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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, January 26, 1944 . .' . . ;. 4 . , ' : High Lights in 1943 News June 30 Alex. Mitchell of Fev- ersham, died in his 47th year, result of an accident. July 1 A. E. Colgan nominated Con- servative candidate in South Grejr. 1 Word received of arrival over- seas of Grey & Simcoe Foresters. 7 4 Pound bass caught in Wil- cock Lake by Emerson McKillop. 8 Mrs. Emerson Mills, 22, of Os- prey passed away. 16 St. John's W.M.S. observed 50th anniversary. Mrs. W. H. Thurs- ton, only charter member living, pre- sented with pin. 26 Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith ob- serve 50th wedding anniversary. 30 Robt. W. Clark, 83, died in Collingwood. August 2 Mrs. E. Trempe, 61, died in Durham Hospital. 3 Mrs. Roy Fenrwick, Maxwell, died in Collinjrwood Hospital. 4 F. R. Oliver, Liberal, elected in South Grey over A. E. Colgan, Con- servative, and Helen Carefeot, C.C. F., by majority of 2183. 4 Beavers reported construction of dam on Mad River near Mclntyre. \l J-orne McArthur, Priceville, reported as wounded in Sicily. 14 Committee finished issuing 2386 ration books in this district. 18 Sergt. S. M. Edprards, Sing- hampton, reported missing after air operation*. 18 W. T. Stewart, 80, died at the home of his son, Jas. Stewart. 25 Chas. Park, Eugenia, died in a Toronto Hospital. 26 74 Enrolled at First Flesher- ton blood donors' clinic. 30 Jas. Oliver caught 5 Ib. bass in Wilcock Lake. Septetnber 6 Railway traffic over Civic Hol- iday week end was heavy. 7 Flesherton schools opened for the fall tenr. 10 Mr. and M~s. Leslie Poole of 'Collingwood, formerly of Osprey, 25 years married. 10 Dundalk creamery safe stolen and looted. 11 Word received of accidental death of Lieut. Erie Henderson in England. 13 Mrs. Mary Alexander Brown- lee, 87, died in Flesherton. 16 Walter Saigeon, 80, formerly of Osprey. died in Hanover. 29 Mrs. R. Park, Eugenia, died In her 74th year. 29 Ed. Magee of Ft. Saskatche- wan, Aha., formerly of Eugenia, died in his 68th year. October 1 Mis. Hector McDonald, Price- ville, died in her 76th year. 6 Wm. Poole, Osprey, reported breaking leg in fall from load of hay. 7 Osprey Fall Fair held at Fev- ersham. 18 Mrs. Ellen Moore Parker, 81, died at the h<tae of her daughter in Markdale. 16 Mrs. Samuel Smart, 72, of Duncan died at her home. 18 Robert H. Fisher, 81. died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Best. VictoSa Corners. 22 Four sisters visited Mrs. R. Alexander, first time all together in 44 years. 23 Flesherton first to go over top in 5th Victory Loan. 27 Artemesia Township over top in 5th Victory Loan. 29 Word received of death in Italy of Lome McArthur on Oct. 19. 30 - George Mitchell died after being resident of Flesherton for 5<J years. November l_N e il Mclntyre, 78, of Mclntyre passes. 3 <Mrs. Geo. McLellan, 53. died at home of her sister, Mrs. Dan Cajjipbell, Priceville. 5 76 People enrolled at second blood donors' clinic at Flesherton. 6 Grey County reached 108. per cent of objective in Victory Loan. 12 Osprey organized Township Federation of Agriculture. 12 Clifford Allen elected presi- dent of Grey County Federation of Agriculture. 13 Nichol family, Priceville, ber- eaved twice in day by death of two brothers, Rev. Walter Nichol of Ply- mouth, Mich., and David Nichol of Priceville. 15 Mrs. Jack Carson died in the Markdale Hospital. 17 35 Deer licenses taken out in this district for local season. 17 Mrs. Andrew Beatty, 86, died at her home in Toronto. 26 Ken Betts reeve o<f Flesher- ton by acclamation, succeeding Ah*. Down. 26 Reeve J. A. Davis and Council given acclamation in Artemesia. 27 Alex. McFayden died at his home in Ceylon. 29 Louisa Ann Huddy, 87, died at her home on South Line. December 1 Ward Harrison elected presi- dent of Flesherton-Artemesia Red Cross Branch. 5 Wm. Scutt, formerly of Max- well, marked his 85th birthday at his home near Badjeros. 13 Wm. Hawkins, 69, Artemesia, died following heart attack. 14 Temperature 14 below zero. 16 Mrs. J. 0. Patton. 64, died in Markdale Hospital. 16 Mrs. Sam Shier, 56, died at her home in Artemesia. 17-F. G. Karsteidt sold property to 0. & A. Co-operative. Mr. Karstedt opened general store March 21. 1888. 22 George Boyd enters partner- ship with his brother, Reg., in oper- ating local Ford Agency and garage. 25 Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Boyce of Maxwell 50 years married. 25 George Patterson. 92, Glen- elr. died at his home near Priceville. 27 Morton F. Sayres, Reeve, and Council returned by acclamation in Osprey Township. FEVERSHAM The Ladies' Aid held, their January meeting on Wednesday afternoon -t the home of Mrs. Fred Hale. The February meeting will be held at the norne of Mrs. G. Eby. Fusilier Jim Heitman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heitmarr, is enjoying a thirty-day furlough at his home here after spending the past six months on Kiska Island. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibson and little son of Badjeros visited over the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Ross David- son and with Mrs. Gibson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Em. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Eby and son of Barrie and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eby and family of Owen Sound spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. Eby and Marion. Miss Grace Wright is staying for a few days with Miss McFariane, who is ill at present. Mr. Wm. Heitman, who is employed in Collingwood, was home for a few- days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hannon and family of Badjeros were visitors on Sunday at the Heitman home. Miss Bernice Allen visited over the week end at her home at Creemore. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burke are able to be around again after an attack of the 'flu. Mr. and Mrs. John Black spent the week end with friends in Toronto. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family of the late Mrs. David Winters, who passed away on Jan. 15th. CEYLON SPRING HILL A successful dance was held at the, home of Mrs. WTO. Johnston, in aid of the Springhill Red Cross, on Friday, Jan. 21st. Mrs. Blackburn's crib quilt was auctioned and sold to Mrs. E. Stinson. Quilt and silver col- lection amounted to $10.00. The monthly meeting 1 of Springhill branch of the Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. John Parker on Wed., Jan. 12. The president. Mrs. Wm. Johnson, presided. A quilt donated by Mrs. Parker was completed, also a quilt donated by Mrs. Geo. Black- burn, was received. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Wn.. Johnson Wed.. Feb. 9. SKATING Flesherton Arena Every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY NIGHT from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission: I5c and lOc 8TH LINE OSPREY Sunday visitors at the home of \lr. P. J. Somers were: Mrs. P. J. Somers and Naomi of Miklmay. Mr. Wm. Somers of Fern Glen and Mr. Vincent Somers of Banks. At the Farm Forum meeting held at the home of Mr. J. Crawford last week an interesting discussion took place on Credit Unions, after which a short program of music, etc., took place. The meeting this week will be at the home of Mr. Bill Stephens. Messrs. Doug, and Lloyd Stephens and Mr. Gerald Walker spent Sunday with Mrs. Belle, ColliDgwood. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stephens spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rus- sell of Wareham. Mr. and Mrs. Jaames Ottewell and Dolly spent Sunday wth Mr. and Mrs. Art White, Collingwood. A number of the young folk on this line enjoyed an euchre party Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Porteous, 4th 'ine. Mrs. Harry Courvoisier spent a day last week with her mother, Mrs. S. R. Hawkins. Miss Evelyn Hale of Badjeros spent the week end with h<>r parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hale. Mr. and M*s. Lome Ditson and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heathcote have raov- *d to their new home near Stayner. Deputy Reeve Fred Hale attended County Council in Owen Sound the (>ast week. TORONTO LINE NORTH Friday evening of last week the neighbors gathered at th* home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown and enjoyed a very pleasant time in dancing and cards. During the evening Miss Iva Brown, who is to enter training as a nurse next month, was presented with a purse of money. The address was read by Mrs. Mervyn McFadden and the preent*tion made by Misa Thel- ma Miller. Mrs. Harold Richardson and child- ren visited recently with her sister. Mrs. Geo. Akitt, Rock Mills. Mis Gertrude Lever was a visitor with Mrs. P. Stephen at Owen Sound recently. An 18-pound baby boy was born to Kentucky parents. Well, he wont have to wait until he grows up to be a big boy. EAST MOUNTAJN (Intended for Last Week) Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. ^ McMullen wen; Mr. and Mr?. W. ""ily, Mrs. J.A. Lever Lever and i- of Flesherton. Mr. and Mr*. Harold Jones of Clarksburg and Mr?. Jack Hattam of Collingwood. Mr. Ernie Russet spent the week end at his parental home near Flesh- erton. We are sorry to report Mrs. E. Thompson a patient in Markdale hospital but hope for a speedy re- covery. The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr. Dave Genoe and daughter Dorothy in the loss of their wife and mother. Messrs. Harold and Joe Rawlings left last week for the north where they are engaged in bush work. Mr. J. S. McDermid and son, Mel- ville spent the week end with Mrs. Don Porter in Toronto. Mr. Gordon Mick, Toronto, spent th* week end with Mrs. Mick and two sons, Jackie and Bobbie. Mrs. M. Irwin returned Thursday night after a pleasant visit with her j daughters in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. J. Copeland, Victoria Corners and Mr. and Mrs. A. Sinclair, Dundalk, were