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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 09, 1952

Page

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Orono High School Track Meet Sets Multiple Records

Orono High School students competed in a two team track field meet on Friday October 1 with blues edging whites 238 to 225. Jack Williams led with 44 points and 100 yard dash in 10 seconds as 15 new records were set across discus jump and sprint events.

The Orono High School Jack Williams Lloyd Lowery Adele Cooper Marjorie White Bill Armstrong Anne Stapleton Doreen White Gerald Lunn Ted Wilson Marie Lewis Ann Best Boyd Wood Elaine Sutcliffe Bob Copping

Storage of Potatoes in Central Experimental Farm Findings

N M Parks of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa outlines potato storage aims to prolong edibility and reduce losses. Key factors include temperature humidity air circulation light exclusion tuber quality and moisture control to minimize shrinkage and prevent spoilage.

N. M. Parks Central Experimental Farm Ottawa

Mrs. McKinney guest speaker at afternoon auxiliary

A Thanksgiving themed meeting at United Church held October 7 drew about 55 women from local communities Kirby and Newcastle. Mrs J H McKinney of Brooklin spoke on the Bible and missionary work, urging long term service to Jesus Christ. A carton of baby clothes was nearly ready for shipment and plans for an October 23 sectional meeting in Orono were announced.

The United Church Kirby Newcastle Chas. Wood A. Drummond Orono Orono Circuit For the Building Fund of the New Training School For Woment Orono Church Wood R. E. Logan George Carson Orone J. H. McKinney Brooklin Jesus Christ Raymond Chapman Bryson

Burleys Run Toronto Bus Trip and Local Happenings

Newtonville notes report a Monday bus trip to Toronto with forty women shopping. A Lawson Millson sale drew crowds on Saturday. Johnny Paeden, Bowmanville, died after a vehicle collision. funeral at Morris Chappel. A Friday Hall dance drew many, World Series on TV, and local visits and outings round out the week.

Burleys Toronto Lawson Millson Johnny Paeden Carl Paeden Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Paeden Morris Funeral Chappel Bowmanville Cemetery Henry Wade Bill

Teeswater Wins Opener in Final Series with Orono

Teeswater leads 11 2 in the first game of the series at Teeswater after noon Wednesday. Orono’s offense stalls as Teeswater pitchers rack up 18 strikeouts and two double plays early. Crono’s defense helps keep Orono at bay while Teeswater adds nine runs in three innings to seal the win. The teams meet again Friday at 2 30 p.m. in Orono to decide the series.

Teeswater Orono Jones Cornish Crono

Newcastle Lions Honour Kirby Tug-O-War Team At Banquet

The Newcastle Lions praised the Kirby Tug-o-War team at their banquet with Captain William Rutherford receiving the club’s trophy. Kirby, two-time cup holders, aim for a third win in 1953 to gain permanent possession. A guest speaker, Mr. Glen Hughes, spoke on writing and the craft behind articles.

Newcastle Lions Kirby Lion John Rickard George Walton Newcastle William Rutherford Lion Percy Hare Glen Hughes Bowmanville Hughes

Record of Health Unit chief resignation and Orono harness meet

Dr. C W MacCharles resigns as Medical Officer of Health in Northumberland Durham Health Unit effective November 30 to join the Defence Research Board in Ottawa. The autumn harness race at Orono Speedway features eight entries across four classes, with Celia's Council and Norval G. among top contenders and a potential record time in the Invitation Pace. Admission is 75 cents for the October 11 meet at 1 30 p.m.

C. W. MacCharles Northumberland-Durham Board of Health Defence Research Board Ottawa MacCharles United Counties Ontario United Kingdom Winnipeg General Hospital University of Manitoba Royal Canadian Navy Canada United Nations Korea Orono Speedway Exhibition Grounds Hari Rowe’s Celia’s Council Norval G Lorne Ryan Toronto Markham Fair Orono Orono Fair

Dominion Clarifies Cattle Price Support Rules

The Department of Agriculture clarifies that price support applies to finished cattle 700 lb and up at 25 cents, with lighter finished cattle supported at 28 cents. After November 15 only 28 cents for good steers remains, and if the embargo ends by April 1 all properly finished cattle rise to 25 cents. Stocker and feeder cattle are not supported until slaughter readiness is reached.

Department of Agriculture Toronto

Local Social Roundup Notes from Kingsville and Area

Leskard Mrs. Earl Duvall visits Kingsville with the Miller family. P Bradshaw and Lorne Robbins call on Frank Robbing in Oshawa. Chater hosts a house warming with friends and neighbours featuring games and dancing. Cain family and Walter Cornish join the Martins for Sunday guests. Nicholson and Art Robbins attend Markham Fair. Sunday School well attended with hope families join in.

P. Bradshaw Lorne Robbins Frank Robbing Oshawa Robert Chater Alex Cain Walter Cornish Clarence Martin BE. Nicholson Art Robbins Markham Fair

Cattle Support Price Set at 23 Cents With Possible Rise

The support price for finished cattle is fixed at 23 cents. If the U S embargo remains in place past April 1 1953 the price will rise to 25 cents.

Ray Dudley Wins Medal At International Music Competition

Ray Dudley aged 21, son of Mrs. Reta Dudley of Bowmanville, won a medal for pianoforte at the 1952 international music competition in Geneva. The unanimous judge's decision followed a semi final with six top pianists from Australia, France, England, and Italy. Dudley studied at the Royal Conservatory of Toronto and earned the Eaton scholarship of 1,000 dollars. His mother recalls his vowed commitment since age nine and notes the potential for extended stay in Europe after this achievement.

Ray Dudley Reta Dudley Bowmanville Geneva Dudley Royal Conservatory Toronto Europe Conservatory Eaton Canada United States Bach Schumann Paris

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Caan Canadian Bank Or Commerce Mrs. McKinney Newtonville Erally Lion Frank McMullen Lion Goddard Lions Club Oone Dr. MacCharles Counties’ Health Unit Mrs. MacCharles Hamilton Township Cobourg Dominion Govt Leskard Earl Duvall Mrs. H. Miller Kingsville
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