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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
1
The Newcastle Tanking Hall event drew about 76 farmers from districts represented by the Durham Federation of Agriculture. Capt Norman Rawson of Hamilton delivered an engaging talk urging fathers to spend more time with children to raise better citizens and noting riches can hinder a child without true friendship.
December meeting of Clarke Union Home and School Club drew a large crowd. President Ervan Rainey presided, with Roy Scott hosting the program and Ed Youngman as guest speaker on soil conservation and reforestation. Music by Mrs Carson, Arlene Rainey, Jim Cameron, and Carlos Tamblyn accompanied by Mrs Sandersock. Sympathy extended to the Best family. local residents Souch and Forge news noted. Financial report showed a $2,600 year-end balance.
Mrs Clarence Hayes of Georgetown led a Kendal Sunday School room gathering on November 24 in Newtonville Orono and Kendal to discuss developing community enterprises. The talk emphasized citizen duties and education with references to radio listening and National Film Board programs.
Amita Lockhant Nicholls and Farle Frederick McBride unite in marriage at Wesleyville United Church on November 30 with Rev. C. Oke officiating. The bride wore a white satin gown and train, with a net veil and red white flowers. Reception followed at Idalis Hotel Port Hope. couple to reside at Dale.
Clarke Township School Area held a second nomination meeting to fill one vacant seat. Harry L. Wade was nominated and qualified, completing all openings. Earlier, November 28 meeting yielded two qualified candidates, prompting December 5 to select a third. Nominees this year include E. F. R. Osborne Reg. Hillott and Harry L. Wade.
Mrs. Alva Eligabeth Best died at home Sunday after years of poor health. Born at Kirby, she married Herbert J. Best in 1904. Survived by daughter Edna of Toronto, son Horace, three grandchildren, sister Eva Cinnamon of Carmanvale, Leah Dearborn of Oshawa, and brother Elmo Patterson of Oshawa. Funeral from home conducted by Rev. A. E. Eusutace with many relatives present. Pallbearers named Madison Hall, F Brimacombe, George Henderson, Wm. Riddell, Clarence Dearborn, and Wm. Dearborn.
The Park Street Church W M S held its Christmas meeting in the Sunday School room on Tuesday December 6 with Mrs Staples in the chair. The program included a poem, carols, a Xmas story read by Mrs Wood, and a cablelight service with several members participating.
Jim Richards visits Tyrrell's drug store to post a Uncle Tom's Cabin notice dated 1908. Charley and Mrs Tyrrell had not seen the play but both were curious. Jim redistributes a 1940 Globe and Mail and ruminates on recent headlines and ads before declaring, Charles, we are just even.
The couple from Bowmanville were united in marriage at Park Street United Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert E Wood of Bowmanville.
At the Omnbarie district meeting in Port Hope on November 29, Tom Sirrett urged focus on quality over quantity for 1960 produce. Delegates discussed growing and selling tomato, corn, pea and carrot crops with emphasis on local consumption and avoiding out of town purchases. He was reelected district director for 1950 and the meeting adjourned. The talk urged support for local merchants to keep pennies circulating and benefiting the community.
The Nonwthaumberland Durham Medical pic has appointed an advisory committee to coordinate preventive medicine efforts in the United Counties. The yearly officers include Dr. W. W. J. Wilkins as President and Dr. E. A. Hunt as Vice President, with Br W. W. Wade as Secretary Treasurer. The Health Unit staff will consult with doctors to simplify obtaining general opinions on mutual interests. The committee will aid in tuberculosis, child and maternal welfare, and communicable disease control.
Glenafton Futurity, a Holstein bull owned by Central Durham Bull Club, won first prize in Produce of Dam at the Royal Winter Fair. His sister Glenafton Laurel Colanitha placed second in Aged Cow in Milk and Best Addered Female. Both animals are owned by J. J. EB. McCacue of Alliston Ontario. Glenafton Futurity also finished third in Senior Yearling. H Bruce Tink of Hampton showed the seventh prize Junior Bull Calf.
The Leskard community gathered on December 1 to celebrate Mr and Mrs Wm Boyd union. A large turnout enjoyed dancing and social time while the couple received a studio couch as a token from attendees. Lyall Lowery chaired. James Lowery delivered the welcome and congratulations.
Orono Arena will open for public skating this Saturday night as winter sports heat up. The junior Orono team meets Bowmanville Intermediates on Monday December 12 carrying the Orono colours for 1950. Dane Found praised Crane for sportsmanship and joins the ORHLA board.
On Saturday afternoon December 8 in Orono Town Hall at 2 30 pm Mrs A E Eustace opened the bazaar under the Woman's Association of Park Street Church. The nine booths and supper drew generous donations and purchases, totaling about 500 for the church building fund. The W A thanks all who helped.
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