Social notes from Millbrook and area residents
Mrs. William Haney nee Carolyn Harkness visited her parents Dr. and Mrs. Alex Harkness before moving to Kirkland Lake. Sam McElroy of Peterborough and family visited Millbrook. Walter Widdis is back home with his wife recovering well from a serious car accident in Peterborough. Paul Sanders and son Philip from Toronto visited Mrs. Sander’s parents, the Elliots. William Welsh, Owen Gibbs and families from Oshawa Ottawa Port Hope were weekend visitors to Rose Gibbs.
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William Haney
Carolyn Harkness
Alex. Harkness
Kirkland Lake
Sam McElroy
Peterborough
Millbrook
Walter Widdis
Paul Sanders
Philip
Toronto
Sander
T. Elliott
William Welsh
Owen Gibbs
Oshawa
Winnifred Gibbs
Deloris
Ottawa
Ross Gibbs
Port Hope
Rose Gibbs
Engineer Works Tender for Rotary Services 1958
Fragmentary notice reads that a tender was issued by a firm of engineers for rotary works and associated services and equipment under a certificate specification. Details are unclear due to damaged text. The item references Ortier and provides sparse dates and terms.
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Ortier
Rotary
Mild Weather Forces Postponement Of Local Carnival
The Costume Carnival scheduled for Saturday March 1 was postponed to Saturday March 8 due to mild weather leaving ice water at the Arena. If cold weather holds, the event will proceed on March 8. the hockey playoff between Millbrook and Havelock was also called off. Havelock beat Have Lock 3 to 2 Friday. locals vow to avenge. A note on paper scraps and a Biblical saying closes the item.
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Millbrook
Havelock
Havelock Boys
Card of Thanks to St Josephs Hospital staff and friends
We thank Dr Wright Dr Magee Dr Wishard and Dr Doyle and the nurses and staff of St Josephs Hospital for their kindness The Rev Francis Chisholm friends neighbours for visits flowers fruit and gifts from the South Group of the WA and ecards and letters that helped shorten our stay Mr and Mrs Walter Widdis
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Wright
Magee
Wischard
Doyle
St. Joseph’s’ Hospital
Francis Chisholm
W.A
Walter Widdis
Girl Guides to Hold St Patrick's Tea
The Girl Guides plan a St Patrick's Tea in the Waiting Room at Millbrook on Saturday March 15 at 3 o'clock. Everyone is welcome.
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Girl Guides
Millbrook
Bereaved family thanks helpers after loss of husband and father
In sorrow the family thanks relatives friends and neighbours for kindness sympathy and floral tributes during the bereavement for their dear husband and father. Special thanks to the Rev Francis P Chisholm Rev W H Houston Dr M E Hobbs and the Health Nurse Mrs Lyle Nattress Mrs Ed J Armstrong and Family.
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Francis P. Chisholm
W. H. Houstin
M. E. Hobbs
Lyle Nat
Loss topSt Andrew's church loses two board members
Edwin J. Armstrong and W Fred Fallis of St Andrew's United Church have died. Armstrong served on the Stewards committee and was a faithful worshipper. Fallis, a ruling Elder and Sunday School superintendent, welcomed worshippers each Sunday and guided classes until illness. He was active in Sunday School and Temperance work and served as lay representative to Peterborough Presbytery. Francis P. Chisholm, Millbrook, Ont., chairs the notice dated Sunday March 2, 1958.
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St. Andrew’s United Church
Edwin J. Armstrong
Committee of Stewards
Fred Fallis
St. Andrew’s
Peterborough
Bay of Quinte
Francis P. Chisholm
Tribute Paid to Ed Armstrong and Fred Fallis at Millbrook Church
The Rev. Francis Chisholm led a tribute during Sunday morning service at St. Andrew's United Church in Millbrook honoring the memory of Ed Armstrong and Fred Fallis.
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Ed. Armstrong
Fred Fallis
Francis Chisholm
St. Andrew’s United Church
Millbrook
Dress Carnival Opens With Weekend Weather Hope
A dress carnival is planned for Saturday March 8 weather permitting. Attendees are invited to attend and enjoy a fun event with activities and a welcoming atmosphere.
Seen On King Street During The Week
A fragment notes teenagers washing Ted Nattress' face with snow after a several week absence prompts chatter on Seen on King Street. The piece questions if the act shows a change in Ted's demeanor or simple mischief in the street scene.
