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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
4
The report notes Nazi forces claim 457 aircraft were lost in a week over the British Isles while German estimates differ and Britain reportedly suffered over 1,000 losses. A safety note suggests pedestrians carry a red lantern to improve visibility for motorists and reduce accidents.
Canada’s shipyards on the coasts and inland waters have ramped back to full capacity with about 15,000 workers across over forty yards. The plan calls for 65 corvettes and 30 minesweepers costing around 52 million dollars, plus three fast passenger liners converted to armed merchant cruisers at 1.7 million. The cruiser Prince Robert recently captured the Weser off Mexico, boosting morale and proving the strategy viable. Additional vessels and smaller craft are being built or converted for defense, with facilities expanded to meet demand.
Oil drilling expands from New Brunswick to Alberta and the Mackenzie district as exploration grows in Gaspe, Manitoulin, and Saskatchewan. Turner Valley dominates Canada’s output with 7.456 million barrels in 1939, while Peace River tests and provincial schemes push testing in BC and northern regions.
Cecil Lamont argues for chemurgy as a national program to expand wheat applications. He cites U.S. lab investments and private industry uptake, urging a Western Division of the National Research Council to justify public funds. He notes cotton seeds valued at 2 billion and farm products powering industry.
Douglas Campbell reports for RCAF duties in Toronto as Cobourg base artist. Hamilton Township enforces dog confinement for a month due to sheep losses. Bow—manville High's Gordon Elliott injured in car crash on Oct 6. Oshawa fund reaches 119063 with a 25000 boost from R S McLaughlin. Archibald Donachie, Port Hope resident and Glasgow apple buyer, dies. John Lyle, 92, receives cigars at Masonic Past Masters night. 69 years in the order. Red Cross funds in Bowmanville reach 3256.88 of 5000 goal. Port Hope blackout after substation fire. hydro restored by night. Rider accident near North Oshawa. Purdy hip dislocation Nickerson injuries. Oscar R Thomson dies after car crash near Colborne. Marrs Jewelery at Bowmanville robbed. two suspects from Camp Borden remanded.
The undersigned auctioneer presents a public sale from ALEX STEPKOFF at Lot 6 Con 1 Manvers Two. on Tuesday October 22 1940. Goods include Percheron horses total six with harness and farm equipment such as Eureka planter sprayer Massey Harris implements manure spreader and hay equipment plus household items and a Renfrew separator. Sale starts 1 pm sharp S.T. with A E Morton and Ted Jackson as clerks.
The undenrsigned auctioneer sells Lot 23 Can 5 Clarke Township on Wednesday October 23 1940. Items include horses cattle poultry hogs Roots grain and feed implements harness and more with a Massey Harris equipment collection. Sale starts at 1 pm sharp with cash terms. Auctioneers E Youngman Ted Jackson A E Morton.
Edna Robina Roy widow of Dr Neil Colville dies and funeral held at F F Morris Chapel Bowmanville with private interment. Sophia Ann Walters wife of Wm Gerry dies aged 82 and funeral at Armstrongs Oshawa with interment in Orono Cemetery.
In loving memory of Chas Thomas Harris who died October 21 1939 His charming ways and smiling face are a pleasure to recall He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all Sadly missed by Wife and Fam
Farmers in Clarke and Manvers districts may purchase stock and implements at sales planned next week. Sale lists are on page four.
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