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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
4
The financial statement up to December 15 reports a balance over 7000 dollars with over 1000 paid after the meeting. Tax distribution leaves 15 cents to the township, 30 cents to the county and 55 cents to schools. The council allocates grants relief and other expenses, and still maintains a healthy balance, supporting voter support for another term.
The bulletin notes several British raids into Nazi occupied France with fifteen German prisoners taken in England. Small boats or fishing smacks carry parties to targets where motorcycles are seized. The raids aim to harass Nazis, boost French morale, aid sabotage and supply prisoners for intelligence, a risky yet promising effort.
Farmers attended a meeting to hear about broom corn and its profitability in Durham County. Dr. McRostie advises experimental growing only, citing Durham as not a strong corn county. The issue publishes letters from Welland Elgin and Kent districts detailing broom corn experiences.
February marks the start of a national appeal urging Clarke Township and all of Canada to buy War Saving Certificates and Stamps. Officials note current sales at about 3 million monthly but aim for 10 million to fund war supplies and defeat dictatorial aggression, stressing vivid wartime realities and the need for immediate home front support.
George Fowler a Mill Brook pioneer and long time business figure died after a brief illness. Born in Churchill Ireland he moved to Millbrook in 1876 and helped run Woods and Kells then Fowler and Pendrie. Survived by son David and daughter Kath leen Platt with three grandchildren funeral held January 15 at St Johns Cemetery Ida.
The speaker opines that if Hitler plans an invasion of the British Isles the most probable strike would be Ireland since England is nearly impregnable. The remark reflects contemporary wartime sentiment about potential invasion paths.
The Millbrook fire brigade answered three chimney fire calls on Sunday with no damage. Bowmanville council approved slot machine licenses for municipal revenue by a 6 to 2 vote. G A Edmondstone seeks the Wardenship of Northumberland and Durham, election in Cobourg on January 21. A golden wedding in New Toronto for Lieut-Col and Mrs Wim Farrell. Alma Morris wed Herbert Powell in Bowmanville. Funeral for Robert Henry Carr held in Cavan Township. Carrie Stinson and James Valleau wed in Oshawa. Cobourg police court case on Indian Art law involving J A Midgley and Kelly Munro. Edward Beaver charged. case adjourned.
The W A of Park Street United Church announce three social evenings on February 7 21 and March 7 with good programmes. Part of the proceeds to the British War Victims Fund. Admission 20 and 10 cents.
The Orono Women's Institute will hold its regular meeting in the council chamber on Friday afternoon at 2 30. Mrs. S Payne serves as convener.
All outstanding accounts in the Orono district owing to Dr. D. C. Davey will be turned in for collection if not paid by Saturday January 25 1941. Dr. D. C. Davey, Veterinarian.
The annual meeting of Lot Owners in Orono Cemetery will be held Monday January 20 at 2 30 PM in the town hall. The financial statement will be presented and directors for 1941 will be elected. Further business may be discussed and a good attendance is requested.
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