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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1968
Page
6
A brief column notes illness curtails reading, favors light paperback titles, and lists new books across adult fiction nonfiction and juvenile shelves. It mentions Pine Ridge Festival of the Arts planning, local council meetings, and stage expansion at Newcastle Community Hall, honoring Vincent Massey’s legacy and community donations.
The Port Hope board advanced its leadership with Howard Crowell named assistant administrator at 8000 a year while still in the Canadian Army. The group approved a 2,300,000 borrowing bylaw to cover expenditures until 1968 revenues arrive. Walter Ledbury welcomed as Port Hope appointee and Robert Tanaka approved as a member. Accounts totaling 249,436,300 were approved.
Festival planners expand to include Art Exhibitions featuring paintings by Arthur Drummond Crono, a former Newcastle resident, and a work by David L Bennett, sister and brother ties noted with Joan Bennett and Paul Bennett directing the Art Institute of Ontario. Local artists and regional works will be shown as organizers seek professional actors and stage managers for a Provincial Youth Theatre in Canada. Auditions will invite Newcastle residents and nearby districts for supervised accommodation.
U C W Unit 1 held its first monthly meeting of the year at Ethel Lycett’s home with ten members and two guests. Audrey Walker and Gwen Power led, devotion by Mrs. Ruby Porter, reports by Merle Gilbart and Hisse Fisk, decoration notes by Stella Carson, hospitality by Mrs. Fairbrother, and a Get Well card for Aileen Bairstow. Kathleen Chapman presented a cup to Elsie Fisk for two years as Group Leader. guest speaker session followed.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Cotter of Peterborough and Mr and Mrs Jim Rickaby of Toronto were dinner guests with Mr and Mrs C W Billings on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Alex Drummond of Toronto visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs A A Drummond.
Dr. Paul Rutherford and family now reside in Listowel where he practices with three other doctors including surgeon Dr. George Yang and clinicians Drs. Earl Connors and John Lang. He enjoys treating children and obstetrical work and says Canada’s education funding earned his loyalty over U.S. prospects. The Rutherford family moved to Listowel in mid 1967 and like the community.
Orono Atom hockey lost 5-1 to Bowmanville with David Armstrong scoring Orono’s lone goal. Pee Wees fell 5-0 to Oshawa. Bantams were shut out 2-0. Midgets beat Port Hope 5-2 as Steven West had three goals with Barry Hazelden and Doug Stapleton scoring. In Port Hope, West added two goals in a 3-0 win. Gary Black suffered a broken nose and Barry Hazelden a cut. eight penalties were handed out. Juveniles won 5-4 against Bowmanville as Ricky Neal John Slater and Doug Taylor scored and West added two.
Rev Basil Long delivered a church mission message and a discussion followed with participation by members. A lively game occurred and a lunch was served. Erie Fisk thanked the committee for its fine programme and hospitality.
Kendal Church and Sunday School met last Sunday while Kendal School closed Monday due to ice. Former Kendal resident Mrs. Dave Vannatto, born Elizabeth Moore of Victoria Harbour, died in Bowmanville Hospital Saturday. Funeral January 16 at Lang Memorial Chapel Orono. Family includes Andrew Eva Bill Ethel Shirley and Cecil. Kendal U C W met January 3 at Mrs. H Foster’s. topic Personal Assessment. A February meeting will feature talent money and a sacred hymns record purchase to honor Mrs. C Thompson’s 94th birthday. The piece continues with reflections on Christian unity and cooperation for peace.
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