Orono W A Donates 1000 to Church Building Fund
A joint Afternoon Auxiliary meeting of the W M S and the Women's Association at United Church outlined plans for January, accepted nominations for 1953, and reported on finances. Donations totaling 1000 were voted to hospital, mission maintenance, church, and local building fund, with 50 to Bowmanville Hospital and 109 to Missionary and Maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
Women’s Association
The
United Church
Chas. Wood
W.M.S
Oshawa Presbyterial
R. E. Logan W
Ervan Rainey
W.A
Junior Farmers From Durham Attend Belleville Meeting
Junior Farmers from Durham joined colleagues from Fron tenac Lennox and Addington Hastings Prince Edward Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Dur ham at Belleville for a Leadership Training School on December 3rd The topic Planning better programmes aimed to improve meetings and results and was led by Dave Pelletterio president of the Junior Farmers of Ontario The group discussed practical methods and used group work and check sheets Later the juniors planned a typical Junior Farmer Banquet with over 60 attendees learning proper banquet procedure Desmond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Frontenac
Lennox and Addington
Hastings
Prince Edward
Peterborough
Victoria
Northumberland
Durham
Dave Pelletterio
Junior Farmers’ of Ontario
Junior Farmer Clubs
Desmond
Nursing Aspects of ABC Warfare Course Completed
The Nursing Aspects of ABC Warfare course led by Miss Rosella Cunningham of the Northumberland Durham Health Unit concluded on Thursday December 4 with a group discussion and demonstrations. Average attendance was 56 nurses. lectures covered Civil Defence Organization Atomic Bomb Phenomena mass disaster nursing burns trauma and radiation sickness with guest speakers Dr C W MacCharles Dr Braaten and Mr Symbolisty plus related films and pamphlets. Municipalities begin civil defence planning and nurses gain valuable disaster role insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosella Cunningham
Northumberland-Durham
C. W. MacCharles
Northumberland-Parham
Braaten
Symbolisty
Eldorado Mining and Refining Company
Andrew Moffat Rites Held Following Long Illness
Andrew Moffat died November 26 1952 at his Mimico home after two years of declining health. Born in Clarke Township he was the fifth son of Andrew and Elizabeth Moffatt. Survived by wife Vera Beacock two sons Norman Peterborough and Alex Leaside three grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Baycroft Funeral Home New Toronto and burial at Mount Lawn Oshawa. He was a Mason and known musician and entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Moffat
Norris Cresent
Mimico
Mr. Moffatt
Clarke Township
Andrew Moffatt
Elizabeth McKay Moffatt
Vera Beacock
Norman
Peterborough
Alex
Clark Moffatt Motors Ltd
Leaside
Andrew
Etta Toms
Newcastle
Nancy
Donna
Judy
Toronto
George
Maple Grove
John
Orono
Elizabeth Larkin
Margaret Allen
Baycroft Funeral Home
14Th Street
New Toronto
Harold Allen
Douglas Allen
Stanley Moffatt
Andy
Masonic Lodge
Mount Lawn Cemetery
Oshawa
High School Student Seeks Coronation Trip Opportunity
Weston Biscuit Co sponsor plans a seven week England tour starting in May for one Province student Miss Erla Chapman chosen for leadership and ability. If selected she joins twenty four peers with Mr Weston's daughters on a jet London to Rome ride. CBC Radio to provide full Coronation coverage next June including a Queen Elizabeth portrait and music by Dr. Mea ley Willan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Weston
Weston Biscuit Co
England
Orone School
Erla Chapman
Stanley Chapman
Weston
London
Rome
CBC Radio
Elizabeth
CBC
Junior Farmers School attendees list names and places
Doyle of Frontenac County led the meeting with clear procedures. Dur ham participants included David Wilson Hazel White Bev Grey Campbellcroft Ewart Leask Taunton Orville Hind man Hampton Gerald Brown Newcastle and Jean Noble Home Economist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
David Wilson
Hazel White
Bev Grey
Campbellcroft
Ewart Leask
Taunton
Orville Hindman
Hampton
Gerald Brown
Newcastle
Jean Noble
Home Economist
Osborne Tops Winter Wheat Club in Ontario Fifty Bushel Event
Charles E. Osborne of Bowmanville wins the championship in the Ontario Fifty Bushel Winter Wheat Clubs. A. H. Martin notes 16 clubs with 250 members. top 10 finishers listed with prizes from 75 to 10 dollars. Variety was Cornell 595. yields 59 to 68 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Osborne
Charles E. Osborne
R.R
Bowmanville
Durham County
Ontario
A. H. Martin
