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In January of 1990 the Cranbrook, Library was re-opened in the new space of the
Community Hall. Reeve Leona Armstrong helped then County Warden Lionel Wilder cut the
ribbon
Former Clerks
of
Grey Township
Jas. Stewart 1856
Wm. Grant 1858
J. R. Grant 1869
Alex Hunter 1873
Wm. Spence 1880
John McIntosh 1902
A. H. McDonald 1909
J. Harry Fear 1924
Edythe Cardiff 1951
Jane Badley 1978
Brad Knight 1985
Happy 140th Birthday
Grey Township
from
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PAGE 18,THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1996
Grey Township — 140 Years
Newspaper story
recounts history
From the Jan. 10, 1951 issue of
The Brussels Post.
$22,000 GREY TWP. HALL
OPENED AT CRANBROOK
History was recorded at the
hamlet of Cranbrook last Thursday
night when its $22,000 Grey
Township community hall was
officially opened. Following seven
months of voluntary labor, the
populace of this farming
community saw the realization of
their dreams when L. E. Cardiff,
MP, for North Huron, officially
opened the centre.
Two-Storey Building
Modern in every respect, this
two-storey building has been set
aside as a place of entertainment
for both young and old. It was built
as a community project.
Formerly the old township hall,
the building was moved to the
present site, torn down and
renovated.
Sparked by a live-wire board of
directors under the supervision of
Lloyd Michel, the whole
community responded to the call,
with 62 men on the job the first
day, and 20 from May 24 on
working on the project until
completion.
Even the women of this cross-
section centre south of the Village
of Brussels gave of their time in the
inside renovation to give the hall a
"comfy" atmosphere. A newly-
formed Women's Institute, of
Cranbrook, contributed greatly by
giving of its funds and helped
generously with the Township of
Grey donating $2,000 to the cause
and the possibility of a provincial
grant of 25 per cent of the cost, and
freewill contributions, the centre
has been deemed a decided success.
Several Speakers
Speakers at the official opening
included Reeve John McNabb, of
Grey Twp.; Mayor Dr. E. A.
McMaster, Seaforth; A. Y.
McLean, MP for Huron Perth;
Lloyd Michel, Cranbrook; Gordon
Bennett, agricultural representative
for Huron; William Empey, health
inspector for Huron County; L. E.
Cardiff, MP North Huron; John
Strong, Wingham.
Highlight of the evening's
program was the cupidors chorus of
the Listowel Presbyterian Church,
who made a decided hit before a
capacity audience of 300 people
thronging the hall auditorium.
With the nomination of an
entertainment committee, monthly
concerts are being arranged with
McMaster night set for Jan. 12. The
new centre will serve the
communities of Walton,
Molesworth, and Cranbrook.
Grey Township
celebrating
140 Years
BETTS FUNERAL HOME
wishes
Grey Township
a joyous celebration
on your
140th anniversary
Facilities also available in Gorrie under
Betts Visitation Centre