Baseball - the 40s

It's World Series time - that means another look at a Middleton baseball team. This picture is probably taken from a book or magazine. It's the Cardinals from the 40's. Not sure who sent it to me.
Batboy: Ron Parker
Front: left to right: Cam Spurr, Garneau Seaman, Ed Paglierani, Manny MacIntyre, Rolly
MacLenahan, Bernie Parent, Virgil Hector, Danny Seaman
Back: left to right: Carl Bruce, "Lefty" Laterie, Gerry Ray, Raymond Bruce, Ralph McManaman, Ike Seaman, Fred Montgomery

Inside Macdonald

We've shown several pictures of Macdonald Consolidated School in Middleton. This time we go inside the school.

This picture of a Grade XI class (1947-48), submitted by Dick Morse, includes a number of familiar faces. Dick sent me some of the names but since I can't find what happened to the list, you'll have to play guessing games.

I may still find the list or Dick can sent me another copy.

Battle of the Blades 2

Back row: Paul Vidito, Doc Herman, Mann Deveau
Front: Neil Fisher, Fred Grant, Eric Wright, Dick Morse, Charlie Vidito, Bob Montgomery, Corning Sinclair. (Thanks for the picture, Dick.)

MRHS Reunion

Received this picture and announcement today. Something for us all to think about. Thanks, Denny.

Interesting Postcard

Wilfred Morley sent this interesting postcard of the Macdonald Schol dated 1913. It is interesting to note the balcony.

My mother would have just had her thirteenth birthday (Aug. 17th) when the card was written.

Thanks, Wilf. Nice addition to our collection. We appreciate the card. - N

Ladies' Hockey - 1922-23

Eric mentioned one day on Skype that the only hockey he watched was Women's hockey. Some people may think that women's hockey is a new phenomina. It isn't. Above and below are the Middleton Ladies' Hockey Team 1922-23.

Back Row: Mary Cox, Centre; Marguerite Cummings,Forward; Marjorie Parker, Forward; Olga Sponagle, Spare; and Olive Coleman, Defence; Front Row: Mrs. F. Buckler, Goal; Beatrice Gullivan, (Capt) Defence; and Mrs. J. A. Reagh, Spare.

Fisher House

Perhaps we can start a series on homes in Middleton. I couldn't decide which picture to use; therefore, I combined two. I can't remember the street number either. I think it might have been 376 Main Street. I remember it as one of the few brick houses in Middleton at that time. Anyone have a favorite picture of their home ? Send it along and I'll post it. Have a great Thanksgiving Weekend ! Neil

The 1948 Provincial Champions

Fish, you have posted our 1947 Provincial championship team and here's our repeat feat in 1948, defeating Spinghill and others along the trail with an exciting five game final series against Halifax, with the deciding game won on neutral grounds in Hantsport with Bobby Rafuse driving in the winning run, scored by Kenny Perkins in the bottom the ninth inning.


Front L to R : Ted Marshall, Bucky Talbot, Bobby Rafuse, catcher Fish, Gordie Francis and Ron Rawding.
Rear: Billy Francis, Lefty Bill Gates, Moi, Bobby Montgomery, Hanson (Sonny) Dowell and Bev Bruce.
Sadly at least four are deceased.

1923 Champions of Nova Scotia

Front: Vaughn Reagh, p; V. Boyne, 3b; H. Phinney, 2b; A. Dodge, 1b;
Back: G. Goucher, ss; J. Reagh, lf; E. Casey, Catcher & Captain; L. Andrews, Mgr; C. Fisher, sub; A. Fisher, cf; L. Harlowe, rf.

All Dressed Up

This class picture from Terri Coleman was sent courtesy of Dick Morse. The names are as follows:Back row; Bernice Mosher, teacher,Chris Croslyn,Carole Doucet,Seldon Veniot,Terri Coleman, Steve Giffen,??,Derek Rafuse,Giget Oxner,Mark Lawrence. Second row: Joyce Goodwin,Kelli Gillard,//,Lynn Cumming,Sally Fowler,Dtanley Simmonds, Christopher Bennet,Nickie Pederson,Paul Hare,?? Front row; Chris Dowell, Adele Butler, Jr. Doherty,Shelly Owen,/ Young,Nancy White, Mark Wentzell. Gee, Terri, you must be young; they had coloured pictures when you went to school. If anyone can supply the missing names, send them along. Thanks.