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«• ®()je /l^Ii^rlM ^ jtianc^* VOL. 64; NO. 10 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, AL'GL'ST 9, 19-14 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publisheri yj Major Walter Harris, M.P. Wounded in Normandy Major W. E. Harris, member of Parliament for Grey-Bruce, was wounded in France on July 25. His wife, who resides in Markdale with her two daughters, Margaret and Fern, and a baiby son whom Major Harris has never seen, received of- •ficial notification of that fact on Monday afternoon. The telegram did not give any information as to the nature or extent of Major Harris' wounds. His many friends throughout the district will join in extending sympathy to his family in their anx- iety and in hoping that the popular member's wounds are not of a ser- ious nature. Major Harris, a Liberal, was elect- ed to the House of Commons in -he war-time election held earl; 'n 1940, defeating Miss Agnes Maopnafl. X few months after his election, when the Grey and Simcoe Foresters were mobilized in June of 1940, he donned His Majesty'3 uniform. He first went overseas in May of 1942. taking a course in tank warfare and returning to this country in November of the same year. In June, 1943 he went overseas for the second time and landed in France a year and a day later. (Cut courtesy Markdale Standard) RAVEJTNA B.\SEBALL LEAGUE Played Won Lost Tied Pts. Redwing ........ 5 6 10 Feversham .... 6 5 1 10 Kirkville 7 3 4 6 Ravenna 5 14 2 Banks 5 5 Legion Post In ^ Flesherton Organized The Flesherton Post of the Canad- ian Legion of the British Empire Service League was ;rganized Fri- day evening, July 28, by Zone Com- mander Harry Feamall of Owen Sound, when 22 mennl>ers joined. James W. McMullen was elected president of the new Post, witu Wm. Turney as vice-president, H. W. Kemahan, secretary, John McWill- iaTO, treasurer and an executive committee of G. E. Banks, Calvin Boyce and J. P.. Templeman. Cecil D. Meldrum was elected sergeant-at- arms. All officers are menibers oi the First Great Wat, but the branch has been undertaken for the benefit of the boys returning from the ore- sent war. Zone Commander Feamall outlined the aims of the organiza- tion and also conducted the installa- tion of officers and initiation cere- monies. Members of the legion were present from Owen Sound, Markdale, Durham, Dundalk, and other places. Ahnost a hundred veterans enjoyed a social evening fraternizing with old friends and recalling memories ! of othe% stirring events of 26 years I and more ago. Moore-Dobson Reunion I There were about one hundred and i fifty relatives present at the Moore- Dobson reunion which was held at I Sunset Point, CoUingwood, on Wed- I nesday, August 2nd. The oldest • member presen-t was Mrs. Elizabeth Dobson of Feversham, whose 81st birthday was the day of the reunion. The youngest present was her great grandson. Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Dobson of Feversham. Those coming the longest distance wore Mr. and Mrs. .Alex. Buchanan and family of Mount Forest. A€ter an enjoyable afternoon, suip- per was held at the pavillion, after w^hich the following officers were elected for the coming year: Presi- dent, George Gould; Vice-President, Ellingsworth Moore; Secretary. San- ford EVjbson; Treasurer, Mrs. Elling- sworth Moore; Sports Com.. T. Gra- ham. Ken Dobson, .\lex. Buchanan. It was decided to hold the 1945 re- union at the same place on .August 2nd next year. Hitler's pilotless planes are caus- ing a temporary sensation. So did his magnetic mines which have had their stinger removed. THANKSGIVING D.\Y WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 Thanksgiving will be .observed in i Canada this year on Monday. Oct. 9, it was announced Tuesday in a pro- clamation published in an extra edi- tion of the Canada Gazette. Thanks- giving Day is one of the six statutory holidays which the Ctovernment has recommended be generally observed. The date is set each year by pro- clamation. Bookkeeping is easy â€" unless the oeople you borrow from have good memories. 60% OF OUR FUNERALS COST LESS THAN $9M00 /'»*'»• Jul """^ UTIIS & MIIIIKII kS FUNERAL CHAPEL Central Location • 124 AVENUE RD. • Tel. KIngsdale 4344 Osprey Fair News The Osprey Agricultural Society officials are making final arrange- ments for their fall fair at Fever- sham, October 4 and 5. The directors solicit the patronage oi YOU to make this fair not only better, but also a day of getting together of men and women, boys and giris, for pleasure, neighborly chats and perhaps create a deeper interest in good crops, good livestock and in general farm life: to enthuse our boys and girls with a higher standard of farm life. Some special features are: in the I>raught and Agricultural classes the prizes are increased for teams to $12, flO and ?8; three prizes