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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
4
Public notice lists advertising rates and subscription prices. Rates are available on request. Subscriptions priced at $1.25 in state and $2.00 for United States delivery.
Report claims former kings Carol and Magda Lupsecu are arrested and to be sent to Romania. The note also comments on life in Canada as a refuge from turmoil and strife.
A proposal urges Ottawa to start a weekly inspirational war report to rally individuals and communities. Leonard W. Brockington is named to present the message for the Prime Minister, with CBC backing, aiming to reach households in Canada Britain and the United States.
A small, gray Royal Canadian Navy examination vessel stations off an east coast port to inspect arriving ships. Boarding teams verify documents while coastal batteries ready to fire on noncompliant vessels. Upon clearance the anti submarine gates open and the visitor enters the harbour.
Government data show war expenditures in Canada reach 700 million dollars with potential for more as funds are raised for British purchases. The program targets workers who will gain wages and aims to limit domestic demand while conserving foreign exchange. Buy War Savings Certificates now to aid Canada and Great Britain in defeating Hitler and preserving freedom.
The Port Hope district reports a 229 dollar Apple Day sale with part proceeds to the Red Cross. Levi Skinner of Darlington marks his 84th birthday on October 9, a noted sheep breeder. A civic ceremony honors Second Lieut. H R S Ryan and Port Hope soldiers with rewards, while Arch Bishop Derwyn T Owen inducts Rev William Stocks as rector at St Thomas Brooklin and Port Perry. A car crash near Cobourg causes damage but no injuries. A coroner’s jury returns an open verdict on O R Thomson’s death after a collision on Salem Hill.
An astrologer sergeant predicts Germany will invade England under fog and sea cover but fail, triggering German collapse and global revolt by November 11. He foresees a new world order postwar, lasting peace, with France urged to declare war on Britain. The forecast cites Hitler’s death around Aug. 20 and a fragmented postwar Europe.
Clarke Township proudly recalls past farming feats with wheat grown on William Moffatt’s farm and ground at Bond Head Mill winning England’s first prize. The Sixth Line’s barley once led exports to Uncle Sam. This year Bob Morton of the Senior Boys Grain Club won top prize in field oats standing, a top bushel yield, and the most judging points, showcasing Clarke’s crop prowess.
Public auction on Wednesday October 30 1940 at Lot 23 Clarke Township four miles north of Orono. Items include horses cattle swine fowl grain and hay harness farm implements and a full line of house furnishings. Sale starts 12 30 p m EST. Cash terms. A E Morton Clerk.
All persons having claims against the estate of Walter S. Stinson who died about March 22, 1940 are notified to send their names addresses and full claim details to the undersigned Solicitor or the Executrix by November 21, 1940. After that date assets will be distributed among those entitled, considering only claims of which notice is given. Dated Orono October 24, 1940.
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