Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
BR2009.20.69 |
Object Name |
Pamphlet |
Scope & Content |
An election pamphlet advertising Mary Fix for the position of Reeve, 1958. The printed paper pamphlet is made of blue paper folded in half and printed with black text. The front reads: "Re-elect Mary Fix Reeve. Sound Development Policy, Sound Financing, Sound Industrial Progress". The pamphlet lists her accomplishments and shows budget surpluses for the years she was in office. The bottom informs that the Township of Toronto Election will be on Saturday, December 13th, from 9:00 am to 6:00 am (1958). |
History |
Election pamphlet was produced during Mary Fix's election campaign for Toronto Township Reeve in late 1958. During this campaign, she was opposed by former Deputy Reeve and councillor Les Hughes. Mary was already serving as Reeve and had held the office since the end of 1957. She was also serving on the executive of the Ontario Association of Urban Rural Municipalities and a member of the Ontario Mayors' and Reeves' Association. During her campaign, she wrote: "..if elected, I can only say that the people who have followed my course of action can rest assured that I will be happy to continue to work for the progress of the Township with all the energy and optimism of one who loves to serve this Township which as become dearer to me over the years than any place on earth". (The Port Credit Weekly, December 11th, 1958) On election night, held on December 13th, 1958, Mary received 5264 votes while her opponent garnered 4504 votes. References: Candidates For Reeve Submit Their Stories. Mrs. Mary Fix. The Port Credit Weekly December 11th, 1958 Results of Dec. 13 Election for Toronto Township. The Port Credit Weekly. December 18th, 1958 |
Title |
Re-elect Mary Fix Reeve |
People |
Fix, Mary |