Advance Theme Of WMS Rally Held In Newtonville
The Autumn rally of the Eastern Section of Oshawa Presbyterial of the WMS was held at Newtonville United Church on October 17. Leaders urged rededication cooperation and volunteer leadership to advance post war aims including a goal of 100000 dollars in 1945 and 50 new missionary candidates by 1947 with Japanese Canadian stands supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshawa Presbyterial
Wijm.s
Newtonville United Church
W.P. Rogers
Bowmanville
N. Allin
Newcastle
J. McLachlan
0.S.C
Whitby
Lloyd Ashton
Enniskillen
Bruce
Harrison
Blackstock
S. Littlewood
Peter
Still Waters
H. T. Thompson
Dominion Board
Orono Flyer John Keane Returns Home From Overseas
John Keane son of Mr and Mrs A H Keane of Orono arrived at Bowmanville station at 520 am after two years overseas with the RCAF He made thirty eight trips was mentioned in despatches for devotion to duty and awarded the DFC His brother Bob also serves overseas in the RCAF The piece notes church and rally activities and honors tied to his homecoming with remarks from local ladies and clergy.
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P. O. John Keane
A. H. Keane
Orono
Bowmanville
Ottawa
John
D/F.C
R.C.A.F
Bob
Ottawa National loan totals rise to 146 million
On the second day Ottawa National reported total loans of 146,530,100 up from 131,276,600. Tuesday sales reached 77,269,280 with individual sales at 35,627,800.
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Ottawa
Durham County Clubs Go To Guelph Inter-County Event
On Friday October 27 six Durham County Club teams two members each compete in an Inter-County Club Competition at Guelph. Clubs include Dairy Calf with Francis Jose and Murray Vice, West Durham Swine with Boyd Ayre and Frank Stenser, East Durham Swine with Milford White and Eugene Watkins, Senior Grain with Bruce Taylor and Jack Green, Junior Grain with Robert Allin and Chas Langmaid, West Durham Potato with Lloyd Ayre and Dalton Dorrell. Winners in Dairy Swine Potato and Grain advance to the Dominion finals November 19-20 in Toronto. Agricultural Representative E A Summers coaches the teams for the Guelph event.
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Guelph
Dairy Calf Club
Francis Jose
Newcastle R.R
Murray Vice
Enniskillen R.R
West Durham Swine Club
Boyd Ayre
Hampton R.R
Frank Stenser
East Durham Swine Club
Milford White
Campbellcroft
Eugene Watkins
Canton
Bruce Taylor
Enniskillen
R. R
Jack Green
Nestleton R. R
Robert Allin
Newcastle R. R
Chas. Langmaid
Hampton R. R
West Durham
Lloyd Ayre
Dalton Dorrell
Toronto
Milk for Britain Fund tickets urged in Orono posters
Hallowe en posters and shell out tickets placed in Orono businesses promote the Milk for Britain Fund. Sponsored by Orono Lodge 436 I O C F for the Kinsmen Club of Oshawa, the plan asks citizens to buy one cent tickets for Halloween handouts. Children are urged to buy tickets to aid Britain’s children, with the slogan one dime buys a quart of milk for Britain.
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Hallowe’en
Orono
Britain
Orono Lodge
C.F
Oshawa
Hallowe
Anniversary Services at Park St United Church
Park St United Church held anniversary services last Sunday with a large turnout. Rev C Clare Oke spoke on thoughtful topics, and the choir led by Mrs R H Brown featured Mrs A A Drummond and a vocal duet by Mrs E J Brown and Mrs Chas Wood. Floral arrangements were provided by the W A ladies led by Mrs M J Tamblyn.
