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VOL. 63; NO. 50 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY. MAY 17, 1944 W. H. Thurston & Son, PuWishcri Baptist Church Notes BAPTISMAL SERVICE The services at Rock Mills will be withdrawn Sunday afternoon, .but a Baptismal service will be held in the evening at eight o'clock. This will be a sgrvice of unusual interest. The services in Cedarside Baptist Church, Flesherton, will be held at the usual hours. The minister will be in charge. Special music will be provided. Born LAWLER â€" At the General Hos- pital, Guelph, on Monday, May 1st, 1944, to Flying Officer and Mrs. Arthur l4awler, a son, Paul Douglas. AVAILABLE 1 Binder 6 or 7 foot cut. 2 Manure S^eaders. 1 Dump Hay Rake. 1 Smoothing Harrow. 3 Walking Plows. 1 12-Disc Harrow. N€W Renfrew Cream Separator 600 lb. capacity. 3 Good Used Separators. Asphalt Roofing. Roll-Brick Siding. W. EDGAR BETTS Cockshutt Agent PhoncL 46J FLESHERTON INFLATION THKEATENS WAR AND POST-WAR ECONOMY There can be no question that the hazard of inflation confronts us here in Canada. While it is primarily a National problem, inflation can be held in check only by the co-oi>eration of everv Canadian. Prime .Minister Mackenzie King, in broadcast speech on December tJth last, underlined a point that is worth reproducing here: "WTiat I wish to imipress upon you to-nigt is that, if we are to win the battle against unemployment in the posft-war period, we must first of all win the battle against inflation." (Inevitably, when inflation sweeps a country the mass of the people suf!fer., While a few unscjrupulous individuals may temporarily accum- ulate wealth at the expense of others- in the long run wages and salaries never keep pace with rising prices. This has been demonstrated time and again in other countries, but it is within the ipower of the people of Canada to prevent it happening here. A series of advertisements appear- ing in this newspaper, sponsored by the Brewing Industry of Ontario, demonstrates the importance of maintaining price ceilings and the dangers of black markets. We urge our readers to study this series carefully. Five watches were found on a Texas man susipected of being a pickpocket. Time will tell? Thieve Steal Car And Make Escape The first car theft in the historj' of this village occurred Saturday afternoon, when the sedan owned by Mr. P. S. McDougaljj^-reaniery in- spector, was taken fro'r front of his residence on TorontV: iwtreet. To date the car has not been discovered. Mr. McDougal had left the car in front of his iiome hile he ran into the house to secure a brief case and only a minute after he entered, Don Banks, a neighbor, rang the bell and infonned Mr. MoDougal that two men liad taken his car and went south. Provincial Officer Harold Black was on the job inside five minutes and travelled as far south as Dundalk comer without sighting their quarry. It came out afterward that they were not seen going over Springhiil, but must have turned off the highway a mile and a quarter south of town. The gas tank did not hold more than a gallon of gas at the time, so the thieves could not have gone very far without replen- ishing, if they took the car further. Two men were seen loitering in the town that day and they were standing on both sides of the street when Mr. McDougal drove up to his home. The key was left in the car and the men had no trouble in tak- ing the car. The ear was insured against theft, but the loss of the car is a serious matter these days. Wji OF ODR FUNERALS COST LESS THAN $< Bates & Maddock» plannad fuuerali ara complete to the laM detatt. No additional ehargea. PHcet wtthht your mearu. Beautiful ehapd and dhplay room open for your inspection. FUNERAL CHAPEL Central Location • 124 AVENUE RD. .Tel. Klnj>sd.ilc 4344 The familiar Martin-Seaour sign is the one to look for when paint-plans are pending. It is the sign that says "the 100% Pure Paint is sold here". Paint of quality â€" beauty and with staying-power that endures longer! When you want these qualities in paint products â€" make sure and see the dealer whose sign reads . . . Maran- Senour. His experience and friendly advice backed by die highest quality products will assure you of complete satisfaction in your painting plans! MARTIN-SENOUR 