Social and family visits across Ontario and beyond
Mr and Mrs Reg McKnight and family of Orillia with Bill Dean and daughter Donna of Garden Hill visited J H McKnight on Sunday. J T Crowley and Toronto friends were guests last Thursday. Melville McMahon of Cobourg visited Lav M Fallis over the weekend. Flying Officer M J Neave of Godrich visited Clifford and Thos Allin. Mrs J H Barringer saw her daughter in Scarboro last Thursday. A R Payne and family plan several weeks in St Petersburg Florida. Deputy Reeve J H McKnight and Mrs McKnight visited P Stinson in Cobourg. Clifford Allin and Thos Allin returned from a seven week trip including California to visit Mrs Allin's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. McKnight
Orillia
Bill Dean
Donna
Garden Hill
J. H. McKnight
J. T. Crowley
Toronto
Melville McMahon
Cobourg
Lav. M. Fallis
M. J. Neave
Godrich
Clifford Allin
Thos. Allin Sr
J. H. Barringer
Basil Tephens
Scarboro
Thursay
A. R. Payne
St. Petersburg
Fla
McKnight
Cavan
Attend the Church of Your Choice on Sunday
A concise reminder encouraging attendance at a church of the reader’s choosing this Sunday, emphasizing personal worship and participation in community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Your Choice
Mrs. T. A. Campbell Hosts Guild Meeting
The February gathering of St. Thomas Church Womens Guild at Mrs. T. A. Campbell's home drew a good attendance. President Miss Kent led prayers, and minutes and treasurer reports were approved. Members prepared five drapes for the rectory, sent cards to the sick, and finalized plans for a Home Baking Sale at Coulter's on Feb. 9 and a wedding catering event on Feb. 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Guild of
St. Thomas’ Church
Millbrook
T. A. Campbell
Miss Kent
Fred Lowery
Fowler
H. A. Turner
F. Lowery
Seen on King Street During The Week
A Cobourg Sentinel Star note records a shoe abandoned on the sidewalk and suggests a frightened child fled dogs or hurried away. Foster Russell and son discuss with Reeve Geo Harrington and Mrs Harrington after Sunday church. James Albert Smith performs a circus act on an icy road, slicing cedar trees with his car near Millbrook Creamery and Bremner's Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobourg
Foster Russell and Son
Reeve Geo. F. Harrington
Mrs. Harrington
Mr. Russell
James Albert Smith
Millbrook Creamery
Bremner
Spectators Observe Icy Road Conditions During Freeze
A crowd of rubber necks and a driver versus the slick surface as cars struggle in freezing rain. The scene highlights how spectators enjoy the moment while actual drivers face danger and disruption on the road.
Local nurse Ida Williams Prepares Stew Tin for Cold Snap
In a scene of practical readiness, Miss Ida Williams, a local health nurse, holds a small stew tin to warm herself if another cold snap arrives. She stands ready to cook, ensuring she stays warm during chilly weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Williams
Lads Fired 2000 Air Rifle Shots at Squirrel in Windsor Idyll
A pair of youths with an air rifle fired over two thousand shots at a tree bound squirrel near Miss Hetheringtons home. The tree dweller stayed aloft while readers wonder if the aim fell short or if the boys were training for a future Olympic win after a Windsor youth took gold in Australia last fall.