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King Street
Ted
Tenants Move In After Vacancies At Gilbert And Wideman
Lights in the windows of the Gilbert and the Wideman apartments indicate new residents have moved in after months of vacancy.
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Gilbert
Wideman
Voters List Pages Torn On Sidewalk
Pages of the voters list posted on a building were strewn on the sidewalk. The act is described as a serious offence comparable to a dog striking its father, highlighting the vandalism’s gravity and public impact.
Coffee Break chaos at Millbrook eateries during busy morning
Tuesday morning at 7.20 not a living body in sight, but 14 parked vehicles including a school bus, tow truck, and runabout. Drivers flocked to four Millbrook restaurants for their first pick-me up of the day, suggesting the town's breakfast rush.
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Reid
Millbrook
Cars Stalled by Heavy Wet Snow Needing Help
Report from a curbside blockage where numerous vehicles became immobilized by a heavy wet snow. Authorities and manpower assisted drivers, including at least one woman, to move cars as street conditions grew treacherous.
Snowplow Struggles with Hidden Ice Barrier On City Street
Large snow plow, seeming heavy for the road, attempted to move a frozen base near the curb. Footprints show a mix of cautious drivers and pedestrians wading through slushy curb water. Harry Elgar was seen carving a canal toward the storm drain.
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Harry Elgar
In Memoriam Blair Annetta Blair Dear Mother
In loving memory of a dear mother Annetta Blair who passed away March 3 1956. God saw you getting weary so He did what He thought best and whispered come and rest You wished no one a last farewell nor even said goodbye You had gone before we knew it and only God knows why Colleen and family
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Colleen
Progressive Euchre Event in Carmel on March 6 1952
Under Carmel L C L No 421 auspices a Progressive Euchre will be held Thursday March 6 at 8 pm in the Orange Hall Carmel. Prizes and lunch admission 35e. All welcome.
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Carmel L.C.L
Orange Hall
Carmel
Important hockey game in Peterborough Friday evening
The Millbrook Havelock E.P.L. game postponed due to mild weather will be played in Peterborough Civic Arena on Friday March 7 at 8 30 p m. Support the boys as they defeated Havelock last week in the railroad town 2 0.
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Millbrook
Havelock
Peterborough Civic Arena
Dedication Service at Grace Church Millbrook
A Service of Dedication will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church Millbrook next Sunday March 9 at 3 00 pm. The new Wurlitzer organ carpet and choir screen will be dedicated to the glory of God. A cordial welcome is extended to everyone to attend.
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Grace Presbyterian Church
Millbrook
Ladies Auxiliary Euchre Party at Legion Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion hosts a Euchre Party in the Legion Hall on Tuesday March 11 at 8 o clock. Fine prizes and a draw with admission 35 cents. All welcome.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Canadian Legion
Legion Hall
Thanks for support during illness and death of W. Fred Fallis
We express heartfelt thanks to Rev. Francis P. Chisholm Dr Neale the nurses Mrs W Elson Mrs F Harkness Mrs A Stewarts health nurses Mrs Lyle Nattress Mrs Carpenter Dr M E Hobbs St Andrew's United Church Sunday School the North Group of the W A the Pot Luck Quilters Club and all friends and neighbours for cards flowers and help during the illness and death of our father W Fred Fallis Florence Arnold Marshall and families.
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Francis P. Chisholm
Neale
W. Elson
F. Harkness
A. Stewart
Lyle Nattress
Carpenter
M. E. Hobbs
St. Andrew’s United Church Sunday School
W.A
Pot Luck Quilters Club
W. Fred Fallis
Florence
Arnold, Marshall
Dodd Bertha May Hutchinson dies in Woodstock Ontario
Bertha May Hutchinson, wife of L P Dodd and dear sister of Mable William John and Alfred Hutchinson of Millbrook, died in Woodstock Ontario on February 26 1958. Funeral held in Woodstock on February 28.
W.MLS meeting of St. Andrew's United Church
The W M L S of St. Andrew's United Church will meet at Mrs J T Crowley's home on Wednesday March 12 at 3 o'clock All members are urged to attend Visitors are welcome
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W.mls
St. Andrew’s United Church
J. T. Crowley
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