Old Boys and Girls Reunion Proposed by Arnold Armstrong
A Seine letter from Arnold Armstrong urges a village reunion for Cavan and Millbrook alumni after many decades. He lists former players and local figures spanning Canada and beyond, and asks readers to support reviving the event with a festive, community tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Armstrong
Hod
Linden Russell
England
Foster Russell
Cobourg
Ernest Burnham
Belleville
Gilmour
Peterborough
Seen on King St. Cobourg Letter Replies Found
Cobourg Ont Nov 17 1957 letter dated Nov 10 referenced in local column The Repor shows community messages and brief replies interwoven with city notes. The item captures town chatter and reader correspondence typical of a late 1950s local page.
Appreciates Millbrook Hospitality at 987 Minto St
A note thanks Millbrook hospitality for the social column write up of a visit a month earlier. The writer recalls a Canadian village, the mother’s memories, and the family’s first home in Canada around 1874 to 1879, expressing fond recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barringer
Millbrook
Canada
Millbrook Reporter Nostalgia and Holiday Wishes 1958
Hap Masters TV host and Millbrook figures are celebrated in a warm annual note. The writer recalls The Millbrook Reporter’s year, Ontario spellers, Hubert Fallis, and local luminaries while praising photojournalist Mr Strange now in Nova Scotia. Seasonal greetings extend to Mrs Parringer and the paper’s readers for a merry Christmas and prosperous 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Hubert Fallis
Hubert
Millbrook
Ottawa
Mr. Barringer
Mr. Strange
Colonial Coaches
Mill
Childhood memories of a Mill Brook visit
A letter recounts a revisited place with memories of Mr. Sutton, Mr. Fowler, Mr. Payne and others. It thanks a kind local guide who showed the old mill and spots, mentions snapshots taken, and notes connections to Winnipeg School Board nurse Mrs. Joseph Olson and cousin Miss Robinson. The writers send a nephew’s paper and warm regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Fowler
Payne
Joseph Olson
Winnipeg Schoo Board
Robinson
Rev. G. Guttormson
Rev. S. Guttormson
Cavalier
North Dakota
Millbrook
Millbrook Reporter Renewal Nostalgia Letter
Jas A Powell former B S Teacher writes from Ottawa in 1957 renewing the Millbrook Reporter. He reflects on the year’s rapid events, contrasts local Millbrook news with international affairs, and notes the municipality’s rich news year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. A. Powell
B.S
A. A. Strange
Ground Observer Detachment Alerts for Sputnik Rocket
The 54th Ground Observer Detachment at Millbrook was alerted Saturday evening at 4 o clock to be on watch for the Sputnik Rocket. All members were on a two hour alert status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Sputnick
H. V. Kent
Notice to Creditors of Margaret Caroline Steer Estate
Notice to creditors and others for the Estate of Margaret Caroline Steer late of Cobourg Northumberland formerly Manvers Durham Spinster who died about June 6 1957. Creditors must send particulars to Erdman Friesen solicitor for the Executor at 31 Walton Street Port Hope Ontario by December 14 1957. After that date the estate will be distributed and claims lacking notice will not be liable. Dated Port Hope November 13 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Caroline Steer
Cobourg
Northumberland
Manvers
Durham
Erdman Friesen
Port Hope
Walton Street
Ontario
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Cobourg Sentinel-Star
Mirror-Reporter
Picton
King Street
Aylmer A. Lefroy
King St
Cobourg, Ont
Minto St
Man
CNR
Action National
Hap’ Masters
You
Mrs. B. Guttormson and
Norman
O’connor
Millbrook Reporetr
H. Ouellette
General Insurance
CHE
Victoria and Grey Trust Company
George Street
Bethany
L. H. Gibson
Con
Cavan
Durham Co
Rawliegh’s
Richelieu
Montreal
Quebec
Rowanville
Hampton
Newcastle
Dept. JS
Familex
Delorimier
Station C
Que
Frederick Avenue
Merv
Smith
R.R
Peterborouh
Nick Peconi
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