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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1958
Page
1
Court records reveal a redemption action filed in Cobourg. The notice lists the County and dates around December 30, with proceedings bearing on the public alleys and tenement interests. Parties names are partially obscured, but the act concerns legal redemption rights in a local property dispute.
Keith Clements and family, who relocated from Millbrook to Peterborough last summer, faced a severe setback when their new house was damaged by a fire Saturday. The blaze, believed to have started in a chimney hole after lighting a fire, caused about $3000 in damage.
In preparation for moving in, a bee heater is used to warm the house. The message also notes concern for Keith amid ongoing trouble.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Aiken announce the engagement of their second daughter Margaret M to Mr John M Killeen eldest son of Mr and Mrs J J Killeen Almonte Ontario The marriage will take place quietly December 27.
With less than two weeks until Saint Nick arrives in Millbrook, parade interest grows. Floats are being lined up, volunteers gather for community work, and a Santa entry by wild horses is suggested. Jas McMaster leads advertising while merchants donate. $30 more is needed to cover bands and prizes.
The piece recalls a mild fall followed by a sudden shift to winter as days shorten and frost remains doubtful. It signals snow potential and hints at Jack Frost taking hold, with longer nights and the sun moving back north as colder weather settles in.
The Durham County Liberal Association announced its regular annual meeting and officer election will be held at Newcastle Community Hall on Tuesday December 9 1958. President Robert Kent seeks re election. First Vice President Elmore Scott is also a candidate. guest speaker Frank A Enfield Tor to Barrister and former MP for Scarborough.
Family thanks friends and neighbours for gifts cards and visits during Mary’s hospital stay after the accident. Grateful for care from Dr Wright Rev G Meades Mrs Collins Allai Wright Mr Schwartz nurses and Peterborough Civic Hospital staff. Mr and Mrs Austin Patton also express thanks.
RBP No 945 will meet at Orange Hall Millbrook on Monday December Sth at 8 30 pm. A good attendance is requested. Election of officers for the year. Wm Hutchinson W P G H Elgar Reg.
Mrs. John Ferguson expresses gratitude to Civic Hospital staff Dr J W Wright Mrs Wright Mrs Collins Mr Alex Schwartz Rev G Meades pupils of S S 18 Cavan Trinity Church the Marsh teachers of Mill Brook and Cavan and all friends and neighbours for cards flowers fruit and calls during her hospital stay after an automobile accident.
Sale register for a December 6 1958 auction at Part 1 20 Can 11 Cavan Township one mile west of Springville. Property of Murray Wilson includes farm stock feed poultry and tractor equipment. Stanley Miller auctioneer R R 3 Peterborough phone Ri 2 3091 terms cash no reserve farm sold.
Mr and Mrs Walter Challes and Mr and Mrs Norman Fry have returned home after a two weeks trip to Mexico.
A progressive euchre will be held Monday December 15 at 8 15 p m in the Orange Hall Millbrook under the auspices of L C L No 79 Good prizes and lunch Admission 35 cents Everyone welcome
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