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t YOU 61; NO. 52 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1942 W. H. Thurston & Son. 1'rops. BIG DANCE AT MAXWELL (By Portlaw Reporter) A well attended dance was held at Maxwell hall on Friday evening. Mr. Thos. Phillips rented the hall for the occasion and the proceeds of $39.20 went to the Fiourth Line unit of the Flesherton and Artemesia Red Cross Branch. Little Marie Jamieson of Toronto drew the ticket on a quilt which the ladies had made, Mr. J. W. Chard being the lucky winner. The proceeds of the quilt amounted tn $18.46. The next Red Cross meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. Patton, Th'urs., May 28th. Future Events MT. ZION SOCIAL Come and see "Don't Darken My Door," Markdale's new comedy drama at Mt. Zion ice cream social on Thurs., June 18th, 1942. WILLIS TIPPING And his famous 11 -piece Cascade Rythm Band will play at the Crystal Gardens, Dundalk, Monday, June 1st Admission; 50c. SOLDIERS HONORED (By Portlaw Reporter) In spite of rain on Saturday even- ing, the Orange Hall at Proton Sta- tion was filled to capacity when friends and neighbors gathered to present Pte. Robt. Sheardown and Seaman Lloyd Little with gifts of remembrance. The crowd was called to order, and Clifford Allen read an address signed by Fred Linton, Clif- ford Taylor, Arnott Menzies and Bruce McCutcheon. Bob was present- ed with a wrist watch and sum of money, while Lloyd was presented with a pen and pencil set and sum of money. The boys thanked thei friends for the gifts in a few words. All On Rescue Ship Had Thrilling History Flesherton United Church Rev. G. K. McMillan, Paator Services during the summer will be held as follows: 10.00 a.m. Worship at Ceylon. 11.00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School at Flesherton. 7.30 p.m. Vesper service at Flesherton. Maxwell United Church REV. GEO. L. MERCER, 3JK. DJX Minister SERVICES OF WORSHIP (SUNDAY. MAY 31) 11 a.m. Eugenia. 2 pjn. Mt. Zion. 3.30 p.m. Wareham. '.30 pm. Maxwell. FLESHERTON AND ROCK MILLS B PTIST CHLKCHES Frank B. Keys, Pastor ROCK MILLS SERVICES Sunday School 2.30 p.m. Church Service 3.30 p.m. FLESHERTON SERVICES Church Service 11 a.m. Sunday School 12 o'clock Mesz Wyatt A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the Baptist uarsonaee at twelve o'clock noon, on Saturday May 9th, when Rev. H. E. Secord united in marriage Marjorie Blanche Wyatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Bert Wyatt, and William Mesz youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mesz, both of Walkerton. The bride wiore a beige street-length dress with brown accessories and carried red roses. Miss Shirley Ball, of Hanover, the bridesmaid, wore pale blue and brown accessories and carried pink roses. Mr. William Wyatt, brother of the bride, acted as best man. A re- ception was held at t' home of the bride's parents, where the bride and groom received thirty-nine guests at the door. The house was decor- ated with pink and white streamers and white bells, with the tables ad- orned with tulips. A delicious wed- ding luncheon was served, following which the happy couple embarked on a short honeymoon. Walkerton Herald-Tifes. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Helen Elizabeth (Betty), daughter of Mrs. Ernest C. Murray of Toronto and the late Dr. Murray of Fleaher- ton, to Flight Sergeant Thomas Wm. Hunter, son of Mr. Henry L. Hunter and the late Mrs. Hunter of Bruce Lake, Sask. The marriage will take place in Glebe Road United Church, Toronto, June 15th. Mr. Lloyd Allen spent a week at his home before enlisting in the Ord- nance Corps in Toronto. Batm tk Maddocki nffur complttr (mo titmal thmrgmi) 0Mn roar MADDOCKS B.-J-^H'v-^, XW p iffi*<Tr .Jfci* FUNERAL CHAPEL FLESHERTON PUBLIC SCHOOL undeV the direction of Mr. V. Perry, music supervisor presents a PATRIOTIC CONCERT Town Hall, Flesherton Thursday, May 28, 1942 at 8.30 o'clock p.m. A PLAY "Builders of Canada" Patriotic Drill by Kimberley School SONGS DOUBLE TRIO CHORUSES Billie Kemahan, boy violinist, of Meaford Admission: Adults 25c., Children I 6 c. ^v.^v.v^v%,>A.v>,^vvvy>.