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Wednesday, January 16, 1946 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE /i IHE Flesherton Advance Putili&bdd on Colling-.'/ovd &t^ Flesherton, V ednesday of each week. Circulation ever ,100. Price in Canada $2.00 per year, wiien paid in advar I1.A0; is U. 8. A. (2.fiU per year, wImb vaid in advance V2.00. F. J. THURSTON, Editor The Late E. J. Swift The many friends of Mr. Edwin John Swift of 720 Logna Ave., Tor- onto, regret to learn of his death. Mr. Swift had been ill some time and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. C. Montgomery, HigM)ourn« Road. The late Mr. Swift was of sterling character, was bom in England and came to Can- a<li when 21 years Oif age He was a printer for more than 40 yearis and retired from business, six years affo. Mr. Swift was a member of tfie Masonic Order also a member oi Danforth Ave. United Church. He is survived by hfe widow, Mrs. Annie Quigg Swift, Logan Ave., al- mo three daughters and one son sur- vive, Mabel (Mrs. R. C. Montgom- ery), Catherine (Mrs. R. G. Patter- son), Lena (Mrs. F. W. Gazley) and Jflan-y Beaumont Swift, Toronto, who mourn the lofes of a kind and loving husband and father. Deceas- ed was in his 79th year. The service was held at the Chap- el of Morley S. Bedord, 150 Eglinton Ave. W., last Wednesday, at 3 p.m. The many beautiful floral offerings â- were silent tribute^ to deceased. In- terment took place In Mount Plea- aant Cemetery, Toronto. Deceased la a brother-in-law of Mrs. A. Btewart, Flesherton. The sympathy of this community is extended to the widow and family in their recent bereavement. "Am dat you, Liza?" "YcsBuh." "Am you' gwine to marry me?" "Sho" ah isâ€" who is dfe talkin'?" Magistrate â€" "You cannot drive now for two years, for you're a danger to pedestrianE." Defendent â€" "But, your honor, my living depends on it." Magsitrate â€" "So does theirs." Skating in the FLESHERTON RINK Monday, Wednesday Saturday Nights 8 to 10 o'clock p.m. SKATE FOR HEALTH SEE US FIRST . . and save time, trouble and money on SERVICE For all Makes of Cars and Trucks We have the trained technicians, modern tool.s and factory-approved re- placements to put thinp^s rij,'"Iit ])r()mptly and keep thing's rig"ht â€" lastingly. Drive in Today McTovish Garage Flesherton, Ont. VICTORIA CORNERS BuiT-r-r it is winter againl Our springlike January thaw which re- moved most of our snow has been replaced since Saturday evening with plenty of Snow and cold. .Mr. .Montgomery and Ken Sims (overseas) mentioned in last weeks items on the sick list, are both im- proving according to latest word re- ceived. .\nother tho' has been added to the list in the person of Mrs. Er- nie Stewart. Mrs, Stewart under- w^ent an operation in Markdale Hos- pital on Wednesday morning and has been making favorable progress since that time. Friends of Mrs. Gordon Acheson are glad to know that She had the cast removed from her leg last Wednesday and the in- jured member has made excellent .progress. IKeartiest congratulations to Mr. Jack Linton and bride (the former Georgina Dartt off Nova Scotia) who were married in High Park United Church, Toronto, on December 8, 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Linton spent a few days at Christmas with Jack's mother, sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Jas. Linton, Mr. and Mrs. Er- nie Stewart. Mr. and Mrs- Linton will make their home in Gait, where the groom has been employed since his return from oversea-, las*, sum mer. The January meeting of the Inis- tioge W.A. Society was held in the home of yirs. George Moora on Wed- nesday, Jan. a, with a large atten- dance present. Mrs. Oscar Patter- son, the newly elected president ably conducted the meeting. Suggestion^ was made of a social evening to be held in the home of Mr., and Mrs. John Duncan in January or early February. A committee was named to look after this. Lunch brought the meeting to a close. (Mrs. Wilfred Gallagher visited for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ches- ter Rodman and family, Harkaway, On her return Wednesday evening she was accompanied by Mrs. Rod- man, who will visit a few days here. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Rodman and Mrs. Gallagher were entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrt. George Moore, A number from this community at. tended the party in Proton Station Orange Hall, on Thursday night for Cfn. Hughie Sims, R.C.E.M.E; Tpr: Earl Blackbuni, Fort Garry Horse; who during the past week had re- turned home from overseas also I^te. Ken Bates. Reeve Stanley Ach- eson acted as chairman for a ^hort varied program which followed com- munity singing. .After which thf boys along with Hughie's wife, EaVl and Ken's mothers, Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Bates were called to the platform. Mre. We's Dever read an address to Hughie and Earl while Mrs. Stanley Lyons read one to Keu Messrs. E, A. Stinson, Russell Ache- Son and Bill Batchelor made the pre- sentation of a cash gift to each of the boys. Each boy made a very fitting reply. "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows'' and "God Save The King" were sung. Lunch was served and the remainder of the evening sepnt in dancing. Saturday afternoon was the an- nual church meeting in Inistioge Church. The attendance was very Small. Reports read from the var- ious departments showed a good year with a baJance on hand. The election of officers proved the of- ficers pretty well all re-elected. Mts- Russell Patterson was elected assis- tant church organist and Christena Duncan, Sunday School organist. Mr. Russell Patterson wa^ elected as Secretary Treasurer of the Church as well as superintendent of the Sun- day School. These offices were thi main exceptions to the re-election of all officers to church and Sunday School. Highlights ot l^ews, 1945 JANUARY 1 â€" District deluged in snow, ru- ral mails did not leave local office for seven dayS. 4 â€" P. Norris died at home at Wetaskawin, Sask. 6 â€" Thermometer reached 22 be- low zero. 7 â€" Miss V. Nicholson died after illness of several months, 10 â€" Donald McMillan, 96, died at his home near Priceville. 15 â€" Mrs. Wauchope, native of Proton, died at Chatsworth, 22 â€" Alex Cameron, 66, Arteroe- sia Clerk Treasurer, died after fiv« week^ illnesis. 24 â€" Alfred Partridge, 77, died at his home on CollingTwood Gravel. 26 â€" Jas. Linton, 80, died at his home at Victoria Comers. 28 â€" F. B. Keys elected to head Flesherton Horticultural Society, FEBRUARY 1 â€" Sergt. Garry Whyte died sud- denly on transport at Halifax. 5 â€" Garfield Case, Progressive Conservative, defeated General Mc- Naughton, Liberal, in North Grey election. 12 â€" Aubrey Foster appointed Treasurer and Arthur Chard as Clerk of Artemesia Township. 12 â€" John W. Hargrave, 21 months old, died at parent^ home. Rock Mills. 15 â€" Thos, Betts, 73, died at his home east of Flesherton. 15 â€" Rufus Wickens observed his 94tli birthday at home in Valley. 16 â€" Word received Pte. Lloyd Whyte, Priceville, died of woundls. 16 â€" Former Ceylon couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jae. Sproatt of Mills River, Alta., 72 years married. IS â€" Safe from Boyd Bros, garage stolen and found near Toronto with loss of $315 in cash and flOO Victory Bond. 20 â€" Mrs. G. H. Holmes (Marie Chi^lett) died in Owen Sound aTfter lengthy illness. 21 â€" Annual thaw started and lasted five days. 27 â€" Pte. Dalton Pocock, 12th Line, Osprey, killed in action in Ger- many. 28 â€" John McLachlan, 84, died at his home near Priceville. MAY 2 â€" Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson receive word of son, Pte. Laurie Thompson, killed in action. 3 â€" John Stephen, 68, died at his home near Maxwell, 4 â€" F. R. Oliver accepts Liberal nomination for Ontario election, 8 â€" Second World War came to a close with special thanksgiving (ser- vices in churches. 8 W. G. Moffatt. 88, died at his home on 8th Line, Osiprey. 12 â€" Cheryl Light, Feversham, hruised and suffering from shock when swept over mill-race at mill dam. 13 â€" Mrs. John Pedlar died at home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Wick- ens. 20 â€" Pulpit chair presented to Flesherton Baptist Church by family of late Mrs, L. Badgerow. 28 â€" Mrs. Ifeaac Pinkerton, Price- ville, observes 93rd birthday. "I hate playing cards with a bad loser, don't you?" "Wall, I'd rather play with a bad loser than any sort of winner." The judge addressed the prisoner: "Was any other pei^on with you in this? Did you commit the robbery quite alone?'' "Quite alone, my lord," was the reply. "The trouble about having a partner in an affair like this is that you can never tell whether he is honest or not." NORTHERN MOTOR SERVICE Domestic and Commercial, Split â€" Tw« and Thr«e PhMe, High Speed and Low Speed Electric Drills. Workmanship Guaranteed. Prompt rewinding servie* on electric motors of all kinds â€" 7SS J. MIDDLETON >iid A?«. E. OWEN SOUND PhoM 7M MARCH 3 â€" Mrs. Malcolm Mclnnis, Price- ville, died in Toronto. 5 â€" Dr. T. D. Park, Toronto, starts medical practice in Flesherton. 12 â€" Ja^, L. McMullen, 85, died at his Ceylon home after short illness. 13 â€" Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alexan- der, Feversham, 50 years maiTied. 14 â€" Sap is reported running, but proved to be very short season. 16 â€" Mrs. John Kennedy. 65. died suddenly at her honnj in Ceylon. 16 â€" Wm. McLeod, 44, of Tillbury, died suddenly and was buried in Priceville cemetery. 18 â€" W, J, Newell, 58, died after short illness. 19 â€" Miss Betsy Turner. 68, of Eugenia, died at Clarksburg. 21 â€" Geo. W. Ros^ reported re- tired as secretary of Osprey Milling Co., after 18 years in office, and a director for 31 years, 28 â€" Frank Hannah succeeds IH. C. /Francis a^ manager of Bank of Toronto, Feversham. 28 â€" Rebate amounting to about five monthly bills announced by Flesherton Hydro. 30 â€" Colin H, McLean, 82, died at his Priceville home. APRIL 2 â€" P. G. Karstodt, 78, died sud- denly after 58 years residence in Flesherton. 4 â€" Red Cross campaign in Arte mesia and Flesherton raised $2000, one quarter over objective, 10 â€" Wm. J. Ferris died in hospi- tnl at Hamilton, 11 â€" H, A. MoCauley announced as new president of Flesherton Le- gion branch. 12 â€" Mrs. Adam Hislop, 76, died at her residence in Osprey, 14 â€" J. H, Richardson, 74, of Vic- toria Corners, died in Orangeville ho'sipital. 14 â€" Speckled trout season opened due to extremely warm weather. It was the earliest opening in history, 18 â€" H. A. MtCauley. Flesherton, announced as Proigesisve Conserva- tive candldatf for South Grey in Provincial election, 20 â€" KM offer blood at 8th Blood Donors' Clinic at Flesherton. 21 â€" Word received that Tpr, David Graham killed in action, 21 â€" Russell MoMuUen of Owen Sound, formerly of Eugenia, died In his 49th year, 28 â€" Flesherton first over top in Victory Loan, seventh tlm« out of eight loans. JUNE I â€" The Advance enters 66th year of publication. 3 â€" Rev. G. K. McMillan, Toron- to, took anniversary services in St. John's United Church. 4 â€" F. R, Oliver, Liberal, re-elected in South Grey, with 1611 majority, Drew government returned. 9 â€" Jas. Inkster, 78, formerly of Osprey died at Lufeeland, Sask. II â€" Walter E. Harris, Liberal, re-elected member in Dominion elec- tion. Liberal government returned. 12 â€" Grey Chapter No. 190, O.EjS« observed 18th birthday. 14 â€" Pilot Officer Robt. Banks mentioned in despatches in Kingr's birthday honor list. 16 â€" Jas. Glady, Gait, died sudd- enly while fishing near Maxwell. 17 â€" Mrs. Jas. Humphrey, died at her home near Ceylon. 22 â€" D. Stephens headS Osprey Sunday School Association. 23 â€" Mrs. John McKenzie, Price- ville, died in her 70th year. Daily Bus Service Now In Effect Flesherton - Toronto To Toronto 9,05 a.m. b 7.40 p.m. LEAVE FLESHERTON To Owen Sound b 12.05 c 4.05 p.m. g 8.40 p.m. Sun. and Hoi. c Sat. only g daily except Sat. Tickets and Information at Fireside Lunch - Phone 63 Gray Coach Lines > t 1 w home on 4th Line in her 83rd year, 24 â€" Memorial Service held in St, John's United Church for late Pte. Laurie Thompson. 28 â€" 52 blood donorS gave at the last clinic to be held in Flesherton, Lose $150 Fine Furs Howard Harris, Hhiron township, who resides near Holyrood, lost |160 in pelts early Saturday morning when thieves removed 14 furs from his home. They were ready for mar- ket and had been trapped by the 22 â€" Mrs. W. Simmons died at herHuron farmer during the winte^, months. Provincial Constable I. R. Robbie was called to investigate the theft. After visiting the Harris home and procuring details about the pelts, he continued the Investigation. Whdle pelts of each animal resemble one another closely each trapper has a distinctive system of cutting stretching and framing the pelts and police are hopeful this will aid in solving the theft. â€" ^Kincardine News Mother â€" "Your handb look aw- fully dirty. What did you wash them in?'' Sonâ€" "In a great hurry, mother." Y r arise in any family Bonfe ara eoirfmua/V mofc/ng smo// /cans to itwef »*«• eimrgencfes wMc/i can vp^^f fhe be$f-p/annet/ budg^h. I?J!T* ""! .''"^ ''^' '^'^'^ ^«^°^ -« ^- 1- th- $500. Many of these are used to take care of such expenses as doctor or hospital biUs. temporary embarrassment - at tax-time, a sudden journey, the winter's coal biU. Again, educational needs of the family often are financed by small bank loans. These small loans enable individuals to consolidate debts, and to pay back from income. ' SmoW fo««, furnish ,W one n^ „amp,. ^ ,fc, „^^ ovoilab/* fo you of yoor bank. > * > 4 -< ; Thit Advrtlfmmnt It Spontovd fcy your Bank 4 » « « I ♦ 1 •* 4 I * â- t i^;::*4>