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^ {Wednesday, June 4, 1941 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE THE FLESHERTOM ADVANCE Published on Collingwood Strwrt, | Fle*hrton, Wednesday of MM* _ week. Cireulation over 1,000. | Price in Canada $2.00 per year, 1 when paid in advance $i.6u; in P. S. A. $2.50 per year, when paid in advance $2.00. i / . F. J. THURSTON. Editor. The Guarantee of Freedom This is the closing editorial of cries which was designed to provide our readers with a better under- standing: of the functions of the press Which serves their community. An Attempt has been made to deal briefly, simply and adequately with the many phases and relationships between the newspaper and the ter- ritory ii serves. It is not without purpose that this editorial has been left until the last, because in a sense it sums up what has been said in the previous editorials about the aims, objects, ideals and problems of the community weekly newspaper. The purpose of this series has been to give a glimpse of the intangible things about a newspaper the soul if you will. For the newspaper has a soul, that is what makes it such an important asset in the district it Mrves. 'We borrow words from an- other writer to explain just why we believe that your newspaper is your guarantee of freedom. "I am the guarantee of the Canad- ian way of liberty the way of equal opportunity the way of free enterprise the divine way and the true way of national well-being "and upward advancement. "Weekly I g into your home in winter and summer, in spring and fall. I chronicle your birth, your marriage, your death, and the inter- vening years which mean for sorrow or joy, depression or exaltation health or pestilence, poverty or wealth, weakness or sertngth. "Freeborn am I ana true to my heritage. ' am not the subservient carrier of propaganda which enabled a Hitler to become the master of Germany, nor am I the complacant press which contributed to the down- fall of France. I am a friendly vis- itor. You'll find me constantly at your right hand, week after week. I have character, even when I hurt you, I know you would not have me epineless. "I provide you with specific public service. I support to the last drop . ' ink your charities, your Red Cross drives' your school, your church, and your service organizations. Yes, I assist in the building of communrt:' character. "Through (advertising 1 I promote your trade, move your commodities, advanc your living standards. I am a bit bashful about mentioning these things, but I want you to rfist assur- ed that I am your friend. "I am the Canadian home town newspaper, a nd without me your liberties would vanish." Sixtieth Birthday (Continued from Page 1) Proton Women'* Institute On May 2'th, the monthly meeting of Proton W. I. \vr. heid at the home of Mrs. N. R. McCannell, when 13 members and five visitors were present. Mrs. Chas. Moore, the newly leected president, occupied the chair. The meeting' was opened by the Ode, followed by prayer. Roll call was answered by payment of fees. Minutes of the last meeting /eere read nn<i communications and lettei of appellation were read. Mrs. Herb Corbett gave some interesting items of current events. Following the business part of the program, Doris Bannon gave a talk based on "England's Hour," by Vera Brittain. This dealt with the posi- tion of the pacifist in England, the plight of evacuated women and child- ren, and gave a vivid picture of the blitzkreig as seen through the auth- or's eyes. It wri decided to quilt three tops at the hall at Proton on Tuesday, June 10th We expect to start in the morning and would like a goodly number of ladies to help with this Red Cross work. Mr. Bert Bodging was lucky en ough to get both a first and second prize for the two contest* held dur Ing the social hour. The meeting was Closed with the Mizpah benediction , followed by the National Anthem. The schol boy who wrote that spinster is a bachelor's wife did not get a pass mark. In these days when income tax ex emptlons are being eagerly sought Olfva Dlonne is in preferred position Two cases of German meanlea are reported in Stratford, and the folk do not know whether to call the doctor or lotlfy the R.C.M.P. merchant, postmaster, insurance ag- ent and clerical man-about-town for so many years. He was a builder. No descendants bear his name. Was brother of the well-known Dr. T. S. Sproule, M.P., of Markdale, who was head of the Orange Order in British