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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
4
British industry representatives visiting the United States study American productivity to learn and possibly adapt methods. The piece argues Britain has pioneered many scientific advances and could modernize its processes, while warning against slavish copying and urging Britain to perfect its own methods.
Orono serves a wide constituency with shops rivaling larger towns and a loyal customer base. The piece praises home town staff and goods, notes the lack of local industry, and highlights the Reforestation Station as a valued asset, recalling historic plow making by Harry Linton.
The piece argues for group health insurance as prudent and socially beneficial, noting local plans and Federation of Agriculture Cooperative involvement. It links shared risk to financial security during illness and highlights travel expansion, air travel growth, and the hope that increased mobility fosters world kinship, understanding, and cultural convergence.
The Ontario Rural Hockey Association district schedule lists three teams Orono Fenlon and Courtice with games from January to February. A separate C schedule covers seven teams Port Hope Cobourg Lindsay Oshawa Peterboro Belleville and Orono. Newcastle Orono opened with Fenelon Falls but lost 12 to 2. The Orono club hosted Oshawa juniors in the arena opening night as the pennant from last season was presented to the Orphans.
The Orono Women’s Institute invites ladies to a regular greeting this Friday. Guests may bring a friend to join the social event and meet new members.
Advertises dead or crippled stock removal at no charge with one hour service. Claims highest prices for old horses and provides contact Bowermanville 2679 for collect calls.
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