Park St Sunday School Child First Term Ends At Orono Guild
The Orono Homecraft Guild wrapped up its first term with 11 meetings, carols, talks on Xmas planning, and project displays. Speakers praised the group, gifts, wrapping, and sharing among members, with prizes awarded and plans for monthly meetings in winter. The Mothercraft class also finished its course, with monthly meetings planned and pattern returns requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
H. Cornish
F. Boultbee
L. McGinnis
O. W. Rolph
Clarence Hayes
Georgetown
Orono Women’s Institute
Hayes
Guild
Il.reid
O.W. Rolph
Norman Allin
D. Hooper
C. Duncan
J. Richardson
J. O’boyle
K. Gamsby
Women’s Institute
H. Dean
Orono
Park St Sunday School Presents Xmas Cantata Santa and the Givers
The Park St Sunday School children present a three act cantata Santa and the Givers directed by Mrs Milton Tamblyn on Monday December 23 at 8 pm under Goodwill Class sponsorship. Admission asks adults to pay 28 cents and children free with a child friendly treat for attendees.
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Santa
Milton Tamblyn
Park St
Exhibitors Of Durham County Do Well At Winter Fair
The Grain Seed Potato and Corn exhibits from Durham County clubs performed strongly at the Royal Winter Fair. Six Durham entrants won a total of 28.00 in prize money, with top placings across the Senior and Junior Grain Club classes. The samples were cleaned by Garnet Rickerd of Bowmanville.
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Durham County
Council On Boys
Royal Winter Fair
Dominion
Cavan Township
the Royal
Earl Hutchinson
Millbrook
R. R
Allan Hutchinson
BR. R
Arnold Brackenridge
Darlington Township
Marion Tink
Hampton
James Harris
Burketon
Hans 'Geissberger
IR. R
Garnet Rickerd
Bowmanville
Butter Production Rises in Ontario for November
Ontario dairy officials report a roughly five percent rise in November butter production over 1945, though the seasonal decline limits impact on stock supplies. Cream quality improves aided by Butter Quality competitions, while more cheese factories close for the season and some producers shift toward fluid milk markets due to price differences.
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Ontario
GC. E. Lackner
Lackner
W C T U Hearing Features Christmas Themed Talk
The December Wo man s Christian Temperance Union meeting hosted guest speaker Mrs Seymour of Enniskillen the Provincial Treasurer. President Mrs Walsh presided as Christmas carols and a devotional by Mrs Wittlewood opened the program. Rev Littlewood urged fact based temperance, and Mrs Seymour spoke on Ye shall find the Babe, urging self reflection and dedicating lives to God. A musical solo by June Wood and a social tea followed.
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Woman’s ‘Christian Temperance Union
Seymour
Enniskillen
Walsh
Little June Wood
Littlewood
W. Ic.t.u
Christmas Teen Age Party Announced For Saturday Night
The town hall basement hosts a Christmas party for teens and friends this Saturday at 8 PM with 25 cent admission. The event includes a regular monthly meeting, and there is mention of membership cards priced at 1.00 that grant voting and access to meetings. Adult teen input urged for a successful social season.
Death of Russell J. Best After Roof Accident
Russell J. Best died Tuesday December 8 from a rooftop accident at a new Centre Street house. He was the eldest son of the Best family, married to Bertha Coram in 1910, with daughter Stella. Funeral Friday was led by Rev. Littlewood, with many friends in attendance from Orono, Leskard, Kirby, and nearby communities. Interment followed at Orono Cemetery.
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Russell J. Best
J. D. Brown
A. A. Hills
Hamilton
Toronto
Port Hope
Peterborough
Nestleton
Millbrook
Orono Times Raises Annual Price to 1.50
The Orono Times announces a price increase to 1.50 per year starting January 1 in response to higher paper costs. Arrears remain at the old rate through December 31 1948, and new subscriptions after that date will pay 1.50.
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Orono Times
Ontario
Orono
Women’s Association Elect 1947 Officers at Park St United
The Women’s Association of Park St United Church met December 10 with Mrs. C Wood leading devotion and Mrs M J Tamblyn chairing. Miss Davy reported the treasurer’s note and Holstein banquet success. officers for 1947 were named including President M J Tamblyn and several vice presidents and staff roles.
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Women’s Association of
Park St. United Church
C. Wood
M. J. Tamblyn
Davy
Holstein
W.A
Littlewood
W.O 'Hoar
M. J. Staples
16. Duncan
M. Davey
R. EH. Logan
J. J. Mellor
Kelly
F. Tamblyn
M. Smith
I. Winter
Tyrrells Store Packed with Christmas Gift Picks
Last minute shoppers are urged to visit Tyrrells for a pack filled with new and attractive gift ideas. The store offers prices suited to every need and is open every evening until 9 p.m.
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Tyrrell’s
Oddfellows Dance And Draw A Success In Orono
The Oddfellows dance and draw at Orono Town Hall on December 13 netted about 450 for community welfare. Donald Hamm’s orchestra supplied music as tickets drew Betty the doll and prizes including turkeys geese and cash. Invitations for the December 26 Orange dance were sent out.
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Oddfellows
Orono
Donald Hamm
Betty
J. G. Selvage
Indian Road
Toronto
John McCrea
Bairstow
Joe Walker
George Owens
Newtonville
L. Little
Bowmanville
Ken Cooke
Brooklin
Jack Couch
Deb. Myles
Stan ~Cowling
Oshawa
K. McKay
Skelding
W. M. Bullock
Cutting Trees At Fisstry Sees Set Cutting Action
Meredith Linton of the Reforestation Stat warns against cutting trees on station property. Offenders face jail terms and possible no trespassing signs. Linton notes thinning current stock offering Christmas trees by inquiry to Wm. Mitchell or Reg. Sutton at the Forestry.
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Meredith Linton
Linton
Wm. Mitchell
Reg. Sutton
the Forestry
Tuberculosis Control Efforts and Public Health Activities
The Tuberculosis Associations and local service clubs boosted the control programme with public participation through Christmas seals. Mass x ray surveys and monthly clinics were supported, while health nurses performed 27 prenatal, 201 infant health supervision, and 54 preschool visits. A public health doctor trained in Toronto aided field work, and Miss M Bernardo helped supervise crippled children with Unit nurses.
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Diploma of Public Health
University of Toronto
M. Bernardo
Ontario Society For Crippled Children
Removal of Sugar Rationing for Canned Fruit Victory
Public reluctance to provide sugar coupons led to lifting rationing on canned fruit and cranberry sauce. Stores report ample supply as jams jellies marmalade honey syrup and sugar still require guest coupons. The action cites strong fruit packing and aims to increase available sugar preserves by about 314 percent while clarifying pie fillers fruit fillers and bakery items.
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Prices Board
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Orono Homecraft Guild
W.C.T.U. Meeting
W. A. Elect
Board of Health
C. W. MacCharles
Ewan
Cobourg General Hospital
Brearley
Fisstry
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