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Page Eight THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 5th, 1945 Rebate to Hydro Users At the monthly meeting of the Commissioners of the Public Utilities of Colborne, it was decided to give the Hydro Users, one month's free billing on light and power used (namely on the next 2 months' billing on May 1st, one-half of bill will be rebated) owing to a credit from the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of $1,453.00 on our 13th power bill. USED WASHING MACHINES WHERE'S THE LABEL Used domestic washing machines have been brought under specific price ceilings by a new order recently announced by the W.P.T.B. The order sets ceilings for sales by private- individuals and dealers in the same levels and will eliminate some confusion which formerly existed in the determination of the proper ceiling price for a used machine. Two sets of ceilings are established by the order. The higher ceiling is established for machines which have been rebuilt, and the maximum prices according to make, model, year of manufacture, are set forth in the price schedule attached to the order, as specific dollar ceilings. Among the prices listed in the schedule are a S45.00 ceiling for vacum type washer with a 22 inch copper tub and $125.00 for spinner washer with copper or porcelain tub. condensed ads. on Ladies, keep your labels. No, not the one' on your newspaper, we mean here to warn you that you should keep all your clothing labels. They are a guarantee of protection to both you and the retailer from unlawful price increases and lowering of quality. If your purchase does not give satisfaction, you stand a better chance of having an adjustment made if you have your label. Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church Rev. H. L. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday, April 8th-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Services--11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8.00 p.m. Friday-Junior Meeting--4.30 p.m. Come and Worship! In the Matter of the Henry S. Keyes Estate THERE ARE SOME ACCOUNTS OWING TO THE H. S. KEYES ESTATE THAT HAVE NOT YET BEEN PAID. THE CO-OPERATION OF ANYONE OWING AN OUTSTANDING ACCOUNT IS ASKED FOR. A. D. HALL, Solicitor of Estate, Colborne, Ontario. Please make payments to Howard A. Free, Colborne, Ontario. United Church, Colborne Rev. Geo. D. Campbell ........ Minister Mr. Floyd Edwards................Organist Mrs. C. McMullen ....... Choir Leader Sunday, April 8th-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship Sacrament and Reception of Members. 7.00 p.m.--Evening Service. Theme--Things That Show Us Up. Monday-- 7.30 p.m --Young People's Union. Tuesday-- 4.20 p.m.--Mission Band. 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service. Thursday-- 8.00 p.m.--Choir Practice. Salem United Church 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School 3.00 p.m.--Sacramental Service. All are welcome ! Trinity Church, Colborne Rev. R. E. Lemon, L.Th., Rector Sunday, April 8th-- First Sunday After Easter 10.00 a.m.--Church School 11.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer and Sermon Tuesday-- 8.00 p.m.--A. Y. P. A. Thursday-- 4.00 p.m.--Confirmation Class. St. Peter's Church, LaKeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service. Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Church, Colborne Rev. A. N. Reid, M. A., Minister Sunday, April 8th-- 10.00 a.m.--Church School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship. St. Paul's Church, Lakeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service Messages and music you will want .0 hear. A warm welcome to all. Baptist Church, Colborne Rev. T. J. H. Rich, Minister Sunday, April 8th-- 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School 3.00 p.m.--Service Subject--"No Panic, Please !" Monday-- 8.00 p.m.--B. Y. P. U. meeting. Tuesday-- 7.30 p.m.--Prayer Meetings. Another Hydro Rate Reduction For All Rural Consumers A further Rural rate reduction from 4c to 3i/2 per kilowatt hour on the first block of energy used in any one month by Hydro Rural consumers, will go into effect on all bills rendered on or after May 1st, 1945. This Rural rate reduction will mean a saving of approximately $300,000 a year to Hydro Rural consumers. The New Uniform Rate Structure Will Be: 3-1/2c per killowatt hour for first block of energy, (formerly 4c) l-6/10c per killowatt hour for second block of energy. 3/4c per killowatt hour for all additional energy. No service charge on Farm Service ... a service charge of 56c gross per month on Hamlet Service. The more Hydro you use the less it costs on the average per kilowatt hour. Increased use therefore brings lower costs. The important revisions in Rural rates, made effective in January, 1944, have resulted in a greater use of energy, enabling the Commission to further reduce the cost of electricity to Hydro Rural consumers in Ontario. THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO LETTERS FROM SAILORS The following letter was received by Mrs. Harry Oke, Lakeport, in reply to an address placed in a ditty bag filled for the local Navy League Committee : 71 Broadway, N.Y.C., N.Y. Dear Mrs. Oke : This is my "thank you" to you, Mrs. Orrock and Mrs. Cuthbert for your generous gifts. Since your name came first, I am addressing this to you but my heartfelt thanks are extended to you all. When our ship anchored a Christmas parcel was given to each and every member of the crew. I am sure They are all as grateful as I am. Each gift shows