Peterborough Spelling Controversy Clarified by Society
A letter from the Peterborough Historical Society addresses a dispute over the correct spelling of Peterborough. The debate arose from 1840s letters spellings Peterboro and Peterborough, tied to the era's penny black postage stamp. The society provides clarification to satisfy readers of Bowmanville Statesman and Cobourg Sentinel Star.
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Peterborough
Bowmanville
Cobourg
Peterboro
Peterborough Historical Society
Al Dark Moves Down Millbrook Street
Local note mentions Al Dark and a move down Millbrook Street near Wood and Will derby, with a contact hint via phone.
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Millbrook
Card of Thanks to Civic Hospital Durham staff and neighbors
Robert J. MacDonald thanks Civic Hospital staff for kindness and Durham Telephone staff for a basket of fruit. He also praises Dr. J. W. Wright Mrs. Wright Mrs. Marjory Nelson and friends and neighbours for cards and calls during illness.
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Civic Hospital
Durham
J. W
Wright
Marjory Nelson
Dog Destroyed After Rabies Exposure
A Millbrook man, Ed Hutchison, was forced to have his dog killed after the animal contacted a rabid fox. The fox was killed in the encounter and the dog’s death served as a precaution. The rabies risk is described as serious and a reward proposal for destroying such animals is considered worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED Hutchison
R.R. Millbrook
Is It Peterboro Or Peterborough Revisited in 1958
The Mirror Society notes the correct spelling Peterborough for the Ontario city, tracing origins to Peter Robinson and 1825 settlers. It cautions against Peterboro with apostrophe and cites old documents showing the historic misrendering. The official seal uses Peterborough. Florence Manice signs as secretary.
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Peterboro
Peterborough
Bowmanville
Peter Robinson
Ireland
Peter
Florence Manice
Sec’y
Dance At Pontypool With Novel Aires Orchestra
Pontypool L.O.B.A. sponsors a dance in Pontypool Hall on Friday November 7 featuring Linda Hustell with the Novel Aires Orchestra from Cobourg. Old time and modern dancing runs from 9 p.m. to late with door prizes. Admission is 1.00.
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Pontypool L.O.B.A
Pontypool Hall
Novel- Aires Orchestra
Cobourg
Linda Hustell
Frederick C Hie 70 Dies at Bailieboro Ontario
Mr Frederick C Hie died at his home Bailieboro Ontario on Monday October 27 1958 in his seventieth year He was husband of Pearl Eley and father of Everett Hie Peterborough The funeral was held at Haw Funeral Home Millbrook and Bailieboro United Church service was at 2 00 pm conducted by Rev K Campbell Interment followed in Bailieboro Union Cemetery.
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Frederick C. Hie
Bailieboro
Ontario
Pearl Eley
Everett Hie
Peterborough
Haw Funeral
Millbrook
Bailieboro United Church
K. Campbell
Bailieboro Union Cemetery
Lewis Francis Pudsey dies suddenly in 1958
Lewis Francis Pudsey passed away Friday October 24 1958 at his home in Cavan Township in his 56th year. He was husband of Alma Bristow and son of Mrs. William Pudsey with brothers Mrs. W E Saunders Peterborough Mrs A A Saunders Port Hope. Funeral was from Haw Funeral Home Millbrook Monday October 27 at 2 30 pm with Rev H B Herrington officiating. Interment in Gardiner Cemetery.
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Lewis Francis Pudsey
Cavan Township
Alma Bristow
William Pudsey
W. E. Saunders
Peterborough
A. A. Saunders
Port Hope
Haw
Millbrook
H. B. Herrington
Gardiner’ Cemetery
Seen On King Street During The Week
A chatty local column notes Buckham transport cattle trucks with no room to spare, Bev Reid in a garage business, and a humorous take on bean sellers and the fading Hula Hoop trend. It mentions a cash prize contest linked to the Santa Claus Parade and a call to enter at The Gertrude Shop with Gail and Angela.
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Buckham
Bev Reid
Bev
Gertrude Shop
Gail
Angela
Shamrock potato appears as triple bulb of three in one
An Irish descended oddity is shown by Mr M Walker of Campbellcroft a triple potato about golf ball size resembling a shamrock leaf with one stem feeding all three. The desk notes this fall brought oversize vegetables and hopes for fresh produce in the coming month.
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Ireland
M. Walker
Campbellcroft
St John Ambulance Training Classes Begin November Fifth
Notice announces St John Ambulance first aid training starting Wednesday November 5. Those already registered or wishing to join should contact Mrs Gertrude Dawe Secretary Chamber of Commerce at The Gertrude Shop Millbrook.
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St. John Ambulance
Gertrude Dawe
Chamber of Commerce
Gertrude
Millbrook
Town Group of the W A meeting announced
The regular meeting of the Town Group of the W A will be held at the home of Mrs. Chester Fisher on Tuesday afternoon November 4th at 3 o'clock. Everyone welcome.
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The
W.A
Chester Fisher
In Memoriam Mrs Edward A Swanson 1956
In loving memory of Mrs Edward A Swanson who passed away October 30 1956 Ever remembered by her husband and family Gone but Not Forgotten.
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Edward A. Swanson
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