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Wednesday, March 8, 1944 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE ?ae 'mi j^'a?.* .iM THE Flesherton Advancd PuDlished on Collingwood Street, Flesiierton, Wednesday of eack week. Circulalion over 1,100. I" nee in Canada $2.00 per year, vhen paid in advance $1.50| in -â- 2.50 per year, when >unce $2 00. i". J. THURSTON, Kditor or i AW A NEWS LETTER Outstanding war contribution of Canadian farmers is emphasized by lifting of meat rationing bi'cause production reached sucli a peak that storage and transportiition facilities are taxed to capacity. Last year Canada sent more than 675,000,000 pounds of bacon to Britain and Fed- eral experts estimate that the Dom- inion this year could supply the United Kingdom with 1,000,000,000 pounds. Despite huge exports, big meat surpluses have piled up in the Dominion, due to the unprecedented production. Rationing began May 27, 1943, to accumulate stocks, of shipment to Britain and to ensure fair distribu- tion throughout Canada of the bal- ance left for domestic supply. Am- ounts of meat available now are beyond the capacity of available shipping space, so meat is once again released for sale to the public -with- out restriction. Farmers are again permitted to slaughter and sell dir- ect to consumers anywhere. It will at least be months before meat rationing is restored and it is quite possible that it may never be resorted to again. Federal author- ities are negotiating for outlets for accumulated surpluses, chief of which might be shipment of beef to Britain, if this could be arranged. In the meantime, increased buying by Canadian consumers is expected to reduce storage stocks and improve the demand throughout the Domin- ion. Hog marketings during the first eight weeks of 1944 were 80 per cent above the same period hist year; catilf, 50 per cent; calves 20 per cent and sheep and lambs 35 per cent. Suspension of rationing focused pub- lic attention on the splendid record of Canadian producers, despite ser- ious shortage of farm labor, Health Insurance The new health insurance plan, designed to afford medical and hos- pital services to everyone in Canada and full dental care to all children under 16, shares the Ottawa spot- light. It is estimated the benefits will cost $260,000,000, besides ad- ministration costs, or an averape of $22 for every man, woman and child in the Dominion. Of this, the Dom- inion would pay an estimated $100,- 000,000, while $150,000,000 would be contributed by the public under a graded system. Under the proposed National Health Act every person over 16 ,vouId have to pay a flat rate of $12 .1 year, if able to do so. In addition, -â- -ingle persons would pay three per cent of income over $C(}0, but no such i'aymer.t to exceed $aO; married per- iins would pay live per cent of in- me over $1,200, the maximum of . uch payment to be $50. A married man would also pay $12 a year for liis wife and for all dependents over 1(5, but nothing additional for child- ren under 16 who, however, would s-et all the benefits of tlie plan. Thus .1 single person earning $1,000 a year vould pay a total of $22.20 and if irning $1,400 a year, would pay ;..l'0. Single persons earning $1,- "•â- ') or more would pay the maximum â- if $42.00. ^darricd mt'ti earning «1,500 a y<ar â- ould pay S39 annually; those earn- ng $1,800, would pay §54. At $2,000 the annual fees would be $64 to cover â- \\\ medical and hospital services for 'u> family and at $2,200 a year or more, the fee would be the maximum if S74. Single persons earning less iliiui $660 a year and married per- -ons $1,200 or less would pay only §12 a year. Announcing the revised plant tq the Social Securty Committee of the House of Commons, Hon. Ian Mac kenzie. Minister of Pensions and N'ational Health, said it would "pro vide health insurance for everyone, irrespective of income, thereby bring- ing adequate medical care within the reach of all." W. E. White Passes Mrs. Robt. Stevenson Dies Mrs. Robt. Stevenson, resident of Kingston, died suddenly on Monday of las.t week in the Kingston Gener- al Hosptial from a severe heart attack. She was in. her 56th year and was bom at Bowmaniville, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Topliff. In June, 1913, the late Mrs. Stevenson was married to Mr. Robt. Stevenson of Bath, where they resided for twelve years and then in Kingston for nineteen years, For many years she carried on with her chosen profession, nursing. Besides Mr. Stevenson, she is sur- vived