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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
4
A Call for Fair Debate as Election Nears
The piece urges temperate coverage and fair presentation of major issues such as health housing and education while noting voters drift from rigid party loyalties. It argues against abstention and stresses that all should exercise the franchise even amid unresolved political questions.
Maytime musings urge patience through changing seasons
A nostalgic verse reflecting on spring renewal and endurance through hardship. It notes May's arrival as a tonic against cold, fear, and taxes, urging steady steps to regain energy, hope, and purpose, with a nod to 1948 wisdom about waiting for summer’s playtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter
Ontario's industrial dream and the steel surge ahead
A stirring piece urges Ontario to seize its steel and other essentials to fuel Canada's prosperity. It envisions an unprecedented industrial expansion with full employment for technicians, miners, farmers, woodsmen, and artisans, stressing work pressure over scarcity as prosperity rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
U. S
Ontario
The New Look and Old Habits in Fashion History
The essay contrasts the cyclical nature of fashion with timeless habits from church customs to footwear. It notes how smoking in church, dogs in pews, button boots, lugs, oxford shoes, and evolving hats and collars reflect recurring “new look” trends that replace today with tomorrow.
Major J W Foote Sets Election Platform for Ontario Vote
Major J W Foote VC Progressive Conservative candidate speaks to Durham County voters via press release before the June 7 1948 Ontario election. He urges electors to judge Premier George Drews expansion programme including hydro development and broad government powers, and outlines aims in agriculture education labor and social security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham County
Major John W. Foote
V.C
Major Foote
Drew
Canada
George Drew
Ontario
Liberal
CCF
May community meetings and events announced in Orono
Classified notices invite ladies toDrone Women Institute May 21 meeting at Town Hall 2 30 p m with program Old Fashioned Days in a Country Home Evening Auxiliary hosts May 20 at Mrs C McLarens home Rev Eus tace speaker Monthly bale contributions requested Heather Social Club Dance May 21 at Town Hall Roy Orresters band 7 piece 50c Tennis club formation meeting May 20 8 00 p m at Orono Times office all welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drone ‘Women’s Institute
Heather Social ‘Club
Rono ‘Town Hall
Roy Orrester
Orono Times
George York Ontario Drone Agent for Empire Wallpapers
A brief note highlights George York of Ontario as a drone agent connected with the Empire Wallpapers and the Water Proof Wallpapers (Original White Rose). The message promotes a portfolio of wallpapers and promises satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
For Sale Mixed Hardwood and Edgings in Ponty Pool
Mixed hardwood sold in 4 foot lengths or resawed to 12 or 16 inch pieces. Softwood edgings also available. Delivered. Contact N. Curtis Ponty Pool phone 817.10 Orono. c-18-p
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Curtis
Pontypool
Orono
Beatty Copper Tub Electric Washing Machine Listed
Henry Cornish of Orono advertises a Beatty copper tub electric washing machine in good condition with contact phone 35 10 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty
Henry ‘Cornish
Orono
Help Wanted for General House Work in Orono
Woman job seeker seeks general house work for Mrs. Kenneth Hills in Orono. Apply by calling 5 r 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hills
Orono
Unity in politics guides June 7 election
The speaker emphasizes unity over divided counsel as the path to prosperity and calls for support in the June 7 vote. He states Premier Drew will likely be returned to power and expresses confidence in securing public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCF
Jolliffe
Gan
Pulline
Drew Will Wun
Lost skits on highway 85 may 1 between Pontypool and Orono
A missing item notice reports a lost pair of skits on highway 85 between Pontypool and Orono on May 1. Reward offered and contact through Orono Times at phone 9 r1 for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway No. 85
Pontypool
Orono
Furniture Sale At Orono And Crooked Creek Store Event
Auction notice for Mrs. John Crysdale property at Crooked Creek Store and Max Stapleton sale at Exhibition Grounds Orono on May 24 and May 29. Items include modern and antique furniture dishes bedding glassware tools two vehicles a 1984 Ford V-8 and a 1940 International truck plus 544 ton licences. Auctioneers Jack Reid and D S T. Terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Stapleton
Orono
D.S.T
Dack Reid
John Crysdale
Crooked Creek
Jack Reid
Estate of Orma Al Mbricky Gamsby
Creditors and others with claims against the estate of Orma Al Mbricky Gamsby who died March 20 1948 at Bowmanville must send particulars and proof to the undersigned by June 7 1948. After that date assets will be distributed to the claimants received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orma Almbrick Gamsby
Orono
Clarke
Durham
Bowmanville
R.S.C
Nstate
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Oreno Weekly Times
Times Office
R. A. Forrester
J. W. Foote
Liberal Party
Oliver
Ontario Liberal Association
Liberal Election Board
the Mouse
George
York
F. Duncan
McLaughlin
Goal & Supplies
Oshawa
Port Hope
Jeanne Crain
Dan Dailey
Zane Grey
Robert Young
Maureen O'Hara
Clifton Webb
Toronto
Ant Expe
R. L. Myles
Lawrence C. Mason
King Street West
Gilpin & Co. Insulation Contractors
Bloer &J. West
George Waddell
P.O
Professional Directory
A. F. McKenzie
Grono
Lawrence C. Mason, B.A
Bowmanville, Ont
W.F. Ward
Notary
Ont
W. W. Sherwin
Orone
J. C. Gamey
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co
Dominion of Canada General Hartford Fire Insurance
Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance
Dane
Orono Phone & In
Leroy Hamilton
Insurance
Main St. Orono
Fred Lycett Orono
Ted Jackson
Port Perry
E. Morton
Orore
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