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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

22

White Horse Of Uffington To Undergo Grooming

Plans are set to groom and retrim England’s White Horse on Berkshire Downs. The 370 foot chalk figure will have weeds removed and weathered areas repaired as a government work project starts at the tail and moves along.

Uffington England Berkshire Downs Ministry of Works Britain St. George’s Hengist Horsa Alred Ashdown Julius Caesar White Horse Hill White Horse G. K. Chesterton Alfred Wessex

Seattle divorce case hinges on written pledge

In Seattle Mrs. Dorothy Horowitz used as evidence a pledge her husband asked her to sign. The document promises she will not embarrass him, will pay attention when spoken to, will refrain from smoking and loud radio, will keep telephone conversations under five minutes, will cook three meals daily at set hours, and will not keep him waiting.

Seattle Dorothy Horowitz

Critics clash over Varsity Stadium mud and Canadian football

The Argonaut Blue Bomber mud ball match sparks anger among Western officials led by Les Lear of the Calgary Stampeders. Critics argue paying fans, field conditions, and the presence of imported players shape modern Canadian football. The piece defends Toronto's venue and questions all Canadian All Stars’ staying power in North American pro ranks.

Varsity Field Les Lear Calgary Stampeders Warren Stevens Toronto University C.R.U Toronto Stevens Queen City Canada Canadian Rugby Union Varsity United States

Muddy field turns players into soaking gnomes

Rain-created mud between the 25-yard lines left players sliding and bellyflopping as they struggled across the sodden field, their uniforms stained and uniforms slick in the downpour.

Michigan Ohio State Slow Ground Game in Snowy Buckeye Stadium

In a snow covered Buckeye Stadium the Michigan rushing game gained 27 yards while Ohio State managed 16 rushing yards and 41 total, aided by a 25 yard passing game on 3 of 18 attempts. A fierce 28 mph wind and slick field conditions hampered all ball handling.

Michigan Ohio Bucks Buckeye

Football throng thins as gale, rain ruin game at Palmer Stadium

A fierce East wind and heavy rain turned Palmer Stadium into a mud pit, keeping away all but 5,000 of the 31,000 who bought tickets. The crowd's departure underscored a travesty of a football game.

Palmer Stadium

Sleepwalking Husband Interrupts Sermon

A local tale recalls Mrs Macshaddie confessing her husband’s sleepwalking habit caused him to walk out mid sermon. The exchange reveals the husband’s nonchalant behavior and concern from the church pews.

Vintage Ontario classified ad bundle with gear and supplies

Multiple listings advertise motorcycles bicycles guns boats and motors, geese breeding, veneer machines, pipes, shingles, siding and lumber. Sellers include SMITH-CULVER LIMITED Guelph, J R Kennedy Cobourg, BH Kottmeier Fonthill, IVRY Builders Supply Mantel, with prices and contact cues for Ontario area buyers.

Harley Davidson Strand Cycle & Sports King At Smith-Culver Limited Woolwich St Guelph Ont The Brethren, Bright J. R. Kennedy William Street Cobourg Phone Toulouse BH. Kottmeier R. I Fonthill Ontario Ivry Builders Supply Mantel Que

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