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. 62; NO. 1 FLESHERTON, ONT., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1942 W. H. Thuston & Son, Proprietors Four Months' Work Osprey Red Cross Report of the Osprey Township Red Cross from January to May 1: Badjeros and Mclntyre 16 Caps and helmets, 6 scarves, 16 pairs of mitts and gloves, 17 turtle neck sweaters, ; 12 iseamen's long 1 stock- ings, 157 handkerchiefs, 12 pairs of socks, 30 quilts, 1 iboy's shirt, 7 pairs pyjamas, 30 girls' skirts, 15 wool skirts. Feversham 7 Scarves, 13 pairs mitts, 17 caps and helmets, 10 turtle neck sweaters, 7 pairs seamen's long stockings, 19 pairs socks, 13 refugee quilts, 3 slaps. Maxwell Institute 1 Scarf, 2 pairs mitts, 1 aero cap, 6 turtle neck sweaters, 6 pairs socks, 4 quilts. Providence Ladies 2 Turtle neck sweaters, 2 quilts. Rob Roy 6 Pairs mitts, 8 pairs socks, 7 blankets, 12 girls' dresses, 10 slips, 11 panties, 1 pair overalls. Singhampton 2 Scarves, 16 prs. mitts and gloves, 2 cape, 1 turtle neck sweater, 8 pairs seamen's socks, 27 pairs socks, 10 quilts. Spring View Ladies 4 Quilts, 1 pair pyjamas. Stephen's Corners 6 Pairs mitts, 6 turtle neck sweaters, 16 pairs of socks, 4 quilts. Statement of Raffle of Ho* Receipts: Sale of tickets $76.30, at door $42.20, sale of lunch $14.80, sale of vase $1.25, sale of relish dish $1, sale of maple syrup $3.50, sale of hog $27. Total f!6.05. Expenditures: Mrs. H. McKee ac- count $1.18, G . Bby, amount g()c j W Robinson, account $1.65, printing ills $3, cost of hog to M. F. Sayers * Total *26.63. Net profit With Army Servce Corps DRIVER ROBT. SHEARDOWN Driver Sheardown is a a.n of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Sheardown of Toronto, formerly of Portlaw, who enlisted on March 25th with the Royal Canadian Army Service Gcrps and is stationed in Toronto at present. Card of Thanks I wish to take this opportunity to thank my friends for the lovely flowers, gifts and letters sent me during my recent illness. Mrs. Kenneth McKee, 434 Harvie Ave., Toronto Card of Thanks .. Mr - F^nk B. Keyes. minister of the FTwhertwi-Rock Mills Baptist Churches, wishes to express his sin- cere appreciation to all who con- tributed in any way to the success the preaching mission for the deepening of spiritual life, held dur- ing the past two weeks in the Flesh- erton Baptist church. iMr. Keyes is especially grateful to the Rock Mills church and congregation for co-operation throughout the cam- paign. Publicity given by The Ad- vance and local merchants is acknow- ledged with thanks. ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Myrtle Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Whewell, Griffin, Sask., ty> Robert William Clarke, Mt. Den- nis, son of Mrs. F. Clarke and the late Mr. Clarke, the marriage to take plate June 20th in High Park United Church, Toronto, at 4 p.m. Funeral of Late D. Stewart) (By Ceylon Keporter) The funeral of the late Mr. Donald Stewart was held from the home of his niece, Mrs. Sam McDermid and Mr. McDermid on Friday. Rev. Rum*ble conducted a short service at the house, followed by a service in St. Andrew's Pr sbyterian Church, Priceville, of which deceased was an Elder. The pallbearers were all brother Elders of the church: Messrs. John and Dave Nichol, Wm. Hincks, Angus Hooper, Jos. McKee, Colin and Hector McLean. Lovely flowers surrounded the casket among them being a spray from the Ceylon friends. Among those from a distance vhc attended the funeral were Mr. F. Baxter of Brampton, Mr. Norman Ferguson and M % ay of Erin. