Topic: Caymanian Weekly
50 years ago: Joyful arrival of a sixth child for Powerys
“After spending three months vacation with his family, Mr. Denniston Ebanks left on June 30 for Canada to join the S.S. Emperor for National Bulk Carriers."
50 years ago: Plenty of summer travel for district residents
“Mrs. Ainslie Bodden left for Brunswick, Georgia via Jacksonville where she visited her daughter Mrs. Bradford Gressman (Margaret) and her family. It is hoped that Mrs. Bodden our famous pie maker will benefit greatly from her trip."
50 years ago: Beloved old grape tree collapses
“Speaking of a fallen grape tree in Bodden Town, a similar incident took place in Carmen Conolly’s yard a few weeks ago."
50 years ago: Septuagenarian Nettie Levy profiled
“Following our news item last week that a 74-year-old grandmother was looking after a newborn baby due to its mother’s illness, we now report a little further on this fine lady.
50 years ago: Windows arrive for Brac’s new high school
“The motor vessel Kirkco landed 22 packages of windows for the Secondary Modern School on Wednesday the 15th."
50 years ago: Mighty Sparrow thrills
50 Years Ago: “Audience spellbound by Mighty Sparrow: Club Inferno was packed for three nights this week for the show by the Mighty Sparrow."
50 years ago: Burglaries thwarted thanks to a tip
“On the night of the 21st-22nd there were three break-ins in the centre of town."
50 years ago: Chemical Trader crew members pay a visit to family
“Returning on Thursday 16th were Mrs. Linton Whittaker and family, who went to Miami to re-register, and her sister-in-law, Gloria Whittaker.
50 years ago: Robert Lee Berry earns military accolades
“On April 1, Robert Lee Berry, son of Mrs. Lyndal Berry and the late John Berry, formerly of Bodden Town, began his training at the U.S. Training Center, Infantry, Fort Dix, New Jersey."
50 years ago: Spelling bee creates a buzz
An inter-schools spelling bee competition will be held at the West End School on Friday, June 24, the three primary schools competing.
50 years ago: Kudos for West Bayer in US Air Force
“Staff Sgt. Dale M. Banks is one of our Cayman boys who has done well in the U.S. Armed Forces. Dale is the younger son of Mrs. Iola C. Banks of West Bay."
50 years ago: Seymours welcome baby Claudette; administrator takes leave
In the June 22, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Caymanian Weekly, George Town correspondent Frances Bodden wrote:
50 years ago: New babies bring joy in the district
“Born to Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Jervis on May 26, God’s precious gift of a daughter. Mother and baby doing well."
50 years ago: Minister experiences hurricane at sea
“Arriving from the Republic of Honduras on Sunday last were Mr. and Mrs. Esau Brooks and their infant daughter Wilmer. Their ship, the Day Dream which came into port in the early morning hours had left Honduras more than a week ago."
50 years ago: Numerous visitors make for a busy week
In the June 15, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote:
50 years ago: Sea rescues recounted and medical inadequacies highlighted
In the June 15, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
50 years ago: Ships weather Hurricane Alma; rainy Queen’s birthday
“The three ships which gave everyone cause for deep and sincere concern when hurricane Alma menaced the Caribbean last week, are … safe in George Town harbor."
50 years ago: Tornado wreaks destruction
50 years ago: “Telegram received from D.C.: Tornado hits Cayman Brac."
50 years ago: Business representatives tour airport
“On the 3rd of June, Members of the Legislative Assembly and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Tourist Board, Hotels Association and the airlines assembled at the airport at 10 a.m."
50 years ago: Cemetery and post office improvements welcomed
“On Saturday, May 28, a sale was held at the Town Hall in aid of a fence for the cemetery."
50 years ago: Educator Layman Scott heads abroad
“Mr. V.L. Jackson, Director of Education, was on a routine visit from May 22 to 26. On Wednesday evening he met with the members of the Board of Education and teachers in a stimulating meeting."
50 years ago: New home for popular Sunday School
“Mrs. Harley Jackson has been holding Sunday School in her house for eight years to help the smaller children who could not come out to West Bay. Her school has grown to 65 on the roll."
50 years ago: Caymanians go to the Indianapolis 500
“After being home for four weeks Mr. William Banker returned to his job in Puerto Rico. He is employed by the Indian Towing Company of New Orleans, Louisiana."
50 years ago: Turtlers return from Mosquito Cays
“After completing a successful three months on the Mosquito Cays, the turtle trappers returned to their wives and loved ones on May 17. As a result, meat has been plentiful but at various prices."
50 years ago: Crusade wraps up, mosquito film screens
“The twenty night ‘Hour of Prophecy’ campaign came to an end on Sunday May 22. The final message ‘O! My Conscience!’ dealing with the unpardonable sin was a fitting conclusion to this series of meetings."
50 years ago: A historic trip to Trinidad
“On Sunday, May 15, Mr. K.P. Tibbetts, MLA for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, returned after a fortnight’s absence during which he attended the 1966 C.P.A. Registered Conference in Trinidad and Tobago."
