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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1958
Page
1
Partial OCR text describes council actions in 1958 involving corporation issue, rates, and payment obligations. It mentions the clerk and reeve, a 20 day period for a remedy, and publication dates including August and 14th.
Mr. Herb Trick displayed a radish root found after six weeks in the ground. A 24 inch root was brought to the office on Saturday, suggesting the plant sought moisture throughout its long stay. The tale evokes a historic dental joke about roots dipping deep.
Death claimed well known Cavan Township resident Ormie Larmer on Wednesday after a heart attack. Relatives and friends noted his steady spirits prior to the illness, with Wm Belch visiting Tuesday and finding him in good condition before his passing.
The annual Decoration Day will be held Sunday August 31 at 2 p m. Flowers may be left with Mrs. Bob Kinsman or Mrs. D L Lunn.
Mr and Mrs N Dunford of Buckingham Manor Oshawa were visitors in Millbrook on Wednesday.
Friends and relatives share updates on recoveries moves and visits. John Finnemore returns home from hospital. Buckhams move to Peterborough. Clarke family from Galt visit Wallace Point. Armstrong and Wood family visit St Catharines. Foottits attend Toronto Exhibition. Several others visit or travel to Peterborough Millbrook and surrounding towns with relatives and friends.
A man climbs a ladder while carrying a board and laughs at the same time. The scene prompts chatter about bad luck and superstition. Nathan Haw performs three actions at once, drawing circus remarks. Jack Pirie’s truck with two men may indicate plans to erect a graveyard stone. He’s a constant advertiser.
For rent a five room house with sun porch on Anne Street. Possession September 1. Apply V Crough after 6 pm at 1201 Millbrook. Phone number provided.
A car carries a massive thoroughbred dog in the back seat, its size and imposing presence likened to a lion ready to pounce, highlighting the striking resemblance and dramatic visual impact.
Mrs Frank Buck a Clarke Township native and Cavan summer resident died suddenly on Wednesday Aug 20 1958 at her home in Cavan She was daughter of the late John White and Mary Johnston Christena White lived in Clarke Township for years After marriage she lived in Detroit and spent the past decade summers in Cavan She leaves husband Frank W Buck two sons Dr Burns Milne Georgetown and Ronald Buck Detroit a daughter Mrs Ruddy Sommers of Detroit A sister Mrs William Sterling Idella of Toronto and a brother David White of Cavan Funeral from J W Haw Funeral Home Millbrook Aug 22 at 2 pm Rev Francis P Chisholm Port Dalhousie conducted pallbearers Wilson Sterling Elias White Buddy Sommers Ronald Buck George Rigby and Jack Armstrong Interment Blackstock Cemetery.
Mrs. George Martin thanks the doctors and nurses at Civic Hospital the South Group of St. Andrew's United Church the Ladies Orange Lodge friends neighbours for cards flowers and fruit during her hospital stay.
The first Brownies gathering for the fall and winter season is set for September 10 at 4 15 pm in the Parish Hall. New members aged 8 to 11 are welcome to join.
Christena White Buck died on Wednesday August 20 1958 in Cavan Ontario. She was the wife of Frank W Buck and mother of Doctor D Burns Milne and George Btown. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 pm at Home Mill Brook with interment in Blackstock Cemetery conducted by Rev Francis P Chisholm of Port Dalhousie.
Mrs Art Foottit won a door prize at the Lions Bingo held at the Civic Arena Monday night. The prize was a $219 seven inch table model Electro hone television. Congratulations, Mrs Foottit.
Mr John Finnemore wishes to thank the nurses and all who sent cards and flowers from Peterborough Civic Hospital and those who visited him while in hospital.
An Oddfellows service is held at 8 o'clock this evening at Comstock's Funeral Home in Peterborough for our late Brother R O Larmer.
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