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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1949
Page
4
The Ozono Weekly Times is authorized as second class mail in Ottawa. Advertising rates are available on request. Subscription is $1.50. Published every Thursday morning at the Times office. R. A. Forrester is the publisher. Established January 19387.
Orono eyes a street fair to boost community spirit with booths games and sportsmanship. Organizers seek volunteers from Bowmanville and nearby areas and hope athletics will draw youth and older residents to support hockey backed ventures.
A reflective piece argues that people prioritize leisure over work and drift between hours of play and labor. It claims evenings teem with theatre and shopping, while early mornings still bear glimpses of nightlife. It questions the supposed work first mindset and notes the misery of the well to do who miss genuine zest in balance.
The article notes radiant heating as the coming standard after fireplaces and coal furnaces. It explains water pipes hidden in floors or walls provide steady, unobtrusive warmth similar to summer heat, with copper piping praised for durability and long-term use.
The Haliburton district offers near by lakes rugged scenery and forests as Ontario’s natural bounty. The piece urges local trips by bus or transport firms to showcase cottages and scenic routes inviting short, affordable getaways for residents and visitors alike.
Obituary notice for Hubert Byron Foster beloved husband of Eeth Peardon Foster age 8 funeral from 8 Horsey Street July 22 Bowmanville Cemetery interment at Bowmanville Cemetery
The Twelfth Durham County Community Auction will be at the Sales Barn Orono on Thursday July 28 at 1 p m. Livestock including milkers springers grass cattle calves and pigs will be offered. No livestock after 12 noon on sale day cash terms. Auctioneer Jack Reich. Also furniture sold by Hattie A Mason at George Street Newcastle on Saturday August 6.
Mr. Tom Hilditch expresses sincere thanks to the W A and numerous friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and for cigarettes and savds given during his two months in Sunnybrook Hospital.
Mrs George C Foster sells all household effects at 264 King Street East Bowmanville on August 20 with sale starting 12 30 pm cash terms no reserve Auctioneer Jack Reid also Miss Elizabeth Allin to auction her household effects Saturday July 30 at 1 00 pm no reserve cash terms North of Community Hall Newcastle Auctioneer Jack Reid oversees both sales fields include furniture and general household items.
Local park events list a busy slate from July 28 to August 4 featuring Junior and Senior teams from Orono and Bowmanville. The Orono Midget CO.B.A. lost to Bowmanville 15 to 10 in a best two of three playoff, Courtice beat Orono 10 to 7, and Kirby defeated Forestry to take a one game playoff lead as Maple Grove and Orono tied in senior football.
Kirby W A hosts a cold meat supper at Kirby United Church on Friday August 5 at 6 30 p m. A 3 act comedy Always Let the Truth by Maple Grove Women's Institute follows. Admission 75 cents adults 35 cents children. Also note short services at the Orono Gospel Mission.
Advertisement notes Tarnoff car polish available at Orono Garage. A 16 ounce tin costs 60 cents and a 36 ounce tin costs one dollar.
Real Estate notes describe two farms for sale. One east of Orono offers 150 acres with 80 workable land, pasture and bush, steel roofed barns, a frame house, cistern at the barn and a well at the house priced at 6500 dollars. The second farm north of Kendal covers 100 acres with 75 workable land, pasture and bush, steel roofed barns, a two storey frame six room house and good value at the listed price with contact numbers for Orono offices and residences.
Orono district highlights a thriving youth recreation program led by the Orono Amateur Athletic Association. Volunteers organize summer sports, with Bowmanville funding two thirds of salaries and Ontario Government covering the rest, transforming the park into a hub of wholesome activity.
Tender notices offer a service station booth cabin 22 acres of land with a 5 room apartment over garage bath and hydro on No. 35 Highway two miles south of Pontypool Ontario Land suitable for tobacco growing Tenders closed August 15 1949 Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted official E A Leamen RR 2 Orono Ontario
An advertisement highlights wallpaper services titled Wallpapers and the Water Proof Wallpapers (Original White Rose) with a portfolio of decorative patterns and assurances of customer satisfaction.
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