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Mayor, 1944 - 1946
In 1892 George E. McMahon
was born the son of pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. James McMahon in Revelstoke, B.C. Twelve years
later they moved to Enderby. George first started his connection with the business life of
Enderby, at A. Reeves drugstore. After his
employment here he took a business course in Vancouver, which led him back to the area, to
work in the Fulton Hardware Co. Later on,
McMahon joined with Ed Mack to purchase the business. Their partnership of McMahon and
Mack continued to operate the store until 1950 when, for reasons of health, he sold out to
Mr. K. Samol. This led him to the management of the Monarch Theater, which he sold in 1913. His
retirement was constantly broken up by many short periods of help in his friends' stores.
These interludes of employment brought him back to the business life of Enderby which he
had always enjoyed.
George was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 50, I.O.O.F. since 1914, and Enderby Lodge No. 40, A.F. & A.M. since 1916. In
both lodges he held positions of high esteem. His enthusiasm in curling led him to become
president of the Enderby rink. Mr. McMahon believed in the necessity of sports, so no
matter if he participated in them or not, he contributed much of his help to support them.
George served in office as mayor for two years, 1944-1946, and for 22 years altogether he
served as Alderman. He was, as well, deeply interested in the nation and provincial
political affairs, and for 35 years he was active in the local conservative association.
On the morning of Dec. 25, 1957, Mr. George E. McMahon passed away, but his inspiration
helped keep the businesses of Enderby going.
Shawn Fennell, Kingsley Knust, Jason Danbrook
ALF School, 1989