Park St United Church Holds Annual Meeting with $500 Balance
The January 22 church meeting reported strong attendance and robust finances with a December 31 1944 balance of 500. Officers for 1945 were named and discussions included possible church renovations. Forty three members are in the armed forces and the Littlewoods were invited to stay for the coming year. An evening carnival at Orono rink was noted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SM. Davey
W. A
WJMIS
Chas. Weed
R. E. Logan
Littlewood
Myrtle Tamblyn
Y.P.A
Wm. Stainton
Neil F. Porter
E. R. Rainey
Bible Society
Ontario Temperance Federation
Wm. Riddell
Riddell
Messrs
F. C. Cooper
N. F. Porter
Durham County
Quinte District
Orono
Port Hope
Prince Edward
Lennox and Addington
Hastings
Northumberland
Durham
Ontario
Peterboro
Victoria
Haliburton
Frontenac
Durham Crop Improvement Association
Town Hall
G. P. McRostie
Guelph
M. C. McPhail
Kemptville Agricultural School
G. I. Christie
C.A.C
Conservation of Soil Highlighted at Plowmen Meeting
The Ontario Plowmen’s Association annual meeting at King Edward Hotel Toronto will feature Dr. W A Albrecht as keynote speaker on Why Plow and a debate on Junior Plowing Matches versus Home Plowing. Prof L G Heimpel from Macdonald College will discuss erosion control and farm mechanization trends with a large provincial delegation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ontario Plowmen’s Association
King “Edward
Toronto
W. A. Albrecht
Department of Soils
University of Missouri
Ontario Crop Improvement Association
Ontario
A. Murray Skinner
Murray Cloverdale
Haldimand County
W. M. Cockburn
Gordon Orr
York County
L. G. Heimpel
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Macdonald College
Quebec
Heimpel
Vestry Elects 1945 Church Officers at Orono Meeting
St Saviour s Anglican Church held its annual Vestry meeting at the Parish Hall in Orono on January 24 with strong attendance. A report by the Warden Mr Hall pleased the group and new officers were elected including Rector s Warden George Butters People's Warden F J Hall and several sidesmen auditors delegates and secretaries. Lunch followed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
Orono
Hall
F. J. Hall
J. H.morris
R. H. Allen
James Armour
H. Murray
George Morton
Mmr. E. Neilson
Synod
Orono W I Plans Overseas Gum and Cigarette Drive
January meeting of the Orono Women's Institute approved a $25 donation for gum and cigarettes for armed forces overseas. Twelve boxes of fruit and candy were sent to shut-ins at Christmas. Mrs O Boyle identified as Rehabilitation and Post War Project Committee representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Women’s Institute
C. W. Rolph
O’boyle
G. M. ‘Linton
Trinidad
County Health Plan Endorsed At Cobourg Session
United Counties Council endorsed a county health unit plan explained by Dr. R. P. Vivian. The plan estimates annual health costs near $60 000 with government subsidy half, totaling county outlay under eight tenths of a mill. Staff includes medical officer, two assistants, nursing supervisor, ten public health nurses, three inspectors, plus transport and admin costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Counties Council
Cobourg
R. P. Vivian
Ontario
United Counties
Vivian
County Board of Health
Boards of Health
February Coupon Calendar Continues Through February
The notice lists valid February coupons for butter, preserves, and sugar with dates February 8 15 and 22. Dr Vivian notes long term staffing questions and possible county votes on a health unit, with setup delayed until attendants and details are arranged.
Blood donors urged to support armed forces via Red Cross
Red Cross appeals for plasma donations to aid service members. Call Orono Times office or 54 5 for signups. Transportation arranged. Also lists a February schedule with multiple time slots and shifts including women and mixed groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RedCross Society
Orono
Times
Emergency Knitting Drive Amid War Needs in Ontario
Mrs. J. C. Fraser of the Women's War Work chairs a desperate appeal across Ontario to knit and ship comforts under the 1945 slogan Knit and Ship. The Red Cross warns requisitions from national HQ have emptied surplus, urging branches to replace stock and send wool to Toronto warehouse for wartime seaport shipments. Wool is obtainable from Red Cross branches or Women's Institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Fraser
Ontario
Red Cross
Toronto
Women’s Institute
Quinte Seed Fair Set for Orono Rabbit Hunt
Orono Fish and Hunt Club directors met at Dr A F McKenzies home to plan a Newcastle area rabbit hunt. With deep snow a thaw is needed. A $2 fee grants entry to the hunt banquet programs and transport. Expect participants from Cobourg Port Hope Toronto Orono Newcastle and about 100 to 150 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Fish and Hunt Club
A. F. McKenzie
Newcastle
Cobourg
Port Hope
Toronto
Orono
Election of Officers for Good Will Bible Class
Mrs. C S McLaren presides as president with Mrs. K Gamsby as vice president and Mrs. V Phasey as secretary. Mrs. R Moffat becomes treasurer and Mrs. W Hancock pianoist as the class plans 1945 activities. Committees are named for future work.
Police Trustees Name Officers at First 1945 Meeting
The Orono Police Trustees met in N. F. Porter's office on Wednesday evening January 24 with all members present. C. T. Millers was nominated chairman of the Police Trustees and the Hydro Commission. W. J. Riddell was re-appointed treasurer of the Hydro Commission. J. J. Mellor was re-engaged as secretary of the Police Trustees and the Orono Hydro Commission. A. E B. West was re-appointed police constable for 1945 at a salary of 45 dollars. W. J. Riddell was re-appointed caretaker of the fire hall and fire engine at a salary of 100 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Police
N. F
W. J. Riddell
Military Recall Rules For Navy and RCAF Discharges
Hon. Humphrey Mitchell outlined recall guidelines for veterans. Those with only Canada service remain eligible if in designated age classes and not medically unfit. Overseas or high seas service exempt from recall unless misconduct or inefficiency terminated service. Navy recall depends on orders to serve outside Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Mitchell
Labour
Canadian Navy
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
Mr Mitchell
High Seas
Aleutians
Greenland
Basiinland
Iceland
Labrador
Newfoundland
Bermuda
British West Indies
Australia
Far East
Europe
Asia
Africa
R.ic.a.f
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Park St
St. Saviour
George Butters
W. C. Mitchell
Harrison
Dr. Vivian
Quinte
Good Wills Bible Class
EE. A. Summers
Bowmanville
J. H. Gibson
Women’s Association of
Police
R.C.A.F
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