Orono Badminton Club Hosts First Social Tournament
Orono Badminton Club held its first social evening of the year with a round robin mixed doubles event attended by about twenty five members. Mrs John Forrester and Mr Roy Forrester won the tournament un defeated, with Mrs J Arnott and Mr Carman Cornish as runners up.
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The
Orono Badminton Club
John Forrester
Roy *Forrester
J. Arnott
Carman Cornish
W. H. Carman
James Pollard
Orono United Church Women’s Missionary Society Anniversary
Sunday April 8 marks the Orono United Church WMS Anniversary Service with a large congregation. Guest speaker Mrs. Hugh D. Taylor of Toronto overseas secretary, urged Christians to meet challenges in lands such as Korea Japan and India based on experiences from recent visits to mission work.
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Orono United Church
W.M.S
Hugh D. Taylor
Toronto
W.M.S. Work
Taylor
Korea
Japan
India
General Motors Canada Sets Record Production in Q1 1955
General Motors of Canada reports a first quarter record with 49 660 passenger cars and 4 404 trucks produced by end of March and a total output of 56 345 vehicles. Oshawa employment also hit a first quarter record at 11 817 workers.
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General Motors of
Canada
W. A. Wecker
General Motors
Wecker
General Motors of Canada
Oshawa
Urgent Relief Clothing Drive By Orono W M S
Orono W M S urges clothing and bedding donations for Korea and other war affected regions. They request clean used items for men women and children plus wool skeins and fabric. Packing day is April 26 and contributions should be left at the United Church Sunday School Auditorium by 2 PM.
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Korea
Hunrede
Orono
United Church Sunday School
Oddfellows Turkey Banquet Draws 155 in Orono Hall
The Orono I O F Hall hosted a Turkey banquet and entertainment sponsored by the local Odd Fellows. Heather Rekab Lodge supplied the dinner. head table guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gamey and Rev. John Kitchen. A net profit of 130 dollars will buy new banquet tables.
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Orono I.0.0.f. Hall
Oddfellows
Heather Rebekah Lodge
Orono
J. C. Gamey
John Kitchen
Pike
Newtonville
Alvin Blewett
Tyrrell
Orone Boy Scouts Collect Four Tons Of Paper
The Orone I O O F promoted a paper drive which the Bobwhite patrol led by Scout Master Arthur McLaren carried out on Saturday. They collected four tons three pounds of bundled papers sold for six to eight dollars per ton. Proceeds support Scouting in the Village.
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Orone
Orone I.O.O.F
Arthur McLaren
Neilson
Easter Theme At Orono W M S Meeting
The Easter meeting open with hymn 98 and prayers. Miss Copitrones letter from Angola spurs clothing drive for Korea. parcels collected April 26. Programs included a Christ the Joy of the World theme, Easter film strips, a New Light for India address, and a closing prayer.
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Rowe
Wood
Kelly
Watson
Sutton
Christ
Drummond
Carson
Staples
Air Cadets Take First Flight At Oshawa
Twelve members of the Orono Air Cadet Squadron flew as part of their training at Oshawa Airport. Most were airborne for the first time and visibly thrilled. A full inspection parade is planned in May with invitations to attend, including parents of squadron members.
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Orono Air Cadet Squadron
Oshawa
Inoculation Schedule Error Sparks Polio Clinic Plan
Misprinted date in the Northumberland Durham Health Unit notice led to a revised plan for first polio inoculation in Clarke Township. Grades one and two students with completed forms will be vaccinated in three clinics at the Township Hall Orono and Newcastle School on April 14 28 and May 26 with groups by school sections.
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Northumberland-Durham Health Unit
Clarke Township
Orono Times
Orono
Newcastle School
Importance Of Leguminous Crops And Bacteria
Leguminous crops like alfalfa clover and soybeans enrich soil when conditions are right and legume bacteria in nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen. Bacteria in nodules on clover peas and beans enable nitrogen access for plants, while other plants rely on these bacteria. The article notes continued discussion on page 2 and records of 37 members and 92 library visits with Mrs Porter's help.
Over Thirty Attend Annual Fish And Hunt Club Meeting
More than thirty members gathered at the Orono Municipal Building for the Orono Fish and Hunt Club monthly meeting. Officers discussed pursuing a local hand gun club, upcoming outdoor range plans, a rifle interclub meet with Newcastle, pheasant shooting concerns, and preparations for a Dance and Draw on April 29. The evening featured three films on turpon fishing, northern exploration, and Ontario Winter Playground, followed by lunch.
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Orono Fish and Hunt Club
Orono Municipal
Turpon
Far North
Ontario
Father and Son Banquet in Orono Draws Large Turnout
A Father and Son Banquet for Cub and Scout families drew a full house at the Orono United Church Sunday School Auditorium on April 4. R C Forrester chaired. Rev John Kitchen gave grace. Allan Quantrill proposed a toast to fathers, welcomed by Fred Lycett who praised Scouting and local leaders.
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Orono United Church
Allan Quantrill
Fred Lycett
Lycett
Mr. Lycett
Plants Divided into Three Groups for Spring Planting
The article explains three plant groups hardy semi hardy and softies with guidance for Canadian gardeners. It notes warm soil and late March planting in warmer regions and mentions Scout events in Orono including Tenderfoot pins for Russell Major and Laurence Sherwin and references a GM sponsored film night.
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Canada
Ground Observer Corps Seeks Civilians for Air Defense Role
In Canada the Ground Observer Corps forms part of the defence team linking civilians and military to spot aircraft and report them to radar and filter centres. As jet fighters patrol, gaps in coverage persist due to few volunteers, prompting appeals in Stouffville Goodwood Uxbridge Port Perry Seagrave Claremont and other towns for recruitment information.
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G.O.C
RCAF
Ground Observer Corps
Bill Sanders
Stouffville
Fred Clubine
Goodwood
Doug Hart
Uxbridge
Bill Baker
Port Perry
Orville Boe
Seagrave
Robt. Greer
Claremont
Jas. K. Lavw
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Landis
Orono Park
W.ms. Sunday Service
Parker
Shelley
Orone W.M.S
Turkey
Blackstock
Mr. McKnight
McKnight
Federal Post Offices
Postal Department
England
Scotland
Boy Scouts
Orono W.M.S
Jesus
Wm. Grady
Newcastle
Ken Tolmie
F. Hall
R. C. Forrester
Grace
Maureen McKenna
Carolyn Jones
Norman Rickaby
Sandy Russell
Chris, Willoughby
Klaus Schoenmaker
Messrs
M. H. Staples
W. H. Mitchell
John Tamblyn
Chris Willoughby
Willoughby
Mr. Willoughby
Russell Major
Laurence Sherwin
Ralph Philips
Cubs
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