100 Years ago, 1925… R.H.B. North is the register clerk for dominion election; 4% interest on accounts at Province Manitoba Savings Office; Bandits who held up Culross post office rec’d 18 years and 20 lashes at court; Businessmen of Carman plan a Booster Night with a picture show; Famous Canadian birdman Jack Miner speaks in Carman; Farm land selling for $40–$55/acre.
75 Years ago, 1950… All patients admitted to hospital to get x-rayed for TB; Kinsmen hold their Gigantic Auction fundraiser with donated goods with Cam Johnston as auctioneer; Town plans to apply for a $50,000 debenture to finance and carry through the public works improvements; Recreation Association plans Sadie Hawkins Dance and Old Time Fiddlers Contest; An award of sports equipment is given to Carman School for their good physical training work under teacher Fraser Whiteside.
50 Years ago, 1975… Collegiate President Colleen Owen reports Slave Day, a replacement for Freshie Day, was a real success; The Pop Shoppe opens up at Jan’s Gulf on Hwy #3 (now strip mall); Parkland Floor sells shag carpets at $12.50/yard; W W Implements sells Massey snowmobiles; Pic-a-Pop opens up on Main Street (former Carman Granite); Town Council passes by-law to approach CN to purchase the Station for $7,000; Geo. Gray announces candidacy for RM Councilor.
