27 1958 Recent Visi- Mrs Hut Durham Able
The fragment notes a visitor named Mrs Hut t. Durham in County events with emphasis on accessibility and inquiry. Limited readable text suggests a social or provincial note rather than a full article.
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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 27, 1958
Page
3
The fragment notes a visitor named Mrs Hut t. Durham in County events with emphasis on accessibility and inquiry. Limited readable text suggests a social or provincial note rather than a full article.
A garbled line notes a time check or amount of four dollars and fifty cents, reflecting a fragmented OCR read. The readable fragment does not form a complete event or clear names, places, or actions.
A village debate centers on Millbrook’s prospects with claimants arguing it is either regressing or advancing. The piece notes opinions vary and cites nearby towns with vacant stores as a misleading gauge while acknowledging population growth in Millbrook.
The United Church of Canada names Millbrook Cavan musician Stan Northrop as organist and choir director. He will lead services and direct music programs at the church.
Art TM Morrow of Montreal is a self taught musician who plays over a dozen instruments at home. He leads what is described as the biggest jazz band in Canada with 21 sidemen. His half hour program Meet Mr Morrow airs each Wednesday afternoon on CBC radio's Trans Canada network.
The village reports growth with new houses and ongoing construction. Rev Reid opens a new garage and gas station at Tupper and Centre. Roads to the village improved, Highway 115 nearby, Millbrook Industries expanding to 25 workers, and a remodelled empty block now first class apartments. Gertrude Shop opens, egg grading station starts, a new bridge over Baxter’s Creek, and Gerry Todd builds a show room and house. Possible high school talk adds to the parade of changes. Some empty stores remain. the old boastful spirit is questioned by locals.
A brief notice invites readers to attend a church service of their choosing this Sunday, encouraging participation across local congregations. The advertisement emphasizes personal worship and community gathering without specifying a denomination or location.
Reeve Earl Argue returned as Reeve and Lewis McGill elected Deputy Reeve by acclamation at a Manvers meeting. Seven nominees stood for three council seats but only five qualified: Jake Man, Robert Brown Pontypool, Harvey Malcolm Janetville, Alex McMaster Bethany, and R. J. Payne Pontypool, with election set for Monday December 1.
The Santa Claus Parade Committee met in the 1.0.0.F Hall on November 13 to organize more than twenty floats six bands and a Santa visit. Key volunteers include Gord Trick as chair with R. Duffy Neave Payne and Tripp aiding. prizes of 10 5 15 and best costume and oldest car. Donations from EP E Regiment and Boorman's provide treats and Pepsi for children.
Sidney McLaren who died of a heart attack in his 78th year at his home in Cavan Township on November 18 1958 was buried on the following Friday. The funeral from J W Haw Funeral Home Millbrook was conducted by Rev J Edgar M Palfrey with interment at St Johns Cemetery Ida. Pallbearers were William Swain David White Louis Kincaid Lloyd Sutton William Howden Sid Todd.
Two week conference in Geneva gathered 2700 scientists from 69 countries to review current uses of nuclear energy and explore the most fruitful future applications. The second United Nations International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy drew 3600 observers from 46 countries and 10 international organizations plus 25 non government groups. Professor Francis Perrin of France spoke at a press conference as conference president.
Grace Presbyterian Church Millbrook Centreville Church will hold communion on Sunday November 30 at 9 45 a m and 11 a m . Next Sunday Rev Dr John Hardwick of Morrisburg Ontario will preach in view of a call to the above congregations Rev Gilbert Smith of St Giles Peterborough will take charge at the communion service Joseph Burns Clerk of Session.
The 7th and 8th Line Cavan Pot Luck Quilters Club held its annual turkey dinner and offices election Thursday at Mrs. Donald Lang's home. Seventeen members and guests attended as Mrs J H McKnight Fallis Line was chosen president, succeeding Mrs James Nelson. Secretary Mrs James Young was re-elected. The January meeting will be hosted by Mrs Wilf Elson.
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