Note from Joanne
I have borrowed, from one of my aunts, a book of newspaper articles that my g-grandmother saved. My g-grandmother, Elizabeth (Covey) Edwards was born and raised in Midland and spent her married life in Vasey. Hope these help someone.

W.J. GREENLAW
A native of Vasey, William Joseph Greenlaw died at his home in Midland, Jun 7. In his 72nd year, Mr. Greenlaw had been ill for some months. Brought up in Vasey, where he attended S.S. No. 11, Tay, he farmed and resided on the Greenlaw homestead, Con. 3, Medonte, until six years ago, when he moved to Midland. In 1911, Mr. Greenlaw was married in Vasey to the former Lillie Moss McMahon, who survives. As a member of Vasey United Church, he had served as treasurer, steward and elder, and before leaving the community was made an honorary elder. For approximately 50 years he was a member of the choir, and for a number of years was church delegate to Conference. On moving to Midland, he became a member of St. Paul's United Church choir. Mr. Greenlaw was a Conservative in politics: a past master of LOL, 622, Vasey, and was a past commander of Waverley District Scarlet Chapter. He also served as a trustee on the school board for approximately 15 years, and was O.E.A. delegate for several years. Fond of music, during his younger years Mr. Greenlaw was leader of Vasey Brass Band, and of recent years was a member and director of the Huronia choral Society in Midland. Interested in sport, he was an ardent fan of baseball and hockey. Surviving besides his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Harold Cowden (Pearl), Vasey; Mrs. Ivan Vasey (Elva), Orillia, Mrs. Mary Brand and Mrs. Gordon Smith (Joan) both of Midland. There are nine grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, James of Toronto; David of Perth and Frank Greenlaw of Teeswater, and three sisters, Mrs. Robert McMahon, Fort William; Mrs. Wm. Boyes and Mrs. Ewart Brown, both of Toronto. Funeral service, under auspices of Vasey LOL, No. 622, was conducted in Vasey United Church, Jun 9, by Rev. W.R. Auld, assisted by Rev. W.J. Burton. Interment was in Vasey Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Wm. Steer, W.H. Taylor, Alex Docherty, Richard Vasey, Herman Robinson, R.W. Irwin. Active bears wee Alvah Steward, Thomas Robinson, Roy Edwards, Wilbert Woods, Kenneth Robinson and Ted Vasey. Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the service came from Fort William, Toronto, Perth, Galt, London, Cookstown, Barrie, Orillia, Ivy, Peterborough and the surrounding district.

MRS. M.A. FERGUSON
Coldwater -- Rev. R. Guthrie of Bethel Baptist Church, Orillia, conducted a funeral service at Robinson's Funeral Home, Coldwater, Jun 17, for Mrs. Margaret Alma Ferguson, who died at Penetanguishene Tuesday, in her 70th year. Interment was in Coldwater cemetery.

GRANDSON PERFORMS CEREMONY
Baptismal Fond was dedicated to Walter Bovair's memory. An impressive dedication service was held November 13, at Temperanceville Church when a baptismal font was dedicated in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Bovair by their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Jennings and family. Ewart Jennings, a member of the fifth generation to live at Highview Farms, made the dedication on behalf of the family, with Rev. Garnet Lynd, port Credit, officiating. Mr. Jennings spoke of the fact that his grandmother had been born on the Highview Farm, where she and her husband lived after their marriage. They were members of Temperanceville Church where Mrs. Bovair was made a life member of Temperanceville W.A. She was president for thirteen years. Mr. Bovair was an honorary elder. Fond memories of his grandparents and pleasant reminiscences of his youth as a member of the household where they all resided, were recalled by Mr. Jennings. In closing, he read a beautiful verse in memory of these find Christian people whose memory will always be cherished by those who knew them so well in Temperanceville. Rev. Victor Wood conducted the evening service with Rev. Garnet Lynd as guest preacher, who also conducted the dedication service.

