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,1 r Jr ' . I) VOL. tf 1 ; NO. 4 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1941 \V. H. Thurston & Son, Props. Taylor Reunion Held In Flesherton Thursday The sixteenth annual Taylor re- union picnic was held on Thursday, June 19, at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Avery Hawken, Flesherton. There was an attendance of about 'fifty-five from Harkaway, Islington, Feveraham, Owen Sound and Mark- dale. After an enjoyable afternoon of sports put on by Mesdames Ralph Hutson, Will Halbert and A. Lyons, supper was served on the lawn. The election of officers followed. Will Halbert was re-elected president, and Mrs. Lome Douglas re-elected secre- tary-treasurer. Last year's sports committee was also re-elected. It was decided to hold the 1942 re- union at Harrison Park, Owen Sound on the Thursday nearest the middle of June. A vote of thanks was ten- dered to Mr. and Mrs. Hawken for their generous hospitality in giving their home for the gathering. Gospel Workers' Church Feversham, Ont. Rev. C. McNichol. Pastor Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Morning Service at 11.00 .m. H'venmg Service at 7.30 p.m. Special evangelistic services are being held each night this week. In this conflict they're fighting for the oils of war. v V' Protect Yourself From Blight USE Monohydrated Copper Sulphate Just mix a small quantity with your regular dusting powder. PRICE 20c per Ib. A real blight preventative. Just try it FLOUR AT LOW PRICES FOR THIS WEEK ONLY Maple Leaf Flour $2 85 3 & A. Co-operative Company, Ltd. FLESHERTON. Ontario SPRING AND SUMMER HARDWARE TOOLS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN- LAWN MOWERS, RAKES, HOES, GARDEN HOSE, SHOVELS, SEEDS, WEED CULTIVATORS BE RID OF INSECT PESTS Use Our Screen Doors and Windows, Screen Wire, Fly Sprayers and Sprays, Fly Swats. Your choice of five styles of doors. OTHER SEASONABLE NEEDS Alarm Clocks, Pocket and Wrist Watches, Car- penters' Tools, Wrench Setts, Builders' Hardware Poultry Troug-hs and Founts, Poultry Netting, Fishing Tackle, Rifles, Soft Balls and Bats. CAR OF CEMENT JUST ARRIVED F. W. DUNCAN HARDWARE Blue Coal" Phone 54 Dundalk Business Places Tag Day For Navy League Robbed Sunday Night | In Flesherton Saturday Thieves stole clothing and other ar- ticles to the value of several hundred dollars from the general store of Armstrong and Son here on Saturday night. The burglary was discovered Monday morning, when it was found that the side door into the store had been jimmied. Cigarettes and choc- olates were also taken from the gar- age operated by Frank Binns and William Fisher and a gas pump at garage of Watson and Son was bro- ken and ten gallons of gasoline stolen. From the store of Armstrong and son were stolen a hundred women's dresses, over thirty boys' suits, a number of men's suits, neckties, to- bacco, cheese, biscuits and other gro- ceries. From shoes strewn around the floor, it was evident the nervy thieves had stopped to try on shoes, taking those which fitted' them. Wareham Fanners Holding Auction Sale for Sufferers An auction sale has been sponsored by the Wareham Junior Fanners in aid of the Queen's Fund for Air Raid Victims, and will be held at Wareham on Friday, July 4th, at 1 p.m. Hon. F. R. Oliver, Minister of Public Works, and Welfare, and T. Stewart The Ontario Division of the Navy League of Canada ia holding its Tag Day in Flesherton, Saturday, June 28, and it surely behooves us, as patriotic citizens of a community al- lowed to live in peact by grace of the brave arms of our fathers and broth- ers now serving at sea, on land and in the air, to do all in our power to support this increasingly active war service organization^ For, if we do not help the Navy League, how can it, in turn, help those whom we all hold dearour defenders. Since the very first day of War the Navy League, which incidentally was able to supply several thousand three quarter trained men for