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Park St. United Church
C. Clare Oke
E. J. Brown
Chas. Wood
M. J. Tamblyn
Two Local Bulls Sold At Fall Special Sale
M. J. Tamblyn of Orono received 260 for a nine month old bull calf named Cedar Dale Pietre Pansy at the Annual Fall Special Holstein Sale near Kitchener on October 19. J. S. Logan of Hamilton bought the animal. Jas. T. Brown of Newcastle earned 175 for an eleven month old bull called that went to Fred Sharpe of Brampton. The sale averaged 246.42 on 67 head. Top bull price 380 for Montvic Rag Apple Sovereign son, sold by W. L. Baragar of London. Maple Lea Lena Rocharm heifer top at 475 for L. B. Reid of Ripley.
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M. J. Tamblyn
Orono
Kitchener
Montvic Bonheur
Pierre B
J. S. Logan
Hamilton
Jas. T. Brown
Newcastle
Fred Sharpe
Brampton
C. E. Kealey
Atwood
Maple Lea Lena Rocharm
L. B. Reid
Ripley
W. L. Baragar
London
Mail ship fire destroys 150 bags of overseas parcels
A ship bound for Christmas service mail from Montreal suffered a fire destroying 150 bags of overseas mail. Officials led by Hon. W. P. Mulock stated if caused by matches in an overseas parcel and the sender identified, action will be taken. Most mail intact and ship continued to destination.
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Montreal
W. P. Mulock
Col iMulock
Col
Mulock
1648 Ration Books Issued in Orono District
The Orono district issued 1648 new ration books over two busy days. In Orono 1146 were issued, Kendal at Mercer's Store 313, and Leskard at Duval's Store 189. Volunteers were thanked for their public service and urged to support the Seventh Victory Loan to assist those affected by the war.
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Old Land
United States
Orono
J. J. Mellor
Hesper Dean
Evelyn Hall
Olive Brown
Norman Allin
Ed. Graham
V. Hancock
K. Gamsby
E. Underwood
A. Emory
Statement From Hon. R. P. Vivian On Loan
Hon R P Vivian discusses ongoing war effort support by Durham County citizens and endorses continued loan participation amid public enthusiasm and duty. He stresses unity and practical steps to sustain financing for military needs.
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R. P. Vivian
Durham County
Hereford Show and Sale visitors tour Stratford and beyond
Locals Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cornish and son David attended the Hereford Show and Sale at Stratford last Wednesday and visited friends in Georgetown Toronto and other centres. Mr. and Mrs. Allison Cowan and two sons spent the weekend with Thos. Cowan. While at Bowmanville on Wednesday evening last Milton Cornish saw a picture of his Herefords on the screen from Lindsay Fair showing the grand parade before the grandstand.
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Milton Cornish
David
Stratford
Georgetown
Toronto
Allison Cowan
Thos. Cowan
Bowmanville
Lindsay Fair
Impressive Service Opens Seventh Victory Loan
In Orono on Sunday, a flag raising marked the opening of the Seventh Victory Loan drive for Clarke Township and Newcastle district. The event featured a parade led by Crono Band, Girl Guides, Cadets, and Reserve Army, with addresses by Mr Mc Ginnis and Mayor C R Carveth, and calls for strong bond purchases to meet local and county targets.
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Orono
Clarke Township
Newcastle
A. A. Drummond
Girl ‘Guides
Reserve Army
Crono
Girl Guides, Cadets
Church Street
Mary Street
Main Street
O. W. ‘Rolph
Messrs. J. J. Mellor
W. J. Riddell
United Nations
Jmecginnis
Durham
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Park St
Newtonville
Orono Flyer
Pacific
T. W. ‘Cawker
Unstead
Tyrone
W. H. ‘Carruthers
St. Paul’s Church
John Keane
Durham County Club
E. A. Summers
Milk For
Sary
C. R. Carveth
Messrs
O. W. Rolph
M. H. Staples
Jean Turner
Donna West
Canada
National Selective Service
Department OF Labour
Humphrey Mitchell
Labour
A. Macnamara
Dominion Departsment of Labour
Dominion
Parra
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