Dangerous Intersection at Orono North Entrance Causes Traffic Confusion
The north entrance into Orono on Highway 115 has created confusion for through traffic since reconstruction. A fatality linked to the intersection heightens concern, with drivers misreading takeoff lanes and wandering vehicles turning back after realizing their mistake. The piece calls for corrective measures, better signing and possible overhead signs to reduce danger.
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Orono
Francis Murphy
Highway 115
Costly Plan Prompts School District Debate on New and Existing Sites
The Township Public School Board foresees a six room new school west of Kirby to close three one room schools and one two room school. Advise to consider land in Orono and avoid two future basements. Critics warn against duplications within two miles, rising costs, and weaker educational outcomes. The piece urges larger, economical units to upgrade education while controlling expenses and staffing.
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Township Public School Board
Kirby
Clarke Union
Enterprise
Leskard
Orono
Orone
Peterborough County
Darlington
Clarke
Roy H. Cornish Honoured With Testimonial
A testimonial banquet in Port Perry honored Roy H. Cornish as he retires after 34 years as principal of Port Perry Public School formerly of Orono. About 250 attended under the Port Perry Chamber of Commerce. he received a camera.
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Port Perry
Roy H. Cornish
Cornish
Orono
Roy Cornish
R. H. Cornish Public School
Durham County Farmers Union Tractor Patrol On Highway
Ont farmers union members from Durham County drive seven tractors to patrol a one mile stretch of Highway 115 five miles east of Highway 35 junction from 1 to 6 PM Tuesday. More tractors expected Wednesday. Protest targets extend beyond a $4.00 per hundredweight milk demand.
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Durham County
Ontario Farmers Union
Highway 35
Orono Junior Girls Softball Opens Summer Schedule
Orono junior girls softball opened the summer with wins on Monday in Orono Park 25 5 over Newtonville, Nancy Nixon homered, Nancy Forrester struck out eight. Tuesday in Newtonville Orono won 24 13 as Ronda Tennant and Nixon homered. Tennant earned the win with seven strikeouts.
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Orono
Orono Park
Newtonville
Orone
Nancy Nixon
Nancy Forrester
Crono
Ronda Tennant
Question of tuition rights for cross boundary high school course
A school board faces whether it must cover tuition for a student to attend a high school outside the local area where a required course is offered. The cited school act says a resident student has the right to take the course, raising questions about funding and residency rules.
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Post Office Department
Ottawa
Publicatio Main Street
Prono
Ontaro
R. A. Forrester
Roy C. Forrester
Crono and
Colborne
N. McNally
Carman Cornish
Charles Hutton
Messrs
A. E. West
H. Mercer
F. E. Lycett
W. E. Armstrong
J. C. Tamblyn
Durham
Port Hope Committee
Millbrook High School
Princip
Durham Farmers
Durham Group
Newcastle
Newtonville -Orono
Angus Loucks
Orono, Newcastle and District
W. C. Brown
Barne and
Byam
Hampton CO
Tyrone CO
A.J. Megill Real Estate Broker
Oshawa
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