Orono Athletic Plans Teen-Age Summer Program
Orono Amateur Athletic Association held a directors meeting to plan a summer teen program and a Park Recreation activities for district children aged 3 to 12. They discussed hiring a director, fees for nursery and school-age groups, and potential dancing and sports at the Orono Municipal Building and park tennis court improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Athletic
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Connie Tyrrell
Wayne Bailey
Orono Municipal
The
Athletic Association
Rona Park Board
Tennnis
Park Board
Prime Minister Set for Port Hope Address in May
Liberal candidate John M. James reports the Canadian prime minister will deliver a public address in Durham County at Port Hope on Friday May 17. Weather permitting the speech from the bandshell in Port Hope Public Park is slated for 12 16 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. James
Canada
Durham County
Port Hope
James
Newcastle Lions Club elects officers for 1957 58
Newcastle Lions Club held its election on Thursday evening. Elected to the presidency was R. C. Forrester, with Lorne Johnston as 1st vice and Charlie Gilkes as 3rd vice. Directors named include Harper, Kelsey, John Koropatna, Harry Jose, Charlie Megit, Murray Paterson, Rod Carveth, Jack Nesbitt, and John Rickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Lions Club
R. C. Forrester
Lorne Johnston
Arthur McLaren
Charlie Gilkes
Harper
Kelsey
John Koropatna
Harry Jose
Charlie Megit
Murray Paterson
Rod Carveth
Jack Nesbitt
John Rickard
Arnold Wade Re-elected President of South Durham League
At the St. Lawrence Hotel in Port Hope Arnold Wade of Newtonville again accepted the presidency of the South Durham Rural Baseball League. Wade sought two years to resign for Lakeshore Minor League founder duties. Mickey Walker of Newcastle is vice president Allan Holdaway of Newtonville returned as secretary treasurer. Four clubs Welcome Newtonville Coverdale Kendal joined the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Port Hope
South
Mrs. R. Gilbart Presented With Guide Warrant
On Tuesday May 7 a Division meeting of the Girl Guide Association was held in Port Hope. District Commissioner Mrs Ross Gilbert attended. Two divisions were formed from the former Durham Division including areas around Bowmanville Newtonville Newcastle Blackstock and Hampton with Mrs Thomas Buttery as Division Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Guide Association
Port Hope
Ross Gilbert
Durahm
Orono
West Durham
Bowmanville
Newtonville
Newcastle
Blackstock
Hampton
Thomas Buttery
Millbrook
Bewdley
Elmer Safety Elephant Flag Raised at Orono Public School
Orono Public School students witnessed the Elmer the Safety Elephant flag ceremony sponsored by Newcastle Lions Club and Tions Club to promote safety rules en route to school and during play. Provincial Police spoke to students as parents were urged to support the program. Board members reported all teachers extending contracts and purchased a $200 piano for Mrs M Lunn’s room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Elmer
Newcastle Tions Club
Newcastle
Newcastle Lions Club
Lions Club
Kate Foster
BR. Carleton
M. Lunn
B. Cain
Orono Opens Lakeshore Season May 18 At Orono
The Lakeshore Baseball league begins play on May 18 with Bowmanville at Orono to start the schedule. Next week all four teams clash with Orono hosting Bowmanville and Port Hope visiting Cobourg as the circuit kicks off. Crono named league champion after 1956 title series was halted and decided by committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeshore Baseball League
Bowmanville
Orono
Port Hope
Cobourg
Crono
Death Notice of Mrs Amelia Blewett Bradley Thompson
Mrs Amelia Blewett Bradley Thompson died in Memorial Hospital Bowmanville April 19 at 87 after four months ill health. Survived by daughters Alma, Vanda, and son Keith, a brother, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral April 22 at Orono United Church. Pallbearers included grandsons and a nephew.
