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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
The Women's Institute held a June meeting in the Council Chamber with Mothers and children present to view a Junior Fashion Show. Mrs. J. C. Tamblyn became president for the term and officers were installed by Mrs. Richardson.
Mr and Mrs King hosted friends from Toronto while Mr and Mrs Danny Shutka and daughters from Oshawa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mike Shutka. Several other local families from Oshawa Toronto Newcastle and Bowmanville visited hosts and attended services at Shiloh with Rev Whitely as guest speaker Goheen family provided music at Newcastle Goheen music group led junior choir and many more local gatherings noted.
Orono Masonic Lodge installs officers at the Masonic Temple on Thursday June 9 with many local and visiting brethren present. Newly installed officers include WM Wor Bro FHE Lycett, LW Bro W W Sherwin, S W Norman Allin, JW Hartwell Lowery, Chap Rev Bro Andrew Hustace, Treas Rt Wor Bro W Rolph, Sec Wor Bro Sen Bourne, C Wor Bro C Billings, Organist Neil Stewart, SD Perc Chapman, JD Perc Lunn, JG Byro Roy Berry, SS Joe Walker.
The Orono Women’s Institute promotes a nine month Nursing Assistants’ Course with enrollments in January April and September at Toronto and Kingston hospitals. The course offers a $60 monthly allowance, transport refunds to the Training Centre, and provided uniforms. Applicants over 18 in good health with Grade 8 education are invited to contact Mrs. Barlow for details.
J.5 Bro Gordon Moffatt Tyler Bro Lis Coombes War Bro RB H Logan extend thanks to the installing team. Brethren gather in banquet hall for refreshments and social hour with toasts to Grand Lodge installing team visitors and brass quartet performances.
Orono Park hosts a July 1 schedule with four events starting at 10 am. C B A midget team from Port Hope faces Drono midget team, followed by a 1 30 pm softball clash between Bowmanville and Orono girls. Clarke All Stars meet Bowmanville Juveniles at 3 pm, then Peterboro football challenges Orono. Lunches suggested. park entertainment promised.
The Evening Auxiliary met June 6 at Mrs. Carlos Tamblyn’s home with strong attendance. Mrs. H. Allin led, July and August meetings were dispensed with, and Mrs. Vance Cooper took over. A duet by Jean Rainey and Gwen Chatterton and a piano solo by Mrs. Duvall entertained. Mrs. Tamblyn spoke on Friendship, followed by a closing hymn and benediction. A lively contest closed the evening with doughnuts coffee and social hour.
The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met June 21 in Park St Sunday School room. Mrs. Walsh presided as president and welcomed the new officers for the year. Cards from bereaved and shut-ins were read. Mrs. Kelly gave a paper on peace and international relations. Mrs. Rowe read an appropriate reading. County Convention report noted by Mrs. Walsh with Edna Grant of Dominion Field Secretary speaking in Whitby. The meeting closed after hymns and benediction.
The Durham County Trustees and Ratepayers Association held its annual meeting at Bowmanville High School Auditorium on Tuesday June 14 with President C R Carveth in the chair. Guest J J Thurston urged greater interest in the D E A while Gordon Duffen of the Toronto Education Department spoke on Education Democracy versus Dictatorship and benefits of large high school areas. Members and guests gave thanks to Duffen and Rev Mills as secretary while Major Foote MPPP commented, and a program of local entertainment followed.
Dorothy Con stance daughter of Mr and Mrs D Bruce Glover wed George Edward son of Mr and Mrs Charles Shaw in Christ Menn ovial Church on June 1. Rev H D Cleverdon officiated. The bride wore white satin with train and veil, attended by her sister Mrs Gerald Crawford as matron of honor. The groom’s mother and bride’s mother wore pale blue and grey dresses. After a motor trip to southern Ontario and the U S A the couple will reside in Oshawa.
New entertainment initiative begins this Saturday at Orono Park with National Film Board support and Cecil Carveth. A feature film plus shorts will be shown at 9 pm free of charge, continuing every Saturday as community entertainment. Non-resident hunters in New Brunswick must hire a licensed guide.
The motion to host the County Public Speaking Contest in Bowmanville was moved by W H Jordan Port Hope and seconded by Jack Hamilton Nestleton and passed unanimously. Lunch and coffee were provided by the Bowmanville Home and School Association after the meeting. Officers and Directors for 1949 50 include Hon Pres E F R Osborne and President C R Carveth with a large list of vice presidents secretaries and directors from various townships.
Clarke Township Council met June 7 with full attendance. They discussed cutting overhanging limbs on the boundary road, renting the Township Hall, and formalizing a building by law committee. Resolutions authorize spraying roadsides, bridge tenders, hall chair rentals, and potential county administration options.
Pearl Mary Lacey and Bruce Orlando Chapman wed at St. Michael's Church of All Angels Toronto on June 18. Rev H R Howden officiated. The bride wore white slipper satin with pearls and carried red roses. The couple will reside in Toronto after a reception at Fairebanks Orange Hall Vaughan Road.
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