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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1968
Page
2
The Orono Fair last weekend is recorded as an improved exhibition with rising attendance and more diverse displays including poultry rabbits and sheep. Officials praise the Durham Central Agricultural Society for expanding entertainment and work toward a full two day event at the Orono grounds.
The CBC’s 90 minute film chronicles Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s ascent from leadership campaigns to a majority government. It frames his debut in the Commons as a test of governing and democratic strength against veteran critics and a redefined political era in Canada.
Curvply Wood Products held its second annual picnic at Walton Park in New Castle on Sunday August 25. About 150 adults and children attended as Sterling Mather chaired the event with a committee including Jack Chapman Ed Boughen and Joan Sutcliffe. Games for kids included a peanut scramble sack races and apple ducking with winners named. Adults competed in sack races egg on spoon and wheel barrow contests with Clarence Hausma and Mary Middleton among top finishers. A chicken and beef Bar B Q followed by bingo capped the afternoon along with tug of war and various prizes.
The Reading Club's September gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Rutherford featured slides from a three week Scotland holiday with lively commentary by Mr. Rutherford. Members enjoyed views of Sir Walter Scott country and Burns haunts, sparking interest in Burns' poetry.
Post time 7 45 p m on Sept 13 lists detailed entries across eight races at Quinnesla. Names include Sandy McDuff Norris Happy McDuff Rodwyn Todd and numerous others in quinellas and regular races with TBA entries and multiple horse and handler pairings.
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