Bible Class Honors Rev and Mrs Littlewood
Members of the Park Street United Church Bible Class in Gtono Ontario hosted an April 25 1947 gathering to honor Rev S Littlewood and Mrs Littlewood after nine years of faithful service. The program featured hymns readings solos and a piano and brass ensemble along with gifts including a cedar chest and a leather briefcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United ‘Church and Friends
Ffor
Mirs.h.rowe
Littlewood
Wim, Lynch
Robert Sherwin
Berry
Lynch Brothers
Harry Rowe
Mlarold Bennett
Howard Walsh
S. Littlewood
John Jenkin
Seamon
Clarence Allin
Agin
Robin Adair
Jas. Hingleson
8. Berry
Murray Paterson
Model Church
United Church (Sunday School of
Gtono
Ontario
Mrs. Littlewood
Trout Takes Prize On Opening Day In Orono District
The opening trout season began May 1 with several brown trout reported. Ted Williams won the longest trout prize of 2 pounds 14 ounces for a 20.74 inch brown, donated by Dr. A F McKenzie. Other catches included a 4% pound brown trout by Bob Grey near Bowmanville and various smaller fish by local anglers. The report closes with church notes and farewell wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Littlewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Als
A. F. McKenzie
Ted Williams
Ted
Orono
Bob Grey
Stephenson’s Pond
Bowmanville
Percy Lunn
John Armstrong
Clothing Drive For Britain From May 8 To May 15
The Township of Clarke urges residents to donate clothing for British flood victims from May 8 to May 15. Local schools have organized collection points and aim to supply four million articles of clothing and non perishable foods. Volunteers seek men women and children garments to aid Britain in rationing and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Clarke
Canada
Ontario
Orono Citizen 100th Birthday Celebration Planned
Orono residents prepare to honor Mr. C. J. Hughson who turns 100 on June 12. A committee including C. W. Rolph and W. J. Riddell will accept donations for a purse of around one hundred dollars, no canvassing planned, with contributions urged soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
C. J. Hughson
Hughson
Huighson
C. W. Rolph
W. J. Riddell
J. D. Brown
R. H. Brown
M. J. Tamblyn
R. A. Forrester
Mr. Hughson
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Highlights World Focus
The May meeting chaired by Mrs. Delve discussed "One World on Our Doorstep" noting foreign students shaping future leaders. Speakers highlighted Indian scholarship student Padmanabhan at Ontario Agricultural College and Trinidadian students Kathryn Smith and Gladys Chattergoon. Plans for foreign aid libraries and WIMIS building projects in India and Canada were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
Canada
Wood
W. S. Cobbledick
Padmanabhan
Nick
Pat
India
Ontario Agricultural College
M. Davey
Trinidad
Kathryn Smith
Toronto University
Cambridge University
Gladys Chattergoon
Winnipeg University
Drummond
WIMIS
Community Roundup Notes Sunday Visits and Local Events
Residents spent Sunday visiting in Toronto Millbrook Oshawa Bowmanville Port Hope and Welcome. Church attendance was strong with Sunday School at 1100 and teachers present. The Cemetery Board met to approve purchasing a lawn mower motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nicholls
Toronto
Thorndyke
Millbrook
Ieachers
Mir. Land Mus
Percy Snell
Mas. K. Langman
Canton
B. Maynard and Son
Emelish
EL Barrowclough
Bruce
George
Riess
Percy Hoskin
HE. Barrowcough
W. A. Meadows
Port Hope
Lockport
Illinois
Carlton Payne
Community Notes from Cowanville Local Gatherings
Mr T J Simpson visited at Mr Pred Graham’s in Newcastle. Families Reid, Simpson, and Perry visit relatives in various nearby towns. Mrs Eliza Smith and Mrs Velma Lowery visited their father Chas Cowan. A health update on Thomas Kinsman and a well attended Community Club meeting are reported. Guest speaker Rev Mallory spoke on life in the Maritimes. next meeting May 13 features Mrs Cecil Burley as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Smith
Velma Lowery
Chas. Cowan
Jim Simpson
Bob Hendry
Bowmanville
Thomas Kinsman
Mallory
Patterson
Hns
Maritimes
Cecil Burley
Newtonville
Local Guests Visit and Social Canvass Noted
Mrs Chas Smith and baby guests at Mr Marshall Falkens. Miss Shirley Moore with Mrs Harold Ransberry. Mr and Mrs Gordon Moffatt and family visit parents on Sunday at Bowmanville. Mrs John Cochrane visited by relatives from Peterboro Sunday afternoon. Albert Harris of Orono visited with Mr and Mrs Malley. Mervin Gattehel of Oshawa and family spent weekend with sister Mrs Lloyd Rangberry. Our teacher Mr L Millston attended the County Teachers banquet on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Smith
Baby
Marshall Falkens
Shirley Moore
Harold Ransberry
Gordon Moffatt
Sions
Bowmanville
John Cochrane
Peterboro
Affternoon
And
Myre
Albert Harris
Orono
Oshawa
Lloyd Rangberry
L. Millston
May Ration Calendar May 1 to May 22
May ration notes list sugar coupon S49 and S50 due May 1. May 8 Butter B50 due. May 15 Canning Sugar Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 and Butter B51 due. May 22 Butter Bb2 due.
