Redmen Triumph Over Orphans 7 to 4 in Port Hope
Port Hope Redmen defeated the Orono Orphans 7 to 4 last Friday night. Key scorers included Bob Olden and Jimmy Freeman in the first period, with McKeen and Dean West among the others contributing later. Penalties affected play as both teams traded goals and momentum.
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Port Hope
Orono
Redmen
Bob Olden
Jimmy Freeman
Fennell
Deng
Raye West
Mercer
Gearing
Orono Nets
Freeman
McKeen
West Brothers
Dean
Junior
Raye
Don Mercer
Turner
Freddie Mortimer
Brown
Crono
Dean West
Robbie Robinson
Brother Dean
Driving licences reinstated for fund debtors in instalment plans
Hon James N Allan announces new Highway Traffic Act regulations allowing driving privileges to be reinstated for Unsatisfied Judgment Fund debtors who repay in instalments. Minimum payments set at 25 dollars monthly or 10 percent of income, whichever greater. committee to review applications. If instalments fail, licence can be suspended.
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James N. Allan
Allan
Durham Federation Aids Co-operators Insurance Promotion
The Durham Federation voted to turn over 150 dollars from the Ontario Federation for promotion work on behalf of the Co-operators Insurance Association to the Durham County Insurance Committee. The committee will be informed it may draw more funds if needed. Members named include Earl Cartwright Alan Beer Bev Gray Sam Black and others with ex officio member Sam Black. A first quarterly membership payment of 313.91 dollars to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture was approved.
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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
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
Thought For The Week Pine Is Evergreen Winter Test
A Thought For The Week framing notes that life tests reveal character and that winter proves the pine remains evergreen, emphasizing resilience and steadfastness through hardship.
Library Board Returns Officers For 1956 Term
The Annual Meeting of the Library Board held January 16 notes eight attending and approves 1955 minutes. The treasurer reports a December 31 1955 balance of 508.46 dollars. The 1955 slate is returned and plans include repairing damaged books and improving the Juvenile section. A later meeting will order new books and members may suggest titles to listed officers.
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Cobbledick
Ball Couple’s Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mr and Mrs Edwin Ball hosted a gathering at their Bowmanville home to mark the couple’s fortieth wedding anniversary. About 40 relatives attended on December 22, enjoying a social evening with games, music, and presents including a purse of money and gifts for the honored pair.
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Edwin Bal
R.R
Bowmanville
Leskard
4-H Homemaking Club Holds Third Meeting
The 4-H Homemaking Club met after school on December 6 at Sixth Line School with all members present. Miss Lampman led discussion on milk and home dairies. Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Stapleton hosted a supper. minutes were approved and roll call taken.
Orono Athletic Association Extends Cash Bingo Fundraiser
The Orono Amateur Athletic Association agrees to continue Cash Bingos to fund the winter program. The first bingo is January 26 at Oddfellow's Hall with more Tuesdays, February 7, and a Jackpot night. Possible Orono Band appearance at the rink and an exhibition by the Orono Orphans are discussed. A new PA system and rink safety upgrades are noted, with ice time rental available Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Oddfellow
Orono
A. A. Russell
Port Perry
Russell
Orono Athletic Association
Orono Figure Skating Club
James Middleton
Orono Chamber of Commerce Revived Forms Plans
Six directors of the Orono Chamber of Commerce met to discuss reorganization and an upcoming annual meeting aimed for February. Members must renew 1956 dues of one dollar to vote on officers and hold office. Membership tickets are on sale 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 Cleanup Of Old Grounds
At the Orono Town Hall the annual meeting of lot holders discussed cleaning up the old cemetery on Mill Street. Trustees considered cooperation with the township council, increased lot prices, and a chapel usage fee as maintenance costs rise. The 1955 board was reappointed after nominations.
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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 will hold its annual commencement exercises on Wednesday evening March 7 in Townsville Hall. The program includes diplomas and awards plus an interesting program. Guest speaker will be Mr. Charles W. Booth, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education for Ontario.
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Orono
Charles W. Booth
Rabies Report In Orono Area Declared False
A Toronto paper misreported a rabies case in the Village of Orono. Dr. R J Taggart says no local rabies case exists. Nearby established cases include a fox in Lindsay, a fox in Omemee, and a Madoc cat. Vaccination urged for dogs, especially hunting dogs, as disease moves southward.
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Toronto
Orene
R. J. Taggart
Orono
Lindsay
Omemee
Madoc
Taggart
Alberta
Ontario to Extend Highway 401 to Brockville Area
Ontario Highway Minister James N. Allan announced work will extend Highway 401 from Newcastle east through Port Hope and north of Brockville. Sections around Trenton Belleville Kingston and Brockville are under by passes and a 17 mile stretch between Iroquois and Cornwall is prioritized for St Lawrence Seaway links. He noted 1954 plans boost maintenance and bridge upgrades with 45 million dollars yearly to about 1 400 local authorities.
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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 grand jury at the Supreme Court Cobourg praised Mrs. Hall matron of Hillcrest Lodge for managing 158 children under the Children's Aid Society. It urged improvements including outdoor play equipment, fencing, decorating, and suggested a washing machine for the county jail. Justice M. King noted adequacy at the House of Refuge and urged donations of books.
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E. Hall
Children’s Aid
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
Library Board
Lycett
Billings
E. Hamm
Rickaby
Porter
Morgan
D. Hamm
J. Lycett
Mrs Edwin Ball
4-H
Liz Reid
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Orono Cemetry Board
J. C. Gamey
Stan Chapman
W. J. Lycett
George Morton
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