from the Evening Guide  1930
MARIE DRESSLER ONCE LIVED HERE
Veteran Comedienne of Stage and Screen Resided on Ridout Street
The announcement that 'Caught Short', a feature comedy based on the stock market crash, will be shown at the Capitol Theatre tonight and tomorrow has brought to light the fact that Marie Dressler, one of its stars, was at one time a resident of Port Hope. Under the name of Mary Koerber, she lived on Ridout street in the house now occupied by Mr and Mrs N E Johnson. Her father was a music teacher and Mary - now Marie - was born in Cobourg, but the family subsequently moved to Port Hope, where they lived for some time. Needless to say, that was many years ago and details can be supplied only by very old residents of the town, but the fact that this popular fun-maker, who has become one of the biggest attractions in talking pictures really did live here is well vouched for.
Aside from the success which 'Caught Short' has scored everywhere - and it is easily one of the outstanding hits of the year - the fact that its leading player was born in this district and lived in this town makes it an attraction of very special interest to Port Hopers, and the Capitol should be thronged tonight and tomorrow for the showing of this uproariously funny 'talkie'.

from the Evening Guide  February 11, 1930
UNITED CHURCH YOUNG PEOPLE HAD MOST ENTERTAINING EVENING
The United Church Young People had a most enjoyable Valentine Party at their meeting on Monday evening. They put on a little skit with the old sweet songs which never die.
The curtain swung back and Rev G A Sisco sang 'Love's Old Sweet Song' as an introduction, then the chorus composed of Misses Constance Williamson, Helen Harcourt, Ruth Wickett and Messrs Gordon Garnett and Bev Hancock sang 'Seeing Nellie Home' and in came Miss Aileen Hancock and Chas Snellgrove quaintly attired in costumes of long ago. Chas Kelley was the Scottish Laddie who appeared as Miss Ruth Wickett sweetly sang 'I Love a Laddie.' Gordon Garnett took the solo part of 'Polly Wolly Doodle All The Day' and Miss Mazie Bye bobbed up all smiles behind her blackened complexion. One of the choice selections was that given by Gillard Darling, 'When You Look Into the Heart of a Rose' with Miss Helen Ward carrying the lovely rose. Miss Dorothy Dawson and Allan Flood, coming on when the chorus sang 'Annie Rooney', won applause, as did Miss Margaret Skitch and J Wilkinson (the latter wearing his uniform) coming forward to the tune of 'The Girl I Left Behind Me.' Miss Marjory McAughey made a most charming appearance to represent 'Sweet Alice Benbo'. Miss Edna Wilkinson was just the type to fit into Miss Agnes Mann's solo 'Smiling Irish Eyes.' It was too cold a night for the old people to come out so when 'Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet' came on the air, the audience had to use its imagination, for Miss White and Mr Brown weren't there. Miss Constance Williamson sang 'O Dear, What Can The Matter Be,' for which Miss Gwendolyn Oke and Harold Holden came forth. With 'Auld Lang Syne" ensemble as a concluding number the curtains closed in on a most delightful hour.
More Fun
Then the Young People had a real good time at Valentine games which everyone entered with zest.
The Finish
Yes, they were all at the finish. Everyone sat down to prettily decorated candle lighted tables and partook of the delicious sandwiches and cake and coffee, and went home feeling very glad that they had not missed this outstanding event.

from the Evening Guide  March 7, 1930
FIRST BRICK BUILDING IN TOWN IS BEING DEMOLISHED
Messrs Thos Garnett and Sons locate Corner Stone dated 1823 in former Royal Hotel Building, which is being demolished to make way for Garage to be occupied by Stephenson Motor Sales
A week ago today Messrs Garnett and Sons, local contractors commenced the work of demolishing the old Royal Hotel Building on Mill street at the foot of Walton street, which was occupied by Stephenson Motor Sales for the past few years, and rapid progress is being made in the work. The back portion of the building, which was used as a repair department has been torn down, and workmen are now engaged in removing the main part of the structure.
For many years, the structure was known as the Royal Hotel building, and the old familiar name of Royal will be recalled by all Port Hopers. The building was erected in 1823, 107 years ago and was the first brick building to be erected in Port Hope, by John Brown, and occupied in 1826 by 'Uncle Mark' Hewson. About on the site of St Mark's Parish Hall stood the store and post office of Mr Smart. South from this and on the slope of the hill, the old log malt-house still remained. South again were the stores of Jacobs, watchmaker, Orton, auctioneer, and Stevens, hatter. J D Smith's red store and residence occupied the site of Record's pump factory. Across the way were the grist and sawmills and a little farther down towards the lake were two small houses. The corner stone, which was found last week, bore the inscription 'J Brown, 1823'.
The Shell Co of Canada will erect in the place of the old building, one of the finest garages and service stations in the district. The Stephenson Motor Sales will take over this new building on its completion and will sell and service new Ford Cars.
At the present time, business is being carried on at the Imperial garage formerly occupied by Bailey Bros.
In the course of a week or so, the entire building will be gone and the erection of a new building will be commenced at once. 
Workmen are engaged in digging pits to the south of the structure, to make way for the new machinery etc. Upwards of twenty workmen are being employed and the local unemployment situation is thus being bettered.

