Margaretville, 1999

Thought I'd shift from the flooded Bridge Street to the Fundy shore. Unfortunately, my Margaretville picture is only about 10 years old. Perhaps I can fiind some others. anyone have any ?

Another Flood Picture

The earlier picture of the Annapolis River flood sent Eric to the family album for this picture of some boys boating on Bridge Street around 1937.

Eric suggests that the boy in front is his brother and asks, "could he be rolling a cigarette ?" Millard has suggested the other two are Don Doucette and Gordon Marshall.

Annapolis River Floods

This picture, sent in by Dick Morse, shows a flooded Bridge Street. One can see the bridge at a distance. Probably the Forties or Fifties. Anyone remember ?

the Bentley House

The Bentley house must have been built near the end of the 19th Century. My mother was born there in 1900. I enjoyed most Christmas dinners there while growing up, and, of course, many other meals and visits. It was a fascinating house. At Christmas they had lighted candles in the windows. There were lots of nooks and crannies for a child to enjoy. The Spa owners have done a wonderful job of restoration, and it is much appreciated. Thanks, Neil

High School Hockey

This is the Macdonald High School hockey team, 1948-49. Front row: Herb McMurtry, Kenny Perkins, Ron Rawding, Dick Morse, Bill Armstrong, Bob Montgomery, and John Hughes; Back Row: Don Appleby, Arden Kenny, Jack Beaton, Ted Marshall, Fred Grant, and Charlie Vidito.
Thanks for the picture, Dick. Gad, that was sixty years ago!

Heritage School Bell

I believe this school bell was the one used in the school that existed before the Macdonald Consolidated School was built.

On one of our trips to Middleton, a friend of my mother's had asked us to visit her in Kentville on our way back to Truro.

She presented us with the bell and told us where it had come from. Since I was in education and at the Nova Scotia Teachers College, she thought I would appreciate the bell and its history. I do.

At some time, I will probably pass it on to the Macdonald Museum, but, for now, it's a treasured artifact in our home.

It's about seven inches high.

Remembrance Day

As I have no specific picture of Middleton on Remembrance Day, let this poppy symbolize that we do remember the sacrifice our veterans made. I do have a memory of wartime Middleton: the blackout curtains, rationing, the growth of Greenwood and its training flights, English airmen staying at homes in the area, convoys and military exercises, losses overseas and at home, and the return of the veterans. I was one of a privileged generation to gain from the sacrifices made and the Canada that emerged after the war. I am grateful.

Middleton Maple Leafs, 1931-32

Despite our fascination with baseball, hockey mustn't be forgotten. We had a ladies' hockey team earlier in the blog. Here is a men's team. Central Valley League Champions, 1931-32.
Front: A.D. Doucet, F; G.B. Shaffner, F; P. H. Roop, F; Second: A.F. Barteaux, D; R.W. Shaffner, F; E.R. Miles, F (Captain and Coach); G.P. Marshall, G; D.D. Hills, F; R.B. Barteaux, F; Third: C.Y. Fisher, F; C. Earle Mumford, Mgr; J.A. Reagh, D; C.M. Joudrey, Secty-Treas; J.N.C. Desborough, Pres; C. M. Moore, D; B.H. Bentley, V-P; W.L. Stailing, Sub Goal.

Macdonald Museum

Elsewhere we have several pictures of the Macdonald Consolidated School from the past, but it is alive today as the Macdonald Museum. This picture comes from their interesting and informative web site - http://www.macdonaldmuseum.ca Like this blog, their web site allows one to visit Middleton from away.

Margaretville

Going to Margaretville was a big part of growing up in the valley. Remember the change in temperature when one went over the mountain ?
Remember the freezing water ? the banana splits ?

Here is an old postcard of the village.

Maybe Gerald or someone can find a picture of the lighthouse or the ice cream parlors or the picnic grounds.

Bring back memories ?