The above photo, submitted by Don Thompson, was taken in 1967. Teeswater Creamery built 20 of these truck vans themselves, making them lower to the ground for easier handling of the 100 lb. full cans and able to hold seven cans wide. There were two dumping stations and two can washers. Thanks to Don for sharing his photos and information
A peek from the Town Crier’s Thursday, September 27, 1979 issue – Congratulations are extended to these two groups of young dancers who took top honours in the square dance competitions held in conjunction with The Western Fair in London, Ontario. Promoter Nick Lang is seen here with both champion dancing groups. Pictured on the left are the “Bruce Mixers” who won the Junior Division. Members include Barb Lang, Laurie Ditner, Darlene Ditner, Donna Ditner, Jeff Holliday, Dave Gutscher, Alan Schnurr and Wendel Schnurr. The Mildmay Stepping Timers, who are pictured on the right, took the Grand Championship in the Senior Division. Members include Cathy Lang, Brenda Lang, Daphne Eickmeier, Debby Eickmeier, Dan Eickmeier, Bruce Lang, Don Busby and Doug Busby.
It’s been 50 years since fire broke out during the night on August 27, 1969 at the Teeswater Creamery. The above photo is an overview of what it looked like after the fire. Employees, neighbours and townspeople came to help with the clean-up. Thanks to Don Thompson for sharing his photo!
A peek from the Town Crier’s Friday, September 19, 1969 issue – This was a scene of a portion of the school children’s parade at the Fair on September 6 here in Mildmay. The parade was bigger than last year with added floats entered, clowns, decorated bikes, parade horses, band and commercial vehicles.
A peek from the Town Crier’s Thursday, August 18, 1979 issue – “Tony” Missere’s first customer back in 1926 was Moses Filsinger (at right), a former Carrick Township Reeve. Tony retired on August 1, 1979 and his last customer was none other than Milton (Moses) Filsinger of Carrick Township, seen here being measured by Tony, Mildmay’s tailor. Milton is the son of Moses Filsinger. – Town Crier photo
A peek from the Town Crier’s Tuesday, October 17, 1989 issue – This is just one area of the midway caught by our cameraman during the 134th Teeswater Fall Fair. This photo was taken just moments before the rains came down. – Town Crier photo
This photo was taken at the park now known as the Mildmay Rotary Park. At the time of the photo, which was undated, the park was maintained by the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority. The photo is from the SVCA files
A peek from the Town Crier’s Friday, June 27, 1969 issue – The Mildmay Women’s Institute were commended for making benches, such as the one shown, available to residents of the community. Two additional benches were also placed in the village, one at the east portion (at Chester Pinnell’s residence, currently 16 Absalom St. E.) and one towards the western part of the village (at the Otto Dahms residence, currently 21 Absalom St. W.). – Town Crier photo
A peek from the Town Crier’s Wednesday, August 18, 1999 issue -The Teeswater-Culross Old Boys’ Reunion was held from Friday, July 30 to Monday, August 2, 1999. Chairman Wallace Ballagh is pictured riding in a bright yellow convertible in the parade. He received a loud round of applause from the huge crowd of spectators.
A peek from the Town Crier’s July 25, 1969 issue – Messrs. Ted Dietz (left), Leo Weber (centre) and Milt Filsinger (right) were each presented with Awards of Merit for outstanding service to the community by serving for over twenty years on the Mildmay-Carrick Community Centre Commission. Making the presentation was Reeve Wm. Macke (second from left) and Dr. E.J. Weiler (second from right). – Town Crier photo
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