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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
4
The editorial voices unease over possible Korean War developments and warns of broadening conflict. It praises mechanized haying advances like round balers and notes how progress aids farmers and urban dwellers alike. A feature tribute honors Ed Summers and his wife for community agricultural leadership.
Two farmers from England describe their experience in Canada and argue long hours hinder productivity. They praise English forethought and organization, note better outdoor life and extras on farms, and suggest rural areas need more residents with improved staffing and planning.
Mrs Alf Dobson spent the weekend with sister Mrs Forrester in Westport. Toronto visitors included the Falls family and Mr. and Mrs. Stark. Norma Hallowell hosted a Shiloh W A gathering, planning basement decorations, with piano solos by Mary Lou Dobson and Mrs Liew Hallowell and a served lunch.
Orono defeated Avro 2 to 0 as referee John Craig from the Ontario Football Association monitored the game. Both teams praised but lamented poor public support. Orono hosts Maple Grove and Hampton this week as playoffs loom. girls teams from Orono and Newtonville split wins while juniors, midgets, and local leagues conduct playoff setup and OBA playdowns.
The Durham Swine Breeders Association allocated funds from Ontario to promote better hog breeding. In 1949 they funded ten to twelve week old hog pigs for interested farmers, with participation required for public service use. For 1950 and 1956 they set breeding and inspection standards and aided two Swine Club Boys with ten dollars each toward purchasing young pigs. Inspectors and recipients are named.
The Orono Orphans renew plans for a strong hockey season with Emerson Gerry as president and Dane Found as manager coach. Officers include Carl Flintoff as secretary treasurer, Charles Hutton as assistant secretary treasurer and assistant coach, Raymond Lunn as assistant manager, and Chas Hutton as assistant coach. The club seeks funds by selling tickets for a 1950 Chevrolet as drive gains momentum and invites community input. A second note advertises buying dead or crippled stock with free removal and high prices for old horses via Margill Fur Farm.
The office of R. R. Waddell K C in Orono will be closed from July 30 to August 15 1950 inclusive.
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