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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

4

Community Notes Include Clergy Installations and Posts

Ross Mackinnon departs to join Fleury-Bissell Company of Flora as vice president and general manager. Andy Morrow reportedly to contest Liberal nomination for East Hamilton. Local church choir elects officers and holds meetings. Junior Red Cross hosts an event January 12. School meeting praises Mr. Rutherford’s tenure and introduces Mr. E. Copping. Woman’s Missionary and Woman’s Association meetings recap yearly reports, officers installed, and Red Cross yarn distribution.

Ross Mackinnon Fleury-Bissell Company Flora Mgr Andy Morrow East Hamilton Andy C. Chapman Gerald Shackleton Lowery Junior Red Cross Charles Rutherford E. Copping Rutherford Wm. Allen Fred Brimacombe Wm. Rutherford Government of W Rutherford McKelvey Bannon Woman’s Association Wim. Rutherford W. A. the Red Cross Red Cross O. Chapman Shackleton Mackinnon Bryson Bigelow R. Alllen Trull Harris J.brown W. TeTittle W. Allen Billings Best

Death of Robert William Gibson in Cobourg

After a week of illness Robert William Gibson died on Monday in Cobourg. Born in Hamilton Township he lived near Harwood for years before moving to Cobourg about twenty years ago after his wife Effie Annie Robson died. He is survived by a daughter four sisters and three brothers.

Robert William Gibson Cobourg Mr. Gibson Hamilton Township Harwood Effie Annie Robson Coboug

Women's Institute Meeting and Library Association Notice

The Women's Institute sets its monthly meeting in the Council Chamber Orono on Friday January 19 at 2.80 p.m. The Orono Public Library Association holds its annual meeting Tuesday January 16 at 8 o'clock All members welcome. a-52-c.

Women’s Institute Council Chamber Orono The Orono Public Library Association

St Saviour’s A.Y.P.A. Announces Upcoming Entertainments

The parish lists social in the Parish Hall on Thursday January 18 and an Annual Oyster Supper on Tuesday February 6 with particulars to follow. Dede.va.

St. Saviour’s A.Y.P.A

Apartment for Rent at Kumrite Apartments Orono

Modern conveniences described for a Kumrite Apartments unit in Orono. Apply to R. R. Waddell for rental inquiry.

Orono R. R. Waddell

Annual Meeting of Orono Cemetery Lot Owners

The annual meeting of Lot Owners in the Orono Cemetery will be held on Monday January 15 1940. The meeting will commence at 2 30 o clock. The financial report will be presented and Directors for 1940 will be elected. A good attendance is requested.

Orono

Local Social Notes Highlight Movements and Visits

Mrs Hart visits Lindsay for a few days while Miss Blanche Krupinsky spends weeks in Toronto. Various residents travel to Peterboro Oshawa and Versatility of New Year gatherings marked by a dance hosted by Deputy Reeve John Payne.

Hart Lindsay Davey Peterboro Stork Claude Brinklow Blanche Krupinsky Toronto Colin Richardson Oshawa Jack Malley Jas. Malley Norman Caine Art MacFarland Merita Richardson Johnston Manvers Andrews John Payne Bert Richardson Bruce Fiske Roy Porter Robert White

Hats Off to John Payne New Deputy Reeve

Special correspondence notes ski and skate season in the town. Annie White returns to Toronto from vacation with parents. Mrs Hooper is on the sick list. Ma and Mrs Leonard Alldread visit Durfy in Port Hope. Cuchre and dance set for January 12 in L O L Hall. Dyar Durfy and wife move to Port Hope to buy a bakery.

John Payne Annie White Toronto Hooper Leonard Alldread Durfy Port Hope L.O.L. Hall

Percy R Cowling Installed as Worshipful Master

Percy R. Cowling was installed as Worshipful Master of Jerusalem Lodge No. 31 A F and A M Bowmanville on the festival of St John the Evangelist.

Percy R. Cowling Jerusalem Lodge A.F A.M. No Bowmanville

Miss Drysdale’s Weekend in Toronto and Local Illness Update

Miss Drysdale spent the weekend in Toronto. Masters Ross and Earl Taylor have scarlet fever and are expected to recover. Mr and Mrs Norman Braithwait and Mr and Mrs Ken Braithwaite visited their sister Mrs Gordon Moffatt and Mr Moffatt on Sunday last.

Miss Drysdale Toronto Masters Ross Earl Taylor Norman Braithwait Ken. Braithwaite Gordon Moffatt Mr. Moffatt

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