>^ By HUGH TEMPLIN Before the United States entered the war, two of the most popular places in the City of LisUtn, capital of Portugal, were rather dingy ship- ping offices. One of them had a cer- tain air ol romance about it, for it belonged to Pan A.merican Airways, whose big Clipper planes were sup- posed to fly from Lisbon to New York three times a week. It was on one of the main streets in downtown Lisbon, in the district occupied by the banks, the money changers and the pawn shops. All of these places were well known to thousands of refugees from Nazi-controlled Europe, who escaped to the freedom of Lisbon and who hoped to go on to the United States or somewhere else in the New World, out of Hitler's reach. It was easy to imagine these refugees maK- ing their hopeless rounds. And no place would be more hopeless than the ticket offices of Pan American Airways, for only the greatly privil- eged, with "pull" at Washington or London, or Ottawa, ever set foot in these ships with wings. In October, 1941, there was another place visited by thousands of these persons who still hoped to escape. That was the office of American Ex- port Lines. This was a steamship company, with ambitions to take to the air as well and break the monop- oly enjoyed by Pan American. But the war with Japan intervened be- fore the first Export Lines plane took to the air. The company was sending three ships a month to Lis bon. And the most famous of them all was the S. S. Excambion. Out of Europe by Refugee Ship The eight Canadian editors, tem- porarily stranded in Lisbon, had re- turn tickets for the Clipper, but the weather was interfering with plane schedules and danger was drawing closer all the time. There would not even be a boat out for two weeks if we did not go by the Excanvbion. so. one or two at a time, we gave in to the inevitable, turned our Clipper tickets over to the British Embassy and received boat tickets in exchange. The Atlantic is wide between Lis- bon and New York, about twice as wide as from Newfoundland to Ire- land, The water is blue and warm, with occasional dolphins jumping out of the waves and playing around th ship. There was some delay in leaving Lisbon. I had come on board early, after paying out my last few escudos to the Portugese police guard at the wharf entrance their last chance to get graft out of the departing trav- ellers. I had intended to keep that money for souvenirs and was a bit sore about it. The harbor was interesting, as all larbors are. Fror.i the land side, big cranes were lifting casks of wine, crates of raisins and figs, and boxes of unmarked goods. On the river side, odd little sailing vessels, unchanged from Phoenician days, had cargoes of cork brought from th? interior. They were family affairs, evidently, and inhabited not only by people but by dogs, hens and fighting cocks. It was dark when the Excambion pulled out and sailed down he broad river. Now that I wa leaving it, Lisbon looked lovely, set on its seen hills, one of the few brilliantly lighted cities left in Europe. The last bit of Europe I could see was the red neon sign over the gambling cas ino at Estoril. There was a feeling tension on hoard that decreased gradually as the days passed, but flared up again as fresh news came in. Just before the Excambion left Lisbon, there came word that an American de- stroyer had been torpedoed by the Germans. It seemed that the United States might be in the war at any moment. Two days out, we heard that an American passenger ship had been sunk just smith of us. Boat drill took on a new earnestness. About half way across the Atlantic there was fresh anxiety. A grey ship was approaching from the nortJi, giving no signal. It looked like a merchantman, but as it came closer, the passengers with glasses could see its- guns. The Canadians took it for granted that it was a ship of the British Navy, and it seemed that some of the enemy aliens on board feared the same thing. If it came alongside, somebody seemed likely to GASOLINE STATIONS OPEN ON SATURDAY NIGHTS Gasoline stations in rural areas moie than five miles from a city are now allowed to remain :.pen one evening a week until a o'clock. This ruling was made by Munitions Mins- ter Howe last week. Flesherton gas- oline stations are remaining open on Saturday nights. Relaxatkn of the 7 o'clock closing order was being made for the con- venience of fanners who found it difficult to make gasoline purchases during the day. Young Woman Dies Death came suddenly on Tuesday to Mrs. Byron Hill of Artemesia in the Markdale hospital, following the birth of twin girls on Friday last. Her passing has brought a gkom over her native district. She was formerly Margaret Davidson of the west backline, near Markdale, and a sister of Mrs. Bert Porteous of Max- well and Mrs. Clarence Alcox of To- ronto Line North. The young wo- man, who was 23 years of age. wa? highly regarded by a large circle of friends who sympathize with the young husband in his great loss. The funeral of the late Mrs. Hill will be held from the home of her father-in-law, Mr. Silas Hill, Mark- dale, on Friday. May 29th, at 2.30 p.. Interment will be