East Durham L O L Annual Meeting in Millbrook
The East Durham County L O L announces its annual meeting in Millbrook on Tuesday evening February 3. At 7 pm Brethren will dine in the Millbrook Waiting Room prepared by L O B A ladies, then move to the Orange Hall for business. Urgent attendance requested by Offa Staples and Nathaniel Belch.
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Durham County
L.O.L
Millbrook
L.O.B.A
Orange Hall
Offa Staples
Nathaniel Belch
Co.Sec’y
Mill Brook Red Cross tohold annual meeting Friday
The Mill Brook Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society will meet Friday January 30 at 2 p.m. in the Township of Cavan Clerk's Office Town Hall Mill Brook. Full attendance requested. The Toronto Coliseum hosts the Royal Winter Fair covering 26 acres.
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Millbrook
The
Canadian Red Cross Society
Township of Cavan
Town Hall
Toronto Coliseum
Seen On King St Week Report Delivers Little
Readers recall a chilly week on King Street with scant sightings and no notable events. Mrs Russell Northey was seen Thursday afternoon holding a small dish, prompting initial thoughts of a collection that never materialized.
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King St
King Street
Russell Northey
Moving van unloads desk at bank door on Wednesday
A moving van backed up to The Toronto-Dominion Bank door on Wednesday and unloaded a new desk. Rumors suggested transfers of money or a person named Ron Palmer, but only the desk was delivered.
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Toronto-Dominion Bank
Ron Palmer
Union Leaders Urged to Replace Sand Spreader Gear
A writer proposes removing the sand spreader crank mechanism on unions backed trucks and adding cranks on each side to create two jobs while training Marathon prospects. The piece notes snow shovel use by capable businessmen, a skating lesson by Miss Smillie, and cars struggling on icy streets near the post office.
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United Counties
Santa Claus and a Christmas Tree In Windows
A business displays a Santa Claus figure and a Christmas tree lingering in its windows. The owner jokes that keeping a thing long enough makes it useful, predicting value in about ten months.
George Harkness Loses Tips Of Fingers In Snow Blower
George Harkness, son of Mrs. Tiros of Union Street, suffered severe injuries when his right hand fingers were mangled by a snow blower at his home. Three fingertip tips were removed at Peterborough Civic Hospital.
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George Harkness
Tiros
Harkness
Union St
Peterborough Civic Hospital
Georges
Weekend visitors include Trick and Foot families
Mr and Mrs Merv Trick of Toronto visited with Mr and Mrs Herbert Trick over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Anneth Foot tit and Miss Alice Hawkins motored to Elliott Lake. While there Mr Poottit visited the mines, which proved very interesting.
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Merv. Trick
Toronto
Herbert Trick
Mrs. Anneth Foottit
Alice Hawkins
Elliott Lake
Mr. Poottit
Obituary of George Seney Local Resident
George Seney, a well known local resident confined to Civic Hospital for two years, died on Sunday January 25. Funeral from J. W. Haw Funeral Home Millbrook Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev J Edgar M Palfrey of the Parish of Cavan officiating. Interment in Fourth Line Cemetery Cavan. Pallbearers: Geo F Harrington Harry Elgar Albert Jones T W Belch Geo Ellsworth Fred Challice.
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George Seney
Civic Hospital
J. W. Haw
Millbrook
J. Edgar M. Palfrey
Parish of
Cavan
Fourth Line
Geo. F. Harrington
Harry Elgar
Albert Jones
T. W. Belch
Geo. Ellsworth
Fred Challice
In Loving Memory of Mr and Mrs Bristow
In loving memory of our parents Mr and Mrs William Bristow who passed away February 18 1940 and January 30 1956. Days of sorrow remain yet memory keeps them near. Their photo on the wall. Lovingly remembered by the family. Renew Your Subscription.
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William Bristow
Car wreck at Tupper Street crossing injures teen
A 1953 motor car from Millbrook driven by C Donkers with his 17 year old brother-in-law A Brockstra slid on a wet road and struck a freight train near Tupper Street. Brockstra received a minor head wound treated by Dr Hobbs. car is badly smashed. The pair were returning from Peterborough when the crash occurred as trains rarely pass the crossing.
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C. Donkers
A. Brockstra
Millbrook
Tupper Street
Brockstra
Hobbs
Peterborough
Treacher
Local Association Meets in Millbrook Home
The Local Association for Millbrook met at Mrs. Kenneth Foottit's home on January 20 with Mrs. Neave presiding. A bake sale report pleased the group and a Tea and Bake Sale committee was formed for March 21. Treasurer Florence White reported finances. A Port Hope camping commissioners meeting is set for February 33, and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Neave's February 19. Lunch was served at adjournment.
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Millbrook
Kenneth Foottit
Neave
Florence White
Port Hope
Weather Dips Then Bright Clear Day Across Millbrook
Millbrook endured a deep cold spell Monday with readings from 18 to 32 below zero. Wednesday brought bright sunshine and a crisp, ideal winter day.
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Millbrook
Prairie Crocus Named Manitoba Emblem
The Prairie Crocus has been designated as Manitoba's official emblem. The bloom represents the province and will be used in provincial branding and ceremonies.
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Manitoba
Millbrook Hometown Team Edges Keene-Hiawatha 6 5
The local boys defeated the Keene-Hiawatha Combines 6-5 in a fast clean close game that pleased spectators especially home fans. Scores by period were 1-1, 2-1, 3-3. Millbrook hosts Peterborough suburb Friday after a midweek win.
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Keene-Hiawatha Combines
Millbrook Lakefield
Peterborough
Baking Sale at Coulter Bros Store Promoted by Grace Aid
A baking sale will take place at Coulter Bros Store on Saturday January 31 at 3 p.m. organized by Grace Presbyterian Ladies' Aid. Proceeds support church activities.
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Coulter Bros
Grace Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
Newfoundland Becomes England's First Colony in 1583
Canada’s 10th province New foundland emerged as England’s first colony in 1583, marking a major step in colonial expansion. The event cites early ties between explorers and the British crown, shaping regional claims and settlement patterns.
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Canada
Newfoundland
England
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