Literary Society Delights Town Hall With Snappy Program
The Literary Society of Orone Continuation School held its third and final group meeting May 18 led by Maureen McKenna. Gwendolyn Chatterton opened, with Ross Taylor and Barbara Rolph assisting, then solos by Helen Woods and Anna Marie Hall, dances and comic numbers by the group, piano solos by Wanda Malley and Donald MacLaren, and a play titled Wor Whom the Telephone Rings featuring Mr. Harding and Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society of Orone Continuation ‘School
Maureen McKenna
Gwendolyn ‘Chatterton
Ross Taylor
Barbara Rolph
Maureen
Parrell
Helen Woods
Anna Marie Hall
Kay McKennna
Florence Linton
Luois Dean
Jean Turner
Billi Found
Jack Bryson
Wanda Malley
Donald MacLaren
Kay McKenna
Petunia
Donald McLaren
Dickey Bird
Arlene Boyd
Mr. Harding
Ross
Clarke Union Home and School Club Meets in May
The Clarke Union Home and School Club held its regular May meeting with a large attendance. The program featured solos by B Chapman and Betty Chapman, readings by Anne Marie Sherwin and Ethel Danson, a slide show by Dr. McKenzie, and a Florida trip reel. The group recited prayers, enjoyed lunch, and socialized after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Union Home and School Club
Canada
Orville Chatterton
B. Chapman
Dawn Moffat
Anne Marie Sherwin
McKenzie
Florida
Ethel Danson
Brewers Mansion
Betty Chapman
Miss Moffat
Arlene Rainey
Orville
God Save the King
Bride Lois Turner Weds Edward Morton at St George’s Newcastle
Reverend Dewdney officiated the Anglican church ceremony uniting Lois Kathleen Turner and Edward Robert John Morton. The bride wore ivory supper satin with a princess headdress and veil, carried deep pink roses, and was attended by her sister Jean in blue taffeta with pink carnations. Best man was Charles Morton. A reception followed and the couple traveled west after the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewdney
St. George’s Anglican Church
Newcastle
Lois Kathleen Turner
R. J. Turner
Mr. Turner
Edward Robert John Morton
George Morton
Kendal
Princess Elizabeth
Jean
Charles Morton
Bethany
Points West
Orono Women's Institute Holds May Meeting
The Orono branch held its May meeting with J J Mellor of Durham County Co operative Medical Services speaking on the hospital plan. Mrs O W Rolph reviewed the Home Economics cooperative program. Officers Rally and Citizenship or Clothing conference requested. A $15 donation was sent to the Institute for the Blind. Various readings, a letter from Mrs Susan Hutt, a historic house talk, and a community sing ended with tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Women’s Institute
J. J. Mellor
Durham County Co-operative Medical Services
O. W. Rolph
Women’s Institute
Orono
Institute For the Blind
Jas Eagleson
Anna Marie Sherwin
Eagleson
Susan Hutt
Georgetown
Hutt
Kendal
Extra Page Promises More Local News on Page Seven
The paper notes an obligatory extra page this week and last week, directing readers to page seven for additional local and general news and other interesting articles.
Evening Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs McLaren’s Home
About thirty three members of the Evening Auxiliary met at Mrs C McLaren’s home for a social evening. Mrs BR Chapman presided and read scripture. Mrs R Keane sang Smiling Through. Mr Eustace spoke on home missions with Winnipeg experience. Stella Best sang Into a tent where a gypsy boy lay. Final business arranged catering for the W I district annual on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. McLaren
BR. Chapman
Home
Ecconmics
R Keane
McKenzie
McLaren
Winnipeg
Stella Best
M. D. Sade
South Africa
W. I
Dr Walter Brown Guest Speaker At Sunday School Anniversary
Dr Walter Brown gave the keynote address at the Sunday School anniversary in Orono. He urged loyalty to Victoria College and the United Church, urged support for the ministry, and highlighted needs for the church’s future. Norman Mountjoy and others organized a new County Commission for Durham with a County Rally planned for October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Park St
A. A. Drummond
Ewest
Brown
Glenn Allin
Newcastle
Allin
Victoria College
Toronto
United Church
Ivnee
Jamieson Weds Holdcroft at Kingsway United Church
Betty Margaret Holdcroft daughter of Dr. Donald J. Holdcroft marries William Duncan Jamieson son of Dr. and Mrs. Ross A. Jamieson of Toronto at Kingsway Lembton United Church. The couple plan a short honeymoon then reside in Mimico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsway
Lembton United Church
Betty Margaret Holdcroft
Donald J. Holdcroft
Hazel Adams Holdcroft
Havelock
William Duncan Jamieson
Ross A. Jamieson
Toronto
Joohn M. Hanper
F. J. Horwood
H. A. Ben-Oliel
Mimico
Florence Cobbledick
W. S. Cobbledick
Orono
W C T U Annual Meeting Held at Park Street Church
The Wo man s Christian Temperance Union met at Park Street United Church on May 26 with Mrs R Rainey presiding. Miss Edith Sherwin led devotions and quoted a faithful ministerial remark about Christ s Kingdom lasting despite world turmoil. Officers were reelected for 1948 49 and the county convention scheduled for Hampton on June 16 with prayers to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian )Temperance Union
Park St. United Church
R. Rainey
Edith Sher
Clarke School Area Moves On With Improvements
The Area Board met May 19 at McLean's School to approve minutes and report progress. Insulation at No 9 finished and 18 seats sent to No 4. toilets planned for Nos 13 17 21. cistern work for No 21 to proceed if bids satisfactory. Resignation of music teacher George Campbell accepted. Wiring contract for No 1 awarded to Joice and Sweaner Port Hope. Levy rates set and transportation funds approved totaling 1 609.19. May 28 school inspection set. next meeting June 16 1948 at Port Granby School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean’s School
No. 4
George Campbell
Joice and Sweaner
Port Hope
Newtonville Transportation
Port Granby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Literary Society
Morton —Turner
Durham County
J. J Mellor
Durham
Clare Burt
Provincial
Farm Forum
J. Galway
Dominion Forum
Burt
Charles Osborne
Harvey Malcolm
County Federation of Agriculture
Norman Mountjoy
Elton Werry
Stan Sharpe
Lloyd Kellogg
R. G Moffat
George Honey
W.C.T.U Meeting
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