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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 14, 1968

Page

5

Honey urges unity of Canadian farm groups in agriculture push

In the House of Commons, Russell C. Honey urged farm groups to unite into a single body to amplify their voice. He proposed changes to the Dairy Commission policy including a 7/10 cent per pound butterfat subsidy for cream shippers and optional adjustment grants for producers switching to other enterprises. He pressed banks to back Farm Improvement Loans and warned against tobacco imports via South Africa while Rhodesia embargo remains.

House of Commons Russell C. Honey L-Durham Canada Voice of Agriculture Durham M.P Mr. Honey Canadian Dairy Commission Dleary Chartered Banks of South Africa Rhodesia

Orono Juveniles Out After Elmvale Win 3 1

Elmvale defeated Orono 3 1 in a Friday Ontario playdown game ending Orono’s run. Orono led early but could not score, with Steven West netting the lone Orono goal in the second period as Elmvale controlled the remainder.

Orono Ontario Elmvale Orono Ice Steven West

Gym Display Continues with Rope Climbing and Calisthenics

Miss Tirina Reynolds and guest artists showcased on Parallel Bars while Paul Parry Ron Mountain Bob Simpson and Bruce Alldred led rope climbing. Elaine Schmid Ellen Millson Caroline Majer and Lee Ann Hoar presented a Tumbling routine as Box Horse acts drew crowd interest. The Clarke Gym team also performed in Cobourg on Tuesday.

Tirina Reynolds Paul Parry Ron Mountain Bob Simpson Bruce Alldred Elaine Schmid Ellen Millson Caroline Majer Lee Ann Hoar Clarke Cobourg

Enrolment Increase in Clarks Township Public Schools

Public schools in Clarks Township end February enrollment reached 842, up six from January. Officials expect 900 pupils by September 1968. The Public School Board approved a new lock system for Newtonville and Lockhart schools. A book display funded by the board runs during Easter recess at Newtonville. Mr. H. Best reported on a Belleville school bus safety seminar. A Kirby School refrigerator donation from Glen Rae Dairy will be considered. Milk sales for lunches are being discussed. Noon-hour attendance at Kirby School is about 95 percent.

Clarks Township Newtonville Lockhart H. Best Belleville Kirby School Glen Rae Dairy Stutt Lowery New Kirby School MacLeod

Easter Seal Campaign Opens in Ontario to Aid Crippled Children

The Ontario Society for Crippled Children launches its 22nd Easter Seal Campaign aimed at helping 16 000 crippled youngsters to gain mobility and confidence. Camps will serve 1 200 children with five programs including sports and recreation, while milk grants cover half board costs. The drive seeks 1 400 000 dollars, urging public donations and use of pink return envelopes to sustain local Easter Seal services.

Ontario Easter Seal Service Club

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