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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1946
Page
4
A historical column reflects on a rare week of mild weather in January with early spring cues. It recalls past Januaries when thawing frozen ground affected farming and mud replaced snow on sideroads, and it speculates on future winters while urging careful diary keeping for posterity.
The Orono Times discusses hot meals in schools as a means to improve health and morale. It notes Princeton Unit high school pupils cooking and serving, with a visiting local student adviser, and suggests local boards consider hot noon meals amid winter demand.
The piece notes Spanish influenza’s toll after World War I and fears of a spring resurgence. It warns malnourished Europe faces stronger disease spread while home folk stay healthier through good food and shelter. Returning service members reportedly arrive in good health.
Queenie A Heslop died at Wiltshire Hospital Los Angeles at midnight January 9 1946 beloved wife of Garnet W Heslop Port Credit mother of Rex W Clarence Js Karl L Queenie Shannon Lola Kennedy Rhea Wheeler Hazel Southcott Patricia Stranbe resting at her daughter's home Thelma Todd Inn 17576 Roosevelt Highway Pacific Palisades California interment Santa Monica California
Letters praise the Orono Athletic Association for promoting wholesome sports for youth. The writer recalls Dr. Wynne Andrus as a model of dedication and achievement, urging community support to inspire local pride and the spirit to win through hard work and good habits.
Mrs Queenie A Heslop wife of Garnet W Heslop proprietor of the Old Colonial Inn Port Credit died January 9 at Wiltshire Hospital Los Angeles California. Survived by husband five daughters and three sons. Funeral details mention a church event in Orono United Church with an illustrated lecture titled Had with his own brush.
Mr and Mrs Wm Curtis and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness fruit and for doctors and nurses at Oshawa Hospital.
Mr Milton Green has returned home from Toronto. Mrs Millson of Kingston is visiting with her mother Mrs Jills Dickson. Mr George Mitchell returned home on Friday last from Kingston, having received his final discharge.
At age 82 Orme Gamsby fronts Ontario’s rural fall fair in Orono. He welcomes visitors, stars in amateur contests, drums for the band, sings his song We All Grow Old in Time, and joins children in games while boosting animals and judging teams.
The Orono Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting at St Saviours Parish Hall on Tuesday January 29 at 8 p m to elect officers for 1946 and conduct other important business. A good attendance is requested.
The Lot Holders of Orono Cemetery will meet at the Town Hall Orono on Monday January 21 1946 at 230 PM. The meeting will present the financial statement elect directors for 1946 and discuss other business as may properly come before the lot holders. Remember the date and plan to attend.
The Women's Institute hosts a Social Evening and Five Hundred Card Party at the Orange Hall on Friday January 18 at 8 PM. A programme of vocal and instrumental music and readings is planned, followed by Five Hundred. Chinese checkers and refreshments available. Admission 25 cents. Everyone invited.
Chicks for sale from Eyers Poultry Farm offer live lay and pay options. Breeders blood tested for pullorum and banded by a government inspector. Pure breeds and cross breeds available. Non sexed chicks. sexed pullets guaranteed 959 percent accuracy. Cockerels available for February and March. Send for circular and price list. Order soon.
Notice states Norman Shields has license transfer from Harold Hooey for Class E and intends to serve all customers. Phone listed as 58 r 3, Onono.
Due to illness I have transferred my P. C. V. License Class E to Mr. Norman Shields. I thank all my shippers for ten years of patronage and ask you to continue with Mr. Shields who is a capable man and will strive to serve you well. Mr Shields phone number is 58r3 Orono.
A writer argues that national privilege alters perceptions of war and health. Forecasts warn that rapid transport and atomic power could shift danger and hardship, potentially easing public sentiment against conflict as defeat looms. Health, strength, and living conditions are key factors shaping happiness and peace.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Samuel George Cooper who died December 18 1944. Claims must be sent to the undersigned solicitor by February 16 1946 with details and securities if any. After that date assets will be distributed to entitled parties. Dated Orono Ontario January 16 1946. Solicitor for Gladys Lillian Louise Marshall Administratrix.
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