made in Markdale cemetery. , Mrs, H. Down Passes Mrs. Henry D:wn, well known res- ident of Flesherton, passed away at the Collingwood hospital on Friday morning of last week, following an illness of .cnly a week. She entered the hospital the previous Monday". The late Mrs. Down was born ii February, 1866, and was formerly Elizabeth Fawcett, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fawcett of Heathcote. She was the last sur- viving member of the family. She was united in marriage t.. Mr. Henry Down in L887 and for a time resided in the United States, later fanning at Hatherton, Osprey Township. She and her husband moved to Flesher- ton 23 years ago and conducted a grocery store. Later Mr. Down and si.ns erected the garage on the main corner, now operated by his son, Alfred. Her husband predeceased her by several years. Surviving to mourn their loss are two sons, Rob- ert, of Markdale, and Alfred, reeve of Fleshertcn, Wilma (Mrs. Collingwocd. and one daughter. Wilbert Poole) of be taken off, whether British or Ger- man. The grey ship crossed our bows several miles ahead and then put on speed and was quickly out of sight. None of us ever knew what ship it was, but the Captain shared our view that it was British. From that tinv on, we felt safer. The Excambion travelled alone, not in convoy. It was lighted at night, and had an American flag painted or the side. It made just two -iore trip? after that, before being taken ovei by the American Navy. Thvri 1 must have been thousands of sad hearts u as it sailed away for the last time. Living With Adventure The stories of the peop.c on that ship would have filled a library, and many of them were horror stories. I mentioned a few of them i:i the first story of this series, written while on the Atlantic. But I omitt ed the most exciting of them all. There was one passenger we did not notice until the ship was a day out of Lisbon. His real name never appeared on the passenger list. He had been private secretary to a ruler of an European coun- try, a man who just disappeared when Hitler took over the country by 'orce and treachery. This man had jeen active in his opposition to Ger- many and he had kept one step ahead of the Gestapo, getting to Lisbon at ast, though it took him two years to reach it. Perhaps he grew careless, or- his luck deserted him there. The German crowd in Portugal found him and had him arrested on some charge. But the British were alert. The day the Excambion sailed, he got out .f jail somehow and was nailed up in a packing box. It came aboard with a shipment of goods, under the eyes of the Portugese police. For a day, he stayed down in the hold, then came on deck, a free man again. At Ber muda, he left th ship, to land on British soil at last. By comparison with this man, our real live Prince of the House of Bour- bon pretender to the throne of France, and a French Admiral going to join the Free French, seemed ordinary, indeed. High Regard for Secret Service It was at Bermuda that the British Secret Sen-ice took a big jump in our estimation and the Canadians had a chance to stick their chests out a little further. The arrival of the Excambion at Bermuda was exciting enough. The negro pilot came out in his little launch and boarded the ship just be- fore dark. Bermuda consists of a small group of islands, strategically situated in mid-Atlantic, with Hamil- ton the chief city. To get to Hamil- ton harbor, the ship had to pass through a long bay strewn with mines. The open path was a zig-zag Deceased was a charter member of Carnation Lodge, L.O.B.A., Flesh- erton, and was the first Worthy Mat- ron, a faithful member of St. John's United Church, particularly active in the Woman's Missionary Society, the Woman's Association and the W. C. T.U. She had the moral welfare ol young people very much at heart and they were always welcome in hei home. Her cheery disposition and pleasant smile was always an inspir- ation to all with whom she came in contact. She will be greatly missed in the village. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, with service in St. John's United Church at 2.30 p.m. Rev. G. K. McMillan conducted the service and preached an inspiring sermon, briefly touching on her life in tin. community and influence of her Christian character which surmount- ed her life. Capt. J. Dougal of Coll- ingwood Salvation Army Corps led in prayer. The hymns sung were olu favorites "Unto The Hills" ami "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." By special request of Mrs. Down the hymn "My Saviour First of All" wa* beautifully rendered by Mrs. Black- burn and Mr. Geo. Cairns. Inter- ment was made in the Flesherton Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Rx>bert am: Alfred Down. Wilbert Poole, Jim P ole, Jack Down and Clarence Fawcett. Among the large number of flora! offerings were tributes of sympathy from Flesherton neighbors, business men. Slaters of Owen Sound, LO.B.A. of Flesherton, Old Boys and Girls. Salvation Aj-my Corps of Colling- wood, Alliston friends and Markdale H.E.P.C. staff. Among those from a distance wh attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Percy Foster and Miss Gertie Fawcett of Alliston: Mrs. Will Hut- chinson, Mrs. jHorb Fawcett, Mrs. Steve Lewen, Hazel, Kathleen and Clarence Fawcett, Capt. and Mrs. J. Dougal, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hindlc. all of Colllngwood; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hall and Rev. A. E. Arm- strong, Meaford; Mr. and Mrs. W. HalJ, Coldwater; Mr. and Mrs. How- ard Hall, Thornbury; Mrs. J. B. O'Brien, Oakville; Mrs. Jas. Sergant and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McKee, Shel- burne: Mr. C. McKee. Toronto; Mrs Chas. Hudgson, Bert and Marion. Grand Valley; Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith and Ina, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Corbett, Dundalk; Mr. and Mrs Ferguson. Ruby and Lucretia Rowe and Mrs. Noehn and two c'.ildren of Barrie. AIRCRAFTMAN \V. J. MEADS Aircrafman William J. Meads, SOB of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. ?7oads of Art- emesia, who is now stationed at Brantford with the R.C.A.F. He at- tended the Gait Aircraft School, then trained at St. Thomas and lately has been stationed at Dunnville aa a mechanic. His brother, Don, is in Eng-land with Che signal corps of the Fifth Armored Brigade. Petition Presented Sunday Train Service Last week a petition \v;i? circulat- ed around the village in regard to the conunenctmtnt of a Sunday train service between Owen Sound and To- ronto during the summer. With the curtailment of travt'llir.tf ;! <.uirh the gasoline rationing system and tii\ problems, the inauguration M a train service on the local branch f the Canadian Pacific will be r>.o<iwi in the near future and the Canadian Pacific Railway is urg^d to commence the Sunday train service. Tne>y will have the support of everyb. >};.' :n the crusade as it will b- po*-ibie for people to journey on SatiHuy and return in time fior work or. Monday. Travel by rail is becoming greater all the time and the featurv of a Sunday tram service will bf a prea* boon to the city people. ALL ON RESCUE SHIP (continued on pg 4) Card of Thanks We wish to express .ur sincere appreciation of the many expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness during the illness of our mother, and in our bereavement, also for the beautiful floral offerings. The Down Family. HOLDFAST U. F. W. 0. The Holdfast Club met at the home of Mrs. Nichol for their May meeting and 14 members and four visitors were present. The meeting opened >y singing "Men of tht Soil" and re- peating of the Creed in ur.:.- n. The oil call was answered by helpful garden hints. Several quilts were displayed and will be foi \\:trd<_-d to he Salvation Army by Mrs. Hogurth. A well-prepared paper or. ; Winston Churchill was given by Nellie McLean, while Mrs. Hogarth gave a reading. Mrs. Sinclair con- ducted a quizz on Canada a:ul Mrs. Nichiel presented a jar of maple syrup on which ticket? were sold. A game of bingo decided the winner to be Mrs. Bradey Irwin. Thv meeting was closed by singing the National Anthem, following which a BOCuU half hour was spent. The next meet- ing will be held at the home >!' Mrs. John Stewart. NEW FOREMAN AT KU K MILLS Mr. Mannic Dobson of Fevershara has received the appointment of superintendent of the saw mill at Rock Mills, owned by the Durham Furniture Company, succeeding Mr. John A. Foster, who has held the position for the past twelve years, Mr. Dobson takes over his new duties on Micnday, June 1st. In Memoriam BINNINGTON --In loving mem- ory of my dear father, Edmund Bir.ndngton, wtio passed away May 31st, 1940. We watched you suffer day by day. And eould not help in any way. But just stood by and saw you pass Into the Saviour's arms at last. Elver remembered by daughter. May, and family. BORN HANLEY At Mrs. Nuhn's Nurs- ing Home, Flesherton, on Monday, May 25th. 1942, to Mr. and \Trs. G. Hanley (nee Eleanor the gift of a son. In Memoriam POOLE - - In loving memory of my mother, Mrs. John Poole, who passed away May 30th. 1937. Until the shadows of the earth are cast, Until He gathers in His sheaves at last, Until the twilight gloom is over- passed, Good night! Daughter, Margaret ._.^...