the Navy, Army and Air Force immediately through its Sea Cadet movement, maintained in peace as well as war. has been serving the men of the Roy- al Navy through its "comforts sta- tions" or hostels at all Canadian ports. Homes from home where men, straight from the horrors of war, the loneliness and boredom of daily and nightly watches, the strain of being- continually on the alert, on the de- fensive of offensive, do find recrea- tion facilities, .places to refumis-h their wardrobe and refresh their minds. Places .here woollen gar- mcnts to offset exposure, cigarettes. Cooper, agncultural representative, ] playing, cards, music, a friendly at- will be present and address the | mosp here, a meeting place to meet gathering. one . s f r j en d S( ai - e ava ii aD j e twentv- Canvassers are now busy through- four ! a ^ The men , ea ; e out the district and are receiving | Navy Le a(rue hostelg ^ giants re _ very good results from those ap- proached for donations. The sale is similar to those conducted at Prlce- ville and Feversham, only for a dif- freshed when leave espires. The per- sonnel of our naval services, accord- ing to recent announcement of the Minister of Naval Affairs has jrrown ferent fund, but with the same pur- j ^ ten times its ori ginal size since pose, that of relieving the sufferers the beginning of war. Last vear of bombed British Isles. Your attend- ance at the sale and purchase of the many articles of various kinds is re- quested to assist in this worthy cause. Maxwell United Church REV. GEO. L. MERCER, B.D., DJ>. Minister SUNDAY, JUNE 29. 1941 11 a.m. Eugenia. 2 p.m. Mt. Zion. 3.30 p.m. Wareham. 7.30 p.m. Maxwell. Note; Visitors in the community over the week end are invited to wor- ship with us at the nearest service. Our minister, Dr. Mercer, will preach on "The Sin O f Waste." A- better at- tendance at all services would make for a healthier church. THRO'-THE-WEEK ACTIVITIES Thursday, 8 p.m. Wareham Board I of Stewards meeting. Friday Maxwell strawberry fes- tival and play. Monday, June 30 Strawberry fes- tival and play by Wareham church. Ontario Division of the Navy League sent out $1 00,01)0 worth of knitted g-oods and ditty bags to our naval men. This year the demand is so heavy that goods and comforts are being being sent to them in thrice the volume of last year's supplies. Naval hostels twerywhere are asking for more of everything. Our taggers are angels of mercy asking for money to enable the Navy League to carry on its glorious work, and linking our town up definitely with the Empire's war effort. We must not ignore the tagger's outstreached hands, for they form the first link in the chain that stret- ches from tli is town to our brave iin The Path of Glory Bombs of German air raiders have, brought grim tragedy and suffering to defenceless civilians in most parts of Europe. Hospitals, schools, church- es and homes are reduced to pathetic tombs of rubble. Britain has concentrated upon a means of countering this savagery from the air and an increasing toll of German raiders is being taken by new nig-ht-ftghters and guns. This picture shows the wreckage of a German bomber shot down near London, while on its raid. CROFT - GASTON A pretty June -edding took place Saturday. June 7th, 1941, at St. District Sunday School Convention at Priceville The 42nd Annual Convention of the Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Toronto, , ^ rtemesia Markdale and Flesherton when Marguerite Milicent Gaston. j ' R . , igjous E< j ucat ion Council was held daughter of Mr. Sam Gast.m and the i {n st Columba church last Wedrou late Mrs. Gaston of Toronto, was j day ^^^^ and even ing. Rev. -v*i united in marriage to Mr. Harvey j n f ^ Go8pe \ Worker's Victor Croft, eider son i ' Mr. and j c ^ urch Markdale, and Rev. Geo. L. Mrs. Sam Croft. Flesherton. Promptly at fijrfit o'clock the wed- ding- party entered the church to tht strains of the wedding music played by the organist of the church. The bride was escorted by