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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
3
A reader recalls early marriage at seventeen and a failing love, choosing to stay, grow, and build a happy family. She warns young girls to think and pray before leaping into marriage and to seek cooperation and responsibility for a lasting union.
Ottawa Ski Club members George Grossman and Ron Cardwardine dominated the James I Brewster memorial ski race at Columbia Icefield. Grossman won the mile and a half slalom in 1 37.1 minutes with Cardwardine close behind at 1 39. The field included 19 rivals from Montreal Toronto Calgary Edmonton Jasper and Vancouver as the course traversed the Athabasca Glacier. Lois Woodworth won the ladies section and junior titles went to Jack Bruce and Milton Kaine. The event drew 200 spectators and was praised as a future Canadian ski classic by Jasper Park officials.
Transcribed vintage recipe notes describe Chewy cereal bars with peanut mix baked in pans, plus chocolate macaroons and cream cheese cookies. Each recipe lists ingredients, simple steps, oven temps, and yields, highlighting easy warm weather snacks to serve with tea or coffee.
Home freezers require different defrosting methods than refrigerators. Defrost when frost reaches half an inch and before heavy buildup, ideally with little food inside. Use scraping tools or a dull broad blade while the unit runs, move food as needed, and collect loosened frost on cloths or papers. Disconnect and clear the freezer if a full cleaning is required.
The guide outlines compact freezing, thawing, and defrosting methods. It advises cooling trays, insulating covers, scraping frost, and using cold water for faster melting. A fan speeds defrosting, while wiping water and cleaning surfaces. After defrost, run the unit briefly before restocking, and note older food for first use.
At the CNE a Mother and Daughter Cover Girl competition invites entries. Daughters must be 10 or younger by September 1 and outfits should be smart ready to wear rather than home sewn. Prizes range from 50 to 20 dollars with a September 1 judging and parade in Woman's World at eight in the Coliseum.
The column notes an extended drought with little rain since mid April, affecting crops and livestock in Halton County. It describes cattle with sore feet from dry ground, sparse pasture, and worries about feeding wildlife. It mentions high temperatures, shopping observations, rising unemployment, and a visit to see Scott of the Antarctic, with reflections on Captain Oates and the expedition’s value.
A prim old lady receives a glass of beer and remarks that it resembles medicine her husband has used for 20 years to treat his feet. She notes the odd resemblance and ponders the unusual drink.
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