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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1946
Page
4
The Woman's Association at Park Street Church hosted an old fashioned strawberry festival despite rationing pressures. Volunteers donated butter and sugar as part of food controls while birds also show interest in the harvest. A playful tactic involved hanging newspapers to deter birds, with a suggestion to place cream to entice them away.
The article lauds Orono Community Park and the nearby Reforestation Station, noting public support grew after initial opposition. It praises efforts by Dr Colville and others, school concerts, field days, and urges residents to promote the park to attract visitors and boost town morale.
A Farmer's Federation member notes rising prices and wages as drivers of higher costs. He highlights the 200 plus dollar grain binder rise to 375 and predicts further food price increases while salaried workers face a higher cost of living. Blame is placed on labor, prices, and capitalists.
Beatrice Thompson daughter of the late Harvey and Mrs Thompson of Newtonville married Raymond Hughes son of Mrs Hughes and the late Mr Charles Hughes in St Columba United Church Toronto. Rev W A McTaggart officiated with uncle Roy Mercer Kendal Ontario giving the bride. The couple plan a trip to Northern Ontario then reside in Port Hope. A later note recalls a Park Street United Church strawberry festival with Orono Brass Band providing music and a large turnout.
Ralph and Elia Geach announce a daughter born at Bowmanville Hospital on Monday June 17. Joanne Hayelen, daughter of Sharpy and Grace Keane, born at Oshawa Hospital on June 28 1946. Charlie and Mrs Miller welcome a son born in Oshawa Hospital on June 28 1946.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F. Duncan announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Martha to Lloyd John Crabbe. The couple plans a July 20 wedding.
John Gay husband of the late Martha Ann Ball died in Bowmanville at 67. Funeral service held June 25th at 2 30 p.m. at Morris Funeral Chapel with interment at Orone Cemetery.
The Board of Management of Newcastle Community holds a dance in the Common Hall on Friday June 28. Russ Creighton’s Walleby Dance Band will perform. Admission is 50e.
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