14 Sep 1961
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1961
Page
1
The 1961 fair features twenty cars including a McLaughlin Buick once owned by Wits. Mrs. Waddell is pictured riding in the Buick as R. R. Waddell and others attend. The event marks a nostalgic gathering of classic autos at the Or Fair.
In an eight game Best of seven Major A intermediate series Port Hope Ontarios ousted Orono Orphans 5-0 on Orono home ground. Long John Holman pitched a four hit shutout with four strikeouts and three walks. The Ontarios collected twelve hits led by Neil Wakely and George Fenton with multiple RBIs and runs scored. A seventh inning double play ended the game.
A barn in Kendal was completely destroyed on Wednesday afternoon as winds favored the fire’s path. The blaze, on the Stoker property behind the house, left nearby Turansky's store and other homes spared due to lack of water and firefighting equipment.
Millbrook restaurant operator Alex Woods 51 may lose eligibility to practice as a solicitor in civil or criminal courts after a reserved judgment by Magistrate T Y Willis. Woods was fined 25 dollars plus costs after appearing in Port Hope for charges tied to accepting a legal fee for representing Kenneth Wilson of Campbellcroft in Port Hope last January. The Law Society of Upper Canada brought the charge and Willis reserved judgment until Thursday.
Miss Caroline Tozek of Colborne won the Tobacco Queen crown at the Orono Fair in front of about one thousand attendees. She received a cash award and a bouquet, chosen from ten contestants by judges A McLaren J Bell and M Talbot. Tobacco King honors went to Clarence Moore, with L McDonald as runner-up, and a tobacco tying contest awarded a $25 prize to Pat Cafferry Edith Bloomfield and Elaine Richardson.
The Orono fair highlights a major two day exhibit in the Agricultural Building with 100 canvases plus strong cattle and horse displays. Attendance improves as displays reach new counters while the art department draws praise from local and nearby artists.
A United Church training course will run from October 18 to 27 1920 with sessions on 24 25 26 27 and Oct 1 2 3. Leaders Rev Long and Mr James Rickaby will guide the program inviting all to pursue Christian education regardless of future office.
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