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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1958
Page
1
A Port Hope couple renewing a newspaper subscription shared a friend’s lighthearted joke from a factory worker: Pat, an Irishman, ate cheese sandwiches daily for a week. When asked if he’d tell his wife off, Pat replied she’s in Ireland, and he made the sandwiches himself.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion No 402 Mill Brook will host a Progressive Euchre at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening March 25 at 8 o clock. Admission 35 cents. All welcome.
Last Fall Dr H H McConnell who led the Billy Graham Crusade follow up in New York directed a Visitation Evangelism Campaign at Peterborough Presbyterian On Sunday March 23 members of The Session will go two by two to call on homes in the congregation Non attending families will be contacted and newcomers welcomed Membership Sunday is set for March 30 with a 100 attendance hoped for New members will be received by Profession of Faith or by Certificate of Transference
Will be held under auspices on Thursday March 20 1958 at 8 p m in the Orange Hall Carmel Prizes and lunch Admission 35 cents All welcome
Tickets for South Monaghan's Warden banquet to be held on a Wednesday in March are now available from council members or the township clerk.
Carol Ridge and Gail Lawson with a Jimmy ready to crack someone over the head or pry into forbidden places. Pot holes at the Post Office corner likely from wheel spin during a quick get away after a red light. A trunk open Burns meat car drew attention near a Provincial Police car. A chased foot theft or dual driver escape possibility teased by onlookers. A Sunday afternoon crash left a nice car scraped with a damaged left side and back fender.
A go cart parked before Peebles Hardware prompted curiosity until Wes Cummings was seen wheeling Mr. Peebles to the barber shop two doors west. Observers note Wes runs a first class taxi service, providing transport to any place, anytime, any distance. Cecil’s charge remains a question as the exhibition sparked speculation.
Mrs. Ross Edmunds won a beef roast from the Crowley Red and White Store in a drawing held last week. Another drawing will be held this weekend. customers are urged to drop their names in the meat counter box for a chance to win roast beef.
Millbrook boys under 14 traveled to Alliston for a championship day, playing five games. They held their own against Alliston Camp Borden and Beeton, with Tadpole and Peewee titles going to Camp Borden. Millbrook finished with a 3-1 loss to Camp Borden in the night final and a lopsided 11-0 defeat for Bantams against Beeton.
The Millbrook club praised players including P Sinclair who will play for St Michaels juniors next year. They fought hard to the final whistle and credited B Powell for strong goalkeeping. A turkey banquet followed, with thanks to the community for financial and other support, listing numerous donations from local groups and residents.
Notice invites readers to attend an entertainment at St Andrew's Church Hall on Thursday April 10 at 7 p.m. Details to follow.
See and hear Liberal candidate Russ Honey on CHEX TV in Peterborough at 6:20 p.m. on March 24. He then appears at Millbrook Town Hall on Friday March 21 1958 with Taft and His Canadian Jam boree Boys. Rock and roll dancing runs 9.15 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission adults 75 cents children under 12 50 cents. Billy Manning billed as Canada's youngest boogie guitar player.
Russ Honey Liberal candidate appears on CHUC Cobourg for a Monday to Friday weekday segment from about 12 to 1 noon. The program features guest discussions and political updates during the late morning to early afternoon slot.
The annual Vimy Dinner will be held Wednesday April 9 1958. Tickets are on sale at the Legion Hall or from D R Fowler Weldon Coulter and Ron Palmer. No tickets will be sold after Saturday April 5th.
A brief notice urges participation in the Red Cross Blitz event scheduled for Thursday March 27. It highlights coordinating locations and the call for volunteers and donors to support relief efforts.
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