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MMMM MMHK?' f â-  ' T' 1 ^hje /tol)^rlir^ ^jrttjmc;^* \0L. 64; NO. 4 FLESHERTON. OI^T., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1944 W. H. Thurston & Son. PubUsheri Thanks For Ring The following letter was received from Pte. Hugh Bibby, who is based in Bermuda, and who received one of the ring's vrtiich the people of Flesherton are presenting' to the local soldiers: Dear Editor,- I would like to say, through your paper, thanks for the handsome ring whicTi I received yest- erday. I want to let all those, who made s^ch a thoughtful gift possible, know how much I appreciate the kindness of the people in Flesherton^ I would like to add that the ring .s a very good fit and dra-ws many ad- miring glances. t* ^ Kimberley - Providence BAPTIST CHURCHES -o- Rev. Sinclair of Orangeville will be the guest speaker this Sunday. Plan now ^ attend one of the following services: Kimberley - - 11 a.m. Providence - - 8 p.ni. Future Events CHURCH ANNIVERSARY AND CONCERT AT PRICEVILLE Anniversary services of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, Price- ville, will be held on Sunday, July 2. A garden party will be held Monday evening, July 3rd, with a strawberry supper and program following. FAMILY ALLOWANCES TO START JULF 1, 1945 Details of the biggest social meas- ure in Canada's history, family allow- ances based on the number of child- ren under 16, have been presented to Parliament. Starting July 1, 1945, payment will be made in respect to 3,450,000 under 16 years of age. The •utlay will be about |2OO,0OO,000 a year and every cent of this will add to the purchasing power of low-in- come groups, enabling ihem to buy goods and produce made or produced in Canada. Cheques will go to the parent wlw supports the children. In the case of men overseas the cheques will go to their wives at-home. The scale is: ^ a month for a'child between 6 and 10; $7 a month for a child between 10 and 13 and $8 a month for a child between 13 and 16. Where there is a large family the rates will be lower by fl a month for the fifth child; by $2 a month for the 6th and 7th children and by $3 a month for the 8th and any additional children. Thus pay- ments will run from $5 a month to $40 and are. expected to average about $6.25 a month per child. It is believed this is one of the largest postwar prosperity measures ever attempted. Not only will it en- able low income families to improve their standard of living and clothe and feed their children better, but the added denrand for articles and food will stimulate sales from farms and factories throughout the Domin- ion. DANCE AT MAXWELL HAS BEEN CH.\NGED Stephen's Corners War Workers have found it necessary to change the date for their dance from June 30th to Wedmesday, June 28th, in Maxwell hall. Music by Pedlar 7- piece orchestra. Admission: 36c, lunch included. DANCE AT FEVERSHAM A dance will be held in Robinson's Hall, Feversham, on Friday, June 30th, Music by Murray Simmons orchestra. DANCE AT EUGENIA In Orange Hall on Tuesday, July 4, under auspices of Eugenia ''ed Cross unit. Dancing at 9 p.m. Admission: 35c, children 15c. Refreshments for sale. Lucky ticket draw on dishes. Lucky number prize. SPRINGHILL DANCE The Springhill Red Cross unit will hold a dance in the Fraternal BfaM, Flesherton, on Friday, June 30, The Georgian Bay Ranch Boys of CFOS will supply the music. Admission: 35c, lunch swpiplied. Dsunage Action Entered Against Two Townships As a nesult of the fatal accident on the town line of Artemesia and Glen- elg, near what is known as the South Line, south of No. 4 Highway on June 9th last, when Corporal Bruce Arthur Riley of the Motor Cycle Corps, Camp Borden, was killed, not- ice has been received by the town- ships of Glenelg and Artemsia that an action is to be entered to collect damages, it being alleged the accident was caused by a hole in the road. Riley was one of half a dozen cyclists out on manoeuvres when the accident happened. He wss a native of Han- over, but at the time of the accident his wife resided in Toronto. The notice of action was received from Camp Borden. Bom DAVIDSON â€" At Markdale Hos- pital on Monday. June 26th. 