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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
4
Mr. J. McGill Stewart, Dominion Fuel Administrator, urged coal dealers at the Retail Coal Dealers convention in Toronto on June 5 and 6 to inform buyers to procure winter coal promptly due to potential transport strain in the fall from heavy wartime shipments. He stressed there may be delays, not a coal shortage.
Kirby Anniversary Services set for Sunday June 28 and Strawberry Festival for Monday June 24. Leskard Church anniversary services Sunday June 30. Strawberry Festival at Park St United Church Orono on Wednesday June 26 with band during and after supper. Admission 35 and 20 cents.
Orono Chamber of Commerce met Monday with little business transacted. A highway sign at the south village entrance nears completion and will be erected in a couple of weeks after Highway Department approval. A committee was appointed to interview the Band regarding summer concerts. The Chamber will stay active in July and August for business purposes.
The Free Cooking Demonstration at Lunn's Hardware on Friday June 7 drew many housewives. Elizabeth Iley showcased cooking art and prizes were awarded including a Coleman Instant Gas Stove and an Automatic Electric Iron to a list of winners headed by Mrs. H. M. Mercer and others. R.R. No. 3 Newcastle.
Red Cross receipts totaled 60.28 from the Wednesday afternoon town hall event. Cash donations 31.06 plus banquet proceeds 41.20 offset by expenses 11.98, leaving a balance of 60.28.
Dental surgeon Dr Merritt will operate in Dr Mac Neil's Pontypool office each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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