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Amelia Blewett Bradley Thompson
Memorial Hospital
Bowmanville
The
United Church
Alma
Ephraim White
Orone
Vanda
Alex Walker
Keith Bradley
Pontypool
Arthur Blewett
Orono
New Toronto
Little Britain
Holland Landing
Toronto
Enniskillen
Oshawa
Tyrone
Hampton
Salina
Leskard
Pontypool Orono
Kirby
Larry Bradley
Glen Bradley
Carman White
Clifford Macklin
Everet Wood
Elvin Blewett
W RLS. Meeting of Afternoon Auxiliary of WMS
The May meeting in the Sunday School room was presided over by Mrs. Drummond. Worship focused on A temple of God from Ephesians. 29 visits were reported in roll call. Mrs. Kitchen shared travel experiences from China accompanying the study on the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M.S
Drummond
Paul
Edna Goode Bride of John Watson in Orono Church
Edna Goode and John Watson united in marriage May 4 in the Orono United Church by Rev. John Kitchen. The bride, daughter of H. C. Goode, wore a lace gown with a pearl embroidered cap veil and mauve orchid. the groom is son of Gordon Watson. The couple plan to live in Orono after a motor trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Joan Goode
John Herbert Watson
Orono United Church
John Kitchen
H. C. Goode
Orono
Gordon Watson
Keith Wood
Ontario
United States
Orono High School
John Watson
Edna Goode
World Friendship Rally at Orono Draws Many C G LT Girls
C G LT held a World Friendship Rally in Orono on Monday evening at the Orono United Church Sunday School auditorium. Girls from Orono and surrounding towns attended a program after lunch, featuring a Sing Song, a Mission Quiz, a film on world service, and a devotional led by Bowmanville girls with Mrs M H Staples as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G
Orono
Oshawa
Bowmanville
M. H. Staples
Social Credit Holds Second Meeting in Millbrook
Frederick W. Murdock of Ontario Social Credit told Millbrook voters at the second Durham County unit meeting that inflation and wage price spirals harm Canadians. He urged a positive free enterprise program and indicated a Durham riding candidate selection would come from the county organization soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Credit
Millbrook
Frederick W. Murdock
Social Credit Association of Ontario
Durham County
Social Credit Unit
Mr. Murdock
Kenneth Thoms
Donald Trask
Canada
Mardock
Durham
Gardner Home Market Best For Farmers Claims
A Durham Liberal Association meeting at Orono heard Minister of Agriculture Gardner and local Reeve Wilfred Carruthers urge federal farm policy aimed at aiding farmers. Gardner praised James of Ottawa for strong farm support and discussed developments like the Trans-Canada Highway Seaway and gas pipeline plans advancing Canadian industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Liberal Association
Orono
Gardner
Wilfred Carruthers
Darlington Township
Department of Agriculture
Carruthers
Durham County
James
Ottawa
Farmers of
Canada
Mr. Gardner
John James
Mr. James
T.C.A
St. Lawrence Seaway
Ontario
U.S
House
Clarke Township Hears Highway 401 Extension Plans
Township holds two night sessions to receive delegations on Highway 401 extension through the southern area. A 28 member delegation backed the withdrawal of former school sections from the public school area under third reading of the by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township of Clarke
Provincial Department of Highways
Newcastle
Newtonville
Harry Jose
J. T. Brown
Clarke
Township
Dent
Jeeve Walkey
Lowery and
Lavery
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James Major
Orone Bantam
Orene
Lakeshore Baseball
Orono Bantams
Arnold Wade
South Durham League
Elmer Safty Elephant
Orono Public
Goethe
Lakeshore
William and
Fanny Blewett
Thomas C. Bradley
Bradley
John Thompson
Thompson
Liberty St
J. Kitchen
McCrea’s
Kirby W.A
W.rls. Meeting
Jesus
Bride
Federation
Farm Union
Agriculture Committee
Schior
Orttario Municipal Board
Department of Highways
Chas. Fisk
Fred Yeo
Brooks Cowan
Bruce Yeo
Council
Walkey and Dent
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