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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
4
A discussion of widely mailed voice recordings as a Christmas season trend. Family members overseas send greetings and songs via accessible home setups, with potential for local business services combining recording with radio or phone offerings. The piece cites Edison and the phonograph as origins and questions future directions.
Canadians watched the U S presidential race with keen interest. Many feared a Roosevelt defeat but welcomed the outcome as a reassurance for wartime leadership alongside Churchill and Stalin. Locals stayed up late listening to American reports and felt relief when F D R won.
As new year begins, many groups like the Park Board Cemetery Co Telephone Co School Board and Chamber of Commerce urge public participation. Attending meetings prevents poor turnout and last minute shouts, strengthens democracy, and benefits Orono and neighboring towns.
A short piece argues apples serve as pleasant medicine or tonic and notes a Newcastle grower supplied dessert apples. It contrasts the proverb with opponents who find eating apples difficult, hinting that dental issues may prevent fruit consumption.
Warden L E Kelley of the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham was presented with a gold watch at the Warden's Banquet in the British Hotel. Judge J C M German gave a key address on municipal government. The event marked the close of Kelley's term, with leaders and ex wardens in attendance amid debates over post war funding and county road plans.
Calvin Bairstow 70, husband of Mary Ellen Glass, died in Clarke December 38 1944. Funeral from Lot 28 Concession 8 Clarke December 5 at 2 30 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. Laura Louise Rowe 84, widow of Roger J. Rowe, died Newtonville December 5 1944. Funeral private December 7 at A W George and Son Chapel Port Hope. Ernest W. Strickland 36, husband of Gladys M. Martin, died Orono December 8 1944. Funeral from W J Martins residence Clarke December 6 at 2 30 p.m. Interment Orono Cemetery.
In loving memory of my dear nephew Jack Malley who died December 6 1943. The Pearly gates were opened a gentle voice said come and with farewells unspoken he entered home. Ever remembered by Aunt Charlotte White.
Mrs. Lillian Bruton expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during bereavement after the death of her son Norman.
Orono Public School presents an operetta directed by Mrs. D Robb in the Town Hall on Friday December 15 starting at 8 p.m. Costumes by Mrs. Lorriman. Admission 35 cents. children admitted free with a parent.
The Women’s Institute will feature a yarn making and weaving demonstration at its regular meeting in the Council Chamber Orono on Friday December 15 at 2 30 p m A Christmas program on customs in other countries and lunch will follow Everyone is welcome to attend.
The undersigned conveys from A E Young to sell at Lot 30 Can 4 Hope Township 2 miles north of Harness Blacksmith Shop on Tuesday December 12 1944 all farm stock implements and related items. Horses include three mares and a colt. cattle two red cows a red heifer and calves. two brood sows. poultry with a variety of greeting card offerings. farm implements such as a wagon mower plough rake and other equipment. blacksmith gear and general salvage. Terms cash no reserve auctioneer W Lord clerk and Jack Reid.
Sale of the late Mrs. D Davis household items at Beech Ave Bowmanville includes four bedroom suites dining room set radio sewing machine refrigerator stove linens silverware and many more pieces. Auction at 1 o clock sharp Saturday December 9 cash terms. W J Challis auctioneer T S Mountjoy Clerk.
The statement frames freedom of worship as a war aim and links gratitude for liberty to participating in public religious gatherings. It emphasizes religious liberty as a justification and encouragement for public worship amid the conflict.
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