Orono Park Sports Debate Draws Community Backing
The Oregon Amateur Athletic Association discussed a hardball club in Orono and financing options. The group debated sponsoring three candidates for the Orono Park Board and considered park admissions to fund winter sports for local children.
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Oregon Amateur Athletic Association
Orono
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Orono Community Park
Wm. Armstrong
Carlton
Orono Park Board
L. Lowery
Orono Park
Atthletic Association
Farmers Advised To Establish Basic Herds For Income Tax
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture now backs Basic Herds for income tax, covering cattle horses sheep and swine. Farmers must file a Basic Herd Application and meet records rules dating from 1947 with proof of ongoing livestock operations. Eligibility hinges on prior tax returns and verifiable herd size through gifts inheritances or purchases.
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture
R. A. Stewart
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Stewart
Orono
Minister of National Revenue
Ottawa
Canon C. R. Spencer Retires From Ministry
Canon C. R. Spencer resigns from active ministry due to ill health after serving as rector at St. John’s Bowmanville and St. James’ Roseneath. Parishioners in Roseneath presented him and Mrs. Spencer a purse of money. He was a well known figure in the Orono district and Bowmanville Legion branch as padre.
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St. John’s Anglican Church
Bowmanville
St. James’ Anglican Church
Roseneath
Roseneath Township
Spencer
Canon Spencer
Orono
The
Canadian Legion
Christmas Tree For Children Planned In Orono
The Orono Chamber of Commerce organized a children’s Christmas tree event for Saturday December 16 at the Township Hall. Plans call for a two o’clock start, a one hour program with possible skits by township students, Santa Claus with candy, and no private donations expected as the chamber funds the event.
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Orono
C. Hi ¥Roste
Carman Cornish
W. H. Carman
F. Dent
Sid Rutherford
Roy Forrester
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Newcastle Council Returned By Acclamation
The Newcastle Council was returned by acclamation at the nomination meeting held in the Community Hall on Friday November 24 with John Rickard replacing Wal Walton as Councillor. Reeve George Walton and Councillors Hugh Manes Geo Bonathan Harry Jose and John Rickard were returned. On the School Board Emmerson Fisher replaced Rev W W Patterson and Garnet Porter William Lake were elected. Public Utilities Commission C R Carveth also returned.
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Newcastle
John Rickard
Wail ‘Walton
Eimerson Fisher
Rev
W. W. Patterson
Dover Centre
George Walton
Hugh Manes
Geo. Bonathan
Harry Jose
Emmerson Fisher
Garnet Porter
William Lake
Public Utilities Commission
C. R. Carveth
Afternoon Auxiliary Meeting at Orono United Church
The Afternoon Auxiliary of the Orono United Church W M S met December 5 at the Masonic Hall. Mrs M H Staples presided and reported on the Mission Band rally in Bowmanville. Mrs Cobble Dick announced a unanimous slate, electing Mrs Chas Wood president for 1951. A Christmas program led by Mrs Fred Kelly and assistants featured carols and candles symbolizing Christ’s gifts.
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Orono United Church
W.M.S
Masonic Hall
M. H. Staples
Mission Band Workers
Bowmanville
W. 5S. Cobbledick
Chas. Wood
Fred Kelly
R. Sutton
Robert Allin
W. B. Armstrong
W. H. Rowe
W. J. Lycett
W. Couch
Weatherwill Bethany win gold watch at five hundred bushel banquet
The seventh annual Five Hundred Bushel Potato Club banquet was held in Bethany on Friday November 24. A heavy storm reduced attendance. Milton Weatherill won the Gold Watch for 607 bushels per acre while Delbert Olan set a seven year record with 760 bushels per acre. The top ten standings are listed with Delbert Olan and Henry Blakely among the leaders.
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Bethany
Agricultural Chemicals
Port Hope
Milton Weatherill
Delbert Olan
Millbrook
Henry Blakely
M. Weatherill & Son
Steve Yacynuck
Clifford Hudson
Albert Olan
Tedford Yacynuck
Luther Olan
Lorne Hudson
Douglas Olan
Seymour Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William E Seymour of Orono mark their 55th anniversary with a Windsor Arms Hotel Toronto dinner and a reception at Mrs Suggitts home. An accompanying wallet and cheque were given by nephews and a niece.