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hansford. Mr. Peter Bax- ter and John. Mrs. Sam Osborne. Mrs. W. J. Bracken, Mr. and Mrs. John Barter and Harold, all o* Caledon and Mr. Peter Ferguson of Toronto. Sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives in their sorrow. BORN IRWIN At Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Home, Flesherton, on Sunday, May 31st, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Irwin of Ceylon, a son. McDERMLD At Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Htonie, Flesherton, on Mon- day, June 1st, 1942,, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McDermid, a son. Five Sections Over fop In Collections for Red Cross Five districts in Artemesia Town- ship have reached or exceeded their objective in the Red Cross campaign for funds which closed Monday. Not reported to date are Flesherton, Rock Mills and Ceylon.. Those school dist- ricts which reached their objective are Springhill $75 with the same ob- jective of $125; Ptertlaw $105.75, ob- jective, Vandeleur $131.95, with ob- jective $100; Priceville $204.50, with objective of $150, and 8th Line with $60 and same dbjective. Other sec- tions fell down from what was ex- pected from them, while others al- most reached their objectives. Other sections reporting were: Proton Sta- tion $33.75, Irish Lake $18, Victoria Co.rners $33.40, O. D. R. $81.50, Or- ange Valley $19.80, East Mountain $8.50, Eugenia $46.75, Stone's Line $30.00. While the objective of $2000 was considered high, it was hoped that this figure could -be almost reached, but the final result will fall far shlcrt of this amount. We might say here that the canvassers did not receive one cent for their services and gas or oil was not supplied to them, and also that the executive of the local Red Cross Branch do not receive any sal- ary or re-inmbursement of any kind for their work, in connection with the Branch. It is expected that in the near future a full list of donators will be publicly acknowledged in The Advance. 61st Anniversary With this issue The Advance ent- ers another milestone in its existence. For sixty-one years this paper has been published continutously in Flesh- erton and now we commence our sixty-second year. During all that time there have been only three edi- tors, the past 54 years the paper has been in the hands of the Thurs- tfcn family. LOOKING AHEAD WHEN THE WAR IS ENDED BEAR SIGHTED B\ OSPREY PEOPLE SOUTH OF MAXWELL Another jbear has been seen in Osprey Township by Oscar Hill and Sylvester Holmes. The report comes from One same district, south of Maxwell, where the 375-pound bear was shot last fall by Lance Brown- ridge on the farm of Albert Heron, where it was raiding an apiary. It is thought that the bear might be- the mate of the one stout last fall. Canadian people may be divided in- I to two groups at the present time. One group is spending money as fast as it comes in. The others are piling up War Savings Certificates and bonds as higto as possible through rigid suppression of the temptation to spend as others are dcing. The spending group is finding it in. creasingly difficult to buy expensive articles, as war production increas- ingly curtails the manufacture of many peacetime commodities. But I they manage to spend most of their ' current income by the purchase of many articles and services to be se- cured at low cost. Thus, Canadian amusement centres are finding it hard to accommodate the crowds. Retail stores are beseiged daily by thous- ands of men and women who make a raid on merchandise costing from 25c up to $15 and $20. There is one certain prediction which may be made now. When peace comes, the men and women who will be able to buy new furniture for the house, new cars, washing machines, radios and the like, or who will be taking holiday trips to famous Can- adian and United States resorts, will not be those who are now spending their quarters and their dollar bills with reckless abandon. The spend- ing spree after the war will be c.n- ducted largely by the people who art now investing heavily i n Government war securities. It is much easier to buy more am 1 more War Savings Certificates now when one visualizes them in terms f spending money, after Hitler is beaten. In Memoriam McMULLEN In loving memory wf a dear husband and father, Alex. McMullen, who passed away four years ago, June 5th, 1938. Fond are the ties that are broken. Dear is the one that is gone, In memory we will keep him As year after year passes on. 'Ever remembered by Wife and Family. 60% OF OUR FUHERALS COST LESS THAN $( Bale* ft Maddockt planned funeralt ur complete to thi- Itut dutaU. No additional charfut. PHej irllhin your meant. Beautiful chapel and dttplay room open for your Inipectlon. FUNERAL CHAPEL Central Location.