Clarke Township Council Winners Acclaimed In Holiday Meeting
Clarke Township held a quiet nominating session on a holiday afternoon. The council posted a $12 000 balance and paid all debts, with William Mercer and J Jones among new nominees, and T A Reid noting roads and snow fence plans for Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pa Iy
Gratrt
Clarke Township
T. A. Reid
United Counties
Orono
Reid
Kirby
Millbrook
Durham Ploughmen Elect New Officers
The Durham County Branch of the Ploughmen's Association of Ontario met in the new Millbrook waiting room with broad representation. Officers for 1939 include President George Neals of Bethany and Vice Presidents Garnet Rickard and J Whittington. Delegates were chosen for the Ontario convention in Toronto, and the group thanked Mr. F C Scott for providing the new waiting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham ‘County
Ploughmen’s Association of Ontario
Millbrook
Clarentce Allin
Newcastle
George Neals
Bethany
Garnet Rickard
J. Whittington
W. RK. Hunter
Cavan
Darlington
Jack Bake Hiampton
George Annis
Bowmeville
Clarke
Clarence Allen
John ‘Rickard
Bowmar
The
Ontario Ploughmen’s
Toronto
Clarence Allien
W.R. Hunter
L. H. Winslow
Jack Baker
Counties Council
Durham County Association
G. Annis
HE. A. Summers
CO. Allen
George McLeod
J. Cummisky
I. W. Larmer
F.C. Scott
Scott
Westward Correspondent Shares Orono Ties and West Coast News
A hometown writer from Orono recounts visits across Western Canada and Seattle. Notes include anniversaries, health updates, and family ties for Rowe Katz McKeen Pollard and Brown families, plus local commerce and mild autumn weather in Regina and Vancouver.
Christmas Pageant at United Church Delights Park St Congregation
Large crowds attended the Christmas Day service at Park St United Church where a three scene pageant presented by nine Young People’s Society members told the nativity story. Players included Mervyn Keane Elvin Blewett Jim Powers Lois Wood Beatrice Hamm Neil Wood Sam Keane Manley Littlewood Glen Hancock and others. The inn scene ends with Mary and Joseph finding shelter in the stable. Silent Night closes the performance with soft carol singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park St. United Church
Young People’s Society
Mervyn Keane
Elvin Blewett
Simeon
Jim Powers
Esther
Lois Wood
Mary
Beatrice Hamm
Joseph
Neil Wood
Sam Keane
Manley Littlewood
Creedy
Orono Continuation School Dance Lights Up Town Hall
A December 22 dance at Orono town hall hosted by the Continuation School delighted young attendees. Festive decorations included Christmas colors, streamers, bells, lights, and six evergreen trees. Music by Jack Grant and his Aces featured throughout the event. Luncheon served at 11 30 with dancing continuing until 1 00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Town Hall
Continuation School
Jack Grant
Aces
Lunleéh
Dameing
John Tamblyn Re-Elected Trustee At Annual Meeting
The Orono Continuation School annual meeting elected John Tamblyn as trustee for three years and re elected Mrs J R Cooper as auditor. Reports praised the building and staff with improved sanitation new sidewalk and a small skating rink. A decision was made to investigate pupil attendance from outside the section and involve Township Council on by law changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tamblyn
Orono Continuation School
C. F. Andé
J. R. Jooper
R. R. Waddell
Mrr. Waddell
My. Waddell
J. R. Cooper
Orone
Messrs. Wim. Riddell
H. M. ‘Mercer
John Gibson
Orono
W. J. Riddell
Community Christmas Tree Programme fills town hall with festive acts
In HHirke Township the town hall overflowed Friday as schools staged a varied program led by chairman Mel lor and pianist Mrs. Brown. Performers included Orono Public School carolers, Starkville and Enterprise School acts, a comic number by Miss Marion Green's students, a play directed by Miss Patterson, and musical pieces from Crono, Kirby, Kendal, Antioch, and Orono village participants. Santa distributed candy parcels. cocoa Cola treat followed in council chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhirke
Mellor
Brown
Orono Public School
Robb. Leskard
Marion Green
Starkville School
Kendal School
Audrey Patton
Myrtle Falls
Helen Mercer
Neil Porter
Charles Bright Arrested In Orillia On Rustling Charge
Charles Bright alias Charles Martin Chas Markeen and Robert Alten, wanted in Hamilton and Darlington townships for cattle rustling and housebreaking, was arrested in Orillia Township by Provincial Constables. He pleaded guilty to four charges and is remanded for sentencing in Cobourg jail. Police noted an extensive prior record and prior warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bright
Charles Martin
Chas. Markeen
Robert Alten
Hamilton
Darlington
Orillia
A. L. Mennie
Cobourg
Price Morris
Bowmanville
Harry Butler
B. Byles
W. A. F. Campbell
Frank Hilligan
Hamilton Township
Elmer
Blake Stephens
Darlington Township
Sydney Hockaday
Mennie
Morris
Bright
Kingston
Port Hope
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Orone Weekly Times
Reeve
Fred B. Lovekin
W. J
Wm. J. Patiton
Anson Gilroy
M.W. Chatm
Ape
Terton
Wim.Laing
M. W. Chatterton
Anton Gilroy
Wm. Mercer
Arthur McKay
W. Robinson
Austin Turner
James Nixon
Hartwell Lowery
Lionel Dent
Jchas
M. Jones
W. Hi. Rowe
Lawrence Lavery
Durham
Ploughmen
Hampton
Manvers
Canada
MicKeen
Penticton
B. C
John
Mrs. Rowe
Calgary
Hdna
Rowe
Seattle
Wash
Blath
Best
Victoria
B.C
Vancouver
Addie (Moulton) MccArthur
Clara (Pollard
Winter
Clara
Bertha
Waddell) Brown
Saskatoon
Regina
Orono School
Orono Police
Santa
Santa Claus
Cocoa Cola Company
Mercer
Awder
Mr. Riddell
Durham Central Agricultural Society
Hydro
Dire
Etic
Courreil
Dee
Ossee
Balanee
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