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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
12
The Orono Weekly Times notes its authorization as a second class mail publication with the Post Office Department in Ottawa. It cites establishment in January 1937 and identifies R A Forrester as founder and R C Forrester as publisher.
The article discusses tariff tensions between the United States and Canada and Britain at the center of a shrinking Canadian export market. It suggests Canada should push exports to Britain, favor British goods to earn dollars, and considers subsidies but notes limits.
A writer praises Ontario for restricting roadside advertising after a 500 mile drive to Muskoka. Limited approved billboards, well back from roads, keep scenery unobstructed and attractive. Long range planning aims to connect Toronto to Napanee via the Queen Elizabeth Way, boosting tourism without intrusive ads.
A travel feature highlights driving via the Detroit Windsor tunnel opened in 1930. It notes over 175 million users and says the under river crossing offers instant cross border access with three minute transit and 24 hour operation. Officials on both sides ease crossings for drivers and car registrations suffice for foreign visits.
A detailed retrospective notes tuberculosis control progress since 1945, including case and contact registries, improved school defects correction, lighting and sanitation in schools, maternal and child health support, and better restaurant hygiene. It covers hospital discharge care, dental hygiene review, and a stable per capita county expenditure over six years despite staffing limits, with plans for a mental health clinic and expanded nursing duties.
The article details organizing duties for a plowing match with 158 tractors planned to compete over two days. Officials include L H Winslow treasurer Ken Symonds secretary Ralph Banbury plus honorary mayors W N Moore and J D Burnet. An executive includes E Wilson and Wesley Downs with one seat to be filled. A pre event committee will check tractors parking space for 12 acres and arrange gas pumps floodlights under K Lapp. Charlie Wilson leads the 45 team effort as I S Allen chairs the 220 committee.
The Robin Hood Flour Mills will direct a Cooking School at Kendal on July 29 at 2 00 p m held at Miss Catherine Stewart s home. Sponsored by the Kendal Women s Institute it aims to aid better baking with a silver collection and transportation from the village store at 2 00 p m . The Kendal WI also hosts a joint picnic meeting with the W A at Orono Park this Friday July 25 0
I thank those who sent ecards flowers and inquiries during my hospital stay at home and in the hospital Special thanks to Miss Hilditch and staff for kindness My special nurses their kindnesses were appreciated Many thanks to Dr McKenzie and Dr Rundle Neta Ransberry
The family gratefully thanks all who sent treats gifts cards and other kindness that helped Eric pass the time more pleasantly Special thanks to Dr McKenzie Ray and Ethel Carleton for their care and consideration
Mr and Mrs Floyd Nicholson of Orono announce the birth of a daughter on July 17 1952 at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. She is a sister for Faye.
Mina Hooey Baxter wife of Charles E. Baxter died at Oshawa General Hospital on July 21 1952. Funeral services were set for 2 00 p m Friday July 25 at Luke McIntosh Funeral Home Oshawa.
The district hosts a new group of Junior Rangers, mostly high school boys from southern Ontario, stationed near Apsley. They undertake diverse duties within the area, gaining experience through district projects.
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