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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
2
Ottawa edition notes weekly publication in Orono Ontario with Thursday release cadence. Office on Main Street and phone listed, established 1938 by R A Forrester.
Orono Junior Band hosts its second Sunday afternoon concert at 2 30 pm in Township Hall. Attendance will boost the group as they aim to break even by year end. Community spirit is encouraged and participation is sought for summer sports programs with coaches and managers needed for area ball teams.
The article argues voters will focus on party policies as new leaders lack track records. It says personalities will matter but policy should guide choices. Voters are now more aware of national and world affairs due to intensified news coverage and deserve clear policy statements from parties on major national issues.
The Oshawa Times notes how Canada's federal governance and revenues have evolved from 1867 to 1967 68. It highlights population growth from 3.5 million to over 11 million voters, total federal revenues rising from about 13 million to around 10.5 billion, and major revenue shifts from customs duties to personal income tax. It also compares government structure with 13 departments and a 24‑member cabinet in 1867 to modern times, and mentions ongoing debate over federal spending and accountability.
Sermon by Rev Basil E Long on Caleb and Joshua. It contrasts fearful scouts with fearless, faithful followers who trust God when facing daunting lands. The talk urges discovering life purpose, developing an unwavering spirit, and letting God fill the rest after our best efforts.
Edna West died April 11 at Bowermanville Memorial Hospital at age sixty one. Former Edna Christina Dean, she was married to Albert E. West and survived by five sons Junior Dean Raye Keith and Ronnie and a daughter Donna. Also surviving are two brothers Harold and Hesper Dean and eighteen grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p.m. April 13 at Barlow Funeral Home Orono with Rev Basil Long officiating. Interment Orono Cemetery. Pallbearers named Roughley Neal Mercer Dean Found Armstrong.
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