Trustees Seek Help to Remove Unsound Orono Trees
Orono Police Trustees met with full membership to discuss removing dangerous trees. They agreed to assist with removal but not cover full costs, and urged cooperation with County Council, Township Council, Hydro Commission, and telephone firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ©. Forrester
Orono
H. M. Mercer
Hydro
S. B. Rutherford
Counties Council
Township Council
Hydro Commission
Télephone Company
Sales Arena Set to Reopen Monday After Wind Damage
Durham County Sales Arena, torn apart by a freak windstorm on September 9, is nearly rebuilt with a new lower roof section for the livestock housing. The arena owner and auctioneer, Jack Reid, says the facility will reopen Monday, September 30 at 8:00 PM though doors and windows may not be in place. A full crew is rushing the work as plans include replacing hard maple trees and restoring the program stamping. The Orono Hydro Commission met after the village meeting, passing accounts totaling 3430.35 leaving 1580.46 in the bank, including a 1400 pension plan payment for the manager. Monthly plan costs run about 30.60. The manager cited eleven new services in the village and progress on primary and new south Cob Hill lines, plus a Peterborough convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County
Orono
Orono Hydro Commission
Centre Street
Cob Hill
Peterborough
Orono PeeWees Reach Ontario Championship Finals
The Ontario Baseball Association advanced the Orono PeeWee club to the Ontario Championship final series after a grouping error moving Thornhill to PeeWee C. Orono now faces Langdon east of Simcoe with date and format unsettled. The first game is expected this Saturday at Langdon or near Bronte depending on venue.
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Ontario Baseball Association
Orone PeeWee Baseball Club
Langdon
Simcoe
Cub.a
Thornhill
Orono
Ontario
Bronte
Reverend Basil Long Speaks At Evening Auxiliary Meeting
The Evening Auxiliary of the W. M. S. hosted Rev Basil Long as guest speaker for a September session in the Sunday School auditorium. The group conducted reports, planned a bake sale for October 5, and invited members to attend the Autumn Rally worship service in Newcastle United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Long
W. M.S
Adele McGill
Rev Long
Fellowship of God
W C T U Bake Sale Raises Thirty Dollars
The regular W C T U meeting at Mrs. W H Rowe’s home on September 18 drew thirty members. After worship and roll call a home made cooling sale was held, with tea sandwiches and cookies served. Proceeds totaled thirty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. T.U
W. H. Rowe
Robert Allin
Bride-To-Be Rita Bosgraaf Honored With Shower
On Monday evening Mrs. A Beauchamp hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Rita Bosgraaf. The guest room was decorated with pink and white streamers and gladiolas. A poem was read and Rita received a large gift basket before thanking guests. A delicious lunch followed the enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus
A. Beauchamp
Rita Bosgraaf
Rita
Hi-Teens Fun Dance Draws Crowded Night at Orono
Hi Teens staged a lively dance at the Orono Oddfellow's Hall on Saturday despite another town event. Local musicians Doug Lycett Jim Gamsby and Neil Barraball performed between sets while Joanie Alldred sang with Neil. A plastic clothes basket door prize and mixed fruit spot prizes added to the friendly evening.
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Doug Lycett
Neil Barraball
Jim Gamsby
Doug
Jim
Neil
Joanie Alldred
Joan
Lawrence Welk
Doreen Alldred
Orono High School Holds Annual Field Day Meet
Orono High School will host its annual track and field meet at the Orono Fair grounds Friday morning starting at 10.00. Students will participate in numerous events, with spectators invited to watch in the Village of Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Intermediates Reach Finals Against Durham in Ontario Playoff
The Crone Intermediate Baseball team advanced to the final playdown series after sweeping Latta in two straight games. They will meet Durham in a best of three Ontario Championship final, with Game 1 in Durham and Game 2 in Orono at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crone
Latta
Ontario
Durham
Orono
Park A
Antics Of Birds And Bees Traced To Intoxication
A Orono-Frontenac game article features notes on a fall frenzy theory linking bird and bee behavior to intoxication from fermenting fruits and nectar. Forester N A Adamson discusses wild flight patterns, then reports a baseball game where Orono beat Latta 8-4 with key hits by Robbie Robinson and Junior West.
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Lindsay
N. A. Adamson
Ontario Lands and Forests
Derent
Robbie Robinson
Uston
Latta
Charles Armstone
Keith West
Robinson
Armig
Stewart
Junior West
Dean West
Carman Cornish
Asta
Orono Boys
Jewellery and Gift Store Opens in Orono on Oct 1
On Tuesday October 1 a new jewellery and gift store by Mr Jank Mackaye opens in the McKenzie block west side of Orono's business section at 1 30 pm. The shop offers watches rings chinaware glassware silverware and baby's wear with a 10 percent October discount and a guessing competition for a Lorie wrist watch. The store features repairs by Mr Mackaye with 26 years experience and marks Orono as its first jewellery gift shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Jank MacKaye
McKenzie
Lorie
MacKaye
Uxbridgie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orono Police
J. C. Gamey
Jane Forrester
Gamey
R. C. Forrester
the Counties Road Department
Lloyd Taylor
H. Cornish
Orone Horticultural Society
Orone
Jack Reid
Arena
Orone PeeWees
Alma Mitchell
Jesus
Alma Cattell
Olive Millson
Mission
Hilda Tamblyn
Kathleen Rainey
Kathleen Chapman
Mr. Long
W.C.T.U
Showe
G Brown
Ann Best
Orono Oddfellow’s Hall
OHS
Keith Weeer
Ren Las
Charles Armstong
Crono
Ag Simpson
Sie
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