Job Plant Ad Promises Low Prices and Quality Work
The notice advertises a weekly Thursday publication by the Times office promoting their up-to-date job plant and claiming best quality work at pleasing prices.
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
4
Bread Price Rise Foresight and Frugality urged
Our Daily Bread notes that bread and cereal prices may rise despite subsidies. It urges frugality to curb waste, citing Canada and the U S where wasted crusts could amount to thousands of dollars yearly. Weather and grain-poor forecasts from the western bread basket fuel worry about shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U. S
Sleep as a Restorative in Modern Life
The piece argues that sound sleep is essential for health and efficiency. It praises rest amid busy modern life and Edison lore, urging wise use of time and occasional daytime power naps to extend productivity. It questions whether future living will allow more leisure and whether sleep should remain wisely spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life
Thomas A. Edison
Dodging The Issue Complacency In North America And Europe
The author warns complacency in Canada and the United States risks hardship from European conditions. He condemns greed and black markets that arise when genuine value is ignored, notes inflation after basis of price vanishes, and urges restoring honorable business methods before catastrophe overtakes us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Europe
Soap box cars and the age old urge to go places
The article recalls wheels as a key human advance and traces the soap box car from simple boxes to low slung replicas. It argues the same urge to travel drives both children building miniature cars and the development toward motor vehicles, seeing the soap box as a father figure to cars.
Local News Roundup of Visitors and Homecomings
Miss Kate McKay has returned home from her visit to Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. James Carleton of New Toronto are visiting with his brother Mr M A Carleton. Mr. Owen Fagan of the Bank of Commerce Bowmanville staff is on a two weeks vacation. Mr. and Mrs. George West and family spent the Civic Holiday weekend with the Wests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate McKay
Kincardine
James Carleton
New Toronto
M. A. Carleton
Owen Fagan
Bank of Commerce
Bowmanville
Myr
George West
A. E. West
Orono and Kendal in playoff for league title
Newcastle has been eliminated, leaving Kendal and Orono to contest a best two of three for the championship. The opener is at Kendal Thursday Aug 7 at 6 30 pm, with the return in Orono Tuesday Aug 12 at 6 30 pm. Orono has not lost a league game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Kendal
Newcastle
Orono Girls
Bowmanville
Memorial
In Memoriam Walter
In loving memory of a dear husband and father Wm. d. Walter who died August 7 1944. Gone, dear father, gone forever. How we miss your smiling face. Ever remembered by his wife and daughters Vera and Hazel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Wm. d. Walter
Father
Vera
Hazel
In Loving Memory of Wm J Walter
In loving memory of Wm J Walter who died August [Tth] 1944. Gone is the face we loved dear. Silent is the voice we loved to hear. Sweet to remember him who once was here and who though absent remains dear to his grandchildren.
Deaths Robbins Eva Pearl Robbins
Eva Pearl Robbins wife of Lorne Robbins dies at 61 at Leskard in Clarke Township. Resting at Lot 33 Concession 8. Service scheduled Thursday August 7 at 2 30 pm Interment Orono Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
Leskard
Eva Pearl Robbins
Lorne Robbins
Clarke Township
Orono Cemetery
Victor Palmer Sale After Barn Fire in Hope Township Auction
Victor Palmer of Lot 5 Concession 5 Hope Township near Rosemount will auction a herd of 20 Durham cattle 2 young horses 70 pullets and 20 acres of mixed grain plus nearly new farm machinery Friday August 15 at 6 30 p m Terms cash No reserve Auctioneer Jack Reid conducts the sale noting the loss from a barn fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Palmer
Hope Township
Rosemount
Jack Reid
Woman Boarder Seeks Quiet Home in Orono
Woman seeks a quiet home boarder arrangement in Orono. Apply to Miss Ida M. Taylor on Main Street or call 65-12 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Taylor
Main Street
Orono
Lost brown and black collie named Tinker in Orono
A brown and black collie pup named Tinker is missing in Orono. If found, please return to Ross Carleton at Orono for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Carleton
Orono
Bray Hatchery Offers Early Delivery Pullets
Bray Hatchery advertises fine 4 to 6 week old pullets available for immediate delivery in multiple varieties. Orders for September to October delivery should be placed now. Contact Jack Hudson in Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray Hatchery
Jack Hudson
Orono
For Sale Two Jersey Cows and Buggy in Good Condition
Two Jersey cows for milking and a top buggy in good condition are for sale. Apply to Lew Wood, phone 84-4, Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Lew Wood
Orono
Names Sought for Times Office Visitors
The Times asks readers to submit the names of people who visit the office. Submit by phone or drop the list at the office for records and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
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Professional Directory
A. F. McKenzie
Lawrence C. Mason, B.A
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Chas. Knox
P.O
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Ont
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Capitol Port Hope
Clark Gable
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Sydney i Greenstreet
Overlanders
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Gary Cooper
Banjo
Ann Sheridan
Zachary Scott
Thur
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Notary
W. W. Sherwin
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Manufacturers Life Representative
Dane
ORON
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Ted Jackson
Pat Perry
A. E. Morton
Imperial Life Assurance Company
Fred Lycett
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