South Group W A Hold Turkey Dinner at Hall
The South Group of St. Andrew's W A entertained their husbands with a turkey dinner in the Sunday School Hall on December 4. About 60 people attended including five children. Alberta Olan led the arrangements. Mr and Mrs Russell Kennedy shared colour slides from Europe, the West Coast, Boston and Cape Cod and aerial views of Millbrook. Christmas Cheer donations are requested by December 18. Next meeting will be in the New Year led by Mrs. Johnston Rowland.
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St. Andrew’s W.A
Alberta Olan
Rnsell Kennedy
Europe
West Coast
Boston
Cape Cod
Reg. Hopkins
Johnston Rowland
Body's worth about 98 cents in chemical elements
A provocative fact notes that if a human body were sold for the value of its chemical elements, the total would be about 98 cents. This figure highlights the minimal monetary value of the body's elemental composition compared with its immeasurable human significance.
Grace Church Ladies Aid Meeting Held at Mill Brook
December meeting of Grace Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid convened at Mrs Tom Skipp’s home in Mill Brook with 16 ladies present. Prayer led by Mrs Lorne Farrow, Christmas carol sung, a paper read by Mrs Haw, minutes read, treasurer’s report given, and Mizpah Benediction offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid
Tom Skipp
Millbrook
Lorne Farrow
Haw
Notice to Merchants for Christmas Greetings Submissions
The paper announces next issue will be final before Christmas. Merchants must submit greeting copy by Saturday December 14. There will be no Mirror-Reporter issue on December 26.
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Mirror-Reporter
Millbrook Declares Boxing Day Holiday December 26 1957
Millbrook council meeting notes declare December 26 1957 Boxing Day a civic holiday. Minutes record councilors Harrington Gibson North Raymes Coulter present, petitions on water main, and grants for Christmas lighting in the village business section. Several bills approved including hospitalization and debentures.
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Millbrook
Geo. F. Harrington
Lavern Gibson
Frank North
George Raymes
Weldon Coulter
Coulter
Gibson
Department of Public Welfare
Northumberland and Durham Health Unit
Lake Ontario Development Association
Associaton
King Street
Anne Street
Frederick Street
North and
Raymes
North
Millbrook Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus Fund
Bowmanville H.S
United Counties
Coun
Durham
H.S
S. Dalance
T. W. Belch
C. E. Hickey & Sons
Municipal World
Mary E Weatherup Dies in Civic Hospital
Mary E Weatherup of Port Hope passed away at Civic Hospital Peterborough last Friday after a lingering illness. A longtime resident of Mr. Ed. Larmer’s home, she raised four boys, aided the less fortunate, and remained active in church missions as a life member of the Mission Circle and WMS of St. Andrew's United Church. Funeral from J. W. Haw Funeral Home Millbrook to Gardiner's Cemetery featured Rev. Chisholm and Rev. Heustin. pallbearers included G H Lancashire and D R Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Hospital
Peterbrough
Mary E. Weatherup
J. W. Haw
Millbrook
Gardiner’s Cemetery
G. H. Lancashire
D. R. Fowler
R. Clements
Dick Watkins
Aubrey Fallis
Elwood Fallis
Christmas Gift Ideas at Gray's Rexall Drug Store
Holiday gift suggestions include McBrine luggage electric clocks cameras and supplies cosmetics from Yardley Shulton and Tweed plus boxed chocolates tobacco and cigarettes heating pads and vanity sets. Local items list includes public library grant balance and various small charges.
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Gray
Rexall Drug Store
McBrine
Kodak
Yardley, Shulton
Tweed
Desert Flower
Tiffany
Public Utilities and Fees Reported by Council
A brief council record notes totals for fees 16.60 and utilities 111.36, plus a fire department honorarium 385.00. Meeting adjourned. T. W. Belch, Clerk.
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T. W. Belch
Women’s Guild Elect Officers for 1958 at St Thomas
Members of the Women’s Guild of St Thomas Anglican Church held a Christmas party in the Parish Hall with dinner and gift exchange. Officers installed by Rev H C Quinn include President Miss Ellen Kent and Vice President Mrs William Hutchinson. A Christmas card list for 20 shut ins was drawn. supper and tree program set for December 12. Guests included Mrs W W Kennedy and others.
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Women’s Guide
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
W. W Kennedy
J. W. Wright
H. C. Quinn
Ellen Kent
Mirs
William Hutchinson
Fred Lowery
D. R. Fowler
G. H. Lancashire
P. 3
Hamilton
Anna Fair
Hutchinson
Miss Kent
W. W. Kennedy
Howson
Reginald Fallis
Rita Fraser
Dorothy Hutchinson
Three Flightless Birds Listed
A note identifies three non flying birds the emu kiwi and ostrich. It states that on March 21 and September 23 day and night are equal in length worldwide.
Seen On King S During The We
A fragmented local notice mentions a Wilson truck from Port Rope and Santa gifts. It notes boys with new hockey sticks and a Millbrook display. A bank scene hints at missing money tied to a bone-pile tale. Homer Quellette recounts toy car driving with tires squealing from present memory.
Card of Thanks for Margaret Patton Family Members
The Patton family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards flowers and condolences during Margaret Patton illness and loss Special thanks to Dr Tue Port Hope and Rev G M Bethany for care and prayers
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Margaret Patton
Neig
Speci
Tue
Port Hope
Rev. G. M of
Bethany
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South Group
W.A
Grace Church Ladies’ Aid Meeting
Cavan Township
L. A. Hooton
Cavan
Jack
Kinsman
A.E.L
Mary Weatherup
Civics
Pee Stete
Millbrook Public Library
Durham Telephones
H. M. Trick
Attwooll & Sheppard, Ibe
Ecoal
Cathcart Motors
Bachelor
King’s Men
Rubber Toys
Weer
Clifford Scott
Talbert Kellett
Ivan L. H. Gray
Ho Perel Tug
H. Ouellette
General Insurance
Women’s Guild
Ont
Anite CO
Rowanville
Hampton
Newcastle
Dept. JS
Familex
Delorimier
Montreal
Gander
M.strong
Gordon Might
Phone
Stanford Brown
Ida
Durham Co
Rawleigh
Richelieu
Monreal
Quest
H. Patton
Frederick Avenue
Merv. Smith
R.R
Peterborouh
Cobourg
Nick Peconi
Propreetor
J. H. Barringer
King S
Santa
Santa Pass Millbrook
Chris
Homer
Enna
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