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- SAMUEL FARMER. Editor and Publisher. PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 9th, 1942 EDITORIAL 1 "Such is the patriot's boast, wherg'er we ream: His first, best country ever is at home." OUR PART IN SELECTIVE SERVICE -Daily the path of duty is becoming clearer, and the chance of dodging it is becoming more diffi- cult, A birdseye view of what is needed is Hiei and our people should become familiar with the military, agricultural and industrial requirements of Canada. If these facts can be grasped by us, there will be a realization of the reasonableness of the demands that will be made in view of the critical position we are in as regards the war. This year there are 425,000 in our armed forces. Next year we need 650,000, an increase of -two percent of the total population of Canada, which is now eleven and a half million people. That is to say that we now have 4 out of every 100 of the population in the armed forces. Next year we must have 6 out of every 100, In'agriculture the present standing is 14 to the 100, and next year there must be 15 to the 100, In point of fact that many men (or women) are needed on Canadian farms to-day. A vast army of 1,700,000 farmers and their helpers are needed in this essential industry. There are, b out of every 100 now in war in- dustry, and "that number is to be increased to 6 to the 100. - Twenty-two in the hundred are producing civil- ian goods; and the intention is to reduce this number by one- per cent. At present" four per cent. of our population operate their own business. Here again it is ex- pected that there will be = a reduction of one per cent, A vast SEY of 3,700,000 are unable to work. They include those under 16--83,600,000; those over 65--760,000; and 50,000 whose health is bad. This leaves about a million and a half on the reserve list, These figures are given by The Financial Post. * + + . That, these changes will 'be effected - without sacrifice and inconvenience is not to be expected. Where possible we should each of us take time 'by the forelock, and make the personal adjust- ments in home and business to meet the new sit- uations as they arise. Normal life is at an end for all of us for the duration of the war--and afterwards, Because some of us are receiving more money than usual for our services, that is no reason why we should spend it all, and. live high. This advice is not needed as much in country districts, except among those who are receiving big pay in munition and similar work, There the temptation to spend fast is very great. Many of the boys have never seen so much money before. High Jinks," the beverage room, and other attractions are often eating up one pay long before the next one is due. Sorrow is lurking round the corner for such spenders as these. For most of us in this vicinity, however, the saving and the adjustments will be in little things. We shall drink a little less tea; take a little less sugar; do without some particular luxury that we enjoy. These dittle. savings and self-denials are the. mark of our real patriotism. To those of us who are older, this experience in returning to a simpler form of living is nothing new, We did it in the last war, and we certainly did it in our childhood,' But simple living 'has its compensations, A "treat" is a treat, not something to look upon as a matter of course, 'what we wanted very much; and when by omiting candies, parties, trips, and few frills and fur- belows, we gained what we longed to possess, we had a real thrill. . It will be a lesson hard to learn by some of our young people that the more luxuries we have the less they please us. 3 There is a further step in this compensation of the simple life. . What we earn ourselves is most prized by us. When we earn the money to do our buying we are less likely to spend it fool- ishly than when we have the money given to us, or come by it with unusual ease, * * * v One feature of our radio programs could bear revision. That is the high pressure salesmn- ship for articles we could do without. Another 'feature is the advertising on the Sunday pro- grams, Total war will likely bring about these changes, Gradually deliveries will be fewer, store 'win- dows may have less to