Redmen Rally To Beat Orphans 7 to 4 In Port Hope
Port Hope Redmen defeated the Orono Orphans 7 to 4 after building a 5 goal lead. Bob Olden and Jimmy Freeman opened the scoring early, with Freeman scoring again in the third period. Dean West and Robbie Robinson contributed later goals as injuries and penalties paced the rough matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmen
Bob Olden
Jimmy Freeman
Port Hope
Fennell
Deng
Raye West
Mercer
Orono
Gearing
Orono Nets
Freeman
McKeen
West Brothers
Dean
Junior
Raye
Don Mercer
Turner
Freddie Mortimer
Brown
Crono
Dean West
Robbie Robinson
Driving licences reinstated for fund debtors under new regs
Hon. James N. Allan announces that driving privileges may be reinstated for Unsatisfied Judgment Fund debtors who arrange satisfactory instalment payments. Applies to debts over $500 with minimum monthly payments of $25 or 10 percent of income. A committee will review applications. failure to pay may revoke the licence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Allan
Allan
Durham Federation Allocates $150 To Insurance Promotion
The Durham Federation of Agriculture voted to transfer 150 from Ontario Federation funds earmarked for promotion work on behalf of the Co operators Insurance Association to the Durham County Insurance Committee. The committee may draw more funds if needed and prepares an active director list for the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Federation of Agriculture
Ontario Federation
Co-operators Insurance Association
Durham County Insurance Committee
Clarence Allin
Durham
C.la
Durham County
Ontario
C.I.A
Earl
Darvell
Cartwright
Alan Beer
Manvers
Bev Gray
Hope
Russell Harle
Cavan
Sam Black
Ed Millson
Bob Hendry
Ralph Larmer
Bruce Taylor
Thought For The Week On Tests Revealing Character
A reflective column explores how life's great trials show true character. It uses winter as a metaphor, noting the pine remains an evergreen despite harsh seasons to illustrate enduring resilience.
Library Board Returns Officers For 1956 Term
The Library Board met January 16 with eight present to approve the 1955 minutes and return the 1955 slate of officers. The treasurer reported a year end balance of 508.46 in the bank. They will repair damaged books, improve the Juvenile section, and plan a meeting to order new books. Members may suggest titles and authors to listed officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobbledick
Ball Couple Celebrates Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edwin Ball marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a party at their Bowmanville home R R 4 formerly of Leskard. About 40 relatives joined in an evening of social games and music with a purse of money and gifts presented to the couple.
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Mrs Edwin Ball
Edwin Bal
R.R
Bowmanville
Leskard
4 H Homemaking Club Active With Meetings
The 4 H Homemaking Club held its third meeting after school on December 6 at Sixth Line School. Members enjoyed supper, heard talks on milk in the family menu, and received roll call and assignments. A fourth meeting was set for January 9 at Mrs. Reid's home with plans for milk dessert and book cover samples.
Orono Athletic Association Plans Cash Bingo Series
The Orono Amateur Athletic Association conference approved continuing cash bingos as a fundraiser with the first bingo scheduled for Thursday January 26 at Oddfellows Hall Orono. A series will follow every other Tuesday starting February 7 including a jackpot. The group eyed a potential Orono Band skating rink appearance and an Orono Orphans exhibition game to boost attendance. New rink safety features and a jointly funded public address system were noted, with ice time available Wednesday and Friday evenings for rent through James Middleton.
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Oddfellow
Orono
A. A. Russell
Russell
Orono Athletic Association
Orono Figure Skating Club
James Middleton
Orono Chamber of Commerce Reorganization Underway
Six directors met in the Municipal Building to revive the Orono Chamber of Commerce and plan an annual meeting possibly in two weeks. Members must renew 1956 dues of one dollar to vote and hold office, with new members sought and tickets on sale in the Village from local officers.
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Orono Chamber of Commerce
Gale
Messrs
R. R. Waddell
J. E. Armstrong
C. T. Miller
W. H. Carman
B. Rutherford
C. Forrester
Orono Cemetery Board Eyes Clean Up Of Old Ground
At the Orono Town Hall the annual meeting of lot holders discussed cleaning the old cemetery on Mill Street. The board proposed cooperation with the township council, raised lot prices to 120 dollars for the old section and 180 dollars for the new, and set a 5 dollar chapel-use fee. The 1955 board was reappointed for 1956.
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Orono Cemetery
Orono
J. E. Armstrong
C. W. Billings
Orone Horticultural Society
Messrs
M. C. Hall
E. J. Hamm
Mill St
C. Chapman
Prominent Speaker to Address Orono Commencement
Orono High School plans its annual Commencement on Wednesday evening March 7 in Townsville Hall. The program includes diploma presentations and awards with an engaging lineup. Guest speaker is Mr Charles W Booth Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education for Ontario.
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Orono
Charles W. Booth
Ontario
Rabies Rumor Cleared In Orene Area
A Toronto report claimed a rabies case in Orene but local doctors deny any known case. Dr. R J Taggart notes closest confirmed cases are a fox in Lindsay a fox in Omemee and a cat in Madoc with spread traced to northern Alberta. Authorities advise dog owners to vaccinate, especially hunting dogs.
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Toronto
Orene
R. J. Taggart
Orono
Lindsay
Omemee
Madoc
Taggart
Alberta
Highway 401 Extension Pressed From Toronto To Brockville
Ontario Highway Minister James N Allan announced plans to extend Highway 401 from Newcastle eastward through Port Hope to Brockville with bypass work near Trenton Belleville Kingston and Brockville. A 17 mile section between Iroquois and Cornwall is prioritized for St Lawrence Seaway development.
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Toronto
Newcastle
Port Hope
Trenton
Belleville
Kingston
Brockville
James N. Allan
Ontario
Iroquois
Cornwall
St. Lawrence Seaway
Allan
Galt-Preston
Mrs E Hall Commended For Work At Children's Aid
The Hon. Justice M King urged a possible pay rise for grand jury service at the Cobourg Supreme Court hearing. The grand jury praised matron Mrs Hall for her leadership at Hillcrest Lodge and recommended improvements such as fire drills, outdoor equipment, fencing, and some decorating. It notes 158 children under the Children s Aid Society and 81 inmates at the House of Refuge with no waiting list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. King
Supreme Court
Cobourg
Hillcrest Lodge
Grand Jury
Hall
Children’s Aid Society
United Counties
House of Refuge
Mgr
Justice King
Allan Curtis
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Orphans
Brother Dean
Port Perry
Durham Federation
Jack Arnott
Kirby
Bethany
Manvers Township
Millbrook
Hope Township
Robert Moffat
Moffat
Durham Medical Services
Allin
Mel Staples
Dick Bowles
Ontario Federation For Incorporation
Garnet Rickard
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Library Board
Lycett
Billings
E. Hamm
Rickaby
Porter
Morgan
D. Hamm
J. Lycett
4-H
Liz Reid
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Orono Cemetry Board
J. C. Gamey
Stan Chapman
W. J. Lycett
George Morton
E. Hall
Children’s Aid
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