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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

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Needs Of Orono Well Aired At W I Meeting

The Women’s Institute evening session in Orono drew a large crowd with seven speakers from local groups. Speakers urged church renewal, library support, blood clinics, horticultural cooperation, expanded vocational guidance, parent education, and supervised play, ending with a call for a public restroom and plans for another meeting.

Women’s Institute L. Bourne Tvo Orono A. E. Hustace Crono Ed. Millson Red Cross Society Frank Hall Orono Horticultural Society Gray Mss Gray Miss Gray Fred Lycett Amateur Athletic Association Lyecett Lycett J. C. Tamblyn Women’s Insttute W. I Red Cross

Rain Delays Orono Continuation School Field Day

Rain disrupted the Orono Continuation School field day held Friday September 25. Whites led by Hamilton and Arlene Boyd defeated Blues led by Charles Armstrong and Maryleen Boyd, earning 214 to 129 points. Day two resumed September 27 with track and field events at the school and fair grounds. champions were named in each age group for both boys and girls.

Orono Continuation School Hamilton Arlene Boyd Charles Armstrong Maryleen Boyd Lowndes Fair Grounds Blues Keith West Harry Lynch Hamilton Boyd Marvin Lann Bill Moffat Grace Gameby Maryreen Boyd Betty Cooper Eileen Jones Carolyn’ Jones Erla Chapman

Wo men's Christian Temperance Union Meets at Mrs Stainton's Home

The Wo men s Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting at Mrs Stainton s home on September 20. After devotion Mrs Rainey led a devotional period followed by readings from several sick members. The treasurer reported a strong balance and a discussion on Citizenship preceded plans to hold the silver medal contest in early November.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Disley Payne Wedding At Orono United Church

Beverley Jean Payne daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Payne of Orono wed Charles W Disley Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Disley of Bowmanville in a quiet ceremony at Orono United Church. Rev A E Eustace officiated with attendants Mr and Mrs Donald Tennant. The couple will reside in Orono.

Orono United Church Beverley Jean Payne Stanley Payne Orono Charles W. Disley Jr Charles Disley Bowmanville A. E. Eustace Donald Tennant Heather Orone

Orono Fire Sparks Rush After Village Alarm

A fire on Professor Sissons' roof near Orono triggered a swift village response. The fire brigade arrived within five minutes and limited damage to a roof section as residents filmed and helped with the bucket brigade.

Professor Sissons Orono

Field Day Helps Bridge Gap Between Police and Youth in Bowmanville

Top Ottawa police and local constables joined the Bowmanville boys school for the first annual Eastern Ontario Junior Police Games. About 200 youths from district schools competed with inmates, who mixed in events like a three legged race. Officers shed uniforms to join in, while Girl Guides served refreshments, and both groups formed friendships across the lines.

Ontario Bowmanville Toronto MLP Bowmianville W.W. J. Hastaugh Hastaugh Girl Guides

Woodstock Mason Celebrates 50-Year Masonic Honor

Bro. EB C Thégnton of Woodstock, longtime Masons member, received a 50 year membership medal at Oxford Lodge Woodstock on September 7. The ceremony honored his fifty years in the order with remarks by Rt. War. Bro. J. G. Archibald and included memories from past master Bro. Harry Inder and other lodge officers.

EB. C. Thégnton Woodstock Masonic Order Oxford Lodge Metropolitan Lodge Detroit Bro. Thornton Harry Inder W. A. Potter B. S. Coppins Bro. Inder

Metallic Arts Co. of Canada To Pass Over Auction Block

The Metallic Arts Co. of Canada Ltd will be auctioned by shareholders on Saturday October 8 in Orono. The firm, established 1942, produced metal and wood articles but operations ceased due to high costs and losses, with stock and equipment to be sold at the Orono skating rink starting 10 AM.

Metallic Arts Co. of Canada The Metallic Arts Co. of Canada Ltd Otober Metallic Arts Orono Ed. Neilson Metallic Arts Co New Lite Metallic Art Co. of Canada Ltd E. R. Woodyard Skatine Rink

Driver Hurt In Crash East Of Newcastle

A transport driver was injured and two heavily loaded tractor trailer units damaged at The Hole in the Wall about nine o clock Wednesday evening last week east of Newcastle. Edrod Nichols of Peterborough was treated for a slight concussion and bruises at Bowmanville General Hospital and released. Stanley Perritt, also of Peterborough, slowed for an oncoming car, causing Nichols to crash into Perritt’s trailer. both Beatty Transport Co units were damaged. Constable Albert Bitching led the investigation.

Newcastle Edrod Nichols Elm Street Peterborough Bowmanville General Hospital H. Ferguson Bowmanville Stanley Perritt Armstrong Street Nichols Beatty Transport Co Perritt Albert Bitching

Open Season For Partridge And Pheasant In Trent District

Open season for partridge in Peterborough Victoria Nor thumberland and Durham areas runs October 8 to 20 and November 14 to 23 with a bag limit of five per day and ten in possession. Darlington Regulated Township opens November 4 and 5 with a three bird daily bag. Hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stan dard Time.

Trent District Department of Lands and Forests Lindsay Peterborough Victoria Haliburton Northumberland Durham Darlington

Evening Auxiliary Meeting Report

The Evening Auxiliary held its regular meeting at Mrs. Raymond Chapman's home with about twenty eight attendees. After business, a salt, led by Mrs. Drummond, and a devotional by Mrs. A. H. Eustace were followed by a paper on Christian Stewardship by Mrs. Barlow. Betty Chapman and Jean Baimey sang a duet, Mrs. H. Duval accompanying. A talk on Dr. Albert Schweitzer by Mrs. Porter highlighted the life and work of the noted physician and humanitarian. Refreshments of coffee and sandwiches were served.

Reymond Chapman Grown Drummond A. H. Eustace Barlow Gove Betty Chapman Jean Baimey H. Duval Porter Albert Schweitzer

Orono Road Payments and Adjournment Notice

The council of Orono notes payments on bridges and road construction totaling 3055.00 and 2114.10 for cement. The meeting adjourns to October 4, 1949 at 9:00 am if regular.

Ours Oreno Davey - Lowery Mostarsin

Best Holstein Show in Years Held at Lindsay

The Lindsay exhibition Holstein show drew 12 exhibitors from six counties with 107 head. Tay side Supreme June as Grand Champion, Day maintains wins for Grand Champion in milk, with Marco Sensation Pabst Reserve Grand. Senior Champion Liflee Tahari Juliet and Elderstie Abbekerk Susie lead junior classes. Bond Haven’s Rag Apple Monarch tops two year olds. Various breeders including N W McConkey, A Muir & Sons, Flemming Bros., and B W Naylor earned multiple firsts in a strong, well attended event.

Lindsay E. J. Brown Orono McConkey Tayside Supreme June Peterboro Day Marco Sensation B. W. Naylor Weston A. Muir & Sons Flemming Bros Reaboro Lord Alexander Wm. J. Murphy Downhamdale N. W. McConkey Walling Bros

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