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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
5
Funeral services for the late Mrs M F Maybee of Bethesda in her 70th year were held from her Port Hope home. Surviving are husband two daughters Ethel and Mrs P Guardhouse and three sons Harry Roy and Lewis. A softball game scheduled for Monday evening was postponed.
William McNutt of Bowmanville won a Chevrolet car and 1,000 gallons of gasoline for $1.00 in the Oshawa Kinsmen draw held Tuesday evening last week. The ticket was selected from thousands in the drum, marking a notable prize event in the community.
Mrs Cardwell wife of Dr W A Cardwell assistant superintendent of the Ontario Hospital Whitby won the grand prize Plymouth coach at the Lions Club carnival held Wednesday evening. The draw at midnight was by Leslie A McMullen warden of Ontario County and announced by President J H Ormiston who thanked contributors for raising funds for welfare work among children.
Mr Clarence Allin thanks the Orone Fire Brigade for saving adjoining buildings at the Friday fire and expresses gratitude to others who assisted in the effort.
A Finnish national in Canada sparked attention after expressing hope for Germany’s victory in World War II and indicating a dislike for Canada, prompting questions about his motives and intentions during his stay.
Mr Wyven Reid and family visited the city for the weekend and Miss Lois Vinson of Toronto stays with her cousin Miss Mary Somerville. The Orono Band heads to Lindsay for the Orange parade. many locals enjoy camps, reunions, and socials around July.
Mr and Mrs R H Allen hosted visitors on July 1 including Mr and Mrs T W Harper and son Granton from Toronto and Dr and Mrs Willard. Other guests included families from Peterboro Newtonville Toronto and South Monaghan. A brush fire near the station prompted a warning to notify the fire department. Orono Citizens Band hosted an open air concert but a competing religious sect with a loud speaker dampened the event. The Chamber of Commerce plans to reschedule appearances to Saturdays when the band does not perform.
Roy C. Forrester Jr delivering Star papers in the village north end fell when a fork bar failed, sending the bicycle into a ditch. He was treated at Bowmanville Hospital for a brain concussion, facial injuries, and bruises. a passing child’s account confirmed no vehicle involvement.
The Orono Club traveled to Peterboro July 6 and won two of six events. Donald Staples and Carmen Cornish formed the second men’s doubles pair and took their match in straight sets, as W Mabel and W Davidson won singles events and several doubles contests were decided. Next week Karnatha Iroquois visit Orono Community Park for a rematch.
The Peterboro Examiner rebuts circulating rumors about Fifth Column activity and a local businessman. No dynamite or explosive findings have occurred near Peterborough plants and no police action or store closure has taken place regarding the George Street merchant.
The heaviest rain of the year so far fell Wednesday evening, delivering a heavy downpour that seemed to burst from the sky and soak the area.
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