Flesherton Advance, 25 Mar 1942, p. 5

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* . THE FLflgHBftTON ADVANCE A HUH division annihilated is better than 10 miles of territory "What are you doing here?" "Looking for * husband." **But you have one!" "That's the one I'm looking for." Looks as if the horse and buggy are coming back. Junior hopes the buggy whip doesn't. Chicago promoter wound up a half million dollars in debt. When you try to catch fish you often lose your bait. NOTICE OF MANPOWER REGISTRATION At the request of the Honourable Humphrey Mitchell, Minuter of Labour, and by authority of Order-in- C"*"vi' under the War Measure* Act, the Unemploy- ment Insurance Commission ii registering all penoni in indudriei coming within the scope of the Unemployment Tnmraivf Act, 1940. It it mandatory that the Registration Card* now being, applied to employers be completed for ALL employee*, insured and non-insured, and forwarded to the Local Office of the Communion by March 3 let. This Is An Important War Undertaking The skills and training of every worker in Canada must be known in order that they may be uied to tha best advantage. Thit i fbe first etap toward* complete registration of man-power. * Renew Unemployment Insurance Books Before April 1 To avoid duplication of effort, the above registration ii being eMnbinetf with the renewal of Unemployment Insurance Book*. A supply of new (woke will be mailed promptly on receipt at your local Employment and Claims Office, of completed registration forms and the old books stamped for die last pay period in March. For details consult die Commission's Local Office without delay. YOUR CO-OPERATION IS URGENTLY REQUIRED Unemployment Insurance Commission Ottawa, Canada. March 23, 1942. 1 - ; CARLOAD OF Wheat NO. 3 to arrive first week in April. Order now. V 0. and A. Co-Operatiye PHONE 70. FLESHERTON, Out. .. * ! ; . 4 Ready for the Spring Season SUNWORTHY WALL PAPERS PAINTS, ENAMELS, VARNISHES LACE CURTAINS RUFFLED CURTAINS CURTAIN MATERIALS CRETONNES and CHINTZES DRAPERIES WINDOW SHADES CURTAIN RODS LINOLEUMS CONGOLEUMS CONQOLEUM RUGS and MATS > A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT ALL. REASONABLY PRICED. F. H. W. Hickling VANDELEUR Th Women's Institute held their March meeting at the home of Mrs. Dane McGee on Thursday afternoon of last week. Miss Marion Boland of Toronto, and Messrs. John and Freddie Bol- and of Weston spent a few days with their mother Mrs. Chas. Boland, who is ill. Jim Cargoe and Pte. Wm. and Mrs. Burrell of Toronto were recent visitors at the former's home here. Mrs. Geo. Shaw and Miss Dora Boland attended the funeral of their friend, Miss Amelia Baker, in To- ronto last week. Misses Dora Boland and Joyce McGee visited recently with the Baker and Genoe families, Eugenia. Mr. Angus Bowles has returned home from Acton, where he has been working. Mrs. Ethel Hutchinson visited with friends in Kimberiey recently. Mrs. Ethel Hutchineon was host- ess to the Farm Forum for their meeting Monday evening and there was a g<*>d attendance. Following the broadcast, an article on the sub- ject for the evening "Education for Rural Life?' was read by the secre- | tary and a warm discussion followed on the merits and weaknesses of our present school system. Following this, the recreation convenor, Billle Bowles, conducted an interesting geography match with Misses Paul- ine Hutchinson and Dorothy Kelso acting as captains. A sing-song was then enjoyed with 'Mrs. Bowles and Miss Dawn on the piano and Howard Graham with the mouth organ. Mr. Jim Harbottle acted s chairman. General Merchant Fletbertoo* Out SWINTON PARK Mrs. Wm. Hay and Marie spent the past few days with friends in Toronto, returning home Sunday. The Ladies' Aid and VV.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. R. Hardy on Wednesday. Mrs. B. Ferris gave a splendid paper on first aid and Mrs. Ed. Ferguson read a poem "The Cross." Mr. and Mrs. Fred Knox enter- tained the euchre club Tuesday evening, this being the close of the season. Mr. and Mrs. John Lane won the highest number of points for the season. On Friday evening the club held a dance in the Orange Hall and an enjoyable evening was spent by all. The proceeds of the dance and lunch collections at the euchre parties are being donated to the Navy League and cigarette fund for the soldiers. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Meads of the O.D.R. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Knox on Friday. Mr. Jas. McCormick is 1 uay buzz- ing wood in Swamp College district. Several people have tapped the maples and report a good run so far. Mr. Ian Clark moved to his new home in Egremont Township. Good luck, Ian. Mrs. Wm. Sackett of Proton spent B couple of days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Knox. ROCK MILLS The spring weather took a change and Saturday and Sunday we had a heavy snow fall, with much lower temperature. Some of the farmers in the vicin- ity have tapped, but the weather has not eben favorable for a good run. Aircraftman Stewart Foster was the guest of honor at a party held in the Orange Hall at Eugenia Wed- nesday night, when he was present- ed with a sum of money from his many friends. Stewart thanked all for their kindness in remembering him. He had been on leave at his home here for several days, and left on Sunday for Trenton, where he has been stationed. Mrs. Walter Russell spent the past week with the two members of her family in Toronto. We are pleased to report Miss Mabel Betts feeling much better, after her operation. She is now re- cuperating at her home. Mrs. Jim Russell was taken to a Toronto hospital last week for fur- ther treatment. We hope to hear of a greater improvement in her con- dition soon,* A presentation was held Friday night in the hall, Eugenia, for Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Bette, prior to mov- ing to their new home on the west backline, Artemesia. An address was read by Mrs. Dick Clark and the presentation of an alladin lamp and a sum of money, was made by Joe Hawkins. Both Mr. and Mrs. Betts made suitable replies, thank- ing all for their kindness, and invit- ed them to visit them in their new home. The Pedlar orchestra sup- plied music for dancing. An abund- ant lunch was served by the ladies. Aircraftman Bob Clark of Sum- merside. Prince Edward Islar.d. was home for the past week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark. VICTORIA CORNERS Jas. Bannon and Miss Dorothy Walker of Toronto spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bannon. Kaye and friend, Marion Monger, who hav been holidaying at home, returned with him. Mrs. Jim Stinson of Dundalk vis- ited for a week at the home of her brother-in-law. Albert Stinson. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders and Maude Acheson of Berkeley visited with the Moores. Chas. Moore was home from To- ronto. George Moore and Maude Acheson returned with him for a couple of days. Mr. and Mrs. George McGregor and babe and Gordon Batchelor of Preston visited at the home of Mr. Jas. Batchelor. Mrs. W. TaJbot is in Toronto tak- ing treatment. A .mini! boy was asked to write an essay in as few words as possible on two of life's greatest problems. He wrote "twins." NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS having; claims or accounts against CHARLES WESLEY LONG, late of the Town- ship of Osiprey, farmer, deceased, are required to send full particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before the Eighteenth day of April 1948. After that date the estate will be divided amongst those entitl- ed thereto, having' regard only to claims and Accounts of which notice shall at. that timo have been re- ceived. -C. C. MIDDLHBRO' City Hall, Owen Sound 8TH LINE 06PREY Owing to water across the road, east of the 10th sideroad, and the roads, generally, in bad condition, we were without mail for three days last week. This water is deep and cold, as our mail carrier, George Stewart, found out on one occasion. What are our Towns-hip Fathers intending to do to prevent a recur- rence of this barrier to the egular delivery of His Majesty's mail? Miss Evelyn Hale, teacher at Bad- jeros, spent the week end with her parents here. Mr. Delbert Magee of Weston is lolidaying at his parental home. Our Farm Forum meeting was leld last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ottewell, when a goodly number were present in spite of bad roads. We have decided to discon- tinue our meeting- monthly for the nimmer and plan to use our school as a community centre for adult 'dncation. Mr. Lloyd Stephens entertained a number of his friends to a crokinole party at hjs home Saturday even- ing. Messrs. KiThourne Hawkins and James Conn piled up the highest scores. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Magoo spent the week end with fhe latter's par- ents at Prieeville. PRICE VILLE >lr. Hector McEacherti returned home after spending two weeks with her daughter in Muskoka. Bora To Mr. and Mrs. George Thorold (nee plorenc McEachern) a daughter. Some of our farmers tapped the maples on Friday. The euchre club met Friday uight at the home of Mr. John Stothart, when 16 tables were in play. Mr. Precy Stoneouse and Mrs. Angus McLachlan were the winners. Mr. and Mr... Gerald Magee of Eugenia spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Carson: Mr. Douglas, student minister of Toronto, preached Sunday in St. Andrew's church. Mr. Archie Sturrock, Kitchener, spent the week end at his parental home. Mrs. George Fisher he'd a quilting at her home on Wednesday, and Mrs. Bea'tten is having one this week. Mr. Murray McMillan, Hamilton, was a recent visitor at his home. Mrs. Aldcorn was hostess last week to the 'W.M.S. and W. H. Societies. Prieeville Red Cross workers sent to the Artenvesia-Flesherton Branch during the month of February, the following: 4 turtle neck sweaters, 4 pair long seamen's stockings. 