Two Bank Bandits Sentenced to Five Years Each
Convicted bank robbers Leonard Lauzon and James Hutchinson were sentenced to five years in Cobourg penitentiary for armed robbery of The Canadian Bank of Commerce in Orono. Hutchinson receives consecutive terms with a prior three year sentence from Peterborough court. Police recovered about $1,500 when arrest followed an Oshawa hotel raid on Oct 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobourg
M. A. Miller
Leonard Robert Lauzon
Toronto
James Hutchinson
Oshawa
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Orono
Hutchinson
Peterborough
Orono Orphans Rally To Beat Cobourg For Second Place
The Orono Orphans defeated league leaders Cobourg Comets six to three to move into second place. Dean West led with three goals while Raye West Charles Armstrong and Welsh added Crone goals. Cobourg’s Fisher Medhurst and Dowell scored in the first period as penalties remained even and Orono dominated after the opening frame.
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Crono
Cobourge
Tripping
Dean West
Orono
Raye West
Keith West
Don Mercer
Robinson
Welsh
Warren
Wyatt
Muskies
Smith
Mortimer
Crawford
Corby
Dia Lindsay
Lindsay
Orphans
Orono Orphans
Cobourg Comets
Crone
Charles Armstrong
Cobourg
Fisher
Medhurst
Dowell
Christmas Meeting Of Orono Women’s Institute
The Orono Women’s Institute held its Christmas meeting with Mrs. Fred Bowen presiding. Plans were made to fill Christmas boxes for the sick and shut-in. Mr. Cecil Carveth of Newcastle presented three films followed by carol singing and a lunch served by the executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Women’s Institute
Fred Bowen
Charg
Cecil Carveth
Newcastle
John Morris
Nativity Scene Shines At Orono United Church
Nativity scene returns to the Orono United Church lawn for a second year drawing visitors who travelled to view it in 1953. The display features the manger wise men Babe and Mary and is floodlit at night for maximum effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono United Church
Mary
Christ
McGill
Orono Orphans Protest Upheld Against Port Hope Redmen
The Ontario Hockey Association sustained the Orono Orphans protest over Port Hope Redmen. Peters and Holden were suspended for the season and the protested game was awarded to Orono after findings that the players were not Port Hope residents or properly registered. The Orono manager warned of further protests if ineligible players appear.
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Ontario Hockey Association
Toronto
Orono Orphans
Port Hope Redmen
O.H.A
Redmen
Port Hope
Redsmen
Lakeshore
Found
Qrphans
H.A
Peters
Holden
Te Orphans
Orono
Mr. Found
Orono Bank Adopts New Weekend and Evening Hours
The Orono branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce will change hours starting January 8. Weekday hours run 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday hours extend to 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The branch will be closed Saturdays and will stay open on Wednesdays instead of a half day.
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Orono Bank
Orono
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Athletic Association Sells Season Skating Tickets
The Orono Amateur Athletic Association under Mr. Clifford Winter opens season ticket sales at The Times Office to fund rink operations and hockey for village youths. Single tickets cost 3.00 dollars and family children tickets 5.00 dollars. donations welcomed as the Orono Skating Club plans events.
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Clifford Winter
Orono
Times Office
Santa Arrives in Orono for Saturday Party
Santa Claus will visit Orono this Saturday December 18 at 3 00 pm at Township Hall. Children from the district are invited for a film and a meet with St Nicholas. The Heather Social Club sponsors the event with help from local businessmen and will distribute fruit and candy gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Orono
St. Nicholas
Air Cadets Receive Uniforms in Orono Squadron
The Orono Air Cadet Squadron gains loaned uniforms from the Air Force with boots to be purchased by cadets. Officials from Trenton praised the setup after inspection. The unit plans to enter the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association winter events and may send cadets to Clinton for free summer training.
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Orono
Air Force
Trenton
Tageart
Orono’ Squadron
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
Clinton
Newcastle student wins three awards at OAC dinner
J. E. Brown of Newcastle received three honors at the Tri-College semi-annual dinner of the Ontario Agricultural College Ontario Veterinary College and Macdonald Institute in Guelph. He earned the F J Morrow Foundation Scholarship worth 800 dollars a first year diploma bursary and an outstanding student award from the Ketchum Company. D G Sleep of Bowmanville also won a Ketchum Company outstanding student award.
