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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
4
The piece discusses open air cinemas with centrally located screens and car listening, allowing attendees to stay in their cars or leave without disturbing others. It notes seasonal operation, removal of dressing up, and a likelihood of more venues in small towns.
The piece reflects on the rapid transformation of spring gardens into bountiful harvests. It lauds home grown produce as valuable for pocketbooks and well being, noting women and children contribute creativity, and urges giving children garden plots under supervision. It contrasts past discouragement with present abundance and gratitude.
The town shows broad support for a free will offering to Bowmanville Hospital with many contributing beyond the tax levy. Viewpoints vary about further taxation, but residents acknowledge the value of giving and a shared stake in the hospital's future.
Observers debate flying saucers as real weapons or fanciful foils. The piece likens saucer imagery to Maggi e and Jiggs and mocks battle rhetoric by imagining plates as ammunition and china as battlegrounds.
The Orono girls softball team faces the boys midget team in an exhibition on Thursday. Last week the girls lost 12 to 11 to Courtice. Durham County’s All4Star softball lineup was chosen for Belleville Field Day on July 29. Orono football beat Zion 3 to 0 and tied Selma 1 to 1 at Orono Park. A postponed benefit football game Friday August 1 at Orono Park will donate all gate receipts.
The Orono versus Hampton basketball game scheduled for Saturday evening July 26 has been postponed to Monday evening July 28 due to Zion player Stainton breaking his leg in a prior game.
Grant and Judy Temblyn announce the birth of their baby brother William Bryan at Bowmanville Hospital on July 10, 1947.
Bertha M. J. Cain expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for kindness condolences and floral tributes after the death of her father She also thanks Dr A F McKenzie for his untiring efforts.
In loving memory of a dear husband A L Hoskin who died July 30 1944. Time takes away the edge of grief But time turns back every leaf. Ever remembered by wife.
The July meeting of the Evening Auxiliary is scheduled for Thursday at 8 oclock in the park with Mrs Eustace as speaker. If weather is unsuitable, the gathering will move to the Sunday School room at the same time.
On Saturday July 19 between Brooks Cowan and Everett Cain a Pathfinder Tire 30 x 344 price award is listed. Contact Fred Partner in Tyrone at phone 2328 for details.
Canadian fashion events at the National Exhibition feature fall outfits designed and made in Canada, shown on the runways by Canadian models.
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