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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
1
The article lists prize winners across grain and seed categories such as spring wheat, white oats, and various beans noted beside winners like Mrs Geo Baird and J W Boyd Son. It also covers vegetables, fruits, flowers, and needlecraft departments with numerous named participants and exhibitors.
The Jersey cow Enniskillen Basil Lassie owned by R. Stenger and Son sold for 1300 at the Mount Elgin sale conducted by J Markham. Buyer was Scott Mayfield of Mayfield Farms Athens Tennessee. The cow posted an 8000 lbs milk yield with 400 butterfat 5 percent in 305 days as a junior two year old.
The September Wo man’s Association meeting at Mrs Victor Robinson’s home discussed sending a base to flood victims in Winnipeg and collecting good clean used clothing. They planned a bazaar and supper, opened parsonage for visits September 26, and appointed booth convenors and a supper committee.
Thieves broke into Watsons Garage in Orone South at about 4 00 am stealing a radio and a lamp with a battery. A witness recorded the car's license and reported the incident to Watson, then the car was heard heading north. The car had been stolen in Toronto the previous night. no arrests yet.
A collision between a Cedar Dale Dairy milk truck and a car driven by Fred Brimacombe at the Kirby Sixth Line crossing left Brimacombe stunned and the truck driver with a finger cut. Both escaped serious injury as police investigated the 11 a.m. incident.
An estimated crowd of about five thousand attended the Durham Central Agricultural Society Fair in Orono on Saturday September 9. The event featured horse and pony races Western Cowboy with a performing dog clown and various cattle and poultry displays plus a robust midway and horse races with competitive heats.
The Trent district covering Durham Northumberland Victoria Peterborough and Haliburton counties sets open seasons for migratory birds in 1950. Ducks Geese Coots Gallinules and Rails run Oct 8 to Nov 30 while Woodcock and Wilsons Snipe run Oct 2 to Nov 8. Bag limits apply including seven ducks per day with one Woodcock, and other limits per species. All birds must be used or disposed of by Aug 31 1951.
Newcastle Rink Committee schedules a barndance style Hayloft Jamboree for September 15 and 16 at the Newcastle Community Hall. Local amateurs impersonate radio stars for ribbons and cash awards with audience vote deciding winners. A professional director oversees casting and coaching of the impersonations.
Irene Cunningham and Douglas McGee wed at St. Pauls United Church Bowmanville in a ceremony decorated with gladioli and ferns. The bride wore white satin with lace bodice and a tulle veil, carrying red roses and white heather from Scotland. Out of town guests hailed from Montreal Dalbeau Port Arthur Guelph Ottawa and Toronto.
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