Fatal Fall From Scaffold At Bowmanville Hospital
Reports state Mr Russell Best fell from a scaffold while assisting on a Centre Street house in Orono near December 3 or 9. He slid from a slanted roof edge about twelve feet to frozen ground, dying en route to Oshawa Hospital. Mr Stainton aided by leaping through a window. Witness Dr McKenzie provided first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Best
McKenzie
Oshawa Hospital
Ernie Dent
Centre Street
Orono
Russ@i~ Best
Best
Wm. Stainton
Orone Homecraft Guild Meeting Recalls Christmas Preparations
The Orone Homecraft Guild met on Wednesday November 27 focusing on Christmas planning. Mrs McGinnis shared tested recipes for fruit cakes puddings and beverages while Mrs Rolph outlined table settings etiquette and hostess duties. The group appreciated humor and leaders efforts and styles for the open December session with an exhibit and pattern circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homecraft Guild
Calf Club Boy Nets 4870 For His Steer At King’s Guineas
John Kinsman of C morarty Ontario won the King's Guineas prize of 250 and 5.50 a pound at auction for his 840 pound Shorthorn Levelta Gem sold to T Eaton Co for Sunnybrook hospital. Esther Dowling of Alvinston took second with a 900 pound Angus sold for 1.60 a pound and 1440. Robert J O Neill Denfield claimed third with a 1010 pound Hereford at 0.60 a pound totaling 606. Forty three entries were auctioned with prices from 18 to 30 cents per pound. The event aims to boost beef calf club work and junior Farmer standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kinsman
Cmorarty
Ontario
Wicer
Coliseum
T. Eaton Company, Limited
Toronto
Sunnybrook Military Hospital
John Kingman
Esther Dowling
Alvinston
Angus Street
T. Eaton Company
Robert J. O'Neill
Denfield
Calf Club
Woman's Missionary Society Elect 1947 Officers
The December meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society was led by President Mrs M H Staples. A Christmas program and candlelight service followed with readings, carols, and prayers. Officers for 1947 were elected, including Delve as President and Staples as 3rd Vice President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
M. H. Staples
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Wjm.s
Seymour
Enniskillen
W.C.T.U
United Church
Delve
Davy
Littlewood
Staples
Wood
Mellor
Treas
Logan
Drummond
N. Cobbledick
Missionary Monthly
W. Cobbledick
Couch
Hughes and MacWhirter wedding in Park Street church
On November 13 Sidney Hughes of Orono wed Rhoda MacWhirter formerly of Glasgow Scotland at Park Street United Church with Rev Littlewood officiating. Bridesmaid Jean Lewis and groomsman Thomas Lewis attended. reception at the Lewis home followed by a brief honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hughes
Orono
Rhoda MacWhirter
Glasgow
Scotland
Park St. United Church
Littlewood
Jean Lewis
Thomas Lewis
Sidney
Durham County Club host features Russian visit and tributes
The Durham County Club of Toronto held its November meeting at ODE headquarters. Dr Willard Brewing of Toronto spoke on a 1934 Russia tour with observations on communism and culture. The program included Miss Kathleen Busby and pianist Edgar Goodaire, and Marilyn Leask received a engraved locket for a speech contest victory. The group also mourned two longtime members, Dr Walter Willard and Rhys Fairbairn, and closed with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County Club of Toronto
O.D.E
Lowther Avenue
A. W. McLeod
W. Pollard
Orme ‘Gamsby
Orono
Kathleen Busby
Edgar Goodaire
Miss Busby
Lorne Trull
Marilyn Leask
Willard Brewing
Toronto
Russia
Dr. Brewing
Brewing
Moscow
L. B. Williams
Durham Club
Walter Willard
Weston Golf Club
Willard
Salvation Army War Services to be wound up this year
Lt Col William Dray says the Salvation Army War Services Department will close by year end after seven years of activity. The service reported handling over $50,000,000 for armed forces in Canada and abroad with 700 representatives in war zones and across the country providing meals, canteens, entertainment, religious services, recreation huts and sleeping quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army War Services Department
William Dray
O.B.E
Salvation Army War Services
Canada
Salvation Army
Armed Forces
Orono Falls to Bowmanville in Opening Game
Orono hosted Bowmanville last Tuesday night and lost 42 to 22 in the first public outing for the Orono team. Arthur McLaren led Orono with 8 points as Bowmanville opened a big first quarter lead and held on despite a late rally by Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McLaren
Orono
Bowmanville
Denny And Harry Lynch Honored In Toronto
Denny and Harry Lynch were guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. B. Williams in Toronto on December 2. They attended The Men of the Trees meeting where Denny spoke on The Maple Tree and the boys performed a cornet and tenor horn duet. The Lychs received gifts from Gallery of Canadian History and Miss Helen Jones presented Mrs. Lynch with a bouquet. Hon. John R. MacNichol MP delivered an illustrated address on conservation and development with pictures of the Northwest Territories and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Harry
Helen Jones
Lynch
John R.macnichol
M.P
Northwest Territories
Atlaska
Clarke Township vote on eight thousand dollar hospital grant
Residents urged to vote on December 9 to approve Clarke Township funding of 8000 dollars over four years for Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. Bowmanville and Darlington Townships contribute, aiming to improve regional health facilities. polling places remain as prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital
Clarke Township
Bowmanville
Darlington Township
Bowmanville Hospital Board
Clarke
December Ration Calendar and Expiring Coupons
December ration calendar lists items by date with codes for butter sugar meat and notes expiration of all sugar coupons in Book No. 5 on December 31. Also expiring on December 31 are butter coupons B29 to B34 meat coupons M56 to M63 and all evaporated milk Beaver coupons.
Fur Farm Tour Reveals Foxes and Minks In Cages
Observers note several fox breeds such as Glacier Blue Pearls and Platinum alongside standard silver minks in wire enclosures. Animals receive a daily feeding around four o'clock, with mink emerging for the evening meal. The visit ends as Mr Bruton finishes work, with plans for a return trip.
Show Horse Invasion Bred In Clarke Commands 25 000
The Royal Winter Fair spotlighted Invasion, a harness horse bred in Clarke and owned by Mrs. Laula Long Combs of Lee's Summit, Missouri. Bred by Os, who sold him at age four, Invasion has never been beaten by any trainer at major fairs including Philadelphia Chicago New York and the Royal Winter Fair earning its owner significant prizes. The breeder Os is offered 50 dollars if eligible, while Invasion’s asking price is 25 000 dollars. Betty Axworthy is noted as a dam of Invasion. Os also previously owned Hazel H and Micka, promising future entries in harness racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Knox
Mr. Knox
Dr. W. W. Sherwin
Orono
Cecil Bruton
Cowan Steys
Laula Long Combs
Lee’s Summit
U.S.A
the Royal
T. A. Crow
Scarboro Junction
T. A
Betty Axworthy
Invasion
Helen Sombro
Archie Glenney
Newcastle
Hazel H
Ipmicka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orone Homecraft Guild
Woman's Missionary Society
Hughes—Macwhirter
William Brewing
Durham County Club of
Rhys Fairbairn
Hugh Richie
S. A
Bill Grady
Carman Cornish
Howard Coatham
Harry Grady
Mervyn Harness
Alfred Harness
Donald Evans
Raymond Lunn
Tom Coatham
R. Gilbert and
J. J. Mellor
Denny and
Harry Lynch
Knox Fur Farm
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