By Dennis Young
100 Years ago, 1925…. Dufferin Leader issues 2,000 papers re Booster Night; Maytag Gyra Foam Washer with cast aluminum tub demonstrated at Levy Eby’s Shop; everyone is selling radios; ladies of Albert United Church hold fowl dinner in Memorial Hall; H.L. Richardson is principal at Carman Bible and Business Training School; McClure & McCullough give cash discount bonds for cash purchases.
75 Years ago, 1950…. Skelton Hardware sells 9.2 cu. ft. freezer for $379; 55 students were invited and attended dance in Pilot Mound; Grace Church Pomeroy celebrates 75 years with an evening featuring Gilbert Garham and Doreen Van Wyck both singing solos; Women’s Aid delivered over 1,135 cans of fruit, veggies and pickles to Carman Hospital by October; Carman Frosted Foods sells front quarters at .39/lb; pilfering on an uprise in local stores; Homewood farmers report wheat at 20 bu./acre and oats at 35; Boy Scout Apple Day is Oct. 21.
50 Years ago, 1975…. Miami Community Centre is nearing completion; Don Jefkins and Judy Park head up United Way canvassing to reach $17,000; Carman Co-op sells 14 oz. beans with pork 2 for .85; Carman Minor Hockey Association enters its second year; Carman Skating Club breaks from Rec Commission to run its own programs; Dufferin Leader subscriptions $7/year; Cooper Ultra Action hockey stick $4.25; Carman Radio & TV sells Zenith 19” TV for $719.
25 Years ago, 2000… New Boyne Valley Hostel Corp (1998) directors are Jean Kitching, Bob Storey, Bob Harrison, Lee Coates and Kim Janzen; Brad Johnston is named new SEMHL Commissioner; first year of Men’s 4 x 4 golf league wraps up; an online magazine, The Cougar Den, is launched at Carman Collegiate; excavation underway for FAS GAS at 3rd and 13th corner; Carman Co-op holds grand opening for its new Food Store; Five Roses flour at D & M is $4.99 per 10 kg; largest pumpkin at Roland Fair weighed 779.5 lbs.
