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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 25, 1938

Page

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Upper School Results Slightly Above Average From Former Term

Department of Education issued Upper School results with overall above average marks. Certificates may be collected from Secretary R R Waddell. The Public and Continuation Schools reopen September 6. Principal Rosborough plans consultations on courses for the new year. Proficiency tiers span papers and subjects with first to third class honours and credits. Notable names include Amber Mamie M., Bruton Cecil G., Case Helen D., Cobbledick Enid M., and Morton Adele, among others.

Orone Department of Education R. R. Waddell Rosborough

Lick Observatory credited with vast celestial discoveries

The Lick Observatory in California is credited with discovering 4000 visible double stars and 36 comets among its notable achievements.

Lick Observatory California

Ransberry Hoffman Wed At St Andrew's Sudbury

Miss Blanche Alice Hoffman daughter of Oliver A. Hoffman Sudbury married Kenneth William Ransberry son of J. E. Ransberry Sudbury at St Andrew's United Church Manse August 19. Rev J D Richardson presided with witnesses Mr and Mrs F Macdonald. The couple will reside in Sudbury.

St. Andrew’s United Church Manse Blanche Alice Hoffman Oliver A. Hoffman Sudbury Kenneth William Ransberry J. E.ransberry J. D. Richardson F. Macdonald Donovan St., Sudbury

Forestry dominates Kirby to reach district final in shaded six innings

Forestry hammered Kirby 26 to 8 in six innings as Neal pitched well for Forestry. Kirby struggled early with 15 runs in the first frame and a shaky defense, while Forestry built a 15 run first inning and led 26 to 8 before darkness ended the game. Forestry advances to face Orono for the district championship.

Kirby Forestry Walker Shackleton Neal Orono Jed Aie

Body Of Keith Beales Recovered Near Oshawa

The body of Keith Beales a five year old from Toronto drowned off Lymons Beach Bowmanville on August 9 was washed ashore at Pickell s Beach three miles east of Oshawa. It drifted over five miles in twelve days and was found by Edward Crawley. Provincial officers and lifesavers assisted in dragging searches near Bowmanville while relatives awaited news in Bowmanville. The child was buried in Toronto on Monday.

Keith Beales Toronto Lymon’s Beach Bowmanville Pickell’s Beach Oshawa Edward Crawley John Panko W. H. Clark Herb. Flintoff Morris and Whitty

Enjoyable Outing for Mr. Orme Grimsby at Peterboro Fair

Mr. Orme Grimsby attended the Peterboro Fair on Friday and Saturday and praised the fair's conduct and exhibits. Reinsman W. J. Watson drove for Mr. Kennedy of Bethany, earning praise. Orme visited the Perry summer home at Gannon's Narrows and returned with four smallmouth bass weighing four pounds total. The outings are noted as beneficial for strenuous daily work.

Orme Grimsby Peterboro Fair Orme Walter Perry Peterboro Gannon’s Narrows Orme’s

TENDERS LET FOR GRAVELLING ON PORT PERRY ROAD

Tenders closed for gravelling on Highway 7A east from Port Perry. Grading will start immediately with work beginning soon and no paving this year. Port Perry to Peterboro has become a provincial highway, linking Central Ontario from Sarnia to Quebec. Authorities seek provincial takeover of the Port Perry to North Yonge Street segment as the final link.

Port Perry Peterboro Ontario Sarnia Quebec North Yonge Street

Forest Service Maps Show 170 Tree Species Distribution

The U.S. Forest Service has compiled maps detailing the distribution of 170 tree species across the United States. This summary highlights the nationwide effort to document species ranges for management and conservation planning.

The U.S. Forest Service United States

Kirby School Report Lists Grade Promotions and Marks

The document shows grade promotions from VII to VIII and VI to VII with marks A B C ranges. Names include Entrance-Ruby Allin Bill Boyd James Lowery Audrey Tebble Marion Wright and others. teachers listed as Gordon Margaleen Boyd Lorne Wannan.