50 years ago: William Lawrence Nixon profiled
“Serving as foreman of the jury at the recent murder trial was William Lawrence Nixon of George Town but this was no unusual occupation for Mr. Nixon."
50 years ago: Church and road construction progresses
In the May 18, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote:
50 years ago: Rachel Terry passes at 88
“Miss Rachel Terry, one of the many old inhabitants of this district, died on Monday evening, 9th of May. Miss Rachel, who came from a family of 10 children, is only survived by two brothers, Mr. Edward Terry of Bodden Town and Mr. Smythe Terry who has been away for many years."
50 years ago: Foster Dixon wedding and homecomings
“The community of Spot Bay and other friends gathered at the Church of God (Full) Gospel Hall for the wedding of Miss Odette Lucille Foster to Mr. Denis Emil Dixon on Saturday evening last."
50 years ago: Dilbert Bush wedding; family visits
“A quiet wedding was solemnized on the 12th in the Pilgrim Holiness Parsonage, when Mr. Reginald Dilbert took as his bride Mrs. Andeen Bush, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dermot Bush."
50 years ago: Triple C play ramps up
“Students of Triple C High School are putting the final touches on the play, ‘Onions in the Stew,’ to be presented in the George Town Town Hall on Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21st, at 8 p.m."
50 years ago: District pride in two young seamen
“Those arriving recently were Mr. Patrick Frederick, who went to Miami on a short business trip, and Mr. Clinton Whittaker, employee of National Bulk Carriers, who has come to spend his vacation with family and friends.
50 years ago: Bodden Town’s first ever floor show
“The first floor show ever presented in Bodden Town was staged at the Ocean View Theatre on Friday night May 6.
50 years ago: Ebanks wedding and engagement
In the May 11, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote: “On the 5th, Miss Emma Grace Ebanks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Ebanks, became the bride of Mr. Wolsley Ebanks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ebanks of Northwest Point, at a ceremony performed by the Rev. John Croft in the Pilgrim Holiness Church."
50 years ago: CUC officially takes over
The May 11, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, reported: “Yesterday was ‘Take-Over Day’ so far as the supply of electricity in George Town and West Bay is concerned."
50 years ago: Community gathers for church groundbreaking
In the May 4, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote: “The ground-breaking ceremony for the new United Church took place on April 28th at 4:30 p.m."
50 years ago: A bus for the Brac
In the May 4, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Rich wrote: “Late afternoon Tuesday, 19th, as Captain Keith Tibbetts drove the green and gold [Chevrolet 48 passenger bus unloaded from the Motor Vessel Kirkchief] on to solid ground cheers of joy resounded through the atmosphere. Within seconds the sun slipped below the horizon."
50 years ago: Downed pole causes power outage
In the May 4, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote: “This district was without electricity from midnight on Saturday until 1 p.m. on Sunday"
50 years ago: Tour sheds light on GT schools
In the May 4, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town correspondent Frances Bodden wrote: “Ten members of the Board of Education visited schools in the George Town area on April 27."
50 years ago: Message in a bottle
In the April 27, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, East End correspondent Charles Dixon wrote: “Farmers are getting worried as the drought continues to endanger their crops. Water is scarce, and everywhere it is dry and dusty."
50 years ago: Girls’ Brigaders to visit Canada
In the April 27, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote: “Congratulations to Betty Ruth Ebanks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ebanks and Carol Ann Ebanks, daughter of Mrs. Dell Ebanks both of West Bay No. 3 Company, who have been selected for the Girls’ Brigade Canadian exchange visit."
50 years ago: Visits of note, and a home phone refused
During the last two weeks, there has been an increase in the number of people arriving and leaving Bodden Town
50 years ago: A bull arrives, an eatery opens
In the April 20, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
50 years ago: Heavy machinery a district first
“Miss Willene Byers, artist and gospel singer left on the 31st for her home in Cullman, Alabama. She spent 7 weeks here, most of her time was spent in Mt. Pleasant in the home of Mrs. Roy Ebanks.
50 years ago: Sybil McLaughlin heads to UK for training
Mr. Linford Pierson, internal auditor, Cayman Islands Government left for Jamaica on the 14th on 2 months vacation leave. While there he intends to use his time in studying accountancy, which examination is to take place in June. We wish for Mr. Pierson all success.
50 years ago: Easter services and some welcome rain
“Arriving home on Thursday 7th was Mr. Lloyd Whittaker of Old Man Bay. He is an employee of N.B.C. and had been hospitalized in California. Having had an operation on his knee, he spent seven weeks in the hospital there."
50 years ago: Mosquito research device spurs interest
“The newest resident on Cumber Avenue in this district is a goat. Not the Village Ram, but a scientific ram used by Dr. Giglioli in his mosquito research program.
50 years ago: New school for the Brac takes shape
“Picking one’s way over cliffs and rocks, looking at men taking stones from one place to another, observing others throwing up a coconut limb shade, suggests that one has nothing to do, but there are also corner profiles and an outlined area and men taking sights and stretching tapelines."
