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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1958
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show municipal body and camp township discussing gas camp agreements and rights of applicants, with references to gas pipes, assent of utilities, and official offices. The text mentions hearings, time standards, and legal notices among attorneys and local officials.
Fire activity last week in Millbrook included three fires in a single day. A grass fire near Mr Milton Challett's residence damaged a hen house, another blaze likely spread from the dump destroyed an old shack, and a grass plot by Arthur Trick's home was quickly controlled.
Mr and Mrs Howard Lunn observed their 47th wedding anniversary over the weekend at their son Orville’s Peterborough home. The family gathered and presented a beautiful upholstered chair as a surprise gift.
Tuesday April 29 dinner will be served from 7 p.m. in St Andrew's United Church Hall. The event is sponsored by the Agricultural Committee of the Millbrook and District Chamber of Commerce.
The Rev H C Quinn rector of the Parish of Cavan has accepted a call to St Luke s Church Sain John NB in the Fredericton diocese and will assume his new duties August 1. He has served Millbrook and district for two years and his congregations wish him and Mrs Quinn blessings.
Miss Bonnie Burns was named princess at a Memorial Centre beauty contest held on Saturday night April 19. She was chosen from 29 entrants and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Burns of 6 Maria Street Peterborough, granddaughter of Councillor and Mrs. Joseph H. Burns of Cavan Township. She weekended with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lunn in Peterborough. Also visiting were Mrs. Lewellyn Cooper of Memlo Park California and Mrs. George Beswetherick of Toronto staying with Mrs. L. Ingram and Mrs. A. Jeffrey.
Work on the new bridge on Distillery Street has begun with earth moved for a solid foundation, signaling construction progress for the structure.
Mr and Mrs Ernie E. Harker of South Creake Fakenham Norfolk formerly of Millbrook announce the birth of their daughter Penelope on Wednesday March 19 1958.
Mr. Fred Challice wearing a straw hat and an ice cream cone in his hand signals summer nearby. Elinore Crowley Carol Ridge and Judy Hobbs tilling soil at the school bridge corner appear to be digging with no ground hog union experience, a sight noted this week.
An empty beer bottle was left in the doorway with the note of appreciation for the last drop, described as a kind gesture from a generous neighbor or passerby. The act is framed as a small kindness in daily life.
A small brown owl lay dead in Coulter's Store doorway Sunday morning. Discovered by James Larmer, the wise looking bird had blood drops on the floor and may have struck a sharp object under Milbrook's Broadway bright lights.
A fast moving jet flyer vanishes over Mill Brook on a Saturday, leaving vapour trails that blur places to the size of Millbrook. The piece hints the traveler may have wished to appear in King Street's Seen on King Street column.
A brisk departure by the Millbrook Fire Brigade was observed as they moved from the East end toward the West end. The speedy responders stirred chatter, joking they would not chase a global blaze like Sputnik, noting their swift response as the main takeaway.
Cecil McMahon tops the Armstrong house to install a new roof. The aging craftsman stays focused on the task, not pausing for coffee or admiring onlookers, having completed a prior job for the narrator and valuing work over leisure.
A large quantity of heavy machinery and a dirt pile were seen around Millbrook Creamery and Bremner's Garage. The text suggests Mr. Jeffrey, who spent part of the winter in Florida, may be moving a palm tree to his premises as a keepsake of the sunny south.
Trinity Church Sr W A The Marsh sponsors a home baking sale at Coulter Bros Store on Saturday April 26 from 3 to 5 PM. Proceeds support church activities.
Millbrook Baseball Club members and anyone interested in baseball for the coming season are urged to attend a council chamber meeting at Town Hall THIS EVENING at 8.06 o'clock.
On Sunday morning at Cavan United Church the 1st Cavan Scout Troop Flag, a gift from the Mothers' Auxiliary, was dedicated by Scout Chaplain Rev. Francis Chisholm. Present were Mrs. H. Kennedy, Scout master C. Tripp, Bobby Allen and Paul Winslow.
A Millbrook Lions Club sponsored event called Mammoth Share-the-Wealth Bingo will be held at Millbrook Armouries on Saturday May 17. Proceeds support local community projects and club activities.
Citizens are reminded to move clocks ahead one hour on Sunday morning April 27. The notice adds a humorous warning that failing to adjust will result in losing an hour of life, urging people to act to avoid being gypped of time.
The Golden Sheaf Rebekah Lodge will hold a baking sale in the I.C.C.F. Hall on Saturday May 10. The notice urges residents to remember the date and attend.
The Millbrook and District Agricultural Dinner is set for April 29 at United Church Hall starting 7.00 p.m. Dr RB P Vivian will be guest speaker addressing his visit to NATO.
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