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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 04, 1944
Page
4
The article celebrates the arrival of spring, noting warmer days and the urge to shed winter routines. It praises Orono's Reforestation Station, rockeries, flower plots, cemetery and park, highlighting public spaces and home gardens as sources of beauty and civic pride as residents return to planting and outdoor work.
The Times argues for regular auction events to stimulate trade during wartime shortages. It notes wet weather and crowds for a recent sale, suggests monthly auctions in smaller towns, and contends organized sales benefit sellers buyers and storekeepers alike while preserving cash for groceries.
A local wedding sparked a modern charity charivari led by a volunteer fundraiser. The event at Orange Hall united villagers, neighbors, and the choir. funds were gathered for the couple, with a choir gift and broad good will. The piece praises the peaceful alternative to rowdy ritual and hopes for lasting fellowship.
In loving memory of Charles M Lowden who died May 4 1948 revealed by his wife and family. The notice honors his memory and marks the date of passing with family remembrance.
In loving memory of my dear husband and father Dean Carscadden who died May 6 1943. Gone dear father gone forever we miss your smiling face but you left us to remember none on earth can take your place. A happy home we once enjoyed and the memories are sweet but death has left a loneliness the word can never fill. Ever remembered by his wife and two sons Laverne and Gordon.
Apply to M. E. G. Wad dell at 72 Madison Ave Toronto for garden rental.
Wanted battle for pasture. George Williams of Kendal seeks to lease or acquire grazing land for sheep or cattle. Contact details not provided.
George Butters of Orono facilitates sale or distribution of timber and wagon goods. The note references a team wagon and dry summer wood linked to his dealings in Orono.
House and lot on Church Street South in Orono advertised for sale. Apply to Chas. E. Taylor R. R. No. 2 Orono or call phone 57 x 19 for more details.
A report by the Combined Food Board of Britain, Canada and the United States finds Canadian farm production meeting wartime demand despite labor shortages. Food supplies in Canada exceed prewar 1935 to 1939 levels as overseas requests and export needs rise. Britain’s diet remains healthy thanks to large shipments from Canada and the United States.
100 acre farm for sale in Clarke Township near a creek. Ten acres of hardwood bush with cedar. Building included with a good condition house. Cash terms. Apply to Ernest E Patterson administrator Robinson Farrow Estate Newcastle Ontario. tf.
Prudence Morgan widow of Francis Morgan aged 85 died in Orono on May 8 1944 resting with her daughter Mrs Frank J Hall services at St Saviour s Church at 2 30 p m burial in Orono Cemetery Fred W L Tamblyn aged 64 died April 29 1944 in Bowmanville Hospital husband of Ada Cryderman listed for Orono obituary notice
Bowmanville Legion hosts a dance at the Armouries on Friday May 19 with Sergeant Warmington and his seven piece Veteran's Guard Orchestra providing music.
The Prices Board has announced removal of restrictions on standard undecorated semi porcelain pottery. Price controls remain on mark ups and discounts. Canadian production facilities have expanded in recent years and more articles will reach consumers this year.
The Silver Medal Contest under the W C T U will be held in the Sunday School room of Park Street United Church on Friday evening May 5. Ten contestants participate with a full programme. Lunch will be served to all. Admission is 25 and 10 cents.
Wednesday May 17 sells farm stock and implements the property of Willis Farrow Lot 8 Broken Front 234 miles south of Newton ville on Lake Shore Road cash terms by auctioneer Jack Reid. Friday May 19 sells farm stock and implements the property of Mr Charles Glanville Lot 12 Concession 6th Township of Clarke one concession north of Orono and three miles east cash terms by auctioneer Jack Reid.
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