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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

7

New Boat Service To Newfoundland

R C Vaughan of the Canadian National System announced expansion of Newfoundland transport with a second boat across the Cabot Strait and more trains between Port aux Basques and St Johns. He cited rugged terrain and thin traffic, but said new services will boost tourism and freight flow to the island.

Newfoundland R. C. Vaughan C.M.G Canadian National System Vaughan Newfoundland Transportation Services Canadian National Railways Mr. Vaughan Cabot Strait Port Aux Basques St. John’s Canadian National

The Mackenzie Valley Before White Contact

In the Mackenzie Valley the Athabaskan Indians and Arctic Eskimos lived in simple semicircular bark lodges facing in pairs around a central fire. They used carved wooden bowls and horn vessels for boiling, with heated stones dropped into wooden containers to heat water, holding two to six gallons.

Mackenzie Valley Arcticoast Mackenzie Leslie Roberts

Tourist in Paris Seeks French Speaking Help

An American tourist trying to order lunch in Paris attempts poor French, calling for a waiter who speaks it. The exchange ends with the waiter apologizing and the tourist urging to send someone who can communicate.

Paris

Rainless Ontario to Australia contrast in drought diary

The writer bemoans a dry Ontario summer while recounting recent light rains elsewhere, noting heat, scarce crops, and forest shelter as a crop aid. They reflect on election day, local travel, and wildlife as well as thirst in a drought riddled landscape. Australia faces winter and coal strikes with limited power.

Partner Bob Toronto Palmer Australia

Prayers of Confession Sermon Reflections on David

Rev. R Barclay Warren notes Psalm 32 and 86 point to confession and mercy. He cites David’s sins with Bathsheba and Uriah, urges personal repentance, and quotes 1 John 1:9 on God’s faithfulness to forgive and cleanse all unrighteousness.

David Goliath

What's New At the C N E Contest for Weekend Menu

A C N E event offers 100 dollars to the housekeeper who crafts the best weekend menu and shopping list for a family of five with meals Saturday night to Sunday dinner. Second prize 75 dollars, third 50. No entry fee. forms from the Women's Director, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto. Mrs Kate Aitken will provide pencils and price lists. Entry deadline September 20.

C.N.E Kate Aitken Toronto

New Gadgets and Inventions Youll Probably Be Seeing

A roundup of consumer novelties features an auto door handle safety device that blocks inside opening, a porch shade with a ventilated top section for heat escape, and plastic luggage with moisture and dirt resistance. Also described are a reusable matchbook cover with a lens-cleaning fabric and an advertising display on the cover.

Robin Hood and Merrie Men Face Hunger Without Bow Arrow Hit

Robin Hood and his Merrie Men must score a successful bow and arrow hit to secure food, or face starvation. The known band of outlaws relies on precision as the threat of hunger looms amidst ongoing pursuit.

Robin Hood Merrie Men

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