Dr Little Delivers Anniversary Address At Park Street School
Park Street United Church Sunday School marked its anniversary with Dr George Little as speaker. The event featured a child friendly morning service, a teen choir, and a benediction sermon on Bible benedictions. Receipts reached 209 dollars with promises of more, supporting ongoing teaching staff and programs.
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Park Street
Dr. Little
Harris
Appy
Drummond
R. H. Brown
Audrey Billings
Armed Forces Leave Fare Cap Set At 15 Dollars
The Canadian government announces a new ceiling of 15 dollars for round trip railway fares on annual and embarkation leave for Armed Forces personnel traveling to bona fide homes in Canada. Effective June 1 1944, the policy caps the soldier’s cost while the government covers the excess, replacing earlier arrangements that allowed one third of a single fare. Ordinary leave remains at the existing concession.
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Kingston
Canada
Minister of National Defence
Naval Services
Air
Department of National Defence
Canadian Railways
Allin and Shackleton Engage to Wed in June
Mr and Mrs William A Allin of Kirby announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Ruby June to Kenneth William Shackleton youngest son of Mr and Mrs Roland Shackleton of Kirby. The marriage is planned for June.
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William A. Allin
Kirby
Ruby June
Kenneth William Shackleton
Roland Shackleton
Canada Signs Four Year Bacon Deal With Britain
Canada secures a four year bacon contract with the United Kingdom covering about 2.046 billion pounds over four years. The pact locks in a 75 cent higher price per hundred pounds and aims to sustain farm income after the war, signaling a pattern for post war food deals and a floor under prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
United Kingdom
W Ll
Britain
By Law Enforced Over Bicycle Riding on Sidewalk
Orono Police Trustees act on mounting complaints about bicycles on sidewalks in the village. Two elderly residents knocked down already, so the By Law prohibiting sidewalk riding will be enforced. Complaints go to police and offenders will be punished. Parents urged to cooperate strictly.
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Orono
Kendal Anniversary Services Set at Kendal United Church
Anniversary services at Kendal United Church on Sunday June 11 feature a morning service at 11.30 with Rev Mr McLachlan as guest speaker and evening service at 7.30 led by Rev S Littlewood of Orono with music by local groups. A play titled Mia Simpkins of Simpkinsville is scheduled for Friday June 16, presented by Rev Wallace and Greenbank Young People with admission 25 cents and free for children.
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Kendal United ‘Church
McLachlan
S. Littlewood
Orono
Orono Quartette
Mia Simpkins
Simpkinsville
Auction sale notice for Roy Ball property near Orono
The undersigned auctioneer will sell by public auction at Lot 26 Concession 4 Clarke Two, mile and a quarter south of Orono and four percent mile east from Dean's Corner. The sale is instructed by Mr Roy Ball.
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Clarke
Orono
Dean’s Corner
Auction of dairy cattle swine and poultry under ill health sale
On Thursday June 15 1944 a public sale offers Holstein and Durham cows many with calves at foot or due time of sale plus Hereford and Jersey cattle. Also 7 Yorkshire sows with pigs 10 weeks old along with 150 Leghorn hens 1 year and 50 Sussex and Rocks 1 year. Mr Ball selling stock. teams cash Wes Stringer Jack Reid.
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Durham
Hereford
Sussex and Rocks
Dominion Day Sports Program Set for Orono July 3
The Dominion Day sports schedule in Orono includes afternoon men and girls softball at Orono Memorial Park and a evening dance by Russ Creighton and the Variety Entertainers in the town hall. Full programme details to follow.
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Orono
Orono Memorial Park
Russ ‘Creighton
Red Cross Seeks Jenitters for Knits in Orono Branch
Orono Branch of the Red Cross Society calls for volunteers to knit sleeveless sweaters socks tookies and knickers. Wool can be obtained from Mrs. Hesper Dean who provides instructions for the project.
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Orono
Red Cross Society
Hesper Dean
Piano Recital by Mrs Lynch Pupils at Park Street Church
The Friday recital featured piano and vocal pieces by Mrs W C Lynch pupils at Park Street Church. Mrs A Jackson from Bowmanville provided contralto solos while students Marjory White Carolyn Jones George Jones Bunny Lynch and others performed with duets and a recitation. A silver collection raised five dollars for the Vic tor Home for Girls in Toronto.
