Social Personal Notes From Millbrook And Nearby Areas
A compilation of visits and travels across Ontario and surrounding areas. Residents from Toronto Millbrook Peterborough Windsor Detroit Huntsville Barrie Windsor and other communities are listed with relatives guests and tourists visiting family or spending holidays at cottages and cities including Washago Beach Windsor Detroit and Trier Germany three years in Trier and European representation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ridge
Carol
Millbrook
Mary Ridge
Peterborough
Washago Beach
F.O
M. Neave
David
Heather
Montreal
Ivernia
Trier
Germany
F.O. Neave
Neave
Jensen
Yvonne Richards
Ina Loohuizen
Frances Begg
Port Hope
Reta Kennedy
Pat Kelly
Lindsay
Sharon Greenfield
Certified
Toronto
Ontario Department of Health
Ontario
Reward for the Diligent Worker Jones Motif
A Pacific Oil Motive Magazine quote extols relentless early starts and long hours as a path to advancement. The narrator imagines the boss finally asking Jones what his secret is, implying scrutiny and the drive to impress at work.
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Jones
Pacific Oil Motive Magazine
Fowler Men's Wear mid-summer clearance sale begins tomorrow
The Fowler Men's Wear Store announces a mid-summer clearance sale from July 26 to August 3 with 15 percent discount on all unpriced goods. Millbrook residents are urged to visit to stock up on bargains, and the ad runs on page 3.
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Fowler Men’s Wear
Inclusiv Ross
Millbrook
Gertrude Shop Ad Highlights Ladies Bargains in Millbrook
The Gertrude Shop advertises special bargains for ladies in Millbrook and district. Located near the Hydro office on King Street, it features a freshly painted front and new awning making it easy to locate. The shop offers items for women and for small children and growing girls.
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Gertrude Shop
Millbrook
Hydro
King Street
Millbrook 5c to $1 Store Promotes Big Doll Party
The Millbrook store advertises bargains for thrifty households and regular customers with a focus on the Big Doll Party as a main attraction. The ad highlights a wide range of items catering to housewives seeking value.
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Millbrook
Former Cavan Quilting Club member attends picnic
Mrs Thomas Douglas of Peterborough, formerly with the Pot Luck Quilters Club of Cavan, visited the club's lawn picnic at Mr and Mrs W L Elson's home last Thursday. Mrs Marshall Fallis and Mrs Donald Lang directed several contests before lunch, and attendees enjoyed the afternoon.
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Thomas Douglas
Peterborough
Pot Luck Quilters Club
Cavan
W. L. Elson
Marshall Fallis
Donald Lang
Local Boy Lands 13 Pound Muskie on Rice Lake
On Rice Lake Friday evening Douglas Sheppard Jr. and companions fished from a row boat when a 13 pound muskie struck a June bug spinner. The fish fought hard, scaring the group as they reeled it in near Hibbard's Camp. George Hawkins also landed a large fish during the outing.
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Rice Lake
George Hawkins
Martin Brockstra
Douglas Sheppard Jr
Hibbard
Douglas
P.S
Old Royal Bank ten dollar bill found in attic
While hunting for vintage purses for a fashion parade Carol Ridge found a Royal Bank of Canada ten dollar note from the 1920s in a purse lining. Her mother retrieved the bill, noting it is still legal tender, a rare find reminiscent of Little Jack Horner.
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Carol Ridge
Royal Bank of Canada
Jack Horner
Grace Presbyterian Church Picnic at Wallace Point
Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday School plans an annual picnic this afternoon at Wallace Point with families and church members expected to attend.
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Grace Presbyterian Church
Wallace Point
Plants in Ontario and Quebec drive Canadian pharma output
Plants in Ontario and Quebec largely account for Canadian production of patent and proprietary medicines and pharmaceuticals.
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Ontario
Quebec
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. D. Semple
Mrs. Ellis
Max Manley
Anna McMahon
Carol Hawkins
Wheeling
West Virginia
Alice Hawkins
June Blair
Windsor
Detroit
Cecil Peebles
Patricia
Charlie Collins
Huntsville
Bert Pope
B. Stephens
Terry and
Gayle
Doris Pellett
J. H. Barringer
R. Milleville
Barrie Gregory
Royal Oak
Michigan
Arthur Rolls
Rolls
Douglas Bloor
Pamela White
Trenton
Stillaway
Wm. Davenport
Clifford Allin
Thos. Allin
Ners
Ers
Symons
Eberland & Durham
Cobourg, Ont
Ted
Rawleigh
Rawept
S.A
Keu St
DR Sale
Rahamette
Rook
Anith
V. Kennedy
D. Sanderson
Porter Office
China
Porter
James John
H. Barnard
Fireboro
Boa
Geo. Howden
THE
M. E. Hobbs
W.A
St. Andrew’s United Church
Department OF Health
Nursing Assistants Centre
College Street
Gertrude
Cavan Quilting Club
Jayne Mansfield
Tom Ewell
Adult Entertainment
Star IN the
John Agar and
Mamie van Doren
Rock Hudson
Elizabeth Taylor
James Dean
OLD Royal Bank
L. J. Stuart
CIA
Sadie McBain
Ida
Co-Operators Insurance Association
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