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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
1
A fragment from a telephones limited notice outlines base rate costs for line circuits and per month charges for subscribers. It mentions setting, removing, or establishing lines, with references to millbrook exchange and extra events, and a monthly fraction rate per line.
Annual meeting announced for St Andrew's Sunday School Hall on Sunday October 19 at 7 30 pm. Rev R C Rudd district secretary will attend, address the gathering and show a film entitled.
A community notice invites broad participation for an event titled The Briar and the Myrtle. The gathering emphasizes inclusion and open attendance for neighbors and visitors alike.
Congratulations go to Mr. Geo. T. Walsh Q.C. of Toronto a former Millbrook boy and reader of The Reporter who was appointed a judge on Monday of this week.
Bowling league statistics show top performers by category with names and scores. Mary McDowell tops ladies high single while Eileen Powell leads ladies high triple. Alan Wright and Joe Medd lead men in highs and averages.
The standings list appears garbled with many unreadable team names and scattered scores. Detected entries include West Enders, Hillbillies, Wing Dings, Zion Jinners, Racketeers, Boat Builders, Bankers, Murphies, Substitutes, Lucky Sevens, Lonely Rangers, and others with partial point values or placeholders. The overall table is incomplete and inconsistent.
The Hon. Kelso Roberts Attorney General of Ontario and Mr Nicholls from the same department traveled through Millbrook en route to a plowing match. They toured the Reformatory and paid a call on The Reporter newspaper.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Canadian Legion Branch No 402 will hold a euchre event on October 14 at 8 30 in the Legion Hall. Admission is 35 cents and refreshments will be served.
A brief notice invites readers to attend a church of their choice this Sunday, emphasizing personal worship opportunities and community gathering.
A local King Street column recounts Monday events with the Millbrook municipal truck failing to move until a tow provided assistance. The piece mentions residents like Elmore Crowley, Gail Lawson, Carol Ridge, and Dr. L J Stuart with D R Fowler and Alex Woods, plus various casual scenes and light chatter about nearby affairs and hockey hints.
Thomas S. Allin born in Toronto in 1875 died October 3 1958 at his home Lot 16 Can 10 Hope Township in his 84th year. He moved from the city in 1920 to farm near the Cavan Hope Township line, survived by two sons Clifford and Frank, three grandchildren, and a late wife Edith Cross. Funeral held October 6 at 1 pm from his residence with Rev William Patterson at St Johns Cemetery Norway Toronto.
Raymond Smillie the young son of Mr and Mrs Smillie reportedly kept the Hoop-O turning around his body for 3123 revolutions on Saturday night. His parents counted the turns while the lad performed. If the rate were two turns per second the feat would last about 26 minutes of continuous motion.
The Allin family expresses gratitude to relatives friends neighbors South Group W A Dr Hobbs nurses Mrs Nattress Mrs Harkness pallbearers and all who offered sympathy after their recent bereavement. Special thanks go to Rev William Patterson for condolences and Haw Funeral Home for managing the services.
In memory of Barbara Elizabeth Pinck who died suddenly October 13, 1957. The world changes year to year and friends from day to day, but never will the one we love from memory pass away. Ever remembered by Mother and Dad, brother and sister Alan and Wendy.
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