Mothers' Day Baptism and Services Highlight Orono Church
Mothers Day services at Kendall United Church featured a choir performance and a sermon by Rev J Kitchen. Five babies were baptized David Forrester Richard Simpson Susan Goode Lynda Barraball Allan Walker. The day included greetings for visitors and reflections on motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David John Forrester
John Forrester
Richard Gordon Simpson
Gordon Simpson
Susan Mary Goode
Ray ‘Goode
Lynda May Alice Barraball
Sid, Barraball
Allan Richard Walker
J. Walker
Lane and friends visit relatives and Niagara Falls trip
Newtonville residents report visits among locals. Mr. and Mrs. Cleland Lane drove Mrs. Wm. Lane to see Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lane. Burley Bus Line shuttled passengers to Niagara Falls for blossoms. Several babies were christened at United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cleland Lane
Wm. Lane
Mrs
Harry Lane
Burley
Niagara Falls
United Church
Orono Girls Open Softball Schedule May 23
Clarke-Darlington Girls Softball League posts the season schedule with Orono opening Friday May 23 against old rivals Newcastle. The list shows dates through July with multiple matchups among Orono Newcastle Courtice Newtonville and Courtice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Clarke-Darlington
Newcastle
Courtice
Newtonville
Directors Preparing For Fall Exhibition At Orono
The Durham Central Fair Board outlined plans for the Annual Exhibition at Orono with periodic meetings until Fair Day A possible 300 increase in prize money aims to boost exhibitor participation A culvert and drainage upgrades were approved to handle increased surface water The board will approach Clarke Township for aid with overflow damage A baby photo contest may be added while the Drama Contest continues with one entry so far
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Central Fair Board
Orono
Exhibition Grounds
Clarke
Royal Journey Showing Draws Crowd at Orono Town Hall
The Royal Tour films sponsored by St. John's Church Newcastle were shown at Orono Town Hall last Friday. The event featured a colored cartoon and a travelogue of Canada with Charles Tyrrell as master of ceremonies and Father McLean giving a welcome. Paul Rutherford operated the projector as attendees enjoyed the educational screening and the drive raised $55.00 for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Town Hall
St. John’s Church
Newcastle
Globe and Mail
Canada
Charles Tyrrell
Father McLean
Paul Rutherford
Spring Is Coming At Yrene High School
A nostalgic look at spring transforming students and nature. The piece celebrates the season’s beauty and the awakening of activity after winter, noting skies, brooks, birds, and fresh air inspiring youth to play and dream. It emphasizes spring as a shared inheritance and hopeful horizon.
Orono W A To Collect Clothing For Korean Relief
The Orono Women’s Association held a regular meeting on Tuesday May 12 in the Sunday School room. President Mrs E Rainey presided. A devotional by Mrs James Tamblyn focused on Families during Christian Family week. A special appeal urged donations of warm used clothing for overseas relief with parcels to be left at Mrs Jas Lycett’s for packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendal United Church
Roy Mercer v
Rowe
Orono
Garland Cathcart Gove
Luxon
James Swarbrick
Woman’s Association
E. Rainey
James Tamblyn
Steps Repaired At Orono Township Hall Entrance
The front steps at Orono Township Hall are being repaired after years of deterioration. William Watson has been busy erecting new forms to improve the condition and appearance of the entry.
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Orono
Wm. Watson
Longtime Clarke resident Robert H. Allen dies at 94
Robert H. Allen aged 94 died May 5 at his daughter’s home in Providence He was born September 5 1857 the youngest son of John Allen and Jane Ann Rickey He married Anna Martha Harper January 24 1884 They farmed in Clarke then retired to Orono in 1921 later lived with his daughter in Darlington A son Norman Herbert died in 1910 Survived by sisters Jennie and M Eva Bowed by four grandsons and two nephews Funeral held May 1 at St Saviour’s Anglican Church Orono with Rev J E Dewdney burial in Orono cemetery.
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Thomas Hilditch
Sunnybrook Hospital
Toronto
Tom
Belfast
Ireland
Robert
Lenard
Bowmanville
Betty
Montreal
Prospect Cemetery
Clarke
Robert H. Allen
Irwin R. Bragg
Providence
Mr. Allen
John Allen
Jane Ann Rickey
Anna Martha Harper
Cobourg
Con
Church St
Orono
Allen
Darlington
Orono Presbyterian Church
St. Saviour’s
T. J. Harper
Stouffville
M. Eva T
Norman Herbert
Jennie
H. M. Harper
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
J. E. Dewdney
Ewart, Ross
William Bragg
Lorne Allen
Allan Harper
Will Allen
Kirby
From Shame to Care for Mental Illness
The notion of mental illness as shame has faded. Mental health issues are illnesses like any other and early medical attention makes cure highly likely in most cases.
Orono and Brooklin Oddfellows Rebekahs Celebrate 133rd Anniversary
Orono and Brooklin lodges marked their 133rd anniversary with a large parade to the United Church Brooklin led by the Orillia Brass Band. Grand Master J A McKinney attended with officials while Rev Fisher presided and Rev M A Bury gave the address. A full choir performed two anthems and a Town Hall reception followed.
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Orono and
Brooklin Lodges
Bethoven Lodge
Brooklin
J. A. McKinney
United Church
Orillia Brass Band
Oddfellows
Fisher
Mervin A. Bury
King Street
Oshawa
Orone Lodge
Orone
J. McKinney
McKinney
A. C. Stirret
Stirret
Grand Lodge of Ontario
Sister Carr
Sister Disney
Violet Pearce
Rebekah Assembly of Ontario
Bro. Lovat D.D.G
Reinforcing Silos Needed for Grass Silage Pressures
Agricultural Engineer Wm. Kalbfleisch notes grass silage and forage harvesters raise silo pressures by 50 to 70 percent. He describes reinforcement guidelines for 14 by 30 foot silos, detailing bar sizes and spacing to prevent cracking and failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kalbfleisch
Central Experimental Farms
Ottawa
Three-Linked Pin Says F L T Remains a Welcome Home
A poem praising a little three linked pin from the F L T that acts as a symbol of fellowship and charity. It speaks of friendship for travelers and orphans, providing clothing and food and offering a welcome wherever one roams. The verse promises a future home beyond the grave based on the pin’s guiding principles.
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Kendal
Geo. Byers and
Marchon
Bill Turansky
Milston Robinson
Lloyd “Glass
Herb Johnson
Port “Hope
Gordon Martinell
Kenny
Lloyd Glass
Roy Little
Albert Colan
Hamilton
Hattie Martinell
Fred Stevens
al. Stevens
Swansea
Wm. Wilson
Mrs. Geo. Clark
Truman Garbutt
Jas. Swarbrick
Mr. Everett. Thorne of
Humberstone
L. ‘Thorne
Milt Robinson
Jessie Tremain
Buffalo
Willan
Herb Reynolds
Peter
H. K. Reyolds
Orono United Church
J. Kitchen
Mary
John
Josui-Nyys
Earl Walkey
Margaret Lancaster
Jack Glover
Kingston
Bill Darlington
Mrs. Wayne Elliott
Yrene High School News
Orono W.A
Robert Ir. Allen
Northcutt
Smith
Little F. L. T
Digby Pines
Nova
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