from the Evening Guide  Saturday May 3, 1930
81ST BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED
Mrs Byers Remembers When Grain Had To Be Carried To Port Hope
Another milestone of life was passed on Saturday, April 19, when Mrs Joseph Byers, one of the oldest and most respected residents of South Monaghan, celebrated her 81st birthday. Mrs Byers has been a life-long resident in Monaghan, having been born in 1849. Mrs Byers' present condition is a living example of health and happy lives attained by our hardy pioneer forefathers. At eighty-one years of age she is very active and enjoying the best of health. 
She finds much enjoyment in reading and carries on an extensive correspondence with her many firends and relatives. One particularly noticeable 
characteristic of this aged personage is the fine hand in which she writes. Before her marriage to Joseph Byers, another life-long resident of Monaghan, Mrs Byers' name was Annie Perrin. Her mother's people, the Masons, emigrated from Newcastle, on the Tyne, while her father's people, the Perrins, came from Manchester, England.
After a three month's voyage, Mrs Byer's grandparents came to Toronto, then to Little York. Disliking the muddy condition of that place, they moved to Monaghan, where much of the best farming land of this township is still owned by descendants of the Perrin settlers.
Mrs Byers had five sisters and six brothers, three of which are still alive - Charles Perrin of Oakwood, Ont, Joseph Perrin of St Mary's, Ont, and Etta Perrin of South Monaghan.
Mr Byers passed away seven years ago. In the present family there are four children, Bert and Gertrude, on the homestead, Fred of Creemore, Ont, and Mrs 
Greer of Oxbow, Saskatchewan,
Old Log School House
Mrs Byers is able to relate some very interesting facts concerning school life during her childhood days. The school house was built of logs. The children sat on crude benches. The teacher, William Rogers, was boarded by the parents, staying one month in each home. As a rule eight to eighty-five pupils attended at the ages of twenty-five to twenty-eight years. The boys wore long whiskers. Since they were sometimes disorderly, the strictest type of discipline was resorted to. The correction rod then consisted of a number of switches.
Still more interesting is the account of pioneer life eighty years ago. Mrs Byers was born in a very fine log house, having only one room downstairs and one upstairs. Later a very complete log house was built with parlour and other apartments separate.
Made Own Cloth
People in those days manufactured their own sugar and shoes as well as, spun their own cloth with which their clothing was made. Bread was baked in an open fireplace, in a bake kettle which was suspended from a wire into the coals.
Mrs Byers well remembers men having had to carry a bag of grain on their shoulders through the bush to the town of Port Hope. She tells of one pioneer lady who carried a large basket of eggs on her head to the village store. The township village was known as the 'Line.' Later the name was changed to Bloomfield. Still later on the name was again changed to Bailieboro.
In religion, Mrs Byers is a devout Baptist. In both home and community life she has proven herself to be one of our ideal pioneers. It is hoped that she will be spared for many years. We all join in wishing her health and happiness in the future years of her life.

from the Evening Guide  Saturday May 3, 1930
IS ELECTED CITY MAYOR
N Leo Lelean Is Accorded Honour In California City
A former Port Hoper has mounted the ladder of success to become the Mayor of Redlands, a city of Southern California which ships out more naval oranges than any other city in the world. It is Mr Leo Lelean, whose wife is the daughter of the late Asa Choate, of Belmont Farm. We feel sure that Mr and Mrs Lelean's friends here will be very pleased to hear this news.
Here is a portion of what the Redland's Daily Facts says:
N Leo Lelean was elected chairman of the new Redland's city council at the first meeting of that body, and as such will serve as mayor of the city for the coming four years.
Lelean's name was placed in nomination by Councilman Theodore Kruinm holdover member of the old board. Councilman William L Fowler, re-elected to office a week ago, who was given the largest vote of any of the successful candidates, was nominated in opposition to Lelean by councilman elect H Earl Cromas.
A secret ballot resulted in Lelean receiving three votes and Fowler one. Lelean had cast a blank ballot. 'Upon motion of Councilman Fowler the vote for Lelean was made unanimous. In a brief address made when he took over the gavel, Mayor Lelean stated that he had not yet become familiar with the needs and problems of the city and that he has no program to advance.
"This is indeed a coveted honour which has come to me and I am more appreciative than I am able to express. I am very deeply touched with the expression of confidence given me by the electorate a week ago and I am sincerely appreciative of the honours which you, my colleagues, have conferred upon me today.
I can see no reason why we cannot work together in harmony for the best interests of the city and I shall do everything in my power to co-operate with you for the betterment of this city which we all love."

from the Evening Guide  October 4, 1930
This poem was written in the diary of Norman Dass a few days before he died, Oct 4th, 1929, and is sent to the Guide to be used as a Memorial contribution to his memory, from his father and mother.

