Births Cobbledick and Hunter Add Sons in 1941
In Leamington on April 28 1941 Mr and Mrs Hubert S Cobbledick welcomed a son Hunter In Lakefield on April 25 1941 Mr and Mrs Charles Hunter (nee Hazel Cowan) welcomed a son William James Mothers Day falls on May 11 and a proposed water tank project by the Police Trustees aims to boost fire protection for north village property owners.
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Cobbledick
Leamington
Hubert S. Cobbledick
Hunter
Lakefield
Charles Hunter
Hazel Cowan
William James
Orono Merchants Rally to Support People Far and Wide
A reader praises Orono citizens for travel and friendship and notes three local merchants contribute to a broad helping hand. The letter highlights community pride and a unique local effort benefiting others beyond the town.
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Orono
Orono honors three lodge leaders in wartime service
Orono celebrates three residents rising to Grand Lodge posts as districts span from Colborne to Whitby and Madoc to Ontario. Bud Rolph, Billy Riddell, and Neil Porter gain high Masonic and Orange Order roles amid war work and community notices. The issue notes milk price changes, visits, Red Cross meetings, a fishing opener, and upcoming church services.
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Orono
Bud” Rolph
Ontario
A.F
A.M
Colborne
Whitby
Billy” Riddell
Grand Lodge of
Orange Order
Dance at New Castle Community Hall May 2
The Board of Management of New Castle Community Hall will hold a dance in the Community Hall on Friday May 2. By special request Crayford's Orchestra will supply the music for the evening.
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Orono
The
Red Cross Society
Orange Lodge
Board of Management
Newcastle Community Hall
Crayford
Wire Stolen From Rolph's Hardware Case Under Investigation
A thief stole a roll of fence wire from the rear of O W Rolph's Hardware between nine and ten last Wednesday evening. The wire was dragged to the roadway near Miss M E G Waddell's property and loaded into a vehicle. A roadblock stopped traffic at that time. an old Chevrolet with a trailer was seen nearby. Mr Rolph offers to lend a wire stretcher to the thief if he returns. Police are investigating.
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O. W. Rolph
M. E. G. Waddell
McDonald
Rolph
Organization Formed for Girl Guide Movement in Oshawa
A meeting at Mrs. J. J. Mellor's home on April 29 discussed forming a local Girl Guide Movement. Mrs. Hobbs of Oshawa led the session as Divisional Committee representative. A local association was created with President Mrs. M. Staples and officers including Treasurer Mrs. Littlewood and Secretary Mrs. Pirter, Mrs. Drummond, Mrs. McLaren. Captain Miss M. McDowell. Acting Lieutenants Mrs. W. E. Armstrong and Mrs. F. P. Lylett.
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J. J. Mellor
Hobbs
Oshawa
MM. H. Staples
Littlewood
Pirter
Drummond
McLaren
M. McDowell
W. E. Armstrong
Mirs
FP. Lylett
New Taxes Boost Budget Amid War Time Revenue Push
Budget details tax changes across tariffs and excises including a 20 percent tax on motion picture entertainment a 10 percent cap on long distance calls with 50 cent maximum while sugar and glucose duties rise and playing cards new 15 cent pack tax. New tariff concessions to United Kingdom and calls for provincial tax field vacatur accompany an anticipated 300 million dollars in new revenue and a 1.15 billion dollar total revenue forecast with a 618 million dollar deficit.
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United Kingdom
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Orono Meat Market
Hamburg
Auth
Police
Bas Gy
J. Cornish
Dear Myr
Mrs. H. Murray
A. C
Ronald Patterson
Fingal
Toronto
George Mitchell
Elmer Middleton
Edna Best
H. J. Best
Mrs. C. T.miller
Park St. Young People’s Union
Kirby Young People’s Union
L. Cole
Newtonville
Walter Sherwin
Leskard
Mrs. J. Noden
Chicago
Ross Lang
David Morrison
Thompson
Bowmanville
Dr.) Elliott
Mary Thompson
J. J. Gilfillan
Orone
1.C.C.F
Millbrook Lodge
Sergt
W. C. H. Mitchell
Kingston
Ottawa
Independent Order of Oddfellows
St. Saviour’s Church
Bro
D.D. G.M
Composite Lodge
Bros
R. E. Logan
Dr. Sherwin
Norman Allen
Charles Shaw
Benjamin White
Jas. Nixon
Sam Allen
Bro. Mellor
Seasion
Kirby
Chas. R
Knox
Orono Tinshop
Centre St
Park ST. United Church
Rev. S. Littlewood
Winston Churchill
Girl Guide Movement
Armstrong
Peg
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