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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
4
The piece condemns the Crono and Forestry final clash for the league cup, noting fights and strong language spoil the sport. It argues softball must be clean and wholesome to keep spectators and prevent the sport from fading away in Orono.
Military authorities in England anticipate an imminent invasion and warn of vast needs for Red Cross supplies. Canada, the British colonies, and the United States are urged to fund and knit for wounded civilians and soldiers, with a district goal of 2500 dollars for the Orone Red Cross Society supporting England and Canadian troops. Donations are welcome now to reduce later canvassing work.
A letter argues against closing Ontario schools for September to let children work on farms. It notes most grain stores are full by August and harvests remain for potatoes, roots, and corn. It urges keeping children in school while offering rural-area help only where needed and favoring unemployed adults for work.
The Financial Post argues that farmers pay little or no income tax because farm incomes have not risen in the war. Farmers face high prices for goods and large farm surpluses while markets shrink, suggesting future levies may fall on commodities and sales taxes, worsening farmers’ burden if incomes do not improve.
A group of 30 United States weekly newspaper publishers visits Ontario and Ottawa to study Canada’s wartime life. They learn about the air training plan, naval expansion, and wartime finance, touring major sites and meeting officials before continuing to Petawawa and Muskoka.
The Canadian National Exhibition will feature leading American dance bands in the mammoth ballroom. Vallee, Dorsey, Ellington, Heidt, Lombardo, Rogers, Goodman, Gray, Lyman have performed, and this year a new lineup of great leaders and bands will provide swing and sweet music.
Alldread couple Mr and Mrs Leonard Alldread welcomed a son at Bowmanville Hospital on Sunday August 18.
Padre in the first war Major Canon C R Spencer returns as Midland Regiment chaplain. Constable Adair moves to Cobourg, Mennie enlists. Gameron presumed killed. John Morrow dies aged 81, former Cobourg Public School Board secretary-treasurer. Reeve Ball injured at ball game. July hospital stats show 120 admissions and 50 operations. Mrs. Campbell of Bewdley dies. interment in Providence Cemetery. Major Fulford nearly dies in car crash at a rail crossing. Port Hope mayor resigns as he takes 2nd Lieutenant post. Police crack down on delinquent poll tax and dog licenses. Oshawa team wins Goodyear trophy at Bowmanville. D Myer saves two children from drowning near Campbellford. Two accidents on wet roads near Bowmanville cause injuries. car and telegraph pole damage.
Wood types including maple oak birch and other body wood available for order by cord or truck load. Winter supply offered by M Muryn Pontypool with price 36 pounds and 0.5 pence per unit or per load.
A sale starts at 1.30 p.m. (S.T.) offering 38 bedroom suites, springs, mattresses, furniture, kitchenware, rugs, writing desks, china, glassware, a Beatty washing machine, lawn mower, garden tools, paints, and numerous other articles. Terms are cash. Clerk: TED JACKSON.
Notice states compliance with Section 7 of the Voters Lists Act and posting of the eligible voters list in Orono on August 3, 1940 for municipal and parliamentary elections. Voters are urged to inspect the list, with appeals for errors due by September 9, 1940. notice dated August 21, 1940 in Orono.
Cattle are advertised as selling cheap at Werry’s Cattle Sales. An auction is set for Saturday August 24 at 7 00 in the morning at the seller’s farm north of Ennis.
Reminder to attend the Orono Red Cross Dance scheduled for Friday, August 30th, with proceeds benefiting Red Cross programs.
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