Durham County Sportsmen Plan United Federation Of Clubs
Orono and Port Hope fish and hunt clubs discuss forming a Durham County Federation to pool members and seek greater government fish quotas. Planned mass meeting in Orono on Tuesday March 26 invites all county sportsmen to support joint conservation efforts and broader club cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Fish and Hunt Club
Ganaraskar Fish and Hunt Club
Port Hope
Ganaraska
Orono
Durham County Federation of Sportsmen
Central
Am County
Millbrook
Bewdley
Caesarea
Bowmanville
Durham County
Durham
Port Hope Club
Orono Club
Orono Chamber Debates Police Protection Plan
The Orono Chamber of Commerce met with eight members, discussing police protection options. They reviewed a provincial police plan and a village constable option but rejected a $1,750 salary and car mileage, exploring a later, affordable plan to secure protection.
Government Drops Vegetable Subsidies for 1946 Crops
The Department of Agriculture and War time Prices and Trade Board announce no processing subsidies will be paid on the 1946 crop of tomatoes peas corn and green and waxed beans. Canners' maximum price ceilings on the 1946 pack will rise by an amount equal to the subsidy.
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Department of Agriculture
Prices and Trade Board
Prices Of Maple Sugar To Remain The Same
Ottawa unchanged price schedules and ration rules for 1946 maple products align with 1945. Main season coupons buy two quarts of maple syrup or four pounds sugar. after May 31 syrup coupon value returns to 48 ounces while sugar stays unchanged. Producers’ ceilings apply to Canada light at 3.15 a gallon, medium 2.90, dark 2.65, ungraded 2.40. Canada fancy adds 0.25. Colorimeter grade labeling required.
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Ottawa
Canada
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Durham Member Will Not Resign From Durham Seat
The Hon. Dr. R. P. Vivian stated he will keep his Ontario Legislature seat representing Durham County. He confirmed he plans to remain a Port Hope resident and will return for duties at McGill University while continuing to serve Durham.
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R. P. Vivian
Ontario
Durham
Vivian
Port Hope Hope
McGill University
Durham County
Port Hope
Have You Renewed Your Red Cross Membership
A notice urges renewal of Red Cross memberships for the year and requests fees be left with designated individuals including W. J. Riddell O. W. Rolph Mr. E. B. Duvall Mrs Crysdale and Miss M. McLaren for collection at Crooked Creek Kirby Enterprise Kendal and Darlington.
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Red Cross
Finance Committee
Crono
W. J. Riddell
O. W. Rolph
Leskard
E. B. Duvall
Crooked Creek
Crysdale
Kirby
S. B. Rutherford
Enterprise
M. McLaren
Kendal
Wm. Mercer
Darlington
Wartime Coupon Expiration Rules Detailed
The pink sugar ration coupons 46 to 70 and meat coupons M1 to M28 expire March 31. Retailers have until April 14 to deposit or exchange them for bank transfer vouchers. Green sugar coupons 83 and $4 are due March 21.
Farm Forum Finds Mixed Feelings On Grain and Quality Grading
Forum discussions in Durham on whether consumers pay for quality show broad support for grading yet dissatisfaction with egg grading and overall grading. Farmers favor central grading warehouses, trained graders, and cooperative processing to better reflect product quality.
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Durham
Shaws
Barrie
Wesleyville
Cavan
Bethesda
Toronto
Garden Hill
Providence
Durham Lodge Marks Its Hundredth Anniversary in Newcastle
Durham Lodge in Newcastle celebrated its 100th anniversary with a grand Masonic ceremony attended by Ontario District Masters and Grand Lodge officers including Grand Master C. S. Hamilton. The event featured a decadal history ritual, rose presents, living Past Masters called to the altar, and a banquet with toasts, marking a once-in-a-century milestone for the lodge.
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Newcastle
Grand Lodge
George Walton
Ontario
Durham Hodge
John McNabb
Cobourg
Bro
C. S. Hamilton
Canada
Durham Lodge
Russell Osborne
Northcott
GC. Tyrrell
Veterans’ Land Act Section 13 Loans Expanded for Veterans
The amended War Service Grants Act allows qualified veterans to obtain long term loans under Section 13 of the Veterans' Land Act to improve farms, buy livestock or equipment, or pay off mortgages. Loans are repaid with 8 percent interest over up to 25 years and do not reduce reestablishment credit, addressing prior timing issues.
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Veterans’ Land Act
Canadian Church Board Opposes Vatican Ties
The United Church Board of Evangelism and Social Service adopted a resolution opposing diplomatic relations with the Vatican. It argued such ties would be rejected by Canadians and urged separation of church and state. The board also called members to refrain from cocktails and from investments in alcohol-related firms.
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Vatican
Canada
United Church Board of Evangelism and Social Service
H. G. Tuttle
Montreal
Fire destroys Massey Harris building in Bowmanville
A fire of unknown origin wiped out the Massey Harris implement building of Mr. J. H. Hancock in Bowmanville on Sunday night. Firefighters rescued Mrs. W Hawley and two grandchildren trapped in their first floor apartment after smoke cut off escape. Hancock estimated losses over 20000 dollars with many records and parts destroyed. The town’s volunteers contained the blaze to one building and prevented broader damage.
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Massey-Harris
J. H. Hancock
Bowmanville
W. Hawley
Billy
Bob Slaght
Allan Clemence
Massey-Harris Implement
T. Heightley
Mr. Hawley
Hooper
Hancock
Jack Spence
Toronto
Canadian liquor probe urged as gambling condemned
Board members support appointing a Royal Commission to investigate the liquor problem in Canada in all its aspects. Another resolution denounces gambling in all forms and proposes amending the Criminal Code to permit bookmakers for race trade betting, legalizing betting outside tracks.
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Canada
Wedspal
Durham County Federation of Agriculture Meets at Stevens Home
The Durham County Federation of Agriculture held its regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stevens near Bowmanville with strong attendance. Plans advanced for drainage work, forum outreach, a possible joint April 11 meeting in Cavan Township, and a delegation to the Toronto Forum Convention on April 1 1946. The group endorsed Farmers Day on June 21 and eyed the Durham Annual Picnic, with committees appointed for speakers and representatives. The Ganaraska Scheme received hearty support.
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R. R. Stevens
Bowmanville
M. H. Staples
Cavan
M.H. Staples
W. Bannister
Federation
Walter Rundle
Toronto
Durham
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Chamber of Commerce
Orone Chamber of Commerce
Kumbite
Canadian Chambers of Commerce
Messrs
E. R. Woodgard
Ed. Neilson
Doyle
Attorney-General’s Department
Farm Forum
Evangelism and Social Service
Durham County Federation of Agriculture News
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