Mortgage Burned Marks Orono United Church Victory
The Orono United Church cleared its mortgage in three years with community and outside help, finishing with a balance of 731.17. The ceremony, led by Rev. John Kitchen, featured speeches by church officers, tributes from visiting congregations, presentations, and a candle bra 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 Cerebral Palsy Centre
Cerebral palsied children in Durham counties will benefit from an exercise table display at the Oshawa Cerebral Palsy Centre presented by the Newcastle Lionettes. Local organizations, including Rotary Club, Firefighters' Association, and IODE, contributed equipment and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walton
Dr Knox
Newcastle
Lionel
Rot Club
Firefighters’ Association
W C T U Meeting Report May 18 at Oshawa convention
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its May meeting in the Orono Timsted Church Sunday School Auditorium. The program included hymns and devotional led by Mrs. Walsh, with minutes read and adopted. Mrs. 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 Honored With Shower
A bridal shower for Truus Degroot was held last Friday May 14 at the Hooey home in Orono with Dutch Canadian and local friends presenting gifts including a tri light lamp. Guests included her fiancé Cornelis Arie Bos and her father while photographers captured the moment. The couple 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 in a W C T U public speaking contest held May 14 at 8 p m in the Sunday School Auditorium of the Orono United Church. Five girls and five boys competed with Carol Yeo and Ross Tamblyn taking top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Yeo
Ross Tamblyn
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
Norman Rickaby Carman
Ball
Vincent Bruton
Billy Dawson
G. Carson
J. Rickaby
Coryell
Adges
Theun
Jesus
H. Rowe
Zes
Jo Anne Rutherford
Susan. Fuester
Community gathering plans anniversary and strawberry festival
Local residents names attend a meeting chaired by E Green with A Loucks presiding. Announced Anniversary Sunday on June 20 and a strawberry festival around June 23. Devotional led by Mrs J Hamilton, Psalm 46 read, Mae Allen spoke on Together it is easy, H Duvall recited My Mother. Refreshments followed.
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 United Church
A large congregation 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, noting four year payoff and dedicating memorial windows to many donors and families. The evening guest preacher was Rev J K Moffatt of Oshawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Orono 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
Homemaker Club Achievement Day Highlights Meat Education
The 4 H Homemaking Clubs in Durham County held an Achievement Day in Oreno Township Hall on May 9 1954. Members completed the project Meat in the Menu demonstrating knowledge of beef and pork cuts and cooking methods and planned menus aligned with Canada’s Food Rules. Leaders received certificates for faithful service and club members presented exhibits and skits reflecting varied meat usage.
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
Mionday
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
Leskard
Homemaker’s Clubs
Orena
Welcome Clubs
Folfowring Club
Joan
Morton
Patsy Woa
Jean
Glen Allin
Grace
Mr. F. Brimacombe
C. W. Rolph
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