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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
4
The Orono Weekly Times announces advertising rates available on request. Published every Thursday morning at The Times Office in Orono Ontario. Subscription is available at $1.25.
A survey by the Industrial Accident Prevention Associations reports 874 more fires in 1940 than in 1989 and highlights that many child deaths result from parental neglect. Berlin correspondent Joseph C. Harsch cautions that wartime optimism must face Germany in manpower and matériel.
Indications during the third year of the war point to a growing need for eggs from Canada. The Dominion Department of Agriculture urges careful selection and carrying over of laying stock, discouraging heavy culling, and noting a strong egg market for summer and fall. Backyard flocks are encouraged as a valuable asset to support the war effort.
The Canadian Council on Boys and Girls’ Club Work reports 1940 farm boy and girl club membership at 47,047, up from 45,314 in 1939. Growth since 1931 shows steady progress with stronger local leadership and active war effort participation.
A wartime appeal urges Canadians to slash private car fuel by at least 50 percent as the Dominion Government imposes restrictions. Gasoline sales will be banned 7 PM to 7 AM, all-day Sunday closures, and a 1 cent per gallon price increase begins July 16, with potential rationing if targets aren’t met.
Newcastle built a large early lead, scoring 3 2 9 2 6 and 2 runs across six innings while Orono struggled with fielding errors. B Dusen hit three homers for Newcastle and Jean Bonathan limited Orono to eight hits in six innings as the visitors blanked in the first and fared poorly on defense.
Two applications were received by the Trustees of S. S. No. 10% Hamilton township as the school vacancy underscores teacher scarcity. Jimmie Godfrey, formerly of Millbrook now at Hydro near Hamilton, survived a fall from an 85 foot hydro pole and remains in critical condition in hospital. Mayor Burnett’s proclamation to enlist drew little public interest with mostly retired officials and a few women present. Motorcycle Patrolman H. McKellar, recently relocated from Port Hope, is on leave of absence during the war after joining the Officers’ Training Camp in Brockville. A Brighton jury found Mrs. S. A. McKersie’s death accidental after a horse mishap and truck collision. C. W. Haddon of London was cleared of blame in the death of Wm. Smith near Cobourg. bad visibility and no red light cited. A July 8 motor crash near Grafton sent four to Cobourg Hospital with serious injuries. Injured are B. Nicoloff, Mrs. Lena Moore, Abraham Bartwell, and Isabelle Bartwell. all residents are from Toronto.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture argues against federal drift and cheap food policy, detailing failed parity price pleas, rising hog costs, and a looming shortage in essential farm products. It cites Canada’s war-time neglect of agriculture, labor bonuses, and looming penalties for neglecting the basic industry.
School records show student names and grades for promotions from several grades. Norman Andrews and Fred Morris earned A in Grade VII, with other students including Armond Hollingsworth and Rosie Getlick also advancing.
Mrs. B. Millson and family called on friends in Hampton on Sunday. Carlos Smith of Newtonville visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cowan. Mrs. S. Chapman, recent Millson visitor, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. B. Crossley visited at Mr. and Mrs. W. Henderson's in Morrish. Mr. P. Beaudiie and Miss Marguerite McPherson with Miss Henderson visited Mr. and Mrs. Wes Stringer over the weekend.
The Kendal Annual Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday July 30 1941 at Harvey Jackson Memorial Park with activities for residents and visitors.
A Milch cow strayed onto Lot 10 Concession 2 Clarke Township. The owner can reclaim by applying to Wm. Laing.
A help wanted notice seeks a girl for housework four or more days weekly from 8 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. No children. Apply Times office Orono.
Four wheel trailer for sale in Al condition. One ton license. Terms reasonable for quick sale. Apply to K. Tubman at Wm. Laing's Clarke.
The Orono Women’s Institute hosts a musical program and tea at Mrs O W Rolph’s home from 3 to 6 p m on Friday July 18. If rain occurs the event moves to the next day. Admission is 15 cents. Plan to attend.
Orono firm Rolph Hardware promotes a big sale of Vacuum Cleaners with several dandy trade-in bargains. The cleaners are guaranteed and priced from $12.50, offering low-cost options for customers.
Preparations are underway for a Newcastle garden fete to benefit the Red Cross on the Community Hall lawn. A military band will perform with many booths fortune telling and games. Tea at five and dancing at nine promise a thoroughly good time.
Marvin C. Hancock died in Bowmanville on Thursday July 10 at age 51. Funeral service was held at the home of his sister Mrs P Laing Clarke on Saturday July 12 with interment in Newtonville Cemetery.
Ida Catherine Hills wife of Fred J Hills of Clarke Union dies at 71 in Bowmanville Hospital on July 10 1941 Funeral from Lot 34 Concession 4 on July 12 at 3 pm DST with cortege to Orono Cemetery
The piece notes a peculiar wartime narrative as Russia and Germany each tout victories on the Eastern front. It questions Russian tank destruction claims and observes ongoing German tank thrusts, suggesting reports may aim to boost morale rather than show clear gains.
Farmers unable to obtain hydro can still enjoy washing with Beatty engine drive washers. Rolph's Hardware in Orono offers electric washers with engine units at practical electric prices and guarantees a free switch to electric within 10 years if hydro becomes available.
The Bell Telephone Company’s Voder is showcased at the Canadian National Exhibition. A skilled operator uses a keyboard to reproduce the full range of human voice sounds, illustrating early voice synthesis technology.
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