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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

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Orono Wins Second Finals Game Over Newtonville 25 12

In Orono park on a Wednesday evening the Orono girls defeated Newtonville 25 to 12 to even the finals. Joan Cooper pitched well for Orono, with six runs in the fourth inning by Newtonville, while Crono led Orono with a 10 run rally in the fourth. The series heads to a deciding game with the league championship at stake.

Orono Newtonville Girls Orono Park Joan Cooper Orono Girls Newtonville LL. Binsted P. Stark Crono A. Staples C. Staples Tennant D. West G. Jones F. Jones Dean Shirley Flintoff H. Binsted Ga_Walkey M. Burley iMv Holmes GC. Jones J. Tennant E. Tennant Flintoff J. Gooper M. McKenna JC. Staples Joan C. Caswell M. Holman G. Walkey Anna Carol Staples Newcastle Eunice IM. Burley L. Dean M. Harman Newtonsville M. Halman Middleton Staples BH. Middleton GC. Staples L. Pernell Anna Staples

Chasing the News: Orono Citizens Urged to Submit Items

The note explains editors seek reader items to fill the newspaper. Citizens from Orono and nearby areas are urged to send visitor names, social happenings, church events, weddings and other interests. A few contributions from many readers help publish the paper.

Orono Socaal

Newcastle Arena Debenture Passes By-law Approval

Newcastle residents vote on a 6000 debenture for a memorial arena with 119 in favor and 61 opposed. The arena fund totals 20000 with 9000 personal subscriptions 6000 voting approval and 5000 provincial grant. The facility in Newcastle Park will be 90 by 200 feet with 75 by 175 ice surface and seating for 1000.

Newcastle Newcastle Memorial Newcastle Council Ontario Uated Newcastle Park

Bank of Canada plans third series of Canada Savings Bonds

The Bank of Canada announced on behalf of the Minister of Finance that a third series of Canada Savings Bonds will be offered this Fall. Details and terms will be set later, likely in September, with features similar to the first two series. Since 1946 over 2.1 million applications have totaled more than 813 million dollars. Preparations began in Ottawa, and the bonds will be available for cash or through installment plans.

Bank of Canada Minister of Finance Canada Canada Savings Ottawa

Harvest Camps Urgently Seek Men and Women in Ontario

Ontario Farm Service Force director Alex Maclaren calls for strong youth participation from August 1 to November 15 as bumper fruit and vegetable crops require hundreds of harvest workers. Camps in Niagara district Holland Marsh Oakville Clarkson Wattonville Waterford Ruthven Thedford host volunteers who get steady pay, with applicants bringing only blankets and sheets.

Ontario Alex,Maclaren Ontario Farm Service Force Niagara District Holland Marsh Oakville Clarkson Wattonville Waterford Ruthven Thedford Maclaren Richmond Street East Toronto

Cobourg Approves Arena Plans and Site For Recreation Centre

Cobourg town council approved the rink and recreation centre project priced near 185000 with a 224 by 110 foot building and 180 by 80 foot ice surface. Division street south facing the park is the site. The town has 50000 contributed, a further 50000 must be raised via subscriptions before the debenture issue. Mayor Joe Smith indicated about 68000 more should be raised to reach the target.

Cobourg Division Street Joe Smith Council

Malcolm Brooks Trinity United Church Wedding in Bowmanville

Gwendolyn Dorsen Brooks and Lawrence Stanley Malcolm wed at Trinity United Church Bowmanville with Rev. J. E. Gripth officiating. Attendants wore pink and blue, reception followed at the bride’s home, couple to honeymoon in the United States and reside on the groom’s North Nestleton farm.

Trinity United Church Bowmanville Gwendolyn Dorsen Samuel W. Brooks Lawrence Stanley Malcolm Stanley Malcolm J. E.gripth Reta Dudley Jean Malcolm Lenore Collacutt Glen Brooks Nancy van Nest Neil ‘Malcolm Grant Brooks Alt States North Nestleton

Durham All Star Girls Softball Team Heads to Belleville

Durham County all star girls softball team, managed by Stan Payne, travels to Belleville for the Junior Farmers Field Day this Friday July 30. The seven county event draws strong crowds, with Durham aiming to defend their title after a top finish two years ago. The lineup includes McKenna, Holman, E Tennant, J Tennant, J Cooper, Gray, Caswell, Bonathan, West, Jones, Burley, and Stapleton. Crono opens against a Northumberland team at 1.00 p.m.

Durham County Belleville Durham Stan Payne McKenna Holman E. Tennent J. Tennant J.cooper Infield Gray Caswell Bonathan West Jones Burley Stapleton Crono Northumberland

Dogdom in Court in Markham Trial Over Sheep Killings

A dog named Cinder owned by Mrs. Wyatt Johnson faces court action in Markham Township Ontario for the November sheep killings on William Brodie’s farm. Magistrate O M Martin remanded the case for a week to bring the animal to court. Brodie received 1100 dollars compensation, with the council seeking half from the Johnsons.

Gormley Markham Cinder Wyatt Johnson William Brodie Johnsons

Council Eyes September Start for New Building

The council discussed a likely September 15 start on the building project and a completion ready for use by the first of the next year. They paid tribute to Bob Holland for leading the building committee and gathering plans and information.

Bob Holland

Judging At Farm Of Mr. James T. Brown

About 200 dairy enthusiasts from Durham and nearby counties attended a judging event at James T. Brown’s farm on Friday evening July 16 arranged by the Durham County Holstein Breeders Association and Ontario Livestock Branch. The session featured practical judging of ten cows, with score cards and official ratings by Geo. Vanpatter. The event outlined judging, selective registration and dairy grading to boost pedigreed stock interest.

James T. Brown Durham County Durham County Holstein Breeders’ Association Ontario Livestock Branch W. P. Watson Ontario Livestock Director Durham Ontario Peterboro Vanpatter

Baltimore Sports Day Attracts Large Crowd And Events

A large crowd attended Baltimore sports day on Saturday with beauty judging by Mayor Smith of Cobourg. Events included ladies and mens softball, tug of war, harness and running races, and a display of new machinery. The day honored Mr Brown’s herd losses to lightning. prizes from local merchants went to Mrs Tamblyn Orono Ken Gilbank Burketon and Margaret Tink Hampton.

Baltimore Smith Cobourg Balmore Ifire Brigade

Phil Sam to Take Red Cross Course at Picton

Orono juniors and older children attend park activities at Community Memorial Park with lawn crochet quoits and softball. Phil Sam, the instructor, will be away Wednesday to Friday next week for a Red Cross course in Picton funded by the Orono Red Cross. An August water safety test will be held for juniors intermediates and seniors with detailed swim and dive requirements. The park program aims to keep children occupied with games and swimming lessons away from street scenes.

Orono ‘Community Memorial Park Samis Red Cross Picton Orono Red Cross Society Ali

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