Orono Police Trustees Plan Fire Tank Tender and Services
The Orono Police Trustees met with two delegations and set plans for a new nine thousand gallon fire tank on Station Street with eight by twenty two by fourteen foot inside dimensions. They also approved daylight saving time from April 29 to September 20 and initiated road and drainage projects with the Township Council. Schedules include beautification with the Orono Horticultural Society and speed limit signage on Orono Main Street.
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Orono
J. K. Parkinson
Mill Street
Parkinson
Clarence Duncan
Old Cemetery
Station Street
S. B. Rutherford
Orono Horticultural Society
Mill
Main St
Rutherford
Orono Main
Mercer
Highway 115
Barraball 40th Anniversary Celebration Reader
Mr and Mrs Luther Barraball marked their 40 years of marriage with a family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Barraball in Blackstock on March 24. Robt Barraball led ceremonies with remarks from Mrs Russell Gimlett and Mrs Eldon Hussery, a dishes gift, and a floor lamp for Sid and Mrs Barraball on their 15th anniversary. A shower for Miss Ann Barraball followed by games and lunch concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Barraball
Blackstock
Luther Barraball
Robt. Barraball
Russell Gimlett
Eldon Hussery
Sid Barraball
Wallace Barraball
Ann Barraball
Roy Barraall
Barraball
Wood
John James Speaks To Mass Meeting In Orono
M P John M James addressed about 150 Durham County farmers at a Federation meeting in Orono on March 26. He warned against being left in a vacuum by the federal government if the Supreme Court rules unfavorably on farmer Marketing Boards. Clarence Milligan stood in for Lloyd Jasper to speak for the Ontario Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. James
Durham County
Orono
Supreme Court
James
Kirby Forum
Durham County Federation of Agriculture
Clarence Allin
Bowmanville Ladies
J. M. James
Lloyd Jasper
Ontario Federation
Clarence Milligan
Napanee
Kirby W.MLS To Attend Newcastle Easter Meeting
The joint meeting of the W.MLS and W.A. was held in the Sunday School room on Wednesday afternoon March 14. Mrs. Wm Allin opened the gathering with worship and hymns. The minutes were read and adopted and it was decided to join the Newcastle Auxiliary Easter Thankoffering on April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby W.mls
Newcastle
W.mls
W.A
Wm.Allin
W.M.S
Zion
Stanley Chapman
Wm. Allin
Durham Junior Farmers Top Seed Competition
Durham County wins the Agrico Trophy at the Central Ontario Spring Show seed judging with a team score of 1959 led by high scorer Edward Kowal 663. Eight counties competed March 21 in Peterborough with Lennox and Addington second and Prince Edward third. top 16 placings list multiple Durham participants.
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Durham
Hastings
Lennox and Addington
Northumberland
Ontario
Peterborough
Prince Edward
Victoria
Agrico
Port Hope
Durham County
Edward Kowal
Ronald Brooks
Lawrence McLaughlin
Reid Torrey
Donald Aylsworth
Lennox & Addington
John Elliott
Lennox & _Addington
Douglas Burnside
Harold Moffat
Tom Huff
Ronald Shier
Kenneth Tamlin
Robert May
Kenneth Bragg
Carlos Cryderman
Robert Allin
Glenn Prescott
Garry Oats
Bruce Wake
Ontario County
Murray Hockley
Bailey
Paul Heagle
Donald Ayteswort
E. A. Summers
Orono Chamber Sees Promos to Spur Growth and Curb Taxes
Orono Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner meeting with Bow manville official Ken Morris outlining local growth risks and tax pressures. He warned Orono could become a Toronto suburb unless industry attracts stabilizing jobs, while road and service costs rise for new subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Toronto
Bowmanville
Morris
Oshawa
Whitby
Bowmanvile
Orono Village Passes Dog Control By law
Orono Police Trustees approve a dog control by law aimed at preventing roaming dogs near schools and private property amid rabies concerns. The measure allows impounding dogs off premises for up to forty eight hours before possible destruction and sets fines between one and ten dollars under the Summaries Conviction Act. The by law goes into effect April first, 1956, and requires Township Council approval for village enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
R. C. Forrester
Life Membership Awarded at Evening Auxiliary Meeting
Forty four members gathered at Joe Barlow’s home for the Evening Auxiliary monthly meeting on March 22. Olive Millson presented a Life Membership to Hileen Billings for four years as president, with Dorothy Bailey presenting the pin. Miss Reta Barr spoke on missionary work in Ontario and Capetown, followed by an Easter-themed lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Barlow
Olive Millson
Olive
Hileen
Billings
Dorothy Bailey
Eileen
Mary Rutherford
Mary
Reta Barr
Miss Barr
Orone High School
Ontario
Capetown
South Africa
Cowanville School Announces Merit Roll by Grade
The list names students in order of merit by grade. Grade 8 includes John Wagenaar Bruce Og den Ruth Getlick. Grade 6 lists Carol Hicks Mary Reid. Grade 5 features Stephen Simpson Mary Lee Simpson. Grade 4 lists Leo DeMooy Harry Wag enaar. Grade 3 lists Tommy Perrin. Grade 2 includes Andy Waggenaar Bert Reid John Paulusse. Grade 1 lists Brian Ogden Bobby Simpson Mrs Theresa Martin teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagenaar
Bruce Ogden
Ruth Getlick
Carol Hicks
Mary Reid
Stephen Simpson
Mary Lee Simpson
Leo DeMooy
Harry Wagenaar
Tommy Perrin
Andy Waggenaar
Bert Reid
John Paulusse
Brian Ogden
Bobby Simpson
W C T U Meeting Includes Easter Message and Hymns
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met March 20 at Mrs H Walsh's home. Mrs H Walsh led prayers and opened with hymns and an Easter message. Plans were made to attend the W G T U Convention March 22 in Newcastle United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
H. Walsh
United Church
Newcastle
Orono Hydro Commission Faces Peak Load Profit Strain
The Orono Hydro Commission reviews a 1956 work plan and notes higher peak demand from electric dryers cutting profits. A $716 rebate from Ontario Hydro is recorded, and a program to renew lines with bond funds will spend over $2000 this year. A Jubilee promotion and educational materials are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Hydro Commission
Hydro
Ontario Hydro
E. Dent
H. M. Mercer
Commission
Forrester
Rutherford
Orone
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Orono Police
S&s. B. Rutherford
Park Street
Centre Street
Haster
Mrs. L. Barraball
John James
Wm. Wannan
Montreal
Oka
Brantford
Cape Crocker
Lowery
Durham Junior Farmers
Orono Chamber of Commerce
Orono Police Trustees
Ken Morris
Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce
N. F. Porter
Ruth Alli
Betty Chatterton
Kathleen Chapman
Peter Marshall
Joe
Cowanville
Theresa Martin
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Orono Hydro System
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