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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 12, 1944

Page

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Catalogue of bull and cow classes and champions

The record lists numerous cattle classes and prize entries from various farms and breeders led by J Cruickshank A Muir & Sons Werry Sons Tamblyn and others. It also notes ration book No 5 distribution dates October 14 to 21 with K stubs required at collection and local volunteer handlers.

Bull E. Werry J. Cruickshank J. W. Bowman A. Muir & Sons Carlos ‘Tamblyn A. Muir Heifer Carlos Tamblyn Bruce Tink A. ‘Muir & Sons Milton J. Tamblyn Neil Mutton & Son J. H. Jose & Sons J. Tamblyn & Sons Milton J. Tamblyn Milton J. Tlamblyn EH. Werry J. H Canada Orono Kendal Leskard

Thank-Offering Meeting Of The W M S At Park Street

The October 3 Autumn Thank-Offering meeting of the Woman s Missionary Society convened in Park Street Church schoolroom with strong attendance. Mrs M H Staples presided as readings on autumn beauty and religious duty were shared. Delegates for Presbyterial Rally were named and fruit jars invited for Fred Victor Mission. Kirby Society invited Orono Auxiliary for Oct 4 meeting.

Wioman’s Missionary Society Park St. Church M. H. Staples Staples W. Armstrong Newstonville Drummond Hall Fred Victor W.A Kirby Society Orono Press Community Delve

Local News Briefs From Rochestor And District

Local items report visits by Mr and Mrs Snodgrass Rochester NY and Mr and Mrs Stanley Bruton Toronto to relatives. Park Street United Church announces October 22 services with Rev C Clare Oke guest preacher. Ed Neilson rents Kumrite rear shop for hot dish mats. Blyth Construction crews grade gully for new retaining wall at tannery hill bridge. Park Lit Church Young People’s Union plans activities for coming year. Mrs West and daughter Margaret visit Toronto. telegram confirms son Stephen West killed in action in France during World War II.

Park St. United Church Clare Oke Blyth Construction Company Tannery Hill Bridge Young People’s Union of Park Lit Alma Emeory Christian Fellowship Audrey Billings Dick Morton Glen Hancock West Margaret Toronto A. E. West

Victory Bonds district details and drive plan in Durham County

The Durham County unit covers Newcastle Orono and Clarke Township with a district committee led by J. J. Mellor and local chairs. The campaign runs October 23 to November 11 seeking 210000 dollars. It urges citizens to invest in Victory Bonds for higher returns than savings and to convert older Dominion bonds into the coming loan while urging full participation and responsible buying.

Durham Newcastle Oreno Clarke Township J. J Mellor W. J. Riddell North W. E. Davey Sian Payne Orono J. J. Mellor C. R. Carveth Arnold Wade Savings Bank Dominion of Canada

October Ration Time Table for Sugar Butter and Preserves

Sugar red coupons 80 to 43 now valid with 1 pound sugar value. Canning sugar F1 to F10 valid until December 31 1944. New valid dates include coupons 44 45 October 26 78 79 October 12 80 81 October 12 82 83 October 26. Coupons 78 79 80 81 expire October 31. Butter ½ pound per coupon from 78 79 80 81. Coupons 17 to 30 valid with 31 32 Oct 26 for preserves sweet spreads or sugar. Grapefruit preserves in grass return to ration list October 15. All Ration Books 3 4 expire December 31 1944.

King and Allied Commanders Visit France in HMS Arethusa

On June 16 King George VI accompanied by Admiral Ramsey and Admiral Cunningham sailed to France aboard HMS Arethusa. He visited General Montgomery's Headquarters and decorated naval and army officers in the field. The photograph shows the King on the bridge talking with Sir Allen Lascelles, with Major General Laycock nearby.

George VI Bertram Ramsey Andrew Cunningham H.M.S. Arethusa France Montgomery S. Arethusa Allen Lascelles Laycock

Apply Now For War Service Gratuity Details Given

Former Canadian servicemen and dependants of deceased servicemen may apply for the war service gratuity of 7.50 per month for western hemisphere service and 15 per month for overseas service. Payments start January 1, 1945, with applications accepted now at national defence headquarters.

National Defence Headquarters

Orono Public School Sports Event Winners

The regular meeting at Orange Hall discussed war work speeding up. Volunteers are urged to quilt sew and knit for winter needs including socks eloves and knickers. Funds are sought for overseas Christmas boxes and a bazaar to raise money and supply items for sale.

Orange Hall Hesper Dean Herb, Murray Orono Times

Salvation Army Drive In Orono Raises 195 For Charity

The Orono canvas for Salvation Army aid yielded 195 dollars. The committee credits the tireless work of Mrs. J. C. Gamey Mrs. R. H. Brown Mrs. Wm Cobble dick and Mrs. Evelyn Hall. Adjutant Hart in Bowmanville received the funds.

Orono Salvation Army J. C. Gamey R. H. Brown Wm.Cobbledick Evelyn Hall Adjutant Hart Bowmanville

Orono Public School Sports Day Winners Listed

Readable results show multiple events with winners across grades including 50 yard dash winners Bob Hall and Grace Gamsby for boys and girls respectively. Champions include Shirley Flintoff as champion girl and Raye West as champion boy, with War Saving Stamp prizes. Various events feature pairs in three legged races wheelbarrow races shoe kick and sack races across boys and girls, Grade 1 and Grade 2 groups.

Gerald Rainey Charles Armstrong Donald Mercer Shirley Flintoff Betty Winter Blanche ‘Smith Brian O’boyle Raye West George Jones Maureen McKenna Connie Mitchell Marguerite Rutherford Jean Rainey Kay Gamsby Howard Wood Joyce Sutton Kay McKenna Kathleen Gamsby Barbara Rolph Bob Hall Keith West Grace Gamsby Carol Jones Doris Smith Harry Lynch Bill Armstrong Marvin Lunn Denny Lynch Donald McLaren Edna Goode Denny ‘Lynch Harry ‘Lynch Bunny Lynch Dick Gibb Joan Bruton Bunny Lunn Marjorie White June Neilson Grace* Gamsby

Potatoes Yield Record Earns Chelmsford Grower Gold Watch

Paul Legault of Chelmsford tops a show banquet prize list with a record 628 bushels per acre from one acre of Chippewa potatoes. The event, hosted by the Sudbury Rotary Club, was attended by Ontario Department of Agriculture officials and Crop Improvement Association members earning praise for high yields across the province.

Paul Legault Chelmsford Sudbury Rotary Club Rotary Club R.E. Goodin Ontario Department of Agriculture Toronto Sudbury Tario Department of Agriculture Ontario Crop Improvement Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

C.F Orono Fai J. H. Jose M. J. Tamblyn Mrs. Snodgrass Rochester, N. Y Mrs. Rainey Stanley Bruton L. Bruton W. B. Durrell Roddy Guelph W. ‘W. Sherwin Ed. Neilson Kumrite Apartments Orono Chamber of Commerce Kumrite Mionday Jrono the King RED Cross News Orono Public School Everett Couvier Doreen White Bill Smith Betty Alldread Marian Barnball Jim Gamsby Everett ‘Couvier Beth Burgess Diana Phasey Doreen Alldread Max Burgess Mary Ann Armstrong Ann Best Viola Alldread Marie Lewis Douglas Lycett Winning
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