Bowmanville Men and Newcastle Girls Win Softball Tournament
On July 3 at Orono Memorial Park the Bowmanville men and Newcastle girls captured top prizes in a local softball tournament organized by the Orono Chamber of Commerce. Bowmanville beat Orono 11 to 9 in a close opener, Providence defeated Newtonville 12 to 4, Bowmanville then won 9 to 5 over Providence, and Newcastle crushed Orono 23 to 2 in the girls’ final. The event closed with a dance and net proceeds about 160 dollars to the Park Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowmanville
Newcastle
Orono Memorial Community Park
Orono
Colwell
Morton
Crono
Joyce Lowery
Joyce
D. Enwright
Orono Girls
Russ Creighton
Park Board
Examination Results List of Students and Teachers
A long list of student names including Kathleen Gamsby and Beverley Payne along with teachers Miss Harnden and Miss Ruth Goode. The page records examination results and associated personnel across multiple classes and years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Gamsby
Reid Harness
Reta McKenna
Jack Mercer
Connie Mitchell
Brian O’boyle
Beverley Payne
Gerald Rainey
Jean Rainey
Barbara Rolph
Marguerite Rutherford
Howard Wood
Bellamys Visit After 33 Years In Birch Hill Sask
Mr and Mrs William Bellamy of Birch Hill Sask visit old friends Mr and Mrs Frank Hall. They had been away since winter 1910-11, returning to see changes in Orono and its tree lined streets. Mrs Bellamy formerly Eva Simpson of Clarke and lived near A E Morton’s former home. Mr Bellamy lived on the 5th Concession on the farm now Brooks Cowan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bellamy
Birch Hill
Sask
Frank Hall
Bellamy
Eva Simpson
Clarke
A.E Morton
Brooks Cowan
Ontario Increases Grants For Indigent Care In Provinces
Minister of Health Dr. R P Vivian announces higher provincial grants for indigent care. In Northern Ontario unorganized areas the per diem rises from 2.35 to 2.75 dollars. In organized municipalities the grant goes from 66 to 75 cents if the municipality upps its own rate to two dollars per day. The hospital committee found ward care averages 3.82 per day, underscoring the need for continued voluntary hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Vivian
Ontario
Vivian
Dr. Vivian
Clarke Names in Order of Merit at Leskard School
Morley Tennant Keith Fee Jim Pollard promoted to Grade 8. David Fee promoted to Grade 7. Bob Lisk Lionel Tennant promoted to Grade 4. Audrey Martin and Joan Tennant promoted to Grade 3 with honours. June Tennant promoted to Grade 1. Roll shows ll average attendance 9.95. V Moffat teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. No
Clarke
Morley Tennant
Keith Fee
Jimmie Pollard
David Fee
Bob Lisk
Lionel Tennant
Audrey Martin
Joan Tennant
Mrs Phasey Wins $102 On Treasure Trail
Mrs Phasey answered the Treasure Trail question and won $102 after guessing Lake Nipigon as the largest lake entirely in Ontario. She had stayed home to care for children, missed plans, and credited sending Wrigley wrappers recently for the lucky win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Luck
Ontario
Mary
Orono Residents Attend Rotary Fair at Bowmanville
Many residents of Orono attended the Rotary Fair held in Bowmanville, supporting community events and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Bowmanville
Orono and Brooklin Tie At Presbytery Meet
Orono and Brooklin shared the Oshawa Presbytery Sports Shield after a June 28 gathering at Greenwood Park. Fifty five people enjoyed supper then sports run by Glenna Wilson, with a scavenger hunt, swimming, campfire, song and worship led by Helen Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Park
Oshawa Presbytery
Glenna ‘Wilson
Orono
Brooklin
Helen Jackson
Our Christian Fellowship
W F Rickard to Broadcast on CFRB Tonight
W Fr Rickard M P will broadcast over CFRB at 10 30 p m on Saturday July 8 inviting all to listen as he speaks on current problems. The radio event is scheduled for July 8 at 10 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Rickard
CFRB
W. Fr. Rickard
Mr. Rickard
Powers Family Week End Visit and Local News
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Powers and son of Toronto visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Powers. Bruce Chapman arrived overseas safely, and F. F. Morris & Co. won a car at the Rotary Fair Carnival draw while Donald Myles won the doll prize with money pinned to the dress. Herb Murray returned to Orono after a stay in hospital and faces a six month furlough for recovery and possible operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Powers and Son
Toronto
C. L. Powers
Pete. Chapman
Bruce
F. F. Morris &Co
Donald Myles
Cal.Myles
Orono
Herb. Murray
Cal. Myles
Murray
Christien Street Hospital
Neighbors Celebrate Mrs Chapman 87th Birthday
A small group surprised Mrs Elizabeth Chapman for her 87th birthday on a Thursday evening. The gathering featured cake ice cream and a tenor solo by Mr C J Hughson who at 97 brought cheer and the party looked forward to a repeat gathering under similar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Chapman
Woman's Missionary Society July Meeting Report
The July meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society was held in the park on July 4 with twenty eight ladies present. Mrs Staples presided and Mrs Walsh led the session aided by Mrs Jackson on the accordion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Walsh
W.C.T.U
Jackson
Orono Lodge Honors Members with Jewel and Honor Roll
Orono Lodge No. 436 1.0.0.F. held its final meeting before July August with about thirty five members. Bro. Harry Davey reported on Grand Lodge business and was chosen to draft upcoming legislation. The lodge presented a 25 year jewel to Bro. O W Rolph and honored recently married Bros. Rainey and Stapleton. The evening closed with dedication of the Honor Roll and prayers for members in service.
