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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
5
The report states that mining activity occurs in every Canadian province except Prince Edward Island, indicating widespread mineral extraction nationwide while PEI remains without mines.
Value of Canadian mineral production reached 800 218 3856 in 1949, more than twice the 1939 figure, indicating a substantial rise in mining output and economic impact across the sector.
Hampton defeats Orono 2 to 1 in a rough football thriller. Fans call for better practice time as scheduling clashes hinder prep across sports. In girls softball, Orono tops Courtice 17 to 12 with Enid Tennant and Maureen McKenna as battery. Courtice pitcher walks ten times. Newtonville defeats Orono after a first inning rally.
Local society notes list visits among Kendal Oshawa Port Elgin and Belleville residents with families in Orono. Newtonville beats Orono girls 11 to 8 in a rough field game. football practice set for Friday at Orono Park. town softball sees Orono Merchants defeat Forestry entry.
A brief remembrance lists Edna and Albert and family plus Harold Girlie Hesper Hilda Lois Kenneth and Bessie and family, honoring the departed.
The District Horticultural Association invites members and the public to a picnic at Orono Park on Wednesday June 21 at 3 p.m. Officers will preside and Mrs. W E B Davey serves as secretary amid a welcoming gathering.
In Canada last year 351135 babies were born. Of total government expenditures the U S A is spending 34 per cent of defence, Britain 20 per cent, Den mark 14 per cent, and Canada 11 per cent.
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