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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 17, 1953

Page

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Orphans Rally to 5-2 Win Over Lindsay

The Port Hope Orphans beat Lindsay 5 to 2 in their home game. D West, Shetler, K West and Mercer scored for Port Hope, while Davis and Carlie scored for Lindsay. Crono and Armstrong provided early pressure. Robinson and West added later goals before intermission. Third period produced no goals with penalties shaping play, as Hooper rested and Heath finished the game.

D. West Shetler K. West Mercer Davis Carlie Lindsay C. Armstrong Crono Lindsay Netminder Keith West Robinson West Heath Dr. Mercer Armstrong Philips Hooper Bowmanville Barrows

Mrs I E Chapman of Leskard Dies in Newcastle

Mrs I E Chapman longtime Leskard Kirby resident died in Newcastle on November 21 1953 born Matilda Thompson in Salina June 11 1864 married Isaac E Chapman March 2 1887 he predeceased her February 16 1935 surviving son Orley and many grandchildren great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren funeral at Orono United Church with Rev John Kitchen pallbearers listed interment at Orono Cemetery

Newcastle I. E. Chapman Matilda Thompson Salina Joan Thompson Isaac E. Chapman Orley Kirby Percy John Kitchen Orono

Baby Band Members Entertained Saturday Afternoon

On Saturday December 12 the Baby Band and their mothers were hosted in the Sunday School Auditorium of the Orono United Church. Eileen Billings led the program with Silent Night, prayer by Mrs Kitchen, solos by Jill Chapman Shirley Duncan and Mary Reid, a piano solo by Patsy Reid, a duet by Gay Hinton and Mary Lynn Bailey, and hymns. Promotion certificates were given to older children advancing to Mission Band: Robert Duncan Eric Hills John Mercer Douglas Walker Cheryl Cooper Bruce Mercer Judith Stobart Robert Hamm Brian Tamblyn Keith Sherwin Wayne Mercer Mary Tennant. Olive Millson and Jo Ann Rutherford kept children entertained with games and a lunch. Hostesses Muriel Patton and Ilene Reid received praise for organizing support. Pianos were played by Doris Duncan Patsy Reid and Ilene Reid.

Baby Band Orono United Church Jill Chapman Shirley Duncan Mary Reid Patsy Reid Gay Hinton Mary Lynn Bailey Herald Angels All Mission Band Robert Duncan Eric Hills John Mercer Douglas Walker Cheryl Cooper Bruce Mercer Judith Stobart Robert Hamm Brian Tamblyn Keith Sherwin Wayne Mercer Mary Tennant

Ed Long longtime Vermilion resident dies at 75

Edward Long an Orono native dies November 25 in Vermilion Alberta aged 75 76. He lived in Vermilion since 1907 worked at his brother Ford Long drug store and was well liked. He leaves a widow and one son. John Armstrong reports.

Ed Long Vermilion Alta Vermilion Alta Orono Ford

Little Christine Whitehead Dies After Beating

Christine Whitehead aged a child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Whitehead of Bowmanville was beaten with a poker by Catherine Foster and died after admission to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. Police identify Foster as the assailant and note the incident occurred while Mrs Whitehead visited Mrs Foster unsupervised. The Whitehead family previously lived in Port Hope and Orono, with Mr Whitehead employed at the Ontario Training School for Boys in Bowmanville.

Christine Whitehead Thomas Whitehead Manvers Road Bowmanville Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Catherine Foster R. Foster Whiteheads Whitehead Port Hope Orono Miss M. Cornish Main Street Mr. Whitehead Ontario Training School For Boys

Friends Honor Mr and Mrs Wm Bunting Before Departure

Thirty five friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald McGee to honor Mr and Mrs Wm Bunting before their move to St Williams. William Carman presented an electric blanket. The evening included card games and refreshments.

Wm. Bunting Donald McGee St. Williams William Carman Mrs. Bunting

W C T U Christmas Meeting at United Church Orono

The W C T U held a Christmas gathering December 15 in the Sunday School Auditorium of the United Church Orono. Carols and prayers opened the meeting, gifts were received for Hillcrest Lodge Port Hope, and a short program featured readings recitations and songs.

Hillcrest Lodge Port Hope

Nurse Returns From Toronto Course in Maternal Health

Miss Rosella Cunningham senior nurse with the Northumberland and Durham Health Unit returned December 12 to Cobourg after two weeks in Toronto where she attended a course in Maternal and Child Health taught by Miss Aileen Hogan. Fifty nurses across Ontario learned new childbirth training concepts. The material will be shared with parents in Northumberland Durham Counties through Health Unit nurses with physician approval.

Rosella Cunningham Northumberland and Durham Cobourg Toronto Aileen Hogan New York Ontario Northumberland-Durham Counties

Clarke Township Adopts Building By law With Penalties

Clarke Township Council met December 15 to approve a new Building By law setting permit fees 2 1 for residences and garages and 3 1 for other buildings It requires foundations 8 inches thick and 3 feet deep and 30 feet rear setback It also governs joist size stud spacing and chimney work The by law is in force and permits are required failing which penalties may apply The meeting also authorized use of Burley Bus Lines Snowplowing equipment at 6 50 per hour and approved financial adjustments and payments to local schools and services.

Clarke F. B. Lovekin J. H. Davey Department of Highways of Ontario H. E. Millson Burley Bus Lines

Kendal Christmas Events and Get Well News

News notes from Kendal report several residents recovering at home after hospital stays and visiting relatives in Bowmanville Toronto Newcastle and Orono. December church candle light service carol singing and Sunday School Christmas Tree events are planned with students looking forward to the concert.

Tom Falls Arthur Falls Bowmanville Stan Falls Toronto L. Thorne John Patton Bowmanville Hospital Kendal United Church Archie Blodgett Roseneath Gordon Martinel Martinell Kenny George Mercer Milton Robinson George Smith Newcastle Wm. Robinson Bert Mary Robinson Orono Kendal

Santa to Visit Orono This Saturday Afternoon

The Heather Rebekah Lodge promotes the annual Santa visit in Orono with over three hundred gift bags, fruit and candy. Santa will arrive at the Township Hall at 2 36 p m and will be joined by short children's films and community singing, funded by local business leaders.

North Pole Heather Rebekah Lodge Orono Santa

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F. E. Lycett C. B. Tyrrell A. J. Tamblyn Mrs. Workman Santa Claus WicPhail’s 1. E. Chaphan Stanley Chapman Harvey Morgan Carl Billings Wm. Riddell Russell Virtue Jack Stapleton Orono Cemetery Eileen Billings Mrs. Kitchen Olive Millson Jo Ann Rutherford Muriel Patton Ilene Reid Doris Duncan Edward Long G. M. Long John Armstrong Little Christine Whitehead Mrr Mrs. W. Bunting W.C.T.U. Meeting Women’s Christian Temperance Union The United Church Town of Bethlehem Counties Health Unit Clarke Township Clarke Township Council J. H. Lowery Jas. T. Brown FP. B. Lovekin Art McKay Fred Warren Herb Reynolds Reynold J. T. Brown Mr. Marston Council A. McKay Durham County R. A. Blyth Durham Construction Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario Capitol Durham County District High School Board Levy Treas Wallace Holmes S. S. No June Wilson S.S. No Oswald Wragg S.S O.H. Falls Raymond Chapman E. B. Duvall A. G. Perrin CG. R. Cochrane O. C. Miller S. S Herb N. Scott M. J. Hobbs Wilfred L. Elson R. HE. Hendry Treas. Dur. Co. Fed. of Agriculture Ganaraska River
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