Dear Ruth Coming To Town By Local Players In Orono
Orono is set to stage the six scene Broadway comedy Dear Ruth during the second week of June. Warren Watt directs the Orono Players in a production by the Orono Athletic Association to raise funds. Cast includes Don Staples Sandy Russell Jim Pollard Georgie Collins Margo Samuel Mary Rutherford Barbara McGee Carolyn Jones Irene King.
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Ruth
Orono
Orono Players
Warren Watt
The
Orono Athletic Association
New York City
Moss Hart
Dear Ruth
Messrs
Don Staples
Sandy Russell
Jim Pollard
Georgie Collins
Margo Samuel
Mary Rutherford
Barbara McGee
Carolyn Jones
Irene King
Pretty Afternoon Wedding at Cavan United Church
Marie Evelyn Rosanna Armitage wed Edward Keith West in Cavan United Church on May 12. The ceremony featured pink and white floral decor, a nylon tulle gown with lace borders, cathedral bouquet, and music by Mrs G Spicer and soloist Fraser Carr. Guests came from Toronto and many Ontario towns. couple to reside in Orono after a US trip.
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Cavan United Church
Marie Evelyn Rosanna
Wm, Armitage
Cavan
Edward Keith West
Albert West
Orono
Francis Chisholm
Stephanovis
Raye West
Robert Armitage
Marvin Lunn
Pirem
United States
Toronto
Myrtle
Newcastle
Oshawa
Lindsay
Peterborough
Bethany
Port Hope
Markham
Junior West
Marlene Cartrell
A. West
Automatic and Defence Depts
Westclox
Water Safety Program Planned To Be Held At Greno Park
The Orono Red Cross met on Friday May 10 at 8 00 p m to finalize plans for a Water Safety Program at Greno Park in cooperation with the Orono Athletic Society It will run the same hours as last year with Mary Armstrong hired as instructor and Jo Ann Rutherford as assistant The group noted the Red Cross Drive funds may be about $100 short of last year’s total
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Orono Red Cross
Velma Armstrong
Orono A Athletic Society
Mary Ann Armstrong
Jo Ann Rutherford
Mary Rutherford
Red Cross
4-H Homemaking Club Meets at Mrs Kennedy’s May 3 1956
The second meeting of the 4-H Homemaking Club was held May 3 1956 at Mrs Kennedy's home. Elizabeth Reid led The Pledge and minutes were read and approved. The group voted to divide any expenses among members and planned a May 15 supper with table setting demonstration.
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4-H
Elizabeth Reid
Valena Copping
Corry Glasbergen
Mrs. Kennedy
Mrs. Stapleton
Children Shine in Orono School of Dancing Variety Show
Young performers from preschool to teens graced the Township Hall stage in Orono for the annual variety show by the Orono School of Dancing. Colorful costumes and blue starry backdrops highlighted thirty five acts as mothers Mrs Rogerson and Mrs Norton coordinated the costumes and planning.
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Orono
Orono School of Dancing
Urgent Clothing Drive for Korea Relief Issued by Shipping Depots
Dr. Florence Murray and colleagues report dire poverty in South Korea as shelters run bare. The call urges clothing donations from global communities including Canada to aid ongoing relief efforts.
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Releif
Korea
Florence Murray
South Korea
Canada
Baseball School Brings Coaches and Players Together
Twenty five enthusiasts from the Village and Port Hope attended a baseball school in Orono Municipal Building. Max Scheff discussed rules and answered questions while Mrs. Dave Appleton instructed minor players on catching hitting and fielding. Demonstrations occurred at the Orono School grounds with support from local clubs and the Department of Education program.
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Port Hope
Orono Municipal
Crono
Max Scheff
Dave Appleton
Orono
Kirby
Appleton
Do’s
Don
Scheff
Department of Education
Orono Skating Club elects officers for year ahead
The Orono Figure Skating Club held its annual meeting with fifteen members present. Officers elected include 1st vice Mrs Edgar Middleton 2nd vice Mrs Roy Forrester secretary Mrs Gordon Simpson and treasurer Mrs Robert Taggart. A president remains to be filled. Plans include booth and diner at the Orono Fall Fair and potential professional instructor Adele Myles. Amalgamation with the Orono Athletic Association debated but not pursued. A municipal recreation grant was discussed.
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Mrrs
Edgar Middleton
Roy Forrester
Gordon Simpson
Robert Taggart
Orono
Adele Myles
Orono Athletic Association
Wing Added To Port Hope Hospital For 300000
Port Hope Hospital will add a new 300000 wing designed by Barnett and Rieder with Gordon A Friesen Associates as consultants. Plans aim for August blueprint submission and year-end final plans with a target bed increase from 45 to 66 to meet health standards. Building committee includes Baxter Moore and local officials.
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RB ‘Baxter
Port Hope Hospital
Gordon A. Friesen Associates
Toronto
Department of Health
Baxter
Barnett and Rieder
John B. Parkin Associates
Mr. Baxter
Gordon A. Friesen
Ospital
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Fraser Carr
Betty-Lou Armitage
Greno Park
Kinmount
Sunderland Aval Sath Gem
Beaverton
Apsley
Oakwood
Ade Dade
Tee Wale
Lindsay Watt
Carol van Belle
Baseball
Orono Senior Baseball Club
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
OSI
Newtonville
Adele
Thut
Princess Street
Kk. B. Baxter
Fn, Abrams
E. Dithridge
G. C. Brown
R. J. W. Sculthorpe
W. N. Moore
Fred Murray
H. van Everdingen
John Morgan
TCA
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Swift
Vancouver
Montreal
London
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