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the Colbor 79th Year THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1945 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. REBER--GRANT On the occasion of the forty-third anniversary of her parents' wedding day, Mildred Isabelle, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Grant, was united in marriage to Mr. James Reber, elder son of Mrs. Reber and the late Mr. Edward Reber, of New Carlow. The ceremony took place by candlelight under an arch of evergreens and pink and white flowers, with Rev. IVm. Sterling officiating. Lohengrin's Wedding March was played by the bride's sister, Mrs. R. H. Krier. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor-length white sheer gown with a chapel veil held by white baby chrysanthemums and carried American Beauty roses. Miss Hazel Reber, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, wearing a floor-length salmon pink Taconne crepe sheer gown and carrying an old-fashioned nosegay. The little flower girl, Miss Betty Blake, niece of the bride, looked very pretty in rose taffeta carrying an old-fashioned nosegay of baby chrysanthemums. The groom was attended by Mr. Hugh Grant, brother of the bride. The guests were received at "Grant-holme" by the bride's mother who wore moss green two-piece dress and corsage of yellow baby 'mums and fcy Mrs. W. S. Gillespie, sister of the hride, who wore a dahlia two-piece dress and corsage of pink baby 'mums. For going away the bride wore an oldive green coat with red fox collar and brown PERSONAL SOFTBALL TEAMS BANQUET AT COBOURG The members of two Colborne Softball teams, the Dodgers and Cubs, together with two Brighton teams, met at the Baltimore Hotel, Cobourg, on Monday night, October 1st, 1945, and enjoyed a splendid chicken dinner and social evening. Messrs. Harry Fiske, Frank Haynes and Jack Post rendered songs in their usual good style. Mr. W. H. Berry, President of the League, occupied the chair and opened the meeting with a few well chosen remarks. Messrs. E. Howell, H. G. McKay and Alf. Dove spoke on behalf of the umpires and Messrs. A. Harvey, C. Scriver, I. Post and F. Haynes spoke on behalf of the managers. Special mention was made in regard to hockey this coming winter and Mr. Dove delighted those present when he offered a trophy, which is in his pos-ession, to be played for this season and given to the winners of a play-off in a league to be organized at in early date. An enjoyable evening was spent by everyone and the proceedings closed with the singing of God Save the King. LOCAL BOYS HOME FROM OVERSEAS Bdr. Allan Myles, who served four years overseas with "A" Bat. R.C.H.A., arrived home on Monday. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Myles, and sister, Joan, motored to Kingston to meet him. Allan was in the thick of the fighting in Sicily, Italy and Holland. Pte. John Hodges, who has been overseas for some time arirved home yesterday. L.A.C. George Maskell, R.C.A.F., arirved home on Monday, after two years active service overseas. Sapper George Waller, R.C.E., who was wounded in action in July, 1945, arrived home Wednesday night, after four and one-half years Mrs. J. H. Connors is visiting relatives at Hamilton and Simcoe. Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Gay, oi Foxboro, spent Sunday with Mrs. C M. Finkle. Mrs. E. Barret has returned from an extended visit with relatives at Port Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hess and family, Hastings, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Davis. Mr. arirTMrs. Ray Kelly St. Cath arines, are visiting relatives in Colborne and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Onyon are visiting Mrs. Onyon's brother, Mr. Glen Eakins and family, Detroit. Mr. L. J. Taylor spent Saturday at the home of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor, Port Hope. Mrs. H. D. Latimer and daughtei Sally Ann, Toronto, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Latimer. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gummer spent the weekend with their daughter, Mrs. I. C. Denning and Mr. Denning, at Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bellamy and daughters Marilyn and Donna, Can-nington visited Colborne relatives on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Marlow, and Mr. Harold Swain, Blackstock, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McNally. Miss Marion Coyle, Miss Helen Free j and W.O. 2 R. M. Anderson, Hamilton, are spending a week with Colborne relatives. Mrs. Gordon Philp left on Monday with her son Arthur and daughter Bryden to join her husband, who is teaching near Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Griffen and Miss Jean, Blackstock, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McNally. Mr. Elwood Edwards, Wicklow, has