* 124 AVENUE RD. Tel. Kln.csd.ilc 4344 WALKER PARTRIDGE At the parsonage of the United Church at Guelph, a quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon, May 15th, when Edna Marie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Partridge of Rock Mills was united in marriage to L.-Cpl. Kenneth Russell Walker of Niagara Falls, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Walker of Fordwich, Ont., Rev. Geo. A. Wishart of Guelph officiating. The winsome bride was attired in a pretty floor-length dress of white satin, with lace and button trimmings. She wore a net veil adorned by a wreath of white roses. Her bouquet consisted of lily-of-the-valley, tulips and maiden hair fern, tied with pink ribbons. The bridesmaid. Miss DOT- een Teeter of Guelph, wore a pretty printed sheer frock, fashioned in long lines and carried a bouquet similar to that of the bride. Mr. J. D. Teeter of Goielph was groomsman. Following the ceremony, a lunch- eon was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorn^e Sharp, Guelph, after which the newly-w ds motored to the home of the bride's parents at Rock Mills, where a reception was held on Saturday afternoon. May 16th. The decorations were carried onifi with roses and other flowers in profusion. The table was centred with a three storey wedding cake, artistically de- corated in pink, white and silver. The bride's motjher received in & gown of black French crepe with white trimmings and a sunburst .brooch. She was assisted iby the groom's mother, who wore a gown of navy triple sheer with white trim- mings. Those attending the recep- tion were the groom's parents from Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. How- ard and daughter. Marion and Mrs. Chris Doan of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford McMaster and babe and Mr. Fred Partridge of Maxwell. After a short honeymoon trip fo nearby centres, the groom returned to Niagara and the bride to Guelph. The bride's travelling costume was navv and beige with matching acces- sories. [Note: The wedding was to have been performed in Rock Mills Rar-t^t Church n Rat.. May .mh. but owinp to the fact that the groom's battalion was moved, the wedding took plnop sooner. L.-Onl. Walker is now sta- tioned In B.C.. nnvinor been rran-- * there the Wednesday Mlow- the wedding.] What Apri , ] a<>kod f year May has compensated. Funeral of Mrs. Chas. Boland (By Vandeleur Reporter) The funeral of the late Mrs. Chas. Boland, who passed away suddenly of heart failure early Wednesday morn- injr. May _'7th, was held on Saturday afternoon to Markdale cemetery and was very largely attended. The-, de- ceased was a member of Vandeleur United Church and her paster. Rev. S. E. Annis, had charge of the service at the home and at the cemetery. He spoke in fitting terms of the esteem in which the departed was h.>ld in the community. She was a devoted wife and mother, uncomplaining and un- selfish, and her first thought was ffcr her home. She also found time to help in the Woman's Association and Women's Institute and to use her voice in the service of song. Deceas- ed had not been in the b^st of health for the past two or three months, but death was entirely unexpected and was a great shock to her relatives and friends. Besides her sorrowing husband she is survived by flour sons and four daughters: Hugh of Markdale, John and Fred of Weston, Marion of Mai- ton, Verna (Mrs. Russell Byers of Tara, Margaret (Mrs. Lambkin) of London, Lkyd and Doreen at home. ROCK MILLS Mr. and Mrs. Melvin McMaster of Toronto, Mrs. S. McMullen of Flesh- erton and Dolores Betts of Barr- head visited over the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Betts. Mr. Frank Betts spent Tuesday in Toronto. Mr. Mannie Dobson commenced his duties as foreman of the mill "c Monday. June 1st. Messrs. Bryce Dargavel and Nel- son Mclntosh of Dornoch were call- ers at the mill on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Russell, east backline. were recent visitors witli his brother, Mr. Walter Russell, and wife. Aircraftman Stewart Foster left Sunday for Trenton after spending a few days' leave with his father. Mr J. A. Foster, and sister. Sadie. Me. Mannie Dobson visited Sunday with his wife in Hamilton. TK.VCHKRS RK-KM; AGED The teachers of Fleslu-iton High School have hoi n re-engnjrcd by the Board for next year. The tea. 