Charlie Stephenson A Port Hope Builder Seeks Durham Seat
Dedication services drawn over 400 attendees highlight a profile of Charlie Stephenson a Port Hope businessman and Bracken campaign nominee for Durham County in the Dominion election. The 47 year old veteran of World War I and community leader rose from shop owner to mayor and public booster with a life of service to Ganaraska flood control charity and wartime drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County
Charlie Stephenson
Port Hope
Bracken Bannier
Stephenson
Bracken
Unionville
Ont
Charlie
School of Hard Knocks
Irish Regiment
Saskatchewan
Regina
Armstrong
Ganaraska
Rotary Club
Ontario Lodge
Masonic Order
Royal Arch
United Church
1St War Savings Committee
Active Service Fund
Toronto
Hazel Anguish
U.E.L
Caledonia
Victoria College
University of Toronto
Canada
Victory Loan tribute from National War Finance Committee
The newsletter thanks Newcastle and Clarke Township and Durham County for their support in the 8th Victory Loan. It credits bank managers, industry leaders, and sales staff, and notes this as the largest loan to date with a call for future contributions to sustain Canada’s wartime heritage. Signed by W. Ross Strike, W. E. Henderson, J. J. Mellor, C. W. McBride, and R. E. Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Finance Committee
Newcastle
Clarke Township
Durham County
W. Ross
W. E. Henderson
J. J. Mellor
Clarke
Citizens of Durham County Celebrate End of War and Resolve
A Durham County notice salutes Allied victory over Nazi Germany and honors the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians. It urges courage and cooperation to build a peaceful world and pledges to carry the torch for freedom and remembrance. May providence sustain those affected.
Local residents visit, church service, and Ganaraska Water Project meeting
Kendal and Kingston visitors greet neighbors over the weekend. A Sunday church service featured prayer and hymns led by Edwin Hancock with Mothers Day choir. A Ganaraska Water Project meeting at Orange Hall showcased erosion, reforestation, soil conservation, and forest management via slides and films.
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Europe
Edwin Hancock
A. Roughley
Hancock
Jesus Christ
Ganaraska
Orange Hall
Mickey Mouse
T. A. Reid
Lucas
Horticultural Society Plans Victory Garden Contest
The Horticultural Society will host a Victory Garden contest open to all members who register with the secretary before June 1. Gardens must have at least six vegetable varieties and be judged by two impartial judges on appearance and quality. At least four entries required. prizes are 5 dollars for first, 3 for second, and 2 for third. The first inspection occurs near the end of June, with judging to follow.
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The
Horticultural Society
Local families reunite and mourn in wartime coastal town
The report lists numerous visits and gatherings among Mr and Mrs residents including Herb Heard, Aylward Little, Jack Glover, Mrs A G Darlington, Mrs Norman Paton, Vance Allen and others over V E Day weekend. It notes Wm Low’s ankle injury from a horse incident after a week with relatives. A temperance sermon followed by prayer services marked VE day and the community anticipates a new minister, Rev L B Smith, taking charge in July.
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Herb. Heard
J. ‘Hoskin
Aylward Little
N. Little
Norman ‘Patiton
Peterborough
Jack Glover
A. G. Darlington
Port Hope
Percy Patton
Ross
E. Patton
Vance Allen
M. Soper
Patton
Hoskin
Roy Kean
Milton Robinson
Colbourne
Jack Hancock
Wm. Low
Bill
D. Low
A. Low
RCAF
Irwin
Onttario Temperance Federation
L. B. Smith
Edwin Hancock
Newcastile
W. A
Roy Mercer
Europe
Liberal Candidate Mercer successor for Durham Riding
The speaker announces acceptance of nomination as Liberal candidate for Durham County in the upcoming provincial election. He cites experience as Reeve and County Council member with agriculture focus and twelve years on the Ontario Agricultural Council, asking electors to honor him with their confidence to represent Durham at Queen's Park.
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C. G. Mercer
Durham
Onttario Agricultural Council
Queen’s Park
Orono Cadets Stage Impressive May Inspection
Orono Continuation School hosted the Cadet Inspection on May 11 with Carman Cornish commanding the corps and Mont Richardson as 2IC. Major T C Holmes led the salute at the saluting base as cadets and a girls platoon paraded and drilled. The event ended with ropework tests and a softball tournament followed by a weiner roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mellor
S. Littlewood
A. J. Tamblyn
Holmes
Dedications Mark Orono Masonry Milestone in 1945
On May 10 1945 M Wor Bro T C Wardley Grand Master officially opened and dedicated the new Masonic Temple in Orono transforming the former Presbyterian Church on Centre Street. The gathering praised Masonry's teachings as applied to modern life with toasts speeches and a meal at the Town Hall. The altar from the old church was consecrated for Masonry and a watercolor presented to Rt Wor Bro O W Rolph for coordinating the project.
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Orono
Presbyterian
Centre Street
T. C. Wardley
E. G. Dixon
Darling of
Port Hope
Don Gibson
Ontario
Presbyterian Church
Grand Lodge
F. Colwill
Durham Lodge
Wardley
Dr.McKenzie
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Lindsay
Peterborough
Rt. War
Bro
O. W. Rolph
Durham County Tops Loan Drive with Strong Final Push
Durham County closed the Victory Loan with sales likely exceeding 1.9 million dollars against a 1.65 million goal. Clarke Township and Newcastle alone added 246,200, led by Hope Township with 221,450, and Port Hope 587,150 overall. Final tallies show mixed results across districts and emphasis on continuing war-run expenses despite Europe’s end.
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Durham County
Hope Township
Port Hope
Bowmanville
Darlington Township
Manvers
Cavan
Cartwright
Clarke Township
Sinn Vances
Newcastle
Europe
Clarke and
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New Masonic Temple
C. W. McBride
R. E. Gardiner
Fiurope
Yours Sincerely
Kendal
M. Luxon
Robert Hilditch
T. Hilditch
Montgomery
J. Glover
Wm. Patterson
F. Stoker
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill’s Radio Talk. Pte. ‘Glen Thertell
Kingston
Clarence Thertell
Gordon Martinell
Wm. Mercer
Art Mercer
Viance ‘Allen
J. Hoskin
Norman Thertell
Orono C. S
M. War
Bro. T. C. Wardley
New Temple
Orono Masonry
Brethren of
Orono Lodge No. 325
Mellor
Davey
Wade
Payne
Carveth
Banks
CKOC
Hamilton
CFRB
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
CBS
Progressive Conservative Party of
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