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Betty Jo Belton

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Reflections: The Mitchell Crescent Club helped those in need

In the 1930s, the club spearheaded a local effort to win free toys through a cigarette company contest Like many today, some families in the 1930s...

02.12.2024 6

Sarnia Observer

Betty Jo Belton

Reflections: The fun of a Halloween Frolic

Halloween Frolics were a Stratford tradition for almost six decades Reflections for Saturday, October 26, 2024 Betty Jo Belton, Stratford-Perth...

25.10.2024 2

Sarnia Observer

Betty Jo Belton

Reflections: Stratford-Perth Archives launches new database of historical Perth County newspapers

The Stratford-Perth Archives has digitized thousands of pages during the past three years The Stratford-Perth Archives is excited to announce a new...

18.09.2024 4

Sarnia Observer

Betty Jo Belton

Reflections: Back to school -- in 1976

Most of the kids interviewed for a 1976 back-to-school Beacon Herald story were looking forward to getting back to class This photograph of Peter...

09.09.2024 3

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Betty Jo Belton

Reflections: The sweetness of sweet corn in August

Sweet corn has been a Perth County staple for generations Now is the time for fresh corn! Margaret Visser’s 1986 book, Much Depends on Dinner, a...

09.08.2024 1

Sarnia Observer

Betty Jo Belton