15 Oct 1959
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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
1
The fragment outlines a solicitor ad from Ontario listing contact numbers 136 and 61, a Thursday evening slot, and credentials B.A. and B. Gom BA. It mentions street address Saint Clarke Lech Solicitors Street Hi and phone 136 with inscribed terms for call-ins and various advertised items such as large liver and small tokens.
Parish notices list Rev J Edgar M Palfrey at St Johns Ida 9.30 am St Lukes Day Martins. St Thomas Millbrook 11.15 am Holy Communion observed by the parish across churches.
A St. Thomas Parish notice states Evensong at 7 39 p m with a Woman's Auxiliary member in attendance at all morning services in the parish Hall to care for children seven years old and under of parents attending services.
Pentecostal Assemblies Zion in Millbrook led by D L Johns holds Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Worship 7 50 p m Evening Service 8 00 p m Wednesday prayer and Bible study 8 00 p m Friday Young Peoples Meeting Presbyterians meet at Centreville and Millbrook with Grace Church officiating Sunday School 10 45 a m Divine Worship at 45 a m
The Centreville Church offers worship times at 10.00 a.m. for Church School and 11.66 a.m. for Divine Worship. The schedule emphasizes regular Sunday attendance and ceremonial services.
The Salvation Army led by Captain D. McNeilly held a 3.00 p.m. survey school in Legion Hall with the message A Welcome Awaits You. The United Church of Canada observed Millos 77th Anniversary with services on Sunday October 18, 1959 at 11 a.m. and 2 20 p.m. Guest speaker Rev. W. A. delivered a warm welcome to all.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting in Council Chambers on September 29 planned the Santa Claus Parade for December 12, 1959 at 2 pm. D R Fowler to hire bands. E Liesmer treasurer of parade funds. letters to new Millbrook residents and organizations to join proceedings.
The Durham and Northumberland Plowing Match held October 7 1959 at Herman Schmid Farm New Castle judged by Winfred Timbers of Stouffville. Results cover horse plowing tractors mounted plows and school teams with Paul Macklin winning Eaton trophy for best plowed land and notable wins by Will Allin Bruce Eagleson James Cryderman and others. The event saw illness weather delays meals served and a lead into the International Match starting October 13 in Wentworth County.
Mr and Mrs George Luohuizen of Fraservi announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Ina to Wilford Peterson son of Mr and Mrs William C P of McGivney NB The marriage is set for October 31 at Grace Presbyterian Church Millbrook A reception for guests will follow at the bride’s home from 8 to 9 30 p.m.
The Lions Club hosts a Shellout Halloween at the Armouries with donations delivered via Laverne Fallis or The Reporter.
The notice announces an annual meeting about minor hockey scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. in Town Hall. It urges attendance and outlines the event time and location for residents and participants.
Millbrook Brownies and Girl Guides hosted a Mother and Daughter Banquet in the Anglican Church Hall on Friday October 2. Ninety mothers and daughters attended with guests including Rev Palfrey and others. Judy Reid received a gift for Guiding work. Performances by Joanne Agnew Victoria Medd Penelope Huyton Nancy Trick and Linda Nelson capped the event.
South Monaghan Township Council met October 5 with all present and Reeve George Dean presiding. Mel Headslip to call tenders for snow plowing. Highways approved a concrete bridge in 1960 and a $6000 by law supplement. Assessment rose to $832,975. Bailieboro Women’s Institute praised for hall floor care. a letter of thanks and a $10 donation will be sent. Clerk to notify Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks under By law 656.
Centreville W M S members from many centres attended a Thankoffering Service to hear Globe & Mail writer Jane Scott recount her childhood dreams and disappointments, and her eventual Ministry of Writing. Mrs Clifford Hall presided for the large gathering and guests.
The act creates a Farm Credit Corporation authorized to lend up to 20 006 dollars at a fixed 5 percent for farm purchase or improvement. Loans may be based on 75 percent of the farm's appraised value. A Supervised Loan for farmers aged 21 to 45 allows 75 percent of appraised value plus chattels up to 27 500 dollars.
Bro William Niddery D D G M and staff will visit Milbrook Lodge 308 October 8 at 8 pm for installation of officers 1939 1960 Visitors welcome Lunch served Red Sec L O O F M Larmer The Corporation of the Village of Millbrook holds a Court of Revision October 22 at 7 30 pm in Council Chamber Town Hall Millbrook for hearing appeals against the Special Assessment Roll for the new Water Main on King Street G C Dawe Clerk
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