Santa Claus Visits Orono for Annual Christmas Party
Santa arrived despite icy roads to Orono for the annual Christmas party at Township Hall. A small band and pianist played carols, with films featuring bears and cartoon characters. Santa distributed candy and fruit, greeting children and praising the cheerful program sponsored by Heather Rebekah Service Club and supported by the local business center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Don Hamm
Carlos Tambln
Paul Tamblyn
Bill Tamblyn
A. F. McKenzie
Santa
Heather Rebekah Service Club of
Orono
Grant Radio Licence For Port Hope Station
The United Counties Broadcasting Company received a licence to establish a private commercial radio station CHUC for the Cobourg Port Hope area. It will use 1500 kHz at 1000 watts and begin transmission date not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Port Hope
CHUC
United Counties Broadcasting Company
Cobourg
Department of Transport
United Counties
Chuck
Development Of Forest Still Principal Project Of Ganaraska
The Ganaraska River Conservation Authority reports its main goal for 1956 remains forest development. It has expanded holdings to 7,067 acres with 50 more in Hope Township and options on 100 acres in Manvers Township. The pine shoot moth threatens timber value. Sylvan Glen near 5 acres was opened as a picnic area. The Authority aided Bar Scouts in two projects and supported conservation talks and a scrapbook contest awarding 114.50 in prizes. Tax payments by municipality totals are listed for 1956.
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Ganaraska River
Planta
Hope Township
Manvers Township
Bar Scouts
Boy Scouts —Association
Port Hope
Counties wide X ray Survey Planned For Year 1958
At the recent annual meeting in Toronto the Northumberland Durham Tuberculosis Association outlined a 1958 counties wide mass chest x ray survey. Port Hope Hanmer and Locke School Community reported strong attendance, with 100 percent and 84 percent marks respectively, and plans stressed long term volunteer recruitment and year to year educational campaigns to ensure turnout.
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Toronto
Margery Pewtress
Northumberland-Durham Tuberculosis Association
Port Hope
Northumberland-Durham
Hanmer
Sudbury
Locke
Elgin County
Happy, Prosperous New Year Message
The Happy Prosperous New Wear edition from Orone Weekly Times and Staff offers best wishes for readers. It extends gratitude to subscribers and highlights community spirit and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orone
Orono Public School Report And Financial Statement
The 1956 annual meeting report details operation and maintenance costs, new roof work, and a completed washroom and nurse office addition funded by government grants and DCDHSB contributions. It lists enrolment of 189 pupils, staff assignments, and salaries, plus cash receipts and payments including grants, insurance, and debenture figures for the school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dcdhsb
N.E
S.S. No. 12
Department of Education
English Church
M. Lunn
K. Foster
Princ
Lunn
Carleton
Clarke
Madia Yesseos Caste da Lcsausd
Kate Poster
Ethel Carleton
Bertha M. J. Cain
Francis Dann
Lollison
Marsia
Minnie Mitchell
H. E. Millson
Treas
T. Miller
Township of Clarke
J. C. Gamey
Township General School
S. S. No
F. E. Lycett
Dcdahsb
Ooo
Teineneveran
Carolliers Ball Sets Orono High School Dance Atmosphere
Orono High School held its annual Carolliers Ball at the Township Hall. The festive setting featured caroler murals, Christmas trees, and a stylish orchestra display. About 100 couples danced to performances by The Four Bows and The Three Belles from Bowmanville High School, with Paul Rutherford coordinating student introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Otogo School
Paul Rutherford
Press
Warm Weather Halts Ice Making At Local Rink
Warm weather forces the local rink to halt ice making as temperatures stay above freezing. The icemaker waits for colder nights to restore a solid surface for skating and sledding.
Christmas Services Held Sunday at Orono United Church
Morning service featured Christmas hymns and a sermon on Gifts We Cant Exchange by Rev. John Kitchen. Evening concert presented by full choir with solos and duets including Night of Nights and O Bounteous Love by guest Ross Metcalf. Choir performances echoed through the village via the chamber of commerce PA system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
John Kitchen
Ross Metcalf
A. A. Drimmond
George Carson
James Rickaby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Claus
A. A. Russell
Fish
Felix the Cat
Ganaraska
Sylvan Glen
Cavan
Hope
Manvers
Ontario Department of Health
William James
Orono Public School
Carolliers
O.H.S. Dance
Safety Conference
Canadian Highway Safety Conference
W. Arch Bryce
Canada
CHSC
Caréllier
Dante of the
Seven Aires
Peterborough
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