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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
21
Clarke Township council in Orono appoints R. R. Waddell to the Durham County High School District Board for a two year term. The meeting also proclaims December 26 as boxing day public holiday and approves tax rebates, with 12 assessments appealed at the revision session.
The Kirby Women's Missionary Society conducted a special church service at Kirby United Church on Sunday evening December 17th. A large crowd attended as the Orone Church leader led singing and special selections. Mrs Yeomans oversaw the service with help from several listed ladies.
The Newcastle Lions held cash bingo December 14 at the Newcastle Community Hall basement. About 125 attendees played 29 games in 90 minutes and $110 in prizes was paid out. The $10 jackpot rolled to December 28, when it becomes $20. A Peterborough Lions delegation helped with instruction. The next bingo is set for December 28 at 8 pm with high expected turnout.
Durhamt County Holstein Breeders Club held its annual meeting in Bowmanville last Saturday December 9 with district fieldman Roy Ormiston reviewing the year. Reports showed higher average prices and a new sales agent will be appointed by the incoming executive. Directors chosen for 1951 are Neil Malcolm Bruce Tink Wilf Bowman John Cruickshank Donald Jose Everett Brown Howard Forder Mel McHolm Wes Bannister Ross Stevens Sandy Muir and Wes Werry. The directors will elect officers at the January meeting. Jim T Brown spoke on national matters including calf registration rules to be discussed at the Toronto association meeting January 31. Retiring president H J Brooks thanked members and adjourned to the December 12 baronet in Oveno Town Hall. The Kirby Church has been repainted ivory with green trim and a dedication service will follow.
Santa Claus greeted two hundred seventy five youngsters in Orono on Saturday December 6. The event featured a decorated hall, a comedy bear film, community singing, short films on a Farm Dog and the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, and two bags of candy and fruit for attendees. Rev. A E Eustace chaired, with Neil Stewart at the piano and Jack Moffat in a Santa beard. The Orono Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Christmas Tree program.
The Orono Weekly Times publisher Roy Forrester, 56, died suddenly at his home in Orono on Friday December 1 8. He was born in Clinton and served in World War I. He later owned the Oakville Star, moved it to Orono, and published the Orono Times for fourteen years. He chaired local clubs, was a Mason and Legion member, and is survived by his wife Tone Ella Bouck, three children, two sisters, and a brother. The funeral was held December 14 at the Anglican Church.
About 225 attended the Orono Oddfellows Service Club event in Township Hall on Friday December 15. Ruth Wilson's orchestra provided music and the draw awarded sixteen prizes including two turkeys. funds totalled $712.25 with expenses $110.22 leaving a balance of $602.03 for Service Club projects.
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