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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
4
A farmer argues in a wartime column that butter shortages may worsen next winter due to scarce farm help and high beef prices driving cows from milk. He suggests margarine as a potential substitute, noting costs, labor, and wartime oil needs, while urging caution and avoiding harm to dairy farmers.
Wartime workplaces adopt fifteen minute rest breaks and canteens to curb fatigue from monotony and hunger. Some plants offer short naps, music, dancing, or meals to refresh workers. Proper breaks improve accuracy and reduce waste, with adjustments for poisonous environments and tasks like chocolate dipping. Wednesday nights see offices working late but also hosting snack visits to stay refreshed.
A light column muses on perennial spring cleaning and how modern ideas could reshape homes. It imagines moveable partitions glass houses and rotating layouts to reduce upkeep and accelerate chores for busy households.
The Orono United Church hosts a Mission Band Haster Tea on Tuesday April 4 with a short programme at 4 o clock followed by tea. Admission 25 cents. All welcome. The program and tea come after the regular monthly meeting of the WMS at 2 45 p.m.
The Orone Horticultural Society holds a card party in Orange Hall on Monday March 27 at 8 00. Euchre and 500 games feature. Admission is 25e. All welcome.
Auction notices list multiple sales of farm stock implements livestock and household effects across Clarke and Hope townships. Dates range March 29 to April 15 1944 with properties owned by Noble Lycett Gilmer Lewis Colville Bristow and others. Auctioneers Jack Reid Ted Jackson and others conduct cash terms where noted.
Annie Armstrong beloved wife of the late C G Armstrong died in Orono on Monday March 20 1944. Funeral from Centre St residence on Wednesday March 22 at 2 30 p m with interment at Orono Cemetery.
Classified ad lists male and female White iMuscovey ducks for sale with contact phone 15297 Ororfosg 9 p.
Kenneth Gills of Orono advertises Cartier oats for sale with contact at phone 5 r 38.
Mixed Timothy and Alfalfa hay including second cutting of Alfalfa. Applied by James Ransberry on Lot 24 Concession 8 Clarke. Parcel reference c-9-p.
A position for a domestic helper in a doctor's residence. Family includes one nine year old child. Apply Mrs. R. W. Graham at 178 Simcoe St. North Oshawa. Telephone 2034-R. ¢-10-p.
Growers interested in expanding cucumber acreage for pickling contact Canadian Canners Ltd. in Bowmanville by mail or phone 782. d-11-e.
All persons having claims against the Estate of Clarinda Moon who died around January 7 1944 are notified to send their names addresses and full particulars of claims to the Executors or their solicitor by March 25 1944. After that date assets will be distributed among those entitled, with only known claims considered. Dated at Orono February 24 1944.
For a term of years a grain and stock farm known as the Colville farm on Lot 35 Con 7 Township of Clarke is available for rent. Apply to Chas EF Awde Orono.
No 9 Home and School Club hosts a Card Party in the Orange Hall Orono on Saturday March 25 starting at 8 o clock A quilt raffle will be drawn Light lunch served Admission 25 cents.
Family of two grown children seeks a capable woman for housework with every convenience. Apply Mrs. Oscar Mills at 707 Simcoe St. North Oshawa or call 2161.
South half Lot 1 Containing about 100 acres with 10 acres hardwood bush and cedar. Creek near buildings. House in good condition. Terms cash. Apply Ernest E. Patterson Administrator Robinson Farrow Estate Newcastle Ontario.
The Oshawa Skating Club presents a grand show at Oshawa Arena at 8 p.m. on Tuesday March 28 featuring solos pairs trio club four and club dances plus the comedy Pistol Packin Mama by Patricia Chowen and Adolph Eyman. Tickets 25c adults 10c children from Roy Winters Cooper's Barber Shop Paynes Lunch Counter and Mercer's Restaurant.
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