Forty Horses Compete At Orono Raceway Saturday
Over forty fairness horses raced in twelve heats at Orono Raceway setting a local track record and drawing a near seven hundred crowd. The Orono Turf Club scheduled more races for Saturday July 3 with results led by Higene, Elgin Wenger, Rex Brooke, Tom Royal, Tim's Ace, and Miss Highlight among others. Celia's Counsel still holds the track record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Raceway
Dr. Cowie
Bowmanville
Jack Reid
Crono
A. W. Glenney
Newcastle
Gadabout
Celia
Orono Turf Club
Wood Hoy Nuptials in Newtonville Parsonage
A June 12 1954 wedding in Newtonville united Mary Helen Hoy and Keith Egerton Wood with Rev. Pike officiating. The bride wore a nylon net gown with chantilly lace and a lily of the valley veil. attendants wore peach net gowns. Guests came from Peterborough Toronto Bowmanville Mulbrook Pontypool and Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtonville Parsonage
Mary Helen Hoy
James Hoy
Gwen Ransberry
Stephens Jones Nuptials At Orono United Church
Hileen Isabel Jones and Donald Keith Stephens wed at Orono United Church with Rev. John Kitchen officiating. The bride wore white nylon tulle and lace with a Juliet cap, carrying red roses. groomsman was Donald Plam. The couple will reside in Bowmanville.
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
Changes in Ontario Highways Department Reorganization
Hon. George H. Doucett announces a complete reorganization of Ontario's Department of Highways effective June 14. The new structure centers 18 division engineers and 19 municipal engineers with five directorates under Deputy Minister M. A. Elson and Chief Engineer W. A. Clarke, plus new branches handling planning personnel services finances and motor vehicle registration.
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
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 week. Twenty five were 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 of Agincourt President of the local district association. The group visited the Forestry Station Lang Memorial Chapel and the Orono United Church then shared picnic lunches and a sociable afternoon.
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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 Held Indoors By Weather
The regular monthly Evening Auxiliary meeting at president Eileen Billings home saw thirty two members attend. A lawn social was moved indoors due to rain but spirits stayed high. Rena Tamblyn Alma Cuttell Eileen Billings and Dorothy Bailey led a Time themed devotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hileen Billings
Rena Tamblyn
Alma Cuttell
Eileen Billings
Dorothy Bailey
Mrs Halpenny Speaks At W A Special Sunday
Mrs Halpenny of Toronto, past Dominion Council president, gave the guest address at a Wo man’s Association service. She outlined travels across Canada, emphasized stewardship citizenship and fellowship, and noted her upcoming World Council assembly delegation. The service featured Rev John Kitchen, a full choir, and duets by Mrs A A Drummond and Mrs Geo Carson. The collection was gratifying.
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
Orphans Banquet Highlights Community Support and Plans
About 47 attended the Orono Orphans Tockey Club banquet at the Ehnhurst Hotel in Newcastle. Guests praised the team’s clean play and sportsmanship, with a telegram from Tory Gregg. The club plans to remain in the Intermediate Class and use Port Hope Arena as home venue, with minor player changes anticipated. Officers elected include Meg West as secretary treasurer Dan manager Eric Johnson assistant manager and Bruce Tennant director. A softball team is to be formed with coach Clifford Coolper, aiming for Ontario playdowns. Junior Hockey sponsorship was discussed but deferred due to local player availability.
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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 Dominate Field Day Meet
Pupils from Clarke Township public schools competed in Newcastle in the annual Field Day co sponsored by the Teachers Association and the Lions Club. Orono topped urban points with 61 while Starkville led rural with 29. Awards went to numerous boys and girls across age groups with names including Ann Woodyard Lynda Tyrrell Sharon Tamblyn Eric Carleton Wayne Bailey and June Madill.
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Clarke Township
Newcastle
Teachers’ Association
Lions Club of
Orono
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
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
Joan
Falls
Judy Hancock
Nancy Simpson
Ralph Kennedy
Crono
Wayne Foster
Lockhart’s
Everett Couvier
Bobby Harris
Clarke
Newtonville
Loeckhart
Ken
Newcastle Lions Carnival Friday Night At Ball Park
Newcastle Lions Club hosts annual carnival at Newcastle Ball Park starting 7 pm with a softbal game vs Orono Ladies. Carnival admission is free after the game. prizes include a Peterborough boat and trailer. Proceeds aid Newcastle Lion Charities.
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Newcastle Lions
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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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
Port Hope
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
Dick Wood
Lawrence Winslow
North Bay
Ottawa
States
Mulbrook
Pontypool
John Sarchuk
Bill Hoy
Robert Stainton
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
King’s
Province of
M. N. Mclrwen
D. A. Gorrie
Marsden
Mrs. Halpenny
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
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