Orono United Church celebrates mortgage clearance
The Orono United Church completed and dedicated in 1951 cleared its mortgage after a three year drive. A blitz campaign raised 25 000 dollars and local and outside contributions totaled 91 688.30 with 731.17 remaining after expenditures. Church leaders and neighbors attended a March gathering presided by Rev John Kitchen, with presentations, prayers, and a candlebra ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Riddell
O. W. Relph
A. A. Drummond
M. H. Staples
A. J. Tambigni
Mas. E. Rainey
W.A
Carl Billings
W. B. Hoar
Glenn Allin
Paul Rutherford
Douglas Lycett
N. F. Porter
Henry Mellon
Oshawa Presbytery
Andrew Eustace
United Church
Improne
A. J. Fisher
Newcastle
D. R. Dewdney
St. Saviour’s Anglican
Frank Rickard
Newcastle United
Newcastle Lionettes Aid Oshawa Centre for Cerebral Palsy Children
The Oshawa and District Cerebral Palsy Centre receives equipment from Newcastle Lionettes and other groups. Volunteers describe exercise tables, mirrors, and weight pulleys aiding eight months to five year olds, with transport access and mother-led staffing improving care at Simcoe Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walton
Dr Knox
Newcastle
Lionel
Rot Club
Firefighters’ Association
W C T U Meeting Reports May Session
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met May 18 in the Orono Timsted Church Sunday School hall. Mrs H Walsh led devotion with hymns and prayer, minutes were read, a brief business period followed. Mrs W J Lycett reported on the Oshawa convention. a clip sheet on condemning modern drinking was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Orone Tmsted
H. Walsh
W. J. Lycett
W.C.T.U
Oshawa
Miss Truus D. Be Is Honored With Shower
A bridal shower for Truus Degroot was held Friday May 14 at the Hooey home in Orono. Dutch Canadian and local friends presented gifts including a tri light lamp. fiancé Cornelis Bos and her father attended, with plans to live near Orono on the former M. Sherwin farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hooey
Truus Degroot
Honeu
Truus
J. Tamblyn
Marie
Johnnie Hooey
Jean Tamblyn
Bouwmeester
Is. Gamsby
Lunn
Cornelis Arie Bos
Harry
Holland
Orono
M. Sherwin
Public Speaking Winners Named At Orono Church Event
Carol Yeo and Ross Tamblyn won silver medals at a May 14 public speaking contest under the Women's Christian Temperance Union in the Orono United Church Sunday School Auditorium. Five girl and five boy contestants performed with music and prayers, and prizes included cash awards to Jo Anne Rutherford Susan Fuester and Bonnie Tyrrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Orono United Church
John Tamblyn
James Rickaby
Shirley Duncan
W.C. T.U
Carol Yoe
Madelene Allen
Marilyn Major
Shirley Wagg
Betty Dawson
Ross Tamblyn
Norman Rickaby Carman
Ball
Vincent Bruton
Billy Dawson
G. Carson
J. Rickaby
Coryell
Adges
Theun
Jesus
H. Rowe
Zes
Jo Anne Rutherford
Susan. Fuester
Local Church Meeting Sets Anniversary Sunday and Strawberry Festival
A Falls area gathering led by E Green with A Loucks in the chair discussed holding Anniversary Sunday on June 20 and a Strawberry Festival around June 23. Devotional by Mrs. J Hamilton, readings by Mrs. D Eade, and a talk by Mrs. Mae Allen followed by a closing benediction and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Spry
Kathie
Ern. Spry
E. Lyer
Bowmanville
Art Robbins
D. Marshall
M. Everett
Toronto
E. Green
Buckley
Moore
D. Eade
Mae Allen
H. Duvall
Thanksgiving Services Mark Debt Clearance At Orono Church
A large crowd attended both morning and evening services at Orono United Church on May 16 to celebrate clearing the church debt. Rev. Dr. Telford of Oshawa assisted Rev. J. Kitchen and dedicated new memorial windows honoring many families and the Orono Public School community. Rev. J. K. Moffatt of Oshawa was guest preacher at the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono United Church
Mionday
United Church
Servces
Dr. Telford
Oshawa
J. Kitchen
Telford
Jackson
Workman
Glenn Allin
Lord Is
Milton Tamblyn
John Armstrong
Minnie Hall
Francis
Mary Brimacombe
Fred Brimacombe
C. C. Cain
Lias Berry
Heber Souch
John
Sarah Ann Rickaby
George J. Mitchel
Ruth
Heber
Evelyn Louch
Hias Berry
Alfred
Elizabeth Rolph
C. J.thornton
Eleanor
Luim Fanny
Edsnud
Cobbledick and
Walter L. Gobbledick
Peter W. Laing
Charles R. Tambly
Albert
A. A. Drummond
C. W. Rolph
N. F. Porter
W. J. Riddell
Homemakers Hold Achievement Day In Orena
Durham County 4 H Homemaking Clubs held an Achievement Day at Oreno Township Hall on May 5 1954. Fifty three members completed the Meat in the Menu project with exhibits on wholesale and retail beef and pork cuts and cooking methods. Leaders earned badges for Winter work, and fifteen certificates were awarded for two projects. The afternoon program featured club member presentations and skits on meat themed menus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County
Oreno Township
Canada
M. Finney
Bethany
L. Challice
Cavan
Wm. Jackson
Kendal
H. DeGeer
Lifford
E. Stephenson
Maple Grove
Bert Gardiner
Millbrook
N. Kennedy
Sixth Line
H. Yellowlees
Selina
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Kitchen
F. J Reed
Donald
William Riddell
Park Street United Church
John Foote
V.C
O. W. Rolph
John M. James
M.P
T. Tucker
Orone
Mesdames
George Carson
Ewcastle Lionettes
Assistiasy Centre
Osha
Rotary Hall
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Truus D. Be
Carol Yeo
Leskard
Homemaker’s Clubs
Orena
Welcome Clubs
Folfowring Club
Joan
Morton
Patsy Woa
Jean
Glen Allin
Grace
Mr. F. Brimacombe
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