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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 31, 1946

Page

5

Dobbin Not to Disappear From Canadian Farms

An authority argues horses will remain a farming power in Canada despite mechanization. Farmers should keep teams of good horses and maintain breeding mares for market demand. Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows 2,585,000 horses on farms June 1, 1945, down 5.5 percent from 2,735,000 in 1944 with declines across all provinces.

Dobbin Canada Dominion Dominion Bureau of Statistics Manitoba New Brunswick

Health officials urge weighing life for proper weight

The Department of National Health and Welfare links health to weight and urges individuals to assess their body type to determine ideal weights. It notes younger people may be overweight without harm, but weight gain is more serious for older adults.

Department of National Health and Welfare Department

Butter Down by Fifteen Percent in September Ontario

Butter production in September lagged 15 percent behind last year per C E Lackner director of the dairy branch. Speculation grows on how fluid milk price increases affect butter output. Quality of butter and cream remains high vs 1945 with winners to be announced at the Ontario Dairy Industries Convention in Niagara Falls the week of November 25. Buttermakers clubs plan honours nights across the province after summer competitions. Anniversary services at Newtonville United Church Sunday November 10 at 2 30 and 7 p.m with Rev Claire Oke of Welcome as guest speaker.

C. E. Lackner Ontario Department of Agriculture Lackner Ontario Dairy Industries Niagara Falls Newtonville United Church Claire Oke

Poster Contest Rules for 50th Anniversary of Women’s Institutes

The Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario launches a province wide poster contest to mark the 50th anniversary. Posters must be 14 by 22 or 28 by 22 inches and include the date June 18 1947 and venue C A C Guelph with the theme We Treasure the Past We Face the Future. Judges include Mrs C W Rolph Miss KE Wed dell and Miss M Flintoff plus district and provincial board members. Prizes are 2 50 for first 1 50 for second 1 00 for third. Entries due November 9 1946 by the local post office.

C.A.C Guelph Women’s Institute C. W. Rolph KE. Weddell M. Flintoff Institute

Unique Service At Park Street Church

On Sunday October 27 Park Street United Church hosted an inspiring service with guest speaker Squadron Leader and Padre Rev A T Littlewood. He served as padre to the overseas squadron of former Fight Lieutenant John Keane D F C and baptized Joanne Rayellen infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Keane using her father’s baptismal gown. The sermon on Matt 7 26 29 focused on Foundations.

Park St. United Church A. T. Littlewood Littlewood John Keane D.F.C Joanne Rayellen Grace Warren S. Littlewood Padre

Etiquette Viewed as Part of Mental Health Practice

The Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa says etiquette is part of mental health, arguing good manners help social acceptance, happiness, and overall health. The bulletin claims manners make the healthy and happy person.

Department of National Health and Welfare Ottawa

Orono Police Trustees pledge action over vandalism

Notice states complaints about damage to private and village property. It warns drastic action will be taken against offenders and urges parents to supervise children. The message portrays growing fear in Orono and stresses community safety.

Delivery schedule notice for November and winter

There will be delivery both morning and afternoon on Saturday November 2nd but no delivery on Sunday or Sundays during winter months. Afternoon delivery will continue on each weekday until further notice. Your cooperation in having your bottles out will be appreciated.

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