Forty Horses Race at Orono Raceway Saturday
Orono Raceway hosted over forty horses in twelve heats marking a record turnout for the track. Three local entries from Dr. Cowie Bowmanville Jack Reid Crono and A W Glenney Newcastle competed. Gadabout set the day’s fastest time 2 10 1 5 with Celia’s Counsel still holding the track record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Raceway
Dr. Cowie
Bowmanville
Jack Reid
Crono
A. W. Glenney
Newcastle
Gadabout
Celia
Wood Hoy Nuptials in Newtonville Parsonage
Mary Helen Hoy and Keith Egerton Wood wed June 12 1954 at 2 p.m. in Newtonville Parsonage with Rev. Pike officiating. Attendants Gwen Ransberry and Dick Wood, reception at the bride’s home, guests from Peterborough Toronto Bowmanville Mulbrook Pontypool and Orono. The couple will reside in Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtonville Parsonage
Mary Helen Hoy
James Hoy
Gwen Ransberry
Dick Wood
Lawrence Winslow
North Bay
Ottawa
States
Orono
Peterborough
Toronto
Bowmanville
Mulbrook
Pontypool
John Sarchuk
Bill Hoy
Robert Stainton
Stephens Jones Nuptials At Orono United Church
Hileen Isabel Jones and Donald Keith Stephens wed at Orono United Church on Saturday June 19 1954 with Rev John Kitchen officiating. The reception followed at home with family and friends, gifts noted from GM Oshawa staff, two pre wedding showers, and post ceremony celebrations and gifts leading to their Bowmanville residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono United Church
Hileen Isabel Jones
Cecil Jones
Donald Keith Stephens
Stephens
Upton Stephens
Bowmanville
John Kitchen
Juliet
Carolyn Jones
Donald Plam
Donald Stephens
Hwileen Jones
Department 36
General Motors
Oshawa
Eileen Jones
Maureen McKenna
Joanne Cornish
Ed. Neilson
Ontario Highways Department undergoes major reorganization
Hon. George H. Doucett announces complete reorganization of Ontario Department of Highways effective Monday June 14. Deputy Minister M. A. Elson and Chief Engineer W. A. Clarke lead a five section administration with Directors of Planning Personnel and more plus 18 division engineers and 19 municipal engineers across Ontario. M. N. McIlrwen moves to District No. 7 Port Hope as part of the new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Highways
George H. Doucett
J. D. Woods
Gordon, Limited
M. A. Elson
W. A. Clarke
Department of Highways
Toronto
Onirio
King’s Highways
Department of Highways’ Municipal Affairs
King’s
Province of
Ontario
M. N. Mclrwen
Port Hope
Seventy-Five Attend Horticultural Picnic At Orono Park
Around seventy five persons attended the Annual Picnic of the District Horticultural Association at Orono Park last Wednesday. Twenty five came from Orono with attendees from Woodville Fenelon Falls Bobcaygeon Peterborough Newcastle and Agincourt. Speakers included Mr Clark secretary of the Ontario Horticultural Association and Mr Triffin Agincourt President of the local district association. The group visited the Forestry Station Lang Memorial Chapel and the Orono United Church before enjoying picnic lunches and a sociable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severty
District Horticultural Association
Orono Park
Orono
Woodville
Fenelon Falls
Bobcaygeon
Peterborough
Newcastle
Agincourt
Clark
Ontario Horticultural Association
Triffin
Lang Memorial Chapel
Orono United Church
Evening Auxiliary Meeting at Home of President
The Evening Auxiliary held its regular monthly gathering at president Hileen Billings home with about thirty two members present. Weather forced indoor social time on the lawn. Devotional led by Rena Tamblyn Alma Cuttell Eileen Billings and Dorothy Bailey focused on Time. Games and contests followed with lunch served. District notes report municipal engineer D A Gorrie oversees Ontario districts and Marsden transfer to Toronto District No 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileen Billings
Rena Tamblyn
Alma Cuttell
Eileen Billings
Dorothy Bailey
Ontario
D. A. Gorrie
Marsden
Toronto
Mrs. Halpenny Keynote at W A Special Sunday Service
