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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1961
Page
8
At a recent Orono Chamber of Commerce meeting concerns were raised about locating a new Post Office and other shops. Members urged a main street focus, a formal plan, land availability, access, and parking before spreading business across back streets.
Clarke Township School Area moves to one central Kendal school replacing McLean's Sixth Line and Kendal schools. The plan aims to cut operating costs though transport expenses may rise. prior Newtonville proposals were scaled back, delaying improvements and increasing long term costs.
A discussion argues U S Congress weighs taxing co-operative earnings and dividends to equalize tax burdens with other businesses. It urges Ottawa to consider similar measures, noting co-ops’ growth and profits but current tax exemptions.
The Mosport Park event drew about 7,000 spectators and 215 cars as the Grand Valley Car Club staged one of Canada's best meets. Ludwig Heimrath won the 30 lap feature in a Porsche RS 60 and led class points. Nick Sperazzo remained hospitalized with injuries from a rollover. Dan Shaw escaped with a stiff neck after a high speed crash. Grant Clark impressed in a small Austin 850 in the sedan race. A track change may widen Moss County’s south turn from 30 to 60 degrees.
Mr and Mrs Fredrick H Cox of Orono announce the engagement of their daughter Florence Edith Cox to Charles Ross Gay son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Gay of Kendal Ontario The couple plan to marry Saturday August 26 1961 at 2 30 pm at Kendal United Church Kendal Ontario.
A community picnic is planned at Orono Park on Saturday August 12. All residents and visitors are welcome to attend for food games and socializing.
Used once eight millimeter movie camera offered for fifteen dollars. Apply Orono Times Office.
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