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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
4
Weekly notice from the Times Office Orono Ontario advertising page states rates on request and a subscription price of 1.25 dollars. It lists phone numbers 21 r1 and 70 r1 for inquiries.
A community salvage collection will take place Saturday July 1 in Orono Kendal and Pontypool. Residents are urged to gather magazines newspapers old rags cardboard boxes and brown paper for overseas shipping needs. Bundles should be tied with stout cord and left out for pickup. call Orono 100 to notify local committee.
Decoration Day crowd at Orono Cemetery applauds the reenergized band once more proving Orono’s vitality. The Citizens’ Band, famed for Toronto Exhibition and 12th of July parades, survived war losses and now shows life in the little town.
June brings strawberries praised for eating fresh or in preserves amid wartime rationing. Festivals like Park Street United Church’s have faded due to sugar and tea limits. Rain and labor constraints affect picking, but prices may rise as growers cope with shortages.
The writer warns against false optimism about a 1945 end to the war. They note optimistic rumors from Allied advances on France Italy and the East but say battles can swing quickly and reserve forces may stall progress. Until clear signs of German collapse appear, no certainty about ending this year should be expected.
A West Middlesex hurricane last Friday flattened farm barns and damaged many buildings. The paper urges collective aid from Ontario farmers, noting insurance and government help while proposing a county wide fund to support affected families and reduce individual burden. The piece ends with sympathy and a call for action.
A large group gathered at Leskard school on Tuesday evening June 27 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Everett Stapleton. The couple received a mantle clock a floor lamp and a smoking stand as gifts and the evening included dancing and a heartfelt address from friends praising their citizenship and community spirit.
Mary Burton widow of William Murray and mother of Roy in Kingston and iHerb in Orono dies on Saturday June 24 1944 in Kingston. Her death is reported by local sources and the family will hold funeral arrangements.
Mrs. C Cooper expresses grateful thanks for the kindness shown by friends and neighbours during her recent illness and to her family for support.
The family of the late Mrs. Walter R. Sherwin expresses sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the death of their mother.
Seed buckwheat offered by J. H. Davey in Orono and Hay for sale via Geo. Butters also in Orono. Contact numbers included as 54-5 for inquiries.
One year-old black and white Holstein stray found on the premises of Mr. Lawrence Greenwood Lot 14 Con 6 Clarke Township. Owner may claim by proving property and paying expenses. c-238-¢.
Mrs Serl expresses sincere thanks to the Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Women's Association, friends and neighbors for letters cards and expressions of sympathy following her accident.
Short obituary poem recalling a mother and grandmother who died June 28 1948. Family and grandchildren remember her loving presence and express belief they will meet again in Heaven beyond toil and strife. The verse emphasizes a longing reunion and cherished memories.
The notice lists properties such as Sixteen Acre Farm Stone House Barn Chicken House Driving Barn and an Eighth Line property under Clarke. Applications directed to W. R. Dent at 237 Delaware Ave Toronto Ont.
From the premises at Lot 13 Con 7 Clarke Township two yearling steers one Pol Angus and one red Short horn were missing during the forepart of June. Anyone knowing their whereabouts kindly notify Stanley Chapman Kirby Orono phone 517 20.
The Orone Flour Mill will be closed on Saturday July 1st instead of Monday July 3rd as previously planned. Local workers and operations adjust to the weekend closure.
The article notes how the Orono and Durham County areas align with West Middlesex amid broad social impact. It warns Ontario will keenly feel the calamity from last Friday’s storm, signaling widespread distress and community strain.
The piece weighs the Liberal stance in Ottawa against Saskatchewan voters choosing the CCF. It argues for balancing Labour and Capital and notes socialism may alarm both sides. It suggests the CCF could shape Canada’s future, perhaps as strong opposition or governing body, with shared goals of greatest good for the greatest number.
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