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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

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Orono council backs new garbage by law and bylaw actions

Orono councillors and police trustees meet to push a garbage by law requiring a 50 cent monthly fee for all residents and businesses. The plan moves to the Township Council for May 3.

Committee Views Resuscitators Committee Heads Discuss Year Plans

Orone Chamber of Commerce leaders met at Founds to review reports and set the year lineup. Travel Trailer tickets are on sale with boxes to be distributed area wide. The Colt Derby on June 18 was discussed noting a smaller field may require an extra classified race. Entertainment for the grandstand between races was requested.

Orone Derb

Seven 4-H Clubs Formed At Orono Meeting

Nearly 160 Durham county 4-H club members gathered at Clarke township hall in Orono for the 1960 4-H organization meeting. Seven clubs were formed, officers elected, and project materials distributed. The dairy calf club led in interest, prompting junior and senior divisions meeting together under 4-H Leaders Association president Francis Jose. Junior officers include Larry Welsh president and Rex Rickard among others. senior officers include Lorne Tink president and Pat Knox as vice-president. Beef calf club, led by Bev Gray, totals 21 members with Ricky Rickard as president. A new automotive and machinery safety 4-H club, first of its kind in Canada, drew 15 members with A Oliver Dalrymple noting highway safety aims and a potential program with safety officers and engineers. Marie Kent heads the new group with Harold Yellowlees as vice-president and Bill Tamblyn as secretary-treasurer. The tractor maintenance club will be led by Lloyd Kellogg with Ralph Gray providing much instruction.

Durham County Clarke Township Orono 4-H Leaders’ Association Francis Jose Larry Welsh Donald Rickard Ronnie Baker Wayne Beckett Lorne Tink Pat Knox Grant Glaspell Bill Tamblyn Bev Gray Blackstock Fair Ricky Rickard Newcastle Dalrymple Ontario Ralph Gray Ontario Agricultural College Engineering Department Marie Kent Harold Yellowlees Don Welsh Lloyd Kellogg

Orono Park Board Hopes For Next Week Pool Decision

The Orono Park Board discussed building a new swimming pool under a tay grant available via the Community Centres Act. A by law must be passed by Clarke Township. the board aims to submit it for council approval and seeks Chamber of Commerce help to raise funds.

Orono G. E. Simpson H. M. Mercer R. C. Forrester L. Taylor Clarke Township All Orono Park E. H. Samuel Clarke Orono Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Orono Players Dress in 1922 Styles for May Show

The Orono Players will stage The Torch Bearers on May 27 and 28 in authentic 1920s dress to recreate the period atmosphere. The troupe has received $15 from the athletic association to rent stage lighting, with wardrobe led by Mrs. G M Linton and rehearsals underway four times weekly. George Collins has joined the cast replacing R Whincup, and Merrill Graham is also added as the group nears curtain time.

Orono Athletic Association George Collins R. Whincup Merrill Graham Orono

Spring Drive for Relief Clothing Promotes Care Across Oceans

A parental parable notes God’s presence in darkness as a metaphor for relief aid. The United Church of Canada highlights over 100 tons of clothing shipped in 1959 and launches a Spring Community Drive for relief garments. Donors are urged to bring underwear, adult and children’s clothing, nappies, knitted items, quilts, blankets, towels, soap, and even old nylons for Korean widows. Contributions to the Sunday School Auditorium of the United Church by May 10 before 2 PM.

Church United Church of Canada United Church

Girl Guide Meeting Plans and Progress Report

At 7 30 on Tuesday night the Guides began their regular meeting with a discussion on second class nature work and camping. Roll call collection and inspection followed. Gilbert announced a Side Cookie Blitz this Saturday. Patrols split for games and tests before closing with prayer and taps.

Gilbert

Planning New Features For Orono Fall Fair

The Orono Red Cross and regional groups met in the Orono Municipal Building to view demonstrations of two resuscitators. An oxygen resuscitator impressed the committee, with further demonstrations planned and a purchase expected after the final session.

Orono The Orono Red Cross Orono Municipal

Leadership Course At Solina Leadership School

Clarence Allin led a Solina Leadership Course at Solina Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with focus on organizational work, officers duties, committee functions, meeting rules, elections, and parliamentary procedure. The event featured a film on meeting flow and a humorous skit, with a noon luncheon by the Salina Women's Institute.

Clarence Allin Solina Community Hall Salina Women’s Institute

Millbrook High School tenders to open April 26

Durham County District High School Board met in Bowmanville on April 20 with 11 members present. Resignations from several teaching staff were read and accepted. Purchases of Millbrook and Courtice sites were completed. Tenders for Millbrook school will be opened April 26 in Millbrook.

Durham, County Miallbrook Courtice Department of Agriculture Darlington Donovan Dippell Bowmanville Port Hope Millbrook Orono

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C. Forrester Justice of Tha Peace Justice of the Peace Department of Highways Division Street Orono Horticultural Society H. M.mercer Jack Moffat R. C.forrester HYDRO Ontario Hydro Dairy Calf Club Automotive and Machinery Safety 4-H A. Oliver Dalrymple Canada G. M. Linton Orono Tosera Cleo Thirg Ay U.S England Girl Guide News Chamber Colt Derby Solina Durham Federation of Agriculture Durham Central Agricultural Society Crono Dane Found Fair Board Found Jack Reid Carlos Tamblyn Service County Ministi Fred Wicks York County Fed. of Agriculture Ray Hergott Dave Crone O.F.A. Field Services Eleanor Saracuse Jack Hilback Ont.ept. of Education Millbrook High School
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