by two sons. Dr. James, now Major Stevenson, and John Earle, both of Kingston and daughter, Marie (Mrs. D. Chambers) of Kingston. Surviving also are two j^isters, Gladys (Mrs. R. Watson) of Owen Sound and Ethel (Mrs. J. 0. Dargavel) of Flesherton, and one brother. Dr. E. E. Topliff, Rossland, B.C. One grandchild. Dale Ann Chambers, also survives. Service was held from her late Residence on Arch Street, Kingston, on Wednesday, March Ist, at 3.30 p.m.. and was in charge of her past- or, Rev. Dr. Brown. Interment was in Cataraqui Cemetery. Mrs. R. Watson of Owen Sound and Mrs. J. O. Dargavel of Flesher- ton and Miss E. A. Dargavel of To- ronto attended the funeral. In addition to ships and planes it looks as if the Japanese are about to lose one Truk. ? For The i Coming Spring | I NEW "SUNWORTHY" WALL PAPERS | CRETONNES ^ i DRAPERIES i LACE CURTAINS | WINDOW SHADES | CURTAIN RODS | I CONGOLEUM RUGS l CONGOLEUMS, 3 yards and 3 yards wide | William Ezra White, a it'sident of Markdale for many years, and well known throughout 'he district, passed away in Markdale Hospital Sunday afternoon, following an illness of three months, in his 78th year. The late Mr. White was born in Leeds on June 3rd, 1866, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John White. He was married to Miss Annie Stewart of Flesherton, who predeceased him by one year. He leaves to mourn two brothers, James of Markdale and Edward of Los Vngeles, Calif. Deceased was of a cheery disposi- tion and had many warm friends. He served on the Markdale council for several terms. Ho conducted a store in Mar'-dale for a number of years, retiring about ten years ago, and prior to that was a traveller. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, with service conducted in the Oliver Funeral Chapel, with Mr. Paul Rumball in charge of the serv- ice, assisted by Rev. J. R. Bythell. Interment took place in Markdale Cemetery, The pallbearers: were Messrs. Wm. Hill, Silas Hill, Walter PlewLs, Thos. Wilson, Robt. Wiley and T. Raburn. Among those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. Ben WTiite of St. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. H. Capstick of Toronto and Pte. Geo. White of Hamilton. BUCKINGHAM The Cluib met at the home of Mrs. ALf. Hawton on Thursday, March 2, with six members and five visitors present. The meeting was opened by singing the hynni "Bltst be the Tie That Binds'' and repeating' the Lord's Prayer. In the aibsence of the secretary, notes were taken of the business and discussion, wfhioih irsclud- ed' plans for a bazaar to be held later in the year. A worthy suggestion by one member was that the members as a whole should register at the nearest blood donors' clinic- Several completed blocks of the autograph rjuilt were handed in, and later all enjoyed a very dainty lunch served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hutchinson attended a family gatherinig Monday evening, March 6th, in honor of the SOth birthday of the hitter's mother, Mrs. J. Tyson, at her homo on the townline. Mrs. Tyson enjoys fairly good health n-n^i takes care of her household duties. Messns. D. Stephens and Kendall Hawkins, secretary and convener re- spectively of the Eigth Line branch', were instrumental In organizing a Parm Radio Forum at a meeting held at the home of Mr. A. Hawton on Feb. 21st. After listening to the l)roadrast and being acquainted with objects of the Forum in furthering the interests o(f the farmer in gener- al and in obtaining, throne^ organ- ization, some of the conveniences which a great many farm still do not enjoy, of which a majority of those present were in favor. Mr. Leslie Hawton was appointed convener and Elmer Mullin secretary. The meeting last Monday night was held at the home of Alex. Mullin and this coming week will he at the home of Mr.Am- old Hutchinson. 'W LJIB *I-J.* RATION NEWS "Pioneer" Poultry Foods Hatching Ration < Chick Starter F. H. W. Hicklinq General Merchant FLESHEsrrOM •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•(•♦<«<>*«v*-:":":««><'<>'>'M~>*';">v'<'i">*><*<'<~>*>'K'**v> â- 'â-  â- 'â-  â- â€¢â€¢ ZONING MILK AND CREAMERY COLLECTIONS Savings in gasoline, rubber and trucking equipment has resulted from the order on transportation of milk and cream issued by the War- time Prices and Trade Board over a year ago. The services administra- tion ix'port that the zoned collections have resulted in reductions up to 44 )i('r cent in the numiber of trucks' used for collecting the proikicU, which has brought about this saving. Prodoicers, truckers, and process- ors" have been consulted as far as possible in detennining the zones, all of which are expected to be laid out by the end of March. Kvery I'fTort has b<>en made to preserve the balance between operators in the same field and to maintain a choice (if outlets for producers in prncticnlly every zone. .'