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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
18
The change marks January 1 1752 as the official start of the year in Britain and its colonies, replacing March 25 as New Year’s Day. The adjustment affected calendars and dating for prior months and years, aligning civil timekeeping with other European practices.
Between eleven o'clock and midnight a clock’s minute hand lags behind the hour hand and passes it ten times. Each crossing marks a precise moment as the minute hand completes nearly full cycles toward the next hourly mark.
Mr Henry Leaman of Toronto spent the week end with Mr and Mrs W J Leaman. Mr and Mrs Hart Taylor took an apartment with Mrs A Harris. Miss Jean Wilson Bowmanville spent the week end with Mr and Mrs W Wilson. Mr and Mrs H Barlow and Roger visited Mr and Mrs Sherlock Barlow Oshawa. Miss Lois Dean Oshawa Hospital spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Hesper Dean. Jack Hudson has returned home from Oshawa General Hospital after a fall from an apple tree. Jack Arnott spending the holiday season with his wife and family.
Orono management and players announce the passing of Roy Forrester Sr a prominent citizen and business leader. The club recalls his courtesy and support for all sports and his impact on the community. The Orono Skating Club has converted a dressing room into a Blue Room and the Juniors have created a Gold Room. First practice was held at the Orono Arena with future workouts planned depending on ice. The junior OHA Orphans face Oshawa City Juvenile All-Stars on Friday December 29 at the arena. Special skating is planned for Saturday with an old time skating party slated for December 30.
A note of gratitude from the patient in Oshawa General Hospital thanks his friends and the thirsting boys for their kindnesses during the stay. The message expresses appreciation to all who offered support.
Ontario Department of Highways invites bids to grade 3.5 miles of the Bowmanville to Newcastle segment on the new double lane route. Contracts will also be issued for modernization of No. 69 highway from Sudbury to Burwash as part of the Parry Sound to Sudbury link.
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