Mrs. J L Halpenny of Toronto, former Dominion Council president, spoke as guest speaker at a Wo man’s Association service. Rev John Kitchen led the service, Mrs E Rainey read the lesson The Good Samaritan, with a large choir and special duets by Mrs A A Drummond and Mrs Geo Carson. The gathering, addressing duties and fellowship, heard of Halpenny’s Canada wide travels and her forthcoming World Council Assembly delegation. The collection pleasingly exceeded expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kitchen
E. Rainey
A. A. Drummond
Geo. Carson
J. L. Halpenny
Toronto
Dominion Council
Woman’s Association
A. A. Crowle
W.A
Orono Orphans Banquet Highlights Sportsmenship and Plans
About 47 attended a Monday evening banquet at the Ehnhurst Hotel in Newcastle for the Orono Orphans Tockey Club. Guests praised the team’s clean play last season, with a telegram of congratulations from Tory Gregg. The club plans to enter the Intermediate Class again, use Port Hope Arena as home, and may add or replace a few players. Officers were elected with Meg West as secretary treasurer and Dan as manager. a softball team was proposed with coach Clifford Coolper, and a Junior Hockey Club discussion was tabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Orphans Tockey Club
Ehnhurst
Newcastle
Tory Gregg
Wingham
OFLA
Port Hope Arena
Ahe
Meg. West
Sec
Dan Manager
Eric Johnson
Messrs
We BH. Carman
Bruce Tennant
Albert West
Mer
Clifford Coolper
Ontario
Orono Pupils Top Field Day Honors in Newcastle Meet
Orono Public School led the field at the Annual Field Day sponsored by the Teachers Association and the Newcastle Lions Club. Starkville won rural honors with 29 points while Orono led urban schools with 61 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Clarke Township
Newcastle
Teachers’ Association
Lions Club of
Kendal
Orono School
Ann Woodyard
Lynda Tyrrell
Sharon Tamblyn
Eric Carleton
Wayne
Antioch
Bruce Todd
Starkville
Patsy Page
Brown’s
Harry Rupery
Ruth Getlick
Cowanville
Wayne Bailey
Newcastle Lions Carnival Friday Night at Ball Park
Newcastle Lions Club hosts annual carnival at Newcastle Ball Park beginning 7 PM with a softball game between Newcastle Ladies and Orono. carnival admission is free after the game. Tug of War, bingo, and amusements accompany a grand prize Peterborough boat draw. Proceeds fund Newcastle Lion Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Lions Club
Newcastle
Newcastle Ball Park
Ball Park
Kendal Kirby
Orono
Newtonville
Shaw's
Newscastle
Prand
Peterborough
A & HP. Scott
Atwater
Newcastle Lion Charities
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Orono Turf Club
Higene
Uxbridge
Bennie McBain
Colborne
Lady Henley B
Brooklin
Elgin Wenger
Brighton
Billy Mahone
Millbrook
Guy C. Grattan
Cobourg
Peter M. Grattan
Trenton
Flo Blacklock
Miss
Lady Abddell
Brienton
San Elgin
Chestnut L
Rex Brooke
Lily Grattan
Virginia Fleet
D. L. Grattan
Bessie B. Sultan
Tom Royal
Oro Station
Earl’s Prince Charming
Antigonish
N.S
Dandy Hanover
Flash Grattan B
Edwin C
Louie Abbedale
Tim’s Ace
Peterboro
Rich Abbey
Rose Belwin
Goldie Hal
Royal Beulah
Peter Haliburton
Miss Highlight
Thor Grattan
Hal Grattan Patch
Miss Chipso
Indian River
Calumet Baldwin
Port Perry
Guilty
Campbellford
Stephens Jones
Eben Jones
Centre St
Hileen Jones
Brooks Cowan
Hileen
Harold Best
Eileen
Mary Jones
Holm
Morrish
Glenn Alin
Cecil White
Jane
Donald
Dept of Highway
Mrs. Halpenny
Elva Ann Robinson
Eric Naylor
David Wright
Crooked Creek
Mary Reid
Fay Rudman
Ray Couroux
Gary McMacken
Sixth Line
Rosemary Noden
Heather Rutherford
Tommy Simpson
Kenneth Martinell
Peggie Simpson
Carole Grant
Leskard
Peter Reynolds
Gary McCulolugh
June Madill
Lynn Stephenson
Nelda Edwards
Charlie Trim
Bobby McHarris
Clarke Union
Earle Merlin
Mildred Guay
Stark
Susan Foster
Gary McCullough
Jonson
Brown
Hannah Albin
Betty Harris
Cyril Merlin
Linda Westhouser
Linda Allen
Dale Imlach
Port Granby
Gary McMackin
Harry Kupery
Michael de Paepe
Madelon Allen
Elva Reid
Juanita Murray
Jim Scott
Billy Williams
Laurie Thompson
Joan
Falls
Judy Hancock
Nancy Simpson
Ralph Kennedy
Wayne Foster
Lockhart’s
Everett Couvier
Bobby Harris
Clarke
Loeckhart
Ken
Newcastle Lions
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