Farmers Prefer Contract Prices to Floor Price Levels
The Durham County Federation of Agriculture held its annual picnic in Orono Community Memorial Park. Speakers argued for contract prices over floor prices, noting government support and wartime changes, while stressing balanced production to avoid market floods.
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Durham County
Federation of Agriculture
Orono Community Memorial Park
Twelve Moon
Orono
Garnet Rickard
Durham
Amg
W.F. Rickard
M. P
Durham ‘County
Canada
Dominion
R. J. Scott
Farmers’ Co-Operative Company
IM. H. Staples
Scott
King Edward Hotel
Maritimes
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Ottawa
United Nations
Farm For Sale In Clarke Township Ontario
Farm offered at 5300 dollars for 100 acres with clay loam soil and strong fencing. Includes two bank barns driving shed hen house a modern 11 room brick house double garage and a public school on the property. Contact owner Milton Robinson Kendal P. C. Ontario. e 22 p
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Clarke Township
Milton Robinson
Kendal P. C
Ontario
Salvage Collection Drive Announced for July 1
A paper drive is scheduled for Saturday July 1 in Orono Kendal and Pontypool. Residents are urged to gather waste paper rags cardboard and boxes in secure bundles and place them for pickup by the local committee. Call Orone 100 to arrange pickup and help support war effort front line troops expect large demand and every home’s effort matters.
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Orono
Kendal
Pontypool
Pearce Wife Receives Word Of Wounded Husband
Ritn L. J. Pearce's wife Mrs L J Pearce nee Rena Ball learned on June 5 that her husband Rilla L J Pearce was wounded in action. Telegrams say he was wounded in both thighs by shrapnel but no severity details were provided. Pearce enlisted in late June 1943, married in March, and sailed overseas immediately.
Sports Day Celebration in Orono July 3
On Monday July 3 in Community Memorial Park Orono the annual Sports Day begins at 2 30 p m with four softball games including an Orono versus Newcastle girls clash Men from Bowmanville Providence Newtonville and Orono will compete Admission to the ball games is 25 cents In the evening a town hall dance with Russ Creighton s Variety Dance Band will follow Admission to the dance is 50 cents Proceeds go to the Park Board Committee
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Orono ‘Community Memorial Park
Orono
Newcastle
iMen
Bowmanville
Providence
Newtonville
Russ Creighton
Park Board
Church Service at Kirby Withdrawn for Decoration Day
On Sunday June 25 the Kirby church service is cancelled due to the Decoration Day Service at Orono Cemetery. The change affects attendees from Kirby and nearby communities and emphasizes local remembrance events.
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Kirby
Orono
Farmers Exempted in National Manpower Survey
Canada produces a wartime policy keeping farm workers off the national manpower survey while directing selective service to redeploy men from nonessential jobs to vital work. Minister Humphrey Mitchell praises farm women while pledging farm laborers remain undisturbed.
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National Selective Service
Humphery Mitchell
Canada
Card of Thanks for 97th Birthday Wishes
Mr. C. J. Hughson thanks friends for kindness and generous contributions to celebrate his ninety seventh birthday.
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C. J. Hughson
Beaulieu Lodge Gifts Flowers in Memory of Jack
Mr and Mrs W C Crossley thank Orono Lodge 1 C C F No 436 for beautiful flowers presented in memory of their son Jack.
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Orono Lodge
C.C.F
Jack
W.C. Crossley
Local News Briefs Highlight Community Happenings
Mr. Mellor resumes summer duties at Leskard Church. Roy Ball reports a successful cattle sale last Thursday. Gloria Richardson visits Ottawa on vacation. Neil Wood of Ancienne Lorette visits family in town. Oshawa Presbytery youths picnic at Orono Park. Grand Lodge gathering in Toronto hosts Mr. Harry Davey. Walshes attend Haw-Grindall wedding in Toronto. Town clock has run one short for weeks. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Cowan attend Newtonville Newcastle W I. Phasey and David visit Cantrells. Campbelfield and Port Hope visits noted. George Stainton of Toronto visits Clarke Township friends. R. A. Forrester breaks trout record. Civic celebration at Massey honors Albert Houle D F C. Marjorie McLaren and Mrs. Wolford pictured with scroll. Dal Ajax plant paper features Ervan Rainey and Elda Mildred McCreary, now married. Congratulations.
