Stevens Receives Society Diploma for Community Service
At the Durham Central Agricultural Society meeting in Orono on January 15, Mr. R R Stevens of Bowmanville was awarded the Society Diploma for most marked service to the community. The ceremony followed an annual report showing a $255.04 balance, with 125 exhibitors and 2034 entries, and plans for future fairs and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Stevens
Durham Central Agricultural Society
Orono
O. W. Rolph
Durham Central
J. A. Carroll
Bowmanville
Summers
Stevens
Neil Mutton
Os. Cowan
Harry Jose
M.H. Staples
Noreen Hawke Weds Sub Lieut John Robertson at Ottawa Cathedral
Noreen Hawke youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hawke of Orono Ontario married Sub Lieutenant John Robertson second son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Robertson of Ottawa at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Rev Howard Clarke officiated with Miss Ethel Cranker Ottawa as brides maid and Peter Robertson best man The couple left for the Pacific Coast after the reception
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Cathedral
Ottawa
Noreen Hawke
J. Hawke
Orono
Ontario
John Robertson
Hugh Robertson
Howard Clarke
Ethel Cranker
M.S. Peter Robertson
R.C. O.C
Women’s Institute Ladies Demonstrate Cooking
About sixty ladies attended a cooking school last Friday at Orono town hall conducted by Mrs. Harold Allen and Mrs. Wilfred Sherwin. A hot vegetable plate with homemade buns and tea was served after the demonstration. The afternoon offered many hints and ideas on cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Allen
Wilfred Sherwin
Orono Town Hall
Minimum Price Of Butter Has Been Authorized
Hon. James Gardiner announced in London Ontario that the Dairy Products Board can fix minimum butter prices during peak production. He spoke as farmers protested price pegging below production costs and warned against middlemen profiting from stored butter. The minister cited possible national farmer organization and noted no subsidy promise, urging a clear government solution if production losses occur.
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James Gardiner
Dominion
London
Ontario
Dairy Products Board Authority
Hepburn
Canada
Empire's New Arsenal From Suez to Singapore
India expands war production for the Suez Singapore area. It is now manufacturing rifles, machine guns, ammo, armor plating, shells, anti aircraft guns, bombs, and mines. India has sent large shipments of ammunition, shells, rifles, sandbags, khaki drill, boots, greatcoats, and medical gauze since the war began. All steel needs for the Middle East and Iraq can be met by Indian steelworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
Singapore
Australia
New Zealand
India
Burma
Malaya
Middle East
Iraq
Parcels from Bowmanville Legion Delight a Soldier in England
A Bowmanville Legion branch parcel reaches a British soldier in England on Dec 9 1940. He thanks the branch, noting it is the second parcel received from eleven sent, while nine have gone missing. He prizes the Bowmanville souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowmanville
Inaugural Clarke Council Meeting Opens 1941
Clarke Township held its first meeting of the year on Monday January 13 1941 with all members present. The Reeve was named delegate to the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities and several resolutions were passed including appointing livestock valuer, tax and attendance officer duties, park board representation and opposition to Orono fire engine payments. By laws approved 1058 1059 1060 1061 with road funding set at 14000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Leskard
Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities
Toronto
Clarence J. Allin
C. F. Awde
T. A. Reid
W. P. Patton
Orono Park
John Lancaster
Reeve T. A. Reid
Municipal World
Clarke Township
Orono
Iouncil
Orono Police
J. Lyall ‘Lowery
Cecil Robinson
Board of Health
M. 4H. Staples
R. C. Rosborough
C. E. Wilson
B.O.H
S. R. Hart & Co
H.G. McDonald
E. J. Randall
Ros F
Joseph J. Mmellor
Orono ‘Coal and Lumber Co
C. J H. Froste
C. G. Armstrong
Dean’s Bakery
John Swain
Orono Weekly Times
W. EB. Davey
R. H. Wood
Hall
Letters on broom corn from Elgin Kent and Welland Counties
Three replies to E A Summers, agricultural representative for Durham, discuss broom corn trials in Elgin Kent and Welland counties. The letters warn against rushed contracts and urge thorough perusal of any agreement before signing. The discussion references past unsatisfactory results and a practice of moving from place to place by the same company.
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E. A. Summers
Durham County
Elgin
Kent
Welland
Elgin County
Durham County Apple Growers Convention Held At Port Hope
The 30th annual meeting of the Northumberland and Durham Apple Growers Association was held in Port Hope on Thursday January 9. Prof Thompson discussed codling moth and orchard pests urging thorough spraying for scab control and insects. The meeting noted a rise in apple maggot and discussed competition from Nova Scotia apples and market challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County
Apple Growers’ Convention
Port Hope
Northumberland and Durham
Thompson
Ontario
J. E. Howitt
O.A.C
Orono Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting
The Orono Chamber of Commerce met January 18 in the Orange Hall with 39 present. Officers elected include President O W Cooper and Vice President H Clark. Treasurer O W Rolph reported 130.64 balance. guest Towriss spoke on broom corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Chamber OF Commerce Meeting
Orono
O. W. Cooper
H. Clark
Sec
IR. E. Logan
Treas
O. W. Rolph
H. Bailey
C. McLaren
C. H. Froste
R. R. Waddell
W. E. Armstrong
W. J. Riddell
N. F. Porter
W A Meeting Of Park St United Church Women
The W A of Park Street United Church met on Tuesday January 14. Mrs M J Tamblyn presided as officers were installed for the year. Reports from secretary Mrs Logan and committees outlined the year’s work and membership canvassing plans. Three social evenings were scheduled with proceeds aiding the British War Victims Fund. Mrs Howard Walsh gave a humorous reading and Mrs Roland Smith a solo. Mizpah benediction closed the gathering.
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W.A
Park St. United Church
Littlewood
British War Victims Fund
Howard Walsh
Roland Smith
For Sale Sleighs Tudhope and An derson Platform and Box
For sale a complete set of sleighs Tudhope and Anderson in good as new condition with platform and box. Apply to Harold Hooey, phone 71 r 12, Orono.
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Tudhope
Anderson
Harold Hooey
Orono
Anple Trees and Markets Highlight Official Ties
Officials highlight two domestic markets linked to anple trees in a broader strategy. The report notes official involvement and market pathways, emphasizing regulatory ties and potential economic impact.
Rehabilitation Grants For Men Of Fighting Forces
Men of the Naval Army and Air Services who completed at least 188 days of active service since the war began are eligible for a rehabilitation grant roughly equal to one month's pay and dependents' allowance. Arrangements for payment are being completed to aid re absorption into civil occupations. grants may be paid to the Department of Pensions and National Health if the man is under institutional care. The grant excludes those who left service at their own request or for certain disciplinary reasons. Pay refers to base pay and dependents' allowances, not specialist or additional pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Army
Air Services
Department of Pensions and National
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce
Noreen Hawke Charming Bride
Pacific Coast
Ottawa Journal
Women’s Institute
Empire
England
The
Canadian Legion
Yours Sincerely
Clarke Council
St. Thomas, Ont
Dept. of Agric
Bowmanville, Ont
Our County
Nova Scotia
R. E. Robinson
Federal
British Columbia
Mr. Robinson
C. T. Miller
Towriss
W. A. Meeting
Health
Department For Administration
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