Orono Police Trustees Map 1959 Village Projects
The Orono Police Trustees met to plan year one projects with Rev Basil Long officiating. A Crone Oddfellows delegation sought turning the hall into a Community Centre with a 5000 grant and tax relief, while engineers prepare a water system and street work plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Police Trustees
Basil Long
Messrs
Wm. Ridder
Gordon Watson
Fred Graham
Crono Oddfellows
Riddell
Orono Rink Carnival Plans February 6 Fundraiser
Grono Amateur Athletic Association directors outline an Old Tyme Costume Carnival at the Orono rink for Friday February 6 with an Atom hockey game at 7:30 and skating events. Prizes funded by local merchants, speed relays and blindfold hat game amid 25 to 75 cent admissions. Proceeds aid rink completion and summer programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grono Amateur Athletic Association
Jim Gamisby
Orono
Hydro Rates Drop In Orono
Orono Hydro rates were reduced by about 9.8 percent after the Orono Hydro Electric Commission approved Ontario Hydro’s four‑rate plan. The change cuts commission revenue by about $2,000 based on 1958 figures and takes effect March 1. Domestic commercial and power rates are adjusted, with most consumers benefiting and a few in the high usage bracket seeing a small rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro
Orono
Orono Hydro Electric Commission
Orono Commission
Ontario Hydro
Counties Set Up Committees for Council
The United Counties Council in session approved new committees presented by chairman D. C. Johnson. The Finance Roads and Bridges Counties Property and Legislative and Bylaws panels were named with numerous members listed for each group. The meeting had no absentees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Counties Council
D. C. Johnson
Council
Firemen Meet in Orono Hall Discuss First Aid Talks
Thirty five members from multiple fire departments within the Durham-Northemberland Firefighters Association gathered at the Township Hall in Orono. District Fire Marshal Herb Mallory participated in discussions while Walter Kitt from the Ontario Department of Lands and Forests spoke on forest fire fighting and presented an instructional film. The group considered establishing a first aid course for firefighters and ended the evening with a light supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Rutherford
Ontario Department of Lands and Forests
Ir Orono
Durham-Northemberland Firefighters Association
Orono
Herb Mallory
Belleville
Walter Kitt
Rebekah Lodge Plans March Trip and Reports Members
The regular meeting on Tuesday January 27 with good attendance noted two officers absent. Vice grand Irene Heron reported on community ill and disclosed recovering sisters Barratt Vittle Wilson. Doris Loucks underwent surgery and wished a speedy recovery. A March 3 trip to Port Perry was arranged with a forty passenger bus. contact Sister Wilson Heron or Gamsby. A Postal Service film and Santa Claus Parade photos were shown. lunch was provided by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Heron
Sister Barratt
Vittle Wilson
Siser Doris Loucks
Port Perry
Bake Sale and Tea by Rangers Guides Brownies
On Saturday January 24 the Rangers Guides and Brownies held a bake sale and tea, earning 32.84 dollars. The event featured sandwiches cookies and tea with music throughout. Brownies made scrap books and supervised young children while thanks were extended to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangers
Guides
Brownies
Durham Central Fair plans and upgrades discussed at annual meeting
The Durham Central Agricultural Society met in Orono with about twenty members. Plans include September 11 and 12 fair dates, potential three rides, grants talks, and debate on dropping sheep and swine classes for a year. The group praised 1958 improvements and discussed entertainment and field crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Central Agricultural Society
Orono
C. Billings
J. C. Gamey
A. E. Morton
Mr. Gamey
Messrs
C. Tamblyn
J. Stone
Vestry Meeting At St Saviour s Anglican Church
The annual Vestry meeting chaired by Rev D R Dewdney at St Saviour's Parish Hall elected officers for the year. Reports from the church Warden Woman's Auxiliary and Sunday School funds were presented. The meeting adjourned after general business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Saviour’s Vestry Meeting
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
D. R. Dewdney
Robt. Morton
Peoples
Geo. Morton
Great Chapter
Mr. Fletcher
Synod
C. Stapleton
C. Grant
Wm. Tomlinson
Grant
Murray
Wm. Mitchell
G. Morton
Orono Hockey Night Draws Local Youth Action
Friday at the Orono Rink featured four games with nearly 100 fans as young players aged six to teens competed. The Atom game saw Millbrook Atoms win 8–0 over Orono, while the Pee Wees fell 4–2 to Millbrook with Murray St John opening the scoring for Orono. Bantams highlighted Cliff Long’s standout goaltending as the Orono team showcased strong defense and hustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grono
the Athletic Association
Atoms
Pee Wees
Bantamis
Little N.H.L
O-M.h.a
Orono
Millbrook Pee Wees
Murray St. John
Chas. Reid
Millbrook
David Green
Terry Graham
Dane Rogerson
Michael Fagan
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Orene Oddfellow’s
H. M. Mercer
R. C. Forrester
Department
Toronto
Bruce Mercer
MSA
Jide iCrone Olddifellows
Aidt
R. Forrester
Rutherford
Cob- Hill
Centre Street
Main Street
Mercer
Station
Dickson Streets
Millson Hill
Station St. East
H. H. Barlow
E. H.samuel
The
Orono Heather Rebekah’s
Rink
W. W. Watt
F. E. Goodrich
F. McMillan
P. Anson
B. Ashton
A. Bradburn
J. T. Walkey
D. R. Dingwall
G. Rickard
E. Cochrane
G. Stapleton
L.mcgill
G. Dean
G. H. Ross
H. R. Nelson
A. I. Linn
W. D. Higgon
G. H. Free
T. Jones
R. Budge
F. W. Harding
R. R. Burnham
G. F. Harrington
D. J. Cunningham
R. Carlaw
Bradburn
J. T. Brown
R. W. Nichols
HE. Roddy
H. V. Wilson
E. Argue
G. Nichols
E. R. Nelson
J. Brough
C. Johnston
M. Wladyka
F. Denyes
L. Hooton
W. J. T. Hicks
C. Rowe
R. Carlan
A. Gibson
H. Bradburn
A. OE. Walkey
G. Philip
BE. Roddy
W. Jibb
L. McGill
C. Rows
Johnston
F. W.W. Harding
Orono Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Brother Watson
A. Blanchard
Durham Central Fair
Darlington Council
Reid Brothers
Agricultural Society
E. H. Samuel
Bantams
Orono Bantams
Cliff Long
Clif
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