Halton Hills Newspapers

Flesherton Advance, 12 Mar 1941, p. 5

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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, March 12, 1941 Working Harder-Saving More- That's our answer to Hitler's challenge, and no doubt It's yours too. Work and save. Save all you can and buy War SaVings Certificates now! They offer yon a prime investment: a real opportunity to serve your country and, at the same time, protect your- self against future contingencies. Canada's 3^00,000 small savings account holders,- each with less than $1,000 in the bank, togetlier ac-"' count for over 90% of all savings deposits. It is they who must make the War Savings Campaign «hc- cessfuL „ â-  - i- . This Company and its 10,700 workers . are doujjgv their bit. A salary deduction plan is in effect. -iH^ objective of 100% employee participation, and S% of our total payroll, is well on the way to boiag^. achieved. All our workers are ^^.^. now active in selling War 0^* ^*^S- Savings Stamps. Every one of our offices in Quebec and Onti^ rio is selling War Savings Stamps. Now is the time for all of us to show what Canada means to us. ffif*^. SS*-^ us-gii PRICEVILLE Mrs. Harry Pedlar and Dickie of Toronto spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carson. Har- vey Pedlar, who has spent over a month visiting, retaraed home with them on Monday. Mrs. Henry Tucker and Joyce t^ent Che week end in Toronto. Three qtults were completed on Thursday in St. Cohunba chforch by the ladies of both congregations, for (he Red Cross. Mr. Alex. Carson and daughter, Dorothy, visited Sunday at the home of Mr. Art Richardson, Swinton Pai^ Mrs. Jim Sturrock spent the pas'! week with friends at Swinton Park. Mr. John Woollard xetumed home £rom Owen Sound hospital and is at the <tf-Mr. fiios. Currie. Miss Marjorie McLeod, Seg.N., of Durham -labospital has been nursing memhers of the HaddSs^|puly> who are improving. The ladles of thejrohgregation of St. Andrew's chinen are busy prepar- ing for a plt^y 'to be given some time in th« near future. The man who spends most of his time flaring up doesn't shine very long. Auction Sale Farm Stock, Implements, Etc Mrs. John Hill Egremont, near Boothyille THURSDAY, MARCH 20th. 1941 to comence at 1 o'clock p.m. See bills. GEO. E. DUNCAN, Auctioneer SILK HOSIERY BULLETIN Due to govemmeat rMtrictMms oa inqports of raw silk, de th re r ie a of Silk Hosiery are Tery slow and then is every ipdicatioa that Mipf4iee of Silk Hosiery will be ^ff icult to iM'ociire as tbe season advances. We advise you to anticipate your needs and to buy * few pairs now ! Our present stock is very vreli assorted and we have nUde no price increase. We offer tbe new spring shades in Full Fashioned S9k Hoei«»7 in all siaes. Ringless Chiifon â€" Firtt quality $9c Substandards, service weight €9c Semi-Service and Chiffon 79c Service, Chiffon and Crepe $L90 ASK TO SEE THE NEW NYLON HOSE The newest ereatioa â€" Icmger wear than any odMr yet produced. New spring ct^rs â€" Just arrived Per pair $1.65 Wal!paper Bargains Tooake room for new stock we have cleared our sttnnage rasks of nany good seOiag sdling pat- terns from last seasop and offer them at Bargain Piribes regarcless of cost. The quanity is limited â€" don't ddby your selection. F. H. W. Hickling General Merchant FLESHERTON EUGENIA There was a fair attendance at church Sunday evening. The choir rendered an anthem "Follow Me." Miss Mab«l Betts acted a3 organist in the absence of Miss Carruthers and Miss Turner. The Y.P.U. met Wednesday even- ing of last week with an attendance of 16. Mrs. Cairns presided for the devotioinal and business periods and Miss Edith Betts had charge of the discussion period. She took as her topic "Mizspah" an'! read a very in- teresting story, v.