Miss E Duncan Speaks at Courtice WMS Rally
Miss E Duncan Bay of Quinte Branch President was guest speaker at Ebenzer United Church Courtice for the Oshawa Presbyterial WMS rally. She described the society as a bridge uniting diverse members and stressed its goals of unity sharing and Christian fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss E. Duncan
Courtice
Whitby
Wilma Ashton
George Bray
Couriers of the Cross
China
Minnie Waipley
Carscallen
George Honey
N. J. White
George Annis
Bowmanville
Trinity
Ebenezer Church
W. C. Smith
S. Littlewood
Crono
J. McLachlan
Newtonville
Enniskillen
E. Duncon
Bay of Quinte
Miss Duncon
The
Missionary Society
United Church of Canada
Woman’s Missionary Society
Miss Duncan
Sophia Ann Gerry 82 dies in Oshawa after long illness
Sophia Ann Gerry known as Sophia Ann Walter died in Oshawa on Friday night October 11 at age 82. Born in Orono she lived most of her life there before moving to Oshawa 14 years ago with husband William Gerry. Survived by husband two sons Amberson Gosawa? and Orme Hamilton, daughter Ida Montana USA, three brothers and one sister. Funeral held October 14 at Armstrong’s Oshawa with burial in Orono.
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Oshawa
Sophia Ann Gerry
Mrs. Gerry
Orono
Wm. Walter Sr
Walter
Wm. Gerry
Gerry
Ida
Montana
U.S.A
Amberson
Orme
Hamilton
W. J. Walter
O. M. Walter
Toronto
I. I. Walter
Port Hope
Save Your Fen For The Market At Orono
The Durham Central Agricultural Society plans a larger poultry market after last year’s short supply. Twelve buyers attended and prices were strong as about 4 758 pounds weighed in during the afternoon, approaching 5 000 pounds with evening adds. Organizers expect tons of fowl and urge farmers to supply high quality birds to fetch top prices. The date will be announced in this paper.
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Durham Central Agricultural Society
Canada War Front Developments October 3 10 1940 Summary
Canada outlines defence board recommendations for mutual security with the United States. Canada begins mobilization training for 29 750 men, focusing on 21 year olds with older recruits called as needed. Copper exports banned except to Britain Empire and possibly the United States. Munitions and Supply awarded 1 823 contracts totaling 9 126 081 dollars. total construction reached 62 900 000 dollars. London exhibition premises damaged by a German bomb. Over aged US tanks arrive for training at Camp Borden. Parliament to reconvene November 5 with adjournment planned to January. Bryce M Stewart named Deputy Minister of Labour. L D Wilgress named Deputy Minister of Trade and Commerce. Six more minesweepers ordered for 600 000 dollars each. 84 minesweepers in progress, 10 royal navy corvettes, 54 canadian navy corvettes, total 60 000 000 dollars. Canadian Air Force to recruit about 1 000 radio volunteers with preferred university physics graduates. commissions offered for home and overseas service.
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Halifax
Canada- United States Defence Board
Canada
British Empire
United States
Department of Munitions and Supply
Department
Air Force
Air Training Plan
London
Camp Borden
Bryce M. Stewart
New York
L. D. Wilgress
Commercial Intelligence Service
Trade
Ric.a.f
Red Cross Notes From the Globe and Mail Homemaker Page
The piece urges daily good deeds for war support with knitting sewing and Red Cross contributions. It notes an October knitting bee in Orono Orange Hall offering tea for 10c and reports Orono Branch Red Cross reaching 800 dollars, plus a fundraiser play earning 6.60 with performances by Mrs Tamblyn and talented locals.
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Globe and Mail
Red Cross
England
Orange Hall
Orono
M. J. Tamblyn
Red Cross Society
A. A. Drummond
M. H. Staples
Obituary and Lodge Installations Highlight Orono News
After two months illness Edna Robina Roy widow of Dr. Neil Colville died at her Oreno home on October 13. She taught music locally and held ATCM credentials. Survived by son Roy, she predeceased by husband in 1940. Private funeral held October 15 in Bowmanville. Also reported are I C O F Lodge No 436 installation ceremonies in Orono with Oshawa officers and Rebekah demonstrations, followed by dance and luncheon with attendees from multiple towns.
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Oreno
Edna Robina Roy
Neil Colville
W. J. Roy
Bethesda
Bowmanville
Colville
Orono
I.C. O.F
Orono Lodge No
Bro. H. Peever
D.D.G.M
Oshawa
Orono Lodge
Hartwell Lowery
Newcastle
Port Hope
Cobourg
Pontypool
Millbrook
Lightning Strikes Clarke Township House No Injuries
A Monday evening lightning bolt hit Mr. C. V. Cooper’s house in Clarke Township Lot 15 Concession 6. The fireball entered the chimney and pipe, knocked out the stopper, spread soot, splintered the door frame, traveled to the kitchen along the wallpaper border, disrupted the telephone, and blew out the lamps. No one was hurt, only shocked briefly.
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C. V. Cooper
Lot 15
Concession 6
Clarke Township
Miller Tamblyn Wedding in Orono Quiet Ceremony
Mary Alberta Tamblyn daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Tamblyn of Orono married Charles Elson Miller son of Mr and Mrs James Miller of Oshawa at Orono Parsonage on October 12 at 3 pm. Attendant Kay Buckley wore a black pin stripe suit with roses. The couple plans a motor trip and will live in Orono.
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Orono Parsonage
Mary Alberta Tamblyn
Fred Tamblyn
Orono
Charles Elson Miller
James Miller
Oshawa
Kay Buckley
Wm. Jackson
Balkans Uncertain Future Sparks Regional Debate
Analysts weigh possible outcomes in the Balkans as tensions and diplomacy shape potential shifts. Key players include regional governments, international mediators, and neighboring states, with economic and security implications driving policy discussions.
Weekend Visits Spread Across Towns in Ontario Notes
A parade of weekend gatherings links Kendal Oshawa Toronto Bowmanville Morrisburg and Peterboro as residents visit relatives and friends. Ernie Nicholson returns home from Peterboro Hospital and is recovering well. A large group gathers at George Ball’s home Thursday to honor their fortieth wedding anniversary.
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Toronto
Ernie Syer
Alfred Dowell
Gertie and
Louis
Bowmanville
Mary Spry
W. Loucks
Finn
Janet
N. Fee
Angus Loucks
Ernie Nicholson
Peterboro Hospital
Harry Davey
E. Davey
Ernie Dent
R. H. Armstrong
Morrisburg
W. Cornish
Henry Cornish
Shirley
Milton Cornish
Clarence Martin
Audrey
Lorraine
George Ball
Didn’t Vote On Strike For General Motors
Local 222 United Automobile Workers at Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational Institute mass meeting decided against a strike vote. Eighty eight General Motors body room workers who walked out October 4 returned to work pending negotiations. Dissatisfaction cited with pay rate and alleged poor quality imported materials slowing production and reducing pay.
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United Automobile Workers of America
Oshawa Collegiate and Vocational Institute
General Motors
U.A.W.A
Body Room
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Ontario
Sophia Ann Walter
Far East
Christ
Orient
Helen Williams
Flenezer Mission Rand
Red
Mussolini
Orone
Edna Robina Colville
Miller
Tamblyn
Balkans
Leskard
David Bell
Lawrence Bell
Kendal
Alec. Cain and
Terry
Edith Dent
Ll. A. Dent
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