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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
9
Orono won the best two of three playdown with Kendal by 12 runs on 17 hits while Kendal had 3 hits and no runs. Jones pitched all innings for Orono with 10 strikeouts and six walks. Crono and Mercer each hit two bags as Orono built a big lead with errors and timely hits.
A large group of Ontario M L A s will tour Northern Ontario starting September 4 from Toronto. Led by Minister Weland, the trip covers Sudbury Moosonee North Bay and returns via Cochrane Kapuskasing Iroquois Falls and Cobalt to study resources and meet residents. The 1949 tour drew 83 M L A s and proved valuable for understanding regional needs.
Ontario highways minister George Doucett announces urgent road projects to ease urban traffic. Key plans include a 35 mile controlled access link between Eastwood and near London, a 16 mile diversion to Highway 28, and upgrades connecting Kingston, Peterborough, and areas around Orillia and Hawkesbury as part of Trans Canada routes.
116 members of the Rickard clan gathered at Orono park on Saturday August 2 for a sunny social with a supper and group photographs. Officiating prizes were awarded for youngest boy and girl, heaviest man, tallest lady and other honors. Officers for 1953 were elected including President Kenneth Werry and Brenton Rickard. Relatives attended from Orono Newcastle Bowmanville Oshawa Port Hope Stratford and Peterborough.
About eighteen girls entertained Betty Cooper bride to be last Thursday at Miss Jean Wilsons home. The living room used pink and white decor and she received a red and white plastic kitchen utility and bannister set. Music and singing followed by cake and coffee.
On Monday seven Orono girls joined Bowmanville Girl Guides for the annual camp at Pigeon Lake. Camp commandant Mrs. A J Frank led a bus, with about 50 girls in camp including Bowmanville Port Hope Lindsay and Orono participants. Orono girls listed: Marie Lewis Edna Goode Joan Bruton Cynthia Bruton Jean Williams Jo Ann Rutherford Carol Grant. Visitors day is Sunday August 17 when relatives and friends may visit the site.
David James Gibson aged nearly 86 passed away suddenly at his daughter’s home in Bowmanville. A noted farmer orchardist and Holstein cattle breeder he guided Durham’s agricultural societies and fairs and served as a government judge. Survived by his children and extensive grandchildren, his funeral was held at St George's Church Newcastle.
Cecil George Mercer a former M P P and respected Durham County citizen died at home in Elizabethville on Wednesday August 13. Born November 5 1884 he was a machinist by trade and leaves wife Mary Jane Peacock four daughters Edna Pearl Vivian and two sons Clarence and Orley along with siblings Mary Cora and others. He served sixteen years as Reeve and councillor.
Ozono reports twenty three children completed swimming tests marking a successful session. Miss Elaine Found of the Women's Institute Branch Ontario Department of Agriculture promotes year round salads as nutrition boosters in daily meals.
Articles detail freezing methods for summer cabbage squash and pumpkin to preserve quality. Instructions cover blanching, cooling, packaging, and suggested storage times. A separate report highlights the Orono Red Cross swimming program, its finale at the Orono Park tank, instructor remarks, badge ceremonies, and participant achievements.
The Orono Fair announces a two day event on September 5 and 6 attracting thousands. Prize money totaling 3600 dollars, up from last year, will honor agricultural products livestock school work and handicrafts. A Dynamiatic Contest with five to six one act plays is planned with three enrolled Lakefield Peterborough and Orone. Improvements at the fairgrounds and track aim to add atmosphere and encourage participation to make 1952 a success.
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