Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year…

1912:

• On Thursday evening last, the Bijou Opera House was crowded to the doors for the mock trial of “Breach of Promise”.
• Sunday last was observed in the Protestant churches throughout the world as Temperance Sunday.
• Messrs. Chas. and Grant Sprague of Prince Edward County left last week with 75 head of young cattle, destined for Clive, Alberta, where they are going into the ranching business.

1952:

• Mr. Wm. Norton, Globe Hotel Manager, underwent an emergency appendectomy on Wednesday. He is progressing favourably.
• Good progress is being made on the extension to the pumping station and filtration plant, which is related to providing an increased water supply to town.
• Wednesday next sees East Lake ladies serving a chicken supper in the school house there. Good cooks, these ladies promise a bountiful repast.

1972:

• The first general meeting of the Wellington Home and School will be held at the school next Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m.
• Mrs. Harry Richardson spent 10 days in Kitchener with her son, Earl Richardson and wife.
• Miss Margaret Elmy, London, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Elmy.

1982:

• About 20-25 full and part-time staff will lose their jobs when the VanDusen Home on Hill Street phases out services.
• Vandals broke into the new marina building at Picton Harbour Park during the weekend.
• Mayor Don King swept back into office by nearly a three-to-one margin Monday as he defeated the challenger, Councillor Bob King, 1,504 to 527.