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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
8
The Orono Weekly Times lists R. A. Forrester as publisher and R. C. Forrester as founder and printer in a denomination of authorized Second Class Mail status.
Clarke Township and Orono Police Village elections energized municipal interest and prompted discussion of government quality. The author notes elections push for efficient policies, despite costs to ratepayers, and congratulates elected officials for a successful upcoming year.
A BBC panel discussion on whether to tell children about Santa sparked protests. The piece argues Christmas should center on the religious meaning of Christ’s birth rather than Santa, urging parents to emphasize the true spirit of the season.
The Hendry family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy messages flowers and support received from friends and neighbors in Orone Newcastle Lake Shore Newtonville and Bowmanville during their bereavement.
A patient expresses thanks to Drs mills Fulton Blair and Klotz and D10 staff at Oshawa General Hospital. Gratitude extended to blood donors Rev Kitchen Sr Major MacLean LGLO 486 and friends for flowers fruit cards letters and inquiries during the hospital stay.
Mr and Mrs W E Seymour extend thanks to nieces and nephews for a dinner party and to friends and neighbours for cards gifts flowers and calls on their sixtieth anniversary. They also thank friends for kindnesses during Mrs Seymour’s ankle injury.
Mr and Mrs Neil Rainey announce the birth of their son on December 8 1955 at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville The newborn joins a family counting joys and future milestones in Bowmanville Ontario.
The United Church choir in Orono invites all to a Christmas Pageant titled The Christmas Crusade at 7 30 pm on Sunday. A candle light service at Seskard United Church is planned for Saturday evening December 24 at 7 30 pm. A cash bingo event with eight numbers pays 40 dollars at Newcastle Community Hall on Monday December 19 at 8 pm. A birthday call invites Mrs Wred Can to Main Street Orono on December 28 from 3 to 6 pm for her 90th. Lost belt between home and Orono United Church Auditorium reported. Woods Electric ads note grinders rollers freezers and wheelbarrows with contact C Todd Clarke 1520.
Orono and Kirby plan Sunday gatherings featuring Rev. A Pinto Ribeiro of Portugal, a missionary with the United Church in Portugal, West Africa, announced for upcoming services.
The Antioch School announces a Christmas concert to be held Wednesday December 21 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
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