first of the week visit- ors at fhe home of Jas. Sinclair. Several of our Ceylon folk enjoyed a pleasant social evening with Price- ville young 1 people of the United Church last Friday evening. Mrs. Edgar Doupe and Miss Helen Duckett spent the week end with their sister, Hilda, in Toronto. Miss Ethel Irwin, Toronto, was a week end visitor with her mother, Mrs. M. Irwin and with Mr. and Mrs. Will Burnett. Aircraftman Murray Marshall, To- ronto, was a recent visitor with his parents. Mr. ^nd Mrs. F. Marshall. Mr. Harvey Archibald. Violet Hill, j spent the week end at his home. Mrs. H. Piper attended! the funeral of Mr. John Dundas on Saturday in Markdale. Mrs. Matt. Hunter of Brampton wa s a recent visitor at her home. Mr. Melville Hvsnt, Preston and Miss Margaret Par. laker of Preston, ! visited on Sunday with Mr', and Mrs. ' P. Hunt and Mr. G. Arrowsmith. A very pleasant crokinole party was held in the public school last Wednesday evening by the Ladies' Aid. Gnr. Fred Marshall, who has been stationed at Petawawa, is now at Dabert, N.S. Mr. Delbert Plester, Toronto, spent the week end at his home. Mr. Jos. Staubles received a eaible on Friday announcing the death erf j his father in Switzerland. Much sympathy is extended Mr. Staubles in his bereavement. MEN'S Ordered Clothing There are a lot of new samples of Suitings and Top Coatings for the new season a much bet- ter selection than you would expect under present conditions. Many of these patterns will be picked up quickly, so make a choice early while the selec- tion is at its best. Even.- garment is made and tailored to your individual measurements. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Tip Top Tailors Suit* & Top Coats $29.75 W. R. Johnston Suits and Top Coats $27.50 $32.50 $36.50 Extra Trousers can be supplied if desired at an extra charge FELT HATS CAPS HOSIERY "FORSYTH" & -ARROW" SHIRTS GLOVES SUSPENDERS HANDKERCHIEFS F. H. W. Hickling ^ -General Merchant I FLESHERTON * I LADY BANK Uoat enjoyable weather, all through I the month of January. Mr. Thos. Harrison 4 Son of Price- | ville has a gang of men in th Wild ! Cat swamp taking out timber, with splendid success, fine weather and I roadj. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Kim- berley .-p<.'n.t a day '.ast week w;th. ill. . and Mrs. Percy Senro'e. Mr. u::.i Mrs. Wni. Sample spent a recently with Mr. and Mrs. Burel | ! McConnell at Kimbwrley. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dobson visited , with Mr. and Mrs. John- Graham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Burel McConnell and family erf Kimberley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Semple. Thanks a Million BUCKINGHAM (Intended for Last Week) Mrs. A. E. Cameron is spending a few days with her sister. Mrs, Alex. Johnston, of Singhampton, who is quite ill. Mrs. W. Armstrong of Barrie ar- rived last week to spend the remaind- er of the winter with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Davidson, and daughter. Sheila, who has been with her grandparents since Christmas. Mrs. Herb Taylor is feeling much t>etter and returned home Saturday from Calling-wood, where she spent several days in hospital. Friends in the community are sorry to know that Mrs. Albert Rol- lings-head, who has rot been enjoying good health for some time, is not much improved. In spite' of bad weather, quite a number attended a hot meat supper given by the Rob Roy War Workers in th hall Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mullin returned recently from a two weeks' visit with relatives in St. Marys and Detroit. AN APT RETORT An English society matron visiting a farm in her new W.A.A-F. uniform, and reeling very patriotic, coldly yed a young farmer busy milking a cow. "And how is it. my good man, that you are not at the front?" The fanner took a straw out of his mouth, spat and replied: "Because, ma'am, there ain't no milk at that end!" The thing we most like about a polar bear i* that although he often takes a cold bath, he never brag* about it. * \Ve are lad to announce that our butter produc- * tion for the year 1943 has been very satisfactory. | For this we thank our patrons for their co- operative effort. May we ask that even greater effort be put forth in 1944 the country needs it. It will also pay you well. The Government bonus is now 10 cents per Ib. butter fat. There is still a big- demand for both live and dressed poultry. The Creamery will be closed Saturday evenings until further notice. Fle*kerton Creamer & Prtdb* Limited | 60% OF CANADIANS FALL SHORT OF GOOD NUTRITIONI Peoj>l who have to get up these cold, dark mornings might ponder what they would feel like if they lived in the Arctic Circle where- the winter nights are ix months long. The quartermaster sergeant was equipping a new recruit with battle dress. Th trousers fitted perfectly, the tunic might have bn tailored to fit, the cap was just right. 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