30 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
1
Poem urging to ring out old grievances and false pride while ringing in truth peace and mercy. Calls for redress of social ills, new manners, purer laws, and a hopeful future marked by love and the Christ to come. Reflects on death and renewal at year’s end.
Renovations at the Oren Arena were completed with about 100 dollars raised for funds and 300 to 1000 dollars still needed. The updated seating includes reserve sections with back rests and enhanced safety, two ticket wickets and new dressing rooms above the seating areas. Modern amenities, restrooms and sanitary facilities accompany expanded spectator areas for hockey and skating events.
At Wolverhampton Lodge No. 128 Sons of England Benefit Society meeting officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Frank Hail. Vice President Taylor. Past President W. B. Hoar. Financial Secretary W. C. H. Mitchell. Chaplain H. Milson. Key Guide ik Wood. Trustees tall and R. Wood. Committee Men Wood Joe Hall White Farrow Fell Hall. Inside Guard C. Allen. Outside Guard J. Hall.
A local hockey association appeals for attendance and donations to cover a four hundred dollar deficit. Management asks supporters to contact them to start winter season with a clean slate and ensure comfort for spectators.
After a recent dance and draw the Oddfellows Service Club presents its financial statement with receipts totaling 625.60 and expenses listed including postage and printing. Net proceeds provide working capital and organizers thank helpers. The note urges reader participation in upcoming New Year events and annual meetings in January.
Eastern Ontario tests show improper up and down tilling erodes 22.4 tons per acre. Contour ploughing reduces loss to about five tons per acre. Permanent cover crops on slopes cut erosion, with alfalfa losing less than a ton per acre.
A December dance at the Town Hall drew strong crowds as flowline gowns and soft music set a festive mood. Donamin and his orchestra supplied the tunes while students provided intermission refreshments, creating a memorable evening.
The Heather Rebekah Lodge holds a Christmas event on a Tuesday evening in December. Members and guestsExchange of gifts provided comfort and cheer as everyone played Santa to others, a welcomed innovation that delighted all involved.
The Orono Junior Hockey Club believes the upcoming season will be strong with teams from Weston Uxbridge Sutten Aurora Unionville and Orono. Poor weather postponed the opener but a New Years matinee features the Macintosh Mercurys in Orono with 25 cent admission and 2:30 pm start plus an hour of free skating.
Wesleyville notes a Christmas season with many visitors locals and events. A large tree planting program by the Ganaraska River Conservation Authority aims to plant 500 acres next spring pending ministerial approval. Members report trees from a spring planting are thriving and equipment upgrades will speed future work.
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