 p.m. Cremation.
Bradford Gazette
Part of Vital Statistics
August 1, 1989
Death
BOTHAM-Albert Earl at his residence in Bond Head on Tuesday, August 1, 1989. Albert Botham, beloved husband of Gretta Cairns, loving father of Lloyd and his wife Irene, Norval and his wife Patricia, dear brother of Mrs. Edison (Isabel) Hastings of Tottenham, fondly remembered by his grandchildren Kevin, Brian, Laurie and Daniel. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham on Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday, August 4 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Tegart Cemetery, Tottenham. Donations in Albert's memory can be made to the York County Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society or the VON.
Bradford Gazette
Did Bradford snub W. Gwillimbury?
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Article on the opening of the new Administrative building for the Township of West Gwillimbury. There is discussion of the idea of amalgamation within the text.
Bradford Gazette
Part of Vital Statistics
August 29, 1989
Death
LANGFORD, Bertha. Peacefully at Simcoe Manor in Beeton on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1989. Bertha Pettit of Bradford in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of the late Keith and his wif Ella, Stewart and his wife Ruth. Dear Grandmother of Bill and Maria,Donald and Sandra, David, Judy and Peter. Paul, Jane and Bernard and the late Peter. Dear great-Grandmother of Craig, Christopher and Katie. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service in the Chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetary [sic]. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket.
Bradford Gazette