District Survey For Irrigation Planned For Farm Areas
A mass meeting in Osaka with about 60 farmers and government representatives discussed a planned district irrigation system for tobacco and farming lands. A survey next summer will map communal reservoirs and ponds. 76 percent of costs to be funded by the Department of Planning and Development with 25 percent by the Ganaraska River Conservation Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osaka
Department of Planning and Development
Department and Development
Ganaraska
Crooked Creek Xmas Report Names In Order Of Merit
The report lists pupils by grade with top honors. Grade 8 Beuce Ogden Ruth Getlik John Wagenaar. Grade 6 Carol Hicks Mary Reid. Grade 5 Stephen Simpson Mary Lee Simpson. Grade 4 Harry Wagenaar Leo De Mooy. Grade 3 Tommy Perrin. Grade 2 Andy Wagenaar Bert Reid John Paulesse. Grade 1 Bobby Simpson Brian Orden. Mrs Theresa Martin is the teacher. Also discussed is farm pond guidelines and a Norfolk County Big Creek style survey for water management with potential provincial regulations. Federal support may follow. Ottawa discussions expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuce Ogden
Ruth Getlik
John Wagenaar
Carol Hicks
Mary Reid
Stephen Simpson
Mary Lee Simpson
Harry Wagenaar
Leo de Mooy
Tommy Perrin
Andy Wagenaar
Bert Reid
John Paulesse
Bobby Simpson
Brian Orden
Orono CGLT Groups Lead Vesper Service at United Church
A pleasing vesper service was held Sunday evening in Orono United Church by the CGLT and Explorer Groups. Doreen Alldred led, Shirley Vage read, Ann Best told the story, Nora Wood Joan Wagg and Ruth Bullock lit candles, and all renewed their pledge to Cherish Health Seek Truth Know God and Serve Others. Members of the CGLT and Explorers wore neat uniforms and received praise for their worship. The WMS hosted a light lunch in the Sunday School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono United Church
C.g.lt
C.G.I.T. Committee
Department of Christian Education
Canadian National Council of Churches
Doreen Alldred
Shirley Vage
Ann Best
Nora Wood
Joan Wagg
Ruth Bullock
C.G.I.T
Explorer
W.M.S
Baby Band of Orono United Church Christmas Party
The Baby Band of the Orono United Church held a joyful Christmas party for members and mothers in the Sunday School room on Friday December 9. Mrs AH Duvall and Mrs May Goode chaired the event assisted by Mrs J Kitchen. Mrs H Barlow told a Christmas story "Mary Louise" and slides of religious scenes were shown. Children enjoyed games and marches led by Mrs D Staples before refreshments.
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Orono United Church
AH. Duvall
Mes
May Goode
J. Kitchen
John Armstrong Purchases Southeast Lot in Orono Cemetery
John Armstrong and his wife buy the southeast lot in Orono Cemetery to hear highway traffic and be among the first to witness the resurrection day activities downtown while they return from absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong
Orono
Brownies Entertain Mothers At Christmas Party
The First Orone Brownie Pack held its Christmas Party Tuesday evening inviting mothers. Senior Brownies performed semaphore and Christmas carols while Linda Hughes and Sally Hinton joined as new recruits. Mrs. G. M. Linton and Doreen White earned Tawny Owl titles, and a pack pageant entertained leaders and mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orone
Doreen White
G. M. Linton
Commissioner Frank
Bowmanville
Linda Hughes
Sally Hinton
Tawny Owl
Mrs. Frank
Carol Gilbank
Mrs. Linton
Dodie White
Obituary: Mirwell Hendry of Orono Dies at 74
Mirwell Hendry of Orono died December 7 in Memorial Hospital at age 74. He and wife Annabelle had lived in Orono five years after farming 85 years on the Lake Shore, Newcastle. A 32 degree Mason, he was born in Ayrshire Scotland and served in the US Army 1915–18. Funeral December 9 at Northcutt and Smith Funeral Home Bowmanville officiated by Rev John Kitchen.