MRS. MARY JANE MORRISON
Death claimed one of Tay township's much respected old pioneer settlers when Mrs. Mary Jane Morrison of Vasey died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. John Dunlop, Victoria Harbor, on Tuesday, Feb. 1st. Her maiden name was Mary Jane Pew, of Waverley. Born September 16th, 1852, she married John Campbell on Nov. 1st 1871, and came to live at Vasey. After his death she married the late John Morrison of Waubaushene in 1899. She was an active church worker and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn, four daughters and one son, James W. Campbell, Vasey; (Maggie), Mrs. W.W. Bell, New Boston, Mich; (Lovina) Mrs. M.B. Conklin, Detroit, Mich; (Mary) Mrs. Jas. McCuaig, Detroit, Mich; (Bertha) Mrs. Wm. J. McLeod, Coldwater, three sisters, (Carrie), Mrs. Robert Jennett, Allendale; (Alice), Mrs. Robert Brown, Waverley; (Maggie), Mrs. Joe Dann, Deloraine, Man; thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The funeral service was held in the United Church, Victoria Harbour, Friday, Feb 4th at 2 p.m., the service being conducted by the Rev. Mr. Flatt, Rev. Mr. Good, Rev. Mr. Pyne, Rev. Mr. Shierk and Rev. Mr. Bricker. The pallbearers were Donald Brown, Lemore McLeod, Roy Goodfellow, Alex Truax, Harry Campbell, Milton Racher. Floral tributes were received from the family, Dunlop grandchildren, Victoria Harbor; Olive and Lemore McLeod, Coldwater, The Truax family, Midland; Vasey Ladies Aid; Vasey Women's Institute; Alliance Tabernacle, Midland; Mr. and Mrs. Abe Irish, Midland. The body was removed to Lakeview Cemetery vault until spring and interment will be made in Vasey Cemetery.

Mrs. Susan Moore Dies on Eve of Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Just two months before the celebration of her sixtieth wedding anniversary, the death of Mrs. Susan Moore, wife of James Moore, 376 Hugel Street, Midland, came as a distinct shock to her wide circle of friends. Born in Durham County, Mrs. Moore came to Midland over 60 years ago, met and married her husband here, on December 20, 1880. They resided in Midland since that date. Husband and five children survive; Jack, Toronto; Thomas, R.C.A.F. Halifax; Elmer and Albert, Midland; and Mrs. L. (Isabelle)Tullock, Midland. Three brothers and three sisters of Mrs. Moore all reside in Midland. They are Mrs. W. Nicholas Sr., Mrs. Tom Ferguson, Miss Della Bauks, Jack, Will and George Bawks. Five grandchildren also mourn the loss of Mrs. Moore: Mrs. A. Klingbell, Hamilton; William and Marion, Toronto; June Tullock and Marilyn Moore, Midland. Rev. W.R. Auld conducted the funeral services from the home of the deceased. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery.

GEORGE HENRY BAWKS
The last surviving member of a family of three boys and four girls, George Henry Bawks passed away, Saturday, June 30 in St. Andrews Hospital, Midland, following a stroke. Born in 1871 in Manvers, Durham County, he attended school in Orono. Mr. Bawks was a bachelor. He had lived in this community for the past 66 years and had been employed in earlier years at the sawmill, and more recently as a gardener. He resided at 80 Fifth St, Midland. Funeral service was conducted, July 3, by Rev. W.R. Auld from the funeral home of A. Barrie and Sons, with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Moore, Imer Moore, Jack Moore, Oliver Grigg, Arthur Bath and Murney Howard. Out-of-town friends and relatives attending the service were L. Bawks, Sudbury; Jack Moore, Toronto; and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thompson, Detroit.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Reay was the scene of a happy gathering on Tuesday when the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hewitt, celebrated the 45th anniversary of their marriage. Among the guests were Mrs. And Mrs. Thos. Hatherley, Mrs. Law, Patty and Ted Law, all of Winnipeg, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gardener of Gilford. Mrs. Gardener was the bridesmaid of forty-five years ago, and Mrs. Hatherley, the bride's cousin was also present on that occasion.

In Memoriam
BAWKS - In loving memory of William A. Bawks, who died June 8, 1947.
To one we will never forget
His absence to us is a sorrow
Hiss loss we will always regret.
Ever remembered by brothers John and George.

