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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
4
Marjorie McDowell Weds Flying Officer Robert Edmunds
The Millbrook wedding of Marjorie E McDowell, third daughter of Mr and Mrs M McDowell, to Flying Officer Robert Reginald Edmunds of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The ceremony took place April 1 at St Andrew's United Church with Rev A L Sisco officiating and attendance by about Forty guests. The couple plan a honeymoon to Toronto and the Laurentians before reporting to a training centre in Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Hill
Margaret McLeod
Toronto
John St. John
Mont Joli
Quebec
Eric McKinstry
Peterborough
A. L. Sisco
St. Andrew’s United Church
Mrs. Campbell
Audrey Campbell
London
Rosemary
Anne Stinson
Barbara Sisco
Bernice Smith
Omemee
Laurentians
Local News Notes on Returning RAF Clerk and Trout Season Nears
Mr. Neil Wood of the RCAF returns home for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Chas Wood. Trout season opens in fifteen days and locals are already preparing gear. Two residents fished Lake Ontario for practice. John Keane son of Mr and Mrs A H Keane Orono, mentioned on CHIMIL broadcaste from Hamilton for his squadron’s raid over Germany and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Wood
R.C.A.F
Western Canada
Chas. Wood
Lake Ontario
P.O. John
Sharpy” Keane
A.H. Keane
Orono
Hamilton
John
Germany
Belgium
Engand
Cartier Seed Oats and Kenneth Hills Ad
Advertisement notes Cartier seed oats offered by Kenneth Hills of Orono with a contact phone number 5 r 3 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier Seed Oats
Kenneth Hills
Orono
Orono Continuation School to Reprise Play April 27
Orono Continuation School repeats the play A Ready Made Family at Orono Town Hall Thursday evening April 27 under the Quilting Group of Park Street United Church auspices. Admission 25 and 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Nice Weather Returns After Disagreeable Spell
After two or three days of disagreeable conditions the region enjoys pleasant weather with sunshine and mild temperatures. Residents are advised to carry light clothing and stay hydrated while outdoor activities resume.
Easter Sunday Services At Park Street Church
Easter services at Park Street Church drew good crowds with a pastor’s messages and choir music. A duet by R. E. Logan and E. J. Brown complemented an anthem while flowers from the Tamblyn family adorned the altar in memory of loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park St. Church
R. E. Logan
E. J. Brown
Tamblyn
Births in Toronto for Hancock and Hay families in April 1944
Mr and Mrs R J Hancock of Toronto announce the birth of a son John Egerton on Thursday April 6 1944 in Toronto. Mr and Mrs E G Hay formerly Jean Logan announce the birth of their son William Richard on Sunday April 9 1944 at Women’s College Hospital Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Hancock
Toronto
John Egerton
Allan
Helen
E. G. Hay
Jean Logan
William Richard
Donny
Women’s College Hospital
Engagement of Marjory Nelson to Powers in Ontario
Dr. and Mrs. Elford J. Nelson of Guelph Ont announce the engagement of their daughter Marjory Helen to Pilot Officer Clark New some Powers son of Mr Gordon N Powers and the late Mrs Powers of Kitchener Ontario. The wedding is planned for the latter part of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elford J. Nelson
Guelph, Ont
Marjory Helen
Clark Newsome Powers
Gordon N. Powers
Powers
Kitchener
Ontario
Orono Woman’s Institute and Horticultural Society Meet
The Orono Woman’s Institute annual meeting is set for Friday April 21 at 2 30 pm in the Council chamber with Mrs O W Rolph as speaker. The Orono Horticultural Society April meeting is slated for Wednesday April 19 at 8 pm in St Saviour’s Hall. Spring orders must be submitted by then as nursery stock is scarce. our order will be sent away next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Women’s Institute
Council Chamber
O. W. Rolph
Orono Horticultural Society
St. Saviour’s Hall
Cartier Oats mixed grain product notice
Urban Oats and Nichard Barley blend named Cartier Oats listed for application to Ek J Brown in Orono with phone 65 16 as reference. Product code e 13 p appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Ek. J. Brown
Orono
Man Wanted as Caretaker for Orono Cemetery
Help wanted for caretaker position at Orono Cemetery. See C. F. Awde, Secretary Cemetery Co. for details. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Cemetery
C. F. Awde
House and Lot for Rent on Church Street South Orono
Classified notice seeking applicants for a house and lot on Church Street South in Orono. Apply to Chas. E. Taylor, R. R. No. 2, Orono, phone 57 vy 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Orono
Chas. E. Taylor
R. R. No
Seed for Sale Urban Oats From Registered Seed
Limited amount of Urban Oats seed for sale. Clean of weed seeds. Apply Fred Brimacombe. Phone 58 r 6, Orono. .-14-p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brimacombe
Orono
Estate notice for Clarke Township property in Can Ontario
About 100 acres including 10 acres hardwood bush and cedar with a creek near buildings. House in good condition. Terms cash. Apply to Ernest E Patterson administrator of Robinson Farrow Estate, Newcastle Ontario. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Ernest E. Patterson
Robinson Farrow
Newcastle
Ontario
Invasion Calls for Wider War Effort Across Services
The piece urges stronger action from all fighting services and highlights combined operations including civilians. It notes staff and equipment shortages but credits Canadian farmers with a noble response to push up food production.
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