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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
1
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs. William Elmer who died February 1950. God gave us a wonderful mother and her memory will never grow old. She smiled with sunshine and had a heart of pure gold. He needed a new star in Heaven and chose that dear mother. Sadly missed by sons William Norman John and daughters Mary and Sarah.
Arm strong died February 23 1958 and is remembered by his wife and family with prayers for peaceful rest. The poem expresses sorrow at the loss while trusting in God to meet again in the hereafter.
A concise note highlights a manager's practical guidance to employees. It emphasizes sticking to proven methods when standard approaches fail and recalls a leader's directive to follow executive recommendations.
A brisk gossip column notes many marriages this year and hints at social turns for next year. It teases questions about R. F. and J. M. while mentioning D. R. becoming a painter, A. H. and T. M. in a car, and a casual reference to smoking.
Leona and Percy Hamilton express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbours for floral tributes cards and kindness during their recent bereavement in the loss of a dear mother.
Grace Presbyterian Ladies' Aid will hold a baking sale on Saturday February 28 at 3 PM in Goulter's Store.
Reeve Geo. F. Harrington shoveled snow from street crossings after a plow filled them. He is a noted Do It Yourself enthusiast. Harry Williams, local high school teacher, carries a long box maybe for a new stick. Miss Smillie attempts to cross King Street during thaw and rain, mostly staying dry. Olan's trucks remove snow banks on Saturday morning. Sand truck duties toward Allen's hill. Dave Fowler removes Mid-winter sale signs signaling the end of a big sale, noting his store's continued value and prices.
Lyle Nattress cleans windows on Friday as Warm Sunshine sparks Spring fever. Horses and a sleigh ring with ye olde bells while car horns and engines roar, contrasting tranquil holiday cheer with urban noise.
In front of the Armouries three men, one with a new pick and another with a new shovel, the third with hands in his pockets. What they were scratching for remains unclear, but it is surmised the man with his hands in his pockets got the dough.
A compact verse questions shared earnings and personal control. The speaker contrasts mutual gain with the risk of one party withholding funds, presenting a dilemma about fairness and autonomy in financial arrangements.
Wanted five or six room bungalow. Apply at The Reporter Office.
Mr and Mrs P E Hamilton attended the funeral of Pearl Weatherill in Orono. Harold Tate returned from a holiday in Saint Petersburg Florida. Reeve Geo Dean Councillor A G Anderson and Clerk J E Robinson visited Toronto for a Rural Municipalities convention. Isabel McWhinney of Ottawa stayed with aunt S E Eakins. Mrs J Pudsey of Peterborough visited Millbrook. Thomas Allin and wife of Concord spent weekend with Clifford Allin’s family. Joe Lequire of Bailieboro voyaged to Florida. J McRoberts, 93, celebrated birthday. former South Monaghan resident and Centreville Church worker now in Peterborough. longtime Mirror-Reporter subscriber. Piano pupils Louins H Winslow awarded Royal Conservatory honors: Bernard Ingham grade 8 Nancy Trick grade 2.
The regular monthly Lady Lions meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H A Kerr on Monday February 23 at 8 pm All welcome to attend
Mrs Emma Maude Elliott McClung, of Garden Hill, dies at her daughter’s Bailieboro home, one day before her and Thomas McClung’s 65th anniversary. Survived by husband, two daughters Mary Challice and Beatrice Jones, and son Reginald of Birmingham MI. Funeral at Garden Hill United Church Sunday at 2 30 with burial in Gardiner Cemetery.
Thelma and John Woodward of Campbell Croft announce the birth of a daughter at St Josephs Hospital Peterborough on Thursday February 12 1959. She is a sister for Kirk.
A playful note urges postponing actions until tomorrow after a day filled with lighthearted regrets. The writer lists humorous missteps and mistakes as excuses to delay tasks and embrace a calmer pace.
A Minor Hockey League tournament is set for Saturday afternoon February 71st starting at 1 pm in the Millbrook and Cavan Memorial Area. Teams entered include Newcastle Orono and Millbrook with games scheduled for 1 pm Millbrook Pee Wees versus Newcastle Pee Wees 2 pm Millbrook Tadpoles versus Orono Tadpoles 3 pm Millbrook Bantams versus Newcastle Bantams 4 pm winners of Pee Wees first game versus Orono Pee Wees. Parents urged to attend and support the youngsters.
All children up to age 12 are invited to join the Young Worshippers League at St Andrew's United Church. Attendees should plan to attend the Sunday church service and enroll with Mrs Neal or Miss Sharon Ball after the service.
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