04 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
1
The fourteenth annual Children's Musical Festival was held at Otogo Town Hall on Friday evening. The event showcased Orono and area pupils under Mrs. Donald Robb with a varied program including anthems, choral pieces, solos, recitations, and a tricks finale by Mr. Wrage.
Canadian coal control authorities say that despite a need for about 1 million extra tons to replace oil for home heating, no Welsh coal will reach the Dominion this year. Most domestic coal will come from the United States, with limited lake freighter space and rail transport for anthracite. Authorities insist there is no coal panic and plans to ensure household fuel reach Canada are under way.
The Clarke Township Council met in Orono at the town hall, reviewed minutes, and confirmed the assessment roll after a Court of Revision. A serious discussion on sheep and cattle killings followed. total payouts this month include 354 for damage by dogs and numerous bills from residents and officials.
The Durham Junior Farmers Association met May 19 in Pontypool with broad township representation. President Gordon Fallis led the session. Garnet Rickard read the last minutes and financials showing a lower balance but healthy finances.
A group called The Bambers from Newcastle and district created a quilt sold tickets raising 67.00 for the British War Victims' Fund. The draw occurred Friday night at a Newcastle dance. the winning ticket was held by a man from Oshawa. Keep the good work up, girls.
Weekly survey lists sugar rations cut to 8 ounces weekly tea and coffee limits reduced air training conference in Ottawa joins UK US Canada exchange Life of BC Air Training Plan extended to 1945 fuel oil shortage protections for oil heating 4 000 Wartime Departments staff changes 150000 bicycles produced in 1942 and limits on children's bikes Canadian air squadron moves from Northern Ireland to Far East warning on hoarded gasoline unemployment registration June 1 farm living costs up 2.1 percent fur garment styles cut by one third housing contracts awarded by Wartime Housing Ltd
Park Street Church Orono hosted a well attended children’s anniversary on May 31 with 150 plus Sunday School scholars. The day featured graduation exercises, choruses, solos and a trio with piano accompaniment, led by Mrs. Drummond and Miss Audrey Billings.
Ratepayers of S.S. No. 11 Hope township voted 11 for and 5 against to form a township school area. Trustees then instructed secretary James Dixon to notify the township council of the decision.
In eastern Canada some beef shortages in retail markets are noted but officials expect no serious lack of supply. The wartime prices and trade board outlined a plan to prioritize home demand if exports threaten domestic needs. Heavy U S shipments under two three month quotas may explain delivery gaps.
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