Dear Ruth Coming To Town By Local Players In Orono
The Orono Players under Warren Watt present the six scene Broadway comedy Dear Ruth during the second week of June at Township Hall Orono. Proceeds support the Orono Athletic Association. 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
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 married Edward Keith West at Cavan United Church on Saturday May 12. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with lace veil and carried a red rose bouquet. she was attended by her sister Betty-Lou Armitage. The ceremony featured organ music, and guests traveled from Toronto Oshawa and other Ontario towns. a reception followed at the church hall.
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Cavan United Church
Marie Evelyn Rosanna
Wm, Armitage
Cavan
Edward Keith West
Albert West
Orono
Francis Chisholm
Stephanovis
Betty-Lou Armitage
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 discuss Water Safety Program. It will continue with the Athletic Society, starting with the same hours as last year. Mary Armstrong hired as instructor, Jo Ann Rutherford as assistant. Returns on the Red Cross Drive indicate a possible shortfall of about 100 dollars from last year.
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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 Meeting Deliberates on Dues and Invitations
The 4 H Homemaking Club met May 3, 1956 at Mrs Kennedy's home with president Elizabeth Reid presiding. Members approved minutes, discussed splitting expenses, and planned an May 15 supper to learn table setting and manners. Home work included writing invitations and collecting records for the file.
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4-H
Elizabeth Reid
Mrs. Kennedy
Mrs. Stapleton
Children Outstanding Artists In Orono Variety Show
A large turnout greeted the Orono School of Dancing annual variety show at Township Hall. Students from preschool to teens performed thirty five acts in ballet and tap with colorful costumes and blue starry scenery. Mrs Rogerson and Mrs Norton coordinated the costumes and mothers aided the design.
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Orono
Orono School of Dancing
Urgent Clothing Drive For Korea Relief Called
Dr. Florence Murray and colleagues describe extreme poverty in South Korea after relief workers report near empty depots. The appeal stresses clothing shortages and widespread need, with donations urged from shipping depots and international communities.
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Florence Murray
Korea
South Korea
Canada
Baseball School Interest Draws Local Coaches and Players
Twenty five enthusiasts from the Village and Port Hope attended a baseball school in the Orono Municipal Building. Max Scheff spoke on rules and answered questions, while Mrs. Dave Appleton taught minor players from the Village and Kirby. A film on do's and don'ts and on-site demonstrations followed, led by the Orono Senior Baseball Club and the Orono Amateur Athletic Association.
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Port Hope
Orono Municipal
Crono
Max Scheff
Dave Appleton
Orono
Kirby
Appleton
Do’s
Don
Orono Senior Baseball Club
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Orono Skating Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Orono Figure Skating Club held its annual meeting Monday evening with fifteen members present. Treasurer reports a near 72.50 balance after year end bills and 17.00 net from the Municipal Skating Carnival. Mrs. Edgar Middleton is 1st Vice, Mrs. Roy Forrester 2nd Vice, Mrs. Gordon Simpson secretary, Mrs. Robert Taggart treasurer. president position vacant. Plans include booth and diner at the Orono Fall Fair and hiring Adele Myles as instructor if she qualifies. Amalgamation with the Orono Athletic Association discussed but rejected. Grant potential discussed if a Recreation Committee is formed by the Municipal Council.
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Mrrs
Edgar Middleton
Roy Forrester
Gordon Simpson
Robert Taggart
Orono
Adele Myles
Orono Athletic Association
Port Hope Hospital to Add 300000 Wing
Barnett and Rieder to design a new 300000 dollar wing for Port Hope Hospital with Gordon A. Friesen Associates as consultants. Plans aim for August blueprint submission and year-end final plans amid securing financing. The project expands bed capacity from 45 to 66 to meet Department of Health standards for 12000 served.
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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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Trans-Canada Air Lines
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