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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
4
The Orono Weekly Times announces publication every Thursday from The Times Office in Orono Ontario. Advertising rates available on request. Subscription is $1.25 inside Canada and $2.00 to the United States. All job printing will receive prompt attention. R A Forrester publisher.
Digest quotes Douglas Reed asserting that German troops fear unarmed civilians and that a single major reverse could erode German confidence. He argues resistance in Holland Poland and other occupied lands empowers Britain, viewing such reverses as a potent boost to Allied morale.
The Dominion Foundries and Steel in Hamilton adopts a voluntary savings plan for overtime earnings. Workers agree to channel extra pay into a special savings account to prevent impulse spending during war prosperity. The move is framed as cooperative, not paternalistic, and could be adopted by more employers.
In a warning on wartime risks the piece surveys British reverses in the Mediterranean after the fall of Crete. It notes Greek defeats of Italy, Cape Matapan victory, and rapid Italian conquests, then describes German advances and the urgent need for air power, manpower and mobilized effort to hold and outlast a powerful foe.
Opinion piece argues Britain should invade Germany to relieve pressure on Russia and prevent German forces from concentrating on the Western front. It warns that delaying could allow a German victory and push toward Alaska and North America, urging immediate action.
Orono edged Newcastle 10 to 9 after seven innings in a high drama league opener. Joyce Lowery pitched five innings for Orono and Carol Staples held Newcastle to two innings as the hosts rallied from a 9 6 deficit with a decisive seventh inning.
The notice lists students granted High School Entrance standing on their year's work and those who passed the June Departmental Examinations. It includes names such as Peter Chamara Norman Dent Carl Flin toff Joan Harness Betty Linton Dawn Moffatt Mildred Richards and others with honors noted for some, plus several under Special Regulations and Accredited Farm Labour categories. Some candidates withheld for not meeting certificate regulations. Certificates and marks for those who failed will be mailed later.
Thieves damaged the Watson station by prying the front door and driving a car into the building. They stole tires tubes tobaccos accessories and tools totaling about $600. A similar entry at Harry Hooper’s was reported the same night or morning.
Gladys Anne McFarlane and Dr Alan Fraser McKenzie wed at Keene United Church on Saturday June 28 at 3 p m officiated by Rev George Murray. The couple will reside in Orono after a wedding trip following a reception at the bride’s home.
Kathleen Smith, teacher, reports promotion results with student names and grades. Grade 7 to 8 shows Ted Coatham A. Grade 6 to 7 includes Tommy Coatham A Mervyn Harness A Victor Warner A. Grade 5 to 6 lists Neil Martin A Dick Wood A Howard Wood B. Grade 4 to 5 features Aleck Moffat A Keith Wood B Everett Wood B. Grade 1 to 2 records Jean Harness B C. Overall performance ranges 75 to 100 percent, 70 to 74 percent, 65 to 69 percent, and 60 to 64 percent.
Grade levels listed include Class Mary Mercer Glen Thertell with Juanita Mercer Grant Thertell andRay Thertell John Cathcart Gordon Cathcart Donald Cathcart. Margaret A. Smith teaches.
A general store and a post office in Pontypool were robbed and made his getaway with $400 in goods. Cobourg provincial police are investigating both robberies.
The Kendal annual field day is set for Wednesday July 30 1941 at Harvey Jackson Memorial Park with activities for community residents and local clubs.
Yorkshire sow with twelve piglets six weeks old offered for sale. Interested buyers may apply or call Ernest Bowen at 5 R 4 Orono for details.
A Milch cow strayed onto Lot 10 Concession 2 Clarke Township. Owner may claim by applying to Wm. Laing.
Four-wheel trailer offered for sale with one ton license in all. Terms reasonable for quick sale. Apply to K Tubman at WM Laing's in Clarke.
The Orono Women’s Institute hosts a musicale and tea at Mrs C W Rolph’s home from 3 to 6 p m on Friday July 18 with rain date the next day If rain occurs admission is 15 cents Plan to attend and enjoy performances and refreshments
Cobourg Counties Council discussed leasing terms in June and agreed to close town hall rooms to all groups except council officials. The Red Cross branch in Cobourg had been using a committee room, doubling electricity costs, prompting a move to find separate quarters and reimbursements. Reeve Dodge and Deputy Reeve Field pledged to locate new space for the Cobourg Red Cross, with the lease renewal for five years at 3000 dollars annually and shared heating costs.
Mr and Mrs W A Reid and baby visited Beaverton on Sunday Barbara Reid visits Toronto with Clarence Reid. Swarbrick from Kendal visits Les Reid. Osborne and friend visit B Cowan. Bruce Newtonville visits Mrs B Millson. Henderson and Mary visit Crossley. Hollingsworth and Armond go to Gravenhurst to see Phyllis and Violet. Garbutt and Jack visit Les Reids. Bob Aldread and Lois Lake Shore visit Wes Stringer. Graham Turner and Sam Brown's section visitors at T J Simpson home.
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