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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 16, 1961

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Martha Jane Knox Weds Marshall Keast Jr

Martha Jane Knox and Marshall Keast Jr. were married Saturday February 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Salvation Army Church Bowmanville by Captain Norman Cole. Both reside in Orono with families named Knox and Keast. The ceremony featured white mums carnations and music by Muriel Albin and Heather Webb.

Martha Jane Knox Marshall Keast Jr Avas Salvation Army Church Bowmanville Norman Cole Orono Charles R. Knox Marshall Keast Dr Marshall Keast Muriel Albin Heather Webb Giverpi Madelon Madill

Explain New Church Group To Meet February 21

The W A of Orono United Church held its February meeting on February 9 in the Sunday School room with Mrs H Allen presiding. Mrs L King led devotional remarks and Scripture from Acts 4 5 20 was read. The talk titled The Owner's Stamp followed by The Bridge Builder poem and Oh Jesus I have promised hymn closed the session. Arrangements were made for a Co op turkey banquet on March 7 and a banquet for High School Graduates and families on March 8. A new organization The United Church Women will be formed and a meeting with Rev Long set for February 21 to study it.

W.A. of Orono United Church H. Allen W.A

Orono A A Holds Family Skating Night This Saturday

The Orono Amateur Athletic Association invites residents to a family skating party at the Orono rink this Saturday. A full evening of skating will be offered and the Orono Band is expected to provide music. Proceeds support the winter sport program and rink operations.

O.A A.A Orono Amateur Athletic Association Orono Orono Band Tce

Death of Edith E Bennett in Bowmanville

Edith E Bennett died Saturday February 11 at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville after a lengthy illness. Born on a farm in Carke Township she was 67 and daughter of the late William Henry Bennett and Matilda Pryor Bennett. Survived by two brothers William J Bennett and Benjamin Bennett both of RR 4 Bowmanville. Rested at Morris Funeral Chapel Bowmanville service February 14 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev W K Houslander interment Bowmanville Cemetery.

Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Edith E. Bennett Miss Bennett Carke Township William Henry Bennett Matilda Pryor Bennett Bowmanville William J. Bennett Benjamin Bennett RR 4 Bennett Morris Funeral Chapel W. K.houslander

Orono Times Installs Larger Faster Press

The Orono Weekly Times added an automatic vertical Meihle press capable of about 3000 impressions per hour. It speeds production and handles larger forms including books and heavy impression work. The machine weighs nearly two tons.

Orono Weekly Times

Holstein Breeders Meet At Port Hope Farm

The Durham County Holstein Club held a barn meeting at Donald Budd’s Port Hope farm on a Saturday in February. A grading demonstration showcased his herd and a panel on care of a dry cow at freshening featured breeders Wes Werry Ralph Glaspell Francis Jose and Carlos Tamblyn. Prize winners included Douglas Moore Ralph Glaspell and Don Welsh with Gerald Shackleton as weight guess.

Durham County Holstein Club Donald Buda Port, Hope G. E. Nelson Wes. Werry Ralph Glaspell Francis Jose Carlos Tamblyn Douglas Moore Cobourg R. B. Brown Bowmanville Don Welsh Gerald Shackleton

Orono Figure Skaters Set Skating Party at Rink

The Orono Figure Skating Club plans a Skating Party at the Orono Rink on February 25. Club president Joyce Tennant says the event will be a party rather than a carnival, with an hour long program by 65 members including solos, duets, and group numbers. Public skating follows the demonstrations and broom-ball game.

Orono Joyce Tennant

West Durham L C L Elect Officers 1961

West Durham County L C L met in Blackstock on Tuesday February Tth and elected officers for 1961. Names include Wes Taylor DCM Roy Patton Chap Hartwell Lowery Sec Roy Ferguson Treas Geo Morton Lect R Gibbs Marshal W Murphy Auditors H Swain L Devitt Deputy Lectures Clarke Henn ing Cartwright E Dorrell guest speaker Grand Master Most Wor Canon Ashmore Blackstock.

