Pieces of the Past

From June 14, 1995

On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.

During the 1950s in Stratford, a new employer opened up a plant, much to the excitement of locals looking for a job.

Perth County communities celebrated Victoria Day in May of 1897 with concerts and picnics, as was customary.

Bakeries have been a growing part of Canadian communities since the early 1900s. According to the…

Did you know? 107 Ontario Street (currently the location of Fellini’s restaurant) in Stratford…

In the 1930’s and 40’s,residents of Stratford and the surrounding area had few opportunities for posing questions anonymously.

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

 This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.

S.S. #3 North Easthope, or as it was also known, the Clachan school, had a long history, with many children having graced the desks there.

Hiccups are normally just a small annoyance many people have had to suffer through temporarily over the course of their lives. But, what happens when these little diaphragm spasms turn deadly?

As temperatures rise and the first signs of spring begin to show, many will start to prepare their gardens for the growing season. In 1925, the Listowel Horticultural Society supplied a few gardening tips to readers of the Listowel Banner and the Atwood Bee to help them “get ready for the season tha