The Citizen, 1996-07-19, Page 5John James (J. J.) McGavin
Family prospers in McKillop EMMEN
& AUTO SERVICE LTD.
220 Mitchell Road South, Listowel
Congratulates the McGavin Family on their
60th Anniversary and the opening of
their flew service facilities.
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• Full line of Bridgestone and Firestone Farm,
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No Charge Dial:
1-800-387-1739
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o • Farm Wagons
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Congratulations on 60 years in business
We are proud to be a part of it
for 15 years
24325 State Route 697W Delphos, Ohio 45833
Congratulations & Best Wishes
on your 60th anniversary i the
Grand Opening of your new facilities
We were pleased to be chosen to do the
excavating and site preparation for
McGavin's new service centre.
Ryan N. Construction
R.R. #2 Brussels 887-6916
Continued from page 4
that when each son married, there was a
farm for each of them. It was Elizabeth's
wish that her family be near her, and as a
result, all four brothers had their homes
within a mile and a quarter of each other.
John James McGavin, their second son,
married Estella Jane Berry, also of
McKillop Township. Their married life
began at their, home on Conc. 13. They
had two children, Jennie Elizabeth (Mrs.
Wilbur Turnbull) and William John
Gordon, whom everyone knew as Gordon.
Jennie, who is today 98 years old, resides
in Seaforth.
John and Estella were prosperous
farmers. Greatly interested in horses, John
had many fine animals on the farm.
There were several spring creeks on the
McGavin property which provided -
abundant water. Estella felt these streams
could be of use, so Gordon wrote for
information and with the help of Delco
batteries in the basement of the house, was
able to supply a limited amount of
Continued on page 6
SALUTE TO McGAVIN'SIJULY 1996 PAGE 5.
Congratulations & Best Wishes
on your 60th Anniversary and
Grand Opening of your new facilities
from the staff of
JOHN BUHLER INC.
manufacturers of ALLIED products
FARM KING
• WINNIPEG - MORDEN • WOODSTOCK