I heard the desert calling.
And my heart stood still -
There was winter in my world
And in my heart;
A breath came from the mesa
And a message stirred my will,
And my soul and I arose up to depart.

I heard the desert calling;
And I knew that over there,
Is an olive-sheltered garden
Where the mesquite grows,
Was a woman of the sunrise,
With the starshine in her hair,
And a beauty that the almond blossom blows.

In the night-time when the ghost-trees
Glimmered in the moon,
Where the mesa
By the water-course was spanned
Her loveliness enwrapped me
Like the blessedness of June.
And all my life was thrilling in her hand.

I hear the desert calling,
And my heart stands still;
There is summer in my world
And in my heart;
A breath comes from the mesa,
And a will beyond my will
Blinds my footsteps
As I rise up to depart.

from the Evening Guide  1932
BADLY BITTEN BY POLICE DOG
Ronald Wakely, 9, Victim of Ferocious Attack by Dog Owned by Fred Baulch
Ronald Wakely, nine-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Sid Wakely, Victoria street was badly bitten by a police dog owned by Fred Baulch, Bruton street, Thursday afternoon. The boy had gone to Mr Baulch's to purchase eggs and in company with Mr Baulch's daughter went to the henhouse where the eggs were procured. The dog was chained up near the henhouse and growled as the two people passed. [As they were] returning towards the house the dog was held until it was thought the Wakely lad was out of reach. [As the chain was let go] the dog lunged forward and grabbed the boy just above the right ankle, inflicting a serious wound. So ferociously did the dog take hold that his jaws had to be pried apart before the boy could be freed. Medical assistance was immediately summoned and Dr R F Forrest had the boy removed to the hospital where his wound was treated.The dog is under observation for the next ten days in order that tests for hydophobia may be made. The injured boy is resting comfortably at the hospital but the wound is painful.

from the Evening Guide  Wednesday December 22, 1937
W T GREENAWAY, for 41 Years Chaplain of Durham Lodge, Honoured by Presentation of 'Fireside Chair' at Banquet
One of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent within the walls of old Durham Lodge of Oddfellows was held Tuesday, Dec 21st, It had been arranged as a get-together affair and a Turkey Dinner, Christmas Tree and entertainment was supposed to be the whole program, but there was something else in the minds of the large attendance of members, and it was splendidly carried out at the close of the entertainment.
The evening's fun commenced shortly after eight o'clock, when between seventy-five and one hundred members sat down to a sumptuous turkey dinner prepared and served by Bro Paul Haggis, as he and staff know how to do.
When all were inwardly satisfied, Bro J T George took matters in hand and asked all to stand and drink the toast to the King, all heartily singing the National Anthem. Master Jimmy Watson, member of St John's Choir then sang in his sweet young voice, 'Little Old Lady' and as an encore, the familiar old Christmas Carol, 'O, Come All Ye Faithful,' the whole assembly joining in the first verse, and did those boys sing; it was most inspiring.
Numbers were passed around to all at the tables, and Master Jimmy Watson was asked to draw the lucky number and Bro George Kernan was the one to receive the prize.
Hearty community singing was indulged in for a while with Bro Doug Millson at the piano, and then old Santa Clause appeared upon the scene. The very attractive Christmas Tree contained many presents for some of the member around the tables and great fun was enjoyed as the recipients opened their parcels, which contained amusing articles of all kinds. Those receiving gifts were, Bros S Gifford, W J Crowhurst, J Nelson, Geo Kernan, W Oke, C Young, E Fleming, W Shepherd, N Armstrong, W Trawin, C Greenaway, W Pennington, Fred Hawkins, A Wilson, Chas Britton, T Westlick, Jimmy Watson, Wm Roach, Doug Millsion.
Mr Wm Roach rendered two violin solos which pleased the boys very much and was a delightful break in the fun and hilarity that was very evident at this stage. Just before the proceedings were brought to a close, there seemed to be a commotion at one of the doors, and two or three of the brethren appeared struggling with some huge affair, all covered over so no one could see what it was, and it was brought to the centre of the room, in front of the head table where sat a number of older Past Grand's, including Bro W T Greenaway, the oldest Past Grand in the room, seated to the left of the chairman (it was all beautifully planned) and Bro Howard Reeve was asked to say a few words, which were read from a beautifully illuminated address as follows:-
To Mr W T Greenaway,
Port Hope, Ontario.
Dear Bro Greenaway:-
We your friends and brothers, desire to take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation of your long and faithful service as a member of Durham Lodge No 78, IOOF.
For 'Forty-Four Years' you have been a member of our Fraternity, during which time you have served forty-one as Chaplain, which is sufficient evidence in itself of the high esteem in which you are held by your brethren.
This honour, so consistently bestowed upon you through the years, has not been without merit upon your part. During this long period of time you have been one of our most ardent workers, faithful in attendance, and by precept and example always upholding with dignity and respect the principles of the Order. Nor have your activities been confined solely to your Lodge. Business, Town and Church have felt the leavening influence of your sterling character, and the whole Community has been enriched by your faithful and worthwhile effort.
Such service must inevitably find its own rewards in the satisfaction which it brings to the one who so serves. Yet; it is surely fitting that others should note the same and in some tangible way attempt to express their gratitude.
Accordingly; we, Officers and Members of Durham LodgeNo 78, IOOF wish to present to you this 'Fireside Chair' with the hope that you may have many years ahead in which to enjoy it, and that what comfort and joy it may give you may in some measure prove a recompense for all your years of labour and love among us.
Signed,
G Ronald Nixon, John Ham, C A McElroy
Port Hope, Ontario
Dec 21st, 1937.
It was a complete surprise to the one thus honoured and this veteran Oddfellow was quite at a loss for words in which to express his deep appreciation for the sentiments contained in the address and the handsome gift of a large fire-side chair. After becoming somewhat calmer, he told the boys how much he appreciated the gift, but above all he valued more than he could express in words the love and esteem of every member of the lodge which had prompted the wondferful Christmas surprise.
Bro Greenaway has occupied the Chaplain's chair in Durham Lodge for 41 years, it being the first position he was appointed to on joining the Order, and the last one to be occupied when last October he resigned in favour of a very fine young member, Bro Frank Corbett.
The boys sang very heartily 'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow,' and 'Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow,' and the gathering broke up, all well pleased that the event had been so successfully carried out.

