Trade and barter tale of Al Hall and runts for goats
A local barter story follows Al Hall who returns to trading be it lumber pills or pigs. He negotiates a deal trading two runts of pigs for a nanny goat and $10 then barters again for a three month old calf and the horned nanny goat. The piece hints the Gypsy style trader Gipsy Hall will roam the countryside this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Laing
Bill Armstrong
C. B. Tyrrell
John Armstrong
al. Hall
Dicker
al Dicker
Algreed
Manny
Gipsy Hall
Orono Degree Team Edges Oshawa In Lodge Competition
On Wednesday evening January 19 Orono Lodge No 436 hosted Phoenix Lodge Oshawa in a degree competition. The initiatory degree was performed with high skill and judges found little to fault. Phoenix Lodge won 88 to 84 after tallying points. A large crowd attended the event with a buffet lunch and fellowship in Oddfellowship. Grono Lodge invited Phoenix Lodge to compete again in another degree at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Lodge No
Loof
Pheonix Lodge
Oshawa
Grono Lodge
Evening Auxiliary Installs 1949 Officers
The Evening Auxiliary held its first meeting of the year in Park Street School room on January 20 with the executive in charge. Mrs J Tamiblum led hymns, Mrs Eustace installed the 1949 officers, and Wirs.F. Lyceth read the annual financial statement.
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Park Street
Carson
W. C. T. U. Holds First Meeting of New Year
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union opened the year with a session led by President Mrs Walsh on January 1. Devotions by Mrs Delve centered on Christian home training and rest, with discussion on the Lord's Day Act and Sunday recreation. The meeting closed with the Mispah Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Walsh
Autunn
Canada
YPU Meeting Hosts New Leaders and Plans
The YPU group met in the Sunday School room on January 23 with Neal Cassidy elected president and Ross Taylor as fellowship convener. They planned a skating party for good ice and a drama festival play in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orone YV. FP. U
Neal Cassidy
Ross Taylor
Horticultural Society Holds Annual Meeting in Orono
Members of the Orono Horticultural Society met in the Anglican Sunday School room for their annual gathering. Officers for 1949 were elected with F Hall as President and J D Brown as former chair. delegates named for the Annual Convention in Toronto March 3 and 4.
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Orono Horticultural Society
Anglican Sunday School
W. WI. Davey
Atv
J. D. Brown
E. J. Hamm
F. Hall
King Haliward Hotel
Toronto
R. Forrester
H. J. Hamm
Entertainment At Drone Town Hall Skating Club Fundraiser
Saturday evening's concert at Drone Town Hall supported the rink renovation fund. The program featured a Technicolor local film showing Orono residents and farms, piano duets by Mrs. J Blue and Mrs. Everett Brown, and Jack Wilson's two vocal solos eliciting laughter. Mrs. Armstrong thanked attendees and noted delayed outfits for the fashion parade. Dominion election rumors were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drone Town Hall
Wm. Armstrong
Try
J. Blue
Everett Brown
Jack Wilson
Congregational Meeting and Community Notices
Kendal Jr and Mrs James Swarbrick family stay with Mr and Mrs Swarbrick in Lancashire England. The annual Congregational Meeting discussed adding ladies to the Church Board and appointing Mrs Luxeon and Mrs Stoker. Mrs Milton Robinson to serve on the Parapage Committee. Mrs Jas Swarbrick to act as organist. Mr and Mrs Blake Alexander named caretakers. Congratulations extended to workers and W Aven after church and Sunday School perf ormances. Farm Forum met at Mrs Mabuxon’s home. continuation on page four.
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Moe
M. Luxeon
F. Stoker
Milton Robinson
G. W. Cooper
Wm. Jackson
Jas. Swarbrick
Blake Alexander
W. A
Varicna Soutces
Farm Forum
M.ibuxon
Len Oughtred
Donna
Edgar Barrowchough
George Best
Newcastle
O. Walls
Winons Snell
Port Hope
Simo Barrowclough
Bob. Hill
Leuver
Vestry Meeting At St Saviours Orono On January 18
Inclement weather did not deter a smooth attendance at St Saviour's Vestry meeting in the Parish Hall Orono on Tuesday January 18 Rev D R Dewdney presided and spoke on parish growth and opportunities The minutes were read by Ronald Hall and reports on Sunday School Junior W A Altar Guild and finances were presented by listed officers A choice lunch followed the meeting with thanks extended to church officials and choir for loyalty and welcome.
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St. Saviour’s
W. Ic
Mitchell
F. J. Hall
W. A
H. Murray
Hinton
Geo. ‘Merton
G. Butters
J. J. Morris
L. Bourne
J. Armour
iMo
J. Hal
Messrs
Ronald Hall
L.bourne
Durham Holstein Named All-Canadian and Ottawa-area events
The Durham Holstein entry Futurity named All-Canadian Bull Calf for 1948 after strong showings at Peteboro and the Royal Winter Fair. Breeders from Central Ontario and Port Hope share honors as Holstein exhibitors. A note highlights community events and local visits amid reports of accidents and gatherings.
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Lenafton Futhurity
Centtral Durham Bull Club
Orono
J.J. H. McCaigue
Arliston
Petearboro
sMontine Ray Apple
Little Rock Pabst -Colantha
Dominion
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Orono Juniors
Orono Arena
Orono Degree
YPU
Horticultural Society
Durham Central Agricultural Society
Province of
Ontario
Ontario Livestock Branch
Ontario B. and
W. Breeders’ Association
Rene Eels
Durham County B. and
W. Association
Province of Ontario
Dominion of Canada
United Counties of
N. and
Township
Clarke
Senns
Teesascene
Enaerse
Sass
Peer sbEses Asteeeees Bey
Needlecraft UK Onsen Nee Btar
Fine Arts
Tapers Neste Eeobeeenuse
Eamseranne
Women
Pice Restance
Ene Eens Sen Ese
Aceenge Pesae Estaeamserene
Newnes
Ontario Association
Eormedewet
Mbs
ATP Wbs
Esse
Aracyses
Sadece Hydro
Runnymede Choir
Woman’s Association of
Park St. Church
Spirit Immortal
Attila
Giuseppe Verdi
Gladys i Morton
Iby Dudley Buck
William Bush
Neidlinger
MacFarlane
Mair
Handel
Ziton’s Children
Jean Brown
Malotte
James Crockatt
Sullivan
Love Divine
Prichard-Jones
Clair de Dune
George Bishop
Debussy
Watchman
Wm. Bush
J. Crockatt
Sargeant
Seraphie
Gladys Morton
Rubenstein
Halleujah
Mac.Bac
Kendal
Durham Holstein
Wesleyville
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