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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
8
Over the past two weeks Orono audiences filled the Town Hall for The Torch Bearers staged by the Orono Players and the Orono High School Glee Club concert. The Orono Art group hosted a notable exhibit while the Mission Band Tea showcased active children, underscoring ongoing community entertainment.
In loving memory of Mrs Isabella Muir who died June 8 1959. She was loving and kind upright and just to the end. Sincere and true in heart and mind. Beautiful memories she left behind. Daughter Alla Frank and grandsons Sandy and Tommy.
Ontario health officials warn skunks remain the sole wild rabies source in eleven counties in 1960. While rabid foxes drop, skunk rabies persist, prompting calls to protect pets and children. Reports through May show skunks in multiple townships, plus a few rabid cats and a cow. Sixty one investigations occurred due to human contact with suspected rabid animals, with thirteen local residents receiving rabies vaccine after exposure.
Lawn cutting with power mower and custom work offered at reasonable prices in Orono. Contact George Wilson at phone 1239 Orono. Also female help wanted for light industry in Orono. Apply Kelit or phone 230J Orono Ontario.
The Agricultural Society invites the community to a work bee at the Fair Grounds on Wednesday afternoon June 15. Volunteers with shovels axes saws or hammers are welcome. The message urges participation as it is the community's Fair. Registrations for the Orono Park Recreational Program open June 16 at 8 am at the Orono Municipal Building for parents to register children.
The W A of Orono United Church plans a Wednesday supper on June 29 featuring cola meat salads and strawberries. The 7th Annual Horticultural District Picnic is set for June 11 at Brighton with a Town Hall 11 30 a.m. bus departure and a 1 00 fare. dinner 1 50. The Kirby United Church holds a Thank Offering Service July 3 at 7 30 p.m. A July 5 Strawberry Social follows Sunday School at 5 p.m. A Joint Building Committee meeting for the Orono Park Board and the Chamber of Commerce is on June 13 at 7 30 p.m. sharp.
The Orono Boy Scouts hold a paper drive this Saturday morning June 11 at 10 a.m. Residents should tie or neatly pile paper for tying by the Scouts to fetch a better price.
The Leskard church announces a Sunday service on June 26 at 7 30 p.m. A W A supper is planned for Saturday June 25 with cold meat salads and strawberries served from 5 p.m. until finished.
The Orone Amateur Athletic Association thanks all who helped produce The Torch Dearers for their time and effort in support of a good cause. The community will not forget your willingness to give so much.
A letter to The Orono Weekly Times recalls an old friendship to Mrs Clara Hardy of West Didsbury and notes that the writer’s late husband’s school had welcomed her son. The writer expresses delight at an Orono item and shares personal history across miles.
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