'UTS are: K. G. Goheen, principal. C. P. Wilson, Miss Alice Heard and Mrs. H H. Mercer. Public School Pupils Gave Fine Concert A splendid ocncert was given by the pupils of Flesherton Public School on Thursday evening last that was a treat for those attending. Besides the musical part of the pro- gram the pupils were assisted by pupils from the Kimberley school in a patriotic drill which was executed with precision and showed thorough training. Also assisting was Billie Carnahan, boy violinist of Meaford, and Mr. D. W. Smith of Meaford, his teacher, who rendered solos and a duet that were heartily applauded. The Flesherton pupi's gave several choruses, under the direction -f Mr Vernon Perry, teacher of music in the school, and showed the splendid training the ipupils are receiving. Other numbers were: piano solo, LI: is Sparks; piano trio, Mary Jane McTavish, Muriel Sparks and Joanne Wood; piano solo, Audrey Wauchope; and a song by a double trio, Mary Dolan, Vivian Long, Marion Stautfer, Elma Talbot, Jeanette Haas and Lois Sparks. A splendid play "Builders of Canada" was given by the pupils in picturesque costumes represent- ing the nine provinces of Canada. This was exceedingly well given and showed the interest of the pupils in their work and credit to the teachers. Rev. G. K. McMillan acted as chair- man for the evening. Heavy Fall Of Rain During the past week rain has fall- en almost every .day and the farmers are becoming alarmed as the seeding is so late. It is becoming late for the planting of barley and attempts are being made to secure buckwheat seed, but this is scarce. Many gardens have not been planted. There is one redeeming feature, however, and that is that the cPvp of hay will no doubt be a bumper one this year. Mrs. W. McKee Dies Death came quietly on Monday. June 1st, t one of Flesherton's oldest residents in the person of Mrs. Svlina McK.ec, who passed away in a nurs- ing home in Owen Sound in her 8'Jth year. The late Mrs. McKee had not been in- good health for some time and for the past few weeks has been confined tc her bed. The late Mrs. McKee was the daughter of pioneers of Artemesia Township, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jo.-. Pedlar, and was born near Lindsay, moving to Eugenia when a youni: girl. She was married to William McKee of Artemesia, whx> predeceas- ed her a number of years ago. For the past 25 years she has resided in Flesherton, where she was highly re. garded by a wide circle of friends. She was exceedingly active despite foot trouble and until two years ago. when she moved to Owen Sound, she was able to do her own work in her home and walk uptown. She has been residing with ht?r granddaughter, Mrs. Geo. Phillips, at Owen Sound and latterly at Holland Centre, who tenderly cared for her until she was taken too the nursing home two weeks ago Surviving are two sons. Joseph of Hamilton and John of the Fourth Line. Artemesia. one brother, George, of Durham. She also leaves eipht grandchildren and seven great grand- children. Two daughters predeceas- ed her. Besides raising her own fam- ily the late Mrs. McKee raised two children besides her own family. a niece. Mrs. Fawoett, and a grand- nephew, Ted Dixon. of Toronto. The funeral is being held this Wednesday afternoon, with service in St. John's United Church, of which deceased was a member, at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made in Fk'sherton cemetery. SMITH Rl'SSKI.l, On Saturday. May 23rd, St. Paul's Avenue Road United Church was the scene of a quiet wedding, when M'ss Shirley Marian Russell, B.A.. young- est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Russell. W'pyburn. Sask.. became the bride of Dr. Xeville H. Smith. .