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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary notice notes a house on Phone 21 fe with tenant I.D. anon 74 ity and Hen Garden reference. Includes dates 214-1-22 ek and unclear 1 1t. No clear action or jurisdiction found.
Mr. Lloyd Hooton was elected Reeve of Cavan Township for a fifth term on Monday. He faced opposition from council member Mr. Don Cathcart. In council races Joseph Burns led with 511 votes, followed by George Howden and Joseph Thorn. John Kinsman failed to regain a seat.
The Brownies met Wednesday November 27 at 4 15 p m in the Parish Hall with 21 present. After opening exercises they did semaphore knots and ball throwing. A discussion occurred in the Pow Wow ring and the gathering closed with taps. J O
Mrs A J Mulligan wintering in Maximo Ohio visited with Mr and Mrs Clifford Larmer on Sunday. Friends of Mrs Mary Weatherup regret her serious illness at Civic Hospital Peterborough. Mr and Mrs B Dawson George and Dorothy of Toronto visited the village weekend. Mr Geo Ellsworth and Mr F White were at Civic Hospital Peterborough last week to see Mr George Seney who remains in about the same condition.
Seven girls Linda Nelson Temple Nelson Gail Nelson Sandra Kennedy May Fickling Nancy Fallis and Norma White meet Fridays at 4 30 pm at Mrs Fickling's to donate two cents each until reaching one dollar. They gave the sum to Mrs P I Bentley for the Red Cross showing sacrifice over indulgence and praise for this thoughtful act.
The December meeting of St Andrew's W M S is set for Wednesday December 11 at 3 p m in the Parsonage. A good attendance is requested visitors are welcome and members should bring mite boxes Missionary Monthlys and join in the Christmas carol service.
A high school lassie with a new broom prepares to lead a clean sweep as a game begins. Youths greet Monday with skates on though snow and ice were fresh a day old, showing pep in the young and old alike.
Johnston Rowland drives cattle on a slick road with plans tied to next year’s Royal Winter Fair. The piece notes the cattle may be showcased as “the skating cattle from Millbrook.” A beer bottle shatters on the sidewalk, prompting questions about future beverage abundance after January 15 and whether Carrie Nation influenced the scene.
Coloured lights ready for the festive season, with remarks on last year’s setup. Jim McMaster appears in a bright shirt amid mild weather and holiday chatter while a speeding car near Tupper and King forces a sudden stop. A child darts across the road as drivers are urged to stop look and listen for safety.
The town invites all ages to join the Mammoth Parade in Millbrook on December 14 at 2 30 p m. Participants may enter floats costumes or decorated bikes wagons or sleighs and groups are welcome. Contact Gertrude C Dawe I L H Gray or Gordon F Trick to enter.
Councillor Weldon Coulter found a blue back dollar, the third such specimen in recent months. The doughnut shop baker issued the note via Ball's Grocery Store, Ball's proprietor Melville Ball. The town seeks an explanation for these odd bills.
The Women’s Institute organizes a Baking and Apron Sale at Coulter’s Store on Saturday December 7 at 3 p.m. The event features homemade baked goods and aprons for sale to raise funds.
Applications will be received until December 9, 1957, at 5 p.m. for an Auditor for the Township of Manvers. The Council reserves the right to accept any or none of the applications. Ross Davidson, Clerk, Bethany, Ont.
In loving memory of Ambrose Little who passed away December 2 1952. Within our store of memories he holds a place apart. For no one else can ever be more cherished in our hearts. Ever remembered and sadly missed by his wife and family.
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