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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 21, 1959
Page
1
Mr Merton Thexton of Zion line cut grass with a power mower last week and lost the top of the second finger on his left hand during the mishap.
A man lost the top of his first finger at the nail base after his foot slipped on damp grass and his hand touched a mower blade while adjusting equipment. A glove worn at the time remained intact. Another man named Wes Saunders reportedly cut several fingers on a mower in the same incident.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a garbage truck and confusing terms suggesting a transportation mishap or protest context. The readable items reference a vehicle in a conflict setting or headline phrasing without clear events, dates, or involved entities.
A letter from G Elmore Reamon of the University of Waterloo requests Ontario residents with Huguenot heritage to contact him. He aims to document origins and contributions for a forthcoming book THE TRAIL OF THE HUGUENOT CROSS, seeking background and verifiable facts for credit.
The regular monthly Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs. Thos Harkness home discussed not sponsoring a Short Course this year. The District Annual occurred May 20 at Rossmount. The June gathering is set for June 12 at Mrs Harkness home with papers on Agriculture and Canadian Industry by Mrs H Blakely and Mrs J J Lenn.
A large colony house advertised for sale is being moved to its new home. Homer Ouellette sits at his desk in his new Insurance Office, looking increasingly like Old King Cole.
Grace Church Millbrook and Centreville Presbyterian Centreville South Monaghan urged members and adherents to support Gerald E. Graham B A a Renfrew born 35 formerly of Cobden Ontario. Graham a Knox College Toronto grad will be ordained in Renfrew this month with induction set for June 1. He served overseas with the RCAF in WWII. Interim moderator Rev Gilbert Smith presided at the worship service.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watt of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mrs. Hartlieb during the weekend. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Foottit and family with Miss Alice Hawkins who motored to London and Ingersoll to see friends. Other visitors included Mrs. G. H. Peebies of Colborne and Miss Marion Peebles with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Peebles and Patricia, plus Mr. J. T. Crowley and his brother in Perth. Brampton hosts Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mills visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. Northey. Agincourt and Toronto partisans joined Mr. Basil Stephens, daughter Gail, and Mr. Terry Stephens with Miss Doris Pellett and Mr. M. J. Covey in the company of Mr. Chas. H. Barringer and family from Peterborough.
Warm southerly air raised thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday morning in the district. The warm rain and daytime sun were described as aiding growth and activity in the area.
The May meeting of Millbrook and Cavan Teachers Association was held May 15 at Mount Pleasant School with Mrs. Hubert Lowes teaching. Public Health Nurse Mrs. Lyle Nattress spoke and a nutrition film was shown. Folders and posters were shared. Plans were set for a June picnic at Mrs. Cyril Fulton’s cottage on Lake Chemong.
A brief notice invites readers to attend a church of their choice this coming Sunday, encouraging participation across local faith communities and marking a day of worship.
St Thomas Church calls all choir members to a special meeting Sunday evening May 31 1959 directly after the service to discuss church music matters and plans for upcoming singing duties.
Auction notices list Miss Mabel Challice property in Bethany on May 23 1959 at 1 30 p m for cash. A Beatty Electric Washing Machine. Also sale of items from Mrs W H Armstrong near South Monaghan on May 30 at 1 30 p m with Murray C Noble as auctioneer.
Millbrook Lodge No 308 will attend Divine Worship at St Andrew's United Church Millbrook on Sunday May 31 1959. Members to meet on the church lawn at 11 00 a m for service at 11 15 a m conducted by The Rev Dr Steed. All lodge members urged to attend if possible. W Seward N G M Larmer B S.
A Strawberry Coffee Party will be held in the basement of Christ Church Bailieboro on Wednesday June 24. Supper starts at 7 30 p.m. and a short programme will follow. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. All are welcome.
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