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Davidson (nee Irene Dinsmore) of Feversham a son, William Washington "Billie." iHlAINES â€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nurs- ing Home, Flesherton. on Sunday. June 35th, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Haines (nee Mabel Thomp- son). Duncan, the gift of a daughter. Card of Thanks We wish to express to fri<»n(Js and neighbors our appreciation of tihe many acts of kindness and treats sent to us during our enforced con- finement to our home. â€" The Long Family. 60% OF OUR FUNERALS COST LESS THAN $O005S -^rfwfifw J oar heomif^ ,*^^" \\m k m\mm mmi mm Going Strong After Five Days Fighting In Frautice Thg following letter wai received by Mrs. W. J. Blackburn from her son, Tpr. Eai-1 Blacicburn, who took part in che invasion of France. It was written on June lOth and was received here June 22nd: A few lines once more, only under different circumstances this time. I must say that at the present I am writing this sitting in my tank about 2,000 yards from the German lines and up until a few moments ago they were dropping a few artillery shells around so, of course, we got out of the way for the moment. I landed on the French coast on the big day called IJ-Day, as I imagine you have heard considerable about, and have been in the front lines ever since. In fact I have been through the German lines twice today and back safe. We sure had to travel, but that is my job in Recce troops, as we go through and see what he's got for the boys to work on. I really don't think there has ever been anyt)ody in this world more scared that I have been at times, but am getting sort of used to it now, I have had some pretty close shaves, but I still don't think he ^ going to stop me doing what I came here for. I have sure seen plenty of good Ger- mans (dead ones). I feel quite sat- isfied now. I had been driving a tank in England for quite awhile without any accidents and have finished five days of action so far and still going strong. I have been out again, so I had better finish this while I have the chance. We are eating well, fixing it up ourselves when we have the chance, st) we manage quite well that way. The Air Force is around quite a lot in large numbers and ^en-y's planes get in once and awhile »o make us hit for cover. Being as it is 12.45 in the morning now, and I have to be ready to roll at 4,30, I guess I better get a couple hours of sleep if possible, now that it has cooled down. Give my best regards to everybody, as I don't ex>. pect to have much chance for letters until we get back behind the lines for a rest. TORONTO PICNIC WAS WELL ATTENDED Mrs. D. Buntz Passes Mr. O. W. Phillips received word of t' e death of his sister, Effie (Mrs. D. Buntz) at her home at Rediford, Mich., on Sunday evening last, Mrs, Buntz suffered a stroke a week ago from which she was unable to rally.. The late Mrs. Buntz was a daugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mr Martin Phillips and was born on the old homestead *'wo and a half miles east of Rock Mills on the Collingwood Gravel. Besides her husband she leaves two bi-others and two sisters: Oscar Phillips of Flesherton, Frank Phillips of Seaf orth, Jessie ( Mrs. Wm. Tracey) of Toronto and Vera (Mrs, Wm. Gibson) of Ceylon. Tliere was no family. Tlie 'funeral is taking place this Wednesday afternoon, interment to be made in a Detroit cemetery. Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swanton, Mark- dale, wish to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Minnie Mar- ian, to George Douglas Boyd, young- est son of Mrs Boyd and the late W, J. Boyd of Flesherton. The mar- riage will take place early in July. Cenlrji Location 124 AVENUE RD • Tc K!ii,:sd,)l,; 4344 Engagement The engageinent is announced of Grace Inez, eVier daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. J. Bro%vn, to William .\mold, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bowler. Markdale, the marriage to take place quietly in July. Pictures how TOWN HALL FLESHERTON Saturday, July 1 'TWISTED RAILS' As main feature â€" .\ Roaring Rail story, packed with thrills. also 'One More Chance' with BING CROSBY Added .\ttraotions WAR NEWS PARADE B.XTTLE FOR FR.