100°^ PURE PAINT-VARNISHES ENAMELS* I 44-14 RATION NEWS COUPON DUE RATES Coupons now due are butter 58 to 63: tea-coffee 14 to 33. Canning sugar coupons "F" o-ie to five become valid on May aSth. BUTTER RATION REDUCTION Canada's butter ration will be re- duced temporarily next month, ac- cordinjr to an announcement by W. Harold McPhiKips, prices and supply repreiientative for Westeni Ontario. Coupon nujniber 64, which would have become valid on June the first, will not now be valid until June the 8th. A corresponding reduction is being made in butter quotas to hotels, re- staurants and other quota users catering to the trans<ient public. Indications are that for the present, at least. Canada has reached the peak in milk producion, but de- mands on this production continue to rise. In order to meet these demands the Wartime Prices and Trade Board have been forced to allocate the sup- ply in tlie best way to meet the nu- tritional needs of the Cjanadian people. PRODUCTION OF FARM MACHINERY The 1945 output of fa nn machinery will be approximately 100 per cent of the 1940-41 average production of reipair parts. W. Harold McPhillips, prices and supply representative for the W. P. T. B. for Western Ontario, in commenting on the farm machinery situation, said that there would be no restriction on the pro- duction of spare parts for farm machinery. The fact that 100 per cent of the average 1940-4)1 madhinerj' oiitput will be available in 1945 does^'^t mean that demand for all types and varieties of agricultural equipment can be filled, Mr. McPhillips said. Rationing of fanji machinery will still be necessary and only the most urgrent essential needs can be met. Although some materials are in greater supply at the present time, shortage of manpower and difficulty of securing other materials becomes a determining factor in the amount of equipment. EXTRA FARM HELP GET EXTRA RATIONS Arrangements have been made by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to provide this year exti-a rations of food for extra farm help engaged seasonally in all parts of Canada, on the basis of a limit of five meals per person per day. Any farm household in Canada, engaging seasonal help for such work as threshing, silo filling, wood- cutting, and other work, will be able to make application for extra rations for these crews up to a limit of five meals for each meonibcr of the crews, if five meals are being served each day. This rule was in effect in 194fl but only in a comparatively small number of cases w«s it utilized to the limit. Application forms for the extra rations wll bear a statement this year to the eiffect that rations may be applied' for up to five meals a day per person, if required. Officials of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board believe that this extra allowance will enaible farm homes to meet their needs for most foods for the extra gangs. No fur- ther concessions can, howiever, be made for sugar. In Memoriain WTLLI.^MS â€" In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Will- iams, who passed away May 19th, 1<W?3. "Her memory is ns dear today As in the hour she wjsscd aw y." â€" Always remennbeivd by her Hus- band, .lake, and Family and Grand- son, Hedley, overseas. Bob Bcsiks Massing In kit Opsrciiiony This cummunicy was igreaijiy shocked when it became known on Friday moining that Sergt. Bob Banks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Banks of Flesherton, was missing in air operations over enemy territory on May 9th. This word was received by telegram frcni Ottawa. Bob was tail gunner nn a Halifax bomber and made many raids over France and Germany in recent months. He told of being in raids over Berlin. Stutt- gart, where he was mintioned in de- spatches two months ago. He fii-st went on flying operations last Dec- ember and several weeks ago had over 200 houre in the air on combat flights. Seriit. Bank' is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Banks and was a graduate of the local public and high S'chools. He enlisted over a year ago in the R.C.A.F. and gradu- ated !?