11 Oct 1962
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1962
Page
1
S Stan Allin of Orono won the Esso Champion Plowman Award at the United Counties Plowing Match held October 2 at Howard Allin’s Newcastle farm, earning $15. The event, part of the Orono Centennial celebrations, featured prize winners Gordon Macklin, Hugh Allin, and others, with church activities planned for October 26 to 28.
Joan Louise Cowling and William Ronald Sutcliffe wed at Orono United Church on September 29 1962 with Rev Basil Long officiating. The bride wore a nylon gown with lace panels and carried red roses and white carnations. Attendants wore orange ice and aqua gowns. reception followed at Alcres Restaurant.
George Van Dam of Pontypool won first place in the 26th annual tobacco competition at the Norfolk County Fair in Simcoe sponsored by Canadian Industries Limited. It marks the first top honor for a grower from Northumberland and Durham in a contest long won by Norfolk farmers. Second prize went to Eid Van der Spiegel Otterville and Theodore Brinker Simcoe took third. Judges included L. S. Vickery and R. Haslam. Judging occurred at the fair grounds with 18 to 20 leaves per entry.
By township by law enforcement approval council plans legal steps against Theodore Leiffers of Kingston Road East Oshawa for rebuilding a garage without a permit. Solicitor Alan Strike suggests charging under building by laws first, while zoning bylaws may also apply. Councillor Muir criticizes inaction as Leiffers began rebuilding. Reeve Garnet Rickard defends council stance.
Forty four individuals from Cobourg and surrounding communities were granted Canadian citizenship by Judge M A Miller. A post ceremony luncheon in the United Counties building followed, with welcome remarks from the Business and Professional Women's Club of Cobourg and each recipient receiving a maple leaf pin. List of area recipients includes Jenne Bandstra Elizabeth Bandstra Hig Berdina Devries Marinus Kuipers Frankje Kuipers Gerrit Kuipers Otto Pfeiffer Gerrit Rekker Dieuwke Rekker Wil Jem Albertje Byl Bowmanville Wernhard Dahms Gertrud Dahms Raiff Schneider Newcastle Cornelis DeMooy Geertruida DeMooy Cornelis DeMooy Theodorus Viegt Dirkje Viegt Orono Thys Hogeterp Hampton.
The Bowmanville chamber discussed ambulance service subsidies with Clarke Township and voted to protest Clarke's involvement. Directors approved donations to local groups, noted school prizes, and planned a refreshment booth project for the Orono rink.
The Jr Gardeners Club met at Orono Municipal Building with 20 members. They discussed finances, proposed inviting the St Citizens Club to their December Christmas party, and announced future notebook classes for under 10s. A birthday surprise was given to Mr and Mrs Challice.
Larry Cond urged Clarke Township residents at the Orono Chamber of Commerce to prepare a planning blueprint for the area. He cited Trafalgar Township’s long term plans attracting industry and urged local committees to study regional planning with Bowmanville Newcastle and Clarke to guide future growth and fiscal stability.
Holstein fieldman G H Nelson reports the largest entry yet for the Hast Central Ontario Championship Holstein Show to be held in Peterboro on Friday October 12. Top cattle from East Central Ontario District compete after a strong Black and White Days season. The twenty first Championship Show will surpass last year’s 212 head and 66 exhibitors. Judge Orton Hiley of Kitchener Ontario will preside.
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