23 Apr 1953
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1953
Page
1
Clarke township report shows the Red Cross drive raising $996.40 in March with contributions from multiple school sections and local organizations including Orono, Kendal, No. 9 and No. 21, plus W.A. groups, clubs, lodges, and churches, thanking canvassers for their support.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met April 21 in the Sunday school auditorium with good attendance. Mrs. Walsh opened with hymn and devotional led by Miss Sherwin on faith, followed by a prize clip sheet on jury service for Ontario women. Plan for the April 30 convention at Orono United Church and an early autumn Gold Medal Contest were announced.
The Orono Women’s Institute met Friday afternoon April 10 for a pot luck luncheon with about 35 members present. President Mrs. Foster Ferguson led the session. reports from committees highlighted successful programs. Miss Aileen Aked’s Motoring through England was voted the most interesting. Officers elected: President Mrs. Fred Bowen, 1st Vice President Mrs. H. E. Millson, 2nd Vice President Mrs. R. E. Logan, Secretary Mrs. A. Gerry, Treasurer Mrs. W. Sherwin, District Director Mrs. F. Ferguson. The gathering ended with God Save The Queen.
Directors report a $320 surplus from rink operations and outline summer supervision for the Park. A supervisor and assistants will run daily activities including swimming, ball, tennis, croquet and other games. A committee led by Fuester Rutherford and Forrester will report back March 4 with a full program.
The article outlines the Canadian Cancer Society project aims including Ontario’s goal of 500000 and nationwide target of 31500000. It details Ontario divisions unit structure and public education efforts, plus a summary of Cancer Research in Canada and university lab work across Saanich Halifax Saskatoon and London.
Miss Joan Marie Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred O Wood Bowmanville wed Mr George Jones son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Jones Orono in Trinity United Church. Rev T A Morgan officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s home with family guests. The couple will reside in Bowmanville.
Howard Hines, a one armed Lindsay resident and World War II veteran, died when his car skidded off Highway 35 near Pontypool last Thursday. Passengers Arthur Mackin and Jim Maguire escaped with cuts and bruises. Hines leaves a wife a daughter and two sons.
The United Church announces a blitz canvass on Wednesday April 29 1953 to clear remaining church indebtedness. Canvassers may call Monday Tuesday or the main day. contributions may be left with treasurer O W Rolph or at the church. An evening program and refreshments will follow with results posted as received.
Pastoral messages from M C Fisher and J E Griffith praise the Orono United Church reconstruction after the 1951 fire. They urge the congregation to wipe remaining debt and continue Christian work, noting Oshawa Presbytery’s Corner Stone ceremony and Bay of Quinte Conference’s support for the project and future expansion.
The Finance Committee launches a Blitz Campaign for April 29 1958 to retire the eleven thousand dollar debt on Orono United Church. Donations and pledges are due by October 31 1953 with an expected bequest of about three thousand dollars reducing the outstanding balance to eight thousand. The message praises past efforts, calls for united support and notes support from Oshawa Presbytery and local ministers.
Rev John Kitchen writes to Orone Church members urging support for the second blitz campaign to clear the building debt. He notes remaining costs hinder consolidation and plans the Building Committee has endorsed to liquidate the burden and free funds for future work.
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