Orono Art Group Show Displays Noted Local Talent
Orono artists under Mr. Bennett presented eight to nine members works over two days at Orono Public School. Ben Staples Ruth Taggart Amy Van Den Heuvel Margaret Rickaby Vicki Cotter Mrs A McLaren Gladys Aslett and two Bennett paintings showcased strong color, technique, and developing styles. The article praises the tutor’s influence and anticipates future exhibitions.
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Orono
Bennett
Orono Public School
Wickenzie
Ben Staples
Ruth Taggart
Amy van den Heiuvel
Margaret Rick
Aby
Soell
Vicki Cotter
A. McLaren
Gladys Aslett
Orono Park Auction Set For June 22 At Orono Building
Orono Amateur Athletic Association plans a public auction to raise funds for summer activities. Items including used furniture tools and toys accepted. clothing not. Sale hosted by Mr. Jack Reid with pickup for donated articles June 21. Registration for park program June 16 with fees and 50 50 draw to aid equipment purchases.
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Orono
Bride-To-Be Honored With Showers In Orono
Miss Madelon Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Vance Allen has been honored with several showers before her marriage to Mr William Madill held in Orono. May 11 guests from Toronto Peterboro Kendal Jochmanville and Orono attended a miscellane shower at Mrs Mae Allen home. Madelon wore pink and white and received corsages gifts and a luncheon followed. May 18 a recipe shower hosted by Jane Knox and Marilyn Doubledick featured favors recipes and ingredients with about fifteen guests and a display of movies from Mrs Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelon Allen
Vance Allen
William Madill
Mae Allen
Florence Allen
Toronto
Peterboro
Jochmanville
Kendal
Orono
Madelon
Sonour
Jane Knox
Marilyn Uoubledick
Jane
Joan Allin
Mrs. Armstrong
Marilyn
Orone Figure Skating Club Announces New Officers
The Orone Figure Skating Club held its annual meeting with 14 members present to form a new officer slate. Lacking a president and vice president, appointments will follow. L Aslett elected secretary. A McGill treasurer. R West J Walker D Mercer J West named directors.
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Orone Figure Skating Club
Don Tennant
L. Aslett
A. McGill
R. West
J. Walker
D. Mercer
J. West
S. Barraball
Shower Held For Madelon Allen At Kendal Home
A Monday evening shower honored Madelon Allen at Mrs. Ben Magi?s home with guests from Kendal Sixth Line Orono and Kendal. Attendees included many who met the bride for the first time and presented gifts.
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Madelon Allen
Ben Magi
Orono
Kendal
Youngsters Present Musical Program at Teacher’s Home
The Kelly Kirby Kindergarten Class closed the term with a musical program at Mrs. M. H. Staples home assisted by Mrs. Donald Staples. Mothers attended to observe rhythms songs and band performances. Each pupil performed a piano piece and treats were shared afterward.
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Kelly Kirby
M. H. Staples
Donald Staples
Local Guides Hold Meeting at Cobbledick Home
The Local Association of Girl Guides met Monday evening at Mrs. Harold Cobbledick’s home with eight ladies present. Officers and reports were given, Ranger leadership left for fall, and three members joined Ontario Council for a three year term. A new camp site in Haliburton district was announced with a July 9 picnic to introduce the site. Ice cream and cake will be provided for Friday’s Guide and BrownieClosing ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Girl Guides
Harold Cobbledick
Ross Gilbart
Ken Gamsby
Cobbledick
Fred Lycett
Ontario Council of Girl Guides
Haliburton
L.A
Nicodemus
Miss Hobbs
Mathilda
Faye Faulkner
Les Hopper
Johanathan
Robert Robinson
Grant Greenwood
Elma
Linda Hughes
Ralph Greenwood
Constance Tyrrell
Paul Tamblyn
Ford
Glee Club
John Ricciardelli
Lonesome Valley
Mr. Ford
Miss. Peirce
Romberg
Gershwin
Miss Peirce
The
Hobbs
Oklahoma
Kendal Sunday School Anniversary Planned for June 19
Kendal Sunday School will celebrate its anniversary on June 19 at 11 15 a.m. Rev H Turner of St Pauls Bowmanville will be guest speaker with special music by the children. Mr and Mrs Robert Carruthers left for a two week wedding trip along the Atlantic Seaboard and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendal
Robert Carruthers
Atlantic Seaboard
Virginia
Three Miss Orono Finalists Named
Five finalists were narrowed to Bonnie Couvier Margery Tyrrell and Gayle Willis at the Orono Hi-Teen dance in the Town Hall. The crowning event will be June 24 with a noted columnist selecting Miss Orono and proceeds funding a new swimming pool. Proceeds from the dance support the pool project.
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Orono
Bonnie Couvier
Margery Tyrrell
Gayle Willis
Miss Crono
Marilyn Cobbledick
Roma Glanville
Kathy Foster
Orono High School
Orono Chamber of Commerce
Mission Band Hosts Afternoon Tea at Orono United Church
Orono Mission Band members entertained Saturday on the church basement with a program by youngsters. Exhibits included an African Village model and an African Settlement mural, plus Africa scrapbooks. Vocal solos by Sharon Allin Donnie McKenzie piano pieces by Joyce Long Carol Gilbank. Seniors served tea snacks. total proceeds $25.00.
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Africa
Sharon Allin
Donnie McKenzie
Joyce Long
Carol Gilbank
Mission Band
Orono High School Music Festival Dazzles Town
Orono Hall hosts a June 2 Festival of Music titled Breath of Spring. Principal E G Witherspoon praises organizers. Glee Club led by John Ford features two sacred sets and a playful Nicodemus play with Miss Wanda Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Morton
Orono High School
Township Hall
E. G. Witherspoon
Glee Club
John Ford
Rogers
State Fair
My Fair Lady
Wanda Hobbs
Sibilius
Diane Peirce
Toronto
Ford
John Brown
Colts Entered In Orono Colt Derby Draws Local Interest
The Orono Chamber of Commerce reports twenty three colts registered for the Colt Derby to be held Saturday June 18. Plans for the Derby and Carnival progress while local leaders H Duvall and John Ford are thanked for service. Funds approved for film advertising and a Miss Orono dance to support a village pool.
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Orono Chamber of Commerce
Brentwood
H. Duvall
H. Lowes
Duvall
Chamber of Commerce
Lowes
Chamber
John Ford
Orono
Crono
Orono Park
Wm. Reid
L.O.D.A
Dane
Archie McLaren
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Margot Samuel
Lunn
Skating Club
Kendal News
McLaren
Drummond
Challice
Sheila, Barraball
Deanna Chalice
W.M.S
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