5 pairs socks and 3 quilts. The W. A. of St. Columba Church held a St. Patrick's social Wednes- day night in the basement of the church, which was decorated for the occasion with green and white streamers and shamrock. The pro- gram consisted of community sing- ing, a song by the high school boys, a piano solo by Mrs. J. Harrison, a musical reading by Rev. Bellsmith, a .skit supplied by Miss Mather and pupils from the O.D.R. school, music by Miss Ada and I. B. Whyte and a "double or nothing" quizz, which caused much merriment. All proved themselves good sports by coming to the front when their numbers were called. Those visiting over the week end at their respective homes were: Pte. Bob Whittaker, Wilbur Burnette, Anna McVicar, Aileen Karstedt, Jean Sims, Ross McConkey, Jones Harri- son and L.A.C. Neil Aldcorn. Aircraftman Wm. Meads of Dunn- villt- spent the past week with hi* parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Meads. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reilley and Frances visited with relatives and friends in and around Prieeville. Mrs. Donald Reilley returned to To- ronto with them, after spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Harrison. The W.I. held a progressive euchre last Friday night at the home of Mr. John Stothart, when 1C tables were in play. High score was won by Mrs. A. McLachlan and Percy Stonehouse. Before lunch a draw was made for tha pictures. Miss Nellie McLean made the draw and Mrs. Wm. Campbell held one lucky ticket and Miss Isobel Karstrdt the other two. Wednesday, March 25, 1942 ^^^j* FEVERSHAM Mr. and Mrs. Jus. Eby of Owen Sound were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. G. Eby. Miu Veraa Hudson and Mr. Jo Tate of Toronto ware Sunday visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson and family. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Weldrick in the loss of their son, Victor. Miss Edith Heitman of Gibraltar visited at her parental home here, over the week end. Mr. Elvin Sammons is now in Welland with hopes of securing a Mr. W. J. Conn has returned home after spending the past week with friends in Collingwood. Pte. Lloyd Hudson of Brantford, and Pte. Jas. Heitman of Listowel spent the week end at their homes. Mrs. Thomas Rice and daughter, and Mr. Stewart McMullen of Ham- ilton spent the week end with rela- tives in this vicinity. A number of young folk from this village attended the party at the home of Mr. Doug. Stephens on Sat- urday evening and reported a good time. Messrs. Lome and RUM Hudson can now tell us what it means to be snowbound. Mrs>. Chas. Pocock is now visiting friends in Collingwood. Mr. and Mrs. Rozzel Conn and little daughter, Dorothy, of Toronto were visitors in the village over ths week end. Mr. and Mrs. G. Eby and Marion spent Sunday with friends in Owen Sound. Ottawa announces the necessity for conserving papei. It should also set the example. CENTRE LINE Still another storm, and this -is supposed to be spring. Winter seems to stay with us well. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Young of Col- lingwood visited with Mrs. Florence Lyons and family on Sunday. Mrs. Florence Lyons and Mrs. R. Osborne visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell 'White and Mrs. G. Little, Saugeen Jet. Mr. White is still very week after a severe attack of 'flu. Tpr. Victor Osborne visited with Mr. and Mrs. Mac Cudmore and Kenneth on Sunday. Week end visitors at the home of Robt. ORbornt' were: Tpr. Victor Os- bornp of Niagara Falls, John borne of Brampton and Miss Doro- thy Grummett of Dundalk. Some of the farmers have tapped and report a good run on Friday. The wareham (West) group of the Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. Amott Menzie* on Thursday. One quilt was tied and a large num- ber of pieces cut for other quilts. Members took borne pieces for two tops to BOW at home. The next meet- ing wi|l be held at the home of Mrs. Lyons on Tuesday. If you've got moru work than yon can do with two hands, double your fists. EASTER SPECIAL LOW FARES Between all points in '. -.ada and to certain destinations in the United States Gfi FARE & ONE-QUARTER FOR THE ROUND TRIP Tickets good going any time Thursday, April 2, until 2.00 p.m. Monday, April 8. Return Limit to leave destina- tion not later than midnight Tuesday, April 7, 1042. MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE - Ke This long week-end offers an opportunity for a visit horn* or awy with friends For fares and information ask any Railway Ticket Agent Every morning Hitler receives a digest of the news from an aide. The result frequently, is indigest- ion. Britain's Ministry of Food* ad- Tides that gwrernmemt markJ *** should not be boiled too quickly. Or too fete. +MH *+*****<** Ml More Cream Wanted EVEN THOUGH OUR BUTTER PRO- DUCTION IS GREATER THAN LAST YEAR, STILL THE DEMAND FOR OUR BUTTER EXCEEDS PRODUCTION. HENCE MORE CREAM IS NEEDED. THEREFORE, REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THE QUANTITY OF CREAM YOU MAY HAVE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR, BRING IT IN. IT IS TO YOUR INTEREST, AS WELL AS THAT OF THE CONSUMER. MEAT LOCKERS Although our Meat Locker* are about filled we can accommodate you at our Markdale Cold Storage. Arrangement* can be made to have your meat at thit Creamery the day it U required, Flesherton Creamer, & Produce Co. Phone 66 Angm ATU. Manager

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