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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
8
Mrs O Ogden of Clark Union is seriously ill. Visits noted include Mr and Mrs S Thompson and E Farrow with Arthur, and Mrs Frank Ogden and son Orin at Mrs B Millson’s home. Additional gatherings featured Mr and Mrs Wes Stringer, Mr and Mrs Andrew Bandy, and Mr and Mrs J J Stringer at the Chatterton home.
The World Day of Prayer service will be held in Orono town hall on Sunday at 2 00 pm. Organized events invite all residents to join in this service.
Memorial notice recalls Charlie Sutcliffe who died May 23 1939. The message honors him with loving memories and mentions family members missing him while noting he has entered the pearly gates to rest.
A short note invites readers to place ads in the Orono Times to reach local buyers. The message emphasizes the newspaper as an effective marketplace for selling items and services.
LESKARD Mr and Mrs C Goodwin Toronto spent the weekend at home. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Art Tennant on the arrival of a son May 18. Mr and Mrs Henry Cornish and family visited Mrs W Cronish on Sunday. Church service May 26 with speaker J J Mellor. Mr l and Mrs Alec Cain and Terry of Toronto visited Mrs W Cornish. Charles Sanderson Herb Thompson Ronald Jack Bogie Toronto visited with Mr and Mrs T McRoberts Clare Grant Mrs W Loucks Toronto and Miss Doris Warburton Oshawa visited Mr and Mrs Norman Fee. Mrs D Bell returned to Toronto due to illness of daughter Mrs Margaret Glass. Speedy recovery wishes for Mrs Glass.
Mr Ernest Bryson has engaged Jim Stimpson for the season. Mr and Mrs Angus Watson visited A Morrows. Mrs George Forbes visiting Oshawa. Mr Ross Whittaker spent Sunday with George Forbes. Mr and Mrs W DeMil of Oshawa spent Sunday with Mrs John Brown. Mr Thomas Beacock improving. Rev Meachilan from Newtonville preached here. John Allen ill, wishing him speedy recovery. John and Phillip Bigelow with Port Hope relatives toured Ottawa to visit Captain T W Bigelow. Wing Commander G R B Howson, Port Perry native, named senior air staff officer for No 4 training command in Regima.
Many residents are ill with pleurisy and weak after illnesses while others recover at home. A storm caused extensive wind and hail damage to barns between Newtonville and Morrish. Local clubs held meetings at the United and WMS churches with plans for district events, charity drives, and quilting. Several visitors and relatives dropped by, and sympathy was sent for a neighbor’s death.
Local paper highlights a range of bargains in classified ads. Shoppers can find discounted goods, services, and upcoming sale events from multiple merchants. Highlighted items include household goods, clothing, and special offers from area stores.
Starkville society notes list several families visiting and living arrangements across towns including Port Hope Oshawa Bowmanville and Newtonville. Updates mention Mr Wm Robinson improving after illness and hospital stays for Mrs Leslie Reid and Mrs Warren Carson. Toronto trips noted for Mrs J Hallowell.
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