Orono Fair Celebrates Record Exhibits Despite Missing Midway
The Orono Fair drew a near record crowd and larger gate receipts than 1956, with standout displays in crafts, horticulture, and cattle. Midway rides were absent, disappointing children, while harness racing, music by the Orono Band, and a strong heavy horse show highlighted the event. Dr. R Percy Vivian opened the 1957 Craze Fair.
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Durham Central Agricultural
Grono
R. Percy Vivian
MSP
W A Meeting at Orono United Church Notes September Session
The first WJM.S. meeting after holidays convened in the Orono United Church Sunday School room on September 16 with Mrs. Drummond presiding. The session opened with a devotional, hymn singing, and prayers led by Mrs. Drummond and Mrs. W. E. Armstrong. Armstrong spoke on Romans from prison in Philippi, stressing constant prayer for co workers and followers. The group discussed Acts chapter 16 and minutes from the July meeting, with Armstrong presenting the treasurer’s report. The October gathering will be led by group 2, and the Autumn Thankoffering is planned for November with Miss Amy Schauffler as guest speaker.
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Wjm.s
Orono
God
Drummond
W. E. Armstrong
Paul
Philippi
Armstrong
Peterborough Group Stages Knox United Theatre Evening
Knox United Church Theatre Group from Peterboro presented one act plays and sketches in Orono on Friday September 6. Under director Peter McComb the troupe featured Orange Blossoms with Freda Foster and Dorothy Falconer plus Margot McComb and Bob Atchinson. Two brief comedies followed and concluded with A Marriage Has Been Arranged starring Sonia Donaldson and Roger Davis. The event was sponsored by the Orono Agricultural Society and included entertainment by Doug Lycett and Jim Gamsby.
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Orono
Knox United Church Theatre Group
Peterboro
Peter McComb
Freda Foster
Dorothy Falconer
Mr. McComb
Susan Summers
Ada Huffman
Margot McComb
Bob Atchinson
Don Endicott
Orange Brasser
Roger Davis
Sonia Donaldson
Knox Unted
Astern Ontario
Ottawa
Governor General
Toronto
Hart House’ Theatre
The
Orono Agricultural Society
Mr McCombe
Doug Lycett
Jim Gamsby
Margot Samuel
Orone 5 Waterdown 2 in replay series opener
Orone baseball defeated Waterdown 5 to 2 in the first game of the replay series. Keith West pitched a nine inning four hit effort with five strikeouts and two walks. He also drew three walks and hit a three base hit. Dean West and Junior West added two for four each to push the victory aided by two errors from Waterdown.
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Orone
Waterdown
Keith West
Keith
Dean West
Junior West
Newtonville Wins South Durham Championship
Newtonville captured the South Durham Baseball league title with a 13 to 3 victory over Welcome on Thursday, sealing the series four games to two. The win advances Newtonville to face Omemee for the county championship. Terry Lane pitched five innings for the victors, with Phil Gilmer, Garnie Harris, and Long John Holman supporting on the mound.
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Newtonville
Ken Dolley
Donnie Lord
Norm Dolley
Garnie Harris
Terry Lane
Phil Gilmer
Long John Holman
Mike Ashton
Orono Fair Prize Winners at Durham Central Agricultural Fair
List of grain and seed prizes and vegetables at the Orono Fair held in Oroso on September 6 and 7. Winners include J W Boyd and Son for several grains and vegetables with numerous names for apples and other displays.
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Durham Central
Oroso
A. L. Blanchard
Jno
Cruickshank
J. W. Boyd & Son
A. T. T’anchard
Jac
R.G. Moffat
Stan Allin
Wellington Farrow
W. L. Snowden
M. E. Abrams
Carl Tamblyn
EK. Passant
W. B. Hoar
Wellinton Farrow
R. Osborne
Alexander
Glora Brent
A. Pos
St. Lawrence
Don Staples
Gravenstein
Gloria Brent
Wealthy
J. W. Boyd and Son
R. K. Squair
Snow
Oddfellows and Rebekahs Hall Draw and Dance Oct 19 1957
The Oddfellows and Rebekahs Hall Trustees sponsor a Draw and Dance at their hall on Saturday evening October 19 1957 with eight prizes including a doll Sunbeam Mixmaster toaster electric razor fly rod and reel a 22 rifle a wool blanket and apples. Proceeds go to the building fund for the hall which serves the village and district. The article notes hall improvements a refrigerator purchase and an outstanding debt of 800 sought from public donations to clear the loan and buy 100 chairs for 200 seating then decorate and waterproof the hall walls.
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Oddfellows and Rebekahs Hall
Sunbeam
Orono Takes 2-0 Lead in Lakeshore Playoff
Orono Intermediates outscored Port Hope 5 to 3 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Lakeshore League Championship. Car man Cornish sparked the offense with two singles and a double in four trips, while Dean West and Keith West added three for four. Keith West earned the win with seven hits, three strikeouts and four walks as Port Hope’s Mike Harrison took the loss.
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Carman Cornish
Dean West
Keith West
Orono
Port Hope
Lakshore
Dean
Port Hop
Mike Harrison
Orono Waterdown OBA Playoff Replayed After Protest
The Ontario Baseball Association ordered a full restart of the Orono vs Waterdown OBA series after ruling out the prior games. Crono’s victory was voided, Ham Boyd was banned for the season, and Orono paid 50 to remain in the series. The reset begins with a best two of three, game two set for Saturday at Orono Community Park at 3 p.m.
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Ontario Baseball Association
Hamilton
Orono
Waterdown
O.B.A
Crono
Ham Boyd
Orone
Orone Park
Clarke Township Council Rejects Public School Withdrawals
The Clarke Township Council meets with most members present as it rejects the Department of Education’s withdrawal of three school sections from the Clarke Township Public School Area. It notes opposition and warns of possible future reconsideration in 1958 while addressing road, inspection, and by law matters.
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Township of
Clarke
Mr. Lowery
Department of Education
Clarke Township
Miessra
Carlos Taraiplyn
Joan Kimball
Neil Moffat
Robert Morton
Walkey and Savery
Morton
C. A. Holmes
Public School Council
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Orono Horticultural Society
Bowmanville
Prudence
Orono High School
Majorette Corp
W.A. Meeting
Peterbourough Group
Provide Stirling Entertainment
Ray Gillies
South Durham
R. G. Moffat
Oddfellow’s Hall
Rebekahs
Lakeshore
Lowry
John Shetler
Ron West
Ronnie
Orono Port Hope
O.ba
My.dam Patton
Church Street
Patton
J. T. Brown
Lovelsin
Department of Highways
Ontario Municipal Board
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