Ballyduff remembered as home of famed bowler Herb Gillis
In thirty seven years near Pontypool residents recall Ballyduff once thriving with a church post office and taverns. Herb Gillis born in Ballyduff became Toronto bowler of note and part of Canada’s sole World Bowling Congress winning team, holding a 747 three game record. He died at 82, with details continued on page 3.
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Pontypool
Ballyduff
The
Globe and Mail
Herb Gillis
Orono
Mr. Gillis
Manvers
Toronto
Local Citizens Invited to Join RCAF Ground Observer Corps
Canadians urged to volunteer for the RCAF Ground Observer Corps to report aircraft by telephone. Trained observers help track movements, with tracks relayed to radar and fighters if needed. Information available via Barrie detachment or F O McGuire visiting Orono on August 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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Rcaf Ground Observer Corps
RCAF
Gobc
Dunlop St
Barrie
L. J. McGuire
Orono
Swords Rattling Over Suez Nationalization Examined
John M. James analyses the Suez crisis sparked by Egypt's nationalization of the canal. He notes Britain and France push for action while the United States abstains, and discusses a planned UN conference with Soviet and Egyptian non participation. He predicts shifts in prestige and the fading era of colonial rule.
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Egypt
Suez Canal
House of Commons
Nasser
United States
United Kingdom
France
Suez
Eden
Britain
United Nations
Soviet Union
U.S.A
U.K
Middle East
Israel
Orono Band to Play at Orono Park Sunday Afternoon
The Orono Band will present a program of music at Orono Park at 2 o'clock on Sunday. A Miscellaneous Shower honored Miss Anne Stapleton, bride to be, at Mrs. Wm. Armstrong’s home. Miss Stapleton received many gifts and thanked the guests. a delicious luncheon was served by Miss Mary Ann Armstrong and Mrs. Wm. Armstrong.
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Orono
Orono Park
Anne Stapleton
Wm. Armstrong
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