Carbon Monoxide Warning Leads to Driver Permit Question
A coroner jury urged adding a carbon monoxide danger questionnaire to driver's permit applications after the February 1966 death of Edward Strong in Pontypool. Four teen passengers survived unaware of muffler and exhaust risks. The case highlights hazardous car conditions and public safety awareness.
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Millbrook Area
Edward Charles Strong
RR 1
Pontypool
Department of Transport
Strong
Durham County Rd
Manvers Township
Charles Calvin
W. G. Urry
Durham MPP outlines area road program for 1967
Alex Carruthers MPP for Durham reports an extensive highway plan from Queen's Park. It covers reconstruction of Highway 7A from Bethany to 115, rebuilt 115 at County Rd 10 to Millbrook, 18 mile paving of Highway 28 north from South Monaghan, and completion of the 28 overpass at 115. The plan includes resurfacing 115 westward 7.5 miles and Bowmanville area contracts for grading drainage paving and bridge work on Super Creek.
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Mosport
Alex Carruthers
Durham
Queen’s Park
Duram County
Bethany
Millbrook
Bowmanville
Super Creek
West Banches
Orono Atom Hockey Wins Local Tournament Championship
The Orono Atom hockey club captured the Orono Atom tournament with a 3-2 overtime victory over Millbrook for the championship. Newcastle beat Bowmanville 5-2 to claim the consolation trophy as Orono and Wellington vie for the Eastern Ontario Championship.
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Orono Atom
Orono
Newcastle
Millbrook
Bowmanville
Steve Allen
Keith Powell
Clarke Library Sees Rise in February Loans
Clarke Public Library reports February 1967 loans total 1275, up from February 1966 by 168, with 611 for children. The year end total volumes stands at 330. Open hours extended to Thursday 4 to 5 PM and $200 funded purchase of children’s books from Women’s Canadian Club grant.
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Bruce Mercer
Clarke Public Library
I. Hallowell
Women's Canadian Club of Toronto
Orono
Complete Skating Tests At Orono Club February 1967
Orono Figure Skating Club held tests on February 19 1967 with skaters Diane Boyd Lynn Lowery Linda McLaren Carol Ann Caldwell Doug Lycett Marilyn West Diane Boyd Barbara Gustar Kathy Guster Linda McLaren Mary Lowery Glenda Tennant Nancy Forrester Kay Gustar Caroline Johnson Adele Myles Ronda Tennant Sally Staples Craig Tennant. Judges were Mrs Norma Norris Oshawa Mr Glenholme Hughes Bowmanville Mr Stanley J Churchley.
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Orono Figure Skating Club
Diane Boyd
Lynn Lowery
Linda McLaren
Carol Ann Caldwell
Doug Lycett
Marilyn West
Barbara Gustar
Kathy Guster
Mary Lowery
Glenda Tennant
Nancy Forrester
Kay Gustar
Caroline Johnson
Adele Myles
Ronda Tennant
Ten Fox
Sally Staples
Craig Tennant
Norma Norris
Oshawa
Glenholme Hughes
Bowmanville
Stanley J. Churchley
Red Cross Annual Appeal Calls for Local Support
March marks Red Cross month as Bowmanville and District branch raises funds to sustain services in Orono and surrounding areas. The drive lists blood donations, home nursing training, first aid awards, loan equipment, disaster relief clothing and shelter, emergency aid, water safety courses, and ongoing demonstrations to benefit 1650 people in four areas. Campaign head Mrs Grady seeks volunteers to canvass and urges public support to continue aiding less fortunate neighbors.
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Red Cross
Canada
Bowmanville and District
Orono
Red Coss
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Durham Liberals
Tories
Eric Richard Lovekin
Liberal Party
Hall
Mr. Lovekin
Roger M. Kirkpatrick
Port Hope
Leslie Fros
Ontario
John Robarts
Voltaire
Dr. Pangloss
Goebbels
Ship of State
Lovekin
Clarke Township
J. P. Lovekin
Bob Nixon
Dick Lovekin
E. R
Dick’ Lovekin
Liberal
Robert Nixon
E. R. Lovekin
South Monaghan
Orono Atoms
Robert Henderson
Chris Robinson
Douglas Black
David Armstrong
John Gilbert
Glen Tennant Transport Trophy
Wellington
Orono Bantams
the Arena
Orone
Clarke Library
R. Forrester
Scouts and Guides
Women’s Work Committee For
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