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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 26, 1966
Page
2
The Orono Public Library receives a generous bequest from former resident Miss Lena Renwick. The gift supports a living memorial valued by the community and will fund expanded library service for all ages in Orono and surrounding areas.
Know Your District event invites residents to explore Apple Blossoms Ganaraska Forest Mosport Cone Tree Nursery and Curoply Wood Products. Bus transport via Curoply with guided commentary two showings at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Mosport gates open for public tours with driving allowed at safe speeds.
A Ottawa report criticizes Opposition Leader John Diefenbaker for trying to cast doubt on the impartiality of the Munsinger inquiry. The piece argues the inquiry’s terms invite political manipulation, faulting the Liberal government for degrading parliamentary and judicial institutions. It asserts the Liberals, not Diefenbaker, threaten dignity by dragging the judiciary into politics.
Peterborough harness racing features local drivers with Maudeens Missey finishing fourth and Frisky Herbert not finishing in a race. Jacks Williams won the Invitation Trot with Happy's Mac in 2.17.4, and Portage and other local horses placed in successive races. Port Perry results show several top finishes for Gerald Robinson and Speedway Pat. The report also covers a Monday port Perry event and a Dairy Calf Club meeting at Blackstock hosted by the Larmer family with judging of Guernsey heifers and club demonstrations planned for Orono Fair.
Orono Juvenile Baseball Club opened their season at Little Britain, where Little Britain Juniors won 3-0. Paul Jones pitched seven innings with 14 strikeouts for Orono, allowing three hits, while Gary Parks also pitched. Jones and Parks each had two Orono hits as the visitors produced few threats. The Orono club hosts Peterborough this Saturday at 6 30 p.m. Bantams Lose Opener.
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