Progressive Euchre At Legion Hall In Millbrook
Progressive euchre event to be held at Legion Hall on Thursday February 21 at 8 30 under the Ladies Auxiliary to Canadian Legion Branch No 402 Millbrook. A draw for a pound chicken will be held. Prizes lunch. Everyone welcome. Admission
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Millbrook
Ada B. Smith obituary at Civic Hospital Peterborough
Ada B. Smith of Fraserville R R passed away February 9 1957 at Civic Hospital Peterborough. Beloved wife of the late John M Armstrong mother of John D Jessie Powell Kenneth Ross and Gerald Armstrong and grandmother of Nancy Karen Sharon and Allen. Funeral conducted by Rev W H Heustin at Haw Funeral Home Millbrook with interment at Millbrook Presbyterian Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Hospital
Peterborough
Ada B. Smith
Fraserville R.R
John M. Armstrong
John D
Ernest J. Powell
Jessie
W. H. Heustin
Grace Presbyterian Church
Haw Funeral Home
Millbrook
Grace W.M.S
Nancy
Karen Powell
Sharon
Allen Armstrong
W. W. Kennedy
H. J. Goss
F. Hannah
H. Bray
Bewdley Ontario
F. Kennedy
Regina
Sask
Fred J. Smith
Carl J. Smith
Hector Smith
Port Hope
Millbrook Presbyterian Cemetery
Messrs
Budd Goss
Bewdley
Bill Smith
John Armstrong
Toronto
Sandy Theobald
Brockville
Stanley Cann
Richard Wood
E.L.H
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs George A H Lowery
Mr and Mrs George A H Lowery of 33 Savona Dr Toronto announce the birth of a son on February 9 1957 at Women's College Hospital. He is a brother for Maureen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. H. Lowery
Savona Dr
Toronto
Women’s College Hospital
Maureen
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement
Words express our heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness messages of sympathy and floral tributes from neighbours friends and relations with special thanks to Rev H C Quinn and J W Haw funeral director during the illness and recent sad bereavement of a loving husband and father Mary Shirley and Donald Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Quinn
J. W. Haw
Mary, Shirley
Donald Morton
Peterborough Skating Club Delights Crowd With Exhibition
The Peterborough Skating Club staged a Monday night carnival featuring Helen Wright with a strong skating show. A hockey exhibition followed between the local E P L team and Stoney's Junior Petes, ending 6 to 1 in favor of the visitors after a scoreless start and steady play from both goalies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough Skating Club
Helen Wright
E.P.L
Stoney
Petes
Peterborough
Ted McDowell
Stoney’s
In Memoriam Mrs. William Elmer 1950 Remembrance
In loving memory of a dear wife and mother Mrs. William Elmer who passed away February 17 1950. Within our minds your face is clear. The love you gave us we hold dear. Each day we try to meet its test. The way we hope you'd think is best. Ever remembered by husband William Elmer sons William Norman and John daughters Mary and Sarah.
Belch Couple Receives Visas for Missionary Work
Dr and Mrs Thomas N Belch have been granted visas by the Lebanese consul to travel to Lebanon as missionaries. Commissioned at a February 10 Peoples Church Toronto service they will study Arabic in Beirut this year and later work in Iraq as medical missionaries. A Grace Presbyterian Church service on February 17 invites attendees with a social hour afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Belch
Lebanon
Peoples Church
Toronto
Newsul4
Beirut
Iraq
Christ
Jesus
Grace Presbyterian Church
Dr. Belch
Baking Sale Saturday at Millbrook Waiting Room
A home made baking and candy sale will be held at the Millbrook Waiting Room on Saturday February 16 beginning at 3 o clock. The Grace Presbyterian church Ladies Aid sponsors the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
The
Grace Presbyterian @church Ladies’ Aid
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Je Price
Stanfield
PRICE
Bermuda
CBC Radio
Asiqumend
Canada
Sound Pictorial
Dominion Network
Arthur Godfrey
CBC
GUILD
G. H. Lancashire
F. Low
King Street
Euchre
Ada B. Armstrong
FBI
Heaven
Robert Wagner
Terry Moore
Ginger
Rogers and
Barry
Nelson
Turner
Memoriam
William Elmer
Wm. Norman and
John
Mary
Sarah
Keene
Barrett Fur Farm
Marilyn Monroe
Don Murray
Mrs. Belch
Chapman Garage
Sevenaires
Rockhaven Restaurant
Howson Hatchery
Bailieboro
W. Leghorns
Sussex
R. Island
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