Silver Medal Speaking Contest at Sunday School room
The W C T U held a Silver Medal Speaking contest with five male contestants and three girls, judged by Mrs. P Hare Miss T Ferguson and Rev Turner. Winners were Miss June Wood and Scotty Richie. Entrants received books from Mrs. Howard Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
John Kitchen
Joan Black
Joyce Sutton
Doreen Alldread
Ann Best
Joyce Jones
Mary Ann Armstrong
Gloria Piggot
June Wood
Rev. Turner
Newcastle
Scottie Richie
Garry Cooper
Ronnie Couvier
Allin Dayes
Eric Carleton
Bowmanville
P. Hare
T. Ferguson
Yellow Rocket weed eyed by Ontario inspector as major spreader
Ontario fieldman W S Young notes Yellow Rocket resembles common mustard with showy yellow flowers. It is biennial or perennial, with dark shiny leaves and tall stems. It spreads quickly, often from clover seed, and is common in damp pastures, meadows, and roadsides. Control tips include drainage, cultivation, mowing at bloom, and selective herbicides or sheep grazing. County Weed Inspector P J Bentley offers help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Young
Ontario
Department of Agriculture
Young
Mr. Young
P. J. Bentley
Millbrook
Millionth Purebred Holstein Registered In Canada
The millionth purebred Holstein heifer, named Oceola Miss Million, is registered in Canada and owned by Theodore Young of Paris Ontario. She stems from sire Meantme Emile Lochinvar of Oxford District Cattle Breeding Association and dam with production records, reflecting Canada’s dairy progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Oceola Miss Million
Theodore Young
Paris
Ont
Meantme Emile Lochinvar
Oxford District Cattle Breeding Association
Woodstock
Dominion Department of Agriculture
May Meeting of Orono United Church Missionary Society
The Orono United Church Missionary Society held its May meeting on May 6 in the church school room. Mrs. C Wood presided, Mrs. M Staples accompanied, and minutes from March and April were read. The Easter bank offering was $90 and $157 had been sent to the Presbyterial treasurer by quarter end. Plans were made to gather and ship clothing for overseas relief. The theme centered on the Christian home and family life with Mrs A A Drummond speaking on Stewardship of the Christian Home. The worship service featured Mrs W H Rowe and poems about motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono United Church Missionary Society
C. Wood
A. A. Drummond
W. H. Rowe
Arone Oddfellows Attend United Church Sunday
A Cobourg gathering of Sisters and Brothers attended Divine service at the Baptist Church Cobourg led by the Cobourg Cadet Band. On Sunday May officers and members of Orono Lodge and Heather Rebekah Lodge plan to attend a 7 30 p m Divine Service at Orono United Church marking the 40th anniversary of their lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobourg Brothers
The
Baptist Church
Cobourg
Orono Lodge
Heather Rebekah Lodge
Orono United Church
Orono Band
Oddfellows
Rebek
Newcastle Lions Elect Officers for Coming Year
George Walton was elected president of the Newcastle Lions on Thursday evening. Vice-presidents were John Gilkes Richard Gilkes Charles Gilkes and Percy Hare. Secretary Ken Stephenson Crono treasurer James Porter. Directors include Irwin Colwill Richard Davies Charles Knox Tom Lewis Frank McMullen Brenton Richard. Major Flannigan Salvation Army campaign director spoke and showed pictures on the group’s work to aid the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walton
Newcastle Lions
John, Richard
Charles Gilkes
Percy Hare
Ken Stephenson
Crono
James Porter
Irwin Colwill
Richard Davies
Charles Knox
Tom Lewis
Frank McMullen
Brenton Richard
Major Flannigan
Salvation Army
Toronto
Four Factors Behind Orono Growth And Town Planning
Letter argues Orono will grow due to immigration pressures on Canada, Seaway industrial expansion, new Highway linking eastern Ontario to trans continental routes, and improved car access. Writer E Dent urges immediate Town Planning to direct growth and reduce future taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Gander Airport
Montreal
Toronto
Detroit
Chicago
West
United States
Ontario
Quebec
Ottawa
Peterboro
Bowmanville
Oshawa
E. Dent
No Action Taken In Unequal Tax Levy For High School
Clarke Township council met May 6 with cemetery trustees seeking help as Lakeview Cemetery faces insolvency due to exhausted lot sales. High School Board delegates warned unequal costs persist under current equalized assessment. arbitration possible, then provincial appeal if unresolved. Other items covered road work, bridge steel, audit, drainage, and 1952 expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. Wade
C. Robinson
A. Redknap
Lakeview Cemetery Company
Newton Ville
Council
Same
Durham County District High School Board
R. R. Waddell
A. MacGregor
W. Rundle
Reeve Lowery
Waddell
Cavan
Hope
Clarke
Darlington
Bowmanville
Port Hope
Newcastle
Millbrook
Municipal Board of Ontario
Messrs. E. Quantrill
Fred Winn
Wm. Curtis
M. H. Staples
Duvall Bridge
Brown
Toronto
Mill Dam
J. W. Foote
Department of Lands and Forests
E. R. Woodyard
Orono
Church Street
Marston
James Cameron
Lorne Robbins
Léskard
Cameron
J. H. Davey
A. McKray
BE. R. Woodyard
Orono Horticultural Society
Department of Highways of
Ontario
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patron
Owen Trainor
Canadian Hospital Council
D.V.A
Yellow Rocket
Arone Oddfellows
United Church
George A. Walton
St. Lawrence Seaway
Lake Ontario
Hamilton
Clarke Township
Rundle
Laing
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