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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
4
A reader reflects on flood dangers near Port Hope and similar areas in the country. The piece notes houses and cars swept away by flood waters and one worker losing his wartime home, arguing for sympathy toward the dream of home ownership despite risks and the human urge for independence.
A reflective essay on Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer notes that authorship and intent are sometimes misrepresented by screen versions. It discusses human nature, taking on work, and the cyclical, unavoidable shifts of seasons from spring to winter with observations on effort, pay, and everyday life.
John Howard Walsh dies at his Orono home in his 83rd year Letitia Hamill survives. Funeral service at Orono United Church April 30 at 2 30 p m Interment Drone Cemetery under 1 0 0 fp auspices
The planned Friday evening Gold Medal Contest at Park S1 has been cancelled and postponed indefinitely. Please inform friends.
In loving memory of our dear mother Laura Wood who left us April 25 1946. Loving and kind in all her ways. Upright and just to the end of her days. Sincere and true in her heart and mind. Beautiful memories she left behind. Ever remembered and sadly missed by Jim Ross Lois and Lenore.
Loreen Ball and Ken Ball announce the birth of Bonnie Elizabeth on April 21, 1948 in Bowmanville Hospital. Sidney and Mrs Hughes announce Heather Christina born April 25, 1948 in Orono. infant listed as stillborn.
The notice warns those who have not filed income tax returns that Friday April 30 is the deadline. It invites residents to a Friday evening town hall dance in Bethany with Roy Porrester and his 7 piece Dance Band providing the music.
A cooperative Ontario effort with the Dominion Department of Agriculture and Ontario potato growers inaugurates a large scale potato scab research project. Dr. G. H. Berkeley chairs. $10,000 funds to be allocated among participating branches. University of Western Ontario to conduct literature review under Prof. A. R. Walker.
A portfolio note touts Proof Wallpapers as original white rose designs with pleasing evenings and promises satisfaction.
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