Body Found in Clarke Township Woodlot Identified
A man believed to be Russell Gillson was found dead under spruce trees on a farm near Orono. Decay suggested death occurred earlier in March. Inquest to determine cause of death. Also noted: burial of John Allen, aged about 91, at Kirby United Church with funeral in Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Gillson
Laverne Patterson
Confcession 5
Clarke Township
Orono
Robert Morgan
Patterson
Bowmanville
Morris
Earl McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Gillson
Leskard
F. F. Morris and Co
Curb gasoline pumps moved back under highway rules in Orono
The Patrons of Orono Garage announce pumps must be relocated to meet Department of Highways regulations. To cover costs the garage will operate on a cash basis and the change takes effect June 1, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Department of Highways
A Challenge To Democratic Devotion
Canadians are urged to buy War Savings Certificates as a test of democracy’s strength against dictatorship. The appeal links support for war effort to democratic freedom, urging sacrifice to show Canada’s commitment to liberty and resistance to tyranny. The message invokes Britain and France and frames purchases as proof of democratic discipline and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Churchill
Britain
Canada
James Connell dies at 81 in Bowmanville era obituary
James Connell passed away in Bowmanville on Saturday May 25 1940 aged 81. He served with the North West Mounted Police during the Rebellion and later farmed near Clarke Union before moving to Bowmanville. He was a charter member of Crone Oddfellows and leaves a daughter Velma who predeceased him. Funeral May 27 from F F Morris Co. Chapel with Odd Fellows pallbearers. Interment Orono Cemetery. Mrs Peter Connell and daughter attended from West Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Township
John Allen
Allen
Jane Ann Rickey
Clarke
Leskard
Enterprise School
Mary Kincaid
Cavan Township
The
Bible Society
S. E. Allen
Orono
Robert
William
Kirby
Toronto
R. H. Allen
Kirby United Church
S Littlewood
Fred Brimacombe
Wm. Cobbleick
Fred Trull
George Henderson
Robert Ard
Albert Harris
Oif Hig
Bn Whitby
James Connell
Mr. Connell
Connell H
Ontario Forestry Department
Dewey Harness
North ‘West
R.C.M.P. Force
Reil
Prairie ‘Provinces
Arthur Saunders
Clarke Union
Addie Hallowell
Starkville
Velma
Connell
Crone Oddfellows
North West
Bowmanville
Peter Connell
F. F. Morris Co
Llo.of
James Richards
Art Riobbins
R. H. ‘Brown
Herb. ‘Scott
John Berry
James Nixon
Trout Fishing Near Standstill Due to Wet Weather
Owing to continued wet weather, trout fishing remains at a standstill with rivers swollen and streams running high. Anglers report limited access and reduced catches as conditions deter activity across local waters.
Tulip Show and Tea by Orono Horticultural Society
The Orono Horticultural Society hosts a Tulip Show and Tea in the United Church basement on Wednesday afternoon June 5. Entries close by 3 p.m. and tea is served from 4 30 p.m. Mr Rosborough presents slides on the perennial border at 7 80 with several musical numbers for an enjoyable evening. Admission 23c. to 20e.
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Horticultural Society of
Orono
United Church
Rosborough
Educational Meeting of Durham Association Highlights
The Durham Educational Association held its annual meeting at Carlton on Tuesday May 21 with President Mr R Osborne presiding. Delegates reported on the Easter convention in Toronto and plans for a public speaking contest in Millbrook in October led by Mrs Bowen, Mrs W Rickard, and Mr R Osborne. Mr Keefe Ontario education director praised the system and new course work. trustees and ratepayers heard on school health issues presented by M A Campbell provincial association secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Educational Association
Carlton
Wiith
R. Osborne
Torontto
S. E. Werry
Salina
Millbrook
Bowen
W. Rickard
Keefe
Plans For Reforestation For United Counties
The Northumberland and Durham Conservation Service held its first board meeting in Cobourg. Officers elected include Hon. Pres. Dr. J. B. Reynolds and Pres. H. R. S. Ryan of Port Hope, with W. J. Ross and S. B. Hathaway as vice president and secretary treasurer. The plan outlines key area in L. Ontario counties, watercourse protection, game conservation, and 1941 planting. It calls for private reforestation under service management and flood control with relief labor, plus education and member recruitment. Funding proposed from memberships, government grants, municipal councils, and donations.
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Northumberland and Durham Conservation Service, Incorporated
Cobourg
J. B. Reynolds
Port Hope
H. R. S. Ryan
W. J. Ross
Seymour Township
Treas
S. B. Hathaway
United Counties
Dept. of Game and Fisheries
Sandridge
Durham County
Pothole
Northumberland
Forestry
Durham
Ganaraska ‘R
Darlington
Murray
Northumberland County
Cadmus Creek
Shelter Valley Creek
Lake Seugog
Rice Lake
Trent River
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Be Strong in War to Safeguard Peace in Orono
The Sunday May 26 observance in Orono gathered at the town hall with the Bowmanville Legion and local groups to pray for victory in Europe. Rev. D. R. Dewdney urged strength and readiness, noting the cost of defeat and the need for arms and resolve, while the Orono quartet and local clergy participated in a brief program ending with a prayer for the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Orono
Europe
Bowmanville Legion
Legion
Orono Boy Scouts
Millgan
A. A. Drummond
W. Lynch
D. R. Dewdney
England
Spain
Wilhelm
Germany
Canada
Messrs. W. Reid
W. Mitchell
C. Taylor
R. Switton
Canon Smith
the Legion
Slaive the King
Transport driver unhurt after bridge plunge near Bowmanville
Carl E R Smith 71 Logan Avenue Toronto crawled from his Martin Transport truck after it plunged through a guard rail down a 50 foot bank below the C P R I overhead bridge west of Bowmanville. He cited dense smoke from a passing freight train as the trigger for steering left then right to avoid a head on collision. The wrecked truck had to be recovered from the steep embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl ER. Smith
Logan Avenue
Toronto
C/PIR
Bowmanville
Smith
Durham Junior Farmers Hold Annual Meeting
The Durham Junior Farmers' Association met at Pontypool with broad township representation. President Harry Kennedy and secretary Garnet Rickard reported a healthy financial balance as KEA Summers reviewed the year and outlined 1940 plans for Boys' Club work including Potato Grain Twine Calf clubs and upcoming Field Day and Dance on June 15 at Bethany with soft and hard ball games. Officers elected include President William Rowland and Vice President Gordon Falls with secretary Garnet Rickard and directors from Darlington Clarke Hope Manverse Cavan Cartwright and South Monaghan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. A. Summers
Bethany
North
South Durham
Harry Kennedy
Cavan
Wm. Rowland
Newcastle
Gordon Falls
Mullbrook
Garnet Rickard
Bowmannville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tulip Tea
Rev
Winston Churchill
Mr. Churchill
Durham Junior Farmers
Durham Junior Farmers’ Association
Pontypool
Wesley Werry
Howard Millson
Clarke — Glen
Hancock
Ivison Tamblyn
Hope
Carroll Nichols
Allan White
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