Durham County Agriculture Leader Dies at 33
Edward Alvin Summers longtime Durham County agricultural representative dies at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital after a heart attack at home. He coached 4H and Junior Farmers teams that excelled at Royal Winter Fair and held key roles in multiple Durham farm groups. He served in WWI and earned the Military Medal. He is survived by his wife Ina D. Weegar. The funeral was at Trinity United Church with burial in Bowmanville Cemetery.
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Durham County
Edward Alvin Summers
Centre St
Bowmanville
Bowmanville Memorial Hospital
Summers
North¢utt and Smith
Trinity United Church
Hdna D. Weegar
Princess Patricia’s
Canadian Light Infantry
France
England
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
OAC
Oxford County
Orono Public School Board Discusses High School Site
The Orono Public School Trustees met with all members present. They approved thanking Marvin Lunn for painting the fire alarm sign and purchasing a 446 inch Super Silent fan from Ralph Hardware for 174 dollars to replace an inadequate ceiling fan. They discussed locating a new high school within the district and offered 7 acres east of the Orono School on Highway 115 as a potential site. They will contact the Durham County High School Board and collect all outstanding accounts. Accident insurance showed 173 dollars paid in claims and 170 dollars in premiums. the board will renew at a 190 dollar premium this year.
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Orono Public School
Marvin
Lunn
F. E. Lycett
H. R. Best
Biarcd
Ralph Hardware
G. Cotter
A. R. Best
Durham Couny High School
Orono
Orono Hi-Teens Dance Planned and Athletic Banquet Set
Sadie Hawkins event at Odd Fellows Hall Friday features corsage contest and vegetable fruit bouquet prizes with music by Hi-Teens. The Drone Athletic Association outlines plans for winter rink, youth programs, and a benefit banquet to finance operations. tickets include a chance at a $100 prize.
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Oddfellow’s
Pamter
Oddfellows Hall
Glad Brown
Mae Ransberry
Ken Neal
Faye Adams
Town Hall
Toronto
The
Athletic Association
OHA
Newcastle
Kendal
Crone
John Shetler
Ted Samuel
S. B. Rutherford
Ross Gilbart
Dom Staples
F. J E. Lycett
Rep. B. Long
Don Staples
Ray Carleton
Mamrttur Manders
W. H. Carman
FH. Barlow
E. H. Samuel
Carman Cornish
Keith West
Jim Gameby
R. J. Taggart
A. L. Hooey
Barlow
Hooey
Orena Skating Cl
Students To Compete In County Public Speaking
Twelve contestants competed in the East Durham Public Speaking contest for public school children. Five were chosen at Campbellcroft to advance to Orono Friday for the County of Durham title. The Orono event features ten speakers at the Sunday School Auditorium starting 3:00 PM.
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Ocal Studen
Campbellevett
East Durham
Orono
Durham
Campbellcroft
Marjorie Tyrrell
Mary Reid
Cowanville
Wendy Baskill
Sharon Godwin
Gary Greer
West Durham
Guest speaker Rev Amy Schauffler inspires Orono church meeting
The Afternoon Auxiliary of the Woman's Missionary Society hosted its Autumn Thank-offering with Rev Amy Schauffler, Angola Africa, as guest speaker. She detailed work at The Means School for girls and village outreach in Angola, with slides showing country beauty and leadership growth.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of
Orono United Church
Davy
Long
W. Cobbledick
Newcastile
Kirby
Leskard
W.A. of St. Saviour’s Church of
Orono
Amy Schauffler
Angola
Africa
Schauffler
Amy
Ontario
Kew ‘Beach United Church
Toronto
C.g.lt
C.G. LT
Victoria University
Emmanuel College
Orono Creamery Sold to T. M. Chant New Owner
T. M. Chant of Hampton Creamery has purchased the Orono Creamery from H. C. Goode, taking over Monday. The Orono plant will continue butter manufacturing and eye grading in the same building, with the office remained open and the names preserved. Routing may shift to avoid duplicate truck runs, and extra help may be needed to handle the transfer.
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Orono Creamery
H. C. Goode
T. M. Chant
Hampton Creamery
Chant
Orone
Orono
Combines Rally To Beat Oakville 6 4 In Exhibition Hockey
Bowmanville Orono Combines hosted Oakville Senior B in Bowmanville and won 6 to 4. Ross Hawes starred in goal with spectacular saves while Bill Cherry tallied three goals on the Cherry line. Dean West Armstrong and Raye West fueled passing plays as the defense showed room for improvement.
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Bowmanville
Orono Combines
Oakville
Combines
Port Hope
Cobourg
Lindsay
Ross Hawes
Combine
Junior West
Don Mercer
Bob and
Bill Cherry
Sid Arnold
Cherry
Dean and
Raye ‘West
Charles Armstrong
Dean
Er. Edwards
Keith West
Robbie Robinson
Guides Weekly Meeting Includes Tests and Parade Reminder
Guides gathered at 7 30 for games led by Marlene Graham. Captain Ruth Grady inspected. patrols demonstrated bedrolls and first aid skills. Mrs Gilbart advanced several members on laws and first aid. Reminder to wear full uniform for Sunday's parade. prayer and taps concluded. Traveling basket circulated in Cob Hill and surrounding streets, well received by residents with Local Association cooperation.
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Joan Allin
Marlene Graham
Ruth Grady
Jane Greenwood
Carol Vagg
Mary Lynn Bailey
Jean Tamblyn
Faye Nicholson
Judy Vagg
Patsy Jones
Judy Tamblyn
Diane Gilbart
New Memorial Cenotaph Unveiling Set for Sunday in Orono
The Orono and Community Memorial Cenotaph near Main and Station Streets will be unveiled Sunday at 3 PM. Rev. John Kitchen chairs. speakers include Brig. L. N. Carr and Lt. Gen. H. D. Graham. Local officials attend. bands perform. the debt remains $123 after completion this week.
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Station Streets
John Kitchen
Niagara Pals
L. N. Carr
D.C
18Th Militia Group
H. D. Graham
Ottawa
J. C. Gamey
D. R. Dewdney
Basil Long
Captain Coles
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Durham Crop Improvement Association
Durham Swine Breeders’ Association
Durham Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Durham Plowmen’s Association
W. A. Goodfellow
J. D. McLaughlin
D. Graham
George Raithiby
O.al
TL OR. Hilliard
Province of
John Foote
Mla
Sisson
E. W. Swadsey
Veterans’ Land Act
Russell Osborne
United Church
Ross Stevens
Lions Club
Walter Reynolds
Mr. Summers
George Neals
Bethany
Junior Farmers Association
4H Clubs
Public
Sadie Hawkins
Drone Athletic Association
Tor
Jim Gamsby
Pee Wees
OBA
Orono Association
OBIA
Joseriste
W.A
M. J. Tamblyn
Grace Brown
Amy E. Schauffler
Mr. Chant
Mr. Goode
Don
Say
Guide News
Orono Band
Bowmanville Legion Pipe Band
W. A. White
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