from the Evening Guide  Wednesday December 22, 1937
WEDDING BELLS - Duchesne-Harwood - At 7 o'clock on Saturday evening, St Mark's Church was the scene of a quiet 'but charming' wedding, when Ivy Marian, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr J E Harwood, was united in marriage to Paul Gerard, son of Mrs and the late Mr Joseph Duchesne of Ottawa. The Rev W B Jennings was the clergyman in charge of the service. The bride was dressed in a Gulf Stream blue suit with navy accessories and fur throw, and wore a corsage bouquet of Sweetheart roses. The matron of honour, Mrs George Harwood, sister-in-law of the bride, wore a Wallace blue dress with black accesories, and a corsage of pink roses. The best man was Mr George Harwood. During the signing of the register, the choir sang 'O Perfect Love' and 'Holy, Heavenly Love', with Mr Norman S Choate, the church organist, presiding at the organ. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs Harwood, who received the thirty-five guests who were present. Mrs Harwood wore a mauve dress with black accessories. Among the guests were the Rev and Mrs Spencer, of Japan. The bride and groom left on a honeymoon to Western points and will live in Port Hope upon their return.

from the Evening Guide  Wednesday March 30, 1938
GUIDE EMPLOYEE FOR 55 YEARS MARKS BIRTHDAY
W T Greenaway Receives Congratulations of Many Friends on Birthday
Congratulations are in order to W T Greenaway, of The Guide staff, who is celebrating his 78th birthday to-day.
Mr Greenaway was born in Bowmanville, March 30, 1860, and educated in the public and high schools there. He learned the printing business in the office of 'The Observer,' the official organ of the Bible Christian denomination.
In 1879, he came to Port Hope, where he entered the employ of The News, then edited by W T R Preston who sold it after three and a half years to the late George Wilson. It was at that time amalgamated with The Guide, the staff of which Mr Greenaway joined July 23, 1883. A few years later, he was appointed foreman of the plant, which position he held until February 13, 1937, when he retired from the active duties of the office. He is still connected with The Guide, in a somewhat less arduous but more important position with the paper, which highly values his work and experience.
Mr Greenaway has been a member of the Methodist and United church in Bowmanville and Port Hope for about 64 years and a faithful Sunday school teacher for 40 years. He is an elder, trustee and member of the official board. This indefatigable gentleman has been a member of the Oddfellows for 45 years and of Hope Lodge, No 114, AF&AM, for more than 20 years.