Growing Strength Of Federation Shown At Annual Supper
The Durham Federation of Agriculture showed strength at its December 2 supper in Newcastle with 400 to 500 farmers, wives and children from sixteen forums across the county attending. Secretary M H Staples reported active work in 1948, noting losses of Dr G B Reynolds and J J Mellor and praising the county campsites purchase and use by Scouts and for director picnics. Treasurer Reynolds cited a solid balance, a debt erased before the 14 mill levy, and a surplus of 608 with revenue of 6087.78 on October 1 1948, while entertainment by Mrs Branch and performances by Miss Wilson and Osey Carley highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Federaton of Agriculture
Newcastle
Ialso
Durham
James Dyer
Newcaste
Staples
Federation
G. B. Reynolds
J.J. Mellor
County Federation
Naples
Garden Hill
Cartwright
Ontario
Reynolds
Branch of
Courtice
Missie Wilson
Osey Carley
Cavan
Clarke Township Council Grinds Through December Meeting
Clarke Township Council met Saturday December 4 in Covenil Chamber with all members present. Letters read by the Reeve were filed. Road plans and snow plough tendering were authorized while talks with the Department of Highways on snow fencing old roads continued. A caboose sale was approved for the Road Superintendent. Applications for Clerk Treasurer and Tax Collector were reviewed and a December 8 meeting set. Bills paid include Oroms Hydro Electric and Orono Weekly Times expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Covenil
Department of Highways
Oroms Hydro - Electric
C. L. Cornish
Hal
Ontario
Terasurer
HL Aysea Rk
G. Moffat
Orono
Orone Coal
Ttown Hall
Town of
Port Hope
Trene M. Rinch
Ross Stinike
J. Randall
W. A. Reid
Labor
Bazaar in Orono raises 475 dollars for church fund
The W A Park Street United Church bazaar and supper in Orono on Saturday afternoon and evening drew about 300 diners. Five booths offered home baked goods, produce, candy, knitting and sewing items while pancakes and sausages topped the menu. Proceeds totaled 475 dollars with thanks to donors including Quaker Class Co Peterboro and Canadian Packing Co. for their contributions. Mrs M J Tamblyn led the effort as W A president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Orono
W. A
Park Street United
A.E. Eustace
Toun
Dammle
Quaker Class Co
Peterboro
Beshive CornSyrup Co
Canadian Packing Co
Temperance Federation Holds Annual Convention
Durham County Temperance Federation held its annual convention on Wednesday with President E H Brown presiding. Dr W De Mille spoke on the meaning of Lucerne and the International League against alcohol, urging abstinence, education, and international, interdenominational work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County Temperance Federation
E. H. Brown
H. A. Bunt
W. de Mille
International League Against
Yale School of Alccoholic Studies
Beryl Larmer
Early Christmas Shopping Urged For Safety
Department of Highways safety officials join merchants urging early Christmas shopping to reduce last minute traffic risks. Registrar J. P. Bickel warns accidents rise on urban streets as shoppers rush, with Arthur H. Bowen noting early darkness and slick pavements heightening danger. Shop early to keep Christmas safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways Safety
Yuehide
J. P. Bickel
Registrar of Motor — Vehicles
Arthur H. Bowen
Wo man Missionary Society Christmas Meeting Recap
The Woman Missionary Society held its December Christmas meeting at Park Street Sunday School with large attendance. President Mrs Delve presided as Mrs Dean’s group led the program including carols, prayers, readings, a solo by Mrs Drummond, a candle light service, and a Christmas message on stewardship. The group closed with the hymn Una afraid and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman Missionary Society
Park Street
Delve
Dean
Senior Girls Of Sunday School Start Nursery Class
The Senior Sunday School Class of Park Street United Church will open a nursery in the church basement on Sunday December 12. Children from several months to four years will be cared for by the girls. parents are invited to attend the morning service and bring their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Street United Church