BAWKS -- In loving memory of Isabella Bawks who died May 28, 1947.
None knew her but to love here
None named her but in praise.
Ever remembered by brothers John and George.

Deaths

COLWILL
Leila May Montgomery, beloved wife of John Colwill, passed away Monday, Aug 2 1948 at her late residence east half of Lot 3, Con 6, Tay Twp. Resting at the home of her son Archer Colwill, Lot 2, Con 6, Tay Twp. Funeral service in United Church, Vasey, August 5th at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Vasey cemetery.

ANNIE VASEY
Following a lingering illness Annie Maria Russell, wife of Richard Vasey, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Jones, in Vasey, Friday, February 20. Born 67 years ago, at Vasey, she lived all her life in that community, except for a short period when the family resided at Evergreen. Mrs. Vasey was a faithful member of the United Church and an ardent worker in the Women's Institute, and the Red Cross during the war. Surviving Mrs. Vasey are her husband, two sons, Ivan, of Midland and Ted, of Vasey; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Jones (Reta), of Vasey, and Mrs. Bressette (Joyce), of Toronto; three brothers, Andrew and W.J. Russell, of Vasey, and Robert Russell of Winnipeg, and eleven grandchildren. One daughter, Ottaline, predeceased her 23 years ago.

Written in pencil at the top of this article is "Paper April 10th 1957"
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Lived in Vasey Area all His Life, Veteran Tay Farmer 87 Monday
There seems to be something about the North Simcoe air, especially in the Vasey-Waverley area, that makes people hate to leave the place. During the course of numerous interviews with persons who have marked golden wedding anniversaries (or even longer), or have long passed the allotted three score and ten years, this reporter has encountered a host of men and women who have never left that area for greener fields for any length of time. Such a man is James Robinson, who reached his 87th birthday Monday. Born on Lot 1, Con. 3, Tay, he has lived there all his life and confidentaly expects to die there some years from now. True, he wasn't born in the big red brick house on the south half of Lot 1, where he has lived for many years now. When he was born, and for many years afterwards, that half of the lot was just a huge bush. Even so it's only a few hundred rods from the old farm homestead established on the north half by the late Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Robinson, when them came out from Ireland in the last century. Jim was one of two boys and two girls born and raised on the old farm, and he is the last member of the family. Born April 8, 1870, he had to walk about a male and a half into Vasey, and about the same distance east, to get to a school He admits he had no particular desire, and even less time, for "book learning". "They used to put a nick in the post when I got to school two days hand-running," said Mr. Robinson, who was helping with the plowing on the 200-acre farm when he was 12 years old. Farming in the old days was a vastly different proposition to what it is today, he recalled. He made his own axe handles, wagon tongues, whippletrees, shovel handles etc., and most repairs were carried out right on the farm. "I could hire the best men who ever walked in shoe leather for $12.50 per month, plus board, in the early days of this century," Mr. Robinson recalled. "You had to hire them for that to be able to pay them when you were selling the best of oats at 15 cents per bushel, wheat and peas for 40 cents." "Why, I bought the best cow I ever owned for $23 around 1900," he remembered. Aside from the farm, Mr. Robinson's greatest interest has been the church. First it was the old Methodist Church at Vasey, and after 1925, the United Church. His bass voice was a feature of the choir for some 50 years, part of which time he served as its leader. Mr. Robinson also achieved an enviable record in Sunday School work, having taught Bible Class for both young men and adults for many years. He also served as treasurer of the Sunday School for 44 years, and was an elder and trustee of the church. In 1906 Mr. Robinson was married to the former Ida Laura Hazelton of Medonte, who died in 1947. They had one son Kenneth, who operates the old Greenlaw farm on Con. 4, Medonte and one daughter, Lottie, who keeps house for her father. Although he still enjoys fair health, Mr. Robinson no longer attempts to run a 200-acre farm. It's mostly used for pasture now, and he keeps an eye on cattle sent there by several farmers and drovers. While his hearing has failed slightly, the veteran farmer can still read without the use of glasses.

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