Orono Library Move To Town Hall Suggested
Cobden Dorothy Robinson argues the Orono Public Library should move to the Clarke Township Town Hall as a practical compromise. She notes limited Renwick funds, unknown community needs, and central, affordable space with better heat and access, while promising capital use remains restricted to shelving and furniture.
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Orono
Town Hall
Toronto City Hall
Renwick
Clarke Township
Forrester
Drivers urged to curb tolls for Labour Day travel
About 5000 Canadians are expected to die in automobile accidents in 1966 and over the Labour Day weekend. The All Canada Insurance Federation urges motorists to slow down keep cars in good repair avoid fatigue take coffee breaks drive defensively and obey traffic laws to improve survival chances.
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All Canada Insurance Federation
Canada
Automobile
Local News Highlights from Orono and Area Daily Life
Orono and surrounding towns share community events. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gordon Simpson Bowmanville on a daughter. Camp Quin-Mo-Lac hosts five Orono Girls and Camp Pretoria alumni attend with UCW support. Campbellford marriage unites John Stone and Eve Mae with a Halifax delegation trip and eastern provinces tour. Local horse racing at Morrow Park features Bud Gist and Jerry Hat setting fast times, racing earnings to date around $1030.06 with substantial mutual payouts.
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Ross Taylor
Scarborough
Chas
Gordon Simpson
Bowmanville
Jack Baill
John
Barbara
Aylmer
Neil Porter
Orono C.g.lt
Camp Quin-Mo-Lac
Elaine Schmid
Susan Goode
Ann Arnott
Gene DeJonge
Ellen
Campbellford Presbyterian Church
Black
Stone
Eve Mae
Campbellford
Jack Williams
Bud Gist
J. N. Guest
Mutuals
Orono Horses Set New Records
Orono horsemen and Orono horses dominated events, setting several track and field style marks as the season opened. Strong performances by notable riders and horse units showcased the town's racing prowess and competitive depth. Strong local coverage highlighted record times and top finishes across multiple competitions.
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Cobden
Dorothy Robinson
Morrow Park
Jerry Hat
Gerald Robinson
United Church
Orono Pastoral
B. E. Long
Orono United Church
Newcastle United Church
Walt Disneys
Speed
Seaside
Freddie and
Dreamers
Newcastle
Orono, Newcastle and District
Crono District
Treas.Man
Angus Loucks
Carman
Orion
Jay-Dees
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