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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
4
Coast to coast radio in 1949 wages and work hours
A historical note explains how radio programs were distributed via railway telegraph lines to local stations and aired locally. It compares Canadian work hours and real wages of 1949 with those of previous generations, highlighting purchasing power and weekly hours.
Trained Horses Travel to Toronto Ex
Twenty six performing horses travel through Montreal en route to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. They travel two days ahead of their riders the Halifax Junior Bengal Lancers under supervision of six attendants and a veterinary. Ages range from five to fourteen as they prepare for a thrilling Ex show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Toronto
Halifax
Bengal Lancers
Fearful coal famine warned as winter nears in Toronto
E R Lockyer of the Toronto Coal Exchange warns that a coal shortage looms this winter unless households hurry to fill bins. He cites mild last winter and summer neglect, with docks crowded and rail unloaders idle. Rt Hon D Howe urges immediate purchases to ensure supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Lockyer
The
Toronto Coal Exchange
Mr. Lockyer
Cherry St. Docks
Toronto
D. Howe
Orono Teams Clash With Hastings In Tuesday Tilt
In Hastings on Tuesday evening the Orono hockey and softball players faced Hastings. Tempers rose in the third inning and fists flew before the game resumed. Hastings led as the local park hosts a rematch planned for Thursday with poor umpiring and unfamiliar floodlight play blamed by Hastings managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Orono
Real Estate Listing Near Newcastle and Ponty Pool
Farm property offers 45 acres on No 2 Highway between Newcastle and Newtonville with barn and creek. Two storey 10 room house on stone foundation in very good condition plus stock and implements. Additional 100 acre farm near No 35 Highway and Ponty Pool with 90 workable acres, 50 by 36 barn, 30 by 15 driving shed, one storey 6 room frame house and two wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Newtonville
Pontypool
Classified Column Meets in Town Hall Basement
A Sunday gathering at 7 p.m. in Orono invites residents to a discussion in light of God’s word. The event promises questions and welcomes all attendees to join and listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono
Wool Blankets Needed by Grono Institute in September
The Grono Women's Institute seeks used woollens for mid September blanket orders. Bring pure wool blankets knitted garments and outerwear to Orono Public Library on Saturdays. Each blanket requires 12 pounds of wool and assorted colours are favored for heather blankets. Orders via Mrs. R A Forrester phone 9 1 Orono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grono Women’s Institute
Orono Public
R.A. Forrester
Orono
TENDERS WANTED FOR DRAWING PUPILS TO SCHOOL
Sealed tenders will be received up to September 1 for the drawing of pupils aged 8 to 18 from Clarke to Kirby School about 10 miles, twice daily. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Kirby School
George York's Ontario Agency Promotes Empire Wallpapers
An Ontario agent named George York markets Empire Wallpapers and Water Proof Wallpapers (Original White Rose) in a portfolio of decorative patterns. The message promises satisfaction with the product line and hints at evening availability.
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Ontario
Empire
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