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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
4
The obituary reflects on Frederick Sisson’s wide literary, religious, and political knowledge and his readiness to discuss with all. It recalls a memorable statement from a final conversation, praising a Christlike conduct and suggesting Christianity has not failed but not yet fully tried.
An old market note recalls green peas at fifteen cents a quart in St. Lawrence market Toronto and compares old prices with today. The piece reflects on rising costs, the lure of market gardening, and the folly of envy about others’ luck.
The article notes tea prices rising by ten to fifteen cents a pound and discusses frugal responses. It cites Canadian history, Lindsay lore, and the idea of drinking weaker tea or cold water at meals while hoping prices do not climb further.
An editorial previewing the upcoming Durham Central Fair calls for broad local participation. It emphasizes preparation prize lists exhibitors and the fair as a county wide event fostering reunion and cooperation among Grono and surrounding districts.
Mr Lorne Robbins and Pauline extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral tributes in the loss of a wife and mother. Special thanks to Dr A F Mickenzie and Dr McNeil and Miss Catherine McCausland RN for their efforts plus Mr J J Mellor and Rev Eustace for comforting words.
Mrs. Fred Sisson and daughters Mary and Marjorie express gratitude to friends neighbors pallbearers and those who provided cars for kindness sympathy and floral offerings after the loss of husband and father.
Garnet Kenneth Hall former president and chairman of the North Shore National Bank of Chicago died at Pankridge Illinois. Survived by his widow and son Tom.
Frederick G. Sisson of Grone died August 7 1947 after two year illness in his 60th year. Born April 17 1887 in Menvers Township he worked as a conductor for Grand Trunk and Canadian National Railways and later at General Motors Oshawa. He leaves Bertha Viney two daughters Mary and Marjorie and brother Wallace. Service was at Main Street South Grone August 9 with interment at Orono Cemetery. Pallbearers C W Rolph John Brown George York Horace York John Delve Wm Buckley.
One black cow six years old for sale due the first of September. Owner R Shortt located at the corner of Church and Edward in Newcastle Ontario. e-32-p.
Mr. Leroy Hamilton of Toronto now living at the corner of the 7th Line and the Leskard road opens an insurance office in Orono at the former Dr. M. M. Tucker site. Hamilton, with 11 years in Toronto insurance, has passed Ontario Department of Insurance exams and received licenses to operate.
Miss Alma Clark visits sister Mrs Gus Wilson and sympathy sent to Reg Elliott and family for their daughter Annettte. Catherine and Neil Stewart tour Montreal and Quebec City. G E Lofthouse and family vacation at John Stewart’s home. Anne Gordon of Whitby visits brother John Gordon, Mrs John Malley home after weeks with A Cathcart. Cock painted inside and out. Helen Hoy holidays with Archie Hoy Pontypool. C V Walker family weekend with Chas Cooper.
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