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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment references a branch in Cavan Ontario Port and Fortier. It hints at a meeting or appointment with a secretary and department, but the text is garbled and no clear event or outcome can be determined.
Fragmentary OCR text references officers and counts of persons and dates, unsure details. Summary cannot determine events, authorities, or outcomes from the fragment provided.
Bailieboro United Church overflowed for the Annual L.O.L No. 853 parade on Sunday June 8. Lodges from Port Hope and nearby districts marched with Orangemen and Lady Lodges led by local flute and drum bands. Rev Campbell led the 7 30 p m service with choir music and scripture read by Alex Carruthers W M Garden Hill. Visitors included Grand Lodge Officers from Peterborough and Fraserville with attendees from Cobourg Port Hope Millbrook Fraserville Carmel Bethany Tyrone and Garden Hill.
A birthday salute to Cliff Clif ford Scott on Tuesday June 10. Peterborough visitors include Mr. Stewart Thexton and Mr. Robt. Pearce, former local work pals. Mrs. Wm. Skitch and family visited Bowmanville to see relatives. Lions from the North Bay convention hosted by officers including Eddie Nattres and Jos. Lequire. D. W. Kirkwood, son of Prof. and Mrs. W. A. Kirkwood, appointed first secretary of the Canadian Embassy in Athens, sailed June 6 with wife and two sons. previously in Paris with the Canadian Mission to NATO. He is tied to Rev. W. Wallace Judd and Estella Hetherington.
Durham Liberals expect a large turnout for the Nominating Convention at Community Hall in Newcastle on June 18 to select a candidate to contest Durham in the next Ontario provincial election. Two candidates, E. R. Woodyard and Glen Hughes, have declared, with more likely to enter, as John J. Wintermeyer headlines the event as Ontario Liberal leader and Port Hope speaker.
Attend the Friday gala at Port Hope with games of chance and prizes. Buy a book of tickets for a chance on draws. If rain interrupts, the backup date is Saturday, June 21.
The Marsh W.A. will hold a baking sale at Coulter Bros Limited Store on Saturday June 14 from 2 30 to 5 00 p.m. Proceeds support local community activities.
A brief maxim noting that courteous speech and respectful conduct can ease challenging situations, with emphasis on gentle persuasion over harsh force. The line reflects timeless counsel that kindness often yields results in difficult negotiations and social interactions.
Last Wednesday night a 100 year old Mount Pleasant home occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Earle Wilson and family burned in under an hour. The fire started in the rear. Omemee fire brigade arrived quickly but couldn’t save the house. Neighbours helped move a TV set a day bed and a chair. most belongings were lost. Estimated damage was $6,000 with some insurance.
The annual Strawberry Festival hosted by the Ladies Aid of Centreville Presbyterian Church moves to Thursday June 26 from June 25. Supper begins at 5 30 p.m. with an organ music program. Admission 75 cents for adults and 40 cents for children.
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