Army depot to be built at Cobourg in Canada
Defence Minister Claxton announced a $3.5 million Central Command ordnance depot to rise on a 105 acre site in Cobourg, Ontario, employing about 1,500 people. The facility will warehouse 18,000 items for Army needs and may serve as an overseas supply point after the St Lawrence Seaway completion. Construction to start in two to three months with tendered contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobourg
Defence
Claxton
Central Command Ordnance Depot
St. Lawrence Seaway
Clamton
Willl
Ajax Mourns Fred T. W. Bunting Longtime resident
Fred T. W. Bunting of Beatty Avenue Ajax died in his sleep after a heart failure on Friday morning following a Ottawa area trip. He was 54, born in Pickering, a former Pickering General Store operator and Toronto probation officer, later with Downham Nurseries in Bowmanville Strathroy. Surviving: widow Vera Burling, sons Jack and William, sister Eva. Family planned to move to Strathroy in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax
Fred T. W. Bunting
Beatty Avenue
Ottawa
Bunting
Ruddy
Whitby
Mr. Bunting
Oshawa Hospital
Frederick T. W. Bunting
Pickering
Toronto
Downham Nurseries
Ontario
Quebec
Vera Burling
Jack
William of
Orono
Eva Bunting
Strathroy
Baptismal Service for Six Babies In Wesleyville
Sunday morning services featured a baptism for six infants Joam Carel Nichols Sandra Elizabeth Payne James Henry Nichols Frederick Ray McBride Leslie William Ford and Richard Irwin Miles. Local families and visitors shared in the day with Carroll Nichols Earle McBride and others attending related gatherings and society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joam Carel Nichols
Carrol Nichols
Sandra Elizabeth Payne
Howard Payne
James Henry Nichols
Clarence Nichols
Frederick Ray MecBride
Earle McBride
Leslie William Ford
Archie Ford
Richard Irwin Miles
Trevor Miles
Former Crone Boy Visits Lodge In England
Letter from England recounts Colin Taylor visiting a lodge and the Provincial Lodge of Past Grands. W J Riddell’s correspondent notes Taylor’s engaging talks on lodge work and ritual insights, praising his zeal and expressing hopes for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
W. J. Riddell
Colin Taylor
Enumerators Appointed For County Of Durham
The final list of enumerators has been prepared for the Census in Durham County starting June 1. Districts are led by Ray Dilling in District No 1 and Harold Crow in District No 2 with a roster of named enumerators across Darlington Cartwright to Cavan.
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County of
Durham
Durham County
Ray Dilling
Bowmanville
Harold Crow
Glorie Piggott at Jr Carnival in Orono
Local bulletin describes Glorie Piggott hosting a Wednesday evening event for Mr Piggott’s daughter in Orono. The Orono Orphans Carnival at the Arena features dancing and a modest show, plus a bingo session for attendees. The report notes an informal practice or ceremony underway with expectations of a standing reception later.
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Mr. Daughter
Mr. Piggott
Orono
Tory
Orono Orphans
Carnival fundraiser at Orono Orphans event raises proceeds
The Orono Orphans fundraiser held at Harvey School featured a lucky prize of a hundred dollars won by Glorie Piggott and Mrs Alfred, with proceeds supporting the event. Attendees included Mrs Leonard Henderson and others listed by number and location across Port Hope Newcastle and Millbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evi Glorie Piggott
Alfred Twho
Rededication Services Planned for Orono United Church Edifice
Orono United Church announces rededication of its new church edifice with services on July 15 at 2.00 and 7.30 p.m. and July 22 at 11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. The Orono Fish and Hunt Club hosts an evening July 15 at 8.30 p.m. with films and forest fire footage, plus refreshments for members.
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Orono Oddfellows
Oron Fish and Hunt Club
Ontario Department of Lands and Forests
Ken Tolmie
Lindsay
Orono United Church
Reguar
Clarke Township School Area Divided by By law
At a May 19 special meeting Clarke Township Council passed a bylaw to divide the township school area to withdraw former school section No 2. The area will form a separate school section under its former name. The remainder stays as the township school area. The bylaw awaits Minister of Education approval and takes effect December 25 1951. An emergency project for the Glass bridge was approved for immediate construction.
