Flu Confines Large Roster to Homes and Beds
A substantial group of residents are housebound and bedridden due to influenza outbreaks, with many needing rest and care at home as local clinics report rising cases.
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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
5
Candidates Nominated as Elections Heat Up
Batch of parties have named their candidates for the upcoming election. Nominations cover multiple parties and offer a preview of the race as campaigns begin in earnest.
Local Whitby Visitors and Weekend Travels Noted
In Whitby and surrounding areas residents report visits and travels to Toronto Port Hope and Brampton. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. VanHorne of Whitby hosting Mrs. Fred Tamblyn, Mr. Alan Paterson visiting from Toronto, and families from Blackstock Montreal and Bowmanville sharing visits with relatives. Community events include a church service parade by the Orono Oddfellows and a fishing contest prize list with local youths winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanHorne
Whitby
Fred Tamblyn
John Armstrong
George Armstrong
Armstrong
Pimmins
Alan Paterson
Toronto
J. A. Paterson
Church St. South
W. N. Buckley
Curtis
Lorne Thompson
Blackstock
W. N. Cobbledick
Stewart Cowan
Douglas
Montreal
Ontario
Eved Tamblyn
Garden Club
Dale
Brampton
John E. Armstrong
Warren K. Cook
Birk’s Lodge
Plevna
Orono Oddfellows Lodge
Park ‘St. United Church
Orono Bamd
Tunn
Joe Kien
Osaca
Alf. Fice
Bowmanville
Bill Armstrong
Keith West
Welcome for new couple and families at community gathering
Mr and Mrs Geo Mercer received warm welcomes at a community presentation continuing from page one. Dorothy was greeted with wishes for happiness and a peaceful, prosperous future in their new home as neighbors extended prayers for health and concord. Newcomers Stephen’s, Barnes’, and Foster families were introduced by Mr William Darlington, followed by dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Stephen’s
Barnes
Wm. Darington
Orono literary society to stage play and events
The third Orono C 8 Literary Society meeting will be May 18 in Town Hall led by Maureen McKenna. A play For Whom the Telephone Rings plus choruses and dances. Admission 25 cents and 10 cents. Proceeds to Park Board. Also WC T U Gold Medal Contest May 1 at Park St United Church School room from 3 66 p m with Glen Allin of Newcastle radio fame. Lunch served. Admission 35 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono C
Maureen McKenna
Park Board
Orono
Wc.t.u
Park St. United
Glen Allin
Newcastle
Radio Fame
Classified Advertisement Offer in Orono Weekly Times
Promote your dusty goods to ready buyers with an affordable classified ad in the Orono Weekly Times. Reach local readers quickly and turn clutter into cash by listing items, services, or notices now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orono Weekly Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Institute of the Blind
Daffodils
Coleman
Gurney
Clare Jewels
Lunn Hardware
Orono, Ont
L. Reid
RED & White
Christie’s
Holland Rusks
Libby
Cadbury’s
Bulldog
Eagle Brand
McLaren
Colgate’s
Devon
Cornish & Miller
Mrs. Geo. Mercer
Orono Tinshop
R. E. Logan
MAIN
Singer Sewing Machines
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Walton St
Port Hope
Port Hone
Basan
Theatre
Lon McCallister, Ed. Gvenn
Peggy Ann Garner
Technicolor
Yvonne Decarlo
George Brent
Slave Girl
Movietone News
Victor Fleming
Rudyard Kipling
Mickey Rooney
Lionel Barrymore
Freddie Bartholomew
United Church
A. E
Eustace
Training Service
Oddfellow’s
Herman Furs
Canada
New Service Cleaners
W. J. Riddell
Rayon
Chintz and Cretonnes
Halt Price
Zac
Heinz Baby Foods
Flowerdale
Prunes
R. BR
Tyrone
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