Millbrook Wins Shield Over Orono at Friday Field Meet
In favorable weather Millbrook clinched the shield with 212 points to Orono's 188. Dick Morton led Orono with five firsts and two thirds, while Jim Powers topped the meet with five firsts and two seconds. Orono also defeated Millbrook 9 to 3 in a three inning mixed softball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Continuation School
Millbrook
Orono
Dick Morton
Jean Mercer
Orono School
Herb Duvall
Olive Brown
Rulth Goode
Jim Powers
Helen Case
B. McDowell
Ross Lunn
Don Reichard
Dick Weeton
Don Pritchard
H. Williams
Millrook Qnd
Bill Kerr
Bill Colville
Mel. Wood
Bill Kerry
Bill Ridge
Billi Kerr
Calvin Dunn
Herb. Duvall
M. Littlewood
Mervyn Keane
EF. Fallis
FE. Fallis
E. Fallis
C. Foster
G. Trumpour
Dith Powers
Millbrook Dominates Track Meet With Multiple Wins
School records and titles rise as Millbrook tops the meet scoring 103 points to lead Millbrook girls with 95 and Orono entries. Key performers include Dick Morton and Jim Powers for boys and Jean Mercer Olive Brown Ruth Good for girls. Separate events crown champions in junior intermediate and senior divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Forrester
M. Handley
M. Whittington
M. Sutton
G. Tennant
Jean Mercer
M.sutton
M. Whittingtom
Jedan Mercer
Betty Moncrief
C. Staples
B. McDowell
H. Case
Millbrook
Orono
Dot Siscoe
M. Smith
R. Richards
R. Goode
J. Gillis
V. Clark
Olive Brown
Staples
Joyce Trumpour
R. Glood
J. Trumpour
B. Argue
M. McDowell
Dot. Smith
A. Cooper
Dick Morton
Therb. Duvall
Ruth Good
Jim Powers
Helen Case
Mrs Alice Mary Jackson of Peterboro Dies at 70
Mrs. Alice Mary Jackson widow of the late Robert Jackson of Kendal died at 186 Stewart Street Peterboro on Tuesday October 4 in her 70th year after a short illness. She leaves three daughters Mrs L E Thornton Toronto Mrs B D Hinskill Peterboro and Elva at home two sisters Mrs Robert Payne Pontypool and Mrs J C Elliott Peterboro one brother Hugh Hanna Saskatoon. Funeral Thursday October 6 at 2 pm from the residence to Little Lake Cemetery conducted by Rev George S Easton of Trinity United Church.
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Peterboro City
Trinity United Church
Alice Mary Jackson
Robert Jackson
Kendal
Stewart Street
Peterboro
L. E. Thornton
Toronto
D. Hinskill
Elva
Alfiter
Mary H. Andrus. Crono
Sarah Jane Reynolds
John Melton
Mrs. Melton
Darlington Township
Frank Reynolds
Dawson City
Allaska
Washington
Seattle
Littlewood
St. John’s Angelican Cemetery
Blackstock
Lewis Reynolds
Regina
Lindsay
Fred Reynolds
Midland
T. Reynolds
John Reynolds
French
A. Reynolds
Chas
Junior Farmers Judging Contest Celebrated in Orono
Seventeen seniors and twenty five juniors participated in a record setting Junior Farmers Judging Contest in Orono. Elmore Scott won top honors with 943 points and the C M Shield went to Norman Bairstow. Three coaching teams trained new competitors. results listed for three top junior teams led by John Rickard and Garnet Rickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Elmore Scott
Norman Bairstow
Marlow Hancock
Gen Hancock
Gerald Shackleton
John Rickard
Elford Cobbledick
Robin Morton
Lawrence Harris
Garnet Rickard
Keith Chute
Murray Hanna
Ross Scott
Orono Debenture Plan for Electric System Purchase
Clarke township council approves purchase of the Orono Electric System under Exhibit A for 8128.40 plus capital costs since 1987 debentures totalling 8000 issued at 4.3 percent with ten annual installments. First payment 1989 last 1948 with interest due May 1 and November 1 each year. Payments funded by Orono Electric System revenues or special rate if needed.