much thought in its selection for they are the thing! that one needs but never gets around to buying. Just your Christmas card alone shows that the things we are all fighting for are worth-while. W< know" that the folks back "home' wherever that may be, are thinking of us and helping us. Once again let me extend my thanks to you all. Glenn F. Crawford, Third Officer U.S. Merchant Marien. The following letter was received by Mrs. T. Verity of Lakeview W. I. in answer to a ditty bag which she filled: S.S. "Winthrop L, Marvin" Somewhere at Sea December 10th, 1944 Mrs! T. Verity, Little Lake Store, Colborne, Ont., Can. Dear Madam: A few days ago I stopped just for a few hours at a Canadian East coast port. While at that port, the of my ship were presented with Christmas kits, or rather with what we call ditty bags. There was on me too, and that was kindly donated by you. At the time of departure from there I was kept busy on the bridge for a few days, but since well out at sea, 1 got a little more time to myself and, needless to tell you, I was very anxious to open my bag, yes, just as anxious as any one of our first voyagers. The first thing I found was the tag with your name in it, asking for acknowledgement, so here at once I will write and thank you eve much for your grand gift. I can assure you from the bottom of my heart that, not my gift, but the whole crew appreciated their packages with great delight and great satisfaction. It is a pleasure for us seafaring people to receive such tokens from you and your ladies* society. Therefore I take this opportunity to thank you personally for my package and, on behalf of fny crew, to extend their sincere thanks to the people of Ontario, where I understand most of the ditty bags come from. Wishing you all success in your noble work and with my best wishes for a very merry Christms and a bright and happy New Year, I am Yours very sincerely, Sig. Sjursen, Master. P.S.--I am very pleased to tell you that the woolen socks in the bag were exactly my size and they surely come in handy here in the cold weather. S. S. REGISTERED SEED POTATO PRICES Maxium prices which may be charged for registered seed potatoes as set forth in W.P.T. order A-1430, are released for publication by F. L. J. Seldon, prices and supply representative at the Toronto regional office of the W.P.T.B. The prices quoted are for 75 lb. bags sold at wholesale, retail or to consumers, between March 1st and August 31st, 1945. Maximum wholesale cost: certified $2.79; foundation "A" $3.75 and foundation $3.54. Maximum retail cost.: certified $2.79; foundation "A" $3.17 and foundation $3.54. Maximum consumer cost: certified $3.18; foundation "A" $3:56 and foun dation $3.93. Sellers are permitted free trading ) to ceiling prices. CLOTHES CHEAPER IN CANADA Before the war many Canadian women bought clothes every time they crossed the U. S. border because they could get up to the minute fashions and save a few dollars on them. Now the situations is reversed. A New York designer, who recently visited Canada, said he was amazed at Canadian Prices. "If it wasn't for the tariff, I'd stop designing and become a jobber. I'd buy my suits here and sell them in the States. I've seen some beautiful new spring suits here, costing less than half what we'd charge for them." Just another of our friends from U. S.A. who marvels at the success of Canadian price control. In warehouses and other storage places, stocks of different ages of grain should not be mixed. The older stock should be disposed of first before it becomes infested with insects, and unsaleable. The ?R®*aML Drug Store ONE CENT SALE THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY April 4, 5, 6, 7 SEE HANDBILLS FOR EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS! W. C. GRIFFIS, Phm. B. YOUR DRUGGIST The KERR (Greenhouses BRIGHTON Announce A New Service FLOWERS BY WIRE --V-- Bonded Members of T.D.S. --V-- Flowers For Any Occasion Redfearn keeps Co&l keeps Redfearn ODRER YOUR COKE NOW Stove and Nut Sizes on Hand LADIES' HOSE 65c -- WHITE SOCKEES LADIES' DRESSES -- CHILDREN'S DRESSES --V-- ENGLISH CHINA AND GLASSWARE CUPS and SAUCERS -- PLATES and NOVELTIES --V-- MEN'S WORK GLOVES AND SHIRTS MEN'S OVERALLS and WORK SHIRTS BOYS' COTTON PULL-OVERS GOOD ASSORTMENT OF PAINTS & VARNISHES Jas. Redfearn & Son PHONE No. 1 KING STREET COLBORNE RENEWAL OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BOOKS All Unemployment Insurance Books for the year ending March 31st, 194S, must be exchanged for new books. New Insurance Books for the fiscal year 1945-46 will be exchanged by the Local Employment and Selective Service Office in your area for expired Insurance Books upon completion of the second last page in the expired books. Protect the benefit rights of your employees by sending in their expired books properly completed on March 31st. There are severe penalties for failing make Unemployment Insurance contributions for your insured employees for failure to renew the Insurance Books as required. g to I ntri- I UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION HUMPHREY MITCHELL, Minister of Labour LOUIS J. TROTTIER R. J. TALLON ALLAN M. MITCHELL A SURPRISE SUBSCRIPTION TO THE HOME TOWN NEWSPAPER How about sending a weekly reminder to that relative or friend who has left town? You are too busy to write an occasional letter, let alone a weekly one. The home town paper will be sent regularly each week anywhere in Canada or the British Empire for $1.50 a year--less than 3 cents a week. $2.00 a year to the United States. THE COLBORNE EXPRESS