=t A'ia:ust as an air gunner at Macdonald, Man., and went over- seas immediately. Two brothers, Tom and Joe. are with the R.C.V.F. on stations in Canada. There nro also at home one sister and four brothers. It is hoi)ed that more fav- orable word will be received by the family in the near future. Before you blame your telephone.. # # # # fftt i^iititM StM/iee Engineers designed the motfdb piece of your telephone to giTi best results at one-quarter of am inch from the lips. When your lips are fartlier away than this, your voice is transmitted Iea» strongly . . . less clearly. Failure to remember thea« simple facts accountg for the great majority of "tronble'* reports. Help avoid needless service cbcek-ups, and at the some time let those you talk lo hear yon without strain. Juat remember: Talk clearly, normally, directly into the telephone, with your lips just one-quarter of an inch from the mouthpiece. Gu/utfU/uifSH^U/ou^ SmoKtng while you talk may cause distotied receptitin. It also prevents your holding [he mouthpiece di- rectly in front of the lips. If you need to reach across your desk as yttu talk, cGutiutte to hold the telephone in correct ]-..isit^):i. close to the lips. A wall set can't cotne to j-ou ; stand or sit so that your lips are directly in front of and close to the mouth- piece. Don't "calk across"' it. For clear, noise- free transmission, alw.iys keep your desk telephone uptight â€" not at or ntar the hor- izontal position. War Workers deeded "The Manager of the National Selective Service Office, Walkerton, Mr. A. J. Schnurr, reports that from a recent bulletin received from the director c^f >{ational Selective Service, indications point to a year which will develop into an acute labor shortage to a degree un- dreamed of heretofore. During the winter we have en- Joyed a temporary lull from the necessity of meeting acute emerg- ency shortages. In fai't, there has been too much talk of layoffs and unemployment. Actually, 1)here have been few are<»s with a surplus labor s-upply, and in few cases has the sur- plus been large. Already the necessities of war re- quire that large numbers of new men and women have to be sent back in- tt) plants where there was a layoff a few months ago. Ten thousand men and women are needed immediately for heavy shell manufacture. Pack- ing plants are desperately in need )f help. Railways are pressing for men for sJiop and track work. Base metal mining is short 2,000 men. You krtow that foundries and agricultur- al impliVnent plants are short. I can mention others. We must find a quarter of a million for agriculture. These and other indications point to the most difficult year we have had to face in providing manpower for industry. Over and above the problem of meeting the needs of industry, we must find 98.000 men in top physical condition for the Armed Forces. We must meet the situation by a more vigorous and rigorous approach to Comipulsory Tranisfors. We must comib all less essential jobs, Tlio Mobilization Division has called over one million men for ex- nmination for the Armed Forces, and â- iver half n million of these have been re.iected. I am sure that they •ire not all engaged now in essential ic'bs. You have authority to transfer m-'n omplojfed in industries or es- (^.'•hlishments included in the Coni- r>ulsio-i"y Enuiloyment Transfer Orders to industries where their services are vit.any needeti and it will be necessary to use that authority vigorously if we are to meet existing shortases in the high labour priority establishments.'' Grey County Over Top In Vkkry Loaia Gi'ey'CDunty went over the top in the Sixth Victory Loan on Friday and in the semi-tinal report received Tuesday' morning, Diindalk was lead- ing with 230. o percent of its object- ive. Markdale had 1*9.2 and Flesher- ton was in third place with 128.8. Artemesia Township was in seventh phice with 118.1 percent and Osprey Township did exceptionally well in the loan, coining fi-om away back the last few davs and went over with 102.9 per cent "of its $70,000 object- ive. Artemesia had 168 investors with SU9.100 raised. Osprey had 21<; investors with $72,000 raised Flesh- prton had 62 with §51,500 raised. Seven municipalities in Grey failed fo make tVieir obiectives. these being Svdenham, Bentinck. Neustadt, Derby Glenelg. St. Vincent. Sarawak and Meaford. The Qountv raised $4.- 522j800. or 113.1 Iper cent of its objective. Well done. Grey County! UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY In Memoriam DOWN â€" In loving memory of nrother and dad. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Down, who passed awav March 28th. 1S>35. and May 22, 1042. The memory of those happy days When we were all together. â€" 'Lovingly remembered by The Family. Apart from the jolt at CBs.<!ino, it is quite a while since the Germane have been able to push us around. -Madame Lillian H. Jones, inter- nationally known contralto of Toron- to, will be the guest soloist during a tiiree weeks' springtime mission of preaching and singing to be held in-the- Baptist chui-ciies here. This series of special services will com- mence Monday, May 22nd, and con- tinue for two weeks in Flesherton, and the following week at Rock .Mills. Various speakers will carry tlirough the first week and the sec- ond week will be in charge of Di". C. H. Schutt. and Rev. A. Imrie of To- ronto, both men of outstanding talents and ability. Rev. John Lucas will be in charge of the week at Rock Mills. Never has there been a servies of services in these churches wtih a combination of speakers and .singer to equal that -presented at this time. Therefore, an unprece- dented opportunity of inspiration and enjoyment awaits all who will avail themselves of it. The public is cor- dially invited. MAXWELL The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. G. Seeley on Thursday. May llbh. This was the annual meeting and Mi's. Ross presided at the election of officers. The follow- ing were elected: President, Mrs. M. Ferris; Sec.,-Treas., Mrs. M. Sled; Director, Mrs. B. Porteous. A social time was enjoyed. Mils. J. Kemahan of Toronto and Mre. Leggatt of Orangeville calle<l on friends here last week. Cpl. James Kerton and wife visit- ed relatives over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Winters of Clarksburg visited relatives over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Toixjnto visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Winters over the week end. Miss Ethel Fenwick, R.N., of Durham and her sister, Malbel, of Collingwood Hospital visited tJieir home over the week end. Mr. Murray Morrison and wife of Toronto'^ Mrsv .\lex Morrison and Mrs. White of Brampton visited with Warren Morrison over the week end. (intended for last week) Wo extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Norman Coulter and family in the death of Mr. Coulter. The Woman's -Association of the United Church met at the home of Mrs. Clarence Winters on Thursday May 4th. The President. Mrs. Holme.*, occupied the chair. The roll call was well responded to by nam- ing where you attended school first and your teacher's name. Consider- <ible business was planned and Mrs. Emei-son Wright contributed a con- test, with Mabel Ross winning the prize. Fred Boss is spending this week in Toronto. Mrs. Mel Sled- is In Toronto this week with her father.. Mr. Wm Parker. Whoever coined the â- word 'Scot free' must have heen thfnking of two other fellows. Police nab three by seat of trousers in raid. Rear-guard action. Future Events D.\NCING IN DUNDALK Dancing in Dundalk every Saturday Night (weather permitting) to the music of -Alvin Dermott and his or- chestra. Admission: 35c. DANCE IN FLESHERTON Dance in Fraternal Hall, Flesher- ton, on Friday, May 19th, under the auspices of the Eastern Star. Hartley Orchestra Admission; 35c. Lunch for sale. DANCE AT FEVERSHAM In Robinson's Hall, Feversham, on Friday, May 19th, under auspices of Providence War W'orkers. Proceeds for boxes for boys overseas-.- Lu^j.^ ticket on afghan. Good music. Ad- mission; 36c. Lunch free. SINGH-VMPTON DANCE In Hammill Hall, Singhompton, on Friday night, May 19. 19-14, to music of Dermott's Orchestra. -Admission: 50 cents. BAZAAR AT O.D.R. SCHOOL A hazaar will be held in the O.DJR. school on Friday, May 19tlv at 8.30 p.m., in aid of the Junior Red Croes. Crokinole party and refreshmentB. No admission. DANCE IN PLBSHERTON A big d<ince will be held in the Fraternal Hall. Flesherton, Wed., May 24th, with music sirppHed by the Pedlar 7-niece orchestra. A Wg time assured with this popular orchestra. Procreds n5ted to present gifts to enlisted soldiers. .Admis- sion: SB cents. DANCE AT EU05NTA At Eugenia Hall ^.i Fr.'i.ay, May Sfith. under auspices of L.O.L. 1118. Good music. Admission 35c. Lunch extra. ,