\,NCE LIOHTNING WAR IN EUROPE All this for one admission AdHnission: 36c,, 20c. 8:30 p.m. The "Get-together" of the Fle^er- ton-Toronto Old Boys and Girls was held in High Park^ Torontp, last Sunday has been deciared as being very successful. The day was ideal and more than two hundi'ed gathered to enjoy it and meet old friends. The Flesherton attendants were: Mr. Geo. -Armstrong, Mrs. (Jeo. Johnson and Mrs. Harold Best and Geraldine. Hymns were sung in the evening, prior to a very pleasant supper, led by Dr. F. W. Murray. Much credit is due Burton and Bruce Field, Will Hemphill and Bob Cornfield who went out to the Park early Sunday morn- ing, collected tables and held the grounds for the picnic as reser\'a- tions cannot be made for Sunday. The officers hope that many who have not attended those gatherings will right now plan to do so next year. Ceylon Soldier Honored (By Ceylon Reporter) A social hour was spent in the school in Ceylon, recently in honor of Pte. Wallace Shaw, Camp Borden, son of Mrs. Elsie Shaw, who spent the week end at his home here. The address was read by Mrs. M. Irwin, and Miss Jean McMullen made the presentation of a lovely \sTist watch from Ceylon community to Pte. Shaw, who gave a very appropriate reply of thanks. The evening was spent in Euchre, there being nine tables in play. Tlie winners were ilrs. Geo. JajTies, for the ladies and Mr. E. Hazard, for the men. Donald Tate Missing Donald Tate, son of Mr. and Mi-s. Harry Tate of Parry Sound was re- ported missing after air operations over enenry territory on May 26th. Two other sons are in the Canadian Air Force. Ralph overseas, and Jack training in Canada. Mrs. Tate was formerly Leone Pedlar o' Eugenia. 1 Troop OfFicsr Gives News About Joe Little's Wounds Mrs. Jos. Little, Eugenia, has re- ^leived a letter from Lieut. James -A. Cameron, in command of the troop cf which her husband is a member, and telling how Joe came to be wound»?d. We quote the letter in pan: "By this time you probably have heard from your husband and know that he is making a fine recovery. Joe is a fine chap and I know you are very proud of him. He did a grand j/j in the troop. It was in the Rapido River show; the fighting was guite tough When trj'ing to cross a valley the tank bogged down, with Jerry on the ridge in front of us. I got out to ask the tank behind to try and tow us out Joe got out and helped the driver (Lloyd Dixon I put -he cable on. Just then Jeri-y let loose with mortars. Dixon went around the left of the tank. Joe and I crowded at the right rear of the tank. They were leading extremely close, practically under- neath us. when I noticed Joe rolled over, and I knew he had been hit. I assisted him into the tank, where the boj'^ had him bandaged in no time, and gave him some morphine â€" also a cigarette. He received a bad gash in the head, also in the groin. It wasn't till that night (he was wounded at •3 p ni.. May 12) that I was able to as- sist him back to ''he R..A.P. so he could be evacuated. He was grand all ;he way o\'er â€" never a murmur out of nim. except when we got tangled in some barbed wire ana tnen fell in a deep muddy ditch. It w^as so funny that we paid no attention to Jerry or shellfire. but broke out laughing right there. I will try to gret down and see Joe soin. if he hasn"t left the hospital for a convalescent camp. Joe took the blast that day that would have got me i' he wasn't there.'' Latest information is to the effect that Joe is progressing favorably, but he may be a little deaf. Ravenna Softball Leiigue The Ravenna Softball League has been organized and the following schedule for games has been drawn up. The first games are being play- ed this Wednesday evening. The fol- lowing teams compose the League: RaveJina, Feversham, Redwing, Kirk- ville and Banks. Wed.. June 28: Ravenna at Feversh'm Redwing at Kirkville Wed.. July 5: Feversham at Redwing Banks at Ravenna Fri., July 9: Kirk\'ille at Banks Fri,, July 14: Ravenna at Kirkville Feversham at Banks Wed., July 19: Kirkvi'e at Feversham Redwing at Ravenna Fri., July 21: Banks at Kirkville Wed.. July 26: Kirkville at Redwing Feverijham at Ravenna Fri , July 2S: Banks at Redwing Fri.. .Aug. 2: Feversham at Kirkville Ravenna at Banks Fri.. Aug. 4: Redwing at Feversham Wed.. Aug. 9: Ravenna at Redwing Banks at Feversham Fri.. .Aug. U: Kirkville at Ravenna Redwing at Banks South Grey School Inspector Resigns George E. Pentiand, inspector of public schools in South Grey for some years, will retire at the end of the present term. He will be succeeded by William G. Rae, for tne past thirteen years principal of Central public school in Waterloo. He will enter upon his duties on September 1 next. Mr. "ae is a native of the village of Wro.xeter in Hurori County. He was educated in Wroxeter and Wing- ham, and graduated from the Toronto Normal School in 1925. He later at- tended the University of Western Ontario at London, graduating in 1941 with the degree of B. A. He ac- quired his inspector's