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    The Optimist club was developed in Oakville in 1948 with the goal to help the community by promoting optimism as an important philosophy of life.

    Photograph of a young girl preparing to give a speech.

    L to R: Bill Anderson, Almer Giddings, Jimmy Steed, unidentified, Harold Stirling, Mrs. Rose, Vern Dynes, unidentified, Ab Hoffman, John Robinson Clarke. 20 Dec 2021: As per the comments submitted, t

    A woman standing on a street in front of two horse and carriages.

    Boy dressed as a viking.

    Leadership campers gather at a local community centre.

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    Campers gathered around the campfire.

    A sporting goods store display with advertising for the N.H.L. Oldtimers vs. Triad "Oaks" hockey game.

    A picture of the exterior of the dining building at the Leadership camp.

    A car from the 1960s decorated with streamers.

    Children gather at a local ranch for some horseback riding.

    Paintings of the old Oakville Aquatic Club (top) and an Oakville historical house (bottom).

    (L to R) Herb Merry, John Moat, Bill Anderson, Jim Black.

    (L to R) Bill Anderson, Jim Black, S. Young, Herb Merry

    Guests in conversation at a Town banquet.

    (R) Kerr, M.P., Herb Merry, David Senst.

    (R) Al Masson, Herb Merry, David Senst

    (R to L) Herb Merry, Al Masson, David Senst

    (R to L) Kerr M.P., Mrs. Dunwoody, Mayor Al Masson