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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 13, 1948
Page
4
A long ago reflection on how mechanization transforms road building in the province. The piece notes that large machines cut through farm lands to create faster, safer highways, possibly attracting American tourists, while warning of debt and congestion as motor travel rises.
The Park Street Sabbath School children joined the adult congregation for a Sunday Mother's Day program. Mrs A A Drummond led intermediate scholars using banners to illustrate virtues. Mrs Drummond and Rev A E Eustace gave informative stories.
Mrs. E. Johnson of Millbrook celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday April 25. She is the mother of Mrs. John Rowland and Miss Johnson of Gravel Road. The community lists several other elderly residents including Mrs. R. Armstrong 95 and Mrs. James Stewart 98.
Mrs N Little and Alec were home for the week end. Mrs B Alexander returned from Tor onto visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bell visited L D Bell and Miss Hilda Bell. Mr and Mrs Vance Allen and family of Orono visited Wim Mercer and E Conorux i. Mr Schofield and Mr Beeton of Oshawa called on Jas Swarbrick and presented a table champ. Glover family and Miss Georgina Darlington joined others for Mother's Day with the Darlington and Mercer households. Kendal church Mothers Day service led by Mrs H A Bunt featured a sermon on Knowledge of the Lord and pennants displayed by Miss Inez Gordon and Miss Grace Mercer. Arthur Bell sang a solo with Mrs Wm Jackson at the organ. The baby daughter of Gus Wilson was baptised Margaret Leone.
Shields, a farmer from Ida in Cavan Township and former Cavan Township Reeve, accepted the Liberal nomination and urged supporters to back him to win Durham. He spoke of fair fight, promised effort, and received an ovation before the meeting closed with God Save the King.
The third Orono C S L Literary Society meeting is set for May 18 at 8 p.m. in Town Hall with Memreen McKenna leading a play For Whom the Telephone Rings plus choruses recitations dances and music. Admission 25c and 10c proceeds to the Park Board. The Orono W C T U Gold Medal Contest is on Friday May 14 at 8 p.m. at Park Street United Church Sunday School room with eight contestants and a radio feature by Glen Allin Newcastle. Lunch served admission 25c and 15c.
Mrs Sidney Hughes extends thanks to Dr and Mrs McKenzie Rebekah Lodge Forestry girls Tom Lewis Mrs Harness Mrs Ron and Nelle Hall Mrs Ernie Green and many friends who visited sent cards and gifts during hospitalization in Bowmanville Ontario May 10 1948. Mr and Mrs W Martin and family of Orono express heartfelt thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for kindness sympathy and floral tributes after the loss of a daughter and sister thanking Heather Rebekah Lodge and Rev A E Eustace for comforting words.
The May meeting of the Evening Auxiliary is set for May 20 at 8:00 p.m. at Mrs. C McLaren's home with Rev A E Eustace as guest speaker. A tennis club planning meeting will follow for all interested at the Orono Times office that same evening at eight.
An agent showcases the Empire Wallpapers and Water Proof Wallpapers collection titled Original White Rose. The portfolio emphasizes appealing designs and confident customer satisfaction.
The estate of Orma Al Mbrick Gamsby late of Orono in Clarke Township Durham County retired farmer died in Bowmanville on March 20 1948 under The Trustee Act RS C 1937 Chapter 165 Section 51.
Hazel Marguerite Hardcastle died May 4 1948 at Hamilton Hospital after a six month illness. She was 30, born December 16 1917 in Darlington Township. Survived by husband Percy Lawrence Hardcastle two sons Ronald and Everett and six siblings. Funeral May 7 at United Church Orono with Heather Rebekah Lodge involvement. Interment in Orono Cemetery. pallbearers were her brothers Clarence Leonard Clifford Ted Stanley and Neil.
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