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W. E. Seymour
William E. Seymour
Orono
Windsor Arms Hotel
Toronto
Suggitt
Stanley Seymour
Harold Seymour
Elgin Seymour
Gordon Suggitt
Seymour
Joyce's Early Years Highlight Orono Student Pianist
Joyce, born in 1982 in Orono, attends Orono Public School and U.C.S where she is in 5th Form. A proficient pianist for C.C.S, she excels academically and plans to become a teacher, with biology and history among her favorite subjects. She also works summers at the Forestry, where her father serves as superintendent.
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Joyce
Orono
U.C.S
Forestry
C.C.S
Orono Band Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Orono Band held its annual meeting on Monday night November 27 electing officers for 1950 511. President Ross Alllin vice president Ivison Tamblyn secretary treasurer Horace Best bandmaster M J Tamblyn assistant bandmaster C Tamblyn and auditors Charles Gay Clarence Duntan. The treasurer reported a positive balance and urged members to return instruments and uniforms for winter use.
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Orono Band
Trasurer
Ross Alllin
Ivison
Tamblyn
Sec
Treas
Horace Best
M. J. Tamblyn
C. Tamblyn
Charles Gay
Clarence Duntan
Ivison Tamblyn
Charlie Gay
Bill Allin
Donce
Oddfellows
Preerey
J. J. Mellor
Ovono “Park
Orange Members Host Turkey Dinner For Wives
Kendal Farm Forum held at Reg and Elliott home December 4 discussed a pension plan with no means test for 70 plus and a means tested pension at 65. A Christmas party was postponed to December 20 with planned activities for toddlers and mothers. Orono Loyal Orange Lodge No 409 hosted a turkey banquet November 29 with speeches and films, praising tolerance and loyalty.
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Kendal Farm
Reg. Elliott
Elliott
Toronto
Art Low
Orono Loyal Orange Lodge No. 409
Kmas
War
Bro
Riddell
James Lowery
Tamblyn Couple Honor 15th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Tamblyn were surprised by more than twenty relatives as they celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Gladys Brown led a sing along with new words to old tunes and Hilda Tamblyn offered words of tribute. Marjorie Van Horne presented a lamp to the couple and guests enjoyed cards and a lavish lunch.
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Carlos Tamblyn
Gladys Brown
Mary
Carl
Hilda Tamblyn
Marjorie van Horne
Kirby United Church Begins Redecorating Project
Work started Monday on redecorating Kirby United Church following winter roof damage from blown shingles. A new roof was installed this summer and now interior repainting and ceiling restoration proceed to address water stains and discoloration.
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Kirby United Church
Skating Club Adds Betty Lee Dent as Pro for Season
Orono Skating Club announces Betty Lee Dent as season pro after two years in Washington. Members urged to buy tickets from treasurer Mrs McKenzie and arrange private or group lessons with Mrs Armstrong by December 15. Private lessons 50 cents. schedules list Monday and Friday evenings for different levels. Also urged to mail Christmas cards early to ease post office congestion.
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Betty “Lee Dent
Washington
Interior refreshed for special service at church
The congregation ordered a brightening of the interior with workmen painting ceilings and walls. The project aims to finish in two weeks in time for the Sunday December 17 special evening service, with this Sunday’s service held in the basement.
Five Hundred Dollar Bazzaar Success At United Church
The United Church W A bazaar held December 2 earned over five hundred dollars. Booths attracted many shoppers, with home baking and handicrafts selling quickly. The pastry counter sold out early, while hand knit items, aprons, crafts, and mystery packages drew strong interest. Farm produce and apple cider were donated, and a cold supper was well attended.
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United Church W. A
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Sparks Athletic Meeting
A. E. West
Jim Tamblyn
Fred Lycett
Kendal
Crono
Lyal Lowery
Park Board
Canon C. R. Spencer
Newcastle Council
M. Weatherwill
F. Lashly
Agricultural Societies Branch
C. S. News
Joyce Sutton
S. Littlewood
Cecil Carveth
Dr. Devitt
Littlewood
Albert Morton
Mrs. C. Tamblyn
Skating Club
McKenzie
W.A. Bazaar
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