in grain and seeds, $1.50, $1 and 75c. SA prize list. Watch The .Advance for further fair news from week to week. The Directors have again received liberal support in line of special conti'ibu- tions from CoUingwood, Dundalk, Feversham and Maxwell, and hearty atppreciation of their interest is ex- tended to one and all. Prize lists will be available at an early date. A. Down D.D.G.M. Alfred Down of Chatsworth. a Past Master of Prince Arthur Lodge No. 333. A. F. and A. M., Flesherton. was elected as District I>eputy Grand Master of Grey District at the re- cent convocation of Grand Lodge held in Toronto. He has appointed M. S. McLeod. immediate Past Master of Prince Arthur Lodge, as District Sec- retary. Rt. Wor. Bro. Down has been a member of the Craft for 21 years and a Past Master for seven years and has always taken a keen interest in Masonic affairs. Congratulations are extended to Alf. on his election to such high office and we know that he will discharge his duties with distinct- ion to himself and benefit to the Craft. Thief Pays Penally (By Ceylon Reporter) Mr. and Mrs. John Nichol were having their chickens disappear very mysteriously but 'nally a trap caught an owl who apparently was the miscreant. Mr. Nichol quickly put an end to the owl's misdeeds. The owl had a wing spread of 54 inches. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boyd Honored By Friends j Cheeseville school recently was the scene of a happy social gathering of some 150 friends annd neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Boyd (nee Minnie Swanton). groom and bride of last month. Cards and dancing were enjoyed until near midnight. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd were then ask- ed to come forward and Mrs. Clare Foster read an address of appreciat- ion and good wishes. Mrs. Mamie McLoughry and Mrs. John Teeter presented them with a large flower- decked basket containing beautiful and useful gifts for honiemaking. Mrs. Teeter reading the accompany- ing good wishes. Both Mr. and Mrs. Boyd expressed their warm appreciation of the friendship and good will of their friends and of the many gifts receiv- ed. Following lunch, dancing was i-e- sumed. The Hartley orchestra of the village supplied the evening's music The teaehig staff of Fairb;»nks Memorial School. Toronto, where Mi-s. Boyd taught prior to her mar- riage, presontetl her with a plate glass wall mirror at the close of the term. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd reside in Flesherton. Jim Hamilton Killed In Motor Accident Hawton Reunion ; Short Council Session James Laveral Hamilton, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hamilton of Flesherton, was almost instantly killed on Monday morning. July 31st, at 11.40, when a heav\- dump truck, carrying several tons of cement to the Hydro works at Eu- genia, went out of -ontrol as it pass- ed a car on the highway on the sta- tion road, half mile west of the vill- age, crashed into a hydro pole, went through the fence and turned over in the field. The true' left the road as the wheels sunk on the soft shoul- der of the road. The truck was driven by Larry Brandon, 447 Blyth- wood Road. Toronto. Constable H. Black of Flesherton investigated the accident and Coroner Dr. Martin of Dundalk decided that an inquest would not be held. The accident was declared unavoidable, but Brandon was charged with failure to have a chauffer's permit. Jim Hamilton had been at Ceylon assisting his father to load a truck from a railway car and chanced a ride to his home for dinner, while his father tiok the load of grain west of Ceylon. He took the ride on the hydro truck and when within a half mile west of town the truck turned out to pass a car and the wheels sank in the soft shoulder of the road and the driver was unable to bring it back onto the road. The truck went into the ditch, snapped off a hydro pole and turned over in the field. Hamilton was thrown from the top of the load where he was riding with Bill Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melbourne Phillips of Eugenia, and Bill Magee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Magee. 8th line, .\rtemesia. Mm lived for a short time after the accident. Bill Phillips received injur- ies to both his wrists and suffered an injured back, while Bill Magee was shaken up consideraibly but not seriously hurt. Riding in the cab' with Brandon was Wallace Leitch of Markdale. who suffered a cut on his head. Brandon escaped with only a slight knee injury. Details f the funeral of the late Jim Hamilton will be found on an- other page. The first Hawton Reunion was held at Sunset Point. CoUingwood, Ont., on July '30. 