Tax Sale Of Clarke Township Parcels At Orono Auction
The treasurer's sale of land for taxes in Clarke Township occurred in the Council Chamber at Orono with five of six parcels sold. Parcels included the Tait holdings 40 to 30 acres, Vera Maunders 58 acres, Mrs J W Harris 65 acres, E LeFeuvre 191 acres (168 sold), and C F Burton 100 acres. An adjourned sale for a Newtonville village lot is set for Wednesday July 17 at 2:00 PM. Total realized around $930.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Council Chamber
Orono
Tait
Vera Maunders
J. W. Harris
E. LeFeuvre
C. F. Burton
Newtonville
Troops in England Confident of Victory
A letter from Major J. C. Gamey with Canadian forces in England describes a comfortable Belisha era camp, readiness for action, and confidence that the war will be won. He notes good equipment, no shortages, and plans to answer letters amid busy duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
J. C. Gamey
Major Gamey
Belisha
Butch
Spencer
Hitler
Carscadden Family Reunion Held at Couchiching Park
The Carscadden reunion gathered over eighty relatives from Parry Sound to Toronto at Couchiching Park Orillia on July 6. Rev. A J Carscadden of Toronto presided as president and officers were re elected. Plans were made to hold the 1941 reunion at the same site and date with greetings received from distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carscadden
Couchiching Park
Orillia
Parry Sound
Midland
Clarksburg
Creemore
Shelburne
Meaford
Thornbury
Stayner
Barrie
Toronto
Blackstock
Orono
Kendal
Perrytown
H. Carscadden
A. J. Carscadden
Orono Girls Softball Rallys To Defeat Newtonville 30–11
Orono's softball team, after a slow start, defeated Newtonville 30 to 11 at home. Big thirds and fourths produced thirteen and nine runs, while early and later frames added four runs apiece. Scorers for Orono included E Middleton five and W Carleton five, with several helpers. Newtonville’s Walkey Hallowell McKay Crysdale White Ogden tallied for their side.
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Orono
Newtonville Girls
Newtonville
Messes Walkey
Hallowell
McKay
Crysdale
White
Ogden
Orono Entrance Results for 1950s Candidates
Passed on year's work Aubrey Billings Alan Cornish Carman Cornish Marion Cornish Margaret Mackinnon Anna Staples Thelma Sweet Audrey Tebble Passed on examination Hilda Bell Fred Berry John Colville Leona Clark Donald Goode Jean Lageer James Lowery Joyce Lowery Helen Mercer Shirley Myles William Rutherford Pearl Tebble Marion Wright Passed on Regulation 10 5 Gordon Ross Certificates of successful candidates and marks of unsuccessful candidates will be sent out in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Billings
Alan Cornish
Carman Cornish
Marion Cornish
Margaret Mackinnon
Anna Staples
Thelma Sweet
Audrey Tebble
Hilda Bell
Fred Berry
John Colville
Leona Clark
Donald Goode
Jean Lageer
James Lowery
Joyce Lowery
Helen Mercer
Shirley Myles
William Rutherford
Pearl Tebble
Marion Wright
Gordon Ross
W A Meeting Notes From Park St United Church
The W A of Park St United Church held a July 9 meeting with Mrs M Tamblyn presiding. Reports praised the strawberry festival and the picnic for the Oshawa Choir. no August session is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Park St. United Church
M. Tamblyn
H. Rowe
Oshawa
W.A
Ottawa readies August start for national training drive
Thousands of young Canadians will begin military training this summer. The National Defence Department coordinates camp housing while clothing factories rush uniforms. Training favors the Canadian Active Service Force, then militia volunteers, then draftees. Exemptions are not expected for those called. Draftees undergo a month of camp plus year round evening training and may be called into active duty in Canada. Mobilization will not disrupt war industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
National Defence Department
Active Service Force
Militia
Canada
Red Cross Work Room Opens in Orange Hall
Arrangements have been made to open a Red Cross workroom in the Orange Hall for sewing and wool distribution for knitting. It is hoped that all women will come for an afternoon as often as possible. The opening day is Thursday at 2.00 o'clock.
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Red Cross
Orange Hall
Weed Cutter Cleans Weeds From Rice Lake
In Bewdley at the west end of Rice Lake a government weed cutter works to clear heavy weed beds. The action follows a plea from the Northumberland and Durham Fish and Game Association to protect fishing as pickerel lunge and bass fry from Deer Lake hatchery are released to stock Rice Lake. Tourist traffic at Bewdley increases with many U S visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewdley
Rice Lake
Northumberland and Durham Fish and Game Association
Deer Lake
United States
Rain Brings Relief From Heat on Wednesday Evening
Heavy rain fell Wednesday evening providing relief to residents enduring a hot spell. The downpour cooled streets and offered a respite for workers and families seeking relief from high temperatures.
How Men And Women Will Register In August
The national stock take begins in August to list all citizens 16 and older for conscription. About 7,000,000 people will be affected as registrars collect personal data including marital status birth date occupation racial origin and military history. Single men aged 21 to 30 expected to be called first with no exemptions. Jules Castonguay named chief registrar and travel is not hindered for registrations during holidays.
