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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Charles Bebee announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Madleine to Mr William J Glanville son of Mr and Mrs S G Glanville of O v00 with marriage planned for August.
In Orono on Monday July 22 1940 Mr and Mrs Clifford Bruton welcomed a daughter.
Local resident Ted Woodyard, hailed for detaining car thieves Thursday evening until police arrived, is nicknamed two-gun Wood yard. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Robert Rainey and their two children Jean and Gerald returned home after a month helping Neil Rainey build a new barn.
Kendal hosts its Annual Field Day on Wednesday July 31 featuring Newtonville vs Kendal hardball, Orono vs Kirby men's softball, Crooked Creek vs Kendal girls softball, plus children's events. At 7 30 Ennis Killen's young people present The Lady in the Fur Coat followed by a Wilson's Merrymakers dance to raise war work funds.
The speaker questions when Germany will start its push on England and suggests a sequence attacker first targets Gibraltar. If Gibraltar falls, attention would shift to England. The remark reflects strategic speculation during wartime.
Local residents share visits and travel notes. The Scott Reunion Picnic drew about fifty from multiple towns, and the Orono Girls Live and Learn Club hosted a tea. An aviator performed flights over the village, with upcoming plans at Fair time.
Hon James J Gardiner announces plans for nationwide registration of Canadians aged 16 and over. Registrars and deputy registrars will organize booths, issue certificates, and enforce penalties including fines up to 200 dollars or three months imprisonment for noncompliance.
J Ross Smith of Whitby, defaulting on two worthless cheques for 4 and 5.18 dollars, turned himself in at Peterboro after the Rotary Club prize draw. He pleaded guilty and received one month in county jail. authorities had sought him after the draw while he worked to restitution for the car sale.
Leaping roaring buck jumping boats spark excitement on the racing course before the Canadian National Exhibition crowds. The racing programme promises a varied and thrilling slate for speed enthusiasts this year.
The Orono Junior Tennis Club, newly organized, played Cobourg juniors and won three of six matches. Carmen Cornish defeated Ed Haynes in two straight sets, with others earning varied wins in ladies singles and multiple doubles events.
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