display. But in all the essentials of life and many of the comforts, and | what the British people would ¢ luxuries there is no immediate danger that we shall be lacking. Certainly there is no need .for panic. "But there is need for quiet self-control, and a real faith in the ultimate victory of the Allied forces--if we do our share by industry and thrift. . There are times when there are real shortages on certain lines of consumer goods; but the Gov- ernment hesitates to announce that fact for fear there will be a run on the market for those goods. This is not a very good commentary on our Li control and practical patriotism. If you want to hoard something better start on coal. . "eo THE INVESTMENT OF SPARE TIME Just lolling around doing nothing is generally an extravagant waste of golden.opportunities. Nothing proves this statement more thoroughly than-the discovery that most of our young people who applied for positions in which they might earn a living, were woefully lacking in practical skills. Such a state of affairs is unnecessary to-day. There are at the disposal of any of us so many "means of improving our talents and becoming skilled in some occupation. Primarily, however, in youth development to-day is the ability for self-expression in either the spoken or written word--and small wonder, when. the week-end reading is confined to 28 pages of "comics", and when "O yeah" is one of the most expressive terms in everyday language, it is natural that the ~-young applicant for a job does not appear to' advantage, He is not at home in his employer" Ey methods of expression. There is such a wealth of information upon the widest possible range of subjects, that there re- mains no excuse for ignorance, The skilled use of the hands, and the quick appreciation and expression of the mind, are keys which will open readily the doors to avenues bo, § _« happy and successful life. f A hobby and good reading will provide any of us with those keys. And we can gain these bléss- ings by a sane 'use of the time which _most of us waste every day. That does not mean that we shall lack con- genial companionship and relaxaton. increased by a wise investment of our spare time. Forinerly we saved up for - one of the greatest lacks" Both are ~~ 1 SCUGOG The services are changed 'for the summer months beginning next Sun- day, April 12th, The first service will be held at the Head Church at 10.30 a.m. followed by Sunday School, At the Foot, Sunday School at 10.30: a.m; followed by the service. The Indian - Church-service at'8 p.m. ~The eventing "are favourable, service at the Centre at 7.80 in the Township Hall, with Sunday School at 10.80 a.m, All Daylight Saving time. All are invited to these services, ~ The Women's Association will be ~ entertained on Tuesday, April 14th by Group 2 of the Foot in the Township Hall, providing the roads and weather Mrs, G. Sweetman and Mrs D. Hope are the: program committee, Everyone invited. Mg. and Mrs. Percy Jeffrey are nice- ly settled in their new home where Mr. Fred Crozier recently vacated. Sympathy is extended to. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson on the sudden passing of her father Mr, Clements at Seagrave, Those from here attend. ig the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Wilson, Mr. and Mrs, William Jeffrey, Mr. and Mrs. G. Cherrie, Mrs, Glen Hood, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pearce, Mr. Louis Pear 2 and Mrs. R. Tetlow. 7 Mr. Gordon Collins. is Road Supt. ing 'this: week, man's truck hauling sand to fix up the 10 a.m. as théy have been for ihe past] bad spots. We hope they will soon be while. back, good again. Another Red Cross quilting was is enjoying the holidays with his uncle held in the Hall on Tuesday when 3 large 'quilts were quilted by fourteen workers, 5 Mrs. D. Hope visited rer aunt Mrs. Demara on Wednesday, A very inspiring service was held in with their tousin Ygénne Milner. the Township Hall on Friday evening, It was well attended, The text was , Lou, Mr. and Mrs, the last seven words from the Cross.' and! Mrs R. Tetlow, attended the fun- Rev. Mr, Joblin gave a 'splendid ser | eral of their aunt Mrs. Orr, at Cavan, mon; Ralph Milner, Mrs. Geo, Sweet- |ast week. man, Mrs, Thos. Eden, Miss Marjorie Milner and