Park Street United Church Faces finish fund drive
The Park Street United Church annual meeting in the Sunday School room reviewed this year’s activities and reported strong progress across divisions. The building fund shows $11 217.71 raised with $10 804.76 spent, leaving $412.95 and an estimated $1 667.66 more to finish the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Street United Church
Ed. Millson
C. F. Dimean
W. Rolph
W. J. Riddell
Camvassers
Ervan Rainey
Jandrew Elected Warden For United Counties
The United Counties of Northumberland and Durham opened their January session on January 17 and elected the warden for 1950. Reeve Bruce Jamdrew of Murray Township won over Reeve O. J. Robins of Alnwick, securing the wardenship for the twin counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Jandrew
United Counties
Northumberland
Durham
Northumberland County
Bruce Jandrew
Murray Township
O. J. Robins
Alnwick
Bruce Jamdrew
Foolish Theft Nets Pair Two Years
Campbellford men William Grieves and Edward Hicks were sentenced in Cobourg police court to one year definite and one month indeterminate reformatory terms. They robbed Wesley Anderson at a Campbellford service station on December 27 with a nickel plated revolver, taking the car and $25 after forcing two gallons of gas. Both were masked. a witness identified them and police caught them within five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellford
W. N. McKeown
Cobourg
Harry Deyman
William Grieves
Edward Hicks
Weseley Anderson
Anderson
Unseasonal Winds Batter Brovinice Area
High winds of seventy miles per hour lashed Brovinice on Saturday causing widespread disturbance. Orono suffered minor tree damage while fifth line residents faced roof and barn loss. Barns north of Newcastle and Hancock homestead barns sustained substantial damage. Hydro power briefly disrupted for about three hours on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
CNR
Newcastle
Geo. Walton
Mgr
Edgarton Hancock
Harvey Morgan
W. M. S. Meeting Notes and Local Contacts
Newtonville records show a Thursday W. M. S. meeting in the parsonage led by vice president Mrs Geo Stapleton. Reports and an encouraging treasurer update are noted plus discussion of an Evening Auxiliary and Mission Band reorganizing. A social hour followed with several local visits and hospital news.
Presentation Honors Mr and Mrs Garland Cathcart
Friends and neighbors gathered in the Sunday School room on January 12 to present gifts to Mr and Mrs Garland Cathcart following their wedding. The event featured singing, a monologue, a duet, and tales by Rev Bunt, with thanks given by Annie Cathcart and a silver gift presented by Mrs Luxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Cathcart
Annie Thompson
H. A. Bunt
Milton Robinson
Dad
F. Stoker
Ross Killiott
Downie Mercer
Donnie
Fair Maid
Mr. Bunt
Aihoneymoon
Annie
Miss How
Liza
George
Wesleyville Community Notes From Farm Forum To Congregational Meeting
Don Corby of Toronto visited Wesleyville over the weekend. The Farm Forum gathered at Mr and Mrs George Tufford’s home with strong turnout. Family and friends from Port Hope visited various local households on Sunday. Murray Payne attended the Junior Farmers Convention in Toronto Tuesday. Sunday School drew thirty two. Dr Oke spoke at afternoon church. Young People’s Union met Wednesday with Allan Holdaway in charge. Women’s Association, led by Mrs H Brooking, planned year projects at Mrs Wm O’Neill’s home. Annual congregational meeting elected officers for the year including Supt Wilfred Bee and secretary Harold Best. teachers and class leaders listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park St. United Church
Mionday
A. H. Eustace
Leroy Hamilton
Eustace
Drummond
W.M.S
A. EH. Eushace
Young People’s Union
The
Temperance Union
S. Berry
Upper Canada Bible Society
W. A
George Tufford
Bob Fills
Laurel
Port Hope
A. Frowd
Harold Best
Allan Holdaway
Elmer Snell
Frank Snell
Percy Snell
Woman's Association
Wm. O'Neill
Muriel Mason
Ruth Payne
Berniece Best
Arnold Thorndyke
Arnold Austin
Margaret Binsted
C. Payne
Clarence Nicholls
Carroll Nicholls
Edgar Barrowclough
Farmers Problems Discussed At Durham Federation Meeting
The Durham Federation of Agriculture held a January 5 meeting at the home of president M. H. Staples. Delegates discussed subsidies and price controls, wartime price freezes, and the shift to farmer initiative amid Britain contract readjustments. John M. James spoke on subsidy proposals and Ottawa talks, noting temporary supports may continue for some products while egg and poultry policies remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Federation of Agriculture
M. H. Staples
Staples
United Stattes
Britain
Mr. Staples
Walter Thompson
M.P
Ontario County
Ottawa
Thompson
Ontario
Gardiner
James
Canada
Revered Arthur Chott Begins Millbrook Parish Pastorship
On Sunday January 8 Rev. Arthur Chott former Port Whitby rector began his pastorate at Millbrook Ida and Bailieboro as the new clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chott
Port Whitby
Millbrook
Ida
Bailieboro
Apple Growers Face Two Million Surplus Challenge
The Northumberland and Durham Apple Growers Association met in Cobourg on January 10 with many attending. Experts noted improved production and marketing but dwindling export markets and potential elimination of many varieties due to limited future government aid. R P Longley cited widespread tree removal in the Annapolis Valley and warned that Canada’s growing apple potential exceeds domestic demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland and Durham
Canada
Nova Scotia
Ontario
B.C
United States
Dominion
Ontario Association
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Ion
Kirby
Leskard
Carl Billings
Newtonville
Geo. Stapleton
Sid, Lancaster
Mission Band
Geo. ‘Smith
Samuel Smith
Catharine Riches
Sid Lancaster
Ethan Jones
Port Hope Hospital
John van Allen
Wilcox-McCrimmon
Oshawa
van Allen
Wm. Weeks
Marilyn
Toronto
Cleland Lane
Wm. Lane
Bruce Leuty
John Wade
Wesleyville
Don Corby
Mrs. Arnold Thorndyke
Carol
Sharon
Linda
Mrs. C. Payne
Murray Payne
Junoir Farmers
Church
Dr. Oke i
Raio
Longley
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