Rally of Oshawa Woman's Missionary Society At Orono
About 170 women gathered October 28 at Orono United Church for the Eastern Section Rally of the Oshawa Presbyterial Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs. K C Hopkins presided and Mrs. W C Workman played organ music. The day featured talks by Mrs. Floyd Honey on China under communism and by church members on Christian stewardship, leadership training, and Africa book selections. A lunch was served by the Orono Evening Auxiliary.
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New Orono United Church
Oshawa
Bowmanville
St. Paul’s
Wood
Orone
I. Munday
Hostess Church
Tyrone
Hampton
Enniskillen
R. E. Mowbray
Africa
C. W. Slemon
Ebenezer Evening Auxiliary
Missionary Monthly
World Friends
Norton
L. Somerville
School For Leaders
Whitby
Dorothy Somerville
Maple Grove
Floyd Honey
West China
Walker Wood nuptials in Trinity Church parsonage Bowmanville
Wilhelmina Amelia Walker and Everett James Wood were married October 11 in Trinity United Church parsonage Bowmanville. Rev. T A Morgan officiated. The couple will reside in Bowmanville after a wedding trip to North Bay and northern points.
Successful Masquerade by Orono Fish and Hunt Club
The Orono Fish and Hunt Club held a Halloween masquerade in Town Hall. Attendees wore costumes from jester to odd outfits. prizes were awarded by Mr. and Mrs. S. McLaren. The event featured dancing, food, and playful theatrics.
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Fish and Hunt Club
S. McLaren
The
Orono Fish and Hunt Club
United Counties Health Unit Starts Infant Dental Check Scheme
Beginning November first the Northumberland Durham Health Unit and local dentists launch a preventive dental program for United Counties children under three. Family dentists perform exams, record findings on report cards, and are paid from Health Unit funds. cards are distributed at health visits and to in-county dentists.
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United Counties
Northumberland-Durham
Counties Health Unit
University of Toronto
Dental Association
Board of Health
Northumberland
Durham
Thornton C. Wilson Dies After Long Illness
Thornton C. Wilson died at his family home on October 9 1952 after a period of ill health beginning September 20. Born in Stratford Ontario in 1877 he worked 45 years as a locomotive engineer for Grand Trunk and Canadian National Railways, retiring at 65. He married Elizabeth Armstrong in Orono and lived in Ottawa. He was active in the Railroad Pensioners Ottawa Masonic Lodge Shriner Rameses Temple Odd Fellows and United Church. He enjoyed making quilts that won prizes in Montreal and Stratford. Survived by wife two daughters Anna Mrs Fred Mottashed Simcoe and Helen Mrs James Lamb Toronto and son John Ottawa. three sisters Mrs Keane Detroit Mrs Finlay Stratford and Mrs King Stratford. Funeral at Orono United Church October 12 conducted by Rev John Kitchen with interment at Orono Cemetery. Pallbearers include Rankin Kingston Munroe Kingston G Finnie Port Hope E Ruthmen Port Hope Percy Lunn R Logan Orono. Floral tributes noted. A Masonic service was held at the church with masons from Ottawa Kingston Toronto Oshawa and Stratford present.
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Thorton C. Wilson
Stratford
Ontario
James Wilson
Elizabeth
Anna
Fred Mottashed
Simcoe
Helen
James Lamb
Toronto
John
Ottawa
Keane
Detroit
Finlay
King
Orono United Church
John Kitchen
F. 8
Milliken
Orono
Rankin
Kingston
Munroe
G. Finnie
Port Hope
E. Ruthmen
Percy Lunn
R. Logan
Maisons
Oshawa
Ransberry Cooper Wedding in Orono United Church Parsonage
On October 25 1952 Joan Janette Cooper married Ernest James Ransberry at Orono United Church parsonage Rev John Kitchen officiated The bride wore a white net gown with white taffeta and red rose bouquet The reception followed at the Cooper home and post wedding plans include a honeymoon to Sudbury and North Bay The couple will reside in Orono North later A local shower honored the bride elect with gifts and games hosted by Mrs H Mercer and others
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Orono United Church Parsonage
Joan Janette Cooper
Clifford Cooper
Orono
Ernest James Ransberry
Lloyd Ransberry
John Kitchen
June Cooper
Ronald Moffat
Bowmanville
Frank Cooper
Sudbury
North Bay
Points East
Joan
Cream Producers' Association Reviewed At Local Meeting
The Durham County Cream Producers annual gathering discussed Ontario Association policies and a re organization. Jardine reported 1950 to 1952 advertising funds and plans to boost dairy sales nationally. A fieldman was added, and two directors were appointed as the local board inherits funds and oversight.
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Durham County
Ontario Association
Jardine
Ontario Dream Producers
Curry
Fieldman
Creamery Association
Elton Werry
Robert Morton
Durham Association
Potato Trophy Won By Durham For Third Year
On Friday October 17 at the O.A.C. Guelph, over four hundred and fifty 4H members competed in regular projects. Winners of each project, except Poultry, Tractor and Forestry Clubs, will represent Ontario in the Dominion finals.
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O.A.C. Guelph
Ontario
Provincial Teams Visit Royal Winter Fair Trip Details
After judging the Provincial Teams will be guests of the Royal Winter Fair and will tour Hamilton, Niagara Falls and Ottawa. Railroads provide expenses with grants from several companies and organizations. Continued on page 8.
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Hamilton
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
Orono Police Trustees Debate Main Street Parking Issues
The Orono Police Trustees met to discuss drainage and traffic violations with focus on Main Street parking and no parking zones. Local officials debated jurisdiction, enforcement, and a proposed local assessment for needed work while Hydro's 15 percent rate increase raises concerns about unequal rates.
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Orono
Church Street
E. R. Woodyard
O.P.T
C. T. Miller
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Alex Walker
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T. A. Morgan
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Howard Wood
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