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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1960
Page
2
Port Hope council heard from W C Keyes and W E Tranmer that a five room addition to Port Hope high school is essential by 1962 to prevent crowding. Enrolment could reach 800 by 1965 prompting talks of a new site if growth continues.
The Department of Highways will absorb half of the walk cost as trustees push for a safer pedestrian route. Proposals include placing the walkway along lot lines to facilitate leveling and improve accessibility for users.
Ivan Farrow of Orono died at home on Monday June 16 at age 75 after a brief illness. He farmed before joining the Lands and Forests department in Orono in 1929 and retired in 1957. Survived by his wife Hazel Harness and three sisters, the funeral was at Orono United Church with interment in Orono Cemetery.
Oshawa reports Darlington Provincial Park now open for picnicking bathing and camping despite wet spring weather. Facilities include 1200 car parking 350 picnic tables a quarter mile sand beach change houses washrooms and space for 200 tents and trailers. Entrance fees apply with vehicle permits valid through December 31 1960 and camping fees 1.00 per day or 5.00 per week.
The Police Trustees discussed test drilling results and related water supply items with their engineers. They plan an open meeting soon to invite the Ontario Water Resources Commission to attend and review the report and current information.
A 23 member Oshawa and district union group met Prime Minister Diefenbaker in Ottawa at 9 a.m. July 5 to discuss concerns over rising car and car parts imports into Canada. Malcolm Smith of Local 222 VAW-CIO voiced the grave worry.
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Grades IX promoted Clifford Francis George Joncas Betty Alldread. Grade VIII Donald Ransberry. Grade VII Annie Joncas. Grade VI Sharon Perdue Doris Alldread Gordon Alldread Linda Francis. Grade III Sr Bruce Francis Donna Cochrane Robert Voigt Helen Knapp Kaye Alldread Nancy Francis Jim Francis. Grade II Mildred Voigt Nancy Perdue. Grade I Sr Ronnie Francis.
Mrs. G. D. Finlayson, president of the National Council, urges wives be allowed more time behind the wheel, especially on long vacation trips, to help reduce road accidents.
Mrs. Finlayson cites 1958 Ontario data showing only 11 500 of 130 000 drivers in accidents were women, less than nine percent. She urges women as safety engineers to back the Canadian Highway Safety Council campaign, advising mothers to volunteer as spare drivers and ensure early bedtimes before trips.
Medical groups and safety officials urge stops every two hours to stay alert. Keep children occupied with books games or scenery to prevent distraction. Carry coffee thermos and food for long isolated stretches. Mrs Finlayson urged Canadian mothers and housewives to cooperate to cut accidents and fatalities this summer.
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