Mothers Day Baptisms and Memorials Noted in Orono Service
Mother's Day service at Ken dall United Church featured baptism of five babies David John Forrester Richard Gordon Simpson Susan Mary Goode Lynda May Barraball Allan Richard Walker. Rev J Kitchen preached on Mary Mother of Jesus and the Junior Choir performed two Anthems. A funeral for Thomas Hilditch was noted with interment at Prospect Cemetery.
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Orono United Church
J. Kitchen
Mary
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
Newtonville Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Cleland Lane chauffeured Mrs Wm Lane to visit Mr and Mrs Harry Lane. Burley Bus Line ran buses to Niagara Falls for blossom viewing over the last two Sundays. Several babies were christened at the United Church last Sunday evening. Earl Walkey and family visited friends in Toronto. Margaret Lancaster visited her parents. Jack Glover family and Darlingtons traveled to Kingston for the weekend and attended the Springtime Exhibition in the Arena. Wayne Elliott was home for the weekend.
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Burley
Niagara Falls
United Church
Earl Walkey
Toronto
Jack Glover
Darlington
Kingston
Bill Darlington
Orono Girls Open Softball Schedule Fr iday May 23
The Clarke Darling ton Girls Softball League releases the schedule for the season with Orono opening Friday May 23 against old rivals Newcastle. The list includes matchups through early July featuring Orono Newcastle Courtice and Newtonville with multiple home and away games.
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Orono
Clarke-Darlington
Newcastle
Courtice
Newtonville
Directors Preparing For Fall Exhibition At Orono
The Durham Central Fair Board has started planning for the Annual Exhibition at Orono with periodic meetings until Fair Day. They plan to raise prize money by about 300 dollars and fund drainage improvements including culvert work. A baby photo contest may be added and the Drama Contest will continue with at least one entry so far.
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Durham Central Fair Board
Orono
Exhibition Grounds
Clarke
Royal Journey Showing Well Attended At Orono Town Hall
Royal Tour films were shown at the Orono Town Hall sponsored by St. John’s Church Newcastle. A travelogue of Canada and a colored cartoon entertained attendees while Father McLean welcomed guests. Paul Rutherford operated the projector as Mrs. Tyrrell hosted the event, which raised $55.00.
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Orono Town Hall
St. John’s Church
Newcastle
Globe and Mail
Canada
Charles Tyrrell
Father McLean
Paul Rutherford
Spring Awakening Overlooked Beauty at Yrene High
A reflective piece celebrates spring at Yrene High School, describing landscapes, birds, and the allure of nature. It muses on how the season transforms mood and daily life, urging readers to embrace the fresh energy and respond to the world’s growing light.
Orono W A To Collect Clothing For Korean Relief
The Orono Woman’s Association held its regular meeting on Tuesday May 12 8 in the Sunday School room. President Mrs E Rainey presided with devotional by Mrs James Tamblyn on Families during Christian Family week. A special appeal urged donations of good warm used clothing for overseas relief. parcels may be left at Mrs Jas Lycett’s for packing.
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Woman’s Association
E. Rainey
James Tamblyn
Steps At Township Hall Being Repaired
The front steps of the Township Hall in Orono are being repaired after long deterioration. Mr. Watson is erecting new forms to improve the condition and appearance of the building entry.
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Orono
Wm. Watson
Obituary of Robert H. Allen Clarke Elder Dies at 94
Robert H. Allen of Clarke died May 5 at his daughter’s Providence home in his 95th year. Born September 5, 1857, he married Anna Harper in 1884 and farmed in Clarke before retiring to Orono in 1921. He was active in churches, later living with his daughter in Darlington. Funeral May 14 at St. Saviour's Anglican Church Orono. Surviving family includes son Norman H. (deceased 1910), daughter M Eva T. Bragg, and siblings.
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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
Bowmanville
Norman Herbert
Jennie
H. M. Harper
Toronto
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
J. E. Dewdney
Ewart, Ross
William Bragg
Lorne Allen
Allan Harper
Will Allen
Kirby
Mind illness viewed as treatable with early help
The old stigma of mental illness has faded and treated early the chance of recovery is high. Medical attention in early stages makes cure nearly certain.
Reinforcing Silos May Be Needed For Grass Silage
Agricultural expert Wm. Kalbfleisch notes grass silage and forage harvesters raise silo pressures 50 to 70 percent, causing cracks or failures. Dry grass silage weighs 50 to 60 lb per cu ft while wet silage reaches 75 lb, necessitating reinforcing hoops and bars. Recommendations: 14 ft dia by 30 ft high silos require bottom eight feet with one 1/2 in bar every foot, mid sections with 3/4 in bars at 30 in spacing, smaller upper bars.
Three-Linked Pin Defines the F. L. T. Motto of Welcome
A poem extols a small three linked pin worn by members of the F. L. T. It promises a warm welcome home and aid to travelers and orphans regardless of place. The verses emphasize charity, fellowship, and moral conduct guiding afterlife passage.
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Kendal
Geo. Byers and
Marchon
Bill Turansky
Milston Robinson
Lloyd “Glass
Herb Johnson
Port “Hope
Gordon Martinell
Kenny
Lloyd Glass
Mrs
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
Thomas Hilditch
Sunnybrook Hospital
Tom
Belfast
Ireland
Robert
Lenard
Betty
Montreal
Prospect Cemetery
Kendal United Church
Roy Mercer v
Rowe
Garland Cathcart Gove
Luxon
James Swarbrick
John
Josui-Nyys
Mrs. Cleland Lane
Wm. Lane
Harry Lane
Margaret Lancaster
Mrs. Wayne Elliott
Yrene High School News
Orono W.A
Robert Ir. Allen
Northcutt
Smith
Orono and
Brooklin Lodges
Bethoven Lodge
Brooklin
J. A. McKinney
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
Little F. L. T
Wm. Kalbfleisch
Central Experimental Farms
Ottawa
Digby Pines
Nova
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