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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
4
The article notes early apple picking in Ontario as a sign of fall and proposes ongoing work in orchards. It discusses pest protection, pruning, spraying advances by chemists, packaging shifts from barrels to boxes, and preservation methods like dehydration and refrigeration for shipment to Britain and Europe, forecasting a worthwhile season for growers.
A discussion on the charm of grandfather clocks and a nod to wall clocks and watches ends with reflections on the Boy Scout jamboree in Ottawa. The piece notes Scouts from the U S A Norway and Holland and praises Baden Powell for founding the movement and its ideals of citizenship and helpfulness.
In 1948 Ontario rail crossings caused 30 deaths and 212 injuries in 108 crashes where automobiles were struck by trains. The piece urges drivers to slow, stop at crossings, and backs a long term public works program to replace dangerous crossings with overhead bridges or subways, costing tens of millions but creating large scale employment.
The weekly schedule shows August games including Business Men versus Midgets in hardball and Merchants versus Juniors in softball. The Juniors lost a tense playoff to the Orono Merchants amid disputed calls and umpire concerns, while Orono Midgets were squeezed out in a Bowmanville tie and a later loss. Orono football tied Tyrone 1 to 1 at Orono Park with several regulars absent. The Orono Orphans softball club heads to Eastern Ontario playoffs with a bye into the finals and two pop up games planned at the local park.
A 110 acre farm offers most workable land with an 80 by 30 foot barn and a 60 by 25 foot barn. Includes a hog pen and hen house. A two storey solid brick house described as a very fine home in need of some repairs. Cash price listed at 4000 dollars.
Kirby United Church hosts a cold meat supper Friday in Kirbys area at 5 30 p.m. Maple Grove Women's Institute presents the 3 act comedy Always Tell the Truth, admission Adults 75c Children 35c. Decoration Day Service at McCreas Cemetery Sunday August 7 at 2 30 p.m. church service with Rev John Foote and A Monk in charge with special music.
Service Station Booth Cabin and 22 acres land with a 5 room apartment over garage and bath hydro on No 35 Highway three miles south of Pontypool land suitable for tobacco growing. Tenders close August 5 1949 highest bid not necessarily accepted E A Leamen R R 2 Orono Ontario.
An Ontario agent touts Empire Wallpapers and Water Proof Wallpapers (Original White Rose) with a portfolio of attractive designs. The message promises satisfaction and highlights evening timelines.
Hattie A. Mason and Mrs. George C. Foster authorize public auctions of their entire household effects. The Newcastle sale is on Saturday August 6 at 1 00 p m on George Street with cash terms and no reserve. The Bowmanville sale is Saturday August 20 at 12 36 p m at 264 King Street East with cash terms and no reserve. Both auctions conducted by Jack Reid Auctioneer.
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