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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
4
June maintains its status as the wedding month with Saturdays drawing more brides to ceremonies. The tradition of weekend nuptials continues to shape venue bookings and floral schedules across communities.
The National War Finance Committee plans a country wide reorganization by provinces and municipalities to boost war dollars. It aims to complete by June 15 and launch a strong push for the annual target under General Chairman Geo W Spinney. Leaders expect UN momentum to inspire Canadians to fund the war effort with War Saving Certificates and Bonds.
Canadian industry set a new high in wartime production with 45 percent of munitions contracts awarded abroad, and total exports in the first 11 months of 1941 reached 1.471 billion dollars. Exports to the United Kingdom rose to 610 million, Egypt bought over 66 million, and shipments to British India and Burma increased to 38 million as Canada aids allies in the North African campaign.
The piece argues against broad wealth conscription, noting the government already controls wealth through war powers. It asserts total war requires mobilizing management, materials, manpower and machinery, at the cost of civilian living standards. It questions conscripting farms and houses as strengthening the war effort.
Ethelwyn Hobbes is CBIC's official guide to wise shopping helping Canadian housewives stock larders without sacrificing quality for economy. She broadcasts weekly at 4.03 p.m. HDT and 5.03 p.m. ADT with weekday morning tips at 10.00 EDT to aid budget minded mistresses.
Foot comfort comes before style as gasoline saving prompts longer walks. Measure both feet each time and avoid relying on last shoe sizes. Seek comfortable, properly fitting shoes with a half inch extra length, snug shank, firm heel, and use shoe trees when not worn.
Edna Alma Ackerman daughter of Ernest Lorne Ackerman married Roland Andrew McLaughlin B A formerly of Havelock in a double ring ceremony at Em manual College Chapel. Officiants were Rev Andrew McLaughlin and Rev J D Down. Attendants included Elizabeth McLaughlin and Marilyn Anna Currie. The couple will reside in Goodwood Ontario after a honeymoon in Ottawa.
Residents of Newtonville Kendal and Pontypool recall Laura Down mother of the groom daughter of the Rev Wesley in a tribute noting family ties and community memory.
Sunday School Anniversary services set for Kendal United Church on June 14 at 11 80 a m and 7 30 p m with guest speaker Dr W E Millson of Oshawa. Choir provides special music. A Travelogue Cavalcade of Europe by Rex Frost of CERB on June 19. Admission 25 cents adults, 15 cents children.
A detailed list shows receipts from ticket sales at Orono town hall for the Children's Music Festival on Friday May 28. Income includes various entries totaling balances and expenses for hall caretaker pins and advertising with a final balance of 64.45 forwarded to the British War Victims Fund via the Evening Telegram.
A Defence Industries Limited group publishes a poem by a female worker praising wartime effort. The verses urge workers to endure chores, fill shells, and support soldiers fighting overseas, noting gendered labor and collective duty to defeat Hitler and Japan.
Some district strawberry festivals are being canceled due to a sugar shortage. The article suggests honey could replace sugar as a suitable alternative to keep events going.
Down recalls Rev and Mrs A McLaughlin serving on the Pontypool Circuit years ago while Mrs McLaughlin was a small girl at Newtonville Circuit.
Classified notices announce anniversary services at Clarke Church on Sunday June 14 at 2 30 p m and 8 p m daylight saving time. Special music by the Osborne quartet in the afternoon and Kirby choir in the evening. Rev R E Morton will be in charge. A later service on Sunday June 21 at 3 00 p m and 7 30 p m is also planned. No strawberry festival will be held.
The article argues that shopping at home saves money on gas and tire wear while getting better value. It praises Orono merchants for tidy bright stores and frequent changes to benefit buyers, urging locals to support home shops by reciprocating interest.
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