Agricultural society meeting reviews Toronto convention
Durham County Agricultural Society directors and their wives met in Orono on March 2 to hear Mrs. J R Cooper report on the Toronto convention. The event featured a cordial supper, head table honors, community singing, and excerpts from speeches urging stronger, longer lasting fairs with broader participation and updated prize structures.
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Durham Co. Agricultural Society
Orono Town Hall
J. R. Cooper
Toronto
W.H. Carwuthers
KE. A. Summers
W. F. Rickard
M.P
Hill
Madoc
Association
Page
Barrie
Agricultural Societies of
J. L. Wilson
Agricultural Society
Mr. Carroll
The
Fairs Association
Fire alarm rouses Orono as early blaze is quickly controlled
In the early hours of Sunday the Orono fire alarm sounded at 4 30 am, sending W J Riddell and the engine to Mr Astridge’s residence. Fire started in a ceiling near a stove pipe, caused by overheated material, and was extinguished upon arrival with only a ceiling hole as damage. Mrs Riddell and Miss Ollie Davey awakened the firefighters and braved the cold to ring the bell.
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Orono
W. J. Riddell
Mr. Astridge
Dean’s Bakery
Ollie Davey
Ollie
Oshawa Juniors Upset Marlboros 2–1 To Reach Finals
Oshawa juniors defeated Marlboro 2 to 1 at Galt to knock Toronto out of the playoffs amid controversy over game venue. Over 500 Oshawa fans traveled to watch as Forster in goal starred and the Oshawa team celebrated.
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Oshawa
Marlboro
Toronto
Galt
Oshawa Ice
Motor City
Marlboros
Oshawa Executive
Oshawa Times
Orme Gamsby
O.H.A
Forster
Orono Times
Nuff
Bowmanville
Orono
Dick Patterson
Glenn Tamblyn
Robbie Cooper
Frank Pearson
Choice of Canadian Conservative leader unlikely until summer
The Daily Telegraph notes the succession race after R B Bennett faces a slow process with no clear favorite. Vincent Massey Senator Meighen and R J Manion are among the most favored figures discussed as potential successors.
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Daily Telegraph
London
R. B. Bennett
Vincent Massey
Meighen
R. J. Manion
Old Lady's Secret To Longevity Is Regular Bed Rest
A 90 year old woman explained her long peaceful life by saying she faced life’s every emergency by going to bed. Her practical answer highlights rest as a coping strategy for adversity.
War Clouds Offer No Silver Lining Says Analyst
An analyst argues the ongoing conflict brings no favorable outcomes or relief, describing the war as a persistent burden with no clear benefits. The comment emphasizes prolonged hardship for civilians and uncertain future prospects.
Horticultural Society Social Draws Large Attendance
The Horticultural Society hosts a social evening drawing a large turnout. The report mixes memories of horse trading antics by Hank Smith with several curling results from the past week and notes a cancelled game due to the society event.
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Horticultural Society
Horticultural Society hosts evening lecture in Council Chamber
Newcastle Horticultural Society members and friends attended a social evening in the Council Chamber. John F Clarke gave slides on English gardens and trees in the province while Mrs Clarke sang four solos with Mrs Staples on piano. The gathering, chaired by M H Staples, ended with crokinole, 500 and a village lunch at 1 am.
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Council Chamber
Newcastle Horticultural Society
John F. Clarke
Clark
M. H. Staples
Horticultural Society
O. W. Rolph
John Clark
M. Davy
W A Meeting of Park St United Church Women
The W A of Park St United Church held a March 8 meeting in the school room with President Mrs Stutt presiding. Secretary duties were covered by Mrs Tamblyn in Mrs Hoars absence. The group opened with prayers and hymns and discussed minutes treasurer finance reports and correspondence.
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W. A
Park St. United Church
Stutt
J. Tamiblyn
W. Hoar
Russell Best
R. Rainey
Tamblyn
Clarke Township Man Breaks Leg in Log Skid Accident
Edward Copping of Clarke Township suffered a right leg broken in three places while skidding logs in the Port Lot 16 swamp. He reportedly was unconscious briefly. Harvey Morgan alerted help and Copping was taken to Bowmanville hospital for setting the fractures.
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Edward Copping
Clarke Township
Port Lot
Harvey Morgan
Mr. Copping
Mr. Lee
Mr. Morgan
Manning
Bowmanville Hospital
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Oshawa Juniors
Carroll
Women’s Department
Miss McDermid
Miss Shicter
Women’s Institute
Institute
Kelly
Almonte
Hockey News
Bowmanville Midgets
Hank
Smith
Alfred
Ralph
Henry Rowe
Henry
Hank” Smith
O. W. Rouph
A. West
A. ‘West
O. W
West
Mr. J. Clark
England
W. A. Meeting
Jesus
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