Newcastle Prepares For Centennial Celebration
Plans take shape for Newcastle 100th anniversary four day fest starting Friday June 29 through Monday July 2. Don Fairbairn of Neighbourly News will broadcast from Newcastle Community Hall Sunday. Opening speaker Friday will be J B Duncan president of Massey Harris Ferguson Co. Local history ties Massey Harris Ferguson since early 1800s when Massey arrived and started machinery business in Newcastle. A street dance will kick off events followed by parades floats water sports Lions carnival band concerts and an open air show with more items to be announced.
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Don Fairbairn
Neighbourly News
J. 8. Duncan
Massey-Harris-Ferguson Co
Massey-Harris-Ferguson Company
Massey
Massey,Harris and Ferguson
Small Centres Come to Rescue Of Cities In Nuclear Warfare
The plan envisions small towns absorbing evacuees from strategic cities up to 100 miles away after an H-Bomb strike. They would provide transportation, firefighting support, and shelter for refugees. The effort would mobilize nearly every community in Canada for relief and rehabilitation.
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Canada
Durham Club of Toronto Plans Annual Pilgrimage Saturday
The Durham Club of Toronto announces its annual pilgrimage to the Homeland of Durham for Saturday June 2, led by President Allan Martin. The letter describes a cavalcade and organized visit to historic sites.
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Durham Club
Tscoate
Oreao
Durham Club of Toronto
Durham
Allan Martin
Nuclear attack civil defence urged in small towns
The report argues small towns must plan civilian shelters and feeding capacity, train volunteers, and coordinate with larger cities to mitigate fallout from a nuclear blast. Evacuation remains the most effective defense. unity across government levels is essential for national safety.
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F. F. Worthington
Civil Defence
Tour group to visit Long Sault and nearby sites
Visitors plan to arrive at Bowmanville around 2 p m and tour Long Sault Durham Forest Tower Hill Kendal Orono and Newcastle guided by Ed Youngman. A supper at St George s Anglican Church Newcastle will follow for 1 00 per person with Mrs Dewdney taking reservations by phone Newcastle 3466.
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Ed. Youngman
Long Sault
Durham Forest
Tower Hill
Kendal
Orono
Newcastle
Massey
St. George’s Anglican Church
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