qualifications the same year. With regard to his teaching ex- perience Mr. Rae first taught in ft rural school, then at Mildmay, Bay- field and Wellesley Public Schools ae principal. He was the first princip*? of the Wellesley Continuation Schod.. He went to Waterloo as principal ot" the Central Public School in 19fl. aa& has been there since. He was iof se^•eral years a member of the pro- vincial executive of the Men Teachâ€" ei-s' Federation, a past president of the Waterloo Young Men's Service Club, and is a member of the United Church. He is married and is the father of three children. Stores Closed Saturday Flesherton stores are observing Dominion Day (Julylst) on Saturday in place of Monday as some centres are doing. The stores will be open to the public Friday evening, to en- able patrons to lay in supplies for the long week end; In Membriam St. John's W.M.S. The W.M.S. met in St. John's United Church on Friday of last week, tlie president, Mrs, W. I. Henry presiding .After singing. "O God Our Help in -Ages Past." with reference to the war, Mrs. W. Thui-ston led in .prayer. The watch tower was given by those present, Mrs. W. Moore men- tion.'d that Mrs. W. I Carroll of .Mitchell, a former niemiber of this auxilary, is President of Perth Presibyterial. Mrs. 0. PhiUips giave excerpts from the studv book, "For .All of Life", About ten or a dozen girls of the Mission Band gave a playette. with Miss Jean Duncan at the piano. They sarg beautifully, two children's hymns, as if with pne voice, which was followed by the play. WhoevL-r dcilled the Children had good material to work with. They received a hearty clap of the hands as !4 "thank >-ou" for tDieir services .A hynrn was sung followed by "God Save The King'', as a prayer. FERRIS â€" In loving memory of our dear mother. Emma Jane Ferris, who passed away June "25 43. There's a sad but sweet remem- brance. There is a memorj' fond and true. There is a token of affection, mother. -And a heartache still for you. â€" Ever remembered by the Familv. In Memoriam McKINN'ON â€" In loving memory of Isabella McKinnon, who passed away June 27th, 1937. Seven years have passed since that sad day The one we loved was called away. God took her home, it was His will. But in our hearts she liveth still. â€" ^Lovingly rememibered by Tena. Gordon and Phyllis, Music Exzuninations To Be Held In Flesherton Peter C. Kennedy, who is to con- duct current examinations of the Toronto Consen-atorrj* of Music, in Flesherton, Thursday, July tith, be- gan his musical career as a boy chorister in Scotland. .Arriving in Canada as a young man, he .studied at the Toronto Con- servatory of Music under Guiseppe Dinelli and Dr. Edward Fisher. In 1911. at the rsquest of the late Sir .Albert (Jooderham, Mr. Kennedy organized and was the first musical director of the Canadian .Academy of Music, which is now part of the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Mr. Kenney has been especially sucessful in piano teaching. Many of his pupils hold important positions in Canada and the United States, both as teachers and performers. -As an organist and choirmaster, hg has held several impoi-tant posts and as an adjudicator at musical festivals and lecturer on musical svfbjects his services are much in demand. .Anyone who says it's a small world has a poor conception of how large the Pacific Ocean is. In Memoriam R.ADLEY â€" In loving memory of Selina Radley. beloved mother and irrandmother. who passed away Jun-.' 27th, 1939. She has gone across the river To the shores of ever green. -And we long to see her dear face But the river flows between. Soni,; day. some time, our eyes sh.;!! see The face we loved so well. Some day we'll clasp her loving h'.nd .\nd never say farewell. â€" Ever remembered by Daughters, Eva. .Almeda and son-in-law. Will Brown. In Memoriam MOFP.ATT â€" In ever loving mem- ory of our dear wife and mother, Mrs. Wm. Moffatt, who passes! awiiy June 30th. 1941. â€" Lovingly remeniiber by her hus- band and daughter, Mina HARDWARE GOOD PAINT COSTS SO LITTLE Sherwin-Williams Paints Varnishes anl Enamels Durolani and Nu Wall for walls and ceiling's HAYING NEEDS - Forks, Rope, Pulleys, Scythes, Machine Oil, ttc. BE RID OF INSECT PESTS Use Screen Doors, and Window Screens Fly Spray and Sprayers Other Seasonal Items: Paris Green Blight and Insect Control Arsenate of Lead and Lime Copper Compound Bordeaux MixtuA^ CEMENT ROOFIXG LIME PL.\STER SHINGLES N.\ILS F. W. DUNCAN Phone 54 FLESHERTON