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Dominion
M. P
Jules Castonguay
Canada
Justice Davis
Department of War Services
Pretty Newcastle wedding unites VanDerVeer and Bradley couple
Vivian Gladys Bradley and Ellsworth Stille VanDerVeer wed in Newcastle United Church on July 2. Officiants were Rev. A M Irwin and Rev. R E Morton. Bridal attire included a white marquisette gown with lace and a Mary Queen of Scots veil. The couple will reside in Gloversville after a Gaspe motor trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle United Church
Vivian Gladys
John W. Bradley
Ellsworth Stille VanDerVeer
Gloversville
N.Y
Joseph E. VanDerVeer
A. M. Irwin
Whitby
R. E. Morton
Newcastle
Earl C. Fisher
Hattie Mason
Muriel Bradley
Toronto
Missing RAF pilot Murray A Butler reported missing
In Monday edition the Daily Star reports Pilot Officer Murray A Butler of the Royal Air Force missing. Son of Mrs and the late F A Butler of Newcastle he went to England a year ago and his letters home indicate he took part in several raids over Germany. His plane was badly riddled by shrapnel in one raid.
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Daily Star
Murray A. Butler
R.A.F
F. A. Butler
Newcastle
Butler
England
Germany
Presentation And Address For Mrs. E. H. Hancock In Starkville
In Starkville School Section on June 26 1940 a tea surprise honored teacher Miss M J R Green later Mrs E H Hancock with a farewell address by Wm Lavery and a community program of songs duets violin readings and speeches. Gifts included a floor lamp end table and flowers from pupils and local families. The event reflected deep community gratitude for eight and a half years of service and leadership in school church and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkville
M. J. R. Green
Marion
Shiloh Church
W. A. Hallowell
Ross Hallowell
Lorne Todd
John Stark
Miss Green
Examination Results Lockhart Clarke Grade VIII
Examination results for Lockhart's School Section No 9 Clarke include Grade VIII Marie Allin Elroy Gibson Rec Grade VII Arvilla Brunt Shirley Brunt John Gibson Grant Malley Grade VI Grant Ball Rec Ross Ball Rec Kenneth Gibson Keith Pedwell Grade IV Byron Brunt Gordon Gibson Jack Gibson Marion Martin Donald White Grade III Roy Eliott Denis Gibson Wanda Malley Madeline Osborne Ross Patten Grade II Betty Ball Rita Gibson Bobby Martin Grade I Douglas White Names alphabetically arranged. R B Patten Teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Patten
Betty Ball
Rita Gibson
Bobby Martin
Douglas White
R. B. Patten
Kirby School Report Card List
Principal Lorne Wannan presents the entrance results with honours for Audrey Billings Audrey Tebble and James Lowery among others. Grades VII through I list pupils with marks from A to C including Betty Chapman Raymond Lunn A Eleanor Wright B Marguerite Rutherford C Aileen Boyd Gordon Lowery and Valena Copping plus Hamilton Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Boyd
John Allin
Betty Chapman
Raymond Lunn
Eleanor Wright
Marguerite Rutherford
Aileen Boyd
Gordon Lowery
Jack Tebble
Marvelene Boyd
Jack Bryson
Valena Copping
Hamilton Boyd
Lorne Wannan
Hendry Simpson Nuptials at Newcastle Parsonage
Miss Ethel Maude Simpson and Mr. Robert Erskine Hendry were married in Newcastle on Saturday June 29. Rev. R. E. Morton officiated. The bride wore white sheer and Butterfly roses. Marion Simpson and Dr. John Hendry attended. They planned a wedding trip to Northern Ontario and Quebec and will reside at Newcastle R. R. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ethel Maude Simpson
T. J. Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Robert Erskine Hendry
John Hendry
Robert Hendry
R. E. Morton
Marion Simpson
Local Social Event Leads to Notable Marriage Announcement
Rev. McLachlan Mellor and Robb plus trustees Lorne Todd and Lewllyn Hallowell hosted a real social gathering. Since then Miss Green has married Mr. E Harold Hancock of Oshawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLachlan
Mellor
Robb
Lorne Todd
Our School
Lewllyn Hallowell
Woman's Missionary Society July meeting notes Manitoba letter
The July meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society, led by President Miss M. Davey, included a patriotic hymn, prayer, and Bible reading. A Manitoba letter reported the safe arrival of a bale from Orono W.M.S. and a clothing donation to Rev. Joblin at Secagog. Group No. 5 planned a July 13 home cooking sale. August shifts include entertaining the Mission Band and Baby Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
M. Davey
Littlewood
Manitoba
Orono W.M.S
Rev
Joblin
Secagog
School For Leaders
Whitby College
Alsos Group No. 5
W.M.S
Drummond
China
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Orange Lodge
Ted Witheridge
E. Middleton
R. Goode
Mrs. W. Carleton
C. Staples
L. Fowler
B. Clough
A. Staples
J. Mercer
L. Wood
W. A. Meeting
Vanderveer
Bradley
Frances Jean Finkle
Belleville
James Dillon
New York
Harold Gibson
John Charlton
Gaspe
E. H. Hancock
Hendry Simpson
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