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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
4
The Ozono Weekly Times published every Thursday morning with advertising rates on request. R A Forrester serves as publisher from the Times office. Established January 1937.
May and likely June bring the driest period in over a century causing grave concern. Agriculture faces losses as hay growth falters and small fruits like strawberries become scarce without timely rain. Farmers bear the brunt, though urban gardens suffer too, and calls for rain fall are urgent.
The Orono Midget baseball team lost a close 6 5 battle to Port Hope after leading until the seventh inning. Earlier Orono beat Bowmanville 22 to 3 as they push for a playoff spot. The Orono softball squad strengthened its league position with wins and a high scoring game, while a schedule of upcoming events features field day and multiple matches at Orono Park.
A well attended meeting marked the close of a successful season for Heather Rebekah Lodge. Officers were nominated for the ensuing term and business was discussed. Sister Hattie Wilson reported on the Grand Lodge session and Sister Mae Allin added encouragement. The group highlighted Oddfellows Homes Hospital Bedventure and C P and T Fond. Members were urged to submit blood tests to aid transfusions.
The Orono Women’s Institute highlights the library above the fire hall as a continuing education source for all ages. Membership costs $1.00 annually, granting access to literature, reference works, and modern reading while members help serve on the Library Board and as librarians.
Mrs Jakeman is at Bowman Wile Hospital. George White, brother of Benjamin White of Orono, and several Orono residents including Mrs William Armstrong Mrs Kerneth Gamsby Mrs Dame Found and daughter Mary Miss Alice Bassner attended the Seholes Harbly wedding on Saturday. He passed away Wednesday evening at his residence at Mc Creas.
Weather permitting an open air Gospel Service will be held at Orono Community Park at 3 06 p m on Sunday July 3 under the Orono Gospel Mission Clarke District L O L Church service at Kirby United Church Sunday July 3 at 3 00 p m Lodges meet 2 30 Blackstock flute band to lead parade Rev A K Eustace speaker Clarke Church W A Anniversary Services Sunday July 3 at 2 30 and 7 30 p m with Rev Henderson guest speaker plus music and electricity dedication Tea and bazaar with aprons home cooking and children s wear July 6 3 0 to 5 0 0 p m Newcastle Community Hall admission 25c Clarke Church W A Tea Cream Social July 5 6 30 p m Carveth show pictures and local talent admission 50c proceeds for electricity
Milford Sherwin expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for cards powers candy and gifts and to those who offered acts of kindness during his illness in Oshawa Hospital with special thanks to blood donors.
In loving memory of a dear father George William Henry Pone who passed away on July 2 1948 The rolling stream of life goes on but still the vacant chair recalls the time the voice the smile of him who once sat there We who loved you sadly miss you Livingly remembered by son and daughter and son in law George Fither and William
The young girl served as flower girl on June 18 wearing a white Swiss eyelet dress with cardinal red velvet streamers and elbow length eyelet mittens. She carried a white wicker basket filled with fleurs amour and stephanotis, tied with red ribbon.
The Estate of Stanley Glover will auction household effects at his Newtonville residence on Saturday July 2 at 6 30 pm cash no reserve. The 11th Durham County Community Auction comes to the Sales Barn Orono on Thursday June 20 at 7 pm sharp with no sale until July 28 and cash terms. Adam Keane of Clarke Township near Orono offers standing hay machinery and grains at July 1 7 30 pm cash no reserve with Jack Reid as auctioneer.
Classified note announces Myrtle Green's Grocery Store opening opposite the Orono Creamery with invitation to browse and offer of delivery if required.
The office of R. R. Waddell K C in Orono will be closed from July 1 to July 16 1949 inclusive.
The writer states they have disposed of their insurance business and turned it over to Mr. Neil F Porter who will look after client interests from July 1 1949. They thank friends for loyal support and solicit continued patronage for Porter.
A notice states that the lowest or any tender may not be accepted for wiring work. Bids are invited with no guarantee of award, and the project scope is described in the tender call.
An advertising note promotes wallpaper portfolios by Agent for the Empire and Water Proof Wallpapers, highlighting original White Rose designs and evening themes to attract potential clients.
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