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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
12
The Orono Weekly Times announces its authorization as second class mail from Ottawa. Advertising rates are available on request. Established 1937 with founder and publishers R A Forrester and R C Forrester.
At the last regular Township Council meeting Mr. E. R. Woodyard, for the Orono Police Trustees, urged drainage and widening of Church Street South to curb spring flooding and ease winter travel. The plan would get 50 percent funding from the Provincial District of Highways, with the township covering the rest, and included oiling Main Street to the town limit. The discussion also touched on continuing education and its role in adult development and civic responsibility.
The regular meeting will be held Friday May 16 at 2 00 p m. Installation of officers. Mrs Wm Armstrong will show pictures. All welcome. Convenors Mrs R E Logan and Mrs C Cooper.
Mr. and Mrs. Hesper Dean of Orono announce the engagement of their daughter Lois Yvonne to William Gerald Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cox of Bowmanville. The marriage is set for Orono United Church on Saturday May 31 at 3 p.m.
The Salvation Army marks 70 years of activity in Canada with Operation 70. The flag began in London Ontario in 1862 and now flies from coast to coast. Commissioner calls for pioneering effort and Christian commandos to tackle current evils and expand corps and services.
Public notices announce auctions at several Ontario farms led by Jack Reid. Brown and Aldred estates sell farming gear, horses, cattle, hay, and machinery with cash, no reserve terms. Listings include Bewdley Rosevear Darling ton with cattle, tractor, and farm equipment.
Clarke Union Home and School Club holds a regular meeting Friday at 8 30 p m May 16 notice there is a request for good used clean clothing for overseas relief items accepted at Mrs J Lycett home by early June emphasis warm clothing as winter approaches in Korea Japan Germany and Greece obituary Forbes May 16 1949 in memoriam card of thanks Wm Cobbledick family thanks for sympathy and help dog lost blonde spaniel Robbie in Orono contact Dave Murray 3191 Newcastle Poni
Elizabeth Stinson and family express sincere thanks to relatives friends neighbours and the legion for beautiful floral tributes and other kindnesses shown after the death of their husband and father.
In loving memory of Margaret Forbes who passed away May 16, 1949. She lies in peaceful sleep and her memory will be kept. Ever remembered by Marion, Nellie, and Eleanora.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Samuel George Cowan who died around April 8 1951. Creditors must send their names addresses and full particulars of claims and securities held to the administrator or solicitor by May 17 1952. After that date assets will be distributed among those with known claims.
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