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Newspaper
Orono Weekly Times
Location
Orono, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
4
Established January 1937 the Orono Ontario paper publishes every Thursday morning from the Times Office Advertising rates available on request subscription priced at 1.25 dollars was established.
The passage paints mid September as a rare string of delightful days, contrasting with August heat and early September dull weather. It urges readers to savor the present warm, fair period and anticipate less pleasant days ahead without dwelling on gloom.
Radio reports suggest weaker egg demand this winter for egg producers with investments in birds, feed, housing, and labor. Domestic storage is near capacity as overseas shipments decline and British demand favors sunny side up eggs. hope rests on end of war to revive exports and keep home trade strong.
The piece argues doctors should take regular time off to avoid overwork, noting wartime pressures push many into on call duties daily. It lauds one weekly day free from calls and occasional longer vacations, saying this preserves doctors’ health and improves patient care despite public inconvenience.
The piece argues for preserving Sunday as a day of rest in Britain and Canada, noting customs like breakfast in bed between spouses and the broader aim of leisure. It contrasts with modern busyness and calls for keeping Sunday distinct from weekday duties, even as worship and routines evolve.
The Times editorial cites the Salvation Army as deserving of press sanction and highlights a neighbor branch visit showing potential for helping young people. It notes band members with solid musical training and mentions broader Army activities and growth under its education programs.
Newtonville reports illnesses and visits as Mrs. Willis Jones and Audrey Jaynes travel, and Ronald Burley returns from Vancouver Island. The Newtonville United Church welcomes the Johnson Entertainers for a packed Friday service, and the WJMS hosts a mothers and babies gathering with recitations, a candlelight gathering honors newlyweds Bert Stapleton and Phyllis Gilmer, with an extensive program and address by Rev. J McLachlan.
Miss Helen Mercer and Miss Fern Blodgett visited relatives in Kendal and nearby towns while others hosted guests from Toronto to California. A Kendal United Church service is planned for September 24 with guest speaker Mrs. W. Gray. The W I met September 13 to discuss Christmas boxes for overseas boys, grape jam for the British Jam Making Project, and a talk on the manufacture of money.
C U C Sales and Service Branch offers vacuums for sale with guaranteed expert repairs lubrication and service at Bow manville McGregor Hardware Co Telephone 774.
South half lots in Clarke Township about 100 acres with 10 acres hardwood bush and cedar. Creek near buildings. House in good condition. Terms cash. Apply to Ernest E. Patterson Administrator of Robinson Farrow Estate Newcastle Ontario. tf a
A local appeal highlights the Salvation Army message of aid to the poor and veterans. The piece urges widespread community support, noting army service to armed forces and inclusive policy regardless of race or creed, calling on readers to contribute beyond a trifling gift.
The September Wo men s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs H Walsh s home with Mrs Walsh presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs Delve and a Psalms reading followed by prayer. Members reported on temperance items and progress on Miss Duff s talks in Orono and Newcastle. Committees were formed for a Medal Contest on October 27 and for securing contestants, judges, medals, and lunch.
Public auction to be held on Monday September 25 1944 at Lot 16 Concession 6 Clarke Township north of Orono. Items include horses cattle calves hay gear harvesters plows harness and farm machinery with cash terms. W Stringer clerk conducts sale.
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