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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
1
A 70 year old man named Coleman from Wingham died after a prolonged illness. The record notes his ties to Bowmanville and Roseneath, with schooling at the University of Ontario and honorary ordination. He had served as chairman of a regional conference and was regarded as a scholar.
A list of winning numbers is posted with prizes to be picked up by Saturday January 19 at Coulter Bros Ltd store. Participants are urged to check the numbers against their entries and claim before the deadline.
In loving memory of a dear mother Mrs. Alex Clarke who died January 15 1954. There is a sad but sweet remembrance and a memory fond and true a token of affection mother and a heartache still for you. Ever remembered by son Erie and family.
H Ouellette reports a push to form a curling club with twelve volunteers already listing intent to organize. Several backers are ready to buy curling stones, aiming to acquire secondhand stones cheaper from defunct clubs to start the venture.
A notice invites readers to attend any church of their choosing this Sunday. The message emphasizes personal worship without affiliation or obligation and encourages community participation across local congregations.
Reeve Hooton and Cavan Council members led by Harry Tully were seen heading west on Monday toward the Penn Restaurant area, but the crowd moved as if to the new Reformatory. the scent of a fine steak dinner drew the stampede westward.
Lloyd Guthrie, a devoted family man, tucks a blanket before his radiator during Monday's cold spell, showing gentle care in a cozy domestic moment.
A prominent Millbrook citizen, Mr. T. A. Campbell, received a ride in an O.P.P. car after a passerby offered assistance on a cold day. The incident drew attention to the Good Samaritan act without any restraint or arrest involved.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to Dr M E Hobbs Mrs L M Fallis St An drews United Church Sunday School North Group of the W A friends and neighbours for cards baskets of fruit and visits during illness from W Fred Fallis.
The Annual Meeting of the Millbrook Agricultural Society will be held on Wednesday January 23 at 1 30 p m in the Council Room Town Hall Millbrook. General business and election of officers. Your attendance is requested.
The E P L locals extended their undefeated run with a 7 6 win over Havelock at the local arena on January 9. Key scoring came from McDowell Walling Don Earle and a late winner by Conroy as Allan Hutchison tied the game and Millbrook’s McDowell added a late tally. The Millbrook lineup included Hill Church Conroy Mel Powell Walling A Hutchison E Hutchison Harris Ginn Wright Earle Lowery Thompson. Referees Scriver and Maloney.
Millbrook defeated Hastings by a heavy margin on Hastings ice last Friday night. Millbrook led 5 to 1 after the first period as Ginn Wright and Lowery scored most of the local goals while McDowell Walling and Hutchison added others with Conroy on a scramble in front. Penalties amounted to two majors and five minors. Starting lineup for Millbrook included Hill Church Conroy McDowell Walling A Hutchison with alternates Ginn Wright Lowery Harris E Hutchison Earle and Dawson.
Reginald J Gibbs died at his residence on King Street East Millbrook in his fiftieth year. He was husband of Rebecca Fletcher McAuliffe and father of Marilyn Ebsary Gail and Larry. Son of Mrs Rose Gibbs. Funeral from J W Haw Funeral Home Millbrook January 15 officiated by Rev H C Quinn. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery Oshawa.
Sunday, Jan. 6, Mr. I. W. Larmer hosted a surprise gathering of his sons, daughters, and grandchildren. Attendees included Mel Ball, Cliff Larmer, Allan Hutchison, Keith Larmer, Marshall Larmer, Gordon Larmer, J. A. Rosevear, and others from Fraserville, Cavan, Tyrone, Bowmanville, and nearby areas. OPP Constable W2 Mohns and Mrs. Mohns visited with Bev Reid. Frank Rooda of Oshawa visited with N. Broeks tra. Louis H. Winslow was hospitalized again. Rita Kennedy left for Toronto to begin an assistant nurses course.
The Northumberland and Durham Health Unit releases the week ending January 12, 1957 disease counts for areas including Bowmanville Brighton Township Cramahe Township Darlington Red Measles in Alnwick Haldimand Hamilton Port Hope Percy South Monaghan Mumps in Bowmanville Cobourg Manvers and Campbellford with totals and per township figures. Medical Officer of Health Charlotte M Horner reports the figures.
The Martin Luther film will be shown in the Orange Hall Pontypool on Wednesday evening January 23 at o clock Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children Everyone welcome.
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