\djustraents will con- tinue to be made wIumc any undue hardship results or where the neces- sities of production require, accord- ing to the -services ndTOimstration. RATION DUE DATES Coupons now d'ue are sugar 14 to 28; preserves Dl to D16; butter 50 to 59; tea-coffeo 14 to 29 and Bl to E4. MEAT RATIONING ENDED TTective from March Ist, no meat couponti are needed for meat purch- ases. The release from tflie rationing licit, which has been in effect ince last May, is only a temporary measure, the consumer la warned. Meatless Tuesdays are also dropped for the time being. The suspension of meat rationing was made neces- sary by the enlargeo Canadian live- stock production and shipping diffi- culties which prevented the sending of surpluses to the United Kingdom. The suspension will continue until )oth storage and transportation dif- iieukic's are cleared up. Guard Ontario's Forests Creation of an Ontario Forest Re-' â- ources Commission to preserve and properly proaiote our forests under long range plans, is the intention of the Oiitiirio Govemment, Premier Ccorge Drew told the Legislature last week. The Premier said such a commis- sion would prohibit improper cutting methods and would be a safeguard against ghost towns in the province similar to some of the run-down communities in mining areas where the mines were exhausted. "The commission will be divorced t'r.jm politics and will be given full ulministrative powers," said the Pre- mier. "There is no reason why On- tario s^iould not be just as successful as Sweden, Norway and Finland were in preserving and properly promoting forest â- wealth. A great era of expansion in the use of wood prodT;:,ts was dawning and it imposes upon the govemmenit the necessity of most careful supervision." Premier Drew said that sound forestry practice demands that 'we have the same stands of timber 20, 50 or 100 years from now. .»<,<.»»<H;,»<,,<H;H»»,»».;.»^^>^X"KHi'<H>»<H»<MHw»»»»»«»<»<'»»«» » »»»»»» More and More Cream Wanted 1 ! I I I ? ? •? I t There is a great demand for butter now. The price being- paid to the producer, plus the 10 cent subsidy, makes the returns to you worth while, f y You wll benefit by feeding your milch cows extra | grain or concentrate. Bring you cream to the Flesherton Creamery X for best results and quick service. 4 A WORD TO THE WISE I Our meat lockers are fast being rented. Flesherton Creamer ; & Prodtu^ Limited Phone 66 Ab^im Aris, Muutgwr ^^^->^^-^<<'^<*^f<f^<f^'^<*<'<f<f<'<f<<'<*<'^^4f^'^^'»<^*^^^<f^^ ^ ^^^ ^ ^ ...it changes constantly to meet this country's changing needs FOR INSTANCE... Ever wonder where your ration- coupons go? The answer is that your grocer takes your sugar, butter and other coupons to his bank, which acts as the govern- ment's agent in identifying and accounting for millions of spent coupons. This vast bookkeeping jobâ€" known as "Ration Coupon Banking" â€" is just one of the new, additional assignments which the banks have assumed as part of their wartime service* Another is the payment, on behalf of the government, of cer- tain subsidies arising out of w^ar- time price control. Still another is the handling of exchange trans- actions as agents of the Foreign Exchange Control Board. At the same time the banks have arranged facilities to serve mili- tary establishments and new war- industry centres alike. Through loans to industry and agriculture, they have helped to increase the supply of raw mate- rials, weapons and food. They have acted as issuing agents for approximately $5,700,- 000,000 worth of Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates, as well as lending direct financial aid to the government through short term loans. ...All this in the face of wide- spread staff changes resulting from enlistments of 8,360 trained bank employees. The war emergency has proved the readiness and ability of Canada's banks to adapt their services to new conditions. It has proved, once again, the strength of your banking system, which is providing a firm base of financial service for the greatest economic effort in the nation's history, and will with equal resourcefulness meet th« challenge oflhe years ahead. i-SjU^t lil BANKS OF CANADA idM MiittK