Résultats

      This newspaper clipping is about two local men who were stationed overseas during the Second World War. The first man is Stan Olmstead who distinguished himself for bravery. The second man is Signalman Bill Rothera, who wrote a letter to his parents regarding Stan Olmstead.

      Stan Olmstead

      Stanley Olmstead

      Mr. Allens' stone work included Thessalon's Anglican Church of the Redeemer, the O'Connor Block, the foundation of the United Church and the manufacturing of all the bricks for the Maple Ridge School. The writer of this article, Thelma Allen, is noted as Herb Allen's daughter-in-law (married to Herb's son Dean). …

 Margi Turner, The Sault Star, 07-Jan-91, Section B, p.7     This is a clipping describing a major fire in downtown Thessalon that was caused by a faulty chimney located in Davey and Sons Marine in 1991.

 The Sault Star, December 4, 1972     This newspaper article shares information about Dr. John Bascomb St. John, a man born in the Thessalon area who went on to become an award winning journalist, respected education critic and special assistant to the Deputy Minister of Education in May 1971.

 The Sault Star, 1971     This is a brief newspaper clipping reprinting a 1921 article from The Sault Daily Star. The article is about the origins of the name Thessalon.

 Edith Cameron, The Sault Star, Mar 3, 1971     This is a newspaper clipping about the cost of food, items of daily living and wages in 1970 compared to the 1930s. It also discusses the challenges of how to make the best use of one's money.

 Mary Corbett, The Sault Star, July 24, 1971, p.14     This is a newspaper clipping that shares information about early settlements as described in the book "Our Northern Districts." The book describes settlers arriving with few assets or money, but succeeding by virtue of inexpensive land, good climate, natural resources, and their own hard work.

      A brief article about Bill Rothera and Stan Olmstead of Thessalon and how Pte. Olmstead captured a german gun during his overseas service.

      This lengthy article describes some of the experiences of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead during his overseas service and how his unit was involved in an intense firefight with the enemy.

      An account of the bravery of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead and his unit as they faced enemy fire and how they fought to reach their objective.

 Algoma Advocate, Circa 1940     This is a humorous piece from The Algoma Advocate, date unknown. It describes why an Algoma Farmer is poor and provides a brief rundown on all the products that the farmer uses none of which are homegrown other than his dog.

 March 28 1952     This is a newspaper clipping about the recollections of early pioneer life in the north shore area as remembered by local pioneer and historian Donald McKay. A head photo of Donald MacKay accompanies the text.

      In the back row, left to right are Robert Gray, Robert McAlpine, John Clinton, W.A. Bridges, George Shaw and Carney Hagan. In the front row, left to right, are Bill Glanville, Archie Gray, Harry Westwood, John Glanville, and Albert Roach. The only two living members of this band are Bill …

      This newspaper clipping and photo are about Stan Olmstead from the Thessalon area. The clipping is a letter he wrote to the editor of the local paper while he was stationed overseas.

      This is a newspaper article regarding Corporal Stan Olmstead originally of Thessalon, Ont and details some of his military career while stationed overseas. The article includes information about the wounds he received and how he chose to return to the front lines in spite of his conditon.

      This newspaper clipping is a brief note about a Thessalon man Stan Olmstead who was injured for the second time during his time in Europe during World War II.

      "Retired Stone Mason - Herb Allen, formerly of Livingston Creek, now of Thessalon, will celebrate his 86th birthday Monday. Mr. Allen has been a resident of the district for 82 years when he landed at Blind River with his parents who came here from Wellington County to a farm in …

      This is a newspaper clipping from the Sault Star that has both text and a picture showing a Miss Bellrose feeding two pet deer in the pen behind the Moorehouse in Thessalon, in 1911.