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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 21, 1943

Page

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Park Street United Church Anniversary Hailed By Toronto Guest

Rev Milton Sanderson of North Parkdale United Church Toronto spoke at Park Street United Church anniversary services to a large audience. Local parishioners and St Saviour township friends joined the morning and evening gatherings as flowers and choir numbers enriched the event. An offering of four hundred dollars was set, with about three hundred forty five dollars received by the following Monday.

Milton Sanderson Toronto United Church Park St North Parkdale United ‘Church Swere Sanderson Enniskillen Wim. Riddell Mr. Littlewood

Ontario Creameries Report Sees Strong Butter Production Rise

Production of butter is well maintained across Ontario with some areas showing higher figures than last year. Cream quality has improved and fluid milk demand is reducing shipments to creameries. In London drought and grain shortages press milk output, while Chatham Windsor Sarnia and Barrie Owens Sound show solid seasonal production. Creameries await Wartime Prices and Trade Board order revisions.

Ontario Ontario Department of Agriculture London Chatham Windsor and Sarnia Barrie-Owens Sound Services Administration Prices and Trade Board

Canned Vegetable Stock To Move Under Controlled Plan

The Prices Board announced that frozen canned vegetable stocks will enter retail outlets under a controlled distribution plan, signaling that coupon rationing is unlikely in Canada. The move aims to stabilize supply for winter and relies on past trade experience and garden output to adjust for population shifts.

Prices Board Canada Victory

Victory Loan Appeal Urges Durham County Support

Durham Electors are urged to back the Fifth Victory Loan with a Durham quota of 1 425 000 and a pledge to speed the victory. The address appeals to citizens on personal responsibility and cites wartime costs and military strength.

Durham County J. L. Illsley Canada Durham

Cream Gathering Zones Announced Soon

A forthcoming announcement is expected outlining designated cream gathering zones. Officials have not yet released specifics but plan to clarify the areas and dates for producers and handlers.

Better Health Seen From Coal Economy

Officials of the national coal conservation committee say lower temperatures and a winter energy campaign could improve health. The plan aims to save 4 million tons of coal, cutting labor days, rail and truck usage, and reducing indoor heat to save energy in homes and hotels.

Ottawa National Coal Conservation Committee

Orono Women’s Institute Hosts School Staff Meeting

The Orono Woman’s Institute entertained the Orono school staff with the principal as guest speaker. A post meeting program featured roll call readings by Mrs Hamm a piano solo by Dawn Moffat a singsong and a talk on Peace by Mr McGinnis. The tray draw went to Mrs Morris and snacks were served after the program.

Orono Women’s Institute Orono

Injured Nurse Shielded Children in Side-Impact Crash

Miss Marion Brown R N suffered facial injuries last Saturday when the car she rode in was side-swiped by a transport on Highway. Her wounds were described as serious as she shielded two small children who were also passengers.

Marion Brown R.N Miss Brown

What Did You Do Today

A stark wartime poem reflects on a lieutenant named Shatlain who fought in Africa. He recalls combat, a gunner's death, and the suffering around him as he questions daily effort versus sacrifice. Recovered by Americans after hiding for two hours, he is treated in England.

Lieut. Shatlai England

Victory Loan Progress Report from Ottawa

Canadians bought 58.86 million in victory bonds on Tuesday, bringing the two day total to 126.59 million. Today's 8.34 million rise exceeds the first two days of the last loan but remains below the needed 66.67 million daily average to push the loan over the top. Public Relations Section National War Finance Commission.

Ottawa

Park St Sunday School Staff Meeting Report

The regular Park St Sunday School staff meeting was held at Mr and Mrs A H Keane's home with twenty five in attendance. Rev J Griffith of Trinity Church Bowmanville led Bible study and discussion. A note from Mrs A A Henry was read praising her gift of The Sistine Madonna and the Keane hospitality highlighted the evening.

Park St A. H. Keane J. Griffith Trinity Church Bowmanville A. A. Henry Keane

Wood Sale by Gordon Moffatt in Clarke County

Gordon Moffatt offers for sale 12 acres of beech and maple tops with saw logs removed and standing timber over 10 inches. N. P. Lot 31 Con. 9 Clarke 2 miles east of Sault Church and 2 miles west of Highway 35. Sale Saturday October 30 at 1:30 pm. Wood to be removed by June 1, 1944. Terms cash. Elmer Wilbur, Auctioneer.

N. P Con Clarke Sault Church M. Wood Elmer Wilbur

Wartime Prices Board babies judged against prewar infants

In a family discussion a baby’s shaved ears drew comments from the baby’s sister who quips that Wartime Prices and Trade Board babies aren’t as good as prewar babies, a remark reflecting wartime attitudes toward rationing and social change.

Desert Victory at Odeon Cinema in Catania

An Eighth Army News advert promotes the film Desert Victory shown at the Odeon Cinema in Catania Italy. The note remarks the listing as a curious carry.

Eighth Army News Odeon Catania Italy Newcastle

Prominent Orone Resident Passes Away Saturday

Obituary notes the death of a respected Orone resident. The piece reflects on the person’s community ties and laments their passing, while referencing family, friends, and local landscapes as context for the loss.

Orone

W C T U Meeting and Local Obituary in Clarke Township

The W C T U met in Park Street Sunday school room on October 19 with Mrs H Walsh presiding. A Medal Contest is set for October 29. George Cowan of Orono died October 16 at 89 after a long illness. funeral October 18 with Orange Order at Orono Cemetery. The British Ministry of Health to build 3,000 farm cottages at 3 50 weekly rent, including water and light.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Park ‘St H. Walsh Clarke Township George Cowan Main Street Orono I S. Littlewood Oronoe Cemetery Orange Order Toronto Galt Oshawa Ministry of Health

Pheasant Season Opens Two Days in Selected Townships

An open season for cock pheasants and partridge runs October 22–23 in most regulated townships. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. daily with a limit of three cock pheasants and five partridge per day. Special township licenses are required in addition to gun licenses. Regulations also cover fox destruction in Southern Ontario regions.

Oneida Haldimand Lambton Middlesex Elgin Norfolk Prince Edward Ontario

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Reo Great Britain W. I. Meeting Africa Dean Shatlain Gunner National War Fin. Com Gordon Moffatt Lake Ontario Vale Rill Buck Lillian Hindes McLachlan W.C.T.U. Meeting Mr. Cowan Kendal Samuel Jane Cowan Edward Melbourne Man Kendal L.O.L Orono L.0.l. No Kendal Brass Band Kendal Fife Union Elizabeth Underwood Howard P.cowan Louise Cowan Ralph Stutt Frederick Brimacombe Howard Walsh Orono Lodge No. 409 Hartwell Lowery Milton Robinson Harper Carscadden Kendal Lodge Thomas Cowan Thomas McNeil W. W. Cowan Manson Comstock Anson Gilroy Stahley Porteous George Cooper John Stewart
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