The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1944 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD AND WE SAY "AMEN" "Even the prophet Jeremiah said Amen." In a much discussed sermon from the foregoing text, the minister of the United Church stated that though Jeremiah was a good man, a great patriot and a man of unusual courage, he was once caught out, even as Peter was in his historic evasion, tor which he suffered reproof by Paul. On one occasion Jeremiah, when be should have known better, gave his sanction to a low outlook and an unjustifiable optimism, from which he quickly recovered himself. Sometimes, in our moments of weakness, we are descendants of Jeremiah, and like him often say "Amen" when we should summon our courage instead of our acquiescence, and say with emphasis 'Not so." To some phases of the life of to-day, even many Christians say "Amen." One of these is the use of alcohol. There seems evidence of a concerted ,ind widespread attempt to discredit mid render ineffective the slight restrictions placed upon liquor consumption by the Dominion Cabinet a little over a year ago. This attitude is characteristic of three classes. Those who make money from the manufacture and sale of iiquor and from those who desire, regardless of its dangers to public welfare, an unlimited opportunity to gratify personal appetite. The pity is that while an increasing number of people desire an increasing amount of drink, many Christian people talk as though this is necessary normal, to be expected, and that one can't have fun unless loosened up by a few drinks. That in view of the pressure of living, we can't blame people for indulgence. Such an attitude ignores the great human wastage and tragic consequences inescapably connected with such indulgence. Such a view is an inversion of all Scripture teaching ^R*™**** concerning the value of all human personality. So, instead of standing up to life, many Christian people take the weak way out. If we by silence or approval say "Amen" to such a point .of view, how can we expect cabinet a of eflectiveness. The inaugural meeting of Colborne Union Board of Education was held in the High School 'on Wednesday evening, February 2nd, 1944, at 8 Mr. W. W. D. McGlennon, secretary called the meeting to order and read a notice from the County Clerk, advising of the appointment of A. J. Dance as Hight School Trustee for 1944; also a notice from the Clerk of the Village of Colborne, stating that C. H. Fenton, H. C. Lane, and M. Cook had been appointed High School Trustees for 1944, and the election of C. L. Keating, E. Quinn, and C. Reed as Public School Trustees (b> acclamation) for the years 1944 and 1945. Present--Mr. Cook, A. J. Dance, C. H. Fenton, C. L. Keating, H. C. Lane, A. Morton, G. Latimer, and E. Quinn. After subscribing to the Declaration of Office and taking the Oath of Allegiance, the members took their seats. The Secretary called for nominations for Chairman. Moved by G. Latimer, seconded by C. H. Fenton, That A. J. Dance be chairman. Moved by C. L. Keating, seconded by H. C. Lane, That E. Quinn be chairman. On the vote Mr. Dance was declar-d elected and thanked his supporters for their confidence and<for their co-operation in previous years. Moved by C. L. Keating, seconded by A. Morton, That the following be 1 he committees for 1944 : School--C. H. Fenton, A. Morton, G. Latimer. Finance--C. H. Lane, C. L. Keating, E. Quinn. Repair--J. F. Haynes, M. Cook, C. Reed.--Carried. The Chairman called on the Rev. Smith, of Old St. Andrew's open the year's procedings. Mr. Smith read a passage of Scripture and offered an appropriate prayer. Mr. Dance, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Smith for officiating. Moved by G. Latimer, seconded by A. Morton, That E. Quinn be appointed Vice-Chairman for the year.--Car-Christian people often say "Amen" ! ried. to social customs and conditions and j Moved by E. Quinn, seconded by H. personal habits that are harmful and j C. Lane, That the salary of the Secre-unwholesome. While Christian atti-i tary-Treasurer be increased to $100 tudes must always be of mercy to- per year.--Carried, ward weak and fallen, they must Moved by H. Lane, seconded by E. never say "Amen" to wickedness. We QUinn> That G. Latimer be a member need the Grace of God to maintain of the Rink Committee.