West Durham County L.C.L Blackstock Wes Taylor D.C.M Roy Patton C. Chap Hartwell Lowery C.R Roy Ferguson Co. Treas Geo. Morton

Four Hunters Fined for No Gun Licence in Clarke Township

Four Port Hope and Newcastle men faced $72 in fines for hunting without provincial gun licences. Guns valued from $35 to over $100 were seized. Four more similar charges were filed last week. Game Warden Doug Powell notes licence costs $1 and that a prior issue or a competence test is needed.

Port Hope Newcastle Clarke Doug Powell

Orono Chamber Proposes Promotional Sales Day End of May

The Commerce Committee of the Orono Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon with twelve businessmen at Northway Restaurant to discuss a proposed promotional sales day in Orono. Plans include a sidewalk sale on Main Street, use of Orono Municipal Centre for displays, and a mall with a Merry-Go-Round. subcommittees may be formed to organize the event before month’s end.

Orono Commerce Committee Orone P. M. Lunn R. C. Forrester Harvey Partner Andy McGill

Orono Red Cross Launches March Fund Campaign

The Orono Red Cross Society opens a March fund drive aiming for 1000 dollars to sustain local services and support Canadian and world needs. Local projects include a 300 dollar Water Safety course at the Orono pool, immunization clinics, vitamin capsules for Clarke Township children, blood for Bowmanville hospital, and welfare aid with clothing and food.

Orono Red Cross Society Orono Clarke Canada Orone Red Cross Red Cross Bowmanville ‘Hospital

Atoms Win 3-0 Over Newcastle In Hockey Route

The Orono boys traveled to Newcastle Tuesday evening and shut out the Newcastle Atoms 3-0. Steven West scored all three goals with assists from Randy Tennant and Doug Taylor. Goalie Donnie Todd earned the shutout as Bill Caldwell and the rest of the team logged strong effort.

Orono. Atoms Newcastle Newcastle Atoms Orono Boys Orono Steven West Randy Tennant Doug Taylor Donnie Todd Orone Nets Bill Caldwell Crono Donnie Millbrook Margaret Taggart Larry Adams Raye West

14 Girls Enrol In Browniie Pack

Brownies held an enrolment night at the Armouries on February 14 welcoming 14 new members enrolled by Brow Owl. Names include Diane Nicholson Joyce Drinkle Lynne Sutherland Caroline Johnson Heather Hughes Patricia Wallace Edith Kilpatrick Caroline Adams Lois Phoenix Linda Barraball Linda McLaren Caroline Frenchman Darlene West Barbara Budley. Total membership rises to 38 after the ceremony.

Brownies Brow Owl Diane Nicholson Joyce Drinkle Lynne ‘Sutherland Caroline Johnson Heather Hughes Patricia Wallace Edith Kilpatrick Caroline Adams Lois Phoenix Linda Barraball Linda McLaren Caroline Frenchman

Red Cross Continues Nationwide Aid Efforts

The article notes ongoing Red Cross work and the dedication of volunteers to assist a broad range of relief activities nationwide, highlighting the organization’s sustained support and public service mission.

Eal Red Cross

Orono Teams Lose Out In Little NHL Tournament

Three Orono minor hockey teams and about thirty supporters traveled to Millbrook for a Little NHL tournament. The Atoms, PeeWees, and Bantams all lost to Millbrook while showing varying efforts, with Millbrook dominating multiple games and a later matchups against Cannington set for Saturday.

Orono Millbrook Orono PeeWees Bantams Charles Reid Millbroook Boys Paul Gerry Orono Boys Cannington Cannington Atoms Cannington Pee Wees Millbrook Bantams

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Madill Ontario Mrs. Keast Jr Mrs Ruth Moffat Mirs. N. Porter The Trinity United Church Orono Times Port Hope Farm Ross Stevens Mr. Budd Cuating Club West Durham Fred Lycett H. M. Mercer Samuel Orono Red Cross Orong Red Cross Douglas Moffat Old College
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