Clarke and Clarry Family Socials and Visits
Social notes report a 25th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs George Clarke with relatives from Toronto Peterborough and Millbrook as guests. Other visits include Clarrys and Cameron over the holiday weekend, McIndoe family from Detroit Bowmanville and Haliburton excursions, plus a Toronto cousin's funeral in Symington Avenue Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clarke
B.R. Cavan
Toronto
Peterborough
Millbrook
E. S. Clarry
J. H. C. Clarry
Gordon Naismith Kennedy
Clarry
Maxwell Cameron
Beaver Causes Trouble at Attwooll and Sheppard Mill
A beaver colony near the village chewed the sluice post, jamming the water wheel and forcing the pond to be drained for repairs. The nuisance has frustrated mill owner Mr. Sheppard, who jokes about employing beavers like hydro workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attwooll & Sheppard
Sheppard
Hydro
Young rider asks if Niagara job ever gets monotonous
An A 10 year old on the Niagara whirlpool cage ride asks the conductor if his job ever becomes monotonous. The conductor honestly replies yes, during a light exchange that captures the moment on the famed crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Back to School Youths Return Minus Summer Song
A brief note laments children returning to school after summer holidays now silent on the familiar refrain about lessons and books. The piece contrasts the past joyful singing with the present return to routine.
Rutter Granite Co Monuments in Port Hope Ontario
Rutter Granite Co of Port Hope Ontario offers monuments markers garner posts and inscriptions for grave sites and memorials. Contact through Box 622 for orders and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutter Granite CO
Port Hope
Ont
Garner
Seen and Heard On King Street During The Week
A mother spanks an unruly child in McDowell's doorway last Thursday morning. Gail Lawson carries shoes up the street, possibly en route to a walking derby. Four hours later Weldon Coulter appears behind with a pair of boots, suggesting a walking derby as he trails toward his home.
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King Street
McDowell
Gail Lawson
Weldon Coulter
Weldon
Water runoff row and playful contraption stories on street
A beer smeared sidewalk prompts speculation about Labour Day and municipal strikes. Peter Crowley in boots and coat clears a clogged path with a broom while a lad powers a toy wagon at about 10 mph. The piece ponders motives and who influenced the setup in a lively street scene context.
Bev Reid and Keith Blair Ride Motorcycles
Bev Reid of Reid's Garage travels on a motorcycle as one of those fearless types. Keith Blair, between home and the Reformatory, wears a guard suit and keeps ready for a quick escape if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev Reid
Reid
Bev
Keith Blair
Reformatory
Keith
Woman Found Sleeping in Car Saturday Morning
A woman was found sleeping in a parked car Saturday morning. Authorities responded to the scene and ensured she was safe, with no immediate injuries reported. Further details were not provided in the available text.
Fraserville Boy Brian Lunn Dies In Truck Accident
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Chas Lunn of Fraserville was run over and killed when he slipped under a backing truck driven by his father. The funeral was held September 2 1957 at J W Haw Funeral Home Millbrook with Rev K J Campbell officiating. Entombment followed at Gardiners Cemetery Millbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Lunn
Fraserville
Chas. Lunn
J. W. Haw
King Street East
Millbrook
K. J. Campbell
Fraserville United Church
Gardiner’s Cemetery
Douglas Sheppard Catches 13 lb 1 oz Brown Trout
Douglas Sheppard caught a 13 pound 1 ounce brown trout measuring 30 inches long with a 17 inch girth in the creek below the dam on Tuesday. The fish, seen by several school children, was brought to Peterborough for mounting. This marked the second notable catch for Douglas this year, following a prior rainbow in Rice Lake at Bewdley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Sheppard
Doug
Peterborough
Dick Fickling
Douglas
Rice Lake
Bewdley
Home and School Opens Season Meeting At School
The Home and School Association holds its season opening at 8 15 p m on Monday September 9 in the school. It invites all parents and newcomers to meet staff, enjoy a get acquainted night with introductions by the principals, a sing song, coloured slides and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and School Association
Judith Anne Paeden to wed Lorne Charles at Cobourg church
Mr and Mrs Carl Paeden announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Anne to Lorne Charles son of Mr and Mrs Charles Manley of Millbrook. The marriage is set for Saturday September 28 at 3 00 PM at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Cobourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Paeden
Judith Anne
Lorne Charles
Charles Manley
Millbrook
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Cobourg
Fall fairs dates listed by Ontario Agricultural Societies
The Ontario Department of Agriculture publishes fall fair dates for districts. Listings include Minden Orono Lakefield Warkworth Lindsay Stirling Campbellford Bobcaygeon Madoc Norwood Ottawa London Toronto Kingston Ottawa Winter Fair Port Perry Markham Brighton Picton and Simcoe with ranges from August to November and some in October.
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Agricultural Societies
Ontario Department of Agriculture
ADS
Aioe
S.o
Minden
Oronoy
Steteeeet
Lakefield
Warkworth
Lindsay
Stirling
Campbellford
Bobcaygeon
Madoc
Norwood
Ottawa
London
Toronto
Kingston
Air
Aise Ae
Bale Ais
Lowing
Abe Caw
Attend the Church of Your Choice on Sunday
A brief public notice invites residents to attend any preferred church service this Sunday. It emphasizes personal worship choice and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Your Choice
Motorcycle Races at Peterborough Sept 7
Motorcycle races set for September 7 at 8 p.m. at Peterborough Exhibition Grounds sponsored by the Peterborough Police Association and Kawartha Motorcycle Club to aid the Scott Fund for a officer killed in a traffic accident. Admission is $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough Exhibition Grounds
Peterborough Police Association
Kawartha Motorcycle Club
Scott Fund
Peterborough
Notice to War Veterans at Millbrook Legion Hall
Mr. Ernie Bradley of the V.L.A. will be at Millbrook Legion Hall on Monday September 5 at 8 30 p m to answer questions and update attendees on V L A regulations. Please try and attend this meeting.
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Ernie Bradley
V.L.A
Millbrook
September Meeting of St Anrdew's WMS Held at Clarry Home
The September meeting of St Anrdew's WMS is scheduled for Wednesday September 11 at 3 p.m. at the home of the Misses Clarry. A good attendance is requested and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anrdew’s
W.M.S
Clarry
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Wm. Martin
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James Mason
Joan Fontaine
Michael Rennie
Doothy Dandridge
Harry Belafonte
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