VSR a | SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th, 1943 a a i is Walch your label; it -tells when your $1.50 per year in advanee, . Subscription expires. bee oe 0 5 cents a single copy . Ro * aE i & os 4 "EDITORIAL = ES Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, His first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith, HOW MUCH IS LABOR WORTH? ~The same motive that urges labor to secure the highest possible payment for services rendered will control investors. They, too, want their money's worth--and a little more if possible, The battle to gain permanent advantage upon the statute books is at a very crucial moment for labor at the present time, Just now work is plentiful, and labor is scarce. In a year or two the position may be reverséd, for Canada will have to fit into the schefhe of things thousands of young workers who have protected us m our hour © of danger, and who will be deserving of at least an opportumity to earn an honest living, and to become once more real citizens, whose interest. extends beyond the limits of the pocket book, or the shortness of the hours of labor. The wiser leaders see this fact, and are doing their best to convince thé rank and file of the union wonkers that good service and reasonable demands will bring more lasting benefits to the workers than any strikes and ultimatums at this aritical time in the nation's history. .This is the time for labor to show good citizenship, and to prove its right to equality of consideration in life's - rewards, because those rewards largely stem from well directed labor, Co-operation between labor and management is just plain good sense--if it is co-operation, and not merely another battleground on which to fight __ for greater advantage for one side or the other... There are many great industries that are suecess- fully adopting this co-operative idéa.. The worker can certainly make a very practical contribution in any business, and the employer who ignores kis employees, or mistreats them in any way, is lacking in good sense. The weak:spot in much of the joint management idea is that it is nearly always taken for granted that the employer is making a profit, and fre- quently, it is argued that he is getting more than his share of those profits. There are such things as losses in business; and there are employers who have denied themselves in times of stress so that their employees might not suffer. = Organization-has had its advantages for both capital and labor, but organization can bring about abuses in both these departments of our industrial life. In the case of capital, the abuse consists in the lack of direct touch between the real employer (the corporation) and the employee. The "boss" in such cases is usually just as much an employee as the rest of the workers, His job is to see that the investors get their dividends. He cannot be too sympathetic, and he often has to defer improvements because dividends come first. - would lack "The Human Touch". The abuse on the labor side can be the con- stantly growing demand for more pay and shorter hours, without regard to the difficulty faced by the employer. Such conduct kills the goose that lays the golden egg. } Taken as a whole, the small employer is more on a level with his employees, and he does not usually grow rich at their expense. Labor is worth what it can earn--no more, no less. And labor without management, and with- out invested capital, would earn but little. De- cent, fair-minded conduct on. both sides is the only foundation upon which the future prosperity of Canada can be built. In no case for cither can there be a constant taking and ho giving. * A THOROUGHLY DESERVING (CAUSE The Salvation Army is appealing" for help in its splendid work on the "Home Front". That work, based on Christian principles, is wide, generous, and practical in its scope. In spite of difticulties the Salvation Army does not grow dis- couraged. Instead, .it increases its effort, and shows the same spirit that the British evinced after Dunkirk. ' From the cradle to the grave, and with a hope- ful entry into the world beyond, the influence of this noble organization is felt by thousands * of people, who, in the ordinary course of events, The workers go about looking for those who are in trouble, and finding means to cure or at least relieve the victims of their difficulties; "and, what is more _valuable, they. generally find the root of the trouble, and put the sufferers on a sure footing, armed with a new hope, and a greater self-*~ respect. 