Durham Central Fair Dates Friday September 11 and 12
A meeting of the Durham Central Agricultural Society board at M H Staples home discussed the fall fair set for Friday September 11 and Saturday September 12. Plans cover prize lists ads due July 20, horse races with large purses, boys and girls bicycle races, Russ Creighton orchestra entertainment, and dances in Newcastle and Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Central Fair
Durham Central Agricultural Society
M. H. Staples
Orono
Russ Creighton
Newcastle
Russ —iCreighton
Orono Town Hall
Creightton
Penny Watchers Needed For War Savings Plan
The piece argues Canada must raise about four billion dollars for the fiscal year with two billion from taxes and two billion from voluntary sales of War Savings Certificates and Victory Loan bonds. It urges citizens to cut small daily spending to fund the war effort and save pennies to buy bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilsley
Canada
People of
Isley
House of Commons
Red Cross officials visit Toronto discuss prisoners of war
International Red Cross delegates from Geneva visit Toronto on July 8 as guests of the Canadian Red Cross Society. They explain monthly prisoner counts, bi weekly food parcels to camps, and camp inspections for sanitary and relief concerns. They note parcel reception generally is accurate and discuss possible removal of return postcards from parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jean N. de Watteville
M. Bonabas de Rouge
International Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerlland
Mr. Maag
Montreal
International Red Cross For
Canada
Toronto
Canadian Red Cross Society
JM. de Watteville
Germany
Red Cross
Italy
International Red Cross ‘Committee
M. de Watteville
International Red Cross Committee
Canadian
British
Canada’s War Effort July 2 to July 9 1942 Review
A weekly home front roundup listing 17 wartime actions. Proposals on universal training for men 20–40, conscription for overseas service debated, Air Training Plan changes, Crown company Aero Timber Products formed, priority shifts for metals and materials, Atlantic and Western industry measures, road and fuel conservation rules, and new wartime price supports. Also notes on census, steno allowances, wage trends, university aid for 500 students, and formation of the Canadian Joint Staff in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland and Labrador
House of Commons
Ottawa
Aero Timber Products Ltd
Canada
Great Britain
North American
United States
C. D. Howe
Washington
Navy
Metals Reserve Corporation
Ottawa Civil Service
National Selective Service
Congregational and Sunday School Picnic Draws 200 Plus Attendees
The Orono Community Park event hosted by Park St United Church drew over 200 participants for a day of games races and contests. Rev S Littlewood and Mr M H Staples led activities while Mrs A A Drummond chaired as mistress of ceremonies. Winners in classes included June Glanville Hope Thompson Charles Armstrong and Ray West with various relay and stunt events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Park St. United Church
S. Littlewood
M. H. Staples
A. A. Drummond
Obscure Orono figure Joseph Robinson Passes After Long Life
Joseph Robinson known as Our Joe died Sunday at age 83 after a short illness. Born August 28, 1859 in Cobourg he came to Orono as a boy and worked for Dr. Renwick and later delivered mail for Mrs. Dunsford and the C N R route. He remained a dedicated worker carrying mail to homes and serving as Toronto Star Weekly agent in all weather. Funeral held at Park Street United Church with Rev. Littlewood officiating. interment in Orono Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Joseph Robinson
Our Joe
Cobourg
Maggie
Reuben Werry
Joe
Dr. Renwick
Benjamin Dunsford
C.N.R
Newcastle
Dunsford
Leskard
Toronto Star Weekly
Scouts Reportned Salvage Totals and Earnings
The Provincial Salvage supervisor congratulates local Scouts for their work. The eighth report shows 61 380 pounds collected with earnings of 318 02 dollars and expenses of 9 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mellor
Kendal L O L Meets After Fife and Drum Parade
Kendal L O L held a Saturday evening meeting in their lodge room. The fife and drum band paraded down and up Main Street with lodge members. J J Mellor spoke on the war situation and civic duties, followed by ice cream served after closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendal L.O.L
Main Street
J. J. Mellor
Hepburn to Speak at Durham Farmers Picnic in Orono Park
Hon. Mitchell F. Hepburn will address a large crowd at the Durham County Federation of Agriculture picnic in Orono Community Park on Friday July 17. A 12:30 p.m. lunch precedes Hepburns 2:00 p.m. talk with sports and a North versus South Durham softball game. rain plan moves to the agricultural building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hepburn
Durham County Federation of Agriculture
Orono
Mitchell F. Hepburn
Durham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Armstsrong
C.mclaren
June Glanville
Hope Thompson
Charles Armstrong
Bob. Hall
Ray West
Dean West
Jean Turner
Gay Cawther
Jean Rainey
Bessie Yeo
Joyce Sutton
Helen Lewis
Orone
Park Str. United Church
SS. Littlewood
Messrs
R. R. Waddell
W. E. Armstrong
W. J. Riddell
Geo. Butters
Percy Lunn
John Gibson Jr
Orono Cemetery
Murray Patterson
Ted Coatham
Donna
Royal Marines
Vaagso
Maalay
Royal Marine
Kendal
Hepburn
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