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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 21, 1957
Page
1
From Allen's hill, cars dart around the Reformatory a mile away as two hills Allen's and Re form rise to similar heights. A police dog with tiger like fangs charges a passerby, sparking fear and a question of why such beasts roam freely. Three new houses rise at Bank and King and at King and Gravel corners.
A fragment notes a road opposite the school foundation in King Street West End and questions whether Millbrook will return, reflecting local street and neighborhood concerns.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Armstrong of Toronto visited his sister Mrs. R. A. Wood on Monday. Mrs. W. H. Ball of Peterborough spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Raymes. Mr. L. Ashton was a weekend visitor with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kennedy.
James Cameron Armstrong, born January 4, 1882 in Millbrook Ontario, died in Rocanville Saskatchewan after a life as a barber shop owner hotel operator and garage proprietor. Funeral services were held October 24 1957 at St Paul United Church Rocanville with Rev R Kennedy officiating. He is survived by his wife four sons two daughters and numerous grandchildren. interment Webster's Union Cemetery.
A progressive euchre will be held at The Marsh Hall on Monday November 25 at 8 oclock Admission is 35 cents All welcome to attend and enjoy the games and social evening at the venue.
Phyllis Marshall, known for blues and sultry numbers, appears weekly on the Cross-Canada Hit Parade on the CBC television network every Saturday, drawing regular television audiences.
The text contrasts Russian communism with biblical communism. It argues true Communism requires community ownership and shared distribution, as practiced by Jesus and the Apostles. It contends Russia uses despotism, while early church examples show voluntary selling of goods and distribution to those in need. It asserts God’s plan remains.
A correction states last week's obituary for Henry Allen Pitt omitted the pallbearer name D. R. Fowler. The reprint assigns Fowler as pallbearer and clarifies the ceremonial details for accuracy.
The Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with help from the Canadian Legion Lions Club and ICCF lodge, is set for Saturday December 14 at 2 30 in Millbrook. A Lindsay 35 piece Boys Band plus majorettes will lead, with other bands possible. Interested entrants are asked to notify organizers Ivan Gray Mrs Dawe or Gold Trick to avoid duplicate floats or costumes. Santa Claus is expected to attend and community participation is encouraged with thanks to the local council for support.
A Turkey Dinner under the auspices of Cavan Church W.A. will be held in Cavan Hall on Tuesday December 3 beginning at 5 o'clock until all served. A good variety programme after the supper. Admission $1.50, children 7c. All welcome.
Applications for a caretaker for Millbrook and Cavan Memorial Arena will be received by the undersigned up to and including Saturday, November 30, 1957. Enquiries as to duties may be had by contacting the undersigned. Please state salary in your tender. P. E. Hamilton, Secretary, Millbrook, Ontario.
The St Andrew’s Mission Band of St Andrew’s Church will hold an Autumn Thank-offering meeting in the church hall on Monday November 25 at 4.15 p.m. Proceeds support the Yokosuka Christian Community Centre in Japan. The program includes a candle-light worship service a story singing and hand-work and all children are welcome.
The Millbrook and District Chamber of Commerce announces its annual dinner and ladies' night for Thursday January 23. Guest speaker is The Hon. Matthew B. Dymond M.D. Minister of Reform Institutions. Further details to follow.
A notice for the Durham County Federation of Agriculture annual meeting features a hot turkey dinner at the Recreation Centre in Blackstock on Saturday November 30 at 7 PM. Guest Edith Storr from Ontario Radio Farm Forum hosts other entertainment. Dinner costs $1.50. secretary Richard Bowles is reached at 15-1-22 Blackstock.
Notice of first posting of the voters list for Ontario elections. The clerk states the list was transmitted to eligible voters from the Township Manners assessment roll and posted at the Bethany office on November 16, 195/ and remains for inspection.
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