1 ' Even from a selfish motive we can and should give financial assistance to the work. Thousands of men, women, and children have been rescued from becoming hopeless burdens upon society, and instead have become highly-respected and helpful citizens. "en When the canvasser calls, give as generously as you can. The money is greatly, needed, and will be wisely spent. . ' a 1 © $10.00 of available goods. t -: "Victory Bonnds--insurance and spending for future years. } Our people have the money, ....Our men.and women in the-services-are-counting on our:sup--- ar snee FIFTH VICTORY LOAN NOTES The greater the speed the nearer the Victory, and the greater saving of life and material. After the payment of taxes, Canadians are earning $15.00 of spefiding power for every -port:" We have over two hundred representatives from Port Perry, Reach, Remember, they have a long, hard road ed forces. That extra $5.00 in every $16.00 will find the safest investment in d Scugog in the avel before Victory is won. They d every bit of support we-can give them. SPEED THE VICTORY. Et oy = . , oe 3 SEI | DEE OR - i \ -- i id - AEE Ss A Rv CN : Gl 5 i Va lasy 5 Bs 1% hd \ 0 Perry Lions Club, Lion Sam Grit- as follows: _ Secretary--Bill Chapman, " Treasurer--Bert Hutcheson. PORT PERRY LIONS CLUB At a re-organization meeting of the n was elected President, and Lion Il Chapman was chosen as Secre- tary. The newly elected officers are President--Sam Griffen Li, 1st Viee-President--Dénnis McKinzey. 2nd Vice-Président--Reg Boundy. Tail Twister--Bill Carnegie. - Lion Tamer--Charlie Howsam, + - Directors--Roy Cornish, Ernie Hayes, Frnie McClellan, Sam Farmer, and The program committee will be Lions. Clifford Smith and Sam Farmer. Other committees will be appointed at the next meeting of the Club, As a wartime.measure the dinner meetings willibe discontinued, and the meetings will be held at the homes of the members. % il 5 An "appeal for the support of the Salvation Army drive was made by Lion Clifford Smith and Cephas Sleep will call on the business men of the town, -A committee of ladies, assisted by a representative of the Army, will yisit the homes. You will receive them generously. A donation of $26.00 was made by the Lions Club, : : - SCUGOG The World-Wide Communion Ser- vice will be held in.the Head Church next. Sunday, October 3rd at 11 a.m. re invited, Sunday was a lovely day for the Thank Offering service at the Head Dr. Rennie, Church which was prettily decorated with fall flowers and leavis, Miss W, Niddery and her pupils furnished the singing. Joyce and Evelyn Reader sang a duet, the rest of the pupils joining in the chorus. The union choir, with Mrs, G. Sweetman at the organ; sang in the evening. Rev. II. G. Lester of Seagrave, delivered splendid ser- raons which all spoke very highiy of. The new church building is comin along fine under the workmanship _o Mr. fv. Brown, Mr, R. Tetlow, Mr. Clifford Woodside and Rev. H." W. Foley. Mrs, Wannamaker visited Mrs. R. Reader on Sunday, Mrs, E. Fines is spending a pleasant time with her daughter Dorothy for a few days this week. : Anotlier Shower was held on Friday evening. splendid time wad spent by a large crowd "at the Township Hall. At thé set tinie' Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Laing were asked to be seated on the platform when they were pre- sented with two pictures, a table and lamp, and a rug, besides several other gifts. After all were unwrapped and admired they both made suitable re- sponse, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sweetman, Mr. and Mrs. Luzerne Sweetman, Mr. R. Sunday, September 26th, will long be remembered by the members and friends. of St. John's Presbyterian Church as an important date in the history of the congregation, for on that day Re-Dedicatory services were held, culminating more than a year of careful planning and tireless effort in the complete rénovation of the build- ing, and the improvement of the grounds. The occasion was one of re- joicing, thanksgiving, and that quiet satisfaction which comes from carry- ing to completion a diflicult under- taking. Rev. F. G. Vesey, B.A., formerly of Parkdale Presbyterian Church, To- ronto, and now of the Bible College of that city, was special speaker for the day. Rev. Mr. Vesey is no stranger to the people of St. John's for he conducted the serviges celebrat- ing the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the church, in October, 