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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
7
The Orono Weekly Times lists R A Forrester as publisher and R C Forrester as an associated official in a second class mail notice format. The snippet confirms postal and publishing roles within the paper's masthead.
The Seaway and Hydro Project plans spark talk of an Oshawa to Niagara Ruhr like industrial zone with Toronto to Hamilton and Cobourg to Whitby expansion. Orono may gain feeder industries and a surge in housing, but land shortages require a formal plan and open roads such as Church Street North to enable orderly growth.
An engagement ceremony is planned at Oro'o Uphted Church on September 18 at an unspecified time. Details remain limited, but attendees are arranging arrival and seating for the couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Leskard of Toronto express a quiet wish to relocate their home. The brief note indicates a preference for a calm change of scenery and new surroundings.
Leta Cooper expresses gratitude to Orono W A W C T U and Womens Institute and Heathe Rebekah edge for kind cards. She also thanks Kenddl W A and friends and neighbours for their kindness during her illness.
Multiple notices from Orono Ontario area: a girl sought to care for two children. advertising for a large steamer Afeunk in good condition for sale. hot water heating system tenders due August 28 1954. sale of registered cattle and feed orders due August 25. rabbits for sale. barn equipment and a buggy and cutter advertised. pasture land near Orono offered for sod cutting with removal not required.
A brief communal note from Frank Cooper expresses gratitude to relatives and neighbors for their thoughtful remembrance during illness. The message thanks those who offered support and well wishes.
6 roomed Framé House with 3 bedrooms all with closets includes furnace bathroom hard and soft water multiple rooms near Azores, school and churches. Apply Box 305 Orono Times Office. ip.
The auction notices announce reopening on Thursday June 24 at 7:40 p.m. with sales every Thursday evening through the summer. Reg Johnson is the auctioneer. Mrs Cobbledick is named in the event for transport arrangements and dinner is included with a fare of 3 50.
Warren Randall Coryell husband of Martha McAfel. Father of Miriam Fowler and Marge Gibson. Lieut. Commander John Warren Coryell, R. C. N., now at Ottawa Ontario. Memorial Hospital observances noted for August 9 1954 in Bow Manville.
A notice states a service will pick up dead or crippled farm animals for sanitary disposal. Contact Cobourg 1266 or Toronto Em 8-3636 for arrangements.
A Canadian Pacific Dayliner diesel ran from Toronto to Peterborough 77 miles in 81 minutes, shaving 45 minutes off the previous record at Peterborough. The train held a steady 65 mph rather than its top 85 mph. The Dayliner will join the Detroit Toronto Day liner link, promising under six hours travel to Peterborough when inaugurated September 26.
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