>nly son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Johr of Saskatoon. Sask. Rev. Harold Young officiated. Miss Jane Laird of Turontb \v:i- bridt-smaid and Dr. Roger Hall of To. ronto supported the groom. A recep- tivn was held at the Win. Nor Arms Hotel for the relatives and friends o; the bride and groom. The room \va beautifully decorated with spvinjj flowers. The young couple will make their hlome at York Manor apartments Pi Simth is with the R.C.A.F. at Mann ing Depot. Toronto. Mel. Thompson Dies From Severe Injuries Melville Thompson of Dundalk was fatally injured near Shelburne on Thursday evening of last week when he fell from a truck travelling on No. 10 Highway. He was taken to Lord DurTerin Hospital in Orange. ville and passed away Friday firm a fracture of the skull and arm injuries. He was particularly well known in sporting circles in this district, hav- ing excelled in baseball and hockey, the latter which he played two years ago in the Central Ontario League. The funeral was held Sunday after- noon with service in the Anglican Church at Dundalk, interment being made in Dundalk cemetery. Priceville Did lefl I feel that my experience as 8 collector for the Red Cross is worthy of a big expression of appreciation. Very reluctantly, I accepted the responsibility of covering Union School Section No. 12, Artemesia, Glenelg and Priceville. In the first five days of the campaign I had my allocation ($150) oversubscribed, and. this was accomplished without leav- ing; the, village. About two miles was canvassed by Miss Margaret Nichol, who generously offered her services. Not a drop of gasoline was used in the canvass. The subscrib- ers came into the office without the usual house-to^hcuse canvass, thus making what is usually considered a disagreeable duty, a real pleasure. I think that this co-operative spirit can not be excelled in any section. If so. my hat is off to them. I'm very willing to acknowledge any sec- Ti's ability to how any greater co-operation. Our subscription was G'-f of our objective, or $204.50. To the good people of the section I wish U) .say "Thank You." I hope all collectors may meet with as gen- erous a response Gratefully, R. H. UcCONKEY. Rock Mills Ladies' Aid The May meeting was held in the church ,-n Wed.. May _'7th. Mrs. F. Keyes. the president, taking the mi-i?t:nir. which opened with the hymn 'Jesus Saves." followed by pray> >r The word "Faith" wa.- chosen for the mission r 11 cull for the June meet- ing, whii-h will be held at the '. onie of Mrs. >Teil Croft, on Tuesday. Jum ll'th. Please note change of date. Rev. Mr. Burritt of Mount Forest ve a very interesting report on a missi.nary's work in Africa, and also rendered a beautiful solo "My Htav- enly Saviour." The meeting closed with pray IT. Flesherton United Church Services durihp the summer will be held as follows : 10.00 a.m. Worship at Ceylon. 11.00 a.m. Worship and Sun- day School at Flesherton. 7.30 p.m. - - Vesper service at Flesherton. Anniversary services in St. John's United Church will be held on Sun- day, June 21st, mvrning and evening. Monday evening following a concert will be held in the church auditorium. Keep the date open. Maxwell United Church REV. GEO. L. MERCER. B.D.. D.D. Minister SKKVICKs OF WORSHIP 11 a.m. Eugenia. * p.m. Mt. Zion. 3.30 p.m. - - Wareham. 8.30 p.m. Maxwell. aiNFKRENCB SUNDAY In the ab.-enc of the minister, there will be ii-' sol-vice in any of our churches on Sun<i:iy. Juno 7th. The Sunday School will meet at Eugenia at 11 o'clock next Sunday morning and the conirre.^ration is in- vited to attend tVr a study of the Suiulav SchoJ le.sson. Fl ! SHKKTON \M> R< H K MILLS BAPTIST CHIKCHKS Frank K. Keys. Pas'.or KOfK Mil. IS S1-KVICBS Sunday School - 2.30 p.m. Church Sorvii'c :<.:!ti p.m. I I l-SUKKTON SKRVH'KS Church^ Service 11 a.m. Sun. lay Service - 12 o'clock \t> ftVort is beirir put forth at . MV'< n.iiri--- bo -ncrcHi-c JSun- .l:iy Si' ; ;.m! attvn.i UHY TO the hundred mark by the ernl at June. Everyone in the community is invited to at- tend for nil ;iires are pro- vided. Ob.i.-ct -;! -. chalk-talks an j chorus singinjr will be n special fea- ture each Sumlax ! 18 o'clock. Mr. K.-ys' suhi. .; ; ,t !>,,,), pj^ah. erton and Rock Mills will be "Gone with the wind."