Orono Park Talks Spark Plans For Local Sports Board
An Oregon Amateur Athletic Association meeting in Orono discussed funding a hardball club and whether to back three candidates for the Orono Park Board. Debates covered admission schemes, park fencing, and free skating while aiming to secure grants from the school board and plan future hockey and winter sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Amateur Athletic Association
Orono
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Orono Community Park
Wm. Armstrong
Carlton
Park Board
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 may apply using the Basic Herd Application Form from district tax offices or Ottawa. Eligibility hinges on continuing livestock production since 1947 with required prior returns, and herd size is the total mature animals acquired by gift inheritance or purchase with no cost tax offset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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, former rector of St Johns Bowmanville and late rector of St James Roseneath, resigns from active ministry due to ill health. Roseneath parishioners held a social evening presenting a purse to the Spencers. He was well known in Orono district and among Bowmanville Canadian Legion members where he served 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 In Orono Township
Orono Chamber of Commerce plans a Saturday afternoon Christmas tree event on December 16 at the Township Hall. The program aims for a one hour show starting at 2 00 pm with Santa Claus and candy bags, possibly including school skits and local entertainment. The chamber will fund the event from its treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
C. Hi ¥Roste
Carman Cornish
W. H. Carman
F. Dent
Sid Rutherford
Roy Forrester
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Newcastle Council Backed by Acclamation in Local Vote
The Newcastle Council was returned by acclamation at the nomination meeting in the Community Hall on Friday November 24. John Rickard replaces Walton as Councillor. Reeve George Walton and Councillors Hugh Manes Geo Bonathan Harry Jose and John Rickard were returned. School Board Emerson Fisher Garnet Porter and William Lake. Public Utilities Commission C R Carveth.
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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
Christmas Meeting Sets 1951 Nominations At Orono Church
The Afternoon Auxiliary of the Orono United Church WM S met in the Masonic Hall on December 5. Mrs M H Staples presided and reported on last weeks Mission Band rally in Bowmanville. Mrs Cobble dick presented the officers slate which was approved. Mrs Chas Wood elected president for 1951 with most 1950 officers staying. Christmas program led by Mrs Fred Kelly with several helpers. Five candles symbolized gifts of joy love light peace and hope as carols were sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 winner of Gold Watch at potato banquet
The seventh annual Five Hundred Bushel Potato Club banquet at Bethany on Friday November 24 was disrupted by a heavy storm. Milton Weatherill won the Gold Watch with 607 bushels per acre, Delbert Olan set a seven year record with 760, Henry Blakely was second at 624, and the top ten standings list Delbert Olan, Henry Blakely, M Weatherill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a Windsor Arms Hotel Toronto dinner and a home reception. Nephews and niece presented a wallet and cheque. guests included Stanley, Harold, Elgin and Gordon Seymour families.
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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 Born in 1982, Orono, Young Pianist and Student
Joyce, born in 1982 in Orono, attended Orono Public School and U.C.S where she is in fifth form. She is a school pianist for two years and aims to become a teacher. In summer she works at the Forestry where her father is superintendent. Her favored subjects are biology and history.
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Joyce
Orono
U.C.S
Forestry
C.C.S
Orono Band Elects Officers and Reports Encouraging Finance
The Orono Band annual meeting on Monday November 27 elected officers for 1950 511 and heard an encouraging treasurer report. President Ross Allin Vice President Ivison Tamblyn Sec Treas Horace Best Bandmaster M J Tamblyn Asst Bandmaster C Tamblyn Auditors Charles Gay Clarence Dunton Property Committee Ivison Tamblyn Charlie Gay Bill Allin. Treasurer’s receipts include 702 50 balance, donations totaling 26 00, 25 00, 2 00, concert proceeds 234 50, 65 60, engagements 235 00. Musicians urged to return instruments and uniforms to cover winter practice.
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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 met at Reg and Elliott home on Monday December 4 discussing a pension for all aged 70 plus with no means test and a means tested pension at 65. A recreation period followed with refreshments and thanks extended to the Elliott family. Next meeting set for L. Bell and Hilda’s home. Nearby notices include Orono Loyal Orange Lodge No. 409 hosting a turkey banquet November 29 with a speech by Rev S Littlewood on tolerance versus intolerance and films shown by Cecil Carveth of Newcastle.
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Kendal Farm
Reg. Elliott
Elliott
Toronto
Art Low
Orono Loyal Orange Lodge No. 409
Kmas
War
Bro
Riddell
James Lowery
S. Littlewood
Cecil Carveth
Newcastle
Dr. Devitt
Bowmanville
Lyal Lowery
Littlewood
Albert Morton
Tamblyn Couple Celebrates 15th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carlos Tamblyn were surprised by over twenty relatives who gathered in snow and wind to mark their fifteenth anniversary. Gladys Brown led a sing song with original lyrics, Hilda Tamblyn spoke, Marjorie Van Horne presented a lamp, and the evening ended with cards and a luxurious lunch.
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Carlos Tamblyn
Gladys Brown
Mary
Carl
Hilda Tamblyn
Marjorie van Horne
Kirby United Church Being Redecorated
Work began on redecorating Kirby United Church after roof repairs. Last winter shingles blew off the roof allowing water damage to ceilings and walls, and a new roof was installed this summer before the current redecorating work started.
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Kirby United Church
Skating Club Announces Betty Lee Dent as Pro This Season
Orono Skating Club welcomes Betty Lee Dent, former Washington pro, for the season. Membership tickets from treasurer Mrs McKenzie. Private lessons 50 cents per person when four join. lessons set on Mondays and Fridays with times for private and group sessions. Contact Mrs Armstrong by December 15. Remember to mail Christmas cards early to ease post office congestion.
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Betty “Lee Dent
Washington
Congregation Plans Quick Interior Refresh
Workmen repaint the ceiling and walls of the edifice aiming for completion in two weeks. The project prepares for a special evening service on Sunday December 17. This Sunday's service will be held in the basement.
W A Church Bazaar Raises Over Five Hundred Dollars
The United Church W. A. bazaar held on Saturday December 2 earned over five hundred dollars. Women’s groups offered home baked goods crafts and aprons while the mystery package counter and candy booth drew strong sales. Farm produce and fresh apple cider were donated and a cold supper was enjoyed by attendees.
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United Church W. A
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Sparks Athletic Meeting
A. E. West
Jim Tamblyn
Fred Lycett
Kendal
Crono
Canon C. R. Spencer
Newcastle Council
M. Weatherwill
F. Lashly
Agricultural Societies Branch
C. S. News
Joyce Sutton
Mrs. C. Tamblyn
Skating Club
McKenzie
W.A. Bazaar
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