Vimy Memorial Dinner Draws Local Veterans
About 85 Millbrook and District veterans attended the Vimy Memorial Dinner at the Legion Hall. Major L. J. Stuart introduced Col. J. A. Dewart MC ED S. Dewart recalled the 1917 Vimy Ridge attack by the Canadian Corps, praising valor and memory. Other contributors included Rev H C Quinn Rev F P Chisholm Ron Palmer Homer Ouellette and George Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Vimy
Legion Hall
Legion’s Women’s Auxiliary
George Howden
L. J. Stuart
J. A. Dewart
M.C
E.S
Canada
H. C. Quinn
F. P. Chisholm
Ron Palmer
Homer Ouellette
George Patton
A.A
For Sale Large brick house in Millbrook district
For Sale a large brick house in Millbrook with 11 rooms and finished third floor. Hot water heating by stoker, garage, and attractive lawns with maple trees and fruit. All conveniences. Apply to Mrs. Spires Centre Street Millbrook PN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Chain Letter Chain Letter Gag Recited in Local Paper
A local reader shares a humorous old chestnut about a chain letter that promises happiness by sending a wife to the top name on the list. The note explains the absurd scam and recounts a man who supposedly broke the chain and got his wife back amid a grim closing twist.
Obituaries from Millbrook and Pontypool area
Obituaries for Benjamin Franklin Olan Alvina Wright Maude Finnemore list survivors from Millbrook Pontypool and surrounding area. Services held April 15 for Olan and April 16 for Finnemore with J W Haw Funeral Home coordinating final arrangements and Gardiner Cemetery interments.
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Olan
Benjamin Franklin
R.R. 2
Millbrook
Benjamin F. Olan
Mary Elizabeth Langstaff
Delbert
Lawrence
Stanley
Alvin
Pontypool
Luther
Richard
Robert Guthrie
Edna
Mervin Kennedy
Stella
Cgilbank
Harvey
Peterborough Civic Hospital
Alvina Wright
Harvey Gilbank
Ontario
Earl
Leonard
Little Britain
Kenneth
Burketon
Wilfred Lunn
Arlene
Peterborough
Clifford
Wesley
Pontipool
Raymond Gilbank
Nestleton
Ont
Ballyduff
J. W. Haw
Finnemore
Maude
Maude Finnemore
James
Mary Finnemore
John Finnemore
C. S. Delehay
Charlotte
Gainsboro
Sask
F. P. Chisholm
Gardiner’s Cemetery
Houses urgently wanted in Millbrook district
Urgent home seekers in Millbrook area seek listings through local agent phone 223-1-13 or Peterborough RI. 3-3593 and contact Lorne Smith, Realtor, for immediate assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Peterborough RI
Lorne Smith
Plans Made for Apron Sale and Cafeteria
Mrs. H A Turner hosted the St Thomas Anglican Women Auxiliary meeting with President Mrs. Fal lis leading prayers and the reading from St Luke. Minutes were read by Miss Douglas Sheppard, the treasurer reported a bank balance, and quilting finished on two large quilts and a baby quilt. The group planned a selling event for hand made aprons and cafeteria items to be held in the Waiting Room with the Women's Guild, plus a note on school aid to Indian children in Prince Albert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Turner
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
R. S. Fallis
J. W. Hilton
Douglas Sheppard
Muriel Smith
W.A
Diocese of
Toronto
Auction Sale of Mrs Whiteside Property at Manvera Lot 11
An auction sale of live stock and furniture belonging to Mrs Willis Whiteside will take place at residence Lot 11 Concession 8 Manerva at 1 30 p m Saturday April 20. Terms cash with no reserve. Ted Spencley clerk R J Payne Pontypool auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Whiteside
Manvera
Ted Spencley
R. J. Payne
Pontypool
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Neil Gibb
Cobourg
Ralph Greer
Bailiebore
Montcalm
Young
Bailieboro
Elmer Hoge
Rodney Oats
Arnold Brown
R.R
Brent Seed
Ken Reid
Reaboro
Reg. Gibbs
Rawleigh
Montreal
Que
Fraserville
Ida
Janetville
Enniskillen
Campbellcroft
Delorimier Dept
Station C
P.S
Charles H. Barnard
Asia
Jim Fawcett
Adam
H. Quellette
General Insurance
Victoria and Grey Trust Company
George ST
Buick
General Motors
ISG
Keith Clements
Cathcart Motors
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