Northumberland and Durham Counties Report Deficit of 5276
The auditors report for the year ending December 31 1940 was received and referred to the Finance Committee. The county shows a deficit of 5276 21 mainly due to an over expenditure of 4888 20 in roads. The balance sheet lists assets of 5147 487.25 and liabilities of 60051 62 with a general deficit of 5276 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland and
Durham _ Counties Council
County Roads Department
Highways Department
Supreme Court of Ontario
General Revenue
Administration of Justice
Red Cross Tea at Orange Hall June 26
The Orone and District Branch of the Red Cross hosts an afternoon tea in the work room at the Orange Hall on Thursday June 26. Tea from 3 p m DST and a silver collection for the Red Cross. attendees urged to bring a companion.
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Orone and District
The
Red Cross
Orange Hall
D.S.T
Scouts Organize Monthly Salvage Drive For Paper And Metal
Government officials express disappointment with salvage response for paper rags and iron. In Orono district the Boy Scouts will collect waste monthly, keeping a list of volunteers to call on. First collection set for Saturday June 28 and then every fourth Saturday. To join, contact Scout Master J. J. Mellor at 40 10 Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Canada
Orono
Scout Court of Honor
J. J. Mellor
No New Oil Burners Allowed to be Installed
George R. Cottrelle, Oil Controller of Canada, ordered banning installation of new oil burning equipment and prohibiting sale distribution or purchase of fuel oil bunker oil or furnace oil for heating or motive units not now requiring oil. The measure replaces a 1940 order and forbids oils for new burners of any size. Cottrelle said the move protects existing oil users amid reduced shipping and heavier wartime demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Cottrelle
Canada
W C T U Meeting Drills Temperance Talk and Plans
Wo man s Christian Temperance Union met at Park Street Church Sunday School room on Tuesday afternoon June 24 with Mrs JH Walsh presiding. The Evangelistic Superintendent spoke on tale bearing and urged temperance in speech. Mrs Walsh reported Hampton convention and announced a press secretary and pianist. No changes were made to Medal Contests. The session ended with a hymn and the Lord s Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s ‘Christian Temperance Union
Park Street
JH. Walsh
HH. Walsh
W.C.T.U
Hampton
Canada’s War Effort Weekly Review June 12–19 1941
Parliament adjourned to November 3 with war cost measures and a $300 million tax plan. Canada sets Army Day June 28 and a national dedication day June 29. Tribal class destroyers begin construction. Major contracts total $13.1 million. US–Canada economic talks launched with joint inquiry committees. Industrial strikes down 22 percent year to date. PM addresses New York Canada Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Munitions and Supply
Canadian Vickers
Montreal
Ordnance, Research Enterprises ‘Ltd
Toronto
Canada
United States
R. A. C. Henry
W. A. Mackintosh
J. G. Bouchacr
Alex. Skelton
H. L. Keenleyside
Department of the Department of External Affairs
New York City
Britain
Clarke Township And Newcastle Lead Durham County In Loan Drive
Clarke Township and Newcastle led Durham County in the Victory Loan Drive, finishing with total county receipts of 1 177 450 against a 900 000 target. District C raised 196 300 toward a 121 000 objective, achieving 194.36 percent, with other districts reporting strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
Newcastle
Durham County
Cartwright Township
Winners in Victory Loan essay contest announced
A large number of essays were submitted in the Victory Loan competition. First prize went to Peter Chmara of S.S. No. 12 Orono. Second prize to Marie Allin of S.S. 9 Lockhart's. Third prize to Pauline Robbins of S.S. No. 15 Leskard.
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Peter Chmara
S.S. No
Orono
Marie Allin
S.sj
Lockhart
Pauline Robbins
Leskard
Decoration Day Services at Orono Cemetery
Decoration Day will be observed at the Orono Cemetery on Sunday June 29. Fraternal Societies are urged to take part in the decorations. Service begins at 2 30 o'clock standard time.
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Orono
Red Cross Dance in Orono Friday Night
Orono Town Hall hosts a Red Cross benefit dance with Galloway's Orchestra on Friday June 27. Admission is 25 cents for all attendees.
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Orono
Local Towns Record Campaign Totals For Fund Drive
Bowmanville exceeded its goal raising 174 700 toward 146 000 for 128 45 percent. Darlington collected 115 750 for 109 18 percent. Port Hope raised 229 350 for 142 46 percent.
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Bowmanville
Darlington
Port Hope
Junior Farmers Field Day Draws Large Crowd
The Ninth Annual Field Day on Saturday June 14 showcased the Dur ham Junior Farmers Association with twelve boys and nine girls softball teams from centres including Kirby Salem Courtice Fleetwood Millbrook Bailieboro Janetville Zion Pontypool Bethany Canton Fairmount and more. Rain halted the hardball finals while girls finals Newcastle Bethany Seniors and boys Section B Janetville Fairmount were set for July 5 at Newcastle. a grand dance raised funds for the British War Victims Fund with about three hundred attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Junior Farmers’ Association
Kirby
Salem
Courtice
Fleetwood
Millbrook
Bailieboro
Janetville
Zion
Pontypool
Bethany
Canton
Fairmount
Hampton
Orono
Newcastle
North
Durham
Red Brown
Mutch
Crono
Sidney Nichols
Mr. Graham
Melville Wood
North Durham
Statement of Receipts and Expenses for June 24 1941
Following statement shows receipts and expenses for the day. Receipts 972.63 and 1901.02. Signed C. T. Miller F. Ande and W. S. Cobbledick. Orono. June 24 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Miller
F. Ande and
W. S. Cobbledick
Engagement of Annie Forbes to Ross Whitaker
Mr and Mrs George Forbes of Kirby announce the engagement of their only daughter Annie to Ross Whitaker youngest son of Mrs Whitaker and the late Mr Whittaker of Toronto. The wedding is set for July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Forbes
Kirby
Annie
Ross Whittaker
Helping Bombed Victims Is Red Cross Main Work
The Canadian Red Cross reports its chief task is distributing relief to bombed civilians. Supplies from Canadian women flow to Britain including blankets jackets dresses and underwear. Money donated for British Bomb Victims is used to buy goods and sustain relief efforts abroad.
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Red Cross
Canada
Portsmouth
Dover
Tyneside
Liverpool
London
Clydesdale
Manchester
England
Canadian
Red ‘Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Carnival
Northumberland
iMain
Provincial Highways Department
Ontario
RED Cross Tea
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Hitler
British War Victims Fund
Clarke Donnybrook Fair
E. A. Summers
C. F. Awde
P. M. Lunn
C. B. Tyrrell
F. O. Cooper
KE. A. Werry
T. A. Reid
E. Smith
Ouree
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