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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
7
Authorized as Second Class Mail Post Office Department Ottawa Bowser R A Forrester listed as an official recipient or sender in the period notice system with a formal designation and location.
District officials warn that fire protection will not cover properties outside the village until a Township Village agreement is signed. Trustees say the move allows access to County Mutual Aid, urging urgent negotiations to protect unprotected properties and prevent mishaps. Hazardous weekend warning follows about unprecedented travel during Dominion Day and U S Independence Day holidays.
The piece argues the federal government should lead in unemployment relief and public works, noting past shifts of cost sharing with provinces and municipalities. It urges a preemptive, clear policy to prevent fiscal strain if unemployment rises and stresses federal initiative in relief and job creation.
The Canadian National Exhibition and Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies sponsor a colored photography contest to promote fall fairs and farming in Ontario. Prizes total 350 dollars, entries due from agricultural societies sponsoring fairs this year, with winners shown at the 1955 C N E.
Classified notice lists new and used equipment including Bissell trail discs and garden tools. Durham Community Auctions reopens Thursday June 24 at 7 00 pm with weekly sales through summer. Contact Reg Johnson Auctioneer and Gordon Young Ltd for pickups and disposal services.
The Kendal Women's Institute plans a picnic at Coldsprings on Wednesday afternoon July 14. Members should bring a friend and children are invited to Kirby Strawberry Social on Friday July 2. Leskard United Church WA sponsors a Strawberry Social and Variety Concert with Billy Wade on Wednesday June 30 at 5 pm. Adults 85 cents children under 12 40 cents.
The Institute schedules a July 16 bus trip to Peterborough requiring 35 names submitted to Mrs. Bowen or Mrs. W. Cobbledick by July 10. If insufficient, the picnic will be in Orono Park. Bus leaves Orono at 12 30 p.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Fare is 1.50. Open to more than W. I. Members.
Edward Rudd expresses sincere gratitude to friends in Kirby and surrounding area for their kindness and support.
The Ontario Safety League urges keeping the current 50 mph highway limit and has sent the recommendation to a Select Committee of the Ontario Legislature. The committee, led by F. D. Tolchard, includes Chief Constable John Chisholm and other officials, and its report was unanimously endorsed by the league's directors. The group commends the Minister of Highways for resisting calls to raise the limit and urges continued maintenance of the present restriction.
In loving memory of a dear father Mr John Gay who passed away June 22 1946 Always remembered by the children and grandchildren
A 27 page Safety League report argues against a general increase in legal speed limits. It calls for an engineering study on speed zoning for controlled access highways and notes 1952 to 1951 auto accidents rose more in open-country areas than the 6.5% Ontario average. The committee supports local 25 mph limits only after study and praises trucking safety efforts, citing a 7.1% rise in commercial vehicle accidents in 1953 versus 1952.
County Council weighs buying Hatfield Hall as an alternative to extending the Town Hall. Current office space in the Town Hall is deemed inadequate, prompting consideration of options to address space needs.
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