Ruby Allin Bill Boyd James Lowery Audrey Tebble Marion Wright Audrey Billings Margaret Mackinnon Kenneth Killings Bill Rutherford Pearl Tebble Clifford Gordon Laverne Boyd Ray Bryson Nellie Wright Howard Thornhill Johnny Allin Ross Boyd Elenor ‘Wright Raymond Lunn Marguerite Rutherford Arleen Boyd Gordon Lowery Jack Bryson Jack

Robbers Take 200 Lb Safe From Bethany General Store

Thieves entered W Price’s Bethany store in the early hours and carried off a 200 pound safe. The loot totaled two dollars and the safe, used for records, was ruined with papers scattered. Price Morris investigates from Bowmanville. Adair and Kennedy recover the safe from Lindsay. A potato is nearly four-fifths water.

W. Price Bethany Lindsay Price Morris Bowmanville Adair and Kennedy

Judge Reserves Decision In Cecil Barnes Case

Cecil J. Barnes of Toronto truck crash at Dean's Corners 60 feet north of an S curve on July 2. He faced charges of reckless driving and failing to report, with evidence from Provincial Traffic Officer John Witty and testimony from Edward Dean. Magistrate Ebbs reserved decision for one week after hearing the case and defense arguments.

Cecil J. Barnes Toronto Dean’s Corner Orono Hbbs Bowmanville John Witty Dean’s Corners Edward Dean Mr. Dean Newcastle Danforth Avenue Kingston Road Ile TL. Mason Barnes Ebbs

Orono Doubles Score In First Finals Game

Crowther coached Newcastle girls softball team ends 88 season with fourteen wins and one defeat in pennant play. Only loss came in early exhibition. Coach Crowther praised for guiding squad and delivering a proud Newcastle team. Seymour signs off with Red Dunton motto to keep punching.

Orono Newcastle Seymour Red Dutton

Death of George Reid at Consort Hospital Alberta

George Reid died suddenly at Consort Hospital Alberta on Tuesday August 16. Born in Cowanville district he lived near Clarke Church before moving to Alberta twenty five years ago. He retired from his New Brigden farm a year ago and moved to Kirriemuir. Funeral held in Kirriemuir Thursday afternoon. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Reid of Toronto and brother John of Bowmanville.

Consort Hospital Alberta George Reid Cowanville George Clarke Church New Brigden Kirriemuir Hilizabeth Reid Toronto John Bowmanville

Calf Market Uneasy on Toronto Livestock Exchange

On Wednesday bids were lower for all calf grades at the Toronto market while butcher cows and red calves held steady. Cattle holdovers totaled 650 head with receipts: cattle 350 calves 140 hogs 840 sheep and lambs 170.

Toronto Dominion Livestock Branch

Orono Beats Forestry 12 6 To Halt Win Streak In Series

Orono defeated Forestry 12 to 6 as Mellveen went 3 for 4 with a double and two singles. Ken Neal hit a homer and two doubles while Jim Wood allowed three walks in a nine inning effort. The win gives Orono the series lead with Friday night’s game next.

Forestry Crono Jim Wood Ken Neal Neal Wood Orono Mellveen Ogden Mercer Middleton Cantrell Qcouvier Watson Wests Powers West IR. Cornish Couvier Cooper Scotty Winter Mellve

Sole Hand-Made Paper Plant Operates in United States

A single hand-made paper plant remains in operation within the United States. The facility sustains production amid niche craft demand and regional labor constraints, highlighting a rare remaining example of artisanal papermaking in modern industry.

United States

Candy Demonstration By Orono Women Institute

At the Orono Women's Institute monthly meeting Miss Normardt sister of Mrs Sisson gave a candy making demonstration focusing on fudge. She also showed caramels peanut brittle and creams. The group planned a booth for the annual School Fair and thanked Miss Normardt for sharing candy making secrets.

Orono Women’s Institute Normardt C. B. Sisson Mra Richardson H. Dean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Amber Mamie M Zool Ltd Bruton Cecil G Case Helen D Cobbledick Enid M C. Barrow Raymond V C. Millson Margaret J Morton B. Adele Myles Thelma EK Auth Roy Margaret S Smith Myrtle C. Stark Ethel M N. Watson Archibald Albegra White Carman G Fr. Auth Belleville Ottawa Bancroft Brighton Soreeeee Haliburton Kingston Lakefield E.es Orono Eo Fone Sterling Oar Heen Campbellford Millbrook Vee Port Hope Blackstock Ee Madoc Ea Warkworth Ee Ee Ransberry—Hoffman R. C. Beales Jack Whitty W. J. Watson Kirby School Report Cecil Barnes Nwcastle Pennsylvania State College Rae Orono W. I
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