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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 04, 1958
Page
1
A long municipal notice outlines bylaw approval to borrow up to 560000 for tile and drainage works. It details debentures, council authorization, interest rates, repayment terms, and required notices, with dates in August 1958 and clerk signatures.
Having sold his farm Mr. Freeman Eddy will hold an auction sale of livestock furniture wood cedar posts etc at his residence Lot 24 Can 3 Clarke 244 miles northeast of Newcastle on Saturday September 13 1958 at 1 30 p m sharp. No reserve. Terms cash. Mrs Robt Hicks Clerk R J Payne Ponty pool Auctioneer.
The group invites girls aged 11 to 15 to join at the next meeting on September 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Thomas Parish Hall.
The September meeting of the W.M.S. of St. Andrew's United Church will be held on Wednesday September 10 at 3 p.m at the Misses Clarry. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
The family of the late Mr. R. O. Larmer thank Dr. M. E. Hobbs, Civic Hospital nurses, Rev. A. L. Shorten, and all friends and neighbours for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Officials urge readers to convert Victory Bonds promptly, emphasizing urgency and national savings. Campaign messaging highlights limited-time windows and the benefits of converting now to support ongoing wartime or economic efforts. Local leaders endorse nationwide participation.
A string of social visits and personal updates from Millbrook and nearby towns. Guests and travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Allin, Mrs. Harold Noble of New Jersey, Miss Margaret Martin of Toronto, and many more visiting or returning home. Highlights note Labour Day weekend visits, travel between Toronto Montreal and Holland, a new rector arriving, and recoveries from injury.
A vivid week in King Sive with a rainbow morning and blazing afternoon sun. A truck near Allin's hill reportedly veered, crossed Millbrook bridge, struck a rail, and halted after possible brake failure or distraction.
Millbrook girls beat Orono 9 to 3 at the Fair Grounds to move within one win of the championship. Mary Armstrong hit her eighth home run of the season in the third inning as Elaine Bain, Dorothy Hutchinson, and others collected hits. Millbrook leads the series 2 1 with one game tied. Orono must win to force a replay in Millbrook if needed.
Engineer Howard Murney of Bank Street survived a near miss when a large electric box exploded at Millbrook Reformactory last week. He had just left the box moments before and was knocked against a boiler, injuring several ribs. Local hearsay cites a mouse as the short circuit cause.
William P. Piercey a prominent young people's worker will be guest speaker at Cavan United Churches Sunday Sept 7 at 9 45 a m and Millbrook at 11 15 a m Piercey former president of Bay of Quinte Young People's Union. He plans full time ministry study at Emmanuel College Toronto this autumn visiting from Peterborough.
R.B.P. 945 Omemee R.P.P. 625 invites Preceptory 945 to attend a church service on Sunday September 7 at 7.00 pm. M W Bro L H Saunders Grand Master of the L O L will speak. L O L and L O B A members are also invited. B Hyland Secretary.
The first Brownies gathering of the fall and winter season is scheduled for September 10 at 4 15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. New members aged eight to eleven are welcome to attend.
In 1958 the phrase The Awful Beerless Days surfaces as a historic echo of Prohibition era hardships. The snippet contrasts past shortages with present appetite, hinting at social and economic tensions around alcohol policy.
Millbrook will host first aid training guided by St John Ambulance. Instruction spans seven weeks with two hour sessions once weekly. Interested participants should enroll with Mrs Gertude Dawe, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, at the Gertrude Shop in Millbrook.
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