Memories of... Kingsville, Leamington and Wheatley
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Dusting off the memories
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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time
Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs Kern handed the gavel over to Glenfor sale as well as providing Stevenson who was elected as the newa luncheon President. Thanksgiving dinner wasmenu. Speed served by June Taggart, Gladys Grieve,boat rides were available Laura Grieve and Grace Grieve. from the Cedar —— Beach Drug The cornerstone of the new Sun ParlorStore for 50 School at the site on Maidstone Avenuecents a ride for summer in Essex will be laid on Wednesday Oc-visitors renting tober 18. There will be a pupil-centereda cabin or for program and any interested persons arecottagers not owning a boat. welcome to attend. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This —— photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in Our Detroit Tigers have finally donethe late 1940s or early 1950s.
Looking back
From the Leamington Post October 11, 1972 Several thousand people took part in Oktoberfest celebrations staged here over the holiday weekend by the Rhine Danube Club. A highlight of the fall festival was the crowning of an Oktoberfest Queen. The honour of being the first Miss Oktoberfest went to Evelyn Zarfield, 18. Runners-up were Margaret Neilen and Helene Thoman. —— Leamington Town Council is having second thoughts about a proposed mall on Erie Street South. Council indicated at Tuesday’s meeting that it wasn’t quite convinced that the development was in the best interest of the business community here. Mayor Ralph Nicol thought it unwise to expand in that area to the detriment of downtown businesses. Deputy Reeve Clarence Moore asked about a proposed Woolworth’s expansion in the downtown core. —— Six years ago, with two ambulances and four men, Sun Parlour Ambulance began servicing the Leamington-Wheatley area. In the spring of 1967, a third ambulance was acquired from Kingsville and the staff increased to seven. In July of that year, the Ministry of Health took over operation of the ambulance service. Friday, October 13 will see the opening of a brand new Sun Parlour Ambulance on Erie Street South. They now employee 15 full time ambulance personnel. —— After several years of discussion, a farmer’s market became a reality in Leamington on Saturday. Shoppers were seen examining produce from area growers who had set up their booths on Queens Avenue, which was blocked for the day. —— Mike Klym, a 20-year-old pitcher for Leamington, walked off with most of the hardware Friday night at the Essex County Junior Baseball League banquet, which was attended by about 150 people at the Legion in Leamington. Klym led his team to first place during the regular season, winning the Most Valuable Player Award and the leading RBI award. The Leamington Juniors took first place, losing only once all season. But the McGregor Clansmen upset the locals by winning the playoff title. From the Kingsville Reporter October 12, 1972 The Kingsville Lions Club met Tuesday at the Lions Scout Hall. The invocation was given by Syd McHarg. Guests present were R. Sykes, R. Willson and R. Leighton. Also in attendance was Fred Jenkins, Governor of District A-1. —— At their meeting last weekend, the Kingsville Canadian Honkers elected new officers. Retiring President John
it. They’ve won the Eastern Division of the American League. They have a 5050 chance of defeating Oakland for the championship. Although in contention most of the year in their division, the timely hitting of ‘old reliable’ Al Kaline during the past 10 days was the boost that the Tigers needed to put them on top. —— The C.W.L. of St. John de Brebeuf Church met on Tuesday evening last at the home of Mrs. Edward Remark with 24 members present. The President, Mrs. I. Barbeau, introduced the new members. Social Action Convenor Mrs. Pat O’Malley stated that memorial cards were sent out. Plans were discussed for the Christmas meeting. 20 years later From the Wheatley Journal October 14, 1992 The generosity of area motorists proved to be overwhelming when the Mersea-Romney-Wheatley Fire Department staged their annual collection day for the Windsor Metropolitan Hospital Burn Unit. A total of $2,697 was raised in donations. ——
Photo of a “turkey shoot” taking place in Essex County, date unknown. George Rodgers is A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland in this photo (somewhere). Look closely to find several hunters holding live turkeys!
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham October 11, 1994 Real Estate - Wally Simpson edged Gulliver of Simpson’s Insurance 2-1 to Orchards win theisMidget hockey trophy. pictured with two At left is captain watermelons he Ken Dick who grew from two scored both seeds he bought goals with coach for Randy $9. They Critchlow.
weighed 114 and 123 lb and placed second in a contest at Port Elgin.
Clippings from the Wheatley Journal, May 1989 Clippings from the Wheatley Journal
October 1991 To enhance and perpetuate the spirit of Waste Reduction Week, Wheatley Area Public School held a poster contest in conjunction with The Hyland Seeds Novice House Wheatley Council. The contest winners, League squad opened their season in pictured with their fine fashion with a 7-1 win over Leamwinning entries, ington Police. They were led by the all received t-shirts strong goaltending of Matt Anthony from the Village of Wheatley in and four goals scored by Andy Anthony. acknowledgment of Two goals were contributed by Shawn their artistic efforts. Williams while Adam Hatt got one. Fine They are, from left to defensive play was shown by Steven right, Kristy Klerks (intermediate division), Marshall and Ryan Johnston. Lyndsay Couto —— Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall (primary division) and The Wheatley Lioness met at the Carand these young lads wasted no time inventing a new game, “submarine cycling”. If Melinda Butler Barn on October 3 with 20 membersnothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! (junior division).
present. The meeting was conducted by President Sheryl. Members who didn’tMEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... MEMORIES OF KINGSVILLE, LEAMINGTON & WHEATLEY PRESENTED COURTESY OF ... bring pumpkins to the meeting were fined by tail twister Kathy. Door prizes were won by C. Daudlin, S. Loop, M. Jackson and S. Marshall. —— Pet owners are reminded that the Rabies Clinic in this area will be held Friday and Saturday at numerous locations. Wheatley Animal Hospital will be 170 OAK ST. W. LEAMINGTON the location of the local one with immu1-877-511-2927 • 519-326-9052 nizations provided from 10 am to 2 pm www.leamingtonchrysler.com on both days.
