Combined Meeting Of WMS And WA Held
A combined meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary of the Woman's Missionary Society and Woman's Association met Tuesday in the United Church Sunday School room. Officers were installed by Rev J Kitchen. Reports were favorable, with $824.09 sent to the Presbyterial treasurer and 181 books in the library. 485 have been read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Woman’s Association
The
United Church
M. H. Staples
W.M.S
Drummond
W.A
J. Kitchen
E. Penfound
E. Rainey
Woman's Association
Sanitary Inspector Finlayson Attends Ontario Course
Chief Sanitary Inspector J. D. Finlayson of the Northumberland Durham Health Unit attends a January 3 to 31, 1956 refresher course for Chief Sanitary Inspectors. The Department of Health arranges the program at the Environmental Sanitation Training Centre Toronto with 34 attendees. Finlayson has served on Health Unit staff since 1946 and lived in Cobourg since 1949 after earlier residence in Campbellford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Finlayson
Northumberland- Durham
Department of Health
Ontario
Provincial Institute of Trades
Toronto
Finlayson
Cobourg
Campbellford
Bald Eagle Rebounds Slowly Under Ontario Protection
Ontario officials say bald eagles remain uncommon despite legal protection. District Forester A J Herridge notes only eagles and ospreys are protected among raptors, with Alaska the only region where numbers have boomed. He cites limited abundance in Canada and the U.S., urging public appreciation to keep them modest in Ontario wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
A. J. Herridge
Department of Lands and Forests
North America
Alaska
Mr. Herridge
Canada
U.S
Bible Published From Material Made From Stone To Steel
A historical note on how the Bible has been published using every material from stone to steel. It covers printing evolution, costs, and paper scarcity, and mentions support from the United Bible Society and exchanges with East Germany and Hungary. It lists weekly suggested Bible readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Germany
Hungary
British and Foreign Bible Society
England
American Bible Society
Department of Highways Vacates Road Through Orono
The Ontario Department of Highways has stopped maintenance and snow plowing on what was Highway No. 35 through Orono. The road was left as an ice glare with no sanding as of Monday. Clarke Township seeks clarity on transfer to the Counties of Northumberland and Durham and who will assume responsibility. Stop signs along the road were removed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
Orono
Ontario Department of Highways
Clarke
Northumberland
Durham
County Council
Monthly church society meetings record January 4 1956
W A and W M S held at the church on a Wednesday afternoon with the president presiding. Mrs Allin opened the W M S with worship and hymn 875. Scripture read from Luke and Matthew. Officers installed for 1956. Mrs Lowery discussed home missions and tribal education health progress. A story on mission education of two brothers reflected divine love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bowen
Bowen
W.A
W.M.S
Wm. Allin
W.M. S
Orono Fish and Hunt Club Plans Lake Simcoe Expeditions
Ice fishing was discussed at the Orono Fish and Hunt Club meeting with plans for one or two expeditions to Lake Simcoe. Expeditions would occur on a Wednesday or Sunday. Interested participants should contact Gerry Duvall or Wm Grady to indicate preferred day and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Two Year Council Term Discussed in Oshawa
Alderman John Dyer proposed a two year term for future Oshawa councils and gave notice to move legislation allowing electors to vote on the change. Mayor W John Naylor called it ice breaking. Alderman J L Lovell gave notice to sell Hills and Dales property to William Ridgely for 126009 dollars on behalf of contractor group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dyer
Oshawa
Ald
Dyer
W. John Naylor
J. L. Lovell
City Property Committee
Hills and Dales
William Ridgely
Ridgely
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Amy Schauffler
Angola
Africa
N. Porter
V. Robinson
Gutenburg
United Bible Society
Kirzy
Wm. Wannan
W. A
Simcoe
Orono, Ont
Ross Dickinson
Newcastle
Oldsmobile
Vigor Oil Co. Ltd
Oshawa RA
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