1931, during the ministry of the late Rev. E. E. Annand. _ - The morning and evening sermons were impressive, searching, and prac- tical, dealing with the Christian's trust in God's omnipotence. The quality and spirif of the message will live long in the community. Rev. J. A. McMillan, B.A; minister of St. John's, read letters of felicitation from Rev. R. Simpson, a former pastor, and from Rev. Wim. Stocks, rector of the ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RE-DEDICATION Church of the Ascension, both of whom were unable to be present... The evening service of the United Church was courteously withdrawn, and a large audience was present to hear the inspiring address. Rev. W. C. Smith assisted at the evening worship. Toronto artists added much to the success of the occasion. Mrs. W. Langford of Riverdale Presbyterian Church, and Misses Margaret Lang and Kathleen Powers, of the People's Church, sang during both services. It was an added pleasure to all to see Miss Helen Willard once more in her accustomed place at the orgair in the morning. Mrs. Orde, organist of the United Church, assisted in. the evening. It is worthy of note that this whole attractive work of renovation has been paid for, and the Church is debt free. This was made possible because of the great amount of work done by the members, both men und women. Sup- plementing this free labor, most gen- erous cash contributions were received, some even increasing their givings when they saw what a fine picce of work was being done, There is a growing fellowship among the Churches, and a realization that there is room and work for all, if those who do not now attend Church can be brouglit to see the value of the service given. L Milner and sister Marjorie were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sweet- man on Sunday. : Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Beech and lit- tle Janice, of Bowmanville," Mr. and Mrs. Graham, and Rev. H. G. Lester, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. S. Rod- man on Sunday. Mrs. A. Sweetmidn of Port Perry, and her daughter -Mrs." Ballam and Mr. Ballam, of Toronto, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. "Martyn. Sympathy is extended to Mr. Wm. Ettey and daughter in the passing of Mrs. Ettey. cA Sorry to hear Mr. and Mrs. Bush are moving to Uxbridge very soon. We wish them comrort in their new home. Mr. Milton Demara is busy cutting corn with his corn binder, Miss Clara Hardy visited her aunt Mrs. D. Hope and Mrs. Long, on Mon- day. The Community Club will be held on Wednesday, October 6th, instead of Sept. 29th. . Mr. and Mrs. Bevington of Toronto, spent a pleasant week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. Pogue. Mr, and Mrs. John Reader, Murray and Gerald, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. Samells on Sunday. Mrs. J. L. Sweetman and Allene visited in Toronto on Tuesday. Birthday. greetings to Mrs, Orr Jef- trey for October 3rd, Mr. R. Carter and Ena Peace for the 4th and Mrs. George Ormiston for the 6th, Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. F. Carnochan on the birth of a son on Sept. 20th. : - J . . Small Fire Quickly . . Extinguished . Last-Friday, what-might-have- been a serious fire at the residence of Mr. J. E. Jackson, was extinguished by quick action of the fire brigade. It is not certain what caused the fire; but it started in the roof at the rear of the house; and did enough the roof thoroughly repaired and re- covered. pan te Po Mrs. Roy Goode Has Narrow Escape "About ten o'clock last Friday morn- ing, Mrs. Roy Goode answered a knock on the door to find a man standing there, who inquired if the men were in. On being told they were in the field, the man entered, locked the door and asked for money. Mrs. Goode re- fused to tell him where it was, but the robber beat her badly, 'searched around and finally made good his escape with approximately seven dollars, The police were called and Mrs, Goode, was able to give them a description of the man. As yet no arrests have been made. : Mrs. Goode was very badly hurt, but we are pleased to hear that she is slightly improved. War Work Activities 'A meeting of the I. O. D. E. War Work Committee was held Monday evening, September 27th, in the War Work Rooms. ' Those present were: Mesdames Murray, Harris, McKee, Bentley, Col- bear, Woods, Pearson (Clements and Wilkins, of Seagrave), and Morrison. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Murray. After hearing the Treasurer's Report, Mrs. Murray paid particular stress on the need of funds in order to carry on and supply the necessary needs for our war work, Christmas parcels for our boys on active service was discussed. Last year we had 31 boxes, this year there are 60. Socks will be needed for these par- cels, which means a lot of knitting. Volunteer knitters who act now will greatly help in getting the overseas boxes ready, which must be on their way by the end of October. The matter of ditty bags for the navy was also bréught up, and is be- ing arranged for by Mrs. Glass, Navy League convener, It was decided to fill 60, bagay Business being finished the mekting adjourned. --_---- PP Young People's Union The young people met for their re- gular meeting on Tuesday evening and the devotional opened with the Invo- ©Eation by Margaret Day) after which a hymn was sung. The Scripture passage was read by Clare Glass; Dorothy Tristram led in prayer, and followed this by reading a poem writ- ten by St. Francis. A hymn was sung. Rev. Mr. Smith was called upon to exccutive meeting were read and adopted. Then followed the election 'of officers for the coming season of 1943-1944. nell; Vice President, Emerson Me- Millan; Secretary, Dorothy Tristram; Treasurer, Dorothy Balfour; Pianist, 1 Doris Wallace;. Convener of Christian damage to 'mikd it necessary to have Fellowship, Jack Whitmore; Assistant, 6th. 'Reta Wilson; Convener of Christian Jitizenship, Margaret Day; -Assistant, Bruce Hull; Convener of Christian} i Culture, Clare Glass; Assistant, 'Bob i Dowson; Convener of Christian Mis- act as Chairman. The minutes of the |. President, George Chan-| Letter to Those on Active Service . To the Home Folks Away from Home, The people of Prince Albert have suffered severe loss in the death of Miss Madden and Mrs, Ettey. Both these ladies have been the very best of good neighbors, who took, in their part in the welfare of the community. Mish "Madden was esséntially the teacher and good neighbor. Mrs. Ettey was the soul of kindness, who made no distinction as to race or creed, but could always be relied upon to do the kindly thing at the right time, no matter who was in_ trouble, The memories of both these ladies will be cherished by Prince Albert people for many years to come. ' The maples are beginning to flame in colors from bright yellow to deep crimson, and the glory of autumn is with us, Golden rod lines the fences and spreads out over many fields and gardens. Wild asters give a touch of modest blie, and the sumachs flaunt their cones of crimson. In the side- roads like those around Chalk Lake, it is like driving through fairy land. Nature has two lovely seasons in the year--Spring and Autumn. This year tint, that the landscape will fairly glow with beauty, - . The Swimming Pool at Birdseye Center is closed for the semson. It has been a good season, too. Quite a change from the days of the jungle. By the sound of things, there are likely to be other "improvements in arious' places at the water front; but it is too soon to make any definite tatements, ran something like this: "Jack Spiatt could eat no fat, And his wife could eat no lean; And so betwixt the two of them They licked the dish quite clean." own particular way, a most helpful she has such a wealth of leaves tof There used to be an old rhyme that | propriate Tea and coffee have entered that category. The inhabitants of the United States drink very little tea; but they do drink plenty of coffee. Now coffee is in abundance, and 'they have been able to return to their favorite drink; and we have been able to get more tea. So we are all happy. Of late when we made a tea brewing, and had some over, the thermos bottle came in handy; but it wasn't so good. It is much nicer to belong to the mil- lionaire class, and be able to brew a fresh pouring every time, Of course, we have found it handy to forget that tea, sugar, and coffee are comparatively recent luxuries. They were scarce enough in the pio- neer days. passed a resolution the other day that will do much to strengthen the power of the Allied Nations. It is too bad that such a resolution had not been passed when the League of Nations ter Inte than never. glere is the re- solution: ' "Resblved by the House of Repre- sentatives (the Senate concurring) that the Congress hereby expresses itself as favoring the creation of ap- international--machinery-- with power adequate to establish and to maintain a just and lasting peace among: the nations of the world, and as , favoring participation by the United States therein, through its constitutional processes." The vote was 360 for, 29 against, That looks like wusiness. Here's hoping. Yours truly, THE EDITOR. MANCHESTER "Sunday School will be re-opened on Sunday, October 3rd, at ten o'clock, with Mr. Saywell in charge. Arrange- ments are being made for Thank Offering sarvices the middle of Oc- tober. Further notice later. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cunningham of Queensville, Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Ward, Brooklin, were recent guests of Mr, W. F. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dobson at- tended the Linton-Stickwood wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Linton, Claremont, on Sept. 24th, Harold Dobson and Geo. Fowlie made a business trip to Hamilton last week. A.C. Keith Wilson, R.C.A.F., has re- turned to Trenton, after spending a urlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson. We extend our sympathy to Mr. W. Fttey and his daughter, Mrs. Fred Lambe, in their sad bereavement, the death of Mrs. Ettey, who was highly respected in Manchester community. Also, to Mrs, Lorne Thompson, in the recent death of her father, the late Edward Williams, who is kindly re- membered by Manchester people, We are glad to report Mrs, Chas, rerrow has returped to her home from Oshawa hos ih, and is conval- escing favo¥ably. : The W. A. were entertained at the "I'll leave my draughts on.if I want In winter or in fall, N Electric wiring that's frayed and worn Won't bother me at all.™* " 'Now when your cleaning hardwood floors' ~ Don't e'er use gasoline, + Now how the heck do they expect I'm going to get them clean. "I'll do just what I like," said Smart, "I'm covered so why worry; In putting in the fire call I would not even hurry." So Johnny did just what he liked Ignoring all he'd read } Until the night a blaze broke out When he had gone to bed. Now Johnny being Mr. Smart Got out himself 0.K. He would not even stay. Yes Johnny got his dough all right For furnishing anew, BUT he got some dough he did not want, . (HIS'FAMILY'S LIFE INSURANCE TOO.) a Submitted by the New Toronto home of Mrs. Arnold Roach for the September meeting. The October meeting will Ae held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Dob%on, on Wednesday, Oct. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart MacFarlane, of Seagrave, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Holtby. Word has been received that L. Cpl. Elwood Crosier, is serving in Sicily. sions, Thelma Crosier; Assistant, Bob! Pte. Leroy Scott, also, saw service in Williams; Social Convener, Annabelle Hillier; Assistant, Irene MacDonald. Press Reporter, Dorothy Balfour, A vote of thanks was tendered to Margaret Day for so capably steering the course of the Y.P.U. for the past two years. The new President, George Chan- nell, then took charge, thanking every- one for the honour bestowed upon him. A hymn was sung and the meeting] closed with the Mizpah benediction, ------ en be 1.0.D, E The meeting of Scugog Chapter, Imperial Order Daughters of the Em- pire, will be held in the Public Library at 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, October 6th, instead of on the usual first Monday in the month. All mem- bers are requested by the Regent to make a special effort to attend in or- der that a united drive be given to our work after the summer vacation. The Empire needs us. L Don't bother me," said Johnny Smart the first battle of Sicily. Mr. and Mrs. Offa Williamson, of Peterboro, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Holtby last week. > I'VE GOT INSURANCE - (80 WHAT?) "With Fire Prevention stuff; To me it's just a lot of tripe, It's just a lot of guff, . "I pay insurance money out, So if I have a blaze I'll get good dough-for what I lose, Prevention's just a craze. "Te heck with all your do's and dont's And your Fire Prevention bunk, I'll put hot ashes where I like, I'll store a lot of junk. Fire Department. Ration Coupens which may be used Effective Thursday; September 30th Meat--13 to 19 inclusive Butter--24 to 31 inclusive Tea and Coffee--1 to 17incl. Sugar--1 to 16 inclusive Sugar [canning] -- June, July, August and September Preserves--D1, D2, D3 - NOTE Butter Coupons--24, 25, 26, 27 expire Sept. 30th Meat Coupons--13, 14, 15, 16 expire Sept. 30th. The Congress of the United States -- -- was up for discussion, However, bet- But to garb himself in daytime clothes a