her father, who gave her in marriage. The bride looked lovely in her wedding eostunv nf heavenly blue silk crepe with whiti accessories, and carried a bouquet of Briar Cliffe roses and baby breath. Miss Ellenor Gaston was her sister's of the seas, carrying our small but j q ue t obridesmaid and wore peach concrete "thank you" for the tre- her crep with heavenly blue trim mendous service they are doing in protecting and serving us! MASONIC CHURCH SERVICE AT PRICEVILLE ON SUNDAY and also wore a bouquet of Talisman roses. Mr. Bverette Croft, brother i of the groom, was best man. Rev. Morland Lamb, pastor of the church Mercer, D. D.. were in charge of the devotional exercises. Dr. H. R. Campbell, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Priceville, spoke on the sub- ject, "Preparing Next Sunday's Les- son." Mrs. J. E. Milne, Flesherton, conducted a demonstration of how to teach primaries, and the provincial representative. Rev. S. J. Mathers, M. A., of St. James-Bond Church. Toronto, demonstrated h>w to teach teen-age pupils. Mr. Mathers also spoke evening session on "Bet- ter Christian teaching for a Better World." Rev. G. K. McMillan gave an address on, "Vacation schools and other means of Instruction. A Masonic church service will be PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PEVERSHAM Rev. R. Forbes Thomson, B.A. Minister "TRUE FREEDOM" Future Events The ushers were Messrs. Thos. ami Ben Gasnton, brothers of the bride. The reception which followed, wa.< held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian i held at the home of the bride's broth church. Priceville. on Sunday, June e r. at -'WO Balloil St, when fifty 2yth, at 7.30 p.m., under the auspices of Prince Arthur Lodge No. 333. eon were present. A buffet lunch- was served, the bride's cak> A.F.&A.M. Brethren will meet in centring the table. Mrs. Annie Jones the United Church o'clock p.m. basement at 7 and Mrs. Margaret Holley. aunts of the bride and groom, poured tea. The In Memonam Equipped to handle the finest service at moderate prices ', i I Priceville Civil Guard will drill and " * * ^ _ m ^^ tA__ i , . r > . ,'..,.. i Our Beautiful Air Conditioned Funeral Chapel 124 AVBNUB ROAD TORONTO, Ont RICHARD MADDOCKS, Manager. Mwtor of Uu Flwtwrton Old B jy 8 ' A CirlV AMOetetkw BATES & MADDOCKS Come to the ball game on Friday night and see Genoe of Flesherton and Rule of Desboro in top pitching STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL At Maxwell on June 27, under the au.'Tws of the United Church W. A. Play by Priceville Dramatic Club "The Rose Covered Cotage." Supper served in United Church hall and concert in Orange Hall. Admission 35c and 20c. STRAWBERRY FESTIV AL St. Columba United church straw- berry festival, Thursday, .Tune 26. rooms were decorated in pjnk and white for the occasion. The young: couple will reside in To- PORTEOUS In ever loving mem- j ronto at 1219 Shaw Street. ory of a dear mother, Selina Porteous, who passed away June 26th, 1984. Additional Local Items Take up thy cross and follow Him. Nor think 'till death to lay it down, ' M/iss Marie McEachnie of Toronto For only he who bears the cross. May hope crown. to wear the glorious In that bright eternal city Where no tears e'er dim the eye, In the home of many mansions We will meet her bye and bye. Elver renK-infoered by Joe and Rowena. ; | parade. Royalty play "Rose Covered Cottage." Good music. Supper 6 to 8.30. Admission : 35c and 20c. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Strawberry festival on Wareham United church grounds on Monday, June 30th. Softball: Bethel vs Wareham. Good 1 supper served from 6 to 8. Popular play "Nora Make Up' 1 will be given by the Corbetton young people. Instrumental music. Admission; Adults 36c, Children 20c. FRED MADDOCKS. Associate. 