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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
1
Orono Park Board met January 17 at Kumribe Apartments with ten in attendance. They discussed spring improvements including top soil spread, the booth rent, and increased ground maintenance requiring two men daily to reach a high standard.
The Orono Public Library Board met January 27 with eight members present. Officers for 1949 were elected, including Chairman KE Hamm and Secretary Logan. W S Cobble dick remains treasurer. The board voted to rejoin the Reading Club and set membership fees at 25c for under fifteens and 1.00 for adults.
Winston Kenneth Goheen a 19 year old Peterboro Normal School student from Newcastle was found dead at the YMCA pool in Peterboro on January 14. Officials said it may be drowning or a heart issue with autopsy and inquest planned. Witnesses Ralph Goodfellow and Jack Wakeford found the body and resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. Signed pool rules warn against swimming alone and Goheen had been staying with Mrs. Thompson during school days. A mineral service was held at Newcastle United Church on January 17 with burial at Port Hope Cemetery and Bethel Grove Cemetery later.
The Durham County Federation of Agriculture group met January 13 at Mr and Mrs Ernest Larmer home near Blackstock to set up a new Co operatives Fidelity and Guarantee Association. Thirteen shareholders in Durham County hold 1400 capital with several policies already written. premiums aim to stay competitive with existing firms and possibly grant future reductions as patronage grows. A meeting of Hog Producers is planned for February in Orono to review experiments and appoint a new committee while Cream Producers will be invited later. The Quintee Seed Fair boards received a grant toward prizes. A bountiful lunch concluded the gathering.
The Lot Owners of the Orono Cemetery Company held their annual meeting January 17 in the Town Hall basement with small attendance. President H J Louch opened, reading minutes. The financial report showed a healthy condition with balance on hand of 21,723.34 and receipts 799.50. W Add Waddell commended acting secretary C T Miller for collecting back accounts and preparing books. The old board, including W Cobbledick, was re-elected with C E Armstrong, and plans were announced to mark seven or eight new lots each fall.
A. J. Runnalls, reeve of Hope Township, wins the United Counties warden post 23 to 20 over E R Woodyard of Clarke Township. The 7 year old farmer has 14 years on Hope council, previously reeve and deputy, and the vote was on the opening night after a brief divine service.
At Orono Town Hall on January 15 shareholders discussed service needs and proposed rate increases. President Anson Gilroy and treasurer CO Miller led a lengthy session approving minutes and a $5 2059 balance with a profit for the year. A plan to add two daytime operators would cost about 1000 and require higher renters and shareholders rates. Proposed increases target domestic share holders two dollars, renters three dollars, business lines higher, private line ten dollars, party line five dollars, all awaiting Municipal Board approval. Directors re-elected: Gilroy, Billings, Milber, Lowery, Morne.
On Friday evening January 28 Orono district residents are invited to a musical event by the Runnymede Chorus of Toronto under the Woman's Association. Proceeds go to the church Building Fund and the choir will charter a bus and provide entertainment at their own expense. The program features choral and special numbers with the new Hammond Organ prominently. Plan to attend.
Officers of last year were reelected with President H J Louch and Vice President B J Hamm. Secretary J C Gamiey, Directors include R B Waddell J D Brown Orley Chapman Anson Gilroy E J Hamm J E Armstrong and W B Cobbledick.
The Canadian Bank of Commerce branch in Orono was entered by thieves who cut alarm wires and used an acetylene torch to reach the vault. They fled after removing cars, leaving a torch and caps behind, and sped away in a Stainton-identified Buick. Constable Pollard and bank manager Mr Blue arrived within minutes, with police tracing the car to Oshawa as investigators seek the gang. The incident marks a second bank break in Orono in three years.
The Durham Unit of the Bay of Quinte Cattle Breeding Association held its annual meeting in Orene Town Hall on Tuesday January 18. President Ross Stevens discussed progress, the Belleville headquarters purchase for 10000 and ongoing insemination work amid material shortages. Dr Keith Mitchell outlined services and challenges, noting bulls as a major variable and forecasting a bright future for the association. Summers presided over officer re elections with Stevens and Wes Werry re elected as president and vice president.
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