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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 18, 1963

Page

2

Roy C. Forrester Named Editor and Manager

Roy C. Forrester is identified as editor and manager of the Orono Weekly Times. He holds the combined roles in the local newspaper leadership.

Roy C. Forrester

Orono Eyes Federal Ottawa Meeting on Water Tax Relief

Orono weighs a potential 25 percent grant from a $400 million loan fund discussed by a June Ottawa meeting of federal and provincial representatives. The village seeks relief on municipal water rates, hoping to pass savings to residents, while Quebec disputes fund administration and provincial rights. The July Ottawa gathering could bring a windfall for Orono if implemented.

Ottawa Orono Quebec Board of Trustees

Cleaner Main Street Sparks Village Clean-Up Call

Residents complain that Main Street in the Village of Orono is heavily littered and dirty harming business. Critics urge all businesses to participate in cleaning efforts, noting weekly Tuesday garbage pickup and calling for pride in the commercial district.

Busines Orono

Dictator ship claim sparks tobacco growing protest

An Ontario opinion asserts government limits on private tobacco growing are too strict. Former Cooksville reeve Tom Jackson grows a 20 by 20 foot patch to protest, challenging Agriculture Minister Stewart to order its removal while authorities stay silent. The piece argues property rights should let individuals decide what to cultivate.

Tom Jackson Cooksville Mr. Jackson Ontario William A. Stewart Queen’s Park

Plans Announced For Soil And Land Use Tour

Cavan Township hosts the fifth annual Durham County Soils Tour and Land Use Judging Competition on July 23 starting at 9:00 a.m.. features roadside tours, soil profile demonstrations, hay class judging, and book prizes. Judges include Harvey Wright, Hal Hooke, and John Ingratta.

Cavan Township Durham County Cavan Harvey Wright Lindsay Hal Hooke Department of Lands and Forests John Ingratta Bowmanville Gerald Armstrong Highway 115 A. O. Dalrymple Agricultural Representatve

1000 Attend TB Clinic at Oddfellows and Durham Clinic

Authorities report a well run TB clinic at Oddfellows Community and Durham TB Association with 1000 attendees tested and x rayed. A week earlier 896 had TB tests at Orono. Races took place at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and crews stayed overnight at Great Lakes Naval Training Base.

Oddfellow’s Durham Orono Royal Hamilton Yacht Club Great Lakes

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