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J.E. Brown
Newcastle
Ontario Agricultural College
Ontario Veterinary College
Macdonald Institute
Guelph
F. J. Morrow
Bowmanville Legion Elects Officers December 19
Bowmanville Legion plans officer elections at the December 19 meeting. Nominated are Ross McKnight and Ale Mavin for president with Jack Knight seeking vice president. Sergeants at arms candidates are Bob King and Ernie Perfect. Executive nominees include Bill Bates Ed Rundle Frank Burns Bill Mitchell Sr Bob Cale Ron Richards B Lockhart Al Smith George Meadows Ted Sheeham Art Brooks and Don Cameron. Treasurer and secretary to be appointed. New Year’s Eve Frolic tickets go on sale after December 17. Over 400 children expected at the Christmas Party Saturday December 11.
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Ross McKnight
Ale’ Mavin
Jack Knight
Bob King
Ernie Perfect
Bill Bates
Ed Rundle
Frank Burns
Bill Mitchell Sr
Bob Cale
Ron Richards
B. Lockhart
al Smith
George Meadows
Ted Sheeham
Prenatal Classes Led by Cobourg Health Unit
Cobourg reports nine prenatal classes for expectant mothers taught by Miss R. Cunningham senior nurse of the Northumberland Durham Health Unit. Participants were referred by family physicians and learned preparation for child bearing with relaxation exercises. Dr. Charlotte M. Horner urges prenatal patients to seek instruction from local public health nurses with physician approval.
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Cobourg
R. Cunningham
Northumberland Durham
Charlotte M. Horner
Annual Orono High School Dance at Township Hall
Orono High School hosts its annual dance this Friday at the Township Hall. The Christmas themed decorations include lighted trees and winter scenes. Paul Minicola’s Orchestra of Peterborough will play from nine to one, providing the music for the event.
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Orono High School
Orono
Paul Minnicola
Orchestra
Peterborough
Auto theft in Orono ends with Peterborough recovery
Ed Graham reported his car stolen from Orono on Friday night December 10. Police traced it abandoned in Peterborough, motor recovered by Saturday morning and returned to Mr. Graham as investigators continue.
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Ed Graham
Orono
Graham
Peterborough
Ham
Badminton Club To Be Formed In Orono First Of Year
A revival of badminton in Orono is planned with the Orono Armouries leased by the police trustees. Thirty five residents have signed up, with youth welcome. first play night set for Wednesday January 5 to organize the club for the new year.
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Orono
Bowmanville
Atlantic
Isle of Mann
Scotland
Robert Burns
Wales
Holland
Switzerland
Venice
Orane Armouries
Orone Armouries
Orone Police
Orone
A. L. Hooey
Ione Forrester and Elaine Forrester Visit Toronto
Mrs. Ione Forrester and Miss Elaine Forrester visited Toronto over the week end, traveling for a brief social sojourn and local sightseeing.
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Ione Forrester
Elaine Forrester
Toronto
Christmas Meeting Of W A And W Ms Well Attended
The Orone Woman's Association and Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women's Missionary Society held a Christmas meeting Tuesday afternoon with a large turnout. President Mrs. Ervin Rainey chaired the W A session, opening with a Christmas Carol and a prayer. Minutes were read, bills paid, and the bank balance stood at 950 dollars. A nominating slate was accepted. a committee was formed to serve the choir after the program. A life membership was approved for one member, and funding for front door fixtures at the parsonage was authorized. Mrs. Rainey thanked all for a successful year. Continued on page eight.
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Orone Woman's Association
The
Woman’s Missionary Society
Ervin Rainey
W.A
Herald Angels
Drummond
Wood
C.G.LT Conducted Vesper Service At United Service
Members of Group C.G.LT conducted a sea service with candle lighting and a strong congregation present. The report notes the evening featured prayers and a reverent atmosphere as part of the United Service gathering.
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C.G
United Service
C.g.lt
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Norman Allin
Port Hope Team
Orono Skating Club
Heather Social Club
J. E. Brown
O.A.C
Bowmanville Legion
Counties Health Unit
Orono Auto Salon
Travelogue
Christian Reform Church
L. B. Williams
Canada
Mrs. Williams
Dr. Williams
A.W. Schaaffman
Netherlands
Future of
Williams
Schaafsma
Christian Reformed
Europe
NEW Church
W.ms
Panephate
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