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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
2
The Cavan Council met in regular session at 1 p.m. in the Council Chamber with all members present. Lloyd A. Hooton chaired. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved on motion by Councillor Howden Deputy Reeve H.
Minutes show adoption of minutes and readings of correspondence from Daily Commercial News and various departments. Debates cover grants, school inspector appointments, road and wrecking bylaw, conventions, delinquent taxes, gravel contracts, and invitations to meetings with Millbrook council.
Bradburn and Councillor Burns move no action on Tile i Drainage. Carried. Thorn and Burns move to adjourn to Wednesday May 7 at 7 p.m. Zella M. Bentley, Clerk. Editor notes several accounts passed but held over due to space.
Mr and Mrs Ray Powell hosted a dinner to honor Boys Minor Hockey coaches on Thursday April 10 Progressive euchre with four tables was played Prize winners were ladies Lorne Farrow mens Elmer Hogg and consolation Joe Thompson Wilf Gillis presented engraved wallets to coaches Vince Crough Joe Thompson Elmer Hogg Lorne Farrow and Harold Moore in appreciation for their work Lunch was served Parents thank them for a wonderful job.
Expresses gratitude to parents who presented wallets to the Executive of the Minor Hockey Association on behalf of the executive.
An auction sale of household furniture and real estate the property of the late Mabel Price will be held in Bethany on Saturday April 19 beginning at 1 o'clock. Real estate offered subject to a reserve bid with 10 percent cash due day of sale and balance arrangements to be announced. Auctioneer R J Payne. A second sale of cement mixer steel mortar box lumber and carpenter tools the property of Mr Walter Rowland will be held in Bethany on Saturday April 19 about 4 30 p m after the Mabel Price sale. Terms cash.
At a large radio network marked by rapid turnover a secretary stepping out for a coffee break asks to be told the boss's name if he calls. The quip underscores disorganization within the network as staffers struggle to track leadership amid churn.
Mrs. Margaret Spires died Sunday March 30 1958 at her Millbrook home. Born in London England she lived much of her life in Oshawa later moving to Millbrook six years ago. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Bemis Mrs. Law Mrs. James and two sons Everett and Nelson plus twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral from her Millbrook home conducted by Rev W H Heustin with burial in Mount Lawn Oshawa. Large floral tribute and listed pallbearers and honorary bearers mark the service.
A notice invites the public to view the Ten Commandments exhibit at Cobourg starting April 25. Organizers emphasize accessibility and a clear display of the tablets for visitors and local schools.
Manvers Municipal Council met March 14 1958 with Reeve Argue present to discuss Warble Fly spray operations. Motions appointed Cecil Bulmer as Warble Fly Inspector 1958 at 2.25 per hour and transport sprayer unit. Walter Neals as inspector at 1.25 per hour plus .10 per mile. A 65 cent per head fee for inspecting unsprayed cattle and 15 cents per head for spraying was approved. A request to extend road grader payments over three years was carried. Meeting adjourned to April 8 1958 at 1 30 p.m.
Bethany Ont April 1958 Manvers Township Council met with all members and Reeve. Minutes read and approved. Tenders invited for 5 000 tons gravel crush and delivery within township under Road Superintendent supervision. Deposit required. bids due May 1958. Arch Ward of Department of Highways discussed purchases and services.
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