returned home, after spending month at the home of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards, Rochester. Mrs. E. O. Coyle returned home on Saturday last from a motor trip to Smiths Falls and Ottawa, and a week's visit with relatives at Buffalo. THr."aHd Mrs: N. S. McNally and their guests Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rut-ledge, Nancy and Bobby, of Detroit, spent the weekend with Mrs. Rutledge sr. at Monteagle. Mrs. M. S. Peters, Cobourg; Mrs. A. D. Ferguson, Toronto, and her cousin, Mr. W. Lermouth, Oshawa, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Brintnell on Sunday. Mrs. R. E. Lemon, Mrs. T. McKim, Mrs. G. Corbyn, Mrs. R. R. Joslin, and Mrs. C. L. Keating attended the annual meeting of the Anglican Deanery at Cobourg on Thursday of last SHOWER IN HONOUR OF MR. and MRS. F. BALL On Friday evening, September 28, 1945, a miscellaneous shower was held in the town hall for Gnr. Frank Ball, recently returned from four years overseas, and his English bride who arrived here six months ago. The neighbours and friends on Church Street West presented the happy couple with a magazine table and a satin cushion and the immediate family gave them a beautiful chest of silver. The evening was spend in dancing and after lunch was served Mr. and Mrs. Ball thanked their friends for the many useful gifts. Aggregate sales by War Assets Corporation up to August 15 amounted to $28,826,230. SALEM UNITED CHURCH Anniversary AND Thankoffering Service Sunday Evening, October 7 . at 7.30 o'clock (Standard Time) GUEST SPEAKER Rev. William Sunter, cf Smithfield Theme--"The Gates of Heaven." SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE CHOIR AND OTHERS PasS: and Present Friends of Salem Cordially Invited C. Peacock G. D. Campbell Mrs. J.W. Heckbert Treasurer Minister Secretary BUSINESS CHANGES Mr. B. L. Spencer, of Brighton, wh4 purchased the dairy business, successfully conducted for a number of years by Mr. Fred Harnden, took possession on Monday, October 1st. Mr. Spencer is an experienced dairf man, having been in business at Brighton for some time. Before leaving Brighton Mr. Spencer was presented with a family Bible, a leather wallet and a sum of money by m bers of the official board of the United Church, and Mrs. Spencer was presented with a picture by members ot the group of which she was leader in the Eastern Star Chapter. Mr. Fred Griffis, who recently put-chased the Queens Hotelfrom Mrs. F. Murphy, takes possession this week. Fred, just recently returned from overseas is well and favourably known by the people of Colborne and district and will, no doubt, be successful ft this new venture. CLOTHING Toronto, Oct. 1 -- All Salvation Army units across Canada are supporting the National Clothing Drive, it is announced by Colonel Arch Layman, Salvation Army chief secretary. However, all regular work that depends on the collection of clothing will continue as before, said Colonel Layman. This applies to The Salvation Army Industrial Department as well as to other organizations which collect clothing year in and year out. "We must continue to take care of the needy in the home territory," said Colonel Layman._ COLBORNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A public meeting was held in the town hall on Thursday evening, Sept. 27th, 1945, at which the nominating committee recommended the following to act as officers and executive. Following some discussion these were formally and unanimously accepted by all present. President--John Blackhall Vice-President--W. C. Griffis Secretary--E. Howell Treasurer--H. Lane Executive--W. H. Berry, R. S.Blackwood, M. Cook, C. F. McGuire, and ,M. Cook. After an interesting report by E. Howell the meeting was thrown open and the views and suggestions of all present were thoroughly discussed and the following gave their names to the Secretary as being willing to become members : J. Bell, A. Dove, Stan. Robinson, A. Peacock, C. \. Post, I. Post, D. McLaughlin, R. L. MacKay, H. G. McKay, Lt.-Col. J. F. Wolfraim, Capt. C. E. Redfearn, W. F. Griffis, M. Cook, L. Gordon, W. C. Griffis, F. J. Hart, G. H. Fenton, C. L. Keating, R. S. Blackwood, W. W. D. McGlennon, F. Spence, Rev. H. L. Partridge, E. C. Thompson, J. F. Wilson, A. R. Harvey, E. W. Rowsome, George Gummer, E. Howell, J. Blackhall, W. E. Otto, R. M. Bresee, C. S. Rutherford, V.C, F. M. Brintnell, W. H. Berry. Another meeting will be held at an early date as all are anxious to get Colborne Chamber of Comerce off to a good start. ERNEST J. DRINKWALTER The death occurred at Hilton on Friday, September 14th, 1945, of Ernest James Drinkwalter, beloved husband of Mary Edna Lonsberry, in his 42nd year. He had been in failing health for several months. He was laid to rest in Cobourg Union Cemetery after service at Mc-Fadyen's Funeral