More Georgetown Stories

1935-1982

community will sponsor a turkey supper in the new school and this will be followed by an evening of dancing. The building of this modern $ 75,000.00 school has been a community effort throughout and a very large crowd is expected to be in attendance during the afternoon and evening." (Edited from Guardian, April 14, 1958)

Two Georgetown Men Honoured

"Last night at Georgetown, a public presentation of a Canadian Legion past-presidents' medal and pin was made to Marcellus Gotell, past president of the Georgetown branch of the Canadian Legion, B.S.L, and at the same time, a long service medal was presented to Daniel MacCormack, scoutmaster of the First

Georgetown Troop. Prior to the presentations Mayor Soloman welcomed the guests and citizens and offered his congratulations to the two recipients. Capt. MacEachern, Provincial President of the Canadian Legion made the presentation to Mr. Gotell and congratulated him on his outstanding service. Mr. Waldron Lavers, vice-president of the Provincial Council of the Boy Scouts Association presented the medal to Mr. MacCormack for his ten years of faithful and efficient service as scoutmaster. Mr. A.H. Stewart, treasurer of the Georgetown Brach, Canadian Legion was chairman." (Edited from Guardian, May 1, 1958)

Very New Potatoes

" The crop of new potatoes was ushered in on July 9th in Georgetown. If you are a Georgetonian you have probably guessed the first dinner of this delicacy, 1958 model, was enjoyed by Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Stewart. Mr. Stewart, master-gardener has in the past set many records in the field of gardening but the July 9th date for new potatoes is one that in unlikely to be equaled on this 'spud island'." (Guardian, July 18, 1958)

Gift from a Princess

" A personal gift from Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret is the treasured possession of Monique Lacoursiere, a former Georgetown girl, who now resides in Montreal. Called a vinaigrette, the tiny gold-lined silver box measures only one by one and a half inches and is similar to those in which titled ladies in the 18th and 19th centuries carried their emergency supply of smelling salts. An employee of the External Affairs Department, Miss Lacoursiere travelled with the Royal party from Ottawa to Halifax. Fluently bi—lingual this former Island girl helped translate speeches which Princess Margaret made in French. The presentation took place after a garden party at the Haifax Government House held on the last day of the princess’ stay in the Nova Scotia capital. 'We chatted in her room about five minutes', Monique says, 'she is really chamiing.” (Guardian, Oct. 14, 1958)

New Potato Warehouse on Georgetown Wharf.

"The opening of the new warehouse in Georgetown is to

take place Friday, Nov. 7th. Diamond Construction Co. are the contractors. The warehouse is constructed on a completely new wharf with steel piling on the outer end and cement walls on the approaches. It will be a great improvement over the old wharf and warehouse providing easier loading facilities for the farmers and shippers and adding grwa to the importance on this splendid natural harbour." (Edited from Guardian, Nov. 7, 1958)

Plague of Grass Fires

" A rash of grass fires plagued Georgetown Thursday afternoon and kept citizens on the run from one fire to another to keep them under control. A small but fierce fire for a time threatened the BA. Service Station on Kent Street and nearby homes. At the same time practically, all of the common lots on the east side of town were afire and a barn the property of the late William Howell caught but was quickly extinguished. On this property the house was seriously threatened. Further along the same street a barn on the vacant property of Mrs. Nancy Robertson who is 101 years of age was threatened but the fire hose was laid from the reservoir on Victoria Street and water was played on the racing flames just in time. A large crowd of citizens gathered at the scene of the different fires and worked strenuously with shovels and boughs to assist greatly in stopping the further spread of the flames." (Guardian, April 24, 1959)

Georgetown's Postmaster Honoured

" Mr. William Fitzgerald of Georgetown has received a letter of congratulation from the Canadian Postmasters' Association for having completed twenty-five years of postal service. This important milestone will be marked by the award of a service medal at the postmasters' conference in Moncton, NE. in June when a representative of the Postmaster—General of Canada will present the medal. Bill, as he is commonly known, is the congenial postmaster at Georgetown where he had completed twenty-six years of service on May 15th this year. He is an ardent fisherman and well-known in sports circles." (Edited from Guardian May 25, 1959)

Thrilling Ball Game at Georgetown

"The Tignish and Georgetown ball series is till tied following one of the most thrilling games ever witnessed in the King's County capital. The first game played at Tignish the previous Sunday was called after 17 innings due to darkness and was continued at Georgetown. The balance of the game required five innings before a runner crossed home plate in the twenty—second inning. The Tignish team was able to fill the bases and a short bunt along the third base line brought in the winning run. The second game which followed immediately had the over 2500 fans shouting and cheering from start to finish. The Georgetown team went ahead with Joe Murphy, Ken Ballem and Buddy McCullough scoring. Tignish brought the fans to their feet in the third when Gerald McGinnis, A. Arsenault and Richard scored to tie the game. In the fifth Hennessey from Tignish scored to get the lead 4 to 3 and in the 6th it looked as it was all over for the Georgetown Eagles this year when five Tignish runners