Christmas Trees Available at the Forestry Station
Mr G M Linton reports that Christmas trees may be obtained at the Forestry Station at 9 th. People are urged to visit the office to request their trees. Anyone cutting their own tree from the Forestry Station will be turned over to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Linton
Clarke Township elects Woodyard to lead for 1949
In Clarke Township on December 6 voters chose E R Woodyard as Reeve over C M Jones by 702 to 384. North and south Orono and Eskard helped Woodyard clinch the post with a 414 vote margin. Five candidates sought Councillors with James T Brown, Art McKay and Harry Davey next in line. Hartwell Lowery to serve as Deputy Reeve. Official results announced by Col J C Gamey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Svabe
E. R. Woodyard
Orono
C. M. Jones
Newtonville
Agiainsit
Woodyard
Eskard
Coun
Harry Davey
Local social notes from Kendal and area gatherings
Mrs McBride visiting relatives in Victoria B C. Hallo wells called on Soper family. Soper and Patton families dined with Whites in Oak Hill. Pritchards visited Blakes Alexander. Miss Mary Taylor visited. Buckler, Bowmanville and Pattons spent weekend with Mary Mercer in hospital in Peterborough. W I meeting held December 1st in library with plans for January program and a note on blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McBride
Victoria
B.C
Arthur
Jake Hallowell
Marcus Soper
SM. Soper
S. Patton
Ernie White
Oak Hill
Pritchard
Millbrook
Blake Alexander i
Alice Jeickson
Honey
Mary Taylor
Blake Alexander
Leonard Buckler
Bowmanville
John Patton
Herb
Mercer
Roy Patton
B. Watters
Mary Mercer
St. Joseph’s
W. I
Community Notes From Wesleyville and Surrounding Towns
Miss Muriel Austin spent Sunday with Miss Laura Blinsted. Mr. Simon Barrowclough is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Longyear and sons of Elizabechville visited the Thorndykes. Mr. Schwarz overturned his tractor in fog but was unhurt. Mr. Helmer of Malton plans a few days with niece Mrs. Edgar Barrowclough. The Payne couple visited Mrs. J. Sherry of Port Hope. Mrs. Best and Berniece visited Mrs. Russell Best of Orono. A balloon four feet across was found in their field. Thorndykes and Murray Payne attended the Milk Producers meeting in Bowmanville. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bib. Hill and Laurel of Port Hope. Mrs. Reg. Bee also of Port Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Austin
Laura Blinsted
Simon Barrowclough
Longyear and Sons
Elizabechville
Arnold Thorndyke
Schwarz
Helmer
Malton
Edgar Barrowclough
Bib. Hill
Laurel
Port Hope
Reg. Bee
Meaning of Christmas Continued on Page Eight
Readers can find the continuation of The Meaning of Christmas in the same issue on page eight at Mrs. Wm. Mercer's location. The note indicates the piece resumes after the business period.
Saint Nicholas Visits Orono as Local Youths Shine
Orono juniors win again with a top Toronto team in a recent match. They head to Lindsay arena next Tuesday for another game against an as yet unnamed, likely strong Intermediate club. Six players hail from Orono, with others from nearby districts, a spirited young group unlikely to concede easily. Santa Claus drew a large crowd December 4 at Coleman and Philp Store, distributing small gifts to awaiting children amid festive music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithe Orono Juniors
Toronto
Lindsay
Lindsay Arena
Dane
Gals and Pals
Blood and Thunder
Orone
Coleman & Philp
Nick
Santa
Coleman and ‘Philp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarke Township Council
W.A. Bazaar
M. J. Tamblyn
Tonvillle
Carl Payne
Clarence J. Allin
Temperance Federation
Linstead
B. K. Cronk
M. H.staples
Gilmer
Newtonville Women’s Association
W. W. Patterson
Trinity United Church
Larry Argue
Rosemary Bostock
Marilyn Bristow
Francis Bruton
Lillian Cole
Helen Cole
Bernard Lynch
Marjorie White
Jack Wilson
Jim
Tom Leask
Jane McLure
Gwen Austin
Berneice Bell
Ross Brown
Carol Challis
W.M.S. Christmas Meeting
Asi
Col
J. C. Gamey
Reeve Jones
Kendal
Wesleyville
Nicholas
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