Mrs. F. G. Joblin read the 4 cousin Mary Lou Pearce this week. different parts, } Mr. Geo, Raymes of Port Perry. en- joyed a walk last week when he visit- ed his niece Mrs. Roy Henders a few days before he celebrated his 90th Lang, Mr. arid Mrs. Elmer Lee, of To- birthday. Mrs C. Ross, of Toronto, spent the|Irene Redman and her chum from the week end with her parents, Mr, and| Oshawa Hospital home on Sunday. Mrs C, L. Fralick On Sunday Mr. and Mrs, Fralick had as their guests Mr. i Monday with her parents Mr. and and Mrs. Maundrell, Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs, Maurice Fralick, Gloria and little Stephen, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fralick.|of Misses Myrtle and Betty" Dowson, The teachers ahd pupils are holiday- b | School will. start on Master Norman Aldred, Port Pires, Mr. J. Aldred. _ Miss Gertrude Shunk is spending a few weeks with her brother at Oak- ville, Masters Jimmie and Douglas Heayn of Port Perry are spe ing this week Mr, and Mrs. Logis Pearce, Mary red Pearce, Mr. Little Miss. Eva Pearce'ls visiting Glad to see' Miss Dorothy Joblin home for the Easter week; also Grace Demara, Dorothy Graham, Joyce Tet- low, Jean Hood and friend, Mr. R. ronto, home for the week end. 'Nurse Mrs. Robt. Tetlow and Phyllis spent Mrs, J. Pearce, "The Girls' Institute met at the home (Continued on back page) - Watch your label; it tells whe' Your subscription expires $1.60 per year in advance. 6 cents a single copy To the R. A. F. By ALFRED NOYES Never since English ships went out To singe the beard of Spain, Or English sea-dogs diced with death Along the Spanish Main; Never suce Drake and Raleigh won Our freedom of the seas, Have sons of Britain dared and won More valiantly tnan these, Whether at midnight or at noon $n Through mist or open sky, Eagles of freedom, all our hearts Are up with you on high; While Britain's mighty ghosts look down From realms beyond the sun, And whisper, as their record pales, Their breathless, deep, 'Well done," Appreciation from a Rare Source The following -appreciation -taken | from the April 4th issue of "Hush" is a rave tribute to Rev. J. A. Miller ("Jim") as he is known in these parts, It is kindly, and is well deserved. "Jim" Miller is much more of a human being than he is a cleric. And that statement does not detract from his service to the United Church. "A DEAR OLD MAN" Among the multitude and vast variety of human beings who people this carth there are a few--only a few -- who seem to have learned a divine secret and to reflect the light of heaven in their countenances. They are kind, benevolent, tolerant, unself- ish; they stand out in the midst of the crowd as something different from their fellows, something a little near- er to an ideal of human character and conduct; they are instinctly loved and trusted by all who approach them. '| Seldom are they wealthy; and not all of them are old or even elderly; but regardless of age or circumstances, they are ripe and mellow like autumn apples, and full of sympathy and un- derstanding which invites confidence. They. are pearls of great price; for without such as they, this life would lose much of its significance and many poor souls would go hungry for the kindly word and deed which instill new- hope and faith and courage. Whatever and whénever found they deserve a word of tribute. Therefore it may seem unfair to single out any one of them for special mention. But we run that risk. We dare to name a man who exemplifies the best of them. He is Rev. James A. Miller, B.A., who for the past five years has been the United Church representative in Toronto po court working hand in hand with the Salvation Army and all other social agencies to comfort the sorrowing and help the needy and the fallen in that drab place of justice. He is a little short man, wearing a and- spiritually; how-big 'heist Al- ways his hand is outstretched to do good in the most immedigte way and nothing deters him from that service. Much sleep has he lost, and many, many miles has he travelléd, to assist prisoners and their relatives; and al- most he has made theni feel that he would have been vexed if denied the privilege. Every body from the highest to the lowest--if there are any such distinctions--likes him and loves to