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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
5
Local printer invites customers to choose wedding stationery for upcoming nuptials. Offers custom designs, selection guidance, and personalized proofs to ensure invitations match the couple’s theme and budget.
The Orono Continuation School held a literary meeting with minutes read by Anna Staples, remarks by Carol Staples, and a well prepared paper by Donald Staples. The program featured chorus, piano solos, vocal numbers, readings, a play Marriage Proposal, and a dance finale. Local stores promote Christmassy shopping and bargains for Christmas.
The National Red Cross urges a half million dollar contribution to supply medical aids for Russia in ally fight. No personal canvassing. donations accepted at The Times office or Neil Porter’s office as the Red Cross appeals for mercy beyond race and class.
Clarke Township Council will hold its last meeting of the year on Monday December 15 to wind up the council's final business and prepare for Christmas.
The Orone Flour Mill will be closed every Wednesday afternoon starting November 26 and continue until further notice.
Alfreta Linton of Toronto widow of G H Linton and mother of Iva C W Reginald and G M Linton, Interment at Orono Cemetery on November 26 following November 24 death in Toronto.
Local and social items from Orono report visitors to homes including Mrs Elizabeth Tamblyn and Mrs Bert Reid. Events include No 9 Home and School Club talk by W J Riddell, dances at Orono Continuation School, and Red Cross bazaar. Stores will stay open December. coin finds noted.
Carl Maxwell of Thorah near Lindsay reported 30 turkeys stolen from his farm one night last week. A watchdog and electrified fence failed to stop the thieves. One turkey escaped by flying into a tree and gobbling loudly, waking the owner who alerted police. A search was launched and a couple of days later all birds returned home, likely after the thieves panicked.
Officers elected for the sewing class include President Jeanne Forrester and Vice President Lenora Wood with Secretary Shirley Porter and Treasurer Audrey Billings. Miss Bassinet and Mrs. Fred Lycett lead the classes which begin house coats and sleeping garments this Saturday. The fortunes of war in Africa can change as quickly as the weather.
Notice to creditors of the estate of William Cornish who died about July 1 1941 in Orono Ontario. Creditors must send claims and details to the executors or their solicitor by December 6 1941. After that date assets will be distributed among those with timely notified claims. Executed at Orono November 5 1941. Minnie M Cornish Roy H Cornish Executors. R R Waddell Solicitor Orono Ontario.
Adeline Carscadden Patterson widow of Thomas Patterson died in Orono on December 4 1941 aged 83 fulfilling her 84th year. Funeral at son in law John Berry home Lot 31 Concession 5 Clarke on December 6 at 3 pm DST with burial in Orono Cemetery.
Final plans set for the Orono Christmas tree event on Saturday December 20 at 2 p.m. in the town hall DST. School sections will present the programme and treats for children will be ready.
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