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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
4
The Ozono Weekly Times is authorized as second class mail in Ottawa. Rates are on request. Subscriptions cost $1.50. It is published every Thursday morning from the Times office by publisher R. A. Forrester. It was established in January 1937.
An Ontario bill restricting margerine coloring to mimic butter is noted. Manufacturers counter by including tinting tablets to restore yellow color, raising questions about butter versus margarine competition and price effects in Canada.
Montreal brief urges readers to make a will before death. An elderly recluse left thousands in a boiler and died intestate, risking disputes among potential heirs and government claims. The piece stresses clear bequests to ease distribution and prevent avoidable conflicts.
The Orono Times recalls the 1937 Oshawa Sunbonnet Girl operetta presented by the Alberts Street Young People. Mrs O W Relph directed with Mrs R H Brown in charge of music, praising the Oshawa group and local casts for multiple performances in Orono and Bowmanville.
Conversation with a young agricultural representative highlights the evolving farming profession. The speaker notes farmers today must understand soils chemistry livestock care machinery bookkeeping reforestation and many other areas to stay informed and competent.
Orono’s tug o war squad aims for the carnival crown in New Castle on June 30 competing with seven teams. Eight men will start, with double that number seeking selection as aspirants. Local citizens suggest training routes and anchor considerations, including Fat Allen and Nip Cooper as potential anchors.
Keep this date open for the Newcastle Lions Club Carnival and Street Dance. New and old games, bingo, tug-of-war, round and square dancing, and street festivities promise entertainment for all as the holiday weekend starts in Newcastle. The Gospel Mission hosts Sunday events at 3 00 with page four details. June 30th marks the carnival and weekend fun in the small town. The Durham County Trustees and Ratepayers Association meets June 14 at 8 00 pm in Bowmanville High School Auditorium with an address by Gordon Duffin of Toronto.
Maude lets him out on a rope and a lunch with a sailor hints at unusual training. Ross Gilbert says he can pull through college and beat Merle for the championship. Jack Stone Harold Dean Jack Bairstow and others train as trees topple and buildings shift in conditioning sessions.
Orono junior football opened May 19 at Tyrone, trailing 1 0 at halftime but roaring back for an 8 1 win. The following Monday the Orono seniors lost 1 0 at Solina after a layoff, remaining upbeat for a June 6 visit by Courtice, league leaders.
Orono tops Forestry 14 to 12 in the opening town league game. Cassidy pitched well for Orono while Nip Cooper hurls for Forestry. The seventh inning proved costly as seven runs vaulted Orono ahead. game noted for fireworks and fan excitement.
Classified note announces Kendal Sunday School anniversary services Sunday June 12 at 11 am and 730 pm with Rev Mr Wallace as guest speaker. Evening music by the Sunday School choir and Newcastle quartet. Ice cream supper Wednesday June 15 followed by pictures by Mr Carveth. Admission 50c and 25c.
An advertising note from a wallpaper agent promoting Empire Wallpapers and Water Proof Wallpapers including Original White Rose options. The message promises a pleasing portfolio and customer satisfaction with evening updates implied.
W. R. Gilbart General Manager seeks a neat accurate bookkeeper for a small office. Phone orders over the telephone required. typing and shorthand helpful but not essential. Reply with age education experience and give phone number to Durham Farmers' County Co op Orono Ontario.
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