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      This is an obituary for Stafford Claus who died December 2nd 1971. He was married to Ada Maracle and was father to Marion, Shirley, Grace, Vernon, Leroy, Ivan, Donald and Mitchel.

 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.

 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.

 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.

      Text of engineer’s letter on Victoria Hall structure Source: Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Wed., February 3, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

      $1 million for Old Vic “ridiculous” says Jack Burnet Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, February 5, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

      May cost $1.5 million to restore Old Vic Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, October 27, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

      Cobourg launches a crusade Source: The Globe And Mail, Thursday, October 28, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

      $19,000 from Ottawa to start Vic Hall work Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Friday, December 24, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

      Victoria Hall can be restored says leading Canadian architect Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Friday May 14, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

      Here is architect’s report on Victoria Hall Source: The Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Friday, May 14, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

      Ancient town clock Source: The Cobourg Sentinel Star, November 5, 1971 Acquired: January 2008

 Dan Melton, Daily Journal Record, 30 Apr 1971     Developer of Wuthering Heights discusses his willingness to sell the property to the town of Oakville, who wishes to turn it into parkland.

 Dave Toms, Daily Journal Record, 30 Apr 1971     Conflict between local residents and the planning board results in a blockade of the parkland at the bottom of Jones Street in Bronte.

 Edith Cameron, The Sault Star, May 1971     This newspaper article from the Sault Star was written by Edith Cameron about the celebration that took place upon the retirement of Clarence Eaket (Retiring Chairman of the North Shore Board of Education).

      The President of the Iron Bridge Agricultural Society Neil Draper discussed how farmers were becoming extinct in the local area.

 Unknown, The Jarvis Record (Jarvis, Ontario: The Jarvis Record), 18 Nov 1971     PDF available

 May Ellen Boudreau, North Renfrew Times, January 13, 1971, p. 7     A nostalgic article looking back at the events of 1970 in the Township of Head, Clara and Maria.

 Grace Rajnovich, The Sault Star, July 23, 1971, p.18     The article reports that the back side of the coupon reads "Hollister Jewell and Co. of Garden River, Ont. Manufacturers of Lumber, Lath and Shingles, and dealers in general merchandise."

 Edith Cameron, The Sault Star, Dec. 10, 1971     The Thessalon Station was located just east of Station Rd south of Hwy 17.