Orono Telephone to Dial System Switch At 3 AM
Local manager Ben Madill and plant superintendent Russ Gifford oversee eight hundred dial system props as Orono joins Central Community Telephone Co Ltd in upgrading. The switch over at the Mill Street building enables direct dialing between Orono Newcastle and Newtonville and marks the area's move to modern communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Madill
Orono
Central Community Telephone Co. Ltd
Russ Gifford
Matic Telephone System
Mill Street
Dixon Street
Church and
Dixon Streets
Newcastle
Newtonville
Honey Replies To Orono Chamber Letter On GM Layoffs
R C Honey M P Durham replies to Orono Chamber of Commerce concerns over GM layoffs. He notes Canada automotive employment rose by 10 000 in 1965 and cites the Automotive Plan's effects including 200 plant expansions and US Canada collaboration. Canada’s 1965 finished vehicle production reached 419 723 with exports at 265 million. Chamber plans an industrial promotion brochure and seeks assistance from local utilities and government departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Honey
M-P
Durham
Orono Chamber of Commerce
General Motors
Canada
Honey
C. M. Drury
Chamber
United States
Davidson Rubber Company
Port Hope
Port Hope Cobourg Auto Show Draws 8000 Plus Crowd
A large crowd of over 8000 visited the Peter Campbell Rink in Port Hope for the fourth annual Port Hope Cobourg Auto Show on Friday and Saturday. Promotion Manager A W Morris praised the event’s growing size and stature as major auto makers showcased 1967 models.
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Peter Campbell
Port Hope
Port Hope-Cobourg
A. W. Morris
Guide Sale Raises Funds For Orone Girl Guides Tea
A two week notice change yielded a highly successful tea bazaar and home bake sale by 16 guides. Net profit reached 110 dollars, supported by local business donations and a penny sale with many prize winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orone Girl Guides
Medical Group Surplus More Than Doubles in 1966
Durham Co-operative Medical Services reported net savings for 1966 at 18,895 dollars, more than doubling 1965’s 8,586. Earned premiums rose 25 percent to 103,009, while claims cost reached 80,835. Administration costs increased only 200. 125 members attended the annual meeting in Canton Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Co-operative Medical Services
Co-operative
Canton Hall
Canton
R. Banbury
B.S.A
Brighton
Orono Chamber Considers Expo 67 Trip Plan
The Orono Chamber of Commerce discussed a two day trip to Expo 67 in Montreal. Trentway Bus Lines offers a package for 27 dollars per adult including transport, motel stay, and Expo admission with daily shuttle service. July 10 and 11 were proposed dates and members were urged to contact President Roy Forrester promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Orono Chamber of Commerce
R. Forrester
Trentway Bus Lines
Expo
Chamber
Roy Forrester
Officiers Appointed For Rebekah Lodge No 334
The October meeting of Heather Rebekah Lodge No 334 named the officers for the new term led by Noble Grand Jean Wood and Vice Grand Jean Lewis. A Finance Committee approved accounts while a Bazaar was scheduled for December 3. The lodge noted the clinic sponsorship ending and reports from visiting committees were given.
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Heather Rebekah Lodge No. 334
Tean Wood
Jean Lewis
Gladys Brown
Isabelle Trimm
Doris Wateran
Rebekah Lodge
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R. C
Orono Chamber
Tee
Dale Evans
Carol Ann Caldwell
Glenda Tennant
Don Mercer
Wendy Mercer
Nancy Mercer
G. Atkins
T. Lewis
J. Williams
A. Lavin
R. Branch
E. Coatham
Tommy, Lycett
J., Parkinson
Jacqueline Snelders
Dave Wilson
Orono Central
Central
Rebekah
Vice
Mae Allen
Ma Martin
Irene Mur
Ray
Rae Hughes
Doris Wannan
Mildred Rain
Betty Major
Port Perry
Maybelle Lodge
Oshawa
Oshawa No. 3
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