Orono Chamber Plans Santa Parade and School Site Talks
The Orono Chamber of Commerce discussed a Santa Claus parade for the village and proposed an outside Christmas decorations contest with cash prizes. They also reviewed plans for a new Durham High School site near Orono and invited the Lake Ontario Development Association speaker for the November dinner. The next meeting is the fourth Thursday in November at the Orono Restaurant.
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Orono Chamber of Commerce
Orono
Orono Police Trustees
W. H. Carman
Orone Chamber
Ig. Carman
Lake Ontario Development Association
Oshawa
Belleville
Messrs. Wm. Carman
8. B. Rutherford
R. C. Forrester
Cobourg
Neil F. Porter
Heather Rebekah Lodge
Warren Watt
Watt
Messrs
A. Mctowen
S. B. Rutherford
A Ito
Chamber
Grono
Durham Listries High School
H. M. Mercer
Hi-Teens Postpone Dance to Friday November 8th
Hi-Teens announce the Sadie Hawkins dance date moved from November 1 to November 8 due to uncontrollable difficulties. The change gives girls an extra week to ask someone they like and time to plan corsage ideas while inviting all to enjoy the evening of entertainment.
Trustees To Attend Township Meeting On Gas Franchise
The Orono Trustees met in regular session with all members present. They discussed granting a franchise to Consumer's Gas to supply natural gas, its impact on hydro use, and await the township council meeting for details. The board also addressed street signs, culvert clearing, street lighting costs, and a wreath for a memorial unveiling. Nomination meeting set for November 22.
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Orono
E. Dent
Library Board Receives Donation to Purchase Books
The Orono Library Board accepted a generous donation from Mr. H. George Beer of California to purchase library books in memory of three local citizens and to name a fourth honoree. Books chosen include Ezra Hall memorial works, William McCormack memorial titles, Dorland Gamsby memorial reads, and Stories to Remember Vols 1 and 2 for the donor.
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Library Board
Orono Libary Board
H. George Beer
California
Beer
Ezra Hall
Edward Collier
William McCormack
Catharine Marshall
Dorland Gamsby
John Sedges
George Beer
Thomas B. Costain
Rural Schools Pick Public Speaking Winners
Eight Clarke Township Rural Schools contestants competed at Crooked Creek School on Tuesday October 29. David Gibson from Lockhart's school and Mary Reid from Cowanville were named rural winners with Sandra Bowins of Antioch as alternate. The two winners advance to the November 5 semifinal at Campbellcroft Hall then to the County Final at Orono United Church on November 8.
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Clarke Township
Crooked Creek
David Gibson
Lockhart’s
Mary Reid
Cowanville School
Sandra Bowins
Antioch School
Campbellcroft Hall
Orono United Church
J. Arnott
Guide News by Jean Allin
The article notes tenderfoot guides passed tests including hand signals and law and promise with Jane Greenwood Carol Vage Jean Tam blyn Ann Gilbank and Judy Vage. Other girls studied first aid semaphore bedrolls sewing with Margery Tyrrell and Mrs Hamm and Mrs Allin guiding. The meet closed with games prayer and taps.
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Jean Allin
Gudes
Jane Greenwood
Carol Vage
Jean Tamblyn
Ann Gilbank
Judy Vage
Jane
Shiela
Marge
Gail
Mary
Sue
Marilyn
Margery Tyrrell
Halloween Party Captivates Brownies at School Basement
Brownies 18 attended a Hallowe en party Tuesday night in the school basement. Girls wore costumes with Cathy Houey winning prettiest and Linda Bowen funniest. Prizes, games, a lunch, and musical numbers by Marilyn Falls and others followed, with a humorous talk by Nancy Martin on speech preparation.
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Cathy Hooey
Linda Bowen
Allin
J. Ford
F . Bowen
Onibaro Education Association
All Contes Ganks
Marilyn Falls
Elva Ann Robinson
Donna Louch
Mary Reid
Carol Hicks
Nancy Martin
Lockhart School
60 View Coloured Slides At Orono Horticultural Meet
About sixty attended the Orono Horticultural Society event held in the Orono IOCF Hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. Carl Billings welcomed guests and praised the turnout despite bad weather. Mr. Porter awarded prizes from the Durham Central Agricultural Fair and introduced Mr. Belsey who presented coloured pictures of Canada Britain and the Royal Winter Fair with scenes from Haliburton The Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River and more. Tea and sandwiches closed the evening.
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Orono Horticultural Society
Porter
Durham
Allin
Mr. Belsey
Newcastle
Canada
Britain
England
Haliburton
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
New York City
Reverend Amy Schauffler to Speak at W M S Thank-Offering
The Woman's Missionary Society Autumn Thank Offering will host Reverend Amy E H Schauffler of Orono as guest speaker on Friday November 1 at 7 45 pm in the Sunday School Auditorium of the United Church. Local auxiliaries from several communities invited. music and refreshments planned. all welcome.
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Woman’s Missionary Society
The
United Church
Amy EH. Schauffler
HE. W. Schauffler
Orono
Miss Schauffler
United Church of Canada
Anpola
Africa
Newcastle
Newtonville
St. Saviour’s
Leskard
Kinby
Ruby Wilson
Epsom
Greenbank
Nigeria
Northminster Church
Oshawa
Donald Soper
Missionaries Speak On Nigeria At WMS Autumn Rally
The eastern Oshawa Presby terial WMS Autumn Rally at Newcastle United Church celebrated Nigerian mission work. Miss Ruby Wilson and Miss Annie Yeo spoke on faith, education, and evangelism, urging trained African preachers and teachers to expand outreach amid Nigeria moving toward independence. The day featured leadership reports, a hymn sing, and a community dinner with church groups aiding.
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Annie Yeo
Miss Wilson
Nigeria
Preparations Underway For Winter Sports Program
Valier program aimed at winter activities organized by the Grene Amateur Athletic Association. A rink committee will seek an ice maker and prepare the rink site. Plans include holding a banquet to raise funds for the winter program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grene Amateur Athletic Association
Yim Ter
W A Held Semi Annual Meeting In Oshawa
Mrs J Y MacKinnon vice president of the Dominion Council WA and president of the London Conference WA spoke at the Oshawa Presbytery Woman's Association semi annual meeting. She urged members to focus on daily Christian witness, leadership training, and self discipline, noting the value of childhood lessons in shaping today’s youth.
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J. Y. MacKinnon
Presi_ dent
Dominion Council
London
W.A
Oshawa Presbytery
Woman’s Association
W A
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Main
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8. B. Rutheford
Guide News
Brownie News
Joan Allin
Fred Tamblyn
Society
Mgr
Carl Billings
Horticultural Society
Amy Schauffler
W.M.S
Newcastle United Church
Oshawa Presbyterial
F. H. Reid
Hampton
W. F. Rickard
I. Munday
K. C. Hopkins
Bowmanville
Lloyd Pegg
Grace Smith
Tyrone
School For Leaders
Whitby
James Brown
Walking Together
Norman Williams
Orone Evening Auxiliary
Andrew McGill
Jas. Tamblyn
Geo. Carson
Sigma C
C.G.1
F.M.S. Auxiliary
M. C. Fisher
Church and Ministerial Association
Shiloh
Orme Falls
John Stark
Carl Todd
Vivian Sadler Bowman
Bay of Quinte
Albert College
Presbytery
W. A
T. Buttery
W. ¢. Ives
Vivian Sadler
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