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Mirwell
Aontey
Orono
Memorial Hospital
Bowmanville
Hendry
Lake Shore
Newcastle
Orone United Church
Durham Lodge
Mr. Hendry
Ayrshire
Scotland
United States
United States Army
New Mexico
States
Canada
Annabelle Erskine Hendry
Edith
Bruce Murray
Stirling
Ont
Archie
National Research Council
Ottawa
Annabelle
Garnet Rickard
Robert E
John E
A. W. Hendry
Northcutt and Smith Funeral Home
John Kitchen
Jerusalem Lodge
Robert E Sherwin Celebrates 80th Birthday
On Sunday December 11 1955 Robert E Sherwin marked his eightieth birthday with a family gathering. Attendees included Mrs O A Sherwin Theodore and Marguerite Sherwin Waterdown Ed win List Toronto and Edith M Sherwin Orono. After turkey dinner gifts were exchanged and relatives sang hymns ending with Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian Love.
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Robert E. Sherwin
Little Kathryn
Claire Sherwin
Mr. Sherwin
0. A. Sherwin
Theodore Sherwin
Waterdown
Binnie Sherwin
Marguerite
Hamilton
Edwin List
Toronto
Edith M. Sherwin
Orono
Orono United Church Choir Presents The Christmas Crusade
The Orono United Church Choir will stage a Christmas Pageant titled The Christmas Crusade this Sunday evening at 7 30 at the church. Congregation members assist in revealing the Christmas story with musical portions by the Orono Choir and the Junior Bible Class.
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Orono United Church Choir
Orono
Orono Choir
Santa Delivers Treats at Orono Village Hall
Santa visits Orono this Saturday afternoon inviting all district children to Township Hall. About three hundred youngsters are expected as St Nick passes out candy and fruit bags after a films and singing program at 2:30 PM. Organized by Heather Rebekah Social Club with local business support. Be there by 12:30 PM with the children.
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Santa
Orono
St. Nick
Orono of Santa
Heather Rebekah
Tie Found To Exist In Recent Township Election
The Clarke Township election for three councillors produced a tie between Fred Lovekin and Dent, each with 384 votes. A recount is planned on December 21 with Returning Officer H E Millson and Judge Miller to determine the third member, with final seating not expected until after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent-Lovekin
Clarke
Messrs
Russell Lavery
Hartwell Lowery
Fred. Lovekin
Lovekin
Dent
H. E. Millson
Judge Miller
Canadian Farm Loan Board approves 8.23 million for 1955 loans
The Board reports 8.225 million in loans approved for fiscal year ended March 31 1955. Of total loans 52.5 percent financed land and land-secured debt 16.5 percent livestock machinery and improvements 28 percent debt repayment and 3 percent sundry. At year end 18 111 farms held loans totaling 40 120 336 the highest in board history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Farm Loan Board
Canada
Farm Loan Board
Orono Badminton Club Hosts Seasonal Tournament
The Orono Badminton Club held its season opening tournament with about 25 members attending. Mrs. R C Forrester and Mr. James Eeves won the mixed doubles title, while lunch followed. George Collins was elected president for 1956 and A L Hooey secretary treasurer. two new nets were purchased and committees named for upkeep refreshments and events. An outside club invitation and another tournament are planned for early 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Badminton Club
R C. Forrester
James Eeves
George Collins
A. L. Hooey
Orono Rink Likely To Open This Weekend
Weather forecasts point to an early opening for the Orono Rink this weekend. Ice already forming with a solid base as dressing rooms get safety upgrades. public skating scheduled Saturday afternoon and evening. Season tickets priced at 3 dollars for individuals and 5 dollars for families, available from executives, Orono Weekly Times, or rink booth. The Orono Amateur Athletic Association runs the rink with James Middleton in charge.
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Orono
Santa
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Athletic Asociation
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Crooked Creek
Theresa Martin
Norfolk County
Big Creek
Department of Planning
Richardso
N. K. Long
John M. James
J. HE. A
Austin White
William Lake
Jack Holmes
Arthur Bedwin
Gordon Martin
Charlie Alldread
Lake Shore Road
Sherwin
The
United Church
Christ
James ‘Middleton
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