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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
5
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The 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah organizations urge readers to donate to community welfare. They tout years of good work, emphasize accountability for expenses, and call for larger gifts during the Christmas season and remainder of the year.
A defeated council candidate thanked supporters in the Times, a courteous act the writers call a true sign of character. They argue gratitude in adversity may boost public esteem and hint he could return in a future race, igniting loyalty among his backers.
After a lapse, the Community Christmas Tree returns next Saturday under the Orono Chamber of Commerce and local welfare groups. The tree and treats will benefit all district children, as organizers hope to nurture the season’s spirit and provide a tangible Santa-like presence for youngsters.
An acquaintance describes fitting a storm window that was nearly twice as large by sawing the frame in halves and mounting it lengthwise to cover the opening. He claims it keeps out the cold, while the bystander notes the risky improvisation and the woman’s reaction.
The Orone Girl Guides and Brownies will hold a Christmas party in the Guide Hall on Thursday evening December 28 open to parents. A light lunch will be served. Charles Miller has bought the lodge and cabins at Apsley from E R Woodyard and has taken possession. The Millers plan to open the lodge next summer to attract tourists as Haliburton district grows as a tourist centre.
The Orono Odd Fellows Service Club hosts a dance and draw at Orono Town Hall on Friday evening December 17. Prizes include five dressed turkeys geese and chickens plus ten $1 prizes. Roy Forrester’s Orchestra provides music. admission is 50 cents.
Correction to donor list for the Orono rink repair fund shows Raymond Chapman as giving 4.00 dollars, with Harvey Morgan Co 2.00, Miss Betty A Bowme 2.00, Orono Masonic Lodge 10.00, Stan Payne 5.00, Miss K Poster 5.00, among other entries.
Particulars of many other town and country properties at offices listings and inquiries invited.
The Clarke Union School pupils invite the community to a Christmas Concert on Tuesday December 21 at 8 15 p m. Admission 25 cents. Also notes a Christmas meeting of the Orono Women's Institute on Friday December 17 at Mrs Eg Dean's home.
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