More Georgetown Stories

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1935—1982

and then gone on to lead by 6 runs in a county semi-final all in the same day in two different counties. In the game in Kinkora Buddy McCullough pitched the full nine innings for Georgetown allowing 7 hits and 1 run. He struck out 5 and walked 1. At the plate Allie MacPhee had one for two for the Eagles with Joe Martell and Sonny Johnson each getting a double. In the game at Georgetown, Allie MacPhee pitched all the way for the Eagles allowing 2 runs, 6 hits. He struck out 3 and walked 1.” (Guardian, Sept. 24, 1962. edited by N.H.M.). (However, the Eagles that year lost to Milltown,. N .B., in a sudden-death game for the NB. -

PEI. title.)

Seal Visits Georgetown

" A seal that came off the Georgetown harbour ice paid a visit to the yards of several residents on Water Street late Friday night. Saturday morning three boys, Pepper Henry, Larry Henry and Chester Llewellyn lassooed the seal on the ice by the railway wharf and brought it to shore on a sleigh where it was the object of considerable interest especially to a large number of children. Shortly afterwards the boys put the seal in the water through a hole in the harbour ice near the Queen‘s wharf."

(Guardian, Feb. 18, 1963)

Georgetown to See a New Day

" A multi—million dollar fish and processing plant for Georgetown announced yesterday by Premier Shaw will mean ‘the resurrection of the town‘, Mayor Raymond Soloman said after he heard the news. Mayor Soloman estimated that the town‘s population of a scant 754 will triple with the coming of the plant. 'I think they made a wise choice in locating here', Mayor Soloman commented, 'we have the best natural harbour. It's practically ice-free all winter. We also have a $1.5 million dollar wharf and a $300,000 warehouse'. The mayor termed the location of the plant here, 'the biggest thing that has happened to the town since it was founded.‘ The citizens of the town are hopeful that the building of the fish plant will restore the town to its past vigor." (Guardian, Aug. 21, 1963)"

"Confirmation was given yesterday by Premier Walter P. Shaw that a N3. shipbuilding firm, Bathurst Marine, Ltd., with the assistance of the RBI. govemment, is locating its facilities at Georgetown. Granted a $300,000 loan on a twelve year plan, work on the new site is getting underway immediately. Jens Moe has advised the government that the shipyard will employ upwards of 200 people. The company will be building ships for the Atlantic fishing fleet and for Gulf Garden Foods Ltd.. The town of Georgetown has contributed an 80 acre tract of land in the vicinity of the marine railway for the plant." (From Guardian Nov. 5, 1963)

The ”Burning Ship" in Georgetown Harbour

"The burning ghost ship of the legend was revived in Georgetown during their Centennial celebrations Wednesday. A group of industrious teenagers under the

direction of Kenneth Arsenault built a huge raft and placed piles of gasoline-soaked tires on it. Built on the raft were spars with rigging and tied to the rigging were bottles of gasoline forming "Molotov Cocktails". A tin of gasoline was placed at the top. During a reception on the HM S. Inch Arms and the mammoth dance on the railway wharf Wednesday night the raft was towed out into the harbour and set fire. The effect was startling and spectacular as the bottles of gasoline exploded at intervals and the tires burned brightly, giving the illusion of a burning square- rigged ship The sight attracted the attention of hundred along the shore." (Guardian, July 25, 1964)

Vandalism Wave Hits Georgetown

"Despite long-hour duty by Georgetown's two policemen, reports continue of infractions of the law. Last week, three cars were broken into in the Bathurst Marine parking lot while the night shift was working and three spare tires were stolen from cars. In the downtown area one man left his car unlocked and a number of articles were stolen from it. Another man had two tires in his car slashed. Bicycle tires were punctured in the area of St. James' Church during evening service. A traffic ticket book was stolen from the car of the assistant policeman. It is reported that a quantity of tools were stolen from one of the pulp yards where machines are engaged in rozing pulpwood. Reports of gasoline thefts are being heard almost daily. Speed zone signs, stop signs and street signs have been torn down and in some cases destroyed. Phone calls have been received by the police about supposed infractions of the law which when investigated proved false. Citizens are asked to pass on to the police any information they may have pertaining to law infractions. " (Edited from G_ua;d_iz_1_n, Oct. 4, 1965)

Easter Lilies at Christmas

" Hundreds of decorated and lighted Christmas trees both inside and outside of homes added to the spirit of the Christmas season in the Georgetown area and gave a gay, festive appearance to the town. But Mrs. Ella MacKinnon had perhaps the most unique and beautiful decoration in her home when a three-foot—high Easter Lily chose Christmas Eve to break into bloom with two large beautiful flowers and two more blossoms opening up. Each of the blooms measures about six inches across in this unique feat of nature." (Guardian, Dec. 30, 1966)

Summer Theatre in Georgetown

" 1966 will always be remembered as the year that live theatre came to Georgetown for a continuous run as King's Theatre became a reality. Two plays [‘Under the Yum Yum Tree‘ and rl‘he Mardage-Go~Round'] were presented throughout the summer months to appreciative audiences. Mrs. Beth McGowan of Montague realized the need for live theatre in this section of the province and saw the great potential of the old and historic Georgetown Town Hall, perhaps one of the oldest theatres in all of Canada. Walter Massey speaking on behalf of the entire cast said that they felt the theatre was "a jewel in the Maritime theatre field.” (Guardian, Feb. 28, 1967.)