Orono Continuation School Hosts Commencement Night
Last Friday March 3 Orono Continuation School presented a packed town hall evening of music and graduation honors. Doreen Cornish Jean Fee Joan Harness Dawn Moffat Nellie Wright Orville Chatterton Peter Chmara Donald Goode Laverne Boyd James Lowery William Rutherford received Intermediate Certificates while Roy C Forrester earned a Secondary Diploma.
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Orono
Doreen Cornish
Jean Fee
Joan Harness
Dawn Moffat
Nellie Wright
Orville Chatterton
Peter Chmara
Donald Goode
Laverne Boyd
James Lowery
William Rutherford
Rev. S. Littlewood
June Goode
Jean Syer
Marjorie McLaren
Robert Cooper
Daniel Chmara
Roy ‘C. Forrester
Roy Forrester
London
Ontario
Royal Canadian Navy
A. A. Drummond
W. E. Armstrong
Carol Staples
Anna Staples
Evelyn Stapleton
Mont Richardson
Murray Paterson
Margaret Mackinnon
C. B. Tyrrell
Annual Social Evening at Park St Church
The Women’s Association of Park St Church hosts a social evening on Friday March 17 for the congregation and friends. Toronto reader Mr W G Hay will read from Drummond’s books and share his life story. Mrs A A Drummond and Miss Arlene Northcutt perform with other local talent. Refreshments served. Admission 25 and 15 cents.
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Women’s Association of
Park St. Church
W. G. Hay
Toronto
Wm. Drummond
A. A. Drummond
Arlene Northcutt
Bowmanville
Tree Planting Week Urges Forest to Secure Water Supply
A farmer notes deep wells and large tree plantings as keys to clean water. Bowmanville and Beeton showcase forests protecting springs. Governments plan more planting, but individuals must lead. Orone Chamber of Commerce signals next week’s Tree Planting feature.
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Bowmanville
Tyrone
Beeton
Ontario
Allies seize Mt Roccamonfia in muddy Italian fight
In heavy mud and under stiff German resistance, Allied Fifth Army advances up the mountains toward Rome. Mt Roccamonfia has fallen to the Allies and German positions are collapsing on Mt Camino as 25 pounders move through a flooded, muddy lane in the Roccamonfina area.
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Fifth Army
Italy
Rome
Mt.Roccamonfia
Mt. Camino
Roccamonfina
New Health Plan Spotlighted in Ottawa
The proposed National Health Act aims to provide medical and hospital services to all and full dental care for children under 16. It would cost about 250 million dollars plus administration, funded by 100 million from the Dominion and 150 million from the public. Single and married rates vary by income, with caps. a single person earning 1,000 would pay 22.20 yearly, while 2,200 and up would reach 74. The plan seeks universal coverage regardless of income, announced to the Social Security Committee by Hon. Ian Mackenzie.
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Canada
Ottawa
Dominion
House of Commons
Ian Mackenzie
Pensions and National Health
Wo Man’s Missionary Society Holds March Meeting
The Wo man’s Missionary Society met in Park i St Sunday School room on Tuesday March 7 with president Mrs M H Staples presiding. Delegates were chosen for the Presbyterial at Bowmanville March 16. Newcastle Auxiliary invited Orono Auxiliary to their Faster meeting. no Easter speaker, April meeting planned. Mrs Staples spoke on the Great Fraternity and Mrs Drummond on the gospel of John.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
Park i St
M. H.staples
Bowmanville
M. H. Staples
Mellor
Newcastle
Orono
W.M.S
Staples
Drummond
16th Annual Oshawai Presbyterial Meeting Announcement
The Oshawai Presbyterial of the WMS United Church of Canada sets its 16th annual gathering at Trinity United Church Bowmanville on Thursday March 16. Miss Maimie Gollan of The Church of All Nations Toronto will address the morning session. Miss Winnifred Thomas Dominion Board General Secretary will speak in the afternoon and lead the Open Forum.
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Oshawai Presbyterial
W.M.S
The
United Church of Canada
Trinity United Church
Bowmanville
Maimie Gollan
Church of All ‘Nations
Toronto
Winnifred Thomas
Dominion Board
Four unfurnished room for rent in Orono
Small ad states four unfurnished rooms available apply to Miss Eva Patterson in Orono with reference a 8 c.
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Eva Patterson
Orono
One-horse Wagon in Good Order For Sale
A single wagon in good order is available. Apply to Geo. Butters, phone 45 r 19, Orono.
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Geo. Butters
Orono
Goat Freshening Notice for H Leverington Farm
Goat due to freshen March 21st applies to H Leverington R R No 2 Orono a 8 p.m. Readiness for milking and care noted in farm notice.
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H. Leverington
R.R
Orono
Classified Cedar Posts Offer at Times Office
A short classified note advertises cedar posts for sale with contact at the Times office in Orono and a phone number.
