James Henry Smith Bridgewater Bulletin, 7 April 1965, page 8, col. 1. From the collection of Linda Bedford A prominent and well known resident of Bridgewater, James Henry (Jimmie) Smith, 57, passed away at Dawson Memorial Hospital, Wednesday morning, after a brief illness. Born at Westville, he was educated at New Glasgow, and was for a time the editor of the New Glasgow Evening News. He later moved to Halifax where he was sports editor with the Chronicle Herald. He was president of Ashkin's Store, Bridgewater, until his retirement in 1957. A keen sportsman, he was instrumental in forming Little League Baseball in Bridgewater, and was one of the staunchest supporters of that game each summer. He also enjoyed curling, and was a member of the Bridgewater Curling Club. Survivors are his wife, Dora (Ashkin); one daughter, Joan, (Mrs. Peter R. Smith), Toronto; two brothers, George, Detroit, Michigan; and Joseph, Hamilton, Ontario; and two grandchildren. A private funeral service was held from the residence, York Street, on Saturday, with Rev. Luke Batdorf officiating. Interment was in the family plot, Caledonia.