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Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

2

Use of Dutch As Name Taboo In Language and Style

An Ottawa Journal note discusses the shift from Dutch to Netherlander in reference to the Netherlands. It notes acceptance of Holland and Hollander versus taboo on Dutch and Dutchman and considers habitual usage in captions and everyday speech. It observes cultural phrases like Dutch ovens and Dutch cheese persist despite the naming change.

Holland Ottawa Journal Wilhelmina Netherlands Britain Britannica Dad Bill

Deaths Must Be Reported in Ontario Inquiry

Crown Attorney B C Donnan urged reporting deaths with any doubt of cause during an inquest into Merle Ann Brant’s death. The nine month old Mohawk Reserve girl died after hospital transfer on September 21 and April 5. The coroner ordered an inquest. verdict was death from natural causes.

B. C. Donnan Belleville Merle Ann Brant Johnson Brant J. J. Robertson Donnan

Jeremiah Denounces False Prophets In Jeremiahs View

Sunday school lesson on Jeremiah 23 denounces false prophets who speak in God’s name but mislead people. It details Jeremiah’s call from Anathoth to Jerusalem’s fall, contrasting true spirituality with external sacrifices, and foretells a future shepherd leadership and restoration for Israel.

Jeremiah Jehoiachin B.C Jerusalem Israel Jeresaiah Anathoth Josiah Babylon Lower Egypt Baal God

Fragmented biblical excerpts mix with school garden notes

The text combines religious passages about true prophecy and divine word with a school report on grounds maintenance and pupil planted flora. It mentions the School Act, regulations, grants for agriculture programs, and limits on hiring outside help for funding.

Rural School Grounds in Ontario Show Sparse Upkeep

Ontario’s Department of Education urges a spring drive to improve rural school grounds after a survey of 5,722 schools found only 1,438 have lawns mowed and trees shrubs and flower beds cared for. The survey by Chief Inspector W. K. Greer and Norman Davies shows 2,500 with partial care.

Davies Ontario Department of Education W. K. Greer Norman Davies

Men Embrace Lighter Spring Styles In New York Shops

A survey of leading New York men’s shops shows shoppers gravitating to lighter spring suits and accessories. Women influence men toward bold combinations while avoiding the most bizarre outfits with emphasis on smart, conservative looks. Popular items include wedge canvas shoes and light hair accents, with slate-blue unfinished worsted suits favored by young professionals.

New York

English statesman in South Africa and related crossword clues

A crossword style list featuring clues about an English statesman linked to South Africa, plus a variety of definitions spanning geography, objects, and terms such as minerals, plants, and directional words. The block includes horizontal and vertical entries with references to Latin month days, animal terms, and notable phrases.

South Africa

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