Colt Derby A Success Port Perry Horse Wins
The Port Perry trotter Andy K Slue won the Colt Derby at Orono racetrack with a 2.12 time amid 750 spectators. Virginia's Boy finished second, Mary Jane P third, as twenty-nine horses competed. The invitation pace saw Gus Scott clock 2.08 4/5, while four lead horses added color to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Chamber of Coerce
Herty
Orono
Port Perry
Lesous Arion
Wm. Reid
Flash Riddell
J. Reid
Gus Scott
Harold Hooey
Billy B. Sultano
Bowmanville
Vintage Car Rally Draws Local Antique and Classic Cars
Between 40 and 50 members of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada held a picnic and rally at the National Stud Farm north of Oshawa. Cars from 1929 to 1935 models were shown and driven under their own power with speed tests and races. Notable entries included Ken Adams’s 1313 Model T Ford Loyd Wood’s 1931 Model A and Laverne Chapman’s 1913 Model T Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antique and
Classic Car Club of Canada
National Stud Farm
Oshawa
Orono
Ken Adams
Loyd Wood
Laverne Chapman
Buick
Park Program Enrollment Nears Opening Day
Registration for the Orono Park Program drew 65 children with many more expected before its July 4 start. Supervisor Mrs. Frances Lunn oversaw the process, with $3 per child or $5 for two or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Park
Orono Municipal
Frances Lunn
Sunday School Members Tour Five Oaks Training Camp
Ten Senior High Sunday School members and five adults toured Five Oaks United Church Training Camp near Paris Ontario. They attended Bible study, toured grounds, viewed a race film, heard the Orono Band, and held a picnic at Hamilton Botanical Gardens before returning home. The trip honored Mrs Armstrong for organizing and parent cooperation for transport and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Oaks
W. E. Armstrong
Five Oaks United Church
Paris
Ontario
Rev. Oaten
House of the Interpreter
Grand River
Botanical Gardens
Hamilton
Orono Park to Build Gunite Pool with $12,200 Bid
Orono Park Board and Chamber of Commerce discuss constructing a Gunite pool on the site of the old bowling green. The tender from H Partner for 12,200 is recommended. Council approval for loan backing is awaited before contracts and work can start. The current pool will remain open during construction planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Park
Park Board
Bowling Green
H. Partner
H. M. Mercer
E. Dent
Department of Health
Council
Orono
Savery
Foster
Vernon Singer to Speak at Crone Meeting
Vernon Singer MPP North York will address a June 27 1960 meeting on Current Municipal Problems. A recognized municipal affairs authority he served on North York Council three years and as Reeve in 1957 1958, also on Metropolitan Toronto Council and is the youngest ever to join its Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Singer
M.P.P
Ontario
North York
Singer
Metropolitan Toronto Council
Metropolitan Toronto
John Wintermeyer
E. R. Lovekin
Durham County Liberal Association
Orono Orphans Donate for New Pool Project
The Orono Orphans Hockey Club voted to contribute 100 dollars to finance a new swimming pool at Orono Park. The full club approved the action and hope it spurs further donations. The Orono Hi-Teens pledged support with Friday’s dance proceeds going to the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Assistance To Needy Explained At Orono United Church
The Orono United Church Evening Auxiliary met June 16 in the Sunday School Auditorium. President Margaret Arnott led with Hymn 288 and prayers, minutes by Joan Couvier, and treasurer Kathy Armstrong noting a generous cheque from W.A. ladies via Mrs. Irwin for aid to the Hockey Banquet. Mrs. Down from Ebanezer spoke on dispensing clothing and sewing supplies to those in need, stressing overseas and local aid, followed by missionary notes from Mary Rutherford on Africa. The meeting featured cancer dressings made by members, a piano solo by Stella Morton, and closed with Benediction and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono United Church Evening Auxiliary
Margaret Arnott
Joan Couvier
Kathy Armstrong
W.A
Irwin
Women’s Association
Ethel Tyrrell
Olive Milison
Dora Morris
Dora’s
Joe Barlow
Christian Missions and
Eira Duval
Joan
Carl Down
Ebanezer
Mrs. Down
Mary Rutherford
Africa
Stella Morton
Proposed Dump Site Approved By Health Dept
Clarke Township Council discussed road projects and building codes, approving an ice cream stand and a lunch bar if standards are met. A dump site decision was made with Hale property chosen for a township dump, Hicks option debated, and a Hicks plan dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Dept
Royal
Orono
Courtice
Millbrook
Council
Burley
Orono Telephone Company
Counties Health Unit
Hale
Reeve Walkey
Hick
Hicks
Playground Leader To Attend Training Camp
Clarke Township Recreation Committee met in the Orono Municipal Building with members and Jack Hilbeck from the Ontario Community Programmes Branch. They review grants of about $1500 for 1960 operations and plan sewing typing millinery and leathercraft programs plus a Leaders Training Camp for Miss Mary Lynn Bailey at a $20 fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Orono
Charles Hutton
W. E. Armstrong
H. H. Barlow
Joan Allin
Laverne Boyd
Jack Hilbeck
Ontario Community Programmes
Ejilbeck
Eilbeck
Orone Fall
Mary Lynn Bailey
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Colt Derby
Mary Jane P
Meadowview Champ
Dr. R. J. Taggart
Oroo
Queen Attorney
Virginia
A. W. Glenney
Vicky
Vured
Soles
Linusay
Paddy G. Grattan
Gypsy Lee Grattan
Andy K. Blue
Cinty May Grannan
Roger
Boy
L. Hooey
Peter Oshawa
Social Cail
Orono Mac N
Bracelet
Hampton
G. Robinson
Londas Girl
Andy K Blue
Virginia’s Boy
Cindy May Grattan
Roger Oy
Social Call
Robbie Robinson
Londes Girl
Peter Mac Wni
Gypsy Lee Grannon
Vicky S Direct
Single Sadie
Paddy G. Gratton
McLaughlin
K. Shoenmaker
Orono Skat- Club
Orono Chamber of Cecrmmerce
Crone
Charles Stapleton
Gordon Cotter
Stone
Lavery
Dent
Ontario Fire Marshall
Donovan
Rowe
Orona
Newtonville
Arnold Wade
Smith’s Corner
Clarke
Bowmanville Hospital
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