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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1957
Page
2
The Rev Francis Chisholm spoke to children about stamps with a scout theme noting the 1955 Canadian 5¢ stamp commemorating the world scout jamboree in Niagara. He added that the jamboree would be held in Great Britain that year.
Thousands of Canadian youngsters watch Clarabell on CBC every weekday while others see him on Howdy Doody in person as Peanut Gallery members learn to interpret his silent act. He communicates with a seltzer bottle and a horn, keeping the conversation largely one sided.
A commemorative note marks the centenary of Lord Baden Powell, founder of the Scout movement. It recalls his early self-preservation skills learned on outings and his South African War text for army scouts, his return to England, and the formation of boys camps that launched the Scouts with the motto On my honour I promise that I will do.
A sermon reflects on global scout movements honoring Baden Powell, church as a family, and faithful stewardship. It urges worship sincerity, active partnership with God, and using talents, time, and money for others, citing Paul, Whistler, and Colgate as examples.
Northumberland and Durham Health Unit releases weekly report listing communicable diseases by township. Totals include 39 cases across chickenpox scarlet fever whooping cough mumps and measles with entries for Brighton Cramahe Darlington Haldimand Hamilton Port Hope Seymour Murray and Bowmanville townships led by Cobourg and Charlotte M Horner Medical Officer of Health.
John Payne Pontypool Ontario licensed auctioneer for Durham County announces availability to conduct sales anywhere in the county. Patronage respectfully solicited.
While viewing her garden Miss Marjorie Skitch found a root of last year's Swiss Chard sprouting despite winter lingering, an almanac backed sign that spring is near and will land around March 21st.
February meeting of Cavan Teachers at S S No 2 Cavan reviewed possible school entertainment for My Brook Spring Fair including spelling contests but rejected midway shows as impractical. Work Exhibit to continue. Inspector Holmes urged use of report cards to show child progress and noted shifts toward percent grades. Next meeting set for March 22 at Millbrook Public School.
The report describes heavy rain on Tuesday and fog lasting into Wednesday, followed by a return to colder conditions and a sunny day with temperatures near 30 degrees. Snow is gone, but rain could have kept the snow piles visible were it snowed instead.
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