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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
5
A local ad invites readers to try the shop for wedding stationery with emphasis on custom designs and next order support. The message highlights personalized invitations and bulk printing for weddings.
Mary Jane Stark widow of the late John S. Robertson died in Toronto on Sunday October 26 1941 aged 81 or 82. Private funeral at Wm Speers chapel October 28 at 2 pm. Service at Orono Cemetery after cortege arrival about 4 pm EST. Funeral notice quotes a sentiment by Bovee.
Frederick Tanner of Toronto was sentenced to six months after appealing the sentence in Cobourg Police Court. Convicted of dangerous driving, reduced from manslaughter, he drove a roadster with six occupants that overturned near Campbellford on Sept 14, killing two men. Buy War Saving Certificates.
Two giant pumpkins fused into a single stem and body, a rare twin-pumpkin spectacle, were brought to the Times office by Mr. Fred Trull. The oddity, likened to Siamese twins, goes on display before being turned into pies by the editor's wife.
Ed Dow and K Hunter of Peterborough appeared before Magistrate R B Baxter in Corburg Police Court for sentence after being charged with stealing farm machinery from John Boyd near Peterborough. Dow received six months in the reformatory and Hunter one month in Cobourg jail. They were arrested by Chief E C Richards of Millbrook.
Orono police trustees and hydro commission held a light meeting, with no notable business. Scouts thank residents for apple day receipts totaling between 20 and 21 dollars. Local housing options are scarce and talks begin about repurposing the old Presbyterian church into four rental units. The Orono Continuation School elected officers for the term, and the Durham County Temperance Association held a convention at Park Street United Church. Halloween plans warn of mischief and property damage. Residents anticipate new arrivals after the war and report several housing changes and moves within the village.
Mr. Cecil Powers spent Monday in Toronto on business. Miss Edna Stutt of Grafton spent the weekend with Mrs. Fred Cowan. Mrs. Thomas Patterson is visiting her daughter Mrs. J. W. Berry. Mr. Wm. Cobbledick accepted a position in O. W. Rolph Hardware. Mrs. Walter Cobbledick has barn work done by Mr. Lantz of Toronto. Miss Doris Lowden RN Orillia visited her parents. 90th birthday for Mrs. H Barra ball tomorrow. Red Cross canvass nearing completion. Orono Continuation school Halloween party Friday evening. Mrs. Annie Thompson of Blackstock visiting. Mr. T. J. H. Allen visited family and sister. Pte. Tom Lewis Midland Regiment Niagara-on-the-Lake visited wife and family. Tom Cowan returned from Toronto. Major Fred Lycett Midland Regiment visited. Franklin Tamblyn started apprenticeship at Tyrrell's. Mrs. J. Eagleson in Toronto. wedding guests included Allen, McDowell, Jones. Pete Lunn and W. E. Armstrong motored to Montreal. cattle sold with good prices. Friday night pranks warned. District weather colder with near winter frost. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bouck and daughters visited. returned to Toronto. Mrs. H. M. Harper and Toronto visitors hosted and then met Mrs. Irwin Brage. Dr. Wilfred W. Sherwin titled Accredited Veterinarian with health certificate powers.
Chas R Knox of Orono announces new test equipment that enables fast dependable repairs to any make of radio, signaling a boost in local service options.
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