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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1958
Page
1
Local drivers plan an early morning gathering outside the depot as rain and ongoing rail negotiations push back a scheduled convoy. Organizers say turnout depends on conditions and safety clearances from authorities.
The Village of Millbrook by law licenses trailers located within the municipality for 30 days or year with a $10 fee. Noncompliance carries civil penalties up to 300 dollars plus costs. By law 388 subsection 91(b) and council approval dated July and August 1958. Reeve Belch and Clerk Arrington sign.
Orono defeated Millbrook 13 to 4 on home field to force a tie in the finals at two games apiece. E Tennant delivered a three bagger with bases loaded in the sixth, sparking Orono as Millbrook pitcher errors aided the comeback.
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 north east 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 Grace Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society will hold its September meeting at the home of Mrs. Tom Skipp on Wednesday September 17 at 2 PM.
Millbrook students defeat Orono 12 to 8 to win the final series three games to two at the Fairgrounds. Lynda Hogg went 4 for 4, with others adding key hits as Millbrook erased a mid game deficit and captured the title. The cup from Courtice remains with the previous holder and a crest is hoped for Millbrook.
Mr. K. C. Toms, Mr. David Clerke, Mr. Lawrence Winslow and Mr. Walter Widdis have leased from the CNR the old railroad roadbed behind their farms for two years with an option to buy. They report trespassers tearing down fences and urge the public to respect their right to fence the roadbed and to stop the vandalism.
Mrs. Cecil Hubbeard expresses gratitude to Dr Hobbs Civic Hospital staff and the South Group of the W A for acts of kindness during illness. Special thanks to Rev Dr Neal Rev and Mrs Heustin and all visitors to the hospital.
Two men argued on King Street Saturday night using shocking language. A flat bottom wagon was towed by a tractor late on Saturday with happy youths, resembling a post poned sleigh ride as wheels replaced runners for the season’s end event.
A brief incident describes a smiling toddler under two asking Mr Barringer for permission to sit on the property. The child is invited to remain on the ledge as an adult notes the interaction while stepping outside to view the street. The dialogue ends with permission granted.
A girl carries a birthday cake with candles not suited for a grandmother. The squib above hints at a hayride sleigh ride or wagon ride. Signs point to a thriving service station at the former Cathcart Motors site, but no staff are present to serve customers.
LAC Fred Jensen and Mrs Jensen renew overseas service likely stationed in Germany. Visitors include Miss Lilly Stewart Miss M Brock and Miss Laura Setwater from Peterborough. Families from Hastings visit Olver Brock. Mr Milton Tewison and Basil Richards drive to Montreal to meet Mrs Richards returning from Europe aboard the Maassdam. Mrs Richards spent summer with daughter Yvonne in Germany. They toured Holland Germany France Switzerland Belgium and attended Brussels World Fair. Sunday at Port Credit marked by a gathering honoring Mr and Mrs W D Armstrong of St Catharines with relatives from St Catharines and St. Catharines.
Mr and Mrs Armstrong mark birthdays and a wedding anniversary while he retires from the N S and T Railway after 38 years. Guests include Woods Millbrook Dundas and Owen Sound families. A table tri lute was among gifts. Miss M Howden Graduates from Civic Hospital school of nursing Peterborough winning top medical nursing prize. Mrs Howden hosts dinner. relatives attend. Mrs Blakely returns from Lakefield visit.
The family of the late Wellington Gilmour expresses gratitude to friends and neighbours for support during illness and after his death. Special thanks are given to Dr J W Wright and Health Nurse Mrs Groom for their care and kindness.
The September meeting of the Women's Institute will be held Friday September 12 at 8 00 p m at the home of Mrs Milton Challice. Roll call hints on agriculture.
Anniversary services will be held at Trinity Church the Marsh on Sunday September 14 at 7 30 p m Rev Geo Meades will be in charge of the service Everyone welcome.
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