Chapel, Cobourg, conducted by the Rev. T. J. H. Rich, of Colborne Baptist Church. Besides his widow he is survived by five sons, Orland, stationed at Kingston; Lome, stationed in British Columbia; Douglas, Harold and Ivan at home. Also five brothers: Herb, Brantford; Norman, Toronto; Wallace, Hail-eybury; Curtis, Thornlae, and Oscar, Cannington, and one sister, Mrs. Geo. Connors sr., Colborne. Pallbearers were Messrs. Earl Irwin, Howard Oliver, Harry Dunk, Douglas Mutton, Fred Mutton, and Gordon Knapp. HUNTING FATALITY While duck hunting near Brighton on Monday, Lloyd Spears, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Spears, of Roseneath, was fatally injured in a shooting accident. Lloyd and two other boys were In a boat when his gun accidentally diSi charged, striking him in the stomach. Dr. Clarke of Brighton was called and removed him to Cobourg Hospital, where he died about two hours later. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters, Doris, of the Bata Shoe Co., Colborne, and Muriel and Shirley at home._ THIS VERY MINUTE IF the needy and destitute of war-torn lands could stand at your side in their rags and poverty--and look in your clothes closet with you. .IF that could happen, and you saw the plea in their sunken, death-hounded eyes, you would give half of your clothing to warm them. *THIS VERY MINUTE, J will go and look. They won't be at my side, but their voice of thanks will be. Sponsored by THE BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) in aid of NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION, Oct 1 to 20 COMING EVENTS Post Office Hours Monday, October 8th The wicket will be open at Colborno Post Office from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday next--Thanksgiving Day. Outgoing mails dispatched as usual. No delivery nor collection of rural mails. Thanksgiving Rally The Peterborough Association of Baptist Young People's Unions will hold their annual Thanksgiving Rally in Colborne Baptist Church Monday, October 8th, 1945, as guests of the local Baptist Young People's Union. The services will be at 3 and 7.30 p.m. Adult friends will find inspiration in attending the services. Colborne Women's Institute The Colborne Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. W. A. Moore on Tuesday, October 9th, 1945, at 2.30 p.m. Roll Call--Shower for Sailors' Ditty Bags. Convener--Mrs. D. Hetherington Subject--Thanksgiving Lunch--Miss Shand and Mrs. H. Valleau. Everyone welcome. THE WAYSIDE CHURCH Onr Text-- "Pleasant words are as an honeycomb." Prov. 16:24. Our Verse-- Good words are little jars To put upon your shelves Their shapes are quaint and beautiful And they have many shapes and lustres To recommend them. Also the scent from them fills the room With sweetness of the flowers and crushed grasses." A. Lowell. Our Sermon-- Pleasant words! How intimate that phrase sounds! How suggestive of the kindly conversation of old friends. God knows, and we know also how much we have need in this world of ours of the sweetening influence of pleasant words. It is not a sticky and sickly flattery that the preacher had in mind, I feel sure, when he wrote this proverb, but strong sincere words that refer to the finest things of life. You can remind your friend as you meet that it is a wet day or that the meat situation is very bad or even hint that he is looking somewhat played out, all of which he is unpleasantly aware. You may call your friend's attention to the goodness of God in the Land of the Living. You may remind him of the better days, that, in God's mercy are sure to come. You could do worse than pass on a word of commendation that you heard spoken of him, or speak your own appreciation. "The words of R. L. Stevenson," said J. M. Barrie, had the warmth and brightness of the sunshine in them. "Pleasant Words" speak them In abundance. "Take my lips and let them be "Filled with messages from thee." F. Havergal. Our Prayer-- Oh Thou whose words men loved to hear, speak to us, we pray, that we may speak in living echoes of Thy love. JAM DONATIONS USED FOR FOODS Ontario Division Red Cross has on hand donations of money from individuals and groups for the purpose of sending jam to Britain. Because of the shortage of sugar, however, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board has been unable to permit the Red Cross to export any commercially made jam year. i view of this fact Red Cross, with the permission of contributors, will the money to send other such allowable food stuffs as dried milk, concentrated fruit juices, dehydrated vegetables and a limited quantity of meats. Food for children in nurser-s and homes will be supplied. A letter has gone forward to Red oss representatives in Britain asking what foods will be most appreciated. When the reply comes, shipment will immediately be made.