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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
8
The regular football game will be played June 19 at Hinniskillen with Orono visiting. A Sports Day is set for July 1 in Orono. A large crowd from Orono attended a picture show at Orono Town Hall last Saturday, with Saturday evening shows growing in popularity.
Mrs. Darlington and Bill joined kin at Ajax for a family Sunday. Earl Boyd and companion visited old neighbors with a warm welcome. Toronto guests at Milton Robinsons included Mrs. Fred Robinson and others. Health Unit talk by Dr. G W Miller set for June 11. W A group met May 29 with Mrs. Roy Mercer presiding. Mrs. C Kenny played piano. Sunrise service in Saskatoon drew 500 plus attendees. Mizpah benediction closed the meeting followed by tea at Milton Robinsons.
A light verse notes women clothe themselves fully, leaving men deprived of shirts and slacks. It ends with a hopeful forecast that more clothing will arrive soon, easing the patched garments and male suffering.
Kirby residents join Kendal Church anniversary events led by Rev. Mr. Littlewood. Marian McKelvey RN visited nearby. F Brimacombe hosts welcomed guests. Anniversary services planned Sunday June 16 at 3 and 7:30 led by Rev. G W Gardner of Columbus. Rally urged for community and church support.
A series of visits across Starkville Bowmanville and Toronto include Mr and Mrs Lorne Paeden with Mrs L Hoskin and others. Miss Helen Dechert remains teaching for another year. Several families from Bowmanville Oshawa and Consort are noted visiting and holiday travels with the Hallowell and Dechert circles. Sunday School and church attendance appears strong with Miss Helena Hallowell noted.
Ontario plans to resume pre war certification of apples for export by individual orchards to reopen export markets in 1946. Orchards must meet apple maggot control rules and spray as per 1946 calendar including 300 yard hawthorn destruction. Applications due by June 15, 1946, to the Director of the Fruit Branch Toronto. Spray service officials listed for guidance.
Orono beat Hampton 5 to 1 for its first win of the season at Orono Memorial Park. Carl Flintoff and Dean West scored for the locals as they improve and aim to challenge league peers this fall. A close 3 to 2 win over Enniskillen followed at home with Flintoff and West again among the scorers.
Authorized by E A Werry to sell by auction on Lot 13 Con 8 Darlington Township Monday June 17 featuring horses cattle hogs implements and farm equipment. Sale at 1 pm cash terms with Ted Jackson as auctioneer.
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