A peek from the Town Crier files – December 13, 1983 – The Mildmay Hill & Dale Riders Snowmobile Club entered a float in the Mildmay Lions Santa Claus Parade in 1983. There were also entries by the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming ‘84 committee, Mildmay & District Lioness Club, plus many more! 

A peek from the Town Crier files – Dec. 16, 1986 – Town Crier Orval Neil (right) rings out good cheer to the season as he poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Hanging of the Green in Mildmay on Friday, December 6th. The trio officially turned on the lights on the Community Christmas Tree located at the Mildmay Post Office as a large crowd watched the proceedings.  (It’s interesting to note that this was the first year that the night Santa Claus Parade was held as part of the festivities.)

This postcard was also brought in by Marg Albert of Mildmay. It shows a scene from the train wreck that happened south of Mildmay in June of 1909 on the George Mackie farm (located on Sideroad 35 West).

This postcard was submitted by Marg Albert of Mildmay. It shows the unveiling of the Honour Roll at the Mildmay Evangelical Church (now St. Paul’s United Church) during the war, circa 1916. 

November 8, 1974 – McMann’s Variety Store in Mildmay was honoured when the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McMann were presented with a 10 year certificate from Stedmen’s. Mr. David McGarry (left) a representative from Stedmen’s made the presentation to the McMann’s. (Note:  McMann’s was in the building where Klassy Lady is now located.)

The Mildmay Junior Football Club won the Ontario Championship in 1906. Back row: E. Yandt (half back), P.D. Liesemer (Sec.-Treasurer), W. Berry (C forward), F.X. Hahn (Manager), H. Hoefling (Goalkeeper). Middle row: F. Schmidt (half back), P. Schmidt (full back), A. Fraser (full back), W. Wendorf (half back). Front row: E. Schnurr (forward), J.G. LaFrance (forward), E. Miller (forward), A.W. Hinsperger (Capt., forward).