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Clarke Township
Clarke
Evening Auxiliary Met At Mrs. C. Billings
The Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs Carl Billings on May 17 with Mac Allin presiding. Plans were made to donate to the new Hospital and to send Klim milk to Africa. Guest speaker Mrs A E Billett spoke on Community Friendship and members enjoyed readings music and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Billings
Mac Allin
Africa
A. E. Billett
Hampton
Orono
Tolerance and Canadian Unity Highlight Jr Farmers Meeting
Durham County Jr Farmers held their annual meeting at Orono town hall with broad junior turnout. Major John W Foote spoke on tolerance and Canada’s opportunity, urging stronger immigration access and moral character to unite the country. A field day and hospital equipment purchase committee were planned.
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Durham County Jr Farmers
Orono Town Hall
County
John W. Foot
V. C
Newcastle Lions
Pather and Son
Major Foote
Canada
U.S
Lion Frank McMullen
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital
Sid Rutherford Addresses Education at Orono Wo mans Institute
The Wo mans Institute of Orono held a May 18 meeting in the Town Hall Council Chamber presided by Mrs. O W Rolph. Sid Rutherford spoke on Citizenship and Education stressing discipline and choosing appropriate shows for children and praised good teachers and pupil cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Rutherford
Woman’s Institute
Orono Town Hall
O. W. Rolph
Robinson
Institute
Maple Grove
Copeland
The Happy Years arrives for royal Thursday Friday
The Happy Years comes to Royal on Thursday and Friday May 24 25 promising family entertainment from grandpa to junior. Filmed from Saturday Evening Post stories it follows youth adventures and misadventures with comedic blunders and blushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Grandpa
Little Junior
Evening Post
Eleven Contestants Viewed For Honors At W C T U Contest
The Silver Medal Contest at Orono May 18 featured seven girls and four boys led by Muriel Gibson and Clifford Days as winners. Rev. A B Eustace opened with hymn and prayer. Mrs. H Walsh distributed books to contestants. judges were Miss K Stewart Mrs Hare and Rev Turner.
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W.C.T.U
Orono
A. B. Eustace
James Brown
June Wood
Turner
Joan Carbury
Gloria Piggott
Doreen White
Elaine Sutcliffe
Beryl Reichrath
Dianne Phasey
Muriel Gibson
Allan Days
Milton Rainey
Bert Verey
Clifford Days
K. Stewart
Hare
Rev. Turner
H. Walsh
God Save the King
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Oshawa
Europe
Halifax
Frederick Thomas Wesley Bunting
Richard A. Bunting
Brereton Bunting
Ireland
Piggott Construction Company
Wesleyville
George Martyn and
Lynn
Dorothy
Muriel Mason
Mrs. W. Mason
Carroll Nichols
Shields
Sid Lancaster
Dorglia
Newtonville
W. Nichols
Alfred
Port Hope
Freddie
F. McBride
Roy Nichols
Mr. and
Mrs. A. Peters
Jane
Morrish
Ted King
Peterborough
Bent Binsted
Hubert
Evelyn
Belleille
Ken Green
Childrens Aid Society
Affternoon
Arnold Austin
Barrowclough
Zion
Harold Barrowclough
S. C. Mills
Brooking
Cecil Sleeman
Enniskillen
Bro. Riddell
Fred Wood
Brother Taylor
Stepney
Enumerators
Darlington
W. R. Pickle
Helen Gordamer
Elmer Cox
Katherine M. Hamilton
Mary Niddery
Frank Pascoe
Kenneth Roblin
Neil Stewart
Wilfred Harpke
L. Bowne
Wilbur Baskerville
M. 8
Glorie Piggott
Bowas
Harvey School
Mumber
Leonard Henderson
W. Elson
Robert Armstrong
Port. Hope
Gladys Trenouth
George Halford
Anthurpsa
Helen Chislett
Mark Wickett
Millbrook
Aliie Payne
Newccastle
Herbert Hancock
Orono Fish and Hunt Club
S. S.no. 2
Ed. Graham
Barbara Simpson
Dora Morris
Ruth Allin
Dawn Moffatt
Mrs. Billings
John W. Foote
Jr. Farmers’ Annual Meet
E. A. Summons
A Barr
Mr. Barr
Scotland
Boys
Westminster Abbey
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Buckingham Palace
Balmoral Castle
Farncomb Legresty
Betty McHolm
The
Ox R
Hazell White
Chicago
Jean Noble
Jr. Girls Homemaking Club
Murray Lord
Ray Challice
Farncomb Legieskey
Sec
Treas
Merril Vancamp
Lion Keith Aiken
United States
Hitler
Mr. Eustace
Mr. Rutherford
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