talk to him; and they all feel better afterwards. He was 71 years of age March 31 but how youthful he is mentally and physically! . For 30 years he has been in the Christian ministry. Cragled in over to the United Church at the time of the union. In 1918-16 he was emi- gration chaplain of the Presbytérian Church; and in 1917-1021, he was first superintendent of the Employ- ment Bureau in Toronto, in addition to his present task, he is minister of Bethesda, Oriole and Cosburn Avenue united Churches, In his presence people donot think ol the church or denomination which he represents; they think only of the man, his mission and his messuge. And as nol that as it should be? For, after-all, the Christian Church-in all its branches has. one common aim; and what matters the cut of the coat or the brand-of a doctrine if the spirit is true and strong? Here is a Christian gentleman who is bigger than any creed. Inevitably, then, this thought arises--and we venture to give it ut- terance even though it may reflect un- favorably in some directions: If all Christian ministers would keep clear of politics, rise above petty conten- tious issues, forget their theatricalism and concentrate on being in the broad- est human sense disciples of Christ and' Ministers, of God, how much more influential and how much more de- serving of respect all branches of the Church would be, - Rev. James Miller, has won the love and respect of all classes and creeds by his fine human-and Christian qual- ities. Ripened by thought and mel- lowed by experience, he has earned the title pf "A dear old man". What finer tribute could be paid to anyone? Useful Life Terminates, On Good Friday, April 3rd, 1942, there passed from the Manchester community, a useful citizen in the per- son of Elvira Florence Thompson, wife of a prominent Reach citizen, Mr William F. Thompson, The length of her illicss was of ' the old Presbyterian Church, he went]. * short duration, The deceased lady just passed her 73rd birthday, ining, ben born on the 10th of March, 1867, Her husband has occupied a great perpetual, cheery smile, But 'mentally number of distinctive offices in Reach Township and in the Village "of Port Perry. Mr. Thompson served as Reeve of Reach Twp. and was for a number of years a member of the Council=-of the Township of Reach, He has held many other offices along Agricultural lines for he has good executive ability. "Ihe late Mrs. Thompson was a mem- ber of 'the Manchester United Church and in her younger days was a tea- cher in the Sabbath School. She was the daughter of the late Hiram Fitchett and Sarah Jane Fit- chett, She was born at Manchiester about one and a half miles from the farm on which she spent most of her married life -- some 46 years, having been married 9th June, 1897. ; She leaves to mourn her loss, a lov- ing husband and son Lorne, & daugh,}. . ter Irene, wife of Joseph Ward, of Brooklin, Ont. One son, Harold, pre- deceased her some twenty years ago. A brother, Hiram Fitchett, still sur- vives, He lives at Port Perry, Ont. She was buried in the Pine Grove HOLSTEIN This popular atin) third successive visit here. was thoroughly enjoyed. praise. Holsteins Brigadier-General John A. Gunn-- Gay Pauline Canary 271174. Stands drd for fat for Al-Time in Canada as a Jr. 2 year old on twice a day milk- ing. In 3056 days she has 848 pounds of fat and 14,019 of milk. Howard Franklin-- Shady Elms Queen Bessie Pietje 380075. Stands 4th for fat for All- Time in Canada as a Sr. 3 year old on twice a day milking, with 826 of fat and 21,914 of milk. James HH. Cookson-- Elm Aleartra Dixie Echo 259977 stands first for fat and fivst for milk as a Sr. 4 year old for 305 days on 4 times milking with 861 pounds. fat and 21,614 of milk. R. Ray MeLaughlin-- Elm Maud D¢Kol Eco-Sylv, stands 3rd for fat for All-Time in Canada as a Sr. 4 year old on 4 times milking, with 1002 Ibs. fat and 26,192 Ibs, of milk, Holmview Spofford Ormsby Burke 223401, stands 5th for fat for All-Time in Canada as a mature cow on 4 times milking with 1208 lbs. fat and 28,774 Ibs, milk, Elm Blossom Abbekerk 302892 stands 3rd for milk for All-Time in Canada as a Sr. 3 year old for 1 year on 4 times milking, with 949 Ibs. fat and 28,085 Ibs, milk, Elm Albino Eco-Sylvy 304420, stands 2nd