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Donald Metcalfe
Ross Segsworth
Burlington
Lemon
Stouffville
Roy Turnbull
Paris
R. K. Squair
John Carlton
Kellam
Brampton
J. A. Armstrong
Rebekah Lodge hosts Christmas Bazaar and tea sale
On Saturday December 6 at Grono Township Hall the Heather Social Club held a busy Christmas Bazaar and afternoon tea drawing a large crowd. Food and crafts including cakes pies aprons and baby booties were on sale while a Touch and Take Booth offered prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grono Township
Heather Social Club
Orono Orphans Ready for Bowmanville Home Clash
The Orono Orphans, after their first game, prepare for a Bow-manville home bout next Tuesday against arch rivals the Barons. They beat the Lindsay Huskies 9 to 7 in their debut and travel Friday to Cobourg to face the Cobourgs before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Orphans
Bowmanville
The
Barons
Lindsay Huskies
Cobourg
Cobourgs
Decer
Early Morning Fire Destroys Newcastle Family Home
A high wind fire in Newcastle destroyed a one story frame dwelling owned by Dr. Walton Ball of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Corbin and their four children lost all possessions and escaped with only the night attire. Neighbours donated clothing while the children stay with relatives in Peterborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Corbin
Walton Ball
Toronto
Cemetery Corner
Mrs. Corbin
Mr. Corbin
General Motors
Oshawa
Peterborough
Local People Share News From Kendal Community
Mr and Mrs Wm Turansky visit their daughter Kathryn at Sick Children's Hospital Toronto for observation and report she improves. Newtonbrook families visit Kendal friends. Rev Turner attends Newtonville church service. Farm Forum discusses Bowmanville Memorial Hospital appeal and community centre needs with views on activities and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Stevens
Jean
Newtonbrook
A. Stevens
Lloyd Wannan
James Wannan
Toronto
Alva Swarbrick
I. Thorne
Kendal
Newtonville United Church
H. A. Turner
Bowmanville
D. T. Lancaster
Farm Forum
Roy Mercer
Russell Osborne
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital
Orange Hall
Christmas Service at Orono Church with Choral Music
On December 21st a special Christmas Service will be held at the Orono Church featuring music by the Orono and Kirby choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Kirby
Counties Council Lauds Children's Aid Work and Christmas Turkey Guide
The Counties Council praised the Children’s Aid Society of Northumberland and Durham for its year long work in child welfare. Miss Margaret Myer of the Ontario Agriculture department offered a Christmas turkey guide, detailing a 12 pound bird roasted slowly with dressing, thermometer checks, and four or more hours cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Myer
Women’s Institute
Home Economics Service
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Children’s Aid Society of
Northumberland
Durham
Arthur Finnie
Counties Council
Finnie
Devotional Meeting of St Saviours W A Held in Parish Hall
The St Saviour's W A met December 2 at 2 30 PM in the Parish Hall with Miss Armour opening the service. The group prayed read Mark chapter 1, noted Advent prayers, and remembered absent sick members. Officers for 1958 were elected by acclamation: President Miss M Armour, Secretary Treas Mrs H Murray, Dorcas Sec Mrs J Morris, Living Message Sec Mrs G Butters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Saviour’s W.A
Miss Armour
W.A
M. Armour
Treas
H. Murray
Doreas
J. Morris
Living Message
G. Butters
Canvass for Orono Arena Funds Reaches 337 Dollars
The Orono Amateur Athletic Association reports a near full turnout at a Tuesday executive meeting. A total of 337 dollars has been subscribed for opening the Orono Arena for district children, with more donations anticipated. Citizens thanked for support and donations may be made via Mr. G Fenster, Ralph's Hardware, or Orono Times. Plans with Mr. Chas Wood cover rink management for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Orono
G. Fenster
Ralph’s Hardware
Orone Times
Chas Wood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orono W.A
A. A. Drummond
Mary
M. H. Staples
Christ
God
Jean Scott
ABC
Coronation
Doyle
Frontenac County
Rebekah
Ed Millson
Heather Rebekah Lodge
Wilfred Hawke
Rebekah Lodges
Gladys Gamsby
C. Cowan
Heather Lodge
Children’s Aid
A. B. Finnie
W. A. Hunsberger
M. Tufts
V. Parrott
S. Coldring
Jayne Halford
H. V. Turk
Evelyn Hall
Hillcrest Lodge
Presqwile Port
Presqu’ile
Rotary Clubs
St. Saviours
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