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Clarke
Canada
Bank of Montreal
Toronto
Orono Electric System
Orono
Agreement of Sale of Orono Electric System Within Clarke Township
The Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario agrees to purchase the Orono Electric System and related contracts in the Police Village of Orono excluding specified Newcastle Rural Power District portions. The price is 8198.40 with additional capital costs since Oct 31 1987. Debentures of Clarke Township valued at 8000 are accepted at 4.84 percent per year with prepayment on May 1 or November 1.
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Orono
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
Main Street
Police Village
Princesy Street
Newcastle
Hydro-Electrice Power Commission of Ontario
Township of
Clarke
Hydro-Electric Power Com
Orono By-law to borrow for hydro power purchase
By law 1031 proposes to submit to Orono electors the purchase of the hydro electricity distribution system and an $8,000 loan to secure power from the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario. Voting set for November 1938 at the Orono Fire Hall with scrutineers named and an official count planned on November 9 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
C. F. Awde
D.ro
Clara Harrison
Engagement announced for Olive Gertrude W. Porter
Mr W E K Davey announces the engagement of his youngest daughter Olive Gertrude to Mr Everett W J Porter son of Mr and Mrs Albert Porter of Janetville with marriage planned for early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EK
Davey
Olive Gertrude
Everett W. J. Porter
Ailbert Porter
Janetville
Mrs Froste Returns Home From Oshawa Hospital
Mrs Froste came home Wednesday afternoon from Oshawa Hospital much improved in health.
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Froste
Oshawa Hospital
Heallth
Clarke Township bylaw notices on electric system purchase
JT Albert J Staples clerk certifies synopses of by laws 1080 and 1031 to authorize the Orone Electric System purchase and to present the question to electors. If electors assent to by law 1080, readings dated October 12 1988 will be considered after one month from first publication October 18 1938. A tenant voter must file a declaration by November 5 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Staples
Township of
Clarke
Orone
Ris.o
W C T U Silver Medal Contest at Orono Park
A W C T U Silver Medal Contest drew participants at Park Street Church in Orono on Friday night. Local officials from Orangeville to Port Perry gathered in Port Perry to oppose highway work east of Port Perry after the Ontario Government cancelled the road contracts.
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W.C.T.U
Park St. Church
Orono
Orangeville
Peterboro
Port Perry
Onttario
H E P C Profits From Electric System Revealed
Brief financial notice notes H E P C shows profit of 10 650 34 over six years from the electric system. Obituary records the death of Sarah Jane Reynolds widow of John Melton at Crono aged 75 76 and funeral details.
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H.E.P.C
Harvest Services at St Saviours Anglican Church
Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday was observed with morning and evening services led by Rev D R Dewdney and Rev D C R Spencer. A large choir, organ by Mrs John Morris, and a memorial for the late Rev Fening were featured with flowers and fruits of the field for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
D. R. Dewdney
Italy
DC. R. Spencer
St. John’s Church
Bowmanville
G. Bruton
John Morris
Fening
Clarke
Orono Hydro System Shows Long Record of Profits and Growth
The hydro electric system in Orono expanded from 188 subscribers in 1918 to 295 in 1987 with rising revenue. From 1982 to 1937 the Ontario commission paid operating costs and earned a profit of 10650.34 dollars, suggesting purchase in 1932 would have paid off debt. a 1935 vote against buying left taxpayers bearing higher rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Hydro Administration
Hydro-Ellectric Power Commission of Ontario
Police Trustee Board
Hydro- Electric Power Commission of Ontario
Hydro-Electric
Commission of Ontario
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
Badminton Club Opens With Social Evening in Orono
The Orono Garrison Badminton Club held its official opening on Friday the 14th with a decorated room and floral centerpieces from Mrs. J. Cr Gamey and Mrs. Chas Knox. Notables including Dr. McKenzie, Rev. and Mrs. Littlewood, and others attended. A business meeting elected Major J. O. Gamey as president and Mrs. O. W. Rolph as widow president for 1939, with Miss Marjorie Adams as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Garrison
Badminton Club
J. Cr
Chas
Knox
Ance
McKenzie
8S. Payne
P. Winter
Somerville
Gladys Caley
Betty Rowe
Fred Lycett
Littlewood
Smith
Arkansas
J. O. Gamey
O. W. Rolph
Marjorie Adams
J. J. Cornish
A. West
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Heroes
Pia
Police
Ontario
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of
Orono Weekly Times
Harvest Services
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