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Orono Lodge No
Grand Lodge
D.D.G.M
Harry Davey
Crone Lodge
Bro. Rainey
Bro. Riddell
Lodge Services Club
Moose Hill
Hamilton
Toronto City
W. J. Riddell
Bro
Ralph
Rolph
Bro. Rolph
Crono Lodge
Service Club
Hos
Orono
Rainey
Bro. Stapleton
Oddfellowship
Stapleton
Orono Lodge
Sitmpleton
S. Littlewood
Bros. H. E. Manning
Ernest Dent
iSid Morgan
Arthur Ritter
Marlow Hancock
R.H. Keane
LeRoy Brown
Milton Morris
Bruce Chapman
LeRoy Myles
Former Orono Boy Now Manager Footwear Sales
In 1944 The Dominion magazine featured James Johnston Gilfillan of Orono as the new Manager Footwear Sales for the Quebec Division. The profile notes his early automotive sales work in Ontario and the West, a loan to the Dominion Government in 1941, and his return as operating manager Eastern Division. It portrays him as a receptive learner who expects long hours and study to master the shoe business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Boy
the Dominion
James Johnston
Gilfillan
J. J. Gilfillan
Orono
Quebec
Ontario
West
Dominion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newtonville
Providence
H. Osborne
T Hoar
Vinckle
JH. Osborne
Winckle
HH. Osborne
Osborne
Gilhooey
Oshawa
McMurter
Orond Public School
Joan Cooper
June Cooper
Carole Cornish
Lois Dean
Shirley Flintoff
Anna Marie Hall
Eleanor Hancock
George Jones
Florence Linton
Maureen McKenna
Patsy Moffat
Joyce Sutton
Jean Wilson
Everett Wood
Miss K. Foster
Charles Armstrong
Betty Cooper
John Forrester
Doreen Fowler
Bob Goode
Eileen Jones
Kay McKenna
Jean ‘Moffat
Betty Winter
Donald Mercer
Blanche Smith
June Glanville
Robert Hall
Billy Hooey
Marvin Lunn
Denny Lynch
Givenny Phasey
Keith West
Margaret York
Billy Armstrong
Joan Bruton
Marlene Cantrell
Joanne ‘Cornish
Alex. Drummond
Keith Gibb
Edna Goode
Gary ‘Hancock
Carolyn Jones
Lois ‘Larocque
Harry Lynch
Harold Moffat
Bruce ‘Myles
Anna Marie Sherwin
Miss Harnden
Ann Barraball
Francis Bruton
Adele Cooper
Dick Gibb
Jim Hudson
Mary Ann Armstrong
Marion Barraball
Max Burgess
Jimmie Gamsby
Joyce Jones
Marie Lewis
Douglas Lycett
Donald Sherwin
Teddy Wilson
Doreen Alldread
Viola Alldread
Ann Best
Beth Burgess
Dionne Phasey
Doreen White
Jackie Williams
Ruth Goode
Queen’s Park
Leskard School
June Tennant
V. Moffat
Mrs. Phasey
Presbytery
WMS
Red ‘Cross
War Fund
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Saeenetnaredareseteenene
Relief
Girl Guides
Association
Oneeeee Penenee
Township Council
Reforris Family Sapp Aneeneetenenes
Sapnewneesevavenes
Ensece
Orono Red Cross
Prvewengenese
China
Harvard
Jim Gilfillan
Jim
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