Clarke High School Opens With 357 Students and New Staff
Clarke High School opened this year with 357 students, up from 343 last opening day in 1967, and added seven new teachers plus a portable classroom. New staff include Evelyn Holst, Shirley Ann Marsh, Catharine Smith, Brian Smyth, Kathleen Watson, David Wilson, and April Wunderlich. The old staff returns include Amesbury, Bennett, Bromley, Carlan, Carlson, Carlson, Carlson, Devolin, McMackin, Rutherford, Sylvestervich, Taylor, Watson, Wells, Williams, and new principal E G Witherspoon. Kirby school also opens replacing several one and two room schools, with some students bused from nearby areas.
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Clarke High School
Evelyn Holst
Shirley Ann Marsh
Catherine Smith
Brian Smyth
Kathleen Watson
David Wilson
April Wunderlich
John Amesbury
Joan Bennett
Robin Bromley
Alex Carlan
Lars Carlson
Rita Carlson
Elaine Devolin
Paul McMackin
S. B. Rutherford
John Sylvestervich
Robert Taylor
Commercial
Lillian Watson
Ron Wells
Judy Williams
E.G. Witherspoon
Kirby Centennial Public School Opens With 273 Enrolment
The Kirby Centennial Public School opened on Tuesday with 273 pupils enrolled across nine classes, including an opportunity class. Principal I Golder led the opening and welcomed students and staff.
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New Kirby Centennial Public School
I, Golder
Massey Family Keeps Bartonwood Estate In Family
Batterwood, the country estate of the late Vincent Massey former Governor General of Canada, will remain in the Massey family for the time being. Hart Massey son of Vincent indicated to the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce that the estate would not be sold presently. R Barrett Industrial Commission chair noted a sought purchase as a memorial park idea but deemed it vague and not yet decided.
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Canton
Vincent Massey
Barrett
Canada
242 Entries In Orono Horticulture Flower Show
The annual Flower and Veget able Show of the Orono Horticultural Society drew about 242 entries judged by Mr and Mrs C Tink. Prizes were donated by local businesses. a notable display came from the fish and hunt club on the auditorium stage. Entertainment included music from Mrs E Brown and guests, with thanks to contributors and the show chairman’s special.
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Orono
The
Orono Horticultural Society
C. Tink
Fish and Hunt Club
Bournes Store
Ralph Hardware
Stutt's Drugs
Orone Times
Armstrong Lg.a
Lunn’s Hardware
Reid’s Grocery of
Kirby
Canawood Flowers
Albert’s Texaco
T. Eaton Co. Ltd
Hank’s Bake Shop
J. C. Gamey
H. Dean
Challice
Honey Named Secretary To Minister Marchand
Russell C. Honey, 47, MP for Northumberland Durham, named parliamentary secretary to Rural Development Minister Jean Marchand. Prime Minister Trudeau announced 15 other Liberal MPs joining cabinet ministers in the Commons and departments. Secretaries receive 4000 dollars extra beside their 18000 dollar MP salary, seen as cabinet stepping stones. Trudeau plans more frequent secretary changes to broaden ministerial exposure.
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Russell C. Honey
Northumberland-Durham
Jean Marchand
Trudeau
Port Hope Cobourg Heritage Highway Naming Fails
A joint effort by Port Hope and Cobourg Highway 2 Heritage Highway Chambers of Commerce to name and place signs for places of interest has collapsed. The Highway sign committee opposes naming the route, arguing tourists are not familiar with the names.
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Port Hope and Cobourg
Heritage Highway
Chambers of Commerce
Department of Highways
Daredevil Show Opens Orono Fair Week
The Oshawa “Hell Drivers” cap off the opening night of the Durham Central Agricultural Society Fair in Orono with a two hour show at 8 00 p.m. The autos and motorcycles perform crashes spills and stunts in front of the grandstand thrilling spectators and promising new entertainment for Orono and district residents.
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Orono Fairgrounds
Oshawa Suicide Hell
Orono
Durham Central
Oshawa
Grave Skulls Emerge From Sand Pit Near Brighton
Wine skulls and bones found five miles east of Brighton are believed to be ancient Indian tribe remains. Frank Newburg uncovered the grave while removing sand at Barcowan Beach and notified OPP. Bones sent to Forensic Science, Toronto, for study. A similar discovery nearby four years ago was linked to a tribe and possible local epidemic. Durham Central Agricultural Society Fair opens in Orono tonight with parades, shows, livestock exhibits, and events through Saturday, including horse racing, auctions, a variety show, and a concluding dance with Dodworth’s Orchestra.
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Brighton
Brighton Opp
Barcowan Beach
Frank Newburg
OPP
Forensic Science
Toronto
P. J. Bigelow Awarded Life Membership by Headmasters Council
P. J. Bigelow former Port Hope High School principal for 14 years and retiree received a life membership at the Headmasters Council conference in Niagara Falls. The honor grants lifetime access to future conferences, placing him as the sixth recipient in Ontario.
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P. J. Bigelow
Port Hope High School
Niagara Falls
Bigelow
Ontario
Orono Enrolment Drops To Two Twenty Six
On opening day at Orono Public School a total of 226 students registered in the classes. The number is down by 23 from last year due to the new Kirby school. New staff include Barbara Cowan grade one and John Witheridge grade seven.
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Orono Public School
Kirby
Orono School
Barbara Cowan
John Witheridge
Jeanne Staples
Bertha Touchburn
Ethel Carleton
F. Fynn
I. Brown
D. Moffat
John Tighe
Local eateries donate to Orono Amateur Athletic Association
On Tuesday evening Mr Roast Beef and New Dutch Oven presented a cheque for 78.60 to the Orono Amateur Athletic Association. The sum comprises 44.60 from opening day customers and 34.00 in staff donations. Mr Wm Stersbergen presents to Mr S Mather, A A A president.
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Orono Amateur Athletic Association
Wm. Stersbergen
S. Mather
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McMullen
W. Wannan
H. Lowery
R. Elliott
Thompkins
Muldrew
Golder
Simpson
J. Tighe
Kirby, Enterprise
Clarke Union
Leskard
Newtonville
Browns
Massey
Woodstra
Brown
A. Jakeman
Brian Meyers
Meyers
Toronto University
Challices
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Marchand
Durham
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