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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
4
A reminiscence of old time coffee culture contrasts past rich aroma with today’s lighter flavor. It notes lack of radio advertising, the rise of coffee makers, and the shift away from chicory while praising the enduring love of coffee.
The piece urges saving the surface through house paint as essential to all building projects. It cites a tip that thorough mixing and steady beating improve paint performance and reduce peeling. It mentions Armstrong methods and dipping or spraying as popular techniques and notes the Times office and gift shop receive fresh coats of paint. The writer concludes the surface saving advice is valuable.
Former citizen Mr. W. N. Buckley, a carpenter, joined a Canadian government horse shipment to Europe and traveled six weeks through Germany and Poland. He left his Hollander employer in charge, navigated passports and interpreters, and managed 763 horses with a crew. The piece notes Buckley’s blend of landlubber and seaman qualities and contrasts youth adventure with aging desire for home fires.
The piece notes cool weather returning and autumn approaching while public schools resume in about three weeks. A schoolboy says no one enjoys going back after summer, and the column laments shorter breaks and a shift from church attendance as townspeople take a break from pew time.
Community hosts a gathering for veterans and war brides with gifts, speeches, and dancing. Guests include Jack Chapman Ken Ball Ernie Dent and Mr Hart Lowery. The event featured chrome and maroon leather tables and chairs with plastic tops and a planned outdoor presentation blocked by rain.
Furniture sale to be held at the late residence of Mrs J R Cooper Main Street South Orono on Saturday August 24 at 12 30. Included items are furniture bedding linens silverware flatware dishes and more. Terms cash. A complete list will be printed in next week’s Times.
Miss Mabel Davy and nephew Kenneth Fralick express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
Ella May Bouck died suddenly on Monday August 12 1946 at her home 43 Standish Ave Toronto. She was the wife of Clarence D Bouck and mother of Eva Mrs Maluske Ione Mrs R A Forrester and Hithel. Resting at A W Miles Funeral Chapel 30 St Clair Ave West service Thursday at 2 pm Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Mrs Milton Morris received a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Allin on Monday evening last.
Notice of compliance with the Voters List Act shows the August 18 1946 posting at Orono of all persons entitled to vote for parliament or municipal elections. Voters urged to inspect list and file corrections by September 3 1946 with Clerk J J Mellor Crono.
Kendal community reports numerous visits from Toronto and nearby towns. Families and friends from Gananoque Uxbridge Orono and Rochester visit Kendal and Garden Hill while tobacco harvests begin. Kendal Park Committee asks for well filled baskets for Field Day and Kendal Patriotic Committee invites overseas veterans and companions to Wield Day August 21.
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