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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

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Courtice Defeats Clarke United 2–0 In Fast Friday Football Clash

Courtice football team edges Clarke United 2 to 0 at Community Park in front of a good crowd. Roy Thompson and Bob Keane stood out as Courtice defended to hold Clarke United scoreless in a hard fought season opener. Gordon Leamen left injured but Courtice preserved the win and eyes next Friday’s rematch at Tyrone.

Courtice Clarke United Roy Thompson Courkce John Keane Gordon Leamen Clarke Boys Bob Keane Jack Stobart R. Patterson J. Wood Clarke Tyrone J. Stobart Tom Evans J. Middleton M. Clough J. Keane G. Leamen G. Shackleton Sam Keane G. Ralph Jim Wood

Printing Services Ad Promises Low Prices

An Orone Times notice urges readers to call for any printing needs with prices pitched as rock bottom and to ask for current rates, listing phone as 9rl.

Orone Times

Nelson Skelding Deceased in Clarke Ontario 1988

Nelson Skelding died peacefully at home in Clarke Township on May 22 1988 at Lot 25 Concession 8. Born May 29 1852 he lived in Clarke all his life and married Elizabeth Sproule in 1893. The funeral was at his home and Orono Cemetery with Rev J H Osterhout officiating. Survived by wife two sons Melville and Dewitt Harness one daughter Mrs. Dewitt Harness Orono and five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Fred Trull Ray Thornton George Henderson Wilbur Lunn Hartwell Lowery and Robert Ard. floral tributes expressed sympathy from many relatives and friends.

Clarke Nelson Skelding Rhoda Boyce William Skelding Clarke Township Elizabeth Sproule Leskard Dewitt Harness Orono Fred Trull Ray Thornton George Henderson Wilbur ‘Lunn Hartwell Lowery Robert Ard Audrey Edna Billings

Newcastle Loses Opening Game In Close L 3 2

Newcastle opened its home season against Bowmanville with Dr. Butler on the mound and Orme Gans catching. The game stayed tied through six, then Bowmanville scored three in the seventh aided by an error and two hits, winning 3 to 2 as Brunt tired late and Newcastle failed to score in the final inning.

Newcastle Bowmanville Dr. Butler Orme Gansby Cecil Carveth Brunt

Cabinet Chooses License Plates For Next Year

Premier Hepburn leads a cabinet review of proposed plates with a second choice in black on yellow. 1939 markers use spectralite from a St. Thomas firm and white numerals on black. Ontario will add spectralite at a cost of $20 000 more than standard plates. sale date is undetermined as current markers run until April 1, 1939.

Hepburn St. Thomas Company King’s Highways Ontario Ontario Reformatory Guelph Queen’s Park

His Majesty's Loyal Opposition and the price of liberty

A reflective piece argues that His Majesty's Loyal Opposition safeguards democratic liberties against tyranny. It emphasizes freedom of speech and press, warns against Nazi Fascist or Communist regimes, and urges vigilance to preserve constitutional rights and minority protections.

British Commonwealth For Nations Land Elis Majesty

Forestry Defeats Providence In Exhibitionby Orono Camp

The Orono Forestry softball team beat Providence 11 to 8 in an exhibition at Cream of Barley Camp on Tuesday. Sunny Wood and Vance Cooper hit two home runs apiece as both teams impressed with fast plays and snappy defense.

Orono Forestry Providence Cream of Barley Camp Sunny Wood Vance Cooper Forestry K. Neal Cooper E. Pollard

Popular Clarke Union Girl Given Presentation And Address Monday

The death of Mrs Rae T Richmond who passed away at her home on West St Napanee on Tuesday May 3rd brought many expressions of sympathy for the bereaved family. She was born at North Fredericksburg about 39 years ago the only child of Mr and Mrs Luke Young of Napanee. She married Mr Richmond lived in Hay Bay Marribank and Napanee and leaves a large number of friends. She is survived by her parents her husband and three children Bruce Hugh and Blanche. Funeral held Thursday at Sit Mary Magdalene Anglican Church with interment at Riverview cemetery. Pallbearers named Meyers Walter Blakely James Gilbert Garry Provins Jack Caldwell Henry Connolly Harold Follis. She was a cousin of Mrs P O’Neil of Newcastle.

Rae T. Richmond West St Napanee Richmond North Fredericksburgh Luke Young Hay Bay Marribank Bruce Hugh Blanche Sit. Mary Magdalene R. J. Dumbrille Riverview Cemetery Meyers Walter, Blakely James Gilbert Garry Provins Jack Caldwell Henry Connolly Harold Follis Napanee Beaver

Visit Notes and Wesley Sermon Inspire Local Readers

Recent visitors from Oshawa and Leskard attended the Stewart home as Mrs. Gilroy returns home. Pastor Rueene Beech preached on John Wesley, highlighting the lives of John and Charles Wesley and their global Protestant hymns, with a humane, humorous touch. The sermon recalled their mother’s advice to "cry softly" during sorrow.

Carl Tennant Leskard Fred Cornish Jessie McKinnon Reg. N Jean Stewart Ree. N Ian McNab Violet Jude Oshawa Stewart A. Gilroy Rueene Beech John Wesley Sugannah Samuel Wesley John Charles Britain

Miss Dorothy Souch Receives Crystal Shower Honors

Miss Dorothy Souch bride to be hosts a crystal shower hosted by fifty ladies from Orono Bowmanville Oshawa at her home. Audrey and Shirley portrayed the bridal pair while Mrs Neal Porter delivered a heartfelt address and Hazel Wood presented a three tier cake filled with crystalware. Contests accompanied lunch and a late bouquets surprise from Chag Tyrrell and Jim Tamblyn.

Dorothy Souch Dorothy ‘Souch Orono Bowmanville Oshawa Hazel Wood Mary Jewel Miss Souci Chag. Tyrrell Jim Tamblyn

Lindsay Central grounds beautified with trees and flowers

The Lindsay Central exhibition grounds are being beautified in front of the grounds with trees and flowers replacing the former midway area.

Lindsay Central Exhibition

Wesley family tensions and influence on British life

The text describes timely advice given to a family and notes Samuel and Susannah Wesley had strong disagreements over whether William III or James I was the rightful king. It highlights a home schism and asserts the Wesleys’ substantial influence on British and American life, ending with a grateful regard for their impact.

Scribe Samuel Susannah Wesley William Prince of Orange James the Great Britain William Wiliam

Ontario Sheep Breeders Field Day Set for June 4

John Patterson of Don Heads Farms near Richmond Hill opens his spacious Ontario sheep farm for the Sheep Breeders Field Day. Visitors will see Southdown sheep and Alberta Angus stock, lunch, baseball diamonds, horseshoe pitches, and races for children starting at 11 am.

Ontario John D. Patterson Don Heads Farms Richmond Hill Patterson Canada Don Heads Richmond Till Maple Yonge Street Highway Toronto

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