Foote Nominated Durham Conservative Candidate For Provincial Election
The Hon. John Foote V C was unanimously chosen as the Durham Conservative candidate at a Durham Progressive Conservative Convention in Orono. Delegates heard Foote praise constituents support, discussed Highway 7A needs, and contrasted Conservative plans with Liberal promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foote
V.C
Durham
Progressive Conservative
Foote
Stewart Ryan
Port Hope
G._ L. Brackenbury
Ryan
Clarke Township
Orono
Congregation of Friends
Toronto
Local Fisherman Catches 24 inch Rainbow Trout
Weekend fishing brought relief as Pickerel season opened early Saturday. Cliff Cooper landed a 24 inch rainbow over five pounds after a fifteen minute fight, location not stated. Charles Armstrong leapt into Jackson's Pond in Kendal to escape a barking dog, later finding the animal friendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Cooper
Cliff
Wilmot
Orono
Charles Armstrong
Jackson’s
Kendal
Charles
Liberals Name Bay Candidate After Convention
Liberal fortunes rise after naming David Ford of Port Hope as provincial election candidate. Ford, a respected ex serviceman and real estate dealer, will be welcomed at a county meeting in Orono Town Hall on May 24 at 8 30 with Reeve Crockford of Scarborough invited as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ford
Port Hope
Ford
Hope
Canada
Orono Town Hall
Reeve Crockford
Scarborough
Miss Connie Tyrrell Reaches World Trip Finals
Connie Tyrrell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyrrell is among 76 finalists in the Tely Clipper Club Contest Finals for a 38000 mile 30 day world cruise via Pan American. Finalists must write a story on My Hopes for Canada judged by sincerity imagination and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Tyrrell
Charles Tyrrell
Tely Clipper Club
Pan American World Airways
Canada
Connie
St Saviours W A Plans June Picnic at Orono Park
Members of St Saviour's W A held a May meeting after postponements due to illness. Mrs C Grant and Mrs R Taggart were elected to president and 2nd vice president for 1955. A picnic supper with races and prizes for children is set for Thursday June 4 at 6 pm in Orono Park, with tea and cookies for all ages after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Saviour’s W. A
H. Murray
C. Grant
R. Taggart
Orono Park
Faggart and
Hinton
Miss Grace Moore of Orono dies teacher at Nrono High
The Village mourns Grace Jennie Moore a Nrono High School languages teacher who died suddenly on May 18. A funeral service was held May 16 at the Anelican Church with interment in Linehampton Cemetery. Attendees included Mr. B Rutherford Mr. Rourlas Lycett and several former students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Jennie Moore
Orono ‘Tieh
Liberal Convention Fails To Secure Durham Candidate
Orono Liberal convention fails to nominate a candidate for the June 9 election. About 150 delegates attended as eleven nominees declined. George Walton and Robert Kent among others pledged support while potential candidates withdrew. A second slate of nominees followed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
John James
M.P
Paul Hellyer
E. R. Woodyard
Orono
W. F. Rickard
Newcastle
George Walton
Russell Honey
Durham Liberals
Port Hope
Bruce Tink
Durham Liberal Association
Robert Kent
Bowmanville
Elmer Scott
Hope Township
George Young
Allan Beer
Manvers Township
J. Jardine
Messrs. E. R. Woodyard
Orone
Roberts Kent
Ted Hugan
Ontario
Frank Rickard
Liberals
Messrs
John Rickard
Lawrence Mason
Carsk Nichols
Jakes
Baker
Selina
Orono Baseball Joins Lakeshore Intermedial League
Orono Baseball Club management and players decide on joining the Lakeshore league this season. The move aims for a higher class of play and greater fan interest with a bye into the Intermediate D playdowns in the fall. The team will feature regulars from last year’s championship squad plus new players including Junior West on the mound and John Shetler as catcher, with Arm strong Cornish and Raye West infield and Mercer and Dean West in the outfield. Schedule covers twenty four games with opening May 24 at Bowmanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Baseball Club
Lakeshore Baseball League
Orono
D” O.B.A
Lakeshore
Junior West
John Shetler
Armstrong
Cornish
Raye West
Mercer
Dean West
Port Hope
Bowmanville
Cobourg
Colborne
Port
Hope
Durham
Whem
H. M. Mercer
F. E., Lycett
A. E
June Heron and Larry Miller Win Silver Medals
A Silver Medal Contest held in the Sunday School auditorium of Queen Street Church recognized June Heron and Larry Miller with silver medals. Judges and choir assisted as contestants sang and recited works, with Mrs. Hare granting the unanimous award to June Heron and Larry Miller, and prizes given to all contestants.
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Orono United Church
C.G
Barbara Carman
Chaiman
Ty Norah Wood
Marilyn Quantrill
Elizabeth Reid
Shirley Wagg
L. Alldred
R. R. Bonsteel
Bethany
Kitchen
Bonsteel
June Heron
Larry Miller
Mies
Bere
Jorsne Tyrrell
Karlene Granam
van Vege
Hare
Sion
Dene Heron
Narry Miller
Walsh
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Gordon Fraser
C. Stephenson
Stephenson
Froste
McCann
Mrs. Kitchen
Norway
Patsy Reid
Doreen Alldred
Newes
Newcastle Park
Carl Gould
Charlie Knox
Irwin Colpatna
Fred Couch
Harry Jose
Kei Gill
Charlie Gilkes
Murray Paters
John Riccard
Howard Toms
Jim Porter
Floyd McKinley
Roi Carveth
Dick Davies
John Kora- Aiken
Roy Forrester
Tom Leonard
Andy Meyn
Austin Turner
Frank Richard Arry Sinclair
Carson
St. Saviours
Nrono High
Prosper Adden
Mon
Thur
Col
Cobourgz
Bowmeanville Thurs
Cobou
Avance Union
Quene
James Rickaby
Csnable
Bencedinge
Carel Yeo
Joan Allin
Tamblyn Brothers
Chapman
Joan Vage
Dune Heron
Shirley Fean
Linda Hu
Festar
Ayere Vineui
Zicten
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