124 Avenue Road. of PtolMrtM. Ont. Toronto, OnL KI. 4344 *> is holidaying at her parental home, form. Fleshertan won from Walters Falls "Tuesday evening 17-1. The Semi-Annual District meeting of the L.O.L. will be held in Orange Hall, Orange Valley, on Mon., June 30th. All brethern please note and be present. Mr. and Mrs. John Mensies of Fellows, Calif., arrived last week to i visit with relatives in this district. They attended the Menzies-Fisher RADLEY - In loving memory of a > reunion at Eugenia on Sunday af'er- dear mother. Mrs. Selina Radley. who I noon, when over 100 attended. In Memorial!! passed away June 27th, 1939. That gentle face and loving smile Lives hallowed in our hearts; Rev. H. C. Dickinson of Toronto. Book Steward of the United Church ! Publishing House, addressed the con- Dear hands we fain would clasj> again grejration in St. John'* church last Are safe in Jesus' arms. -Lovingly remembered Family. j Sunday morning. His theme centred by the around the funds of the church, and most enlightening and timely. Card of Thanks ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN ANNIVERSARY & G. PARTY Sunday, July 6th, Rev. Fergusswn of Mt. Forest will deliver special ser- mons at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Special music morning and evening. Mondfcy. July 7th. Garden Party in the school grounds. Supper served from 6 to 8. Play "The Woman in the Fur Coat" bv Mt. Zion young people. Fourth Line orchestra, Priceville P1p Band, harmonica and other special music. Ad)ission; 40c and 20c. Mrs. W. C. Hanley wishes to take this opportunity to thank all her friends and neighabors for the lovely flowers, fruits, cards, letters and phone calls received during her re- cent illness. Card of Thank* I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during my recent illness, and for treats, letters and cards re- ceived; Wiey were very much ap- preciated. -Mrs. Fred Brown. In Memoriam McKINNON In fond and loving memory of our dear mother, Isabella McKinnon, who passed away June 27th, 1937. Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is ttoe voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech But not too far for thought to reach ; Sweet to remember her, who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear. Tena, Gordon and Phyllm. FREETHY PALLJSTER The United Church Manse. Mac- Intyre was the setting for a pretty .summer wedding on Saturday, May 21, at high noon when Jessie Ann honitun PaHi: ; ter nly daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thornton Pallister, Sing-ham pton, became the bride of Stanley Thomas Kreethy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freethy of Rob Roy. Rev. Wellerman officiated. The Bride wore a street length dress of Queen Elizabeth blue crepe and carried Sweetheart roses and carnations. Her cousin, Miss Helen Lougheed was her bridesmaid, frock- ed in pink triple sheer and carrying carnations and maiden hair fern. Mr. Lorraine Freethy was grooms- man for his brother. The groom's gift to the brbide was a pearl necklace, to the bridesmaid, a gold bracelet and to the groomsman a gold tie set. Following the ceremony a recep- tion was held at the home of the bride's parents, where the bride's mother received, wearing royal blue crepe and corsage of carnations and fern. The groom's mother were navy sheer and a corsage of carnations and fern. The guests numbering about twen- ty enjoyed a buffet luncheon served from a table centered with pink and white streamers. After the luncheon the wedding cake was served on an gift of 5 yearsamber glass cake plate, a wedding gift of 50 years ago to the bride's grandmother, the late Jessie Anne Wisdom. After the reception the happy couple left on f , motor trip to north- ern Ontario, the bride wearing a black and white ensemble with white accessories. On their return they will reside at Stayner. ResUerton United Church REV. c. K MCMILLAN. B.A.. B.D Minister Earle Thurston is visiting this week with his aunt, Mrs. N. H. Durrant, at Mitchell. a.m. -- Ce Ion. 11.00 a.m. Flesherton. 7.30 p.m. _ Flesherton. Alice Armstrong will have charge of the morning service* and Rev. McMillan, the evening service.