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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
3
ill health forces the resignation of the Hon. John Weir Foote V C minister for reform institutions and Durham member. The veteran reformer had shown signs of strain as the Ontario Legislature debated his department and he asked lawmakers to curb criticisms that could undermine staff effectiveness.
Zion Pentecostal Church announces schedule with Sunday School at 9 handling 16 00 a m worship at 11 00 a m and evening evangelistic meeting at 7 30 p m from July 21 to August 4. Evening service will be cancelled during Cobourg Camp Meetings. Pastor M Case extends invitation to those without a church home to attend Zion Line Pentecostal Church.
The Peterborough Examiner notes Mr Foote’s heart ailment makes continued service imprudent. It urges voluntary replacement by someone capable, urging reform institutions prove their efficiency to dissipate criticism. The paper extends sympathy and hopes for a speedy recovery.
Producers in Ontario oversee distribution and marketing of all peaches in the province. The peach recipe contest runs from July 15 to September 30, 1957. Submit entries to Ontario Peach Growers Cooperative Box 574 St. Catharines Ontario.
Canadian housewives may enter a Peach Recipe Queen contest sponsored by the Ontario Peach Growers Co operative. Top prize is a round trip for two to Banff Springs Hotel Alberta with a one week stay. Last year over 600 entries. 1957 prizes include 250 for second, 100 for third, and ten prizes of 10.
Forest fires during May burned about 86 000 acres across Canada, with 1 750 blazes reported. Weather and dry conditions helped drive the higher fire count, though the damage lagged behind May 1956's worst season. Officials note green growth lacks dampening effect on dry litter.
Voice from Vancouver replies to a Millbrook letter criticizing war and religious prophecy. Charles D. Clarke argues democracy must be practiced widely in society, rejects apocalyptic forecasts, and urges Christians to implement Jesus' teachings in human organization rather than await Christ's return. He cites Billy Graham and calls for practical reform.
Notices announce council meetings in Millbrook Village and townships of South Monaghan Manvers and Cavan with dates August 5 6 and 8 at 8 p.m 730 p.m regional times listed in D S T Follow up schedules for residents and officials to attend and participate.
Clearance offers include women’s and men’s footwear and apparel such as women’s black pumps and men’s short sleeve jerseys. Also featured are men’s sport shirts in short and long sleeves, 8 oz blue denim overalls with bib from the Big B brand in sizes 34 to 44.
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