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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 12, 1963

Page

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Death of Mrs. Sarah Greenwood of Newcastle

Mrs. Sarah Greenwood died Saturday December 7 at Oshawa General Hospital after a short illness in her 59th year. Born in Hope Township she was formerly Sarah Emma Jane Wilson and married Joseph Henry Greenwood about 37 years ago at Port Hope. Survived by daughter Mrs. Robert Winn and three brothers and a sister. Funeral February 10 at 2 30 p.m. at W Northcutt and Smith Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. William Wright. Interment Rowmanville Cemetery.

Sarah Greenwood Newcastle Oshawa General Hospital Hope Township Sarah Emma Jane Wilson Larey William ‘Wilson Joseph Henry Greenwood Port Hope Greenwood Morrish The United Church Robert Winn Pearl Kendal Gussf Kinby Melville Crooked Creek Helen Barkgrell W Northcutt and Smith Wm. Wright Canton Garden Hill Elizabethville United Rowmanville Cemetery

Many Winners Rebekah Bazaar at Oddfellows Hall

The annual bazaar and tea by the Rebekah Social Club drew a good crowd at Oddfellows Hall last Saturday. Prizes were awarded in several draws including a electric blanket to Mrs Roy Winter and a perm to Doreen Park Tyrone, along with a Christmas cake to Mrs M Barber.

Thether Roy Winter J. Wannan Doreen Park Tyrone M. Barber

Reward Offered for Kendal Area Cottages Vandalism

A $250 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalism in cottages around Kendal. Posters in the local Post Office urge anyone with tips to contact the Bowmanville Detachment of the Provincial Police as investigations continue into thousands of dollars in damages from earlier vandalism.

Kendal Bowmanville Aronts

Penny Sale Winners List From Violet Dunlop Event

Violet Dunlop and Mrs. L. Perrault led a Penny Sale with many prizes awarded. Winners included Mrs. Logan for Oval Dish Jean Wannan for Brown Dish Betty Mercer for Christmas Table Centre Adele Myles Lola's Permanent Lois Cox cushions Mrs Scholz pillow cases Mrs Ken Nixon Avon Set Margaret Linton Tatted Doiley Mrs L Bowins Candle Sticks Bob Taggaurt Table Cloth Mrs A Bullock Baby Gown Elva Beckett Twible Cloth Dorothy Bailey Tea Towels Mrs G Aldread Square Doily Mrs L Atkins Baby Booties Stan Brown Pickle Dish Mrs Perrault White Doily Mrs Velma Foster Bird Cage Ornament.

Violet Dunlop L. Perrault Logan Jean Wannan Betty Mercer Adele Myles Lois Cox Scholz Ken Nixon Margaret Linton L. Bowins Bob Taggaurt A. Bullock Elva Beckett Doroty Bailey G. Aldread L. Atkins Stan Brown Perrault White Velma Foster

Trent University Founding Fund Exceeds Target

Trent University reports the Founding Fund surpassed its goal, raising 2,054,282.10 dollars led by divisions Personal Gifts 288,762.07 Employee Gifts 699,266.58 Corporations 660,281.30 National Corporations 284,875.00. President Symons and Board Chair Fraser credit Ernest C. Braund for leadership and note broad support from individuals and companies.

Trent University Thomas H. B. Symons Symmons Charles K. Fraser Board of Governors Ernest C. Braund Braund Lionel Browne Gerald Dolan Walter G. Ward Symons Peterborough National Corporations Division William H. Palm Gordon R. Sharwood Toronto Com

Orono Chamber Scraps Honour Student Night

The Orono Chamber of Commerce met at Otto's Restaurant with about fifteen members. They decided to drop this year’s Honour Student Award Night and Banquet, noting the Newcastle Chamber opted out. The group discussed Santa visits, cottage break-ins, and a 1048.11 dollar bank balance, and appointed past presidents to propose a 1964 officer slate.

Orono Chamber of Commmerce H. Duvall Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Ray Dickson Santa Orono Em Heen Ontario C. Armstrong

Straw Fire Destroys Village Home in Orono

Firefighters battled a stubborn town blaze at the Gerald and Mrs. Robinson residence. The straw-filled rear frame section burned fully, delaying water application until the roof and wall were opened. Brick main building sustained smoke damage. no injury reported. Firefighting relied on creek water after the tank emptied. Tennant Transport truck was moved for renovations. Mrs. Robinson alerted the department.

Orono Gerald Robinson Corirol ONC Tennant Transport

Trent University Founding Fund Receives Strong Community Support

Peterborough and the Trent Valley residents pledged about $50 000 for the Founding Fund with notable leadership from D W Kingdon and Myr Cherney. President Symons hailed record gifts in employee and personal divisions and warned the campaign will require nine million dollars beyond the two million raised for the first five years.

Trent Valley D. W. Kingdon Area Gifts Division Trent University Peterborough Hedphal Caut

Dr Helen Abel Addresses Durham Club Meeting

Dr Helen Abel of Federated Colleges Guelph spoke at the Durham County Federation of Agriculture annual meeting held at Blackstock. She outlined ARDA Agriculture Rehabilitation and Development Act aims and urged county unity to assess local needs. The talk noted rising part time farming and rural living disparities, with Durham County 58 percent rural among 4 000 residents and rural non farm at 80 percent. John David Allin Bowmanville received the 4H Automotive and Farm Safety Club trophy. Directors were elected in each township.

Durharm County Federation of Agriculture Blackstock Helen Abell Federated Colleges Dr. Albert Parham Canada Durham County John David Allin Bowmanville Automotive and Farm Safety Club Durham Federation of Agriculture

Orono Fish And Hunt Reorganize

Members of the Orono Hunt and Fish Club met in the Municipal Building on Thursday December 5 to elect a slate for 1964 and plan future activities. Klaus Schoenmaker was elected President Kenneth H B Stephen son as Secretary Gerald Duvell as Treasurer. The club visited the range Sunday to prepare for upcoming shooting activities. Membership forms will soon be ready with adult dues 3.00 and minor non voting dues 1.00. junior members welcome to attend and learn safe gun handling.

Orono Hunt and Fish Club Clu Hae Range

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Couples Club Orono United Church B. Guster E. Brown Donald Staples Les Aslett Robert Johnson Rebekah Bazaar Drof G. Watson Appveakon Mgr. L. Aslett Grono Times Helen Abel Speaker Durham Club Albert Darlington Bruce Taylor John Knox Clarke Clarence Allin Hope Howard Quantzill Milford White Cartwright Dalton Dorrell Merrill Vancamp Manvers Ray Robinson Lawrence Staples Cavan Eric Falls Les Orono Fish and Hunt Klaus Schoenmaker Kenneth HB. Stephenson Gerald Duvell
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