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Massey
Albert Houle
D.F.C
Bar
Sudbury
Houle
Marjorie McLaren
Orono
McLaren
Wolford
Marjorie
North Country
Morgan Wright wed at St George's Newcastle in 1944
Miss Mary Louise Morgan, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. Morgan of Kendal, married L A J C Robert M Wright of Pendleton on June 17 1944 at St George's Anglican Church Newcastle. Rev D R Dewdeney officiated with Edna Morgan as bridesmaid and Leslie Morgan as groomsman. The couple left for a brief honeymoon at Niagara Falls.
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St.George’s Anglican Church
Newcastle
Mary Louise Morgan, Daugher
Robert Morgan
Morgan
Kendal
L.ajc
Robertm. Wright
Pendleton
F. Wright
Mr. Wright
Hamilton
D. R. Dewdeney
Edna Morgan
Leslie Morgan
Niagara Falls
Quiet Wedding at North Runnymede United Church
Elda Mildred McCreary and Ervan Robert Rainey wed on Saturday afternoon June 17 at 2 o clock in the parsonage of North Runnymede United Church. Rev Canning officiated. The bride wore turquoise blue with matching hat and a corsage of Sweetheart roses. The groom is son of Mrs Rainey and the late Robert Rainey. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Fox. The couple will reside in Orono after a trip to Rochester and Western Ontario.
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North Runnymede United Church
Elda Mildred McCreary
Knowles
Milton
McCreary
Glen Fiox
Fox
Rochester
Ontario
Pretty wedding unites Ruby Allin and Kenneth Shackleton
In Kirby United Church on Saturday June 17 Rev. Littlewood joined Ruby June Allin and Kenneth William Shackleton in a ceremony adorned with red and white peonies and orange blossoms. The bride wore a white embossed muslin gown and veil, with red carnations. attendants included Mildred Allin. Best man Gordon Shackleton of Toronto and ushers Gerald Shackleton and John Allin. A reception followed at the bride’s home. couple left for a short wedding trip, bride in an orchid ile two piece dress.
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Kirby United‘Church
S. ‘Littlewood
Ruby June
W. A. Allin
Kenneth William Shackleton
Roland ‘Shackleton
Kirby
Mildred Allin
Gordon Shackleton
Toronto
Audrey Billings
Gerald Shackleton
John Allin
Y.P.U
Historical Research Committee Holds Orono Meeting
The Historical Research Committee led a Friday afternoon gathering in the Council Chamber Orono. Activities included a Milk for Britain Fund donation of 10 dollars, a pantry committee formed, a prize entertainment at the President's home, a varied talk on early settlers, a reading about Orono's naming, music by Mrs. Walsh and others, a singing contest with prizes, lunch, and a final poem and National Anthem as the meeting closed.
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Council
Orono
Hamm
Orone
Orone Maine
J. R. Cooper
H. Walsh
Robin Adair
R. J. Brown
H. Rowe
Walsh
R. H. Brown
Farm Credit Bill Advances to Banking Committee
The Dominion Government’s long term and intermediate credit measure for farmers gains second reading and moves to the Banking Committee. Loans up to 3000 may be made to a total of 250 million with government guarantee against loss. Hon J L Ilsley notes the 250 million cap may rise as the plan operates. Interest charges must not exceed five percent.
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Dominion
J. L Ilsley
Kirby Choir Members Attend Event and Towel Shower
A brief item notes Kirby choir members and North Group attendance with a towel shower anecdote from Kirby W. A. The text hints at a social gathering or church event concluding with a light-hearted communal gesture.
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Kirby
Kirby W. A
W C T U To Lead Program At W M S Picnic
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting led by president Mrs H Walsh discussed upcoming tasks. The group will oversee the W M S picnic program next month and shared updates from an Oshawa executive meeting and White Ribbon Tidings.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
H.walsh
King
W.C.T.U
W.M.S
Oshawa
Walsh
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Roy Ball
Gloria Richardson
R.C.A.F
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W. I
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David
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Visiing
Mr. Cantrell
Campbellcroft
Port Hope
Bewdley
George Stainton
T. Cowan
R. A. Forrester
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Ervan Rainey
Orono W. I
Milk For
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Allin
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