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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
4
Carelessness by campers hunters and others causes millions in forest damage yearly in Canada. Whole villages can be wiped out and lives lost. Fire fighters risk lives to battle fires. Extinguish camp fires before leaving and avoid live matches or cigarette butts. Preserve timber for the lumber industry.
The article urges safer driving during holidays and year round. It notes dangers from speeding and carelessness, praises department efforts to mark intersections and improve road safety, and calls for drivers to practice courtesy and common sense behind the wheel.
The piece argues strikes destabilize industries and harm other sectors. It critiques capitalistic management for inflexibility and urges cooperation between workers and employers. It notes rising leisure and wages erode production incentives, leading to broader economic chaos.
The article recalls aiding a citizen by delivering his collected money to the official in charge of funds for the blind. It praises sighted volunteers and workers for the blind, urges cheerful giving, and notes the value of sight and the handiwork of the blind. It calls for plans to improve blind living and work.
The piece notes a city paper stopped delivery in a village due to few subscribers and suggests readers may switch to mail. It argues loyalty shifts with comics markets sports and daily features. It links readers choices to children, ads, or habits rather than politics.
In memory of my dearly father Clarence C Cain who died July 14 1847. Loving words recall fond memories and enduring love. Sadly missed by Bertha.
Mrs. Howard Walsh stays several weeks at Victoria Harbor on Georgian Bay. Frances Cowan son of Mr and Mrs Brooks Cowan suffered severe finger injuries while unloading hay from a hayrack on his father's farm.
The writer gives thanks for the kindness and support from relatives and friends after a recent loss or event. Gratitude is extended for words, visits, meals, and other gestures during a difficult time.
Mrs George White expresses sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbours for kindness floral tributes and sympathy messages following the loss of her husband Special thanks are extended to Rev A E Eustace for comforting words during the bereavement
The schedule lists July 14 to 19 events across Tyrone Orono and Newcastle areas including football, forestry playoffs, Red Cross swimming lessons, junior baseball, and church services. It notes married women vs single softball hype and recent results for Orono and Newcastle squads, plus upcoming playoffs and merchant league actions.
The Orono Gospel Mission invites all women of the community to a Friday July 22 gathering at 2 p.m. in the Council Chamber Bowmanville. Attendees should bring friends and assist with planned social arrangements in a casual, refreshing setting away from heat and noise.
One heavy duty electric rangette lightly used offered for 55 dollars at Ralph Hardware in Orono. Phone 48 1. Local sales notice.
An entry notes raspberries and red raspberries with millet seed quantity linked to Oswald Sandercock of Orono. Contact phone 56-9 and reference b-26-c.
Attractive 100 acre farm south of Pontypool near No 33 Highway with 80 workable acres, twoJharns, a 30 by 5 and a 16 by 32 shed, a 16 by 32 driving shed, and a 144 storey six room brick veneer house with drilled well. Also includes a note on auto insurance promotion by Hamilton and Smith the local agents.
Fire-destroyed barn prompts sale by public auction in Lot 15 Concession 2 eight miles east of Newcastle on No 2 Highway. Auction on Friday July 22 at 7 p.m. Cash terms. No reserve. Jack Reid, Auctioneer.
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