-nich gave a fine impression of the meani'-g of the word. Dorothy Falconer read a Scrip- ture passage and Carmel Martin read a poem "The Men of Sussex." Mabel Betts gave a reading "Our Pastor," and two instrumentals were given by Tiev. Dr. Mercer at the organ, with Miss Mabel Betts accojnpyiying on the guitar. The.airogjram was closed by the MisSlJa^ J&tts singing the hymn "Mizp4b^;'y|c|[pwed by all re- peating the^^H&p^Henediction. Miss Edith Bette>>onda^d a B^,<}oes- tion mabch> with Mrs. Caims«iKl' Mrs. Martin as ' captains. Some giames were also played, Mr. and Mrs. W. Campbell of To- rtAtoTind SOB, L.A.C. Sergt. Observer Sritojfi^'Canijpbell, who was home on hfi last leave, visjted with the Camp- bell families and with Mrs. G. C. Graham on -Friday and Saturday of last week. Billy ^weHTknown in this '•^community and called on many of his friends who were pleased to see him agaiO'; He left on Monday for Mont- real and will leave shortly for over- seas. Otir best wishes go with him and we hope that he will return safely homeagam. Pte. DougrCaims of Camp Burden was home Sunday evening. Pte. Allan Love of Camp Borden visited at the Phillips home Sunday. Pte. Wm. Scoref of Camp Borden - spent the week end at the Carruthers home. Mrs. Lane, who has spent the past few months with her neice, Mrs. Jack Cairns, returned to her home in Metf- ford on Sunday. Mrs. Cairns and Shirley accompanied her and spent Sunday afternoon in Meaford. We are sorry to hear of the departure of Mrs. Lane, but hope that she will visit here again soon. Mr. Harold Lever of Tlesherton .and brother, Russell, of Fairview, Alta., visited on Sunday evening with their sister, Mrs. C. Martin. It is 21 years since Russell was East and he notes many changes. Pte. Jack Trayner of Camp Borden spent the wpek end witli his grand mother, Mrs. Wilson, and the McMii an and Jamieson families. Mrs. Jamieson and Mrs. McMillan are sis- ters of Jack's mother. Mr. Ed. Magee of Fort Saskatche- wan, Alta., is visiting with relatives in this community. His son, Clifford, has enlisted in the R.C.A.F. and is now stationed at Manning Depot t Toronto. We extend our sympathy to the Murphy family in their sad bereave- ment. Mr. Murphy passed away on Saturday morning. The funeral was held OB Tuesday. Miss Elizabeth Murphy and her brother, Jim, spent a few days in To- ronto recently. Miss Laveme Smith of Feversham visited recently with her friend, Miss Hazel Magee. We are sorry to report Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moffatt on the sick list, but we are glad to hear that they are on the road to recovery. One afternoon last week Mrs. Freo' Jamieson entertained the 8th line ladies to a quilting and 10c tea. A very enjoyable time was spent Miss Frances Roberts visited ovei the week end with her friend. Miss Dolly Ottewell. Mr. Neil McDonald has returned home from Owen Sound hospital, where he has been for the past couple of weeks. We are glad that he is feeling better since his operation and we wish him a speedy recovery. Miss Blanche Williams has returned home from AWershot, Ont., where she has ihieen assisting iA household duties at the home of Chas. Goddard. Blanche had the misfortune to fall and break a couple of ribs. We are sorry to report Mrs. Robt. Smith on the sick list. Mr. Everett Graham was home from Barrie over the- week end. Mr. Reg. Fawcett returned to Barrie with him Monday morning. We are glad to re|>ort Mrs. W. C. Hanley progressing continually, after her recent illness with pneumonia. Britain's Air Power Grows Production lines of heavy bombers are seen in a British aircraft factory. The output here has far exceeded the figures anticipated, and production is ahead of schedule. These are the long-distance hea ty bombers used in raids on Germany and Italy from England. KIMBLRLEY The monthly meeting of the W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. R. Chard, 'when over 30 were present After a short program most of the members quilted and knit The quilt was for the Red Cross. Some knit for the Red Cross and others for our Salvation Army donation. A splen-! did reading was given by Mrs. Robt. Chard. The next meeting will be held at the home of ^rs. B. A. Carruthers. Mr. Chas. Lincoln visited friends here on Saturday evening and at- tended the funeral of the late Mr. Ferguson, also with Mr. W. Buchan- an, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Soul and a number of others. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family Mr. Ferguson was well known here and was a nephew of Mrs. M. Fergu- son of Kimberley. Mr. F. Hutchinson and Mr. Hadden Hutchinson and boys visited a day with Mrs. Geo. Hutchinson and Mil- ten during the past TT-eek. The W. A. met at the home of Mrs. B. A. Carruthers when 23 adults and five children were present. Two quilts are to be completed by them next week. "Cup" will be the key word for the next meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Langford of Flesherton were guests at the par- sonage on Tuesday and attended the Y.P,S.. where Mr. Langford gave a much-apprecaited talk and a solo. Bom â€" At Niagara Falls on Fab. 19th, 1941, to Sergt. and Mrs. M. Pretty (nee Florence Burritt) the gift of a daughter, Carol Ann. Sergt Pretty is at Yarmouth, N.S., with his unit of the R.C.A.F. The people of the community gath- ered in the Community Hall Thurs- day evening and gave a shower to Mr. and Mrs. Laveme Morwood, re- cent bride and groom. After the presentation Mr. Morwood made a fitting reply and the balance of the evening was spent in cards, crokinole and other games. The teachers pnd pupils of the public school are doing good work in bringing in War Savings Stamps. Fifteen were brought in on Tuesday morning. For some years the Sun- day School has been giving the collec- tions on the first Sunday each month to missions and the last Sunday's for Christmas sgifts. ilow the Bible Class, the Blue Bird and Endeavor classes are joining the last Sunday's collections for War Savings Stamps. Mr. Jack Trainor of Camp Borden visited his unole, Mr. John Wilson. ROCK MILLS We enjoyed a beautiful spring day on Monday, but a high wind came up through the night and we have a regular blizzard this Tuesday. We' are sorry to report Miss Ettie Radley ill at present. She is at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ed. Fisher, in Flesherton. We hope to hear of her recoverey soon. ^. and Mrs. DJck Clark spent a day with his parents, Mr. and Mr* Robt. Clark, in Flesherton. Mr. Stewart Foster was home from Durham over the week end. VWe understand that the Durham Furniture Co. has bought a boilei from Mr. R. McNabb of Flesherton and will have it installed in the mil] he'-*; before the season's sawing commences. Mr. W. Stoddart of Markdale visit- ed recently with friends here. A painter was fined for slapping a girl in Chicago, He probab'y thought tliat would be one way to re- move his opposition. Rock Mills Ladies*' Aid The lAdies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Alex. Ehiglish on Wed., March 19th. RoH call "Holy." Luuch committee: cake, Mrs. O'as. Hanley. Mrs. Albert Blackburn; sandwich. Mrs. B. Field. Mrs. Ned Croft. Send in your Renewal Now CENTRE LINE Lovely weather now. Mr. John Osborne went to Camp Borden last Wednesday for medical examination and is now awaiting for the report. If accepted he will go to Toronto to train with the Royal Can- adian Engineers. Ptes. Joseph Little and Victor Osborne of Camp Borden spent their week end leave in Toronto. Mrs. Florence Lyons and Jean and Mrs. G. Little visited Saturday with Mrs. Mac Cudmore and Kenneth. The McMuIlen brothers are blitzing wood on our line just now. The Red Cross ladies of the Centre Line (west) are meeting at the 'lome of Mrs. Florence Lyons on Wednes day afternoon to complete the quilt they have just finished piecing. piiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii»^ I SUPERIOR STORES I Specials are Cask Only I 2 Large CORN FLAKES and TUMBLER I AU for 25c I 1 Large OXYDOL and 1 SmaU One I Both for 25c I GOLDEN BANTAM CORN, Real Good I Per Can 10c I GRAPE FRUIT JUICE 48 oz. cans I Only 25c I Libby's PORK & BEANS I 3 for 2Sc • I ORANGES â€" Real Juicy I _ 2doz.f(M-25c ^ * j FRESH & CURED MEATS - Reasonably Priced I Complete Line of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables I Buy WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES Regulariy C J. KENNEDY Phone 37 WE DELIVER IIIWIIIHUIHIIillUIIIIUIIIIIIIIllHlllllillllllliilHlliiiiiiiuu^^ 1 ^ j^^ tnn k Aiittft^ f f ? ^^^^^^fr^»â- ^â- ^^><^i^» » »oo o » » ^^ ^ ^ Down in Texas they claim to have a •tn ",*«t cii^ws jrnm. It sounds like bull, by gum. A! eat Storage ; ; WE FEEL THAT WE WOULD NOT BE FAIR TO ^ YOU IF WE DID x\OT AGAIN REMIND YOU OF THE COLD STOR.\CxE FACILITIES. A $5.00 box for a year will hold approximately 220 to 250 Ib». meat and you may refill the box often as you wish. You may also place meat m storage at the rate of iV^c per lb. NOW IS THE TIME TIL\T THE STOkiNG OF MEAT SHOULD BE IN FULL PROGRESS. > > Call in to see US about the storage. Flesherton Creamery £ Produce Co. Phone 56 Angus Avis, Manager | i tmtmm aim

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