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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
5
A vivid display of the northern lights lit the night sky on Thursday evening, drawing curious observers across the region and lighting up the horizon with green and purple bands. The spectacle captivated residents and sparked chatter on social and local networks.
Late model fully rebuilt guaranteed like new washer for sale. Only two units remain and terms available if desired. Enquire at Rolphs Hardware in Orono.
A Red Cross Tea will be held in the work rooms at the Orange Hall Orono on Thursday September 25. A shower for our soldiers and Christmas boxes will be in connection with the tea. Suggested list includes chewing gum home made candy chocolate bars raisins fruit cake cookies small tins fruit meats oxo tea bags and playing cards.
Wednesday evening dance at the Orono fair draws the largest crowd yet. After expenses, $88 net was realized and the box of groceries prize bring in about $19 won by Mrs. Bebee. The girls who ran the draw will donate the proceeds to the Evening Telegram War Victims Fund.
Mrs. J. R. Ruddell and family thank friends and neighbours for kind assistance in helping with the harvest during their son's illness.
The Canadian Red Cross asks households to salvage aluminum to support war production. Citizens are urged to gather broken pans and utensils and deliver them to the Orono district collection near the town hall and armouries from September 15 to 20 to help build bombers fighters and battleships.
Mrs Norman Allen spends the week in Toronto and many locals host visitors from Toronto and Peterborough. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Gordon Major and C W Scott. Events note a fair starter at Brighton Fair and the Orono Durham Central Agricultural Society Fair. A Meaford fish derby supports the British War Victims Fund and local hospital updates appear.
Residents are invited to attend the Orono Street Fair on Wednesday October 1 plan to participate. The event promises local vendors entertainment and community activities in downtown Orono.
Bargain listing advertises a vacuum cleaner for 19.50 dollars. Enquire at Rolph's Hardware in Orono for purchase details and availability.
New, modern test equipment enables fast dependable repairs to any make of radio. Chas. R. Knox, 42 r 2, Orono. tf.
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