30 May 1957
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
1
Orono Police Trustees met in the Municipal Building and approved sidewalk projects and a single, merged fire agreement. They set a $100 fire call cap for outside village responses, discussed funding for an auxiliary pumper, and authorized notices to affected property owners. The group commended Fire Chief Bruce Mercer for effective response.
Ontario observes fifty years of Agricultural Representative Service with a June 7 program at the Extension Branch annual conference. Dr J Taggart will speak, a panel will discuss past and present extension work, and a historical exhibit will highlight half a century of outreach to farmers.
Guy Garfield Gamsby of Stratton observes his 50th anniversary as Clerk of the Municipality of Morley on May 1 1957. Incorporated in 1903, he began as clerk when the town started. At 75 he is regarded as the dean of district officials for length of service. He has served on the Stratton School Board for over 30 years and has held many roles including farmer timberman and store-keeper. Married since 1904, the couple will celebrate their 53rd anniversary this summer with four children seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The Orono School of Dancing under Mrs. A Van den Heuvel will present a two night talent show at the Orono Town Hall on May 31 and June 1. The program features ballet tap and musical comedy by children ages three to teens in glamorous costumes.
Four candidates for the Durham riding spoke at a Farmer's Union sponsored event in Blackstock. John James Liberal, Dr Perc y Vivian Progressive Conservative, Ernest Dent OCF, and Kenneth Toms Social Credit addressed party policies with 20 minutes each. James praised Liberal policies aiding farmers and discussed the Agricultural Support Act and Health of Animals Act.
Wolf Cub Pack opened with inspection and Grand Hour led by Ross Jackson. 1st Stars awarded to Bobby Best Edwin Bailey and Arnold Wallace. Gamey Lycett earned Toymaker Badge. Terry Graham Ronnie Best and Edwin Bailey earned their 2nd Star. Pack closed with Wolf Cub Creed and prayer.
Mrs Susan Tucker Duncan longtime Orono resident died Saturday May 18 after farming near Millbrook and Garden Hill. Survived by son Clarence F Duncan and daughters Mrs Lorne Cann Mrs V Wilson and Mrs R H Ransberry. Funeral at Barlow Parlours Orono officiated by Rev John Kittchen with grandchildren as pallbearers.
Orono PeeWee baseball joins six team Lakeshore Minor League with Cobourg and Maple Grove new entries. Seven left handers practice as 20 to 25 players attend Saturday games. schedule lists June 3 to July 6 matchups across Maple Grove Bowmanville Newcastle Port Hope Cobourg Orono.
The final C.G.LT group meeting honored Mrs. J. Kitchen for her work with both clubs. The Explorer Group presented a corgage and cherry wood lamp table, grey leather hassock, and a special poem. Mrs. Kitchen and Mrs. Carman received pins and earrings from the 1957 Graduating Class.
Linton and Mrs travel to Toronto today for Miss Joan Bruton who has attained her RN in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs Jack Ball of London visits her parents Mr and Mrs Neil Porter.
Bowmanville Orono Combines claim Lakeshore League title after a joint season, with Ross Howe named most valuable player. Frank Hooper and Raye Gustyl West share second place prizes, Dean West wins fishing prize, and Dane Found presents trophy to the winner. Banquet honors held at Orono Oddfellows Hall with 150 attendees and guest speaker Ed Youngman.
Ontario tobacco growers favored a shift to a producer controlled marketing board in a landmark vote. Durham County backed change 22 to 16 while Northumberland rejected it 5 to 16. Simcoe area turnout was high with many cars at polling, unofficial totals show 60 percent in favor overall. A 14 member board will include five growers per district and one representative from each district to Simcoe, with a fifteenth chairman. The plan aims to handle the 1957 crop through new warehouse channels and broaden farm participation.
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