100 Years ago, 1926… Frank Bryson obtains his Provincial Cavalry certificate; Maple Leaf applies for its own school district at NE2-7-4; tailored men’s suits by Mr. Bolt at A.F. Higgins Co. for $25; Pomeroy quartette of Tom Wilton, J.D. Graham, Fred and Bert Sutton entertains at United Farmers evg.; the losers of the crow/gopher extermination contest serve supper to winners at The Carmania; ladies’ chiffon silk hose $1.75/pr. at Carman Millinery Parlours.
75 Years ago, 1951… Clarence Devins and Harold Ferris thanked for ice conditions at rink by Skating Club rep Bob Takvam; ratepayers turn down town’s proposed $50,000 improvement debenture by 161–224; locally trained skater Ken Grundy is hired by The Ice Cycles Show and hits the road; Ike Harder and Cam Johnston of Carman Motors host farmers at Boyne Theatre; Black Magic chocolates are $1.65/lb. at Carman Pharmacy; Salvation Army looks at former Boys Home for older residents facility.
50 Years ago, 1976….. Hearing held to discuss closing of three rail lines including Carman subdivision; Ward 4 Dufferin residents petition re increased assessments; Ed Klassen re-elected to Fed Co-op board; three wells within town limits unfit to drink from; real estate broker John Epp offers 2% commission; Laura Rance and Gaylene McCutcheon win Sperling Sunset Riders senior speak-off; Co-op wieners 75¢/lb.; Beavers advance to MAHA semis vs. Minnedosa; Hon. Howard Pawley opens Miami Community Centre.
25 Years ago, 2001… On Cue Theatre folds after 19 years; Wendy and Paul Clark open Carman Pharmacy; Blight’s Carman hosts Customer Appreciation Days; Betty Fox visits Elm Creek School to highlight Terry Fox Run; Midland School Division office prepares to move into former Bank of Montreal; 1968 Miami grad Lorne McMillan donates $15,300 to their Collegiate; farmers rally and protest at MB Legislature re low income rates; ratepayers in Midland face a 4.7% property increase.