North America, and at his death a Senator. *>^ Robert Trimble, pioneer merchant, gone these many years, and father of the late W. W. Trimble, postmaster for many years prior to his death several years ago. Henry Flesher, painter and woollen mill. His father was W. K. Flesher, founder of Plesherton. J. E. Moore, furniture dealer, mov- ed to California 43 years ago. Thos. Leitch, -etired tailor, and his son, Charlie, who was a tailor and built the present Advance office build- ing, later moving to Winnipeg. Jas. Sullivan, early tinsmith, with family scattered in Canada and the U.S.A. for many years. Elias VanZant, marble cutter and band leader. Robert Clark, blacksmith, father of our townsman, Robert Clark. Wm. Wright, general merchant and later cattle buyer. Wm. Bradley who owned and oper- ated the gristmill until it was burned. Alex. Thompson was a baker for many years, his wife, and later his son, Ed., continued the business. When W. H. Thurston Came J. G. Russell, jeweller, who moved to Hamilton, and who has been an Advance subscriber during the 52 years since he left Flesherton. Has retired from business. Wm. Irwin, able educationalist, wh later located in Durham, and be- came an able journalist. His son, Frank, continues as editor of the Durham Chronicle. Seven years later, when W. H. Thurston moved back to his beloved Grey County in 1888, within 12 miles and have played an important part in its development. F. G. Karstedt came to Flesherton in March of 1888 and is still in bus- iness, Still youthful in spite of any- thing the calendar may try to insinuate. Dan McTavish came about that time, and the family tradition in carried on here by his sons, George and Cecil. George Mitchell opened up his pri- vate bank here about that time, and later sold out,' finally retiring some years ago. He is not in good health. W. P. Crossley came and was bus driver for many years; well known and liked by all. Mrs. Crossley is still residing in Flesherton. Dr. J. P. Ottewell came about that time for the good of the live stock population, and happily is still with us, though not in good health. In those days The Advance was a large four-page paper, half printed bere on an old "Armstrong" press: a laborious task each week. Two ap- prentices were always employed, those on the job at that time being: A. D. Thurston and Vic Kester. Aprentices who graduated from The Advance included: George LeGard, who went into business for himseh at Chicago, and who has since died; A. D. Thurston, The Gazette, Mont- real; John Gibson; Nicholas Aber- (rombie, B.C., Hugh D. Pedlar of Oxbow. Sask., Stan Thurston, Mea- ford; El wood Genoa, Toronto; Carl Walker, Shelburne; Joe and Herb LeGard, Toronto and Pickering; Geo Akins, Toronto, and others of more recent vintage. Today the office is modernly- cquipped with linotype and power presses and folder, and the staff at the moment consists of second and third generation Thurstons: Frank J. and his son, Jim. "" Throughout the sixty years The Advance has never been used for personal ends. We presume it could never rank high as a money-making prpoositlon. This angle A'as of minor consideration to the editor who laid (town hi pen two yeara ago, and of his birthplace at Kimberley, there were several other well-known folk who came to the young community, one fancies must always be to those who foltew his footstep . The record of maintaining for 80 years a useful, newsy, wholesome rural newspaper In a centre of less than 500 population, is a genuine ac- complishment. So many small papers have found it impossible to continue in the fluid. And yet a weekly newi- imper enriches the life of its com- munity, and provides a permanent re- cord of its life which gives a dignity and poise. We congratulate these second and third generation Thurstons for their work in carrying on the traditions instituted 60 years ago and trust The Advance may continue in a greater way in the future than ever before. Note; We regret that in this fi i unitary sketch many names cer- taainly have been omitted. The om- ission is unintentional. 'We should like the record to be complete, but sources of information are scanty, after sixty years! And the writer wasn't here at the time! SPRINGHILL Miss Ellen Parker of Chesley and Everette Parker of Manning Pool, Toronto, visited recently with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Parker. Mrs. Parker Sr. has also been visit- ing at the same home, Mr. Allister Pattison of Corbetton visited recently at the parental home. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Akins of To- ronto and Miss' Ann Akins spent a week end r cently with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. N. Kirk of Berkeley visited recently with Mrs. Sarah Beaton, East Backline. Mrs. Wilson of Badjeros is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred Irwin. Mr. inflard Knight is spending a couple of weeks at his home at Essex. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stevens and Lavina, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Irwin and Mrs. Wilson visited with Mrs. N. Gil- christ at Maple Valley recently. Recent visitors at the Eagle home were; Mr.s. B. Hyslop and Mrs. A. Hysiop, Mr. and Mrs. R. Allison and Joey, Mr. J. Allison Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. John N. Eagles, all of Markdale. The school children, as well as a number of residents who reside on the highway, had the privilege of seeing the parade from Camp Borden of the mechanized unit on Monday morning. A Red Cross meeting was held on Monday evening- at the home of Mrs. 'Ward Harrison to decide on the social evening and dance to be held. It is being held this Friday evening in the Fraternal Hall, Flesherton at which the drawing of the tickets for the two quilts will be made: the one quilt which they sold tickets on and the one which the school children made. Good music will be provided for dancing All the ladies in the section are requested to bring lunch. son courses at Salem school (Proton No. 12) on Tuesday, and at the O.D. R. on Wednesday. Examinations will be held next week. The funeral of Russell William Wil- son, aged 10, was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Harrison, 19th Proton. Rev. A. R. Muir was in charge of the service and was assisted by Rev. Irwin, Al- liance minister from Hopeville, ho along with Mrs. Pallister rendered a duet, "Gathering Buds." The hymns "Safe in the arms of Jesus" and "When He Cometh" were sung. Mr. Muir referred to the heavy loss sus- tained in the lareidcntal drowning and directed his address especially to the immediate relatives from Isaiah 63: 4, "For He hatr borne our griefs and carried our sorrows." Mr. Irwin also assisted at the interment in McNeil Cemetery, Priceville. The minister preached at a Com munion Preparatory Service in the Salem church, Kilsyth, last Wednes- day evening. The members of the cast of the new Y.P.S. play "The Rose Covered Cottage" met for their first practice on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Gary Whyte. Rev. A. R. Muir has received a call from the Kilsyth United church, sub- ject to the approval of the settle- ment committee of Conference, which is in session this week In Bloor St. United church, Toronto. The Board of Managers met Tues- day evening at the church. Much is being said of the battle ol the Atlantic, but the coal dt aler cal- led the other day to see if it would be all right to put some Scotch anth- racite in the cellar for next winter. Reports from Italy indicate food can be secured if one has the money to |>ay the 'high prices, and that smells very much as thought graf- ters were operating;. *+*+********** I !'*< St. Columba Church New* The minister completed Bible lea- Toronto Choir Coining People of Flesherton and commun- ity are again to have the rare privil- ege of hearing a city choir, when the fifty voice Aoir of High Park United Church, Toronto, visits town on June 12th, to give the concert in connec- tion with te anniversary celebration in St. John's church. The program will consist of choir, quartette and solo, as well as readings by Mrs. Ola McNa^gtiton, Who will accompany the group. It promises to be a con- cert of Mgrh order. Many spoke very highly of them on a previous visit I several months ago. I LADIES SUMMER FROCKS Special Offering at $2.29 ...-,v>**- -- PRINTED RAYON SUMMER FROCKS, just re- oeived from manufacturers every one different smart correct style* patterns include stripes, small figures and floral designs in newest summer colorings. Sizes 14 to 20 years and 38 to 44... Regular price $2.95 SPECIAL $2.29 New Summer Dress Fabrics Sheers, Voiles, Rayons, Crepes, Batistes, Printed Poplins, Printed Piques. All reasonably priced. NEW WHITE SHOES SUMMER SHADES IN SILK HOSIERY SUMMER LINGERIE SLACKS AND SUN SUITS We are showing Special Values in Men's Ready-to-wear Suits and Odd Trousers F. H. W. 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