Port Hope Branch Meeting Praised by Mrs Drummond
Mrs Drummond spoke briefly on a Port Hope Branch meeting she attended. She described the Woman's Missionary Society as a wonderful organization after participating in several sessions. Delve offered the closing hymn and prayers.
Work To Commence On Ganaraska Forest Project
The Ganaraska Forest Project starts with a planting ceremony on May 14 at Lot 34 Concession 10 Hope Township. Hon. Harold Scott and Hon. Dana Porter will speak, with students and volunteers aiding planting as the Ganaraska River Conservation Authority leads conservation efforts and soil erosion prevention. Sixty Boy Scouts from multiple towns join on May 30 and June in a tree planting campaign under Arthur Jacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganaraska
Hope Township
Harold BR. Scott
Dana Porter
Scohol
Ganaraska River
Port Hope
Clarke
Hope
Cavan
Hamilton
Manvers
Ganaraska Fish and Geme Club
Boy Scouts
Cobourg
Port ‘Hope
Belleville
Oshawa
Brighton
Peterboro
Bowmanville
McMillan
Arthur Jacks
Toronto
Smith Maynard Wedding in Newtonville ceremony
Mildred May and Ross Oliver Stanley wed at the groom’s sister home in Newtonville on April 17, 1947. Rev H A Bunt officiated with Ruth Paedon as bridesmaid and Jack Brown as groomsman. The couple, who will reside in Cobourg, left for an eastward honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Prescott
Newtonville
Mildred May
John Maynard
Chatham
Ross Oliver Stanley
J. E. Smith
Cobourg
Crone
H. A. Bunt
Newwtonville
Ruth‘Paedon
Jack Brown
Points East
Coboung
Local District Schedule of Matches and Venues
Bowmanville hosts Zion and Solina visits Bowmanville with 16 Orone facing Enniskillen and Courtice playing Hampton. Tyrone travels to Zion for a 20 game event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reague
Zion
Enniskillen
Courtice
Solima
Hampton
Orono
Tyrone
Bowmanville
Solina
Hiamptom
Orone
Fionait Hampton
Hampton Wit
Bowmanville Hospital Fund Drive Seeks Township Support
A campaign led by Clarke Township aims to raise funds for a memorial hospital in Bowmanville. Clarke residents would contribute about 32000 if fully assessed, but only 8000 has been pledged by the Township Council. A house to house canvass is not planned, with volunteers collecting donations at local stores and residences to aid the hospital project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Osborne
Bowmanville
W. J. Riddell
Orono
J. J. Mellor
Tyrrellis
Ralph’s
W. d. Riddell
Welpine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Riddell
Leskard
Marvin Lunn
Jones
God
Christ
R. E. Shenwin
James Engelson
Mlora Cobbleduck
Clarke Township
WMS
Cowanville
T. J. Simpson
Pred Graham
Newcastle
W. A. Reid
Amd
Ohno
Les. Reid
Dorothy Simpson
Alf. Perrin
Darlington
Darlington Football League
Lloyd Ashton
Harry Davey
Treas
Jack Reynolds
Smith
Maynard
Bowmanville Hospital
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