Orono Chamber Debates Rink Funds and Civic Projects
The Orono Chamber of Commerce held a long meeting with 14 members present. Officers reported a rink fund deficit of about 787 dollars after transfers and expenses while promising future work on fireproofing and a potential five thousand dollar credit. Committees discussed store hours, parking, dog control, township hall cleanup, and street improvements. They approved a Carnival for August 19 and a Colt Stake harness race on June 20, and explored forming an industrial investment group and hospital feasibility in Clarke Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Chamber of Commerce
Orono
Donald Staples
Crono Rink Fund
Gordon Watson
Chamber
Special Rink Fund
Special Rink
Carnival
Staples
Merchant’s Committee
H. Carman
Mill Street
Cotter
Plan For Orone Guide Banquet March Meeting
The Local Association of Girl Guides met at Mrs. Norman Allin's home with seven members. Officers announced Mrs. Gilbart's resignation as District Commissioner and discussed Guide Conference in Toronto April 2–3 and hosting a mother and daughter banquet around March 31 or April 1. A lunch followed and April meeting was planned at Mrs. Gladys Gamsby's home.
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Association of Girl Guides
Norman Allin
Merle Gilbart
L.A
Gilbart
G. M. Linton
Newtonville
Newcastle Guides
Turkey
Gladys Gamsby
Debate Sub division Control At Chamber Meeting
At the Orono Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday evening an hour long discussion considered Sub division Control. R R Waddell argued the present by law could be repealed and replaced with a properly passed measure. He warned the by law would hinder growth in Orono by requiring 15 000 square foot lots without public water or sewage. He favored keeping control only in surrounding areas where land is plentiful and noted several houses could not have been built under the current rule. E H Samuel supported enforce of the by law to aid orderly building. H M Mercer said most of the village is developed and little impact would be felt. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Duvall
Chamber Hospital
Clarke Council
Clarke Township
Clarke
A. J. McGill
McGill
Peterborough
Ontario Hospital Services
Orone Chamber of Commerce
R. R. Waddell
Waddell
Orono
Mr. Waddell
Orone
E. H. Samuel
H. M. Mercer
Twin Oaks Motel Acquired by Toronto Couple
The Twin Oaks Motel on Highway 115 south of Orono is under new management. Jack and Calombe Keon of Toronto purchased it from Fred Barnard and took possession in March. Mrs Keon retains interest in her Toronto store.
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Twin Oaks
Highway 115
Orono
Jack
Calombe Keon
Toronto
Macist
Fred Barnard
Keon
Heather Rebekah Lodge Holds March Meeting and Catering Plans
Heather Rebekah Lodge No. 334 met at CCF Hall on Tuesday March 10 with Sister Hattie Wilson presiding and Sister Elizabeth Cornish standing in for the Vice Grand. Five officers were absent as reports covered Benevolent duties catering for Beaver Lumber Orono and a High School commencement. plans for a May Masonic Dinner and a March 24 birthday program were announced.
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Heather Rebekah Lodge No
C.C.F
Hattie Wilson
Noble Grand
Elizabeth Cornish
Irene Heron
Major
Dunlop
Beaver Lumber Company
Orono
Gladys Gamsby
Assembly
Mabel Maybee
Heather Lodge
Maybelle Rebekahy
Port Perry
Luella Kennedy
Oshawa Lodge No. 3
Oshawa
Oshawa No. 3
Ganaraska Lodge
Port Hope
Bowmanville
Aims Of W A Reviewed By Mrs Ives At Orono
The March meeting of the Women’s Annuals group in Orono was chaired by Mrs H Allen. Devotional duties included a Scripture reading, a solo, and an inspirational story. Resignations and appointments were discussed, plus planning for a smorgasbord and a two day Five Oaks trip. A guest speaker Mrs C Ives of Bowmanville spoke as president of the Presbytery.
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W.A
H. Allen
Long
W. Robinson
John
Rolph
Drummond
My Cathedral
Neil Rainey
Wood
Sherwin
L. Bowins
Five Oaks
J. C. Tamblyn
Mr. Long
Oshawa
Active Mind Purpose Challenge For Grads At Orono High
Commencement exercises at Orono High School in Township Hall on March 6 recognized graduates with awards diplomas and certificates. Guest speaker W C McMaster urged graduates to develop an active mind master language and a clear therefore guiding their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono High School
A. A. H. Stirke
Durham County District High School Board
Strike
the Times
W. C. McMaster
B.A
B.paed
Copp Clarke Publishing Company
Toronto
W. W. Watt
McMaster
Sym
Valedictorian Kathleen Geach Opens Orono High 1958
Kathleen Geach of the O H S graduating class of 1958 delivered a memorable valedictory at Friday commencement. Her address recalled the hardships of exams and promises to study harder while noting school trips, formals, and teenage pursuits of the era in a nostalgic tone.
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Kathleen Geach
O.H S
Orono High School
Madelon Cowan Weds Robert May in Orono Church
Madelon Ina Mae Cowan and Robert Gerald May married in Orono United Church on February 28 1959 with Rev Basil E Long officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brooks Cowan, wore a ivory gown and attendants in Paris red gowns. reception at Oddfellows Hall Orono. The couple will reside in Brooklyn Ontario. Madelon is a nurse. Bob is a carpenter and scout leader.
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Madelon Ina Mae Cowan
Robert May
Madelon
Ina Mae Cowan
Robert Gerald May
Orono United Church
Basil E. Long
Brooks
Cowan
Orono
Gladys May
Reuben May
Scarboro
Ontario
Glenda Cowan
Dorothy May
Gladys McMillan
Paris
Jack May
Douglas May
Francis Cowan
Oddfellow’s
Caroline Jones
W. E. C. Workman
Madeline
Daytona
Florida
Brooklyn
Orono High School
Ontario Hospital
Whitby
C.g.lt
Bob
R. H. King
Ryerson Technical School
Danforth Technical School
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Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Wm. Reid
Dane
Orone Turf Club
Reid
Found
W. H. Carman
Heather Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
Mary
Barrett
Mabel Tennant
Elsie Jones
M. J. Tamblyn
Christian Fellowship
Bol
Jesus
Valedictorian
Ing
Mr. Ford
P. A
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