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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
4
The Orono Weekly Times notes its authorization as second class mail with the Post Office Department in Ottawa. It lists establishment in 1937 and credits founder R A Forrester and publishers R C Forrester.
The piece argues tariff pressures on Canadian exports from the United States and a dollar shortage in Britain and Europe threaten Canadian markets. It notes Britain relies on imports for half its food and raw materials, and proposes Canadians favor British goods to boost dollars and stabilize trade relations.
Readers praise Ontario for restricting billboards along highways. They note well back, few, maintained signs limit visual pollution and enhance scenic drives from Muskoka toward Napanee. The piece applauds long range planning and the Queen Elizabeth Way extension for boosting tourism.
Travel west this summer via Canada and Detroit with Windsor Ontario a key stop. The Detroit Windsor tunnel opened in 1930 passes under the Detroit River and is a rare underwater border crossing. Over 175 million travelers have used it. it operates 24 hours daily with minimal congestion and simple car registration to visit Ontario and Michigan areas.
A health unit recounts progress since 1945, detailing tuberculosis control, school sanitation gains, maternal and child care, and improved slaughterhouses and restaurants. It notes stable per capita county spending, expansion plans like a mental heart clinic, dental hygiene review, and staffing constraints. Community leaders oversee a large countywide event with committees managing tickets, demonstrations, and exhibits.
Plans outline a two day plowing match with 158 tractors and 12 acres needed for parking. Honorary directors include Port Hope mayor W N Moore and Cobourg mayor J D Burnet. An executive group led by E Wilson and Wesley Downs is named with a third member to be announced.
The Kendal Women's Institute sponsors a cooking school by Robin Hood Flour Mills at Miss Cath erine Stewart's home on July 29 at 2:00 p.m. Transportation available from the village store. A silver collection will be taken. Also a joint Kendal WI and W A picnic at Orono Park this Friday July 25. Cement blocks eight inch clear surface priced at 26 dollars per hundred with immediate delivery via phone.
I thank those who sent ecards flowers and inquiries while I was at home and in hospital. Special thanks to Miss Hilditch and staff for their kindness. My thanks to the nurses and to Dr McKenzie and Dr Rundle. Neta Ransberry
We express gratitude to all who sent treats gifts and cards to help him pass the time with thanks to Dr McKenzie Ray and Ethel Carleton for their special care and help.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Nicholson of Orono announce the birth of a daughter in Bowmanville Memorial Hospital on Thursday July 17 1952. She is a sister to Faye.
Mina Hooey Baxter beloved wife of Charles E. Baxter died July 21 1952 at Oshawa General Hospital Funeral services set for July 25 1952 at 2:00 p.m. from Luke McIntosh Funeral Home Oshawa Ontario
The Trent District lists a new group of Junior Rangers for this year. The crew consists mainly of high school boys from southern Ontario working on diverse district tasks near Apsley.
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