A few years ago, Windsorite Dave MacRae posted a news clipping on our Facebook site, “Windsor Ontario Then” detailing the tragic story of his Uncle Jack MacRae who was a member of a local motorcycle club called The Throttle Twisters. His parents, Sadie and Archie MacRae, were also members of the jinxed club but lived to tell the tale.
Dave's mom Sadie MacRae (love this photo!!) taken in Windsor 1950
Dave's dad, Archie MacRae. Cool hat! ( taken in Windsor 1950)
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About History Babe
How history was taught in my day: memorize lots of boring dates and facts, watch corny old history films. There was one bright spot, however. Grade 9 history at Walkerville Collegiate with Miss Falls (Georgina) when she taught a section on local history and took us on a field trip to explore some of Windsor's built heritage.
Due to a peculiar series of events, celebrating local history became part of my business.
My company, (partner is Chris Edwards,) Walkerville Publishing Inc., launched "The Walkerville Times" in 1999, which in due course became "The Times Magazine". Our goal was to make history real. The publication ceased production in 2006 (a long story) and my blog, windsorthenwindsornow.wordpress.com was born to satisfy readers who continued clamoring for its return.
I am a writer, editor, blogger, photographer, mother, wife, sister, activist, traveller, gardener, knitter, masters track & field competitor, glass is nearly full person. I also am the Project Coordinator for Leadership Advancement for Women in Sport: www.leadingwomeninsport.com
It was a tragic thing that happened to my mothers cousin. So many times I heard of this story & that’s why my mom today still is uncomfortable with me jumping in the saddle of my bike. She then once again reminds me of her cousin Archie.
(Rita Johnson Bodchon) my mom
Bob Bodchon
How does that happen? Bad Luck, I guess but rather spooky none the less. I doubt I would have joined that club after reading your update.
Bad luck and no helmets!!