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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
5
Advertising rates on request and subscription priced at 1.50. The notice invites readers to try the up to date job plant. Published every Thursday morning from the Times Office. R A Forrester is the publisher, established January 1937.
Friday, November 3 marked another medal contest, a long running event guided by local women. The piece praises youth speakers as future leaders and notes the contests train boys and girls in temperance, imagination, and public speaking, with a nod to memories of past contests and potential future generations involved.
The article warns buyers about salt based anti freeze products sold in past weeks and cautions that corrosive salt cannot be fully drained from engines. It urges sticking to recognized brands with alcohol content and manufacturer guarantees to avoid costly repairs and deceit in product origins.
An nearby town held a spirited auction of donated household items for community welfare run by a service club. Bargains included a fur coat at two dollars and an eight dollar overcoat, reflecting competition and persuasion in fundraising. The write up also reflects on Sunday observance and the value of a restful Sabbath.
Mrs. Leroy Hamilton thanks friends and organizations for cards flowers and gifts during her recent illness. She is greatly indebted to Dr. McKenzie for his untiring efforts.
The December meeting of the Rivening Auxiliary will be held Thursday at the church with officer elections and a Christmas program. All ladies are invited and note the date change. Also, St Saviour's Sunday School Christmas Tree on Monday December 20 with admission 25 cents.
No. 9 ladies host a cand party and Christmas draw at Orono Orange Hall on Saturday evening December 11. Everyone welcome. Cake displayed in the window. Admission 35 cents to 45 cents.
The annual meeting of District 4 Association of Agricultural Societies will be in the Orange Hall Orono on Friday December 10 at 10 30 am. The local society hosts visitors and serves lunch at 12 30 with Durham Central Agricultural Society members and others invited to attend. Mr M H Staples leads entertainment arrangements for visiting delegates.
The Orono Oddfellows Service Club hosts a dance and draw at Orono Town Hall on Friday evening December 17. Prizes include five dressed turkeys five geese five chickens and a doll drawing valued at ten one dollar notes. Roy Forrester’s Orchestra provides music. Admission is 50 cents.
Sixteen acres more or less of Wood Lot owned by Clinton Bigelow in Darlington Township 1 mile south of Tyrone Village. Timber includes Elm Pine Hemlock Cedar suitable for lumber and hydro poles. maple excluded. Removal within four years from December 1 1948. Inspection on premises. Tenders to Mr Bigelow Bowemanville Ontario by December 20 1948. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Classified notice lists a One Quebec Heatter stove burning wood or coal in good condition with application to Geo. Wilson in North Ward Orono.
Cream and green enamel cook stove with warming closet in good condition. Phone 45 r 10, Orono.
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