for_fat for All-Time in Canada as a Sr. 4 year old in 305 days, on 4 times milking with 726 Ibs. fat and 18,927 Ibs. milk. . Elm Sylvia Colantha 323061 stands 2nd for milk and 4th for fat, for All- Time in Canada as a Sr. 3 year.old on 4 times milking with 1038 fat and 28,205 Ibs. milk. - ONTARIO COUNTY BANQUET meeting of the Holstein breeders (and their ladies) of Ontario County was un- usually well attended on Wednesday evening of last week, Evidently these people like the meal provided by the ladies of the United Church, for this is their President Roy Ormiston was Chairman, .and car- ried out his duties efficiently, so that the programme A particularly pleasing and instructive feature was the exhibit of a picture of trans-Canada Holstein production. Incidentally those pictures gave the most glorious views of the Rockies we have ever seen, Mr. Hugh Coulson, who took the pictures, deserves high Ontario County Honour List of for 1941 Elm Belle Model Colantha 276255, stands 3rd for milk for All-Time in Canada as a 5 year old in 305 days on 4 times milking with 800 Ibs. fat and 23,160 of milk. For 365 days (B)-- College View Tensen DeKol, Jr. 4 year old, stood 2nd for fat with 737 of fat, milk 17,099. Elm Walker Ormsby P., Sr, 2 year old, stood 6th for milk with 16,686 of milk and 564 of fat. Howard Franklin--(B) Shady Elm Queen Bessie Pietje, Sr. 3 year old. Stood 2nd for fat and 2nd for milk with 826.0f fat and 21,914 of milk. She stands 4th for fat for All-Time in Canada. R. Norman Hogg--(B) Posch Rag Apple Belinda, Jr. 4 year old, stood 3rd for fat with 652 of fat and 15,363 of milk. g Ormsby Pride Hilda, Jr. 3 year old, stood bth for fat with 611 of fat, and 14,421 milk. For 305 days-- F. Roy Ormiston-- Hartholm Madeline Dorliska, Jr. 4 year old, stood 65th for milk with 16,029 of milk and 515 of fat. R. Norman Hogg-- Posch Rag Apple Beulah, Senior 3 year-old, stood 4th for fat with 541 of fat and 13,830 of milk. Countess Rag Apple Jean, Jr. 2 year old, stood 2nd for milk with 13,012 of milk and 436 of fat. S. WwW. Ux-Spring Jewel Fobes Hazelwood, Jr. 3 year old, stood 3rd for fat and 6th for milk with 536 of fat and 14484 Croxall-- of milk. On Saturday morning of last week the community was startled with the news that George Clements, of Sea- grave, had dropped dead after un- loading grain at the Hogg & Lytle Elevator. Mr. Clements was apparently in good health, and had never suffered from seizures of this nature. On this occasion, however, just as he finished unloading he collapsed in the wagon, and was beyond medical aid. Deceased was a farmer who lived on on the 12th concession of Reach, south of Seagrave. He was born and raised on that furm, and lived there all his life, Clements and Mis. Clements, He was the son of the late Isaac]. |George Clements, of Seagrave, Dies Suddenly Mr. Clements is survived by his wife and five children: Elwood Clements, Elmer Clements, Laura (Mrs. C. Wil- son, Scugog), Alma (Mrs. Arthur Cox, Oshawa), and Ruth, Mrs. Howard Gib- son, Port Perry). He is also survived by one brother and three sisters--Mr. Ed. Clements, Toronto, Mrs. Dan McTaggart, Burke- ton; Mrs. Will Brown, Prince Albert; The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Lester and- Rev. Thos. Wallace. interment was made at Bethel Cemetery, Greenbank, The. sympathy. of the eomunatly is extended to the bereaved family, Cemetery, Prince Albert, on Easter Sunday. Rev. Mr, Gervan, her Pas- tor, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. Joseph Denny, The bearers were: George McClin- tock, Howard Dobson, Chas. Lambe, Wm. Munro, Ernest Holtby and Fred Christie, The flower bearers were: Fred Tinto, A. Johns, Harold Kerry,. Jack Gray, Jack Holtby and Paul Martyn. The sympathy of the whole commu- nity goes out to the bereaved in their sad loss, ~Joseph Denny Howard White dies Word was received here on Tuesday afternoon that Howard White, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. George White, Port Perry, had died suddenly at his work -in Whitby* the box factory for some time, He is survived by his parents, one brother, George, and one sister, Florence, We extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. and-Mrs.-Arthur Sleep; Seagrave, from Heart Attack Howard had been working at