Fire safety urged for Christmas by Canadian Underwriters
The Canadian Underwriters Association warns Christmas can be dangerous despite joy. Candles on trees overloaded wires and tinkered wiring cause fires. avoid placing trees near heat, using unsafe decorations, smoking near trees, and unscreened flames. Public halls are urged to follow safety rules to protect children during celebrations.
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Underwriters’ Association
Canada
Dominion Fire Commissioner
Canadian Underwriters’ Association
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Observances in Orono
Mrs James Moffatt visits Toronto for a few weeks while Mrs Jim Major hosts relatives in Trenton. Local residents note multiple Christmas visits and gatherings including Dr Floyd Cuttell from Buffalo, and dances at the Orono Continuation School. The village observes Boxing Day shopping and the Red Cross campaign raises eight dollars for medical supplies.
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Mrs
James Moffatt
Toronto
Poultry Market At Orono Draws Mixed Letters
A reader notes last week’s Poultry Market had buyers few in number though fowl were available. Weather kept buyers cautious, prices favored producers, and most towns saw similar conditions. The writer urges harmony and optimism for next year and to value freedom.
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Orono
Italy
Germany
Japan
Card Party Aids War Work In Mercer
Mrs Harry Mercer hosted a Monday night card party with proceeds donated to war work. First prize went to Mrs Stan Payne in 500 and the consolation prize to Mr Charles Shaw. Mr Sam Cuttell and Miss Alma Cuttell are spending Christmas in the States with Dr Floyd Cuttell.
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Mrs. R. A. Forrester
Toronto
Harry “Mercer
Stan. Payne
Charles Shaw
Sam. Cuttell
Alma Cuttell
States
Floyd Cuttell
Rumour of Maynard Clough’s death untrue for Hong Kong
The paper reports that rumors of Pte. Maynard Clough’s death in action with Canadian forces at Hong Kong are false. Mrs. Jim Major (Betty Clough) says no word has been received confirming such a death, and his last letter was sent from England in November.
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Pte
Maynard Clough
Hong Kong
Jim” Major
Betty Clough
Merry Christmas Season Cheer
The note extends warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas to everyone during the festive season.
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Riddell’s Barber Shop
Mac Smith
Mac. Smith
Wood, Gundy Ltd
J. J. Cornish
Orone Tinshop
R. E. Logan
Centre St
Jim Major
Trenton
Russell Major
Mrs. Turley
Mrs. J. Dickson
Mr. “Sandy” Somerville
W. T. Somerville
Gordon Bruton
Trinity College
Buffalo
Tuedsay
Mr. Eck
The
Working Boys’ Home
Mr. C. W. Scott
Mrs. W. K. Sloane
Peterboro
Olive Brown
Adele Morton
D.C
LeRoy Brown
O.A.C
Guelph
J. D. Brown
Gilbert Dnet
Rorson
Potter- U.A.F
Jone
Orono Continution School
Ents
Canadian Red Cross
ARK ST. United Chuurch
Istomers
Venus
ROLPH
Ont
Merry Christmas
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