Clarke Township council approves by law to withdraw lands
Clarke Township Council passed a by law to withdraw four former school sections from the Township Public School Area to form four new lands designated as Port Granby Antioch No 9 and Sixth Line. The by law becomes effective after December 25 1958 pending Ontario Department of Education approval. The meeting also authorized borrowing for a new motor grader and approved a supplementary road by law to fund road projects totaling 106 500 with a two mill special rate for two years for the grader. A trailer licensing by law was approved with fees of 10 per month or 100 per year and a 300 fine for violations.
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Townshp Council of
Clarke
Corneliers Lowery and Lavery
Reeve Brown
Port Granby
Antioch
Ontario Department of Education
Hamilton Hill
Municipal Board
Province of
Ontario
Orone Players Prepare Murder Mystery for Two Night Run
Cast of Orone Players rehearse Witness for the Prosecution a three act murder mystery to be staged at Orono Town Hall on Friday and Saturday June 6 and 7. Proceeds support summer sports for area children.
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The
Orone Players
Orono Town Hall
Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Durham Central Agricultural Fair Promotes Junior Exhibit
Consideration is given to promoting the Durham Central Agricultural Fair in Orono with committees active in fair promotions. The Junior Department has prepared a list of school exhibits for competition and will distribute it through public schools. The fair aims to encourage participation with crafts baking sewing writing and printing among the entries.
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Orono
Pictures Of Trip To Europe Enjoyed At Evening Auxiliary
The Evening Auxiliary of the W M S met in the United Church Sunday School Auditorium with good attendance. Dorothy Watt urged members to raise their annual allocation to 400 and increase givings by a fifth, plus 15 talent money per group. Mrs Erla Jose of Newcastle presented color slides from England and Scotland including Rev John Kitchen's church and home.
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Europe
The
W.M.S
United Church
Dorothy Watt
Stella Carson
Erla Jose
Newcastle
Erla
England
Scotland
John Kitchen
Hi-Teens Sponsor Dance For Orono Skating Rink
The Hi-Teens plan a June 13 fundraiser at Town Hall Orono to aid reconstruction of the Orono Skating rink after a February fire damaged the front half. Music by Paul Minnicola of Peterborough. 9 30 to 1 00. admission 2 50 a couple. prizes lunch.
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Wayne Hooey
Orono
Jim Gamsby
Paul Minnicola
Peterborough
Oddfellow’s Hall
New Techniques Used To Fight Forest Fires
The Ontario Forest Protection Division advances aerial water bombing with rotating tanks on Otter and Beaver aircraft. Tanks fill fast on water and release instantly, improving drop efficiency. Earlier methods used water bags and conveyor drops, but had limitations. This development follows trials since 1944 and 1950, with ongoing testing and refinements.
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Ontario
Air Service Branch
Norseman
Federal funds earmarked for Cobourg harbor and buildings
The Finance Minister announced over 200 000 in federal works for Cobourg. Dredging Cobourg harbor gets 64 000 and pier repairs 63 000 while 100 000 goes to federal buildings. Harbor deterioration due to weather and neglect prompted calls for action as ships carry partial cargoes and storms damage the sea walls. The issue has been discussed by Cobourg Council and reported by the harbor commission.
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Cobourg
Donald Fleming
Fox Rabid Fox Attacks Cattle Outer Tyrone Farm
A fox believed rabid stampeded a cattle herd on Charles Tabb’s Tyrone Concession 9 farm, forcing quarantine of five cows three cats and a dog for 60 days. This follows another Tyrone quarantine earlier in May and reports of a fox shot near Walter Park’s Seventh Concession.
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Charles Tabb
Concession
Tyrone
Bowmanville
Arthur Richards
Lillian Wood
Walter Park
Mr. Park
Walter Bortfeld
Trenton Joins Lakeshore Baseball League Entry
Trenton has entered a baseball team in the Lakeshore Intermediaterleague joining Orono Bowmanville Port Hope this year. The series opens this weekend with Orono in action soon. Watch for the opening date announcement.
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Trenton
Lakeshore Baseball League
Orono
Victoria Day Entertainment At Orono Grounds
The Orono Band plus an aerial fireworks show attracted about two thousand people to the Orono Fair Grounds on Victoria Day Monday May 19. The Orono Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event which drew praise and is planned to become an annual affair with expanded fireworks. Cars crowded the west stands and streets as spectators filled Grandstand railing areas. The Orono Cubs funded the fireworks under chamber guidance with the Fire Department completing the finale.
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Orono
Orono Fair Ground
Staunds
Gamey Lycett
Orono Cubs
Chamber of Commerce
Orono Fire Department
May Meeting of the Woman's Association Held at Parsonage
The May meeting of the Woman's Association met Thursday afternoon at the Parsonage with good attendance. President Mrs. H. Allen opened with a theme song and prayer. Miss FE Penfound led devotion on The Shepherds Psalm and read The Song of the Syrian Guest. The secretary reported 10 cards sent and letters of appreciation received. Treasurer noted a balance of 256.69 dollars. A Special Sunday Service is planned for the second Sunday in September with Rev. Basil Long as speaker. No strawberry festival this summer. Meeting closed with benediction and a social lunch hosted by Mrs. Long.
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Woman's Association
H. Allen
W.A
FE. Penfound
Wesley Elliott
Ruth Allin
Basil Long
Orono Minors Open Season With Strong Weekend Wins
The Orono Pee Wees Bantams and Mid gets earned two wins and one loss at Orono Park. Ralph Kennedy led with 12 strikeouts in a 11-7 win over Bowmanville as Gordie Simpson and Grant Yeo produced key hits. Bantams fell 6-3 to Bowmanville after late errors hurt a tight game.
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Orono
Orono Pee Wees
Bantams
Orono Park
Bowmanville
Lakeshore
Orono Crew
Ralph Kennedy
Gordie Simpson
Grant Yeo
Crono
Wayne Miller
Buzzy Mercer
Charles Reid
Arnold Wallace
Orono Bantams
Orono Boys
Orono Midget Club Edges Newcastle 6-5 in Seventh
The Orono Midget Baseball Club defeated Newcastle 6-5 at home Monday afternoon. Orono trailed by two runs entering the seventh when Rufflay and Fred Anderson scored the tying and winning run after being hit by pitches. Donnie Lycett connected for an additional hit as the rally closed.
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Orono
Newcastle
Rufflay
Fred Anderson
Donnie Lycett
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J. T. Brown
Orone
Alma Mitchell
Alma
Eileen Billings
Japan
Jeanne Staples
Adele McGill
Adele
Wm. Mitchell
Audrey Walker
Forest Protection Division
Ontario Department of Lands and Forests
Harbour Commission
Council
Orono Band
W.A. Meeting
Victors
Terry Graham
Allan Heron
Arnold Wal
al Quantrill
Terry Carleton
Terry
Ross Tamblyn
Craig Hind
John Hancock
Grono
Larry Miller
Leslie Hopper
Short
Roger Barlow
Paul Tamblyn
Wary McMacken
Donald Danchuk
Bomaville
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