--Carried, ideals and standards of personal purity. Every generation has had to NURSING SISTERS HOME AFTER TWO YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA Of the 300 Canadian nurses, who in 1942 volunteered to serve in military hospitals in South Africa, Lieut. Jean Snelgrove is one of the 150 who have returned to Canada to enlist in the Canadian services. After completing a journey from Cape Town, which started last December, Jean arrived in Toronto from the east coast on Thursday last to visit her sister, Mrs. A. O'Malley, and when interviewed by the Toronto Daily Star, said : "I want to enlist in the Canadian army as soon as possible and I hope I am lucky enough to be' sent to England this time. It was a great temptation to enlist when I was there, fo I'd be on hand when the invasion starts. » "On the way home I stayed several days in London at the Canadian Sisters' Club. It is run by the Red Cross and was the nearest thing to home I had encountered since I left. "The best thing about going away is coming home. I was glad good-by to the Zulus, the Kaffirs and the rest of the natives. Sunny South Africa is just a myth, I was as cold there as I've ever been here. "Don't think I didn't enjoy myself, 1 hough. I had a marvellous time. We f.ll did. South African nurses were most co-operative and the people there were wonderful. But I'll be gl; to get some good face cream and pair of stockings that don't cost at least four dollars." COBOURG HOSPITAL HAD BUSY YEAR The Secretary was instructed procure from the Counties' Clerk the date of meeting of the Special School Committee and report to the Board. On motion of Latimer and Keating the meeting adjourned. fight the flesh, and it is futile offer excuses to justify our refusal to walk in paths of selfishness. The New Testament regards a Christian witness as vital to Christian progress. The cigarette habit, among the young in particular, and various schemes that encourage the gambling habit, have received the "go" signal, especially since the war began. Many f AJa^ng of ^me Board church folk say "Amen" to the in- ! °f„ „n M^H^T.n creasing use of tobacco and gambling ' ?r. A. McGlennon, on Monday, Jan devices used to further benevolences, j BOARD OF HEALTH False prophets like Jeremiah's temporary, Hananiah, may appear to be both hopeful and popular, but they are false prophets nevertheless. Jeremiah quickly recovered his balanced judgment and spoke out against Hananiah. If we have lapsed in anything let us quickly recover our balance and reserve our "Amen" for the things that God wills, instead of by word or silence approving things we are deeply persuaded He would dis approve.--Contributed. "NIMBLE THIMBLES" The fifth meeting of the "Nimble Thimbles" sewing class of the Wick-iow-Vernonville Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Jas. A. Deviney, Vernonville, on Saturday, February 5th, 1944. There were five girls present. The girls worked on their dresser scarves. It was planned to have the next meeting on February 26th, when each girl is to have one accessory .completed for her bedroom. PRECIOUS 1 could not face the stormy winds of winter, Ner could I stand the chilly days of spring; I could not eat if I should ever lose you, I would not live to hear the robins sing. Stay close to me and never, never Be with me as I sally forth to look For bargains in fine food, toothsome dainties, My much beloved, my precious ration book. iFrom the Dunnville Chronicle Jan. 7> Present--Reeve L. Gordon, Dr. A. C. McGlennon, M.O.H., W. G. Harnden, Member, and W. W. D. McGlennon, Secretary. Moved by Dr. McGlennon, seconded by W. G. Harnden, That Reeve Gordon be Chairman.--Carried. The M.O.H. read his report for the the year 1943. This and other matters pertaining thereto were discussed. Moved by Harnden, seconded by Dr. McGlennon, That the meeting adjourn.--Carried. ARMY OFFICERS ATTEND KEMPTVILLE COURSE Capt. A. A. Mutton; Colborne, Litut. P. H. Taylor, Cobourg, Among Officers Attending Kingston, Feb. 8.--A variety of civilian occupations are represented by army officers at present attending the Canadian Army Administration School at Kemptville, from every province in the Dominion. Among those attending from Military District No. 3 are Lieut. J. E. Anderson, sales manager, Builders' Supplies, Ottawa; Lieut. Patrick H. Taylor, mining engineer, Cobourg, Lieut. M. A. Robertson, civil servant. Morrisburg; Lieut. Agnes T. Leskie, s-ecretary-bookkeeper, Renfrew; Capt. A. A. Mutton, car salesman, Colborne, Major P. J. Bigelow, high school as-aistant, Orono; Capt. A. A. Chevrier, postal worker, Ottawa; Lieut. J. H. W. Cavey, civil servant, Ottawa, and Lieut. J. D. Desormeaux, Hull, Que. Lieut. William A. Braun, who is also attending the course, was formerly Los Angeles city manager for a United States business firm. He was commissioned in July of last year, after completing training at Brockville. PERSONAL Miss Marie Turney and Mrs. N, Sheldrick spent the weekend at Toronto. Mr. Bert Russell, Scarboro Bluffs, 'spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs A. G. Brown. I Trooper Clarke' Chatterson is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. ^ind Mrs. Aelx