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Times
Orono
Cucumbers Wanted for Pickling at Canadian Canners Ltd
Growers interested in expanding cucumber acreage for pickling, contact Canadian Canners Ltd. in Bowmanville by mail or phone 782 d-11-e.
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Canadian Canners Ltd
Bowmanville
New Castle Community Hall Dance Set For March Seventeenth
The Board of Management will host a dance at the Community Hall on Friday March seventeenth starting at nine o clock. Russ Creighton's Variety Dance Band will attend.
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Board of Management
Newcastle Community Hall
Russ Creighton
Sale Notice for Mrs Wilson Property Near Port Hope
On Saturday March 18 the property of Mrs Wm Wilson Lot 13 Concession Hope Township one mile north of Port Hope on Petersborough Highway will be sold with all farm stock implements hay grain and related items. Jack Reid Auctioneer.
Clarke Union Home and School Club Meeting Notice
Clarke Union Home and School Club will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening March 14. Mr BE A Summers Agricultural Representative will be the speaker. A good programme is assured. Mr Vernon Saunders of Toronto visited his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Saunders last week.
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Clarke Union Home and School
BE. A. Summers
Vernon Saunders
Toronto
Arthur Saunders
Grace of living and working together study session
Group 4 took the study book for a chapter titled the Grace of living and working together. Miss Davy introduced the chapter and Mrs. Walsh spoke on home and church collaboration in India and China. Mrs. Littlewood discussed village life in India. The meeting closed with prayers by Mrs. Staples.
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Miss Davy
Red Cross Monthly Meeting Seeks Knitters and Fabric
The Orange Hall hosted the regular Red Cross meeting last Thursday afternoon led by Vice-President Mrs. W J E Armstrong. Knitters are needed for seamen helmets and dark material for quilt blocks. quilters in the workroom, overseen by Mrs. Bebee, are kept busy. A letter from Norman Bruton noted a Christmas parcel and a New Year card from Harry Scett. Treasurer's report shows a balance on hand of 349.64 with receipts from a fancy work booth and other small items totaling 21.90
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Red Cross
Orange Hall
W. JE. Armstrong
Dean
Bebee
Norman Bruton
Harry Scett
Will Disband Orono Cubs For Present
The Central Committee of the Orono Boy Scout movement met at Rev. S. Littlewood’s home. They reported $192 in the bank with $25 to be given to the Red Cross and $150 to be placed in Victory bonds. The Osbs are to be disbanded for the time being and the Scout membership to be reorganized with boys aged 11% to train six months, then promoted to Scouts at age twelve.
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Orono Boy Scout Movement
S. Littlewood
J. J. Mellor
Boy Scouts
Red Cross Finance Committee
Mellor
Scugog
Enniskillen
Bowmanville
Port Perry
Pontypool
Newcastle
Orono
Newtonville
Kendal
Blackstock
Central Committee
Osbs
Red Cross Skating Party Promises Evening of Fun
On Friday March 10 Orono Red Cross Society finance committee hosts skating from 8 to 10 with prizes for best comic costumes and oldest skater. Card games start at 9 in town hall basement, hot refreshments at 10:30, and a dance 11 onward. Admission 50 cents, proceeds to the Red Cross. Weather forecast favorable.
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Orono
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Meat Ration Suspended To Relieve Congestion
Wartime Prices and Trade Board announces a temporary meat ration suspension to ease congestion in packing houses. Surplus due to limited overseas shipping prompts the move. rationing may resume when wastage danger ends or local shortages loom. Farmers may slaughter for direct sale to households during the suspension.
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Prices and Trade Board
Scouts Offer Chance for Boys to Prove Worthiness
The speaker states that boys will be given a chance to join the Scouts and it is up to them whether they will be accepted based on their actions and character.
Farmers Back Confederation Urges Unity in Durham County
Canvassers report strong support for the Confederation of Agriculture with 123 of 129 cards in Clatee Township and 25 of 26 in Mangers Township pledging membership. Clarke Township shows unanimous support from James Nixon, with many canvassers yet to report. The secretary asks for rapid submission to bolster farmers voices for better prices and a non political, united industry.
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J. J. Mellor
Clarke Township
Durham County
Confederation of Agriculture
Farmers of
Canada
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Pack Town Hall
Reader’s Digest
Donald Staples
L. G. McGinnis
R. C. Rosborough
Niagara Falls
Alan Cornish
McGinnis
Pyramid Building
Arkansas Traveller
Beck
Professor Squair
Park St
Orone Chamber of Commerce
W.M.S. Meeting
Clarke Union
Sasvoeorpoteoneee Fanbessoersoeoteey
Sreseneneneneneny Saasceea Vanesbenia Oe
Orono Cubs
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