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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1964
Page
5
Report from Ottawa by Russell C. Honey MP analyzes the strained Parliament as Prime Minister Pearson and Opposition Leader Diefenbaker threaten brinkmanship. The piece details stalled supply bills, the CBC film controversy, and a push to resolve the flag issue before summer recess.
Jack Reid piloted Flemington's Sis, owned by Governor General Earl Rowe, to victory in the Sup ertest Stake at London last Saturday. The $5300 race marked Reid's second win in this stake, with Canal View Song driven by Keith West placing third in elimination and eighth in the final heat at Peterborough. Other entries included Nancy Jarvis driven by Bill Hooey and King of Diamonds driven by Dr. R J Taggart, while Count Marky and Tommy Direct posted notable finishes in Greenwood and Buffalo events respectively.
Hope Township council moved the volunteer Col. Giles Fire Company toward official fire department status at Friday’s meeting. The plan envisions five standard by laws to formalize recognition while avoiding salaries for volunteers. Ontario Fire Marshal Herbert Mallory urged formal status to cover injuries and liability for members and properties.
Local notes report Mrs M H Staples and her brothers Allan Penfound Clarence Penfound traveling to the West Coast by motor. Other entries mention families returning from Kingston, weekend gatherings in Bowmanville, and visits from Detroit Simcoe Langton Port Burwell Toronto and Lively.
Mrs E Hamm and Mrs Ruby Porter visit the West Coast with Miss Camilla Irwin. A shower honors Miss Sheila Bar Raball in Orono United Church. Mrs Fanny Long dies in Los Angeles June 29 with survivors in Chowchilla South Pasadena and Palm Desert. Memorials held in Santa Monica July 1 and interment planned in Ebeter California.
A small stock of ladies hats is offered at cut prices. Ten hats are priced at $1.95 each and three hats at $1.00 each as clearance items.
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