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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

4

Children from all corners compete in township meet

Newcastle Newtonville and rural districts hosted a children’s meet with boys and girls racing in events like rural relays, potato and shoe races, 75 yard dashes, and backward races. Notable participants include Kathleen Jackson Kendal Nora Wieed Rosemary Bostock and Ha zel Farrow with competitors from Orono Crooked Creek and Newcastle.

Kathleen Jackson Kendal Nora Wieed Carol Richreth Rosemary Bostock Orono Helen Hallowell Crooked Creek Annee Stapleton Clarke Union

Garden Hill Girl Com Poises Prize Winning Poem

A young poet from Garden Hill submits a playful verse about choosing a teacher’s wife life over others. The letter from Miss Ona Gardiner asks for consideration and even suggests matchmaking, signed with a flirtatious tone to Mr. Fred W. Trull of Orono.

Garden Hill Girl Garden Hill Ona Gardiner Fred W. Trull Orono

Lawn Bowlers Meeting Planned For Friday Evening

Citizens interested in lawn bowling are invited to attend a meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at Leroy Hamiltons office. Plans will be made for a playing schedule for the bowling green at the park, which Mr. Watson has in good playing condition.

Alli Leroy Hamilton Watson

Newcastle Lions Club Carnival Thanks to Helpers

The Newcastle Lions Club extends thanks to all who assisted with the carnival on Wednesday June 9. The event was a great success and credit goes to members and non club supporters who donated time and help.

Newcastle Lions Club iClub

In Memoriam Morley Cobbledick

In memory of Morley who died one year ago on June 16. He was a flower too young for earth. Sent here for a short time. Sadly missed by Grandpa and Grandma.

Morley Earth

Darling son Morley passes at age two

Eulogy for Morley, beloved son and brother, who died June 16, 1947 at age 2. Parents and Marilyn keep his memory with lines about little hands, a loving heart, and waiting beyond the hill. A family inscription from Mummie and Daddy.

Morley Mummie Daddy Marilyn

June Meetings For WMS Auxiliary And Orono Institute

The June meeting of the Evening Auxiliary of the WMS will be held on Thursday June 17 at the home of Mrs Carl Billings. Members meet at 7 45 PM in the Sunday School room to carpool and bring items for the Overseas base. The Orono Women's Institute holds its monthly meeting Friday June 18 at 2 30 PM with a programme World Citizenship led by Mrs E J Hamm and committee. Roll call is A noted world citizen and members should decide on the Co operative Medical Services outlined at the last meeting by Mr J J Mellor.

W.M.S E. J. Hamm J. J. Mellor

Decoration Day Observed at Orono Cemetery

Decoration Day will be observed on Sunday June 27 at Orono Cemetery. The Fra ternal Societies are invited to join in decorating graves. Services start at 2 30 PM with the Orono Band providing a concert in the afternoon. Local ministers will participate. Pillan to be there.

Orono Pillan

Public auction notices for farms in Clarke Hope townships

Public auction listings show three sales by Jack Reid Auctioneer. Colville Evans & Son offer 3 horses 5 milk cows 36 fat cattle at Lot 25 Con 5 Clarke Township June 25. Ambrose Robingon sale at Lot 34 Con 6 Hope Township June 23 includes 3 horses 11 milk cows 18 fat cattle 8 calves. Whitney Boyd Blizzard Hill Farm Lot 29 Con 7 Clarke Township June 21 features 14 milk cows 1 Hereford bull 24 fat cattle 46 feeder hogs. Cash terms No Reserve.

Clarke Township Oreno Colville Evans & Son Jack Reid Con Hope Township Shiloh Church Ambrose Robingon Jack ‘Reid Kirby Blizzard Hill Farm Whitney Boyd Sharp

Strawberry Festival and PKind Activities At Park St United

Classified reserve notes for the annual Strawberry Festival under the Women’s Association of Park St United Church. Includes a snowplough party on Thursday June 24 with dancing and eats. Also announces Kirby Sunday School picnic Saturday June 19 with 2 PM church assembly and bring plates and baskets.

Women’s Association of Park St. United Church Leskard

Poultry Wanted for Toronto Market Top Prices Offered

Local ad from A. G. Pigott of Orono seeks all kinds of live poultry for the Toronto market. Sellers offered the best prices.

Toronto A. G. Pigott Orono

Two Frame Houses for Cash Sale in Ontario

Two frame houses, well equipped, to be sold for cash. Write to Box 46, Orono, Ontario. c-22.p.

Orono Ontario

Second-head baby carriage sought by Mrs Ernest Green

Mrs Ernest Green of R F K 1 Orono requests a second-head baby carriage as soon as possible. Contact Orono via telephone 86 12 or write to Route 1 Orono.

Ernest Green Orono

Pianos for Sale Mason & Risch Console Model

One like new 5 7 by 37 inch Mason & Risch console piano offered for 397 dollars. Contact Charles H. Peacock at 80 Simcoe Street North Oshawa by phone 251.

Mason & Risch Chas. H. Peacock Simcoe St. North Oshawa

For Sale Pianos Reconditioned Mahogany and Walnut

Eight pianos available in Oshawa all reconditioned and guaranteed priced from 90 dollars. Call 251 for Charles H. Peacock at 80 Simcoe Street North Oshawa to inquire.

Chas. H. Peacock Simcoe St. North Oshawa

Portable and Johnston out board motor for sale

A hand or belt driven portable cement mixer is offered for sale. One Johnston outboard motor, 1% h.p., in good condition is available. Apply to A. H. Stevens, Kendal.

Johnston H.p A. H. Stevens Kendal

Empire Wallpapers and Water Progé Agent Listing

George York of Orone Ontario is presented as an agent for Empire Wallpapers and the Water Progé Wallpapers. The note advertises a portfolio of wallpapers and promises customer satisfaction.

Empire Water Progé

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