16 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
1
Orono Intermediates and the Bowmanville Roses played a marathon game in Orono Tuesday evening, ending in a 2-2 tie after ten innings. Orono out hit Bowmanville 7 to 3, but left runners stranded, and Keith West pitched eight and one third innings for Orono with Mallett close behind.
Mrs. John Connolly hosted prenuptial events for Margaret Flintoff ahead of her August 11 wedding at St. Gregory's Church Oshawa. Guests from Toronto North Oshawa and nearby towns attended showers and a rehearsal party at the Flintoffs 230 Highland Ave Oshawa.
The Orono Intermediate Baseball Club defeated Bowmanville Roses 4 to 3 to win the best three out of five series that extended to seven games after a protest and a tie. Don Mallett pitched a full game for Orono, allowing five hits and seven strikeouts, while George Jones took the loss. Junior West delivered a pivotal eighth inning single, driving Mercer home for the deciding run at Orone Park before heading to the final against Port Hope in Port Hope tonight.
An editorial endorses using prison labor to reclaim 200 acres in Durham area and develop Simcoe County style projects. It cites William Cranston and Minister John Foote proposing inmate tree planting, watercourse work, and borders with guards overseeing eight hour days. It argues editorials should support the plan locally to aid rehabilitation.
Oreno Public School Board advanced plans for a new addition including washrooms and a fourth classroom. Several contracts were awarded after tenders opened, with bids below engineer estimates. Work to proceed soon under supervision of Prof. Engineer. local and outside trades invited.
Margaret Flintoff daughter of Mrs. Oswald Cowan of Orono and the late Glen Flintoff married John Francis Connolly son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Connolly of Toronto at St. Gregory's Church Oshawa. Rev. Paul Dwyer officiated with Carl Flintoff as best man. The couple plans a honeymoon in the United States.
Clarke Council met August 5 with Reeve Jas T Brown and six members present. A Newtonville Women's Institute delegation urged a main street sidewalk, but no definite section was chosen. The Division Engineer may be asked for subsidy and a meeting with Council representatives. Arch ie McLaren sought proper deeding for Station Street. Boundary talks with Hope Council were noted. The municipal engineer disapproved the proposed paving plan due to road conditions.
A twilight meeting near Kendal drew tobacco growers to learn about White Gold, a new experimental variety at Delhi sub-station. Officials answered questions on fertilizer, curing quality, and potential registration this year as fourteen crops of White Gold are grown locally.
Orono Police Trustees outlined fall work including Mill Street drainage on the east side to prevent surface water flow, ditching north of Station Street, and sidewalk protection near the fire tank. They also planned light upgrades and road widening to connect with the north south road by the Herom home.
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