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Geddes, Hilda
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1907-2001
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Hilda Geddes was the daughter of John A. Geddes. Like her father she was very active in the community. She was the organist at the church, pianist at the family "dance hall', first president of the local Women's Institute, active in the Rebekah Lodge, and Secretary-Treasurer of the church. Since her retirement she has rented summer cottages including one built out of the remains of the old Snow Road Station.
In 1940 she entered the Civil Service in Ottawa where she worked in various departments until her retirement in 1967. While in Ottawa Miss Geddes was in little theatre in Ottawa, including receiving a "best performance by and actress" award for one of her roles.
Miss Geddes has written several books about the history of Snow Road Station and area.
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- English