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W. C. Lynch
Park St. Church
A. Jackson
Bowmanville
Marjory White
Carolyn Jones
George Jones
Bunny Lynch
Marlene Cantrell
Lucille Lynch
Joanne Cornish
Jean Moffatt
Gwen Phasey
sHarry Lynch
Jean Wilson
Joyce Sutton
Kay Gamsby
Denny ‘Lynch
Arvilla Brunt
Jean Rainey
Patsy ‘Moffatt
Shirley Brunt
Victor Home For Girls
Jarvis Street
Toronto
Deaths in Clarke and Manvers mark two longtime residents
Silas George Hallowell aged 77 of Clarke died May 31 1944. Funeral from Lot 11 Concession 5 Clarke Friday June 2 service 2 30 p m interment Orono Cemetery. John Malley aged 79 of Manvers died May 28 1944. Funeral from Lot 19 Concession 1 Manvers May 30 interment Pontypool Cemetery.
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Hallowell
Clarke
Silas George Hallowell
Concession 5
Orono
Welcome School Recital Highlights Mrs Campbell’s Guiding Hand
Newtonville correspondent reports Welcome church hosted a Friday recital by pupils under Mrs Campbell music supervision. The program featured choral pieces, duets, solos, and a piano duet, with strong audience praise and district honors noted for Carol Chestnut.
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George ‘Campbell
Campbell
Oke
Canada
Wesleyville School
Miss Albert
Marine
Marie Philp
Audrey
Bickle
Bethesda
Brahm
Venice
Pine Grove School
Freda Meadows
Joe
Gwen Budd
Dale
Ross Symons
Russel Oke
Welcome
Jesu
John Peel
Lloyd (Martin
Lake Shore
Port Granby
Lionel Hughes
Carol Chestnut
Toronto
Ontario
Jean Campbell
Clare Kellogg
Carlton
Welcome School
Elliott
Bunker Hill
Wesleyville
Welcome Schools
Hately-Tennant Couple Wed at Orono United Church
William John Hately and Muriel Geraldine Tennant wed at Park Street United Church Orono with Rev Littlewood officiating. The bride wore light blue chiffon with matching hat and veil and carried eight red roses. The reception followed at the bride's parents home with detailed attire noted for several guests.
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William John Hately
John Hately
Bowmanville
Muriel Geraldine Tennant
Carl Tennant
Orono
Park Street United Church
Rev
I Littlewood
Gwen
Tom Depew
Mrs. Tennant
June ration coupons details for tea sugar butter and more
The notice lists June validity dates for multiple ration coupons across old and new books. It covers tea or coffee allowances, sugar one pound per coupon, and butter half pound, with specific start dates June 8 June 22 and expiration June 30 for certain runs. It mentions various coupon numbers from T to D ranges becoming valid in June and notes cross-book statuses.
Oddfellows Dance Draws Pleasant Crowd
Friday evening event featured Russ Creighton’s Orchestra providing music. A fine group of young, sociable citizens enjoyed a safe, friendly atmosphere with no rowdyism. The last dance is set for Friday June 28. Plan to attend.
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Oddfellows
Russ ‘Creighton
Closing choruses and anthem in concert
The performance ended with the two closing choruses Dear Land of Home and Abide With Me sung by all, followed by the National Anthem. Mrs. Campbell provided the piano accompaniments for the event.
Unemployment Insurance Fund Tops Two Hundred Million
The Unemployment Insurance Fund surpasses 200 million dollars, reaching 200 811 213 on May 9. The fund, built from employee and employer contributions plus Dominion Government aid, rose due to Act amendments raising ceilings and expanding wage categories. Contributions will mark three years of operation in Canada starting July 1.
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The
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Canada
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Park St. S.S
Royal Observer Corps
Kendal
Roy Ball
Yorkshire
Wes. Stringer
Jack Reid Clerk
Dominion Day Sports
Newtonville
Hately — Tennant
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