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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
4
A letter compares Wise Virgins to citizens facing a power outage last Wednesday night. Readers report lamps, oil, and wicks or candles, and the writer notes the city had hydro light cut but soon rekindled. The piece hints at nostalgia for gasoline lamps and old street lighting.
A discussion on farming as a gamble with weather affecting crops and livelihoods. The piece notes that storms can devastate a small area while leaving surrounding land less impacted, underscoring farmers’ high stakes in weather conditions.
The article recounts widespread crop losses in grain fruit and corn due to a severe storm. It notes roof and silo damage at several farms, with repairs underway aided by neighbors. It compares Ontario storms to harsher western Canadian weather and urges sympathy for those affected.
Classified notice offering two ladies accommodation with reasonable rates. For particulars contact Miss Ida Taylor at Oronophone 65 12.
Orme Gamsby of Orono offers a fishing equipment bundle including two 3 section steel rods a casting rod a solid steel real whip one reel one fish chain for boat fishing a creel and several new items.
The official dumping ground for garbage and refuse is east of the old canning factory. Under the Board of Health and Police Trustees, all garbage must be dumped there.
An Otsego drugstore advertises Personal Kilebrex for eczema psoriasis impetigo boils pimples and related skin issues. The product comes in medium and strong strengths priced 50 cents and 1.00, sold by Tyrrell's Drug Store in Orono.
The C U C Sales and Service Branch at McGregor Hardware Co Bow manville offers vacuum cleaners with expert repairs lubrication and service. Telephone 774.
South half lot 1 can 4 Clarke township about 100 acres includes 10 acres hardwood bush and cedar with a creek near buildings. House in good condition. Terms cash. Apply to Ernest E. Patterson Administrator of Robinson Farrow Estate Newcastle Ontario.
Local names from Port Hope Toronto Whitby and Peterboro appear in social notes. Various residents including Mr Ross McKay Mrs Roy Mercer and Miss Elsie Moxon spend holidays with relatives. A W I picnic on Wednesday July 19 featured races, games, refreshments, and a large turnout before an approaching storm.
Mr John Lawrence of the RCAF Camp Borden visited Mr and Mrs Fred Blackburn. Miss Helen Ruiter Ajax one week holidays returned to work. Mr and Mrs Pete Welsh Oshawa visited sister Mrs Henry Swancott. Rain and wind storms damaged grain crops. Mrs George Fogg is back in Bowmanville Hospital. Mr and Mrs Art Moffat Oshawa and Mrs William Pearce Oshawa visited Mr and Mrs Henry Swancott. Mrs Pearce stayed a few days. Mr and Mrs Heber Souch Miss Eileen Mr and Mrs Harry Bailey and Wayne took Harry to Oshawa for bus to St Thomas where he is stationed. They also visited Mr and Mrs Orley Conlin Harmony. Try the Times Classified Column for selling.
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