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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
12
The Orono Weekly Times operates as a second class mail publication under Post Office Department authorization. Publisher is R. A. Forrester with R. C. Forrester named in the notice.
The Township Council inaugurated a vigorous road program for two hundred miles of roads. Tenders were set for two bridges and twenty five tons of gravel to be spread on Township roads, aiming to hire outside equipment as needed to reduce costs and improve future maintenance.
A New York supreme court judge upheld keeping park ground as public space after parents protested plans to build a privately run parking lot for a tavern in Central Park. The judge stated no inch of park space is expendable, underscoring the value of recreational land for children. In Orono residents note local parks provide activities and urge upgrades such as improved playgrounds and tennis facilities.
The column notes the play Dear Ruth in Orono with performances Friday and Saturday June 8 and 9 by a young cast and director. Proceeds support village sports and park recreation programs, offering both entertainment and community benefit.
Gilbart-Ross announce the birth of their son at Brantford General Hospital on Friday June 1 1956. He joins sisters Diane and Susan. Card of thanks thanks friends neighbors for cards flowers inquiries and thanks Dr McKenzie nurses Rev Kitchen Rev Dewdney and Mrs Etta Graham
The Orono girls kept their perfect league record after beating Courtice 5 3 at Orono Park. Bowmanville edged Orono 7 5 in Bowmansville with late dramatics and several Orono errors. Carman Cornish pitched five innings for Orono in his season debut with Junior West finishing the game.
Classified notes announce the Explorer Group affiliation meeting this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Sunday School room with lunch provided. Also advertised is a June 8 9 performance of Dear Ruth and a wood sale at Saw Mill by Roy Thompson in Leskard with slab prices and contact number.
Orono 1.0.C.F. Lodge No. 436 meets the first and third Wednesday. Visitors welcome.
On Sunday June 24 the Decoration Day service will be held in the Orono Cemetery Chapel with resident clergyman at the mound. In the PeeWee game Bowmanville defeated Orono 22 to 13 as Bowmanville bats overwhelmed the local pitching. Roger Barlow Allan Quantrill and Craig Hinds pitched for Orono with Pickard earning the win. Terry Carleton led Orono with five appearances and hits, supported by Larry Miller Ralph Kennedy and Leslie Hooper.
Port Hope defeated Orono 10 to 5 on Tuesday at the ball park. Junior West started for Orono with Raye West finishing, while Mike Harrison pitched seven innings for Port Hope. Shetler led Orono with two hits in three trips as Mercer and Harrison contributed for Port Hope.
Administratrix Marguerite Doreen Bain Bridge of Newtonville Ont gives creditors until June 16 1956 to submit verified claims and details of securities against the late Andrew Cochran Bandy who died around January 22 1956 in Clarke Township Durham. After that date assets will be distributed among those with notice to the Administratrix or her solicitor R B Waddell Orono Ont.
In Orono a reader seeks a house or apartment with two or more bedrooms. Furnace and water heater preferred. Occupancy by July 15 or earlier. Reply to Ross Gilbart at 2 Hillier Crescent Brantford Ont or Brantford 38 6620. Also another ad: a grey baby carriage in good condition for sale or exchange with contact 17 816 Orono.
Start a year round business and be your own boss selling daily necessities in Bethany Blackstock Bowmanville Caesarea Cavan Ida Janetville Millbrook Nestleton Station New castle Newtonville. We pick up dead or crippled farm animals for sanitary disposal by calling Cobourg FR 2 3643 or Toronto EM 383 3136. Gordon Young Limited.
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