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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
4
The Orono Women’s Institute invites all women in the community to a regular meeting on Friday October 21 at 2 30 pm in the Council Chamber. The session will cover Our Tweedsmuir History and requested donations of historical items from local residents.
Mrs. Marion Smith announces the engagement of her sister Eleanor Emelina Wright to John David Sweeting Howard. The marriage is set for Saturday October 22 at 4:00 p.m. in St Crispin's Anglican Church Searboro Blafis.
In Orono Smog Monday October 10th caused heavy smoke from burning leaves. Residents ventured onto lawns to tidy fall debris, creating a smoky fog that blanketed Main Street and obscured views for motorists while inviting others to join the leaf burning.
Anniversary services scheduled for Sunday October 16 at 2 30 and 7 30 pm feature Dr Oke as guest speaker. Music by M Newcastle Choir enhances the evening. A pot luck supper follows on Friday evening October 18 at 6 80 pm with 50c and 35e admission for a family friendly meal and entertainment.
Official agent Mr W KE Davey sells Canada Saving Bonds Series 4. Purchases range from $50 to $1000.00. Contact Mr Davey to secure bonds.
Mrs. Donald Myles expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for flowers fruit candy and cards received during hospital stay and at home. She thanks Doctors Austin McKenzie and Fergenson and the hospital nurses and staff for care.
Dead or crippled stock removed free of charge with one hour service. Highest prices for old horses. Call collect Bowermanville 2679. On Cobb Hill, one crosscut saw. Owner may retrieve by proving property and paying expenses. Apply to Clifford Bruton, Orono.
A short note highlights George York as an Ontario agent for Empire Wallpapers and the Water Proof Wallpapers in an original White Rose theme. The message promises a pleasing portfolio of wallpapers and satisfaction.
A sale will be held commencing at 3 p.m. Details are sparse but the notice indicates an event scheduled for the afternoon. The fragment suggests a community sale or auction with no further specifics on location or items.
Saviour's Anglican Church will hold Thankoffering services on Sunday in October with sessions at 9 30 in the morning and 5 p m. Rev Gordon Bruton a former Orono boy will lead the evening service. The Evening Auxiliary meets Thursday October 20 at 8 p m at Mrs Billings home. transportation leaves Mrs Edy Graham's at 7 30 p m.
Sale registers authorized by Mrs. Lyall Corden to sell by public auction at 62 Scugog Street Bowmanville on Saturday October 15 at 1 00 pm. Terms cash. No reserve Jack Reid auctioneer.
Ottawa budgets for 1949 to raise 186 million dollars from tobacco excise tax. The plan targets revenue from cigarette and tobacco products amid ongoing fiscal measures.
A boy’s brown corduroy short jacket, size three years, is missing from either Main Street or Mill Street North. Finder please call 83-71, Orono.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to and including October 22nd, 1949 for the sale of the property house and contents belonging to the Estate of Albert J Bowen late of Orono Ont Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted Address and send tenders to Co T Meller Administrator Orono Ont
A classified notice seeks to sell or trade a Oak Treasure coal stove Hickory box stove and one oil burner heat er plus 200 grain sacks and some soy apples. Apply to Kenneth Hills Orono by phone.
Six room dwelling with furnace on east side Church Street Orono Ontario. Property of the late William H Barrett. Apply to R R Waddell Orono Ontario. p 38-¢
8 inch Hiberwater burner listed as cheap for quick sale. Apply to Andrew Sutch at R. R. 3 Pontypool one mile east of McCrea's. a-a9-p.
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