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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
6
A reader asks about divorce amid an controlling father and a lover ready to marry. The columnist urges patience, saving money, and waiting for legal separation to protect children and reputation, while noting social rules and limited options. The letter-writer questions advice and the columnist invites more perspective.
The piece notes a rise in tropical fish keeping with many species on display. It highlights Siamese Fighters, aquarium favorites, and the practice of bettin g on fish fights while praising D C Gohm's book Tropical Fish in the Home for its coverage of aquarium care and breeding, including male fry care.
Simple eyelet sundress pattern R4606 includes back zipper and bolero options in sizes 34 to 50. Weights listing yardage for 35 inch and 44 inch fabrics, with complete illustrated instructions and fit tested. Send 35 cents in coins to Box 1 123 Eighteenth St New Toronto Ontario to order. print size name address and style number.
A light-keeper Willie Wilson dies near Vancouver after a stormy life at sea. His ashes travel by parcel post and boat across a perilous coast before a delayed funeral, ending with his sister joyfully paying thirty five cents for Willie’s arrival.
A brief station stop in a southern town finds a couple requesting creamed chicken and pork chops, only to be refused by a motherly counter keeper who offers cheese sandwiches instead. She explains travelers have only ten minutes to eat and she spent the afternoon preparing the meals.
The author laments scarce rain hindering early hay, noting June 21 weather and east winds portend unsettled three month weather ahead. Drought fears outrun moisture, with droughts in Australia already killing cattle while Canadian losses rise. The piece shifts to personal notes about neighbours moving to Ottawa, a gifted oversized houseplant, and a stack of non fiction books headed to public libraries.
The note recalls sparrow introductions beginning in 1853 by Nicholas Pike to curb leaf eating caterpillars, with fifteen importations through 1881. While later valued as insect control, sparrows became a nuisance spreading to Canada. The writer ends with a hopeful trend of decreasing numbers and a playful aside about summer preparations.
Excerpt from a BBC talk by The Very Reverend M P G Leonard. He argues reform begins inside a school through one small boy who stands firm in his ideals. His quiet influence shifts a degraded tone to virtue, showing the Kingdom of Heaven grows like leaven in a community.
A divorcee may use both her maiden and married names or revert to her maiden, becoming Mrs Elizabeth Preston Carlson. Toothpicks are improper at table or elsewhere. An unmarried woman in social settings says I’m Mary Jones, in business I’m Miss Jones. Tipping the soup plate to scoop the last soup is acceptable.
Colorful iron on motifs include red yellow green fruits and vegetables for towels curtains aprons and potholders. Pattern 612 offers thirty two designs sized from Ix1% to 344% inches. Send twenty five cents to Box 4 123 Eighteenth St New Toronto Ont with name address and pattern number and size.
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