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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

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Progressive Conservatives Win Ontario Majority Led by Dr Vivian

Ontario election results show the Progressive Conservative party winning 66 of 90 seats for a clear majority. Hon. Re P Vivian, Minister of Health in the Drew Cabinet, secured a seat in Durham County with a 2,433 vote majority, reflecting voter appreciation for his twenty two months in cabinet. An unofficial Durham County vote tally lists vote totals for candidates.

Ontario Progressive-Conservative C.C.F Liberal Mitchell F. Hepburn E. B. Jolliffe Durham County P. ‘Vivian Drew Vivian Dr. Vivian Vivian Annis Lycett Clarke Lockhart’s Keendah Cosas Orono Leskard Oak Ereeebreeeres al Starkville Orono S. Seounseseee Port Hope of Hope Aseece Cavan Manvers Millbrook Newcastle Cartwright Darlington Bowmanville Bowles Mercer Vivian Clarke Brown’s Lockhart Kendal Ateenweeeena Oeevereseens Leskard Aresezeeenee Waeees Starkville Hope

Honey price adjustments planned to boost 1945 distribution

The WPTB announces 1945 honey price tweaks to improve delivery through regular channels. Wholesaler prices will be 5 percent below retailer prices to spur volume, reversing last year’s 114 cent per pound wholesale discount. Retail and consumer prices stay at 1944 levels in Ontario, consumer ceilings for self-supplied containers set at 17 cents per pound for No 1 white honey and 15 74 cents for other grades.

WPTB Ontario Farmer’s

Orono Girl Guides Host Patrol IV Gathering

Patrol IV of Orono Girl Guides hosted members of the local association and Bowmanville leaders at Mrs. W. E. Armstrong’s home on Wednesday May 30. Leader Jean Turner oversaw guides including Jean Turner Kay Gamsby Joan Cooper June Cooper Joan Neilson Betty Winter Blanche Smith. Plans for a June 15 weekend camp for Bowmanville and Orono were announced with parents invited. a two week camp under Mrs. Hobbs of Oshawa followed.

W. E. Armstrong Patrol IV Orono Girl Guides Jean Turner Association of Orono Girl Guides Bowmanville Girl Guide Companies Kay Gamsby Joan June Cooper Joan Neilson Betty Winter Blanche ‘Smith Orono Girls Guides Mrs. Hobbs Oshawa

Orono WCTU Silver Medal Contest Winners Named

Kay McKenna and Denny Lynch won silver medals at the Orono WCTU Silver Medal Contest held Friday evening at Park Street United Church Sunday School. Seven contestants competed. posters by Grades 9 and 10 pupils were exhibited with first prizes to Wallace Lihou and Audrey Cochrane.

Kay McKenna Denny Lynch Orono W.C.T.U Park St. United Church M.H. Staples Temperance Shirley Flintoff Carol Cornish Verna Berry Gerald Brown Ross Taylor H. Coatham Tena Ferguson Newcastle Kate Stewart Kendal Stewart H. Walsh R. Best W.C.T.U Wallace Lihou Audrey Cochrane Aignes Waddell Ontario Art College Toronto Helen Wood Bill Moffat Joyce Cornish Wilda Hooey Henry Leamen Jean Turner Gwendolyn Chatterton Betty Chapman Ray Iann Junior West Mervyn Harness Bob Casey Deane West Donna West R. H. Brown

Local notes from Kendal and area Navy furloughs and weddings

Robert Alexander spent a weekend at home as Earl Burley George Wilson and Wilfrid Roughley return on furlough with family. Social visits include the Elliotts Little and Miss Robinson's wedding in Toronto to Eric Swan. The W A club met for a quilting session at Mrs Roy Mercer’s home on May 30 and Mrs A Roughley returned to Oshawa with Ross after winter church work.

Robert Alexander Earl Burley George Wilson Wilfrid Roughley Wm. Elliott Gordon Martinell Aylward Little N. Little Orange Hall Ed. Couroux Helen Mercer Norman Therrell George Clarke Toronto Roy Mercer

District camp planned at Fenelon Falls for Bow Manville and Orono Guides

District Commissioner led discussions for a two site camp to be held at Fenelon Falls in late July and into August. The event targets both Bow Manville and Orono Girl Guides with activities and supervision arranged.

Fenelon Falls Bowmanville Orono Girl Guides

Oldest Durham Voter Turns 98 This Week

The Durham community marks the 98th birthday of C. J. Hughson known as Crone’s Grand Old Man. Despite age he remains spry and walked to the town hall to vote in the Ontario election on June 4 and plans to vote again in the Dominion election on June 11 if health permits.

Crone C. J. Hughson Hughson

Mrs Williams Jackson Helps At The Organ Again

Notice notes Mrs Williams Jackson kindly assists at the organ once more and hopes she can continue in this capacity.

Relationship of Family Allowances and tax deductions

This column explains how family allowances interact with income tax deductions for children. It guides readers to determine their net benefit from the policy by comparing allowances to the tax relief available.

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Conservative Party R. P. Vivian Clarke Township George Drew Durham Willow Creek Fur Farm Chai.r. Knox Jayl Huquances Wien Brooke Claxton Department of National Health and Welfare Ottawa
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