50 years ago: Van accident a bit of a mystery
“As the vehicle landed on its wheels, he had restarted the engine and drove very slowly back into West Bay with the object of returning to the house occupied by Mr. Jack Graham and Mr. Bill Bennett where he had earlier been visiting."
50 years ago: Young men make tracks in aviation field
In the April 20, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, George Town correspondent Frances Bodden wrote: “Mrs. Bertie Cooper and Dr. Collins arrived for a day’s stay in the island on April 14."
50 years ago: Celebrating a long life
“Mr. and Mrs. Wallington Watson of Spot Sand, Creek became the happy parents of a daughter on Friday, March 25 (9 pounds).
50 years ago: Woman’s Guild plans Sunday School fundraiser
“A quiet wedding was solemnized in the City Hall, Brooklyn, New York on March 9 when Mr. Jacob Manderson took as his bride Ms. Helen Bodden of West Bay. Witnesses were Mr. H. Lawson and Miss Lucille Ebanks, niece of the bridegroom."
50 years ago: Jackson wedding
The April 6, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, contained the following report: “A very lovely wedding was solemnized at the Church of God (Full Gospel), George Town, on March 30, when Emma Jane Jackson was married to Albert Otis Jackson, both of Savannah and both employed by the Cayman Islands Electricity Undertaking."
50 years ago: A busy time for seafarers
In the March 23, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, North Side correspondent Nettie McCoy wrote: “Leaving on Thursday 17th were Messrs. Harold Ebanks and Stanley Douglas to take up work with N.B.C."
50 years ago: Need for foreign domestic workers raises questions
Mr. William S. Terry, one of Bodden Town’s hard working farmer-fishermen, left the island on the 26th for the U.S. Mr. Terry has been an employee of N.B.C. for many years.
50 years ago: Island visits, baby shower and livestock plans
In the March 30, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote: “After an absence of 26 years, Mr. Henry Tomlinson paid a brief visit to his mother, Mrs. Almira and the family."
50 years ago: A death and a wedding
“News has been received of the death of Mrs. Terrence Ebanks, 67 years, which occurred in Isle of Pines on the 23rd. ‘Hillie,’ as she was affectionately called, left here many years ago and has never returned."
50 years ago: Women’s Guild conference invites all
“The 21st Annual Woman’s Guild Conference will be held at the United Church, West Bay, on 11th April."
50 years ago: Drivers’ road caution urged
In the March 30, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Haig Bodden wrote: “On the night ofBodden-50-years-logo-final April 10, the United Church at Bodden Town will present an Easter Pageant."
50 years ago: Scotts return to visit, Britton Grants leave
In the March 23, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote:
“More members of...
50 years ago: Work picks up for seamen
On Feb. 12, 1966, Mr. Robert L. Ebanks took as his bride Miss Sheila Maria Cuff of Bridgeton, N.J. Mr. Rupert Ebanks is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ackermon, also of Brooklyn, all formerly of West Bay, Grand Cayman.
50 years ago: A day at the races
A Day at the Races is not a term that can be used in its usual context in Cayman as we have no horse racing but we did have OUR ‘day at the races’ on Saturday last when many enjoyed participating in the Regatta organized by the C.I. Hotel Association.
50 years ago: Recounting a Florida visit
“As our readers are aware, I have been on a short vacation in Palmetto, Florida, with my brother and his wife."
50 years ago: Bodden Town correspondent resigns
“We much regret that due to pressure of professional and domestic commitments, Mr. A.B. Hunter has found it impossible to continue acting as our Bodden Town correspondent."
50 years ago: Youth in the spotlight
In the March 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote: “‘Massa’ George Saml. Scott of Watering Place returned on the 7th from Jamaica. He reported that he felt much better after receiving treatment at the University College Hospital."
50 years ago: Girls’ Brigade tea for Canadian trip
In the March 16, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates wrote: “Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman Ebanks and daughters Treaty Mae and Patricia arrived on the 12th from New York where they have been residing for a year. Treaty Mae plans to marry Mr. Carlyle Glidden on the 25th."
50 years ago: Interesting experiences abroad
In the March 9, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Cayman Brac correspondent Lilian Ritch wrote: “We welcome ‘home’ Mr. and Mrs. Don Farquhar and young Richard of Wilmington, Del. and Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Henry of Maryland."
50 years ago: Recent arrivals and a women’s event
In the March 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from North Side included: “Our North Side correspondent, Mrs. Nettie McCoy, has gone to Florida to spend a vacation with her brother Mr. Leslie Chisholm and his wife."
50 years ago: Call for proper conduct by off-duty police
In the March 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Arthur Hunter wrote: “A least 6 members of the Cayman Islands Police Force are from Bodden Town and therefore their conduct and welfare is of particular interest to the citizens of this area."
50 years ago: Truck hits house, one man hospitalized
In the March 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, West Bay correspondent Leila Yates reported: “On Feb. 22, a dance sponsored by the members of the P.T.A. was held in the Hub theatre, which Mr. Graham Ebanks gave for the occasion. The purpose was to raise funds for Cayman Preparatory School."
50 years ago: George Town’s airport renovations
In the March 2, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, the latest airport news included:
