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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, March 24, 1937 on ir- « a er- . rs. ith ' re. 'â-  'ed - 4 jti- eld. PORTLAW * -. v * . i (Last week's Items) A number of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nicholls and sP^ot a very enjoy- able evening, Friday. The follow- ing address was read: Mr. and Mrs. Njcholls: Dear friends and family: We, your friends and neighbors have gathered htre to spend another pleas- ant time with you and to show in a very meagre way our appreciation of your sojourn with us tlie past few years. Although you are still not far distant you will be having new friends and neighbors and we feel sure they will always find you as we did, willing to lend a helping hand at any time, especially in time of sick- ness and trouble. We are greatly pleased that we will still see your plea.sant faces and cheery smiles at Mount Zion Church, as there you would be greatly missed. As a token of our esteem we ask you to accept this purse, and we trust God will richly bless you with health, hap- piness and prosperity. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors: Elmo Stevens and Fred Taylor. Mr. Nicholls replied, thanking the many friends. The evening was spent in dancing and music. VANDELEUR The Young People's Society met a week ago Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clive Dolan. The program was in charge of Mrs. W. J. F. Hutchinson, convenor of the .Missionary Dept. On Friday of last week the Young People met at the home of Miss Lillian Buchanan, under the citizen.-^hip departmenc, Mrs. Har- old Thompson in charge. On Wed- nesday of this week the Young People will meet at tlie home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson. On Thui-sday afternoon the V'ande- leur Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Bowles. A good pro- gram was provided and a splendid time was enjoyed by all. .Vlirs. Howard Graham spent the week end at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. R. Stewart, at Shrigley. CENTRE LINE TORONTO LINE NORTH Mrs. Minnie Lever of Toronto was a week end visitor at the home of F. Brown. Miss Edna McCallum of Toronto is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Bert Sparks. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Richardson and family were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Barrhead. Mr. Thos. Sled and son George left on Tuesday to spend a few days with the former's mother and other friends at Prescott. Miss Gertrude Lever visited with Toronto friends the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Long and daughter Bernice spent a day in To- ronto last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Smith were vis- itors over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Stewart. HOMES W^AiNTED The Children's Aid Society desire free foster homes for the followinj: children, all of whom are healthy, smart children. Applications in writ- ing, with references, received by the Society at their office 234-9th Street, East, Owen Sound. Gordon, aged 14 June, aged 13 Eileen, aged 13 Douglass, aged 7 Lome, aged 9 Verna, aged 11 Gordon, aged 6 Bobby, aged 7 Ivan, aged 3 Clarence, aged 15 Joan, aged 2 Thirty years ago people associated water with bridge. Mr. .Albert Thompson psussed away at his home at Portlaw, early Thurs- day morning, after a severe illness of nearly five weeks. The late Mr. Thompson was in his seventieth year and spent all his life at Portlaw. The funeral was held on Saturday, his pastor, Rev. Bushell, conducted the service at the house, after which the remains were taken to Mclntyre cem- etery for interment. The sympathy of the entii'e com- munity is extended to the family and friends in their time of trouble. On Monday evening, March 8, a large gathering of friends and neigh- bors met at the home of Mr. Wm. Russell, Wareham, to spend a social evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cam- eron before their departure from our midst. During the evening an ad- dress was read and they were pres- ented with a pui'se of money. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron have gone to reside on the Collingwood gravel, near Tyrone. Mr. John Osborne has returned home after spending the winter at Mr. Herb Betts', near Rock Mills. Rev. Mr. Bushell finished the series of six sermons on Sunday by a grand message of Christ's temptation and the choice he made on the cross. At the close, communion service was held. EAST MOUNTAIN (The first day of spring certainly came in lovely if it only continues the sap will soon be running. Mr. Thompson Allen is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Tom McCullough at Union. Mr. Allen is not in very good health, but We hope to see him able to be home soon. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McMullen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Art Idle were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lever at Flesherton. Mrs. R. Leno has returned to her home near Owen Sound after spending a week with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Teed and son, Kenneth, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. C. Thompson and fam- ily. We are pleased to know Mi-s. Thompson is much improved in health after her recent illness. I DIDN'T TAKE CHANCE5 THIS YEAR â€" I BOUGHT PURINA 5TARTENA Make No Mistake This Year- Star^ Your Chicks on SUrtena! This year when every chick you raise means twice as much ptofit as it did four or five years ago, the Purina Research Laboratories announce one of the most out- standing developments in the history of chick feeding â€" the discovery of Pur-a-tcne. What is Pur-a-tene.' It's the concentrated goodness that's in many fresh vegetables and fruits. Scientists call it carotene or pro-vitamin A. Poultrymen see it in bright red combs, smooch plumage, added life and vigor. Purina Startena has been known for years as Canada's finest starting feed. Now it is made even better by the addition of Pur-a-tene. Don't take chances this year. Start your chicks on Startena and get the kind of chicks you want at six weeks. See us today for a supply of Startena ! A Brooder thermometer free with each purchase of Startena. R. G. BETTS, Flesherton EUGENIA Congratulations to Mr. Adam Smith, who celebrated the U4th anniversary of his birthday on Friday, March IDth. Mr. Smith is still quite active despite his years. He is able to split wood and kindling and carry it in, and if a pail of water is needed Mr. Smith can bring that in too. Togetlier with his wife and daughters. Miss Georgina and Mrs. G. W. Graham and grand- daughter. Miss Phyllis Graham, also Mrs. J. J. Magee, a damiy birthday tea, was enjoyed. In the evening a number of the neighbors called to extended best wishes and spend a fev/ happy moments together. We join in wishing Mr. Smith many more happy returns of the day. Mr. Ted Campbell has returned home from New Liskeard, after spend- ing the winter in the north. Mr. Ken Kaitting visited a few days in Toronto recently. .Mr. Alfred Partridge and son. Ken,, of Rock Mills visited with Mr. and -Mrs. Jos. Williams on Sunday. We are pleased to re])ort Mrs. E. Proctor continually improving from her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Genoe and Mrs. Chas. Park spent a couple of days in Toronto last week. Mrs. Percy Magee attended the fun. eral of her friend Mrs. Crozier at Orangeville last week. W*e extend our sympathy to Mrs. Magee and re- latives of the deceased. The Woman's Association met on Thursday afternoon of last week. The Vice-Pres., Mrs. C. Turner conducted the devotional period, after which the President, Mrs. Francis Genoe took the chair. After the roll call the Sec., Mrs. Martin read the minutes of the last meeting, which were declared approved. The roll call for April to be answered by a verse containing the word "Flowers." The reports of the units were given, the north unit, alone making $13.50 since Chri8tma.<). The Sec. read the letters from Mr. T. Betts, Mabel, Edith and Mr. and Mrs. Parson, thanking the W. A. for letters sent them in time of bereave- ment. Other business matters were discussed and the meeting closed with prayer by the President. The St. Patrick social to be held last Wednesday evening by the 8th line unit of the W. A. was postponed on account of weather and bad roads. Mr. Wellie Fawcett of Kimberley was a caller in this village on Mon- day. Mrs. .John Williams is able to be up again. We wish her good health. Mr. and MVs. George Johnson and son Royden, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magee and Mr. Harry Legard visited on Tues- day with the latter's sister. Mrs. Sarah .Ann Green. They attended the funeral of Mrs. Green on Saturday. Late Mrs. N. McKinnon KIMBERLEY We are glad to report the sick of our community are improving, Mrs. Everett Graham, who has been very ill with pneumonia, under the efficient care of Dr. Milne and nurse Breadner is thought now to be out of danger. Mr. Hawkins is still not any worse. The whooping cough has a num- ber out of school, but no new cases have been reported for several days. Mrs. John Haynes is in Markdale hospital for a few days following a minor operation. Tlhe H. E. P. C with over 20 men are repairing and re-arranging the Hydro line from the Plant, north. Mrs. Laurie Lawrence of Larder Lake is visiting friends in Kiniborley. Mrs. Eula Hard Wilson spent a week end with Mr. and Mrs. D. L, Weber and other friends, Mrs. H. Heitman of Collingwood is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Ii-a Harris. .Mr. Saul Fawcett lost a valuable horse last week with acute indiges- tion. VICTORIA CORNERS Mr. Will Moore is spending a few (lays with his daughter. Mrs. Otto Lee, Badgeros. Earl Walton of Hopeville has rent- ed his farm and intends putting full time with his tractor. .Mrs. Walton and children are staying for a time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Acheson. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Albert Stevens whose brother. Mr. Phil Miners passed away at his homo at Tilsonburg recently. Mr. Miners had a stroke a few years ago and has not been very well since. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Batchelor, Marg- uerite and Mr. Bill Laughlin vi.sited Mr. Batchelor's parents at lliUsburg. Miss Marie Cook of Toronto, visited her sister, Mrs. Walter Acheson. Mrs. Albert Stinson is again on the sick list. Mrs. Charlie Hodgins, Proton, has been nursing her mother who ha.-» been ill with flu at Mr. Best's. Mr. and Mrs. Best also had the flu. (Intended for Last Week) On Tuesday afternoon, March 9lh, the death took place at her home, Cottingham St., Toronto, of Mrs. Neil McKinnon, formerly of Priceville, at 78 years of age. .Nineteen years ago Mrs. McKinnon and her family left Priceville to reside in Toronto, and while a resident there her husband passed away. Surviving are three sons, Hector of the Depart- ment of Finance at Ottawa, Dr. .Veil and- Robert, and two daughters. Misses Ella and Laura in Toronto. .Another .son made the supreme sacrifice over- seas. Three sisters are also left â€" Mrs. A. .McCabe, Mrs. A. Muir, Mrs. Wm. Walker, all of Toronto. The late Mrs. McKinnon was a daughter of Sandy Brown, a .Scottish pioneer of Bentinck township. She w.i;; born on Con. U, Bentinck, on the fui'u now operated by Frank Twamley. After a time spent there, her parents and their young family moved to Scone in Sullivan Township, and later removed to Durham. There the father entered the merchantile business with the late John Cameron. Here Mrs Mc- Kinnon spent part of her school days later removing to Prjceville where her father received the postmastership. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Brown, and she became widely known. Her family were all born at Priceville, and the ties that bound them to the village are yet very warm. A service was held at her late res- idence in Toronto on Wednesday even- ing. The remains were brought by motor on Thursday morning to St. Columba Unjted Church. The funer- al was held on Thursday afternoon and was very largely attended.many old friends and neighbours being pres- ent to pay their last respects to one who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. The service was conducted by Rev. Harold E. Wright, assisted by Rev. Dr. Young, Toronto, who made mention of her many fine pualities. The hymns used weie "O God Our Help in Ages Past" and "The Lord's My Shepherd." Friends trom a distance who attend- ed the funeral were: Mrs. Walker and two sons. A\ex and Robert, Dr. Neil and Mrs. McKinnon. Mr. and Mrs. Bob McKjnnon, Misses Ella and Laura Mc- Kinnon, Mr. Peter .Vluir and sisters, -Annie and Mary. Mr. and Mrs Sandy Grant (nee Ursie Matheson.) Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Young, Miss Simpson and Miss Boyd, Miss McPhee, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gibson , all o£ T^oronto; .Mr. Hector .McKinnon, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinnon, Bassano, Alta; .Mrs. Reginald McGillvray, .Mr. Ale.x. McGillivray, Mjss Jenny Mc- Gillivray of Chatsworth; Miss Annie Hopkirk, Crawford, Miss M. McPill- ivray, Elmwood; .Mrs. Wm. Fulton. Mulock: Mr. and Mrs. S. McArthur and daughter, Jean, .Mr. James Hunter .Mrs. John Burkess, Mrs. Smith and Mi-s. Coss, Misses Julia and Anne Weir all of Durham. The casket was banked with many beautiful floral offerings. Interment was made in McNeil's cem- etery. Priceville. *** *** **' H t' t 't *** * * **** * ** * ***** **** * *** I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 * DIED CLINTON â€" At his home. 69 River street, Toronto, Monday. .March 22nd, William Charles, dearly beloved hus- band of Elizabeth Clinton in his 71st year. Resting at above address for service 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment St. John's, Norway Cemetery. 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