George W James Likely Progressive Conservative Candidate for Durham
The Canadian Statesman editor George W James appears poised to enter the Durham County nomination as Progressive Conservative for the June 11 federal election. A May 3 convention at Orono Town Hall will decide his bid to oppose ex-member W F Rickard. James, a former Bowmanville mayor and longtime ally of John Bracken, advocates farm policy and agricultural gains while backing Bracken for national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. James
Canadian Statesman
Bowmanville
County of
Durham
Orono
James
W. F. Rickard
John Bracken
Bracken
the Statesman
Cause of Agriculture
Canada
German Prisoners Leave Bowmanville Camp
German prisoners depart Bowmanville in two batches, first on April 9 and then April 12, 23 year olds mostly in air force uniforms with decorations. Guards gave no orders as they boarded a train at Bowmanville station led by a senior officer and the Veterans Guard. The Bowmanville Boys' Training School now sits empty awaiting future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowmanville
Canada
Butter Production In Ontario Reaches High March Mark
Ontario creameries show a sharp March rise in butter production as milk supply grows. Cream quality improves, with relief proposed to allow twice weekly cream collection from May 1 to October 1. Creameries also face difficulty hiring qualified staff for the season.
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Ontario
Ontario Department of Agriculture
C. E. Lackner
Prices and Trade Board
Gaither
Good Will Bible Class Meeting Plans Special May 8
The Good Will Bible Class met at the homes of Mrs. Fred Tamblyn and Mrs. Chas. Miller with Mrs. McLaren presiding. A special meeting was scheduled for May 8 at Mrs. R. Moffat’s home to hear Miss Somerville who has spent years in China. An offering for Save the Children Fund raised 15 dollars. Mrs. K. Gamsby led a study on Adventuring together in Christian living in the Congregation.
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Good Will Bible
Fred Tamblyn
Chas. Miller
McLaren
R. Moffat
Somerville
China
Save the Children
8th Victory Loan Surpasses Canada Sales Milestones
Ottawa reports the 8th Victory Loan sales total reach 75,660,450 on Tuesday with combined Monday-Tuesday purchases of 142,851,750. Figures compare to 77,269,800 for day two of the 7th loan and 145,530,100 for the first two days of that issue.
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Ottawa
Canada
Local Trout Season Opens With Warm Spring Day
Opening day on Saturday April 14 brought clear skies and warm weather ideal for fishing. Anglers report diverse catches with BILL DAVEY leading at thirteen trout. others like ORME GAMSBY and BILL RIDDELL EACH took eleven, while several posted nine to eleven trout. Many youngsters fished, promising more reports as the season continues.
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Bill Davey
Orme Gamsby
Orono
Bill Riddell
Dr. McKenzie
Pete. Lunn
R. A. Forrester
Frank Hiall
Times Office
Dollars Vested in Bonds Brings Victory Nearer
A wartime appeal urges households in Clarke Township and Newcastle to buy Victory Bonds. The sales effort, supported by service members, aims to bolster Allied arms supplies. Durham County totals show $190,700 raised toward a $1,650,000 objective by April 24.
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Durham County
Joan _ Hope
Port Hope
Darlington Township
Bowmanville
Cartwright
Cavan
Clarke Township
Manvers
County of
Durham
Community Notes From Clarke Union and Area Visit Traditions
Enid Bowen and parents from Toronto visited the Clarke Union area along with several local families. A Home and School Club meeting on April 10 featured songs, moving pictures, piano pieces, and a presentation for the Blackburns who moved to Orono. A resident with shingles remains confined at home.
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Enid Bowen
Toronto
Hector Bowen
Kenneth Hills
Fred Blackburn
Manson
Williamson
Jim Patterson
John Patterson
William Ruiter
Canada
Milfred Sherwin
Betty Chapman
Audrey Billings
C. R.carveth
Newcastle
J. C. Devitt
Bowmanville
Joyce Sutton
Orono
Silas Souch
Neil
Rainey
Keane Warren Wedding At Pickering United Church
Grace Rosetta Warren and Frt Lieutenant John Hunter Keane wed in Pickering on April 20 1945 in a double ring ceremony. Attendants wore varied pastel gowns as family and friends gathered at Genosha Hotel for a reception. Post ceremony, Emile Vaillantcourt named Canada’s first minister to Cuba, while farm labour shortages prompt conscription officials to place men 16 to 65 in agriculture.
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Pickering United Church
Grace Rosetta Warren
Reg. N
David William Warren
Pickering
John Hunter Keane
D.F.C
Adam Henderson Keane
Orono
M. R. Jenkinson
H. W. Wolfraim
Mars. E. Banner
D. Andrews
Muriel Morton
Pat Warren
Samuel Keane
A. A. Drummond
Genosha Hotel
Birth of Anne Elizabeth Coryell in Bowmanville Hospital
Lieut J W Coryell Jr and his wife of Orono announce the birth of their daughter Anne Elizabeth on Wednesday April 18 1945 at Bowmanville Hospital.
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J. W. Coryell, JR
C.N.V.R
Orono
Anne Elizabeth
Bowmanville Hospital
Orono Women's Institute Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Orono Women's Institute held its annual meeting in the Council Chamber on Friday April 20 electing officers for the year. Treasurer reported 188.70 on hand and 225 War Savings Certificates. Mrs. Gamey spoke on First Aid in the Home covering appendicitis poliomyelitis sprains fractures and choking. Officers include Hon Pres Mrs O W Rolph Pres Mrs E Dean and other posts with delegates named for the Hampton convention. Lunch followed and the gathering closed with God Save the King.
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Orono Women’s Institute
Council Chamber
Gamey
J. E. O’boyle
Delve
A. Roy
W. W. Sherwin
J. D. Brown
J. Eagleson
J. H. Gibsion Sr
God Save the King
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Geo. W. James
Bowmanville Boys’ Training School
Times
Ito
Clarke Union
Keane
Warren
Cuba
King
Emile Vaillancourt
Montreal
National Selective Service
W. Rolph
E. Dean
E. J. Hamm
R. H. Brown
Treas
F. Hall
Progressive Conservative Association
J. R. McBrien
Julien Sales
Irwin Colwill
R. R. Waddell
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Clarke
Township
H. C. Bonathan
Crone
J. J. Mellor
L. R. Graham
J. C. M. German
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