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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
4
The Ozono Weekly Times is published every Thursday morning by R A Forrester. Rates for Ottawa advertising are available on request. Subscription price is 1.50 dollars. The paper is authorized as second class mail by the Post Office Department and has an established date of January 1937.
A reflective editorial urges thoughtful, independent judgment during elections. It cautions against pressure to loyalties and warns that promises often crack like pie crust. It calls for humane governance, considering rights of all, and shared responsibility.
The essay celebrates Spring’s swift arrival after a harsh winter. It argues that nature acts independently and perfectly, transforming the landscape in days while human efforts fade in importance. It urges humility and to value natural processes over self glory as the seasons rotate.
A nostalgic verse contrasts the old horse powered era with the rise of Henry Ford’s horseless carriages. It laments lost stable life and oats for fuel oil and gas, arguing prosperity has shifted from horses to motors and suggesting wealth today would amaze earlier generations.
The Canadian Statesman column praises Ed Youngman for weekly breezy observations from Pontypool and highlights a Gospel hymn in a St Saviour's Church parade. It also notes a Salvation Army message at Evening Song and advocates neighborliness among Anglican and other Christians amid seeking unity.
Orono senior football opened the 1949 schedule at Orono Park beating Bowmanville 3 to 1. Carl Flintoff and Dean West scored for Orono with a Bowmanville own goal helping the hosts. Graham scored for Bowmanville as Orono set up next at home against Maple Grove.
The opening game of the Orono girls softball team will be played at Orono Community Park on Wednesday evening May 25 with Newtonville as guests. The Orono squad remains nearly the same as last year and seeks to defend their championship title.
The Orono Athletic Association kicks off the season with a 10 AM May 24 event to unveil a midget hardball team for Orono, coached by Ross Gilbart. Bowmanville’s OB_A entrants provide strong opposition as the junior softball schedule and nearby matchups unfold.
Classified notice announces the Eighth Durham County Community Auction at the Sales Barn Orono on Thursday May 19 at 1 pm. Livestock including milkers springers grass cattle calves and pigs plus other items will be offered. Due to high livestock volume no entries accepted after 12 noon. Terms cash. Jack Reid Auctioneer. Also selling by public auction the furniture of the estate of Olga Gibson at 1 pm May 21 at her Main Street Newcastle residence with a 3 room frame bungalow and modern conveniences also cash. Jack Reid Auctioneer.
May Day Festival will be held at Kendal Park on Friday May 27 at 2 30 pm with admission 26 cents. An operetta Sun Bonnet Sue will be shown at the Town Hall Orono on May 27 by Alberta Church Oshawa and Park St Church Building Fund. St Saviour's W A hold an afternoon tea and bake sale on May 25 from 3 to 5 pm in the Sunday School room. Home made cooking sale at Orange Hall on May 28 at 2 30 pm hosted by Heather Social Club. No phone or ders please.
Listings include 95 acres of good land with an 8 room cement block house in excellent condition a 36 by 73 steel barn hen house driving shed and immediate possession asking 6500 Also a taxi business in New Castle with exclusive franchise and a 1949 Monarch Sedan included price 1506 plus mail route contract optional Describes 56 acre wooded property with a wide trout stream timber rights and proximity to Bowmanville noted as desirable for a summer home Located about miles north of Bowmanville off pavement.
Nature lovers visited the Nigar a District weeks ago to see spring blossoms. The local district now Dresses itself in pinkish white apple blossoms along country roads and orchards in full bloom. Wild apple trees bloom abundantly among briars, surpassing pruned trees in fragrance and beauty.
The Evening Auxiliary of Park will hold its May meeting at the TM of i Hooey on Thursday night at 8 o clock. Members and readers are asked to attend.
Fragmentary text indicates a notice about a house rental in Oyono with parties named Aby June and Clifford. The message references a notification to W. 4 Ontario, but details and scope are unreadable.
A portfolio style notice promotes Agent for the Empire Wallpapers and the Water Proof Wallpapers (Original White Rose) with assurances of customer satisfaction and appealing imagery for potential buyers.
The Clarke Township League announces a revised format with four teams. Bill Armstrong arranges the town squad while Lyal Lowery fields a Kirby squad. Nip Cooper tutors the Forestry team and Dane Found leads local juniors as opening play is teased for next week’s Orono Times.
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