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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
4
Officials report record spring business at the Reforestation Station in Orono. Three miles of pipeline added to irrigation, well kept facilities, and improving wood lots and hedges show sustained growth and pride for residents and visitors. The superintendent and staff receive praise for past progress and future promise.
The text argues that busy people are more likely to help, noting that busyness breeds sympathy and initiative. It cautions against undervaluing volunteers and quiet community workers, asserting they are busy, capable, and often happy, and that asking a busy person yields better assistance.
The article urges welcoming newcomers to Canada, arguing that immigration supports land use, jobs, and prosperity. It emphasizes shaping government and living policies to show newcomers that Canada is a secure, thriving land, citing the United States as an example of growth through population and resources.
Orono village park thrives after winter cleanup with tennis hardball boys and girls softball football and lawn bowling. The green area, stream and spacious grounds attract many visitors from outside creating strong local advertising.
Orewe announces Garnet Porter will coach local youths in track and field. Porter trained in Toronto schools and the University of Toronto where he won the 100 yard and 220 yard championships for both the university and the province. The community expects clear benefit for Orono children.
Real estate listing outlines a farm with tourist possibilities on Lake Ontario near Port Hope. It includes 80 acres with 10 large rooms in excellent condition, 5 workable acres, balance pasture and bush, and a separate wooded 20-25 acre parcel with a trout stream. Located 5 miles north of Bowmanville just off the pavement.
Orono midgets hosted Bowmanville in a Tuesday exhibition at Orono Park. Keith West started for Orono with H Copping catching as Bowmanville won 15 to 7 in eight innings. Bowmanville seized the big third with five runs, Doug Carleton pitching four innings for Orono. E Brooks caught, D Bate started for Bowmanville, Ferguson and Lane relieved. The local club plans another Bowmanville exhibition next Monday. The Orono Softball League forms with Orono Seniors Juniors Kirby Forestry gophers set to open Thursday with Orono Seniors vs Forestry. The Junior softball team then lost 24 to 12 to Oshawa in nine innings at Orono Park with Bud Hooper pitching two solid innings before Oshawa struck for twelve runs in the third.
Mrs Norman Allin directs a public sale of household furniture at the rear of the Gateway Restaurant King Street West Newcastle on Saturday June 4 at 1 00 pm Terms cash Jack Reid Auctioneer
Classified notices announce a May Day Festival for Avaye y Kendal and Sixth Line schools at Kendal Park Friday May 21 at 2 30 pm with admission. Also a May 27 operetta Sun Bonnet Sue at Town Hall Orono by Albert St Church Oshawa and Park St Church Women’s Aid. charity funds. A home made cooking sale at Orange Hall Orono Saturday May 29 at 2 30 pm by Heath Social Club with a rummage White Elephant table fries cakes tarts and afternoon tea.
A 1949 Premier strawberry crop is for sale by contract. Interested parties should contact R. Manning at Sixth Line Kendal by phone Orono 23 r 8.
A portfolio promotion for wallpapers titled Original White Rose features decorative patterns marketed as waterproof and Empire themed. The notice emphasizes customer satisfaction and visual appeal with brief claims of quality.
J H Brace Vice-Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce nationwide to run Get Out the Vote campaigns for the upcoming federal election. Many boards are already active. Port Hope Board offers free transport for voters and has named Ed Brandwood to assist voter turnout efforts.
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