1944. with approx- imately 150 members registering at- tendance. They are the descendants of three pioneer brothers, Thomas. Richard and Isaac, who came from Cornwall. England, some 90 years ago. A very pleasant afternoon wa» spent together followed by a bount- eous repast in the pavilion. A short programme, conducted by Mr. Arth- ur Brownridge. Stayner, followed. introduced by a toast to the King, and silent praye- for members of the Hawton family serving in the armed forces. Gifts were presented to the oldest members, Mrs. Walter Bristow^ and Mr. Fred Harwton, and the youngest member, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. McArthur. Short addresses were given by Mrs. Walter Bristow. Mr. Fred Haw- ton, Mr. John Hawton. Mrs. W. Scutt, Mr. Ernest Haw-ton, and Mr. James Buckingham. It was suggested that the Hawton Reunion be an annual event. Com- mittee members appointed for the following year were: Mrs. N'orman Paddison. Pesident; Mr. .Alfred Hawton. Vice-P'resident; atnd Miss .\lda Hawton. Secretary. .A. vote of thanks was moved for Mr. Fawcett. caretaker, for his as- sistance in helping to make the day a pleasant one. J B. LEAVELL WOUNDED DANCE IN FL1-:SHKRT<)\ AIG. 16 Come to tbe dance in Flesherton o" Wednesday. .-Vug. Idth. in the Fra- ternal Hall. Music supiplied by tho Fourth Line Orchestra for old time and modern dancing. .-Vdmission: -5 cents. DANCE IN FLESHERTON .\ big jitney dance will l>e held in Memorial Park. Flesherton, Friday, .Aug. Uth. from !':.'W p.m.. to the music of Georgian Bay C5X.>S Ranch Boys of Owen Sound. Draw for set of dishes. Sponsored by W. 1. .Ad- mission: to grounds 25c, dancing 5c. Proceeils in aid of local boys and the Navy League. Official word was received recenty by Mr. and Irs. Frank Leavell of CoUingwood that their son, Gpl. Ben Leavell had received wounds on July 25th while fighting with his unit in France. The e.xtent of his injuries were not stated. Ben enlisted from Flesherton in 1940 when the 1st Battalion of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters was or- ganized and has been in England the past year, where he was posted to the 1st Hussars. • tank unit. He has been in France since the fi-ont was opened there. It is hoped by his many friends here, that his wounds are not E, BOYCE WOUNDED '' Official word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Boyce of Eugenia last week that their son. Pte. Eld- ridge Boyce. had been seriously wounded in France. He had only reached Normandy recently with the Headqu:\rters unit oi the R.C.A.S.C. in the 2nd Division. This was the second trip for Pte. Boyce into France, as he was with the 2nd Div- i<ion in the Dieppe raid in UM2. where he also received wounds. He also spent some time in hospital from an injured foot, so he has had quite an experionce since he landed i 1 England three years ago. \V»Mir\-S IMCNfC Tl'KSOAY , The annual picnic of the ex-War- den's of Grey County was held in Owen Sound Tuesday afternoon. Mr. D. McTavish, H. A. McCauIey and Mrs. McCauley were acconi:.)aniod by :Mrs. W. L Henry. Mrs. H. \V. Kern- ahan. Mrs. J. Nuhn and Mr. and Mrs. J. .A. Richards. Mr. McTavish was elected president and Mr. McCauley vice-president of the Association. Lieut. Hzurold Mills, Mzixwell Is Dead, Missing June 11th Lt. Harold -A. Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mills of Maxwell, has now been officially reported killed in action in F^-ance on June 11. His wife, who resides at Barrie. received this sad news. No particulars have yet been obtained. On June 11 he had been officially reported missing and hope had been held that he might b«? alive, particularly in view of infor- mation contained in a letter from the chaplain of his unit. Capt. Currie Creelman. Capt. Creelman wrote Mrs. Luther Mills telling her that he had searched the field of battle but had not found the body of her son, so thought he might be a prisoner of war. "Harold was a good soldier." Capt. Creelman wrote, "and felt sure from the first that this effort would be a success. His courage and skill helped make our advance complete." Earlier his mother had received this letter from her son. then stat- ioned in England : â€" ".As for me mother I have more than most to be thankful for. I have had many of the good things of life. and I am properly thankful to the .Almighty for them all. From now on- well we have let ourselves in for this war. K it be God's will that we should come through and enjoy the rest Of life that we may expect in our "three score years and ten", then we shall be truly thankful. If not then we thank God for the favors we have enjoyed up until now. We are in His hands. But don't worry, mother, we lire all right, come what may." Lieut. Mills, who would have been 25 on -Aug. 23, has two brothers in the services. E.R.A. Frank W. Mills of the Royal Canadian Navy, stat- ioned at Londonderry. Ireland, and Corporal Sheldon Mills of the Roynl Canadian Engineers, stationed at Chilliwacfc. B. C. The Council met in the town hall on Tuesday evening of last week with. all members in attendance. Corres- pondence was read from the Depart- ment of Municipal Affairs, in regard to a Royal Commission being ap- pointed under the Public Enquiries Act, regarding places of public as- sembly as to their safety .Accounts were presented from: Mervin McFadden, mowing sides of streets, 5 hours $4.26, Park mowing grass 2 hours $1.70, and at bathing beach $1.00, total $6.95; Lome Tur- vey. 12 yards gravel $9.00 and repairs to grader $3.00 and snow plovfing of". street^ last winter $50.75. On .r-o- tion the accounts were ordered paid and that the treasurer be authorized to receive a cheque for $99.50 for rent of snow plow last winter; C. K- Richardson, chemicals for fire figbt- er $10: H. W. Kernahan. premium on Metropolitan Insurance Co., liabilit' policy $11.00; Grey County for hos- pitalization $17.13; calcium chloridr for streets, $55.34, rent of grader fo*' streets, June l5th. $9.00, and on mo- tion of Henderson and W. E. Betts were ordered paid. The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. J. E^ckhardt of the conditon of the well on his property. It was moved and seconded that the following Hydro bills be paid: G. B. Welton. July salary as superintend- ent $20. trimming trees $3, total $23; Howard Milligan, July salary as sec- retary $16.00. H. TRACEY MISSING / Word was received by Mrs. Wm. Gibson cf Ceylon that her nephe-w, Flying Officer Harold Tracey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wra. Tracey of Toronto, was reported missing after an air raid over Stuttgart, Germany, with his Lancaster bomber. Flying Officer Tracey graduated from Centralia on July 9th of last year as a pilot and went overseas the same month and received his commission in May of this year. He is '23 years of age. Besides his par- ents residing in Toronto, he has one sister. Mrs. G. Marshman of New- Toronto and two brothers, Osborne of Detroit. Mich., and Billy, Seaman 2nd class at the U. S. Navy Station -I Treasure Island, San Francisco. Calif. He graduated from York Memorial High in Toronto and prior to enlisting in the R.CA-F. in 1942 was a member of the office staff of McDonald Manufacturing Co., To- ronto. Harold is regrarded as a Ceylon boy. as he lived with his uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibson, for a 'number of years. T- is hoped that favorable word of his safetv will be received. G. KENNEDY MISSING !^itvleiohns â€" Russell y Word was received Tuesday m:rn- ing of this week by Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy of Ceylon that their son, Pte. Goldwyn Kennedy, was re- ported missing in Normandy. Pte. Kennedy enlisted four years ago and was stationed at various training centres at office work and went over- seas last December, spending Christ- mas in England. He went to Norm- andy with the Royal Regiment of Canada. .A brother. .A.B. Jas. Ken- nedy is with the Royal Canadian Navy. Bom HARRISON â€" At Lord DutTerin Ho»i>ital. Orangeville, on Wednesday. August 9th, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Harrison, thp gift of a daugh- ter. Both doing well. .At the First United Church par- sonage. Owen Sound, by Rev. S. E. .Annis. the marriage of Verna Esther oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Fred Russell and Clifford Currie McKenzie. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Littlejohns, both of Orange Valley, took place on Saturday. July 29th. at • p.m. The bride chose a frock of turquoise blue celanese crepe with white accessories and shoulder bouquet of sweetheart roses. Mrs. Wesley Littlejohns, sister-in-law of the groom was bridesmaid, wearing her wedding dress of heavenly bluo crepe with brown accessories and a shoulder bouquet of large pink roses The groom was supported by the bride's brother Mr. Don Russell. The bride and gi-oom left immediately on a trip to Toronto and Barrie. While in Toronto a miscellaneous shower was given them at the home of tho groom's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hogg. They will reside on the west back line. Homer Pigeon Strayed j A homer pigeon arrived at the I home of Miss Minnie Graham in the ' Valley recently .vith a band attached I to its leg with the numbers "136^7 C..A. 44" inscribe<l thereon. No doubt it is a young bird and was receiving training, stopping otT at the Graham home when it became lost. BLOCD DONOR CLINIC TO BE HELD AUG. 23 Flesherton's sixth blood clinic will be held in th^ Fraternal Hall on Wed- nesday. .August 2;^rd. when it is hop- etl that another record attendance of donors will he reached. With more of our boys going into battle it rests upon us to give our blood so that thoy may have a chance to live when they are wounded. It is the duty of all of us to offer our blood for such a purpose. You who have not yet attended these clinics, do so now. You are needed. â€" Cn•k^iL?x^t.>^ .mAiJ^M u -M:^A)»!|:(;ir4^feiite