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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
4
Ontario engineers reveal a 1940 code of pavement markings designed to improve safety and speed by supplementing roadside signs. The system uses painted line combinations to guide drivers, even in fog, reflecting two decades of work by engineers chemists and psychologists.
The note analyzes claims that the war spreads to the Balkans and the Mediterranean. Germany defends England from invasion while Italy presses Greece and Turkey may join. Britain expands Greek islands for bombing runs, tightening naval hold, with Canada urged to fortify coastlines.
The writer urges legislation to require pedestrians on highways to carry red lights at night to warn motorists. They note night walking is dangerous and many people are crippled or killed by cars, suggesting red glass signs held up by pedestrians as a safety measure.
Front page asks subscribers to cut out a coupon and submit the names and numbers of soldiers from Orono and nearby districts serving overseas with His Majesty. The Canadian Legion War Services Committee seeks these names by November 8 to assemble Christmas parcels for the troops.
The October issue notes transparent plastics, used since 1938, could make aircraft lighter, faster, and more shatterproof. They enabled streamlined designs, improved visibility, and less wind resistance. Mass production could slash private plane costs, bringing flying to the average person within a year or two.
District Red Cross drive misses its $5,000 objective by more than $1,250 as local supporters gather. Also reported are obituaries and incidents including a 90th birthday tribute for Mrs. Allin, a fatal duck hunting accident near Lake Ontario, a Cobourg council protest over war contracts, a fatal car strike near Warkworth, a serious injury, and a fine for Edward Simmons on a still charge.
Collette Ferguson 11 daughter of Major and Mrs E S Ferguson Bowmanville received a silver medal for top marks in Grade 4 Violin 1940 exams from Toronto Conservatory of Music at Convocation Hall. Also notes Whitby Fall Assizes verdicts and local incidents including a fatal crash inquiry and a Bowmanville fire.
Annual Goose Supper to be held at Park Street United Church on Wednesday November 18 with a planned program featuring Chas Urban violinist from Oshawa and Velma Staples elocutionist plus local talent Posters advise readers to check further details Congregation of St Saviours Church hosts Annual Supper and Sale of Useful and Fancy Articles on Friday November 1 in Town Hall Orono Supper served from 5 pm Admission 40c for adults 20c for children under 12 All welcome.
A poem by H. F. of Orono contrasts a hunter's feast with the fear of deer in autumn woods. It depicts peaceful forest life disrupted by hunting as leaves turn red and gold and deer flee before scent and dogs. The piece asks how many famous hunters could meet a deer's eye face to face.
The Orono Hydro Commission will drop the service charge on domestic bills saving households 66c every two months. The charge had appeared as a money making scheme to residents.
In Cobourg Fall Assizes Jas Wallace faces a manslaughter charge. Civil actions heard include Horsfield v Black with a jury trial set for a later court and two non-jury cases. Rose Hayes sues Wm Kenefick for bonds allegedly promised for services between 1918 and 1940, valued near $1000. Judgment reserved by Justice McFarland. Flora Dearman sues for Memorial Hall assets on behalf of the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association to vest property in M Elliston, L Gibson, and H Navin and halt asset dealings.
Notice to all persons with claims on the estate of Walter S. Stinson who died around March 22, 1940. Claimants must send names addresses and full particulars verified by statutory declaration to the solicitor or executrix by November 21, 1940. After that date assets will be distributed among entitled parties based only on notices received. Dated Orono October 24, 1940.
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