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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
8
A local column urges Clarke to consider integrating the Wilmot Creek watershed into a conservation plan. It notes Wilmot's small size, rising development at its source near Mosport, and the potential impact on water supply and contamination, proposing inclusion in a Conservation Authority.
Orono is urged to form a merchants organization as Cobourg and Port Hope advocate such a body. The Port Hope Guide declares an important task and notes Cobourg’s failed division while stressing merchants must cooperate to survive and benefit the town.
Obituaries list several Bowmanville region asks with dates and funeral details. David S Moffat age 61 62 wife Violet Stewart and children Dawn William Jean. Elizabeth Smith 87 mother Mary Macmillan. Alexander Adair 76 husband of Laura Storry. John Charles Bishop 47 husband of Freda Attree and father of Don John Marlene. Ralph Edward Feddema two years old son of Jack and Grace Feddema. Services held at Morris Funeral Chapel and Bowmanville Cemetery with interments noted.
Mr and Mrs Fred Wagg of Orono announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Shirley Joyce to Kenneth Joseph eldest son of Mr and Mrs William Rose of Madoc The couple plan to marry Saturday August 12 at four pm in Orono United Church Orono Ontario
Engagement announced of Barbara Jean Bathgate of Bowmanville to G Douglas Gamsby of Orono. Finial wedding planned for Saturday August 5 at 3 30 PM at Trinity United Church Bowmanville.
In memory of Allan Martin who died July 15 1959. Loved by his mother, father, Audrey and Lorraine. He was always smiling and everyone’s friend. He died too soon and is forever in our thoughts.
The Elliott couple thanks friends neighbours and relatives for gifts and kindness on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary and for making the evening a memorable success. Ap Reg and Mabel Elliott.
The family of the late Sheldon Moffat and friends express gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during illness and after his death. Neighbours, friends, and helpers are acknowledged for supporting the family in this time of sorrow.
The Annual Oddfellow and Rebekah Picnic is scheduled for Sunday July 11 on the usual Gore's Landing grounds with all members and friends urged to attend. Note the date July 16 1961 for the event.
Mrs Roy Thompson in Leskard offers fresh strawberries for sale with contact via Orono phone 1R6.
Orono Electric offers batteries and repair service for hearing aids of all makes. Call 129 for assistance and to schedule service.
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