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/* -< * .Wednesday, February 27, 1946 THE FUI^I^TON ADVANCE ••^our Crust i« (^ur Sacred Care" OUR FUNERAL HOME AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE l^itbarlJfij jFuneral feerbite Phone 78 FLESHERON Heated Ambulance; Prompt Service Day or Nigrht J- A. RICHARDS FRED L. GORRELL R. G. RIOHARDS THE Flesherton Advance PublulMd OB GoUinc^roed •!« Flesherton, Y'^iomimf «t mtk week. CircTslMioB ev«r :4Mi Price in CaoiAtU |2J>0 par jatr. when paid iii ndntrx'- flJSO; life U. S. A. «2J0 p«r ymt, iHi Timid in MdranM «S4Ni F. J. THURSTON, Editor The Late Frank Stephens Death claimed a life-long and highly esteemed resident of the Sing hamipton district on Sunday morninii Feb. 10th, at 8:30 o'clock, in th. person of Frank Stephens. Althougi he had not enjoyed robust health fo the past year, he wafe able to ai. with the flarm duties until a few day previous to his death, so his pasfein} was a distinct shork to hia family. Deceased vrafa the only son of thi late Mr- and Mrs- Thos- Stephens oi England and he cam© to the farn on which he died ebout 76 years ago when a child of tender yeaA- Mr Stephens possessed a very quiet, re- tiring disposition, clean in habits and in speech and his dealings were hon- est and upright. With unabated industry, he carried on his agricul- tural pursuits and his faithful en- deavors were well rewarded in the upbuilding of a cosy home, which to him waS a great source of comfort. Nearly fifty years ago, he married ICinnie Horton, daughter of the late Sam Horton, Collingwood Township, who survives, together with two sons, Richard of Ravenna and George, at home, also three daugh- ters. El^ie (Mrs- Leo Densmore) and Nellie (Mrs. Coram Hustler), both of Grand Valley, and Evelyn (Mrs. Mervyn Moore) of Feversham. There B ATES FOR OOTS DUNDALK are also nine grandchildren. His only sister, Mrs- Robt. Taylor, pre- deceased him by eight years. The funeral service was held at the family residence on Tuesday afternoon, with Rev- Robt- Birnie ol Duntroon officiating. The bier was borne by two neph- ew^, Henry and Herb Taylor of Feversham and four neighbors, John Lougheed. Wm, Reid, Robt. Brown and James Monaghan- Interment was made in Singhamipton Cemetery- The Late Jarvis J. Magee With many friends and relatives in attendance, the funeral of Jarvis J. Magee, who died at the home of his son, Roy S. Magee, 161 Mery Street. Orillia. was held in Toronto to Prospect Cemetery. Rev- E- A- Baker of Dufferin-Port Road United Church officiated. Pall- bearers were, T. Ball. G. Ball. J- Duncan'son, W- Wiggins. T. Finnie and J. Wilcox. Mr. Magee had resided in Orillia during the summer for a number of years during which he spent the winter in Toronto. Because of fail- ing health he did not go to Toronto this winter. Born in Kimberley in Grey County 78 years ago, Mr. Magee lived most of hh life in Toronto where he was with the Toronto Street Railway for 49 years until his retirement in 1938. Mr. Magee could clearly remember th* old horse-drawn railway cars and he used to often tell of the progress made by the Toronto sy'stem to the present-day streamlined cars. Besides his son, Roy, manager of the National Grocert branch in Or- illia he leaves a daughter, Mrs Fred Kemish of Toronto, a brother, .Tohn of Eugenia. Ont-, and two sisters, Esther of Thornbury and Mrs. Annie Grie.ibach of Moose Jaw- â€" (News- Lettei ) . CEYLON Mr- and Mrs., Ernie MacRae of Toronto are visiting ai the home of Mr. and Mrs. S- P. Hunt. Mr. Doug. Reid of Toronto spent the week end with Mr; Reid and two sons. MA. Will McCormack. Swinton Park, was a recent caller a^-. the home of Mrs. J. Knox. Misses Marjorie Connell end Hazel Connell of Owen Sound and Miss Maxine Connell of Vandeleur spent the week end with Mr. and Mrt- Wm. Cairns- Miss Frances Collinson and Dr. Sherman Piper of Toronto were week end visitors at the home of Mr. Frank Collinson. Mrt. Thos. Genoe visited last Thursday with her daughter, Mr«. Fred Arnett «nd Mr. Amett of Dur- ham. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Alexander and children of SpringhiU, also Mr and Mrs. Lawson Whitehead visited on Sunday last with Mrte- G- Snell and Mr- and Mrs. Isaac Snell. Several of our young folk of ths village enjoyed a pleasant evening at the skating party held last Friday evening in the Flesherton rink spon- sored by the young people of Price- ville, Salem and Ceylon. EUGENIA "Oh, I like the scenery around here," observed the vacationist. "But the people up here are queer." "Wa-«1. yes, that's teo," replied the Muskoka farmer. "But one good thinpr, most of them go back home about September." SUNWORTHY Wall Papers THE NEW 1946 DESIGNS ARE NOW IN STOCK AND READY FOR YOUR SELECTION To make room for the new patterns our stor- age racks have been cleared of a number of older patterns which have been put up in bundles and are on sale at nominal prices. The suantities are suitable for small rooms, clothea closets, summer kitchens, etc. The C.GI.T. had a sleigh-riding party on Thursday evening of lasl week. Some of the School children and also some of the communitie's youth were invited guests. Norval Betts and Dorland Campbell each took his team and sleigh and took the member^ of the party for a pleasant sleigh-ride. A hot lunch was served in the church basem«nt after the ride. Messrs. Morns Bolan and Grose spent the week end in Toront©, Mr. ConoA at his hom» in Mt. Forest, Mr. L. Randall at Niagara Falls, Messrs. Klemmer, Videmeger and Crippis at Hanover and Mr. Harper at Welland. Mr. Geo. Massey of the H.E.P.C, who has 'secured a job elsewhere and spent the week end in Hamilton from where he will go to his new work. Mr. Donald Kltely of Newmarket is taking instruction from Mr. Emery in "Time Keeping" work. The Women's As'sociation held their February meeting at the home of Mrs. Stanley Campbell on Feb 20 and had a very successful and pleasant time. Mi^s Ruth Stewart of Hespeler was home over the week end. STEPHEN'S CORNERS BRANDRAM-HENDERSON PAINTS and VARNISHES P LOOR WAX SELF-POLISHING WAX FURNITURE POLISH LEMON OIL LIQUID VENEER O'CEDAR POLKSH PAINT CLEANER PAINT BRUSHES WALL PAPER CLEANER COLD WATER PASTE NEW PATTERNS CONGOLEUM RUGS 6x9 lVtx9 9x9 101/2x9 12x9 15x9 F. H. W. Hickling General Merchant FLESHERTON, Ont. An ommission occurred in the obi- tuary of the late Wm- Lougheed last week. It should have also read Spray from Mr- and Mrs. Wes Plant t- We extend our Sympathy to Mr- David Winters in the death of his sister. Mrs- W. C. Edwards of Sing- hampton. The sympathy of thfs community also goes out to the wife and family of theJate Mr. Thos. Be^tty of Max- well who died suddenly last Tuesday- Mr. Wildon Lougheed of Barrie is visiting friends here. iMr. Wm. Stephen, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Capell and Mrs. Bemice Rey- nolds of Toronto spent the week end with Mr- and Mrs- Redge Londry and Jim. Mr. George Fenwick Wpent the week end with his cousin, Mr. !• J. Murphy, at Orangeville- Mr. David Winters spent a few days lafet week with his son. Percy, at Mclntyre and attended the funeral of his sister. Mrs. W. C. Edwardb at Singhampton, on Wedne"«day. Mr and Mi^. Clarence WinT«rs also at- tended the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Londry vis- ited a couple of days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Redge Londry. They left on Saturday for their new home at Ventry. KIMBERLEY We are sorry to report that Miss Shirley McMullen is in the General and Marine Hospital in Collingwood bufering from an attack of appendi- citis. The quarterly official board of the United Church will meet in Heathcote on Monday, March 4, at 2 pm. Mrs. Graham of Eugenia is visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. Neil McDon- ald. Mrs- Jack Taylor oif Oshawa is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. James Lawrence. Miss Marie Hutchinson of O-wen Sound visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ran Hutchinson over the week end. Mrs. S W MoAu.slan is 8.pending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Chn<«- Shllvork. here. ROCK MILLS We are pleased to report Mr- and Mrs. Cecil Betts and family able to be out again after being sick with the flu. Mr. Dick'Clark has returned home from the north, where he was em- ployed for the past month. Miss Marjorie Newell of Owen Sound visited with her mother, Mrs W- J. Neiwell and brother, Ted. Mrs. Dick Clak and Bill and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie iSeeley motoredi to Toronto Friday to meet the fomer's son, L.A.C. Bob Claik. who return- ed from ovei^eas.. Bob came home on the Queen Elizabeth, which dock- ed in New York. He spent the week end in Toronto, arriving at his home here Tuesday. Mrs- Robt. MoMullen is confined to her bed with the flu. we hope she will soon be able to be upand around again. Joe: "There'fe e beautiful girl I'm in love with, but she's poor. And there's a rich girl who's in love with me, but she's homely. What would you do?" Bill: "I'd marry the rich and be good to the poor." & 1 H 1 INE OSPREY Kay and Vern Somers entertained their neighbors to the euchre party last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs- Lloyd Stephens were the luoky prize winners- Mr. and Mrs- Albert Williams held the Farm Forum meeting at theii home last Monday evening. Mrs., Ross Smith provided a program of contests, music, etc. The meeting this Monday evening will be held et the home of Ross Smith. Mr. Peter Somers has returned to Mildmay, after spending a few days with Kay and Vern. Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family of the late Thomas Boatty of Maxwell, also to Mrs. Walter Lawler in the loss of her aunt, the late Mrs. Edwards of Singr hampton. complete ber last war jdb, taking Canadian and American soldiers home, and then he will have six months' overhaul and refit. Th« first part of the renovation will be dune at Gourock on the Clyde where John Brown, the sihip's builders, will com' plete the structural work baited when it was decided to convert her for troop-caryinsr- The boardb over the swinunng pools will be removed^ and where 8oldiers> s>lept elabomte cocktail bars will reappear. The builders will ateo give the ship « complete engineering overhaul, test- ing her turbine bladieey four tbousr- and feet of oil piping from bunkers to furnaces, and nuany miles of elec- tric cables. Painting, refurnishing and restocking will be done at Souths ampton. Elaborate freizes and other wall decorations boarded up whil* the ship was carrying troops are in good condition. The 'Queen's Comeback The eighty-five thousand tons Queen Elizabeth, the world's largest liner, will by autumn be ready for the luxury passenger traffic for which fehe was biiilt but never used. Within the next two months she will { "When does the next train go?" * inquired a prospective passenger. *â-  Upon being advised, She again ask- * ed, "Isn't there one before that?" "No," replied the testy agent. * "there is no train before the nert t train!" toaWOnW THE CA' ,HA0\AH R ^«oH RED CROSS SOOET^ OKtA««° spiew ,dl4 ippOTt the so given oietv ,t-«ar. to to do an<^ ;-« r'-!^ '• i ^*" "^bv Canadian °^;;oeg, our Pr^ ^a, whWn for oivj- ^^Q dill , j^erov flYiare VO'J'^ peace- ^"g outpos^ «° comfort to , beai^"; - - sooiew - M ^ f Canadian J^«* ai"'i THE RED CROSS... ypur m^mhwthip will help fo conffnue then vhal Red Cross servicesâ€" I V AID TO VETERANS SICKROOM EQUIPMENT OUTPOST HOSPITALS HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PEACETIME BLOOD DONOR SERVICE DISASTER RELIEF WOMENS' WORK COMMIHEE JUNIOR RED CROSS NUTRITION SERVICE VISITING HOMEMAKERS CANADIAN RED CROSS CORPS WATER SAFETY AND AQUATIC PROGRAMME HOME NURSING, FIRST AID AND THE RESERVE > r. '.1. THE CAHADIilJI RED CROSS SOCIETY ONTARIO DIVISION MEMBERSHIP WEEK â€" MARCH lil-MARCH 7th •9 f >-