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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
5
Corporal and Mrs. John Lowery welcomed a son named Wayne John at Bowmanville Hospital on Sunday February 20 1944.
Linnie Burgess beloved wife of Robert Morgan aged 51 died Sunday February 27 1944. Resting at the home of her mother Mrs James Burgess Main St N until Tuesday noon. Service in St Saviour's Anglican Church Tuesday at 2 30 p m Interment Oratorio Cemetery.
Robert Morgan and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and passing of their beloved wife and mother.
The Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk first flight spanned 120 feet, nearly matching the 138 foot wing spread of Lancasters flown by Trans-Canada Air Lines for the Dominion Government in the North Atlantic Service.
The Orono Police Trustees met in N F Porter's office with full attendance. They approved cooperation with Clarke Township Council to erect a flag pole at the town hall and to paint signs at both ends of town. A E West was reappointed constable for 1944 and bills were ordered paid for fire hall lighting repairs anti freeze and other town services.
The Orono Hydro Electric Commission met with all members present in Neil F Porter's office. They read and adopted the last meeting minutes and paid off the final three debentures, signaling the system may become self supporting with a remaining balance of funds and specific payments listed to H E P C Bowmanville Public Utilities N F Porter and Clarke Township.
Butter rationing is reduced affecting coupons 62 53 due today March 2 and 54 55 valid March 23 and March 30. Many households struggle to obtain butter and oleomargarine should be released in Canada to ease shortages.
Local residents report home improvements and job changes. Mrs. Neil Porter hospitalized in Oshawa after Friday incident. Jim Wood’s car burned, nearly destroyed. Fire and accident notes include Orono school, church renovations, and a plan to turn a Presbyterian church into a Masonic Temple. Local honors and condolences noted along with naval officer training, weathered by Midland residents.
Local women gathered at Kirby United Church for the World Day of Prayer with Rev Littlewood giving a prayer address and Mrs Robert Allen presiding. Wilfred Fisk’s safe return to Canada was announced and he received a service pin for crossing the Atlantic during a risky year. A fire alarm prompted a quick scare but no blaze, and the Good Will Bible Class hosted a social at Park Street United Church with song, readings, and games.
Canada will suspend meat rationing for the moment as government stockpiles rise and production meets wartime needs. Officials warn that rationing could return if beef exports to the United States or heavy overseas shipments resume, though a U S lend lease complicates imports. Canned salmon coupons are said unnecessary for now, but no salmon has reached retailers in Orono.
The Woman's Missionary Society held the World’s Day of Prayer at Park Street Church on Friday February 25 with women from the community joining a worldwide intercession. Mrs M H Staples presided and Miss Sherwin spoke on prayer and continual communion with God. A vocal solo by Mrs A A Drummond and the service ended with the national anthem and benediction. Mrs Chas Miller has returned from Montreal where her husband serves in the Armed Forces.
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