Ballyduff remembered in obituary of famed bowler Herb Gillis
Herb Gillis aged 82 born in Ballyduff near Orono died August 2 in Toronto. A Manvers native who moved to Toronto as a young man he became famous as a bowler. He was a member of the only Canadian team to win an American Bowling Congress World tournament and once set a three game record of 747. Continued on page 3.
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The
Globe and Mail
Herb Gillis
Ballyduff
Orono
Mr. Gillis
Manvers
Toronto
Local Citizens Asked to Join RCAF Ground Observers Corps
Canada calls for volunteers to report aircraft moves by telephone. Ground Observers track aircraft and pass data to radar stations for identification. a fighter may be deployed if needed. Training and GOBC Wings provided. contact Barrie Detachment or meet F O McGuire in 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 Egypt Suez Nationalization
John M. James analyzes the Suez crisis as Nasser nationalizes the canal to fund a dam project. Western powers debate and deploy show of force while a UN conference struggles without key players. He doubts Canada would join a military action and foresees UK and France potentially losing prestige as Egypt solidifies control.
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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 Perform at Orono Park Sunday
The Orono Band will play a program of music at Orono Park at 2 00 Sunday afternoon. A Miscellaneous Shower honoring Miss Anne Stapleton bride to be was held at Mrs Wm Armstrong home with many useful gifts. The hostesses Miss Mary Ann Armstrong and Mrs Wm Armstrong served a delicious lunch.
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Orono
Orono Park
Anne Stapleton
Wm. Armstrong
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