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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
2
The Durham Central Agricultural Society reports a highly successful Fall Fair in Orono with new and enduring attractions. Spectators valued entertainment over profits as the event featured horses cows chickens art needlework amateur entertainment tests of strength dancing and more, with officers and directors praised for elevating the exhibition.
Lint the aged race horse owned by Lawrence Hooey of Orono impressed at the Orono track last Saturday by leading the 3-4 mile and mile dashes. The horse had won 21 of 25 local starts this year and kept a winning record in exhibition, with Bonnie Girl the race winner in the heats. Other results include McLennan Boy Grattan second in both heats, and Gerald Robinson with Meadow Bob placing third. Additional races featured Wil Lor Judy, Ambro Kaiser, and local entries from Ross Brown and Peter Hall. Two heats in the Orono Businessmen's trot produced close finishes, and Mohawk results cited Virginia's Bay and Jack Reid's Hollywood Richard posting notable times.
Mr and Mrs Jack Stapleton and Mr and Mrs Les Reid motor to Saskatoon and points west. Russell Wright announce the birth of son Gerry on Tuesday September 8 at Bowmanville Hospital. Ivan Cathcart of Winnipeg visits Kendal with G Cathcart. he left Kendal at age four and returns after many years. We attended the fair with horse show drill shed and baking praised. Victor Wilson was injured Tuesday and taken to hospital.
The page lists individuals connected to the Ontario Liberal Leadership Convention including Mary Budai Darlington Township Harry Wade Newtonville Neil Malcolm Blackstock EH R Lovekin Newcastle William Bragg Bowmanville W Frank Richard Newcastle C G Anderson Bowmanville Russell Dickson Port Hope Peggy Wade Bowmanville Fred Ramsey Port Hope Howard Malcolm Janetville Elmore Scott Campbellcroft and Thomas White Pontypool.
Viola Morton and family express heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbours for cards flowers and sympathy after the death of husband and father George Morton. Special thanks to S.O.L. 409 Orange service Orone Heather Rebekah Lodge for funeral lunch donors of floral offerings pallbearers and Barlow Funeral Home.
Mrs. Emma Lunn of 30 Bursthall Street expresses sincere gratitude to friends neighbors the United Church Women U C W and Heather Rebekah Lodge for cards gifts and visits during her summer stay in Orono.
In memory of Bill who died on September 17 1963 the line speaks of sudden loss and sorrow. He is remembered by Russ and Vi his brothers in law and their wives with heartfelt sorrow and faith.
In memory of dear brother William Arthur Allen who passed away September 17 1963. We think of him in silence and his name we oft recall. There is nothing left to answer but his picture on the wall. Bill and Madelon.
In loving memory of a dear son and brother William Arthur who passed away September 17. He is gone but not forgotten and thoughts of him are near in lonely hours. Dad, mum, Linda, Ben, Terry and Noreen remember him with sorrow and affection.
In loving memory of husband and father William Allen who died Sept 17. One year has passed since the sorrow struck. Though gone, he remains in our hearts as we cope with the loss. From Connie and daughter Trudy.
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