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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1958
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows tenders issued by the Public Works Office Toronto. Documents reference specifications, forms, and conditions for plant transport and related work. Date context appears as 1958 with official secretary sign-off incomplete.
A village asks if Millbrook is regressing as rumours spread. Population numbers show 750 in 1957 rising to 810 now, an increase of 60, while local schools report overcrowding signaling growth rather than decline.
A brief note highlights steady improvements and growing optimism as local projects advance. Officials cite new funding, expanded services, and collaborative efforts between schools, businesses, and residents. Citizens express cautious enthusiasm for milestones reached and opportunities ahead.
Grant Henry of Millbrook and Ralph Charlton of Peterborough captured the senior men's title at the Central Ontario Badminton Association tournament in Bowmanville last week. They defeated a Peterborough pair Don Ayer and Vincent O Donoghue to win the championship.
The Rev. Wm Patterson, four years at Fenelon Falls United Church and former St Andrew's United Church member, accepts call to St Matthew's United Church in Richmond Hill a new suburb north of Toronto. Inducted by York Presbytery and began ministry February 16 after moving February 12.
Mr and Mrs Melville McMahon of Cobourg spent Sunday with Mrs McMahon's father Mr Lay M Fallis Mrs Lay M Fallis of Mt Sinai Hospital nursing staff Toronto was home last Thursday and Friday.
Progressive euchre will be held under Carmel L O L No 421 on Thursday March 6 1953 at 8 pm in the Orange Hall Carmel Prizes and Lunch Admission 35 cents All welcome
At the Feb 25 Millbrook and District Chamber of Commerce meeting chaired by G A Spicer the board approved a year of plans. A Santa Claus parade is set for December 13 1958. retailers to discuss hours and parking. an Agriculture Dinner on April 29 with MP R P Vivian. efforts to hire a village veterinary surgeon. press outreach and public notice. National Chamber of Commerce Week activities and membership drive. constitutional revisions. newsletters to members. rail service retention talks. housing survey to ease shortages with plans for September 23 and November 24 meetings under Retail and Industrial committees. Next board date March 25.
A costume carnival is planned for Saturday March 1st at the Millbrook and Cavan Memorial Arena. Participants are invited to join the event featuring festive attire and family activities.
Souls in Conflict a colour Billy Graham film will be shown at Grace Church next Sunday evening at 8 30. Families in Mill Brook are invited to view this compelling picture with an offering to support the church. Mr J L Coulter Sr who sold the winning ticket won 10 dollars but gave the prize to the Hockey Club to help their low treasury amid a slow start to the season.
The first prize of 50 dollars and second prize of 25 dollars were drawn between the second and third periods of Millbrook versus Hiawatha on Tuesday night. Drawn by 3-year old Terry Fallis, the winners were Stewart Snelgrove receiving 50 dollars and Mrs. John Lunn receiving 25 dollars.
The council expresses sincere thanks to residents who waited for roads to be opened after heavy snow. The message notes the many miles of deep snow tunnels left standing as proof of the heavy task by the road crews. The council hopes no one suffered severely and signs off with thanks from the council members.
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