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THE FLB8HKRT0N ADVANCE Wednesday, July 12, 1944 - i ROCK MILLS (Inteoded for Last Week) School closed on Thursday of last week for the summer vacatioa and the children will now enjoy the long holiday. Much credit is due our teach- er, Mm. Seeley, for the fine success of the pupils. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Best, of .Toronto, were visitors over the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell. Mr. M. Dobson and family spent a day at Wasaga Beach. Miss Ruby Akitt, Toronto, holiday- ed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Akdtt. Mr. Ed Wliite, Toropto, is holiday- ing for a week with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hopkins ana family of Toronto were holiday visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark. The Sunday School picnic which ^as heW in Mr. Akitt's bush on Tues- day of last week was a real success. A lage gathering was present and enjoyed the games and contests. A bountiful picnic supper was served by the ladies. Mr. Tom Gamey and son, Bob, of Torente are visiting a week with his cousin, Mr. Dick Clark, and Mrs. Clark. PORTLAW (Intended for Last Week) Miss Bertha Winters, Toronto, is visiting this week with her niece, Mrs. Lauire Pedlar. Mrs. Clififord Taylor has' her two little nieces. Misses McArthur visit- ing her this week. Mr. an Mrs. Frank McArthur and Douglas of Collingrwood spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Hopips. Week end guests at the home of _Mr. and Mrs. McKee were, Mr. and Mrs. Ken McKee and daughters, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McKee, of Hmiton. Mr. and Mrs. Framk Tayloj a«d Donald and Miss Lucy McDonald, of Flesherton spent July 1st. with the foi-mer's brother, Mr. Fred Taylor here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fisher of Ceylon and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hall and ' daughter, Bernice, Sudbilry visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fisher. Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blackburn and Mabel over the holiday were: Mr. and Mrs. John Hoskin, Mr. and Mrs. S. Blackburn and family, of Collingwood, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McKee of Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Blackburn and daughter and family of "Boronto. Mrs. W. J. Chard of Maxwell and Mrs. Lyla Pedlar of Toronto visited at the week end with Mr. and Mrs. John McKee. - Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boyce and Miss Florence Boyce of Toconto and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Lonsway, Corbetton visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Boyce. PRieEVILLE A miscellaneous shower was held in the hall Wednesday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie, groom and bride. A very large crowd en- joyed the dancing and splendid music by Mr. and Mrs. McFadden, Flesher- ton. The young couple were recip- ients of many useful and beautiful griaPts. Kenneth Hincks returned home after sipendig a week with friends near Holstein. The ladies of the community met at the home of Mrs. Aldcorn and packed 24 boxes for boys overseas. A party was held at the home of Mr. Hector McBachern in honor of their son, Archie, and bride, who were presented with a purse of money. Mr. ^nd Mrs. Harvey Farrow ana family of Chatsworth visited Sunday at the homes of Henry Tucker and A. L. Hincks. Mrs. Archie Park of Hanover is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Mather. Miss Mabel Parslow of Toronto and sister, Mrs. E. Staines, and chil- dren - of Niagara-on-the-Lake are visiting their bi-other. Bob Parslow. Miss Isabel Karstedt is taking the teachers' short course at London TTormal School. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McLean and son returned Saturday to Toronto, after a week's visit with relatives here. LADY BANK (Intended for Last Week) Service at Providence Church as conducted by Rev. Donald A. Sinclair. Rev. Leary taking Mr. Sinclair's place near Orangeville. The Providence War Workers held, their regular meeting in the church, Wednesday of last week. The work being the quiltting of a quilt for Mrs. Alex Max^velI. There were two letters of thanks read for parcels received by Neil McKenzie and Stanley Butch- er. The next meeting will be held in the church, on July ISth. Time will be spent in packing more boxes for the boys overseas. Mrs. C. Wilfred of Saskatoon spent a few days with her brother, Mr. Graham and family and other old ac- quaintances around Eugenia and Flesherton. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McConnell and family of Owen Sound and Mr. Rowe of Berkeley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Semple. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson spent Sunday moniing with Mrs. Wilson's aunt, Mrs. J. Tison, Maple Grove. Mr. an Mrs. Ernest Graham and three sons, Donnie, Ronald, and Clifif- ord of Barrie spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graham. Ronald and Clifft)rd remained over for a longer visit and to hel^ their uncle with the hay crop. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Eagles and family of Gibraltar spent Sunday with the latter'? parents, Mr. and Mrs.- Alex Mascnrell. EUGENIA Tjjr. Geoi'ge Stewart, Camp Borden spent the week end at his parental home here.. Word has been received that Opl. Argyle Martin, of the R.C.A.F., Over- seas, took part in the invasion and is now somewhere in France. Pte. Delbert Magee, Camp Borden, spent a week end leave with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Magee. Pte. Fred Boyce and Pte. Burton Campbell, Simcoe, spent the week end at their respective homes here. Opl. Glenn Pedlar of Pettawawa and wife of Niagara Falls are visit- ing with the Pedlar and Magee families. Mrs. J. Cairns and Shirley and Mrs. Melbourne Phillips visited on Sunday in Meaford. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Purvis accomp- anied by Mrs. Rayfield and Mr. Joe Harkness of Toronto visited a couple of days at the Purvis cabin "Shady Rest". Mrs. Thos. Stewart spent the week end with her kusiband and other friends in Toronto. Mr. Arthur Proctor of the 4th liina visited over the week end at his parental home here. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson and Maxine of Toronto are holidaying at the Stewart heme. Sorry to report Mrs. Fred Pedlar the congratulations oif his friends for passing the entranee examinat- ions with honors. We understand thtt David was the youngest pupil to write at the Markdale centre, at Kincardine with her brother Mr. Robert Smith, Mrs. Smith and family. , The season is well advanced for this time. Much hay is in the barn, oats and barley were well out m head before. The la.st of June. Partridge Eggs Hatch At Elora Poultry Yard Last Friday afternoon the Elora Express paid a visit to the Nichol Poultry Farm, owned and operated I ^ Mr. Harvey Gerrie. The immediata reason for the visit was the fact that some time ago Mr. Gerrie had been given some partridge eggs and last Thursday six of them had hatched. They were set under a bantam hen and were as smart as could be, though not more than 2 inches long. Both pheasants and partridge came out of the shell almost ready to fly. But the partridge are not the only interesting things on the farm. Amost every type of exhibition fowl is represented in- cluding geese and ducks. Show chick- ens include Partridge Rocks, Light Brahmas, Silver Spangled Hambourga Cornish Game Standard and Bantam, "Long Distance Telephoning Is heavier thanltwasayearago* STEPHEN'S CORNERS of and Mr. and Mrs. Capell Sr. Toronto are visitors with Mr. Mrs. R«^. Londry. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porteous at tended the Stephens-Ottewell nuptial On Saturday. W^e extend our best wishes to this young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Jamieaon, of Toronto and Mr. Will Jamieson of Markdale visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCowell, of Toronto visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porteous. The War Worker's meeting has been changed to July 19th. in place of July llth. Mrs. George Saigeon and family of Hanover are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porteou* and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wright. We extend our sympathy to the prey, in their bereavement by the Hawkins family of the 8th Line, Os- death of their mother. (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Jim Inkster, of Luse- land, Sask., are visiting with Mr. ana Mrs. Jack Stephen. Miss Mabel Fenwick, of Toronto, Mr. I. J. Murphy and sister, Jean, and friend of Orangeville visited re- cently with Mr Roy Fenwick and family. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wright spent a few days the past week visiting with friends in Toronto. They were accompanied home by the lat- ter's sister. Miss Kathleen Morrison. Mr. Roy Fenwick and family visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Will Meads, of Ceylon. Mr. Wil) 9te(i!h.en oif iMti(ryland, Sask., and two daughters, Mrs. Harr> Fowler of .Sask., and Mrs. Thomas Duff and Mr. Duiffi of Tara, visiteo last week with Mr. and Mrs. Jacfc Stephen. Miss Emma Meads, of Ceylon is spending a week with her friend Miss Hazel Feniwick. The War Workers met last Wed- nesday at the home of Mrs. Londi-y. There were nine ladies present. Lett- ers from Bob Allison, Frank Mills and Bill Arnill were read, thanking the group for parcels and cigarettes received. We decided to pacK boxes soon again. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Luther Mills on Tuesday, July llth. The dance, sponsored by the War Workers was successful with ttie parcels amounting to $26.70. The members are very grateful to all who helped make this dance a success, with our "special thanks" to the Orchestra and the callers. and Exhibition Barred Rocks, and Mr, on the sick list. We wish her a com- ; Gerrie also has Orpington, Hampshire plete and speedy recovery, Miss MargarebMacMillan of Owen Sound visited on Sunday at her par- ental home here. Congratulations to Miss Dolly Ottewell and Mr. Lloyd Stephens, of the 8th Line' who were married on Saturday, July 8th. We extend our sympathy to the family and relatives of the late Mrs. Sam Hawkins, who passed away on Saturday morning July 8th, ajt her home, 8th. Line. We also extend our sympathy to the Rev. Mr. Bycthell of Markdale in the death of his beloved wife. Miss Isabella McKee of Toronto U holidaying with her parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McKee. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cairns attend- ed the Duncan â€" Collinson wedding. Miss Lucy MacDonald, teacher at Toronto is visiting with her brother Neil and wife. Miss Millie MoMullen, teacher at Toronto is holidaying with her mother Mrs. M. McMullen. Mr. Jake Williams spent Sunday in Meaford. Miss Eva Warrilow, Mrs. Allan McGregor and family of Gait an the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mander of Vancouver are visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jam Fawcett. VANDELEUR The July meeting of the W.A. was held at the home of Mrs. F. R. Bo- land with the Bbenezer W.A, as guests. "Rural electrification" will be the subject for discussion at the Farm Forum wfoeting at the home of Mr. aad Mrs. P. R. Boland on Monday evening, July 17th. F. R. Oli'-er, M. L.A., will be the guest speaker. Vandeleur Softball team defeated Wodehouse in a fast league game in the Communuity Park here Thursday evening of last week by the score of 14-7. Mrs. Davison has arrived to spend the summer months with Mr. and Mrs. Lundy Johnston and other friends and relatives. Mrs. Burrell and son, Michael, are spending a few weeks with relatives in Toronto. Mrs. Stella Wyville of Markdale is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wyville. Plymouth Rock and Minorca flocke. In addition to these Mr. GeiTie has a numiber of turtle egg& bedded down in sand, so if anyone ia interested in turtles, they now know where to buy them â€" if they hatch out. -r- Elora Express. The Japs are a canny lot. They do not print war news that is un- favorable to them thereby saving tons and tons of newsprint paper.. We may need a good deal of gov- ernment control after the war but the chief control will be individual â€" of the mind. // 3 /aC'Câ€" For the first three montha of this year Long Distance linea handled calls at a rate whkh would represent an increase, over the faH year, of nearly three and one-half million calls. So you see we're not out of the ^voods yet â€" and won't be until the war is won. Please continu« to keep wartime communication lines clear â€"use Long Distance for essential calls only. Delays can cost lives! REMEMBERâ€" night rates NOW BEGIN AT 6 P.Mi (Pft f^cUi/e Se/ti/ice fe| Gif/Ut^ U/^s t^ Wotd^ A Message to Canadian Motorists ROCK MILLS LADIES' AID Rock Mills Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Albert Black- bum on Tuesday, July 18th. Mission- ary word to begin with letter "J". Meeting? to commence at 2 o'clock sharp. Why is it that the jwrson who has nothing to do always wants a bu^y person to help him do it? It migiht be said that this war is being fought to finish the unfinished business of 1014-18 and to make cor- rections in the peace that followed. NOTICE FEVERSHAM The general stores and post offices in Maxwell and Feversham will be closed all day on the following holidays: Dominion Day, July 1st; Labor Day; Christmas Day; New Year's and Good Friday. Our sincere smpathy is extended to the family and other relatives of the late Mrs. S. Hawkins, who passed away on Saturday, July 8th, at her home on the 8th. Line. Adjutant and Mrs. Burton Pedlar, of St. Thomas are spending ten days with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stafford, Mr. E. C. Pedlar, and other relatives be- fore going to Newfoundland. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Colquette, of Owe» Sound are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. H. Alexander and Mr. and Mrs. H. McKee. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Smith, Toronto, called on Mr. and Mrs. McKee on Saturday. Master Stephen Bby of Barrie to holidaying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 8. E3by. A parents' and visitors' night will be held on Friday, July 14th, at 8.30^ p.m. in the Salvation Army Hall. This will mark the closing of the Daily Vacation Bible School. The children will sing, recite their 'erses, and will display their handiwork. A cordial invitation is extended to all. It it appropriate, at least, that both U. S. political conventions should be held in the Windy City, (Intended for Last Week) The Community picnic was held in the Community Park, on Thursday afternoon of last week and \was a very enjoyable outing, especially for the children and young people. Miss Dawn had charge of the program and there was a soft-ball game and races for all ages from the tiny tots up to the married folk. Also games of various kinds, A pleasing feature of the program was the presentation to Miss Dawn of a beautiful hymnary from the pupils of tlie school. Mr. Ivan Brown received the sad news on Monday evening that his brother, Pte. Albert Brown, had been killed on active service in France. He had previously been reported missing. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Edwards and daughters, of Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Sam Saunders and Bobbie and Miss Atkinson, Berkeley, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graham and Ruth. Dr. and Mrs. Shepherd, Ann and Paul, Toronto, were holiday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Ormsby and neighbors over the week end. Miss Pauline Patton, who has been assisting at the homes of Mrs, Ormaby and Mrs. H. Graham, is hol- idaying with friends at Holstein, Mrs. Ritchie and Mrs. Louis, Toronto are the guests of Mr and Mrs, Lundy Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Summers re- cently received a leiter frojn a nephew. Pte. Ransonne with the Canadian Forces in Italy. It con- tained an Italian Lire note, or peper money. It is normally worth about 15 cents, now about 11 cents. It looks somethfng like our ancient shinplast- ers. (26 cent oto.) Master David McGee is receiving THE invasion of Europe has thrown a vast and critical burden upon the petroleum resources of the United Nations. In the first eight days of the cam- paign alone Allied aircraft flew 56,000 sorties. Many thousands of oil-burn- ing warships and landing barges are shuttling ceaselessly across the Chan- nel. Tanks, trucks, jeeps, mobile artillery, ambulances, by the thou- sands, are in action, ^s «>•' > « The driving power behind all this activity is petroleum â€" gasoline and fuels drawn from a dwindling crude oil supply. Butâ€" there is only so much oil. If existing supplies are to prove adequate, the most stringent economy of gasoline and fuel oil must be prac- tised here at home. Canada is able to produce only 15% of her own gas and oil needs. The remainder must be imported from the commen pool of the United Nations and the bulk of this is shipped here by tankers. Critical manpower is needed to produce our gasoline and oil. Precious lives and precious ships An announc«m*nt luuad by rh( Oaportment of Munition* and Suppfy, Honeurablo C. D. Howe, Miniilor must be risked to deliver it to our shores. Invasions, and the difficulties of supply and transportation are not our only problems. Right here in Canada gas and oil are needed in enormous quantities for vital war purposes. The Commonwealth Air Training Plan has consumed as much as 548,000 gallons in a single day. Canada's Navy â€" expanded since war began from 15 ships to 650â€" consumes over 2,150,000 gallons every week. Army training, war plant operation, food production, essential trucking â€" all are huge consumers of gasoline and petroleum products. • Gasoline is ammunition â€" ammu- nition of which we have all too little. To waste a gallon of it is a crime against our fight- ing men. Answering Your Questions about the Gasoline Shortage How much gotoHn* wot con>unMd dur- ing th* 54 dayt of pro-invasion bomb- ing? . . . Moro than 200,000,000 gallon*. Hew much fvol oil doo* a battlo*hip toko in ono wfuoiing? . . . Enough to hoot an ovorago hou*o tur 350 yoar*. How much fuoi doo* oa* cimtowrod divition con*um« in ovory flva milos of advanco? . . . 10,000 gallon*. How many gallon* of petroleum prod- uct* ar* requir«d to lupply til* noodt of 500,000 Euro|i«an invation troop* for a WMk? . . . Over 25,000,000 golloni.