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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
1
The Orona Fair drew strong attendance despite rain with standout displays in the Forestry booth Ajax exhibit and a large garden and floral section. Receipts total about 1063.70 from dance and town events with judging underway including numerous farm and garden categories.
Hon. Dana Porter states Ontario will help veterans become tourist camp owners to boost postwar rehabilitation. He warns against farming for veterans lacking interest and foresees a large rise in northern tourist demand once travel restrictions lift. He notes northern communities expect U S tourist volumes to exceed prior records.
The September gathering of the Orono Women’s Institute featured War Works Committee leadership, a display of member made layette and ongoing quilting, and news of catering requests from the Rotary Club and Federation of Agriculture. Mrs. W Armstrong highlighted Red Cross work, Miss Barbara Ann Rolph played a piano solo, and Mrs. J R Cooper reviewed the recent convention. The roll call honored “A Famous General” and the meeting closed with God Save the King.
Annie Isa bella Yeo eldest daughter of Mrs 8 D Yeo married Stanley Heaslip Sharpe of Ida in a subdued ceremony at home in Orono. Attended by sister Patricia and brother Henry the couple exchanged vows read by Rev Sr Littlewood. After luncheon the pair vacationed in Toronto and Niagara Falls before settling at The Pines Ida. Community hopes for good positions for Canada bound servicemen.
Reporter describes RAF ops at a bomber station after a Leipzig raid. The night shows dramatic takeoffs under flares and searchlights, with crews returning for debriefing. A pair of young airmen from Canada and the prairies are missed by the writer, signaling possible losses.
A bomber trainer crashed near Clarke Township on Monday evening after running out of gas. The co pilot died in the fire while three airmen suffered minor injuries and one rescued the pilot who had a broken leg. It was the third crash in the area in the past year.
S S Rally Day invites all adults and school members to attend on Sept. 24 in the church auditorium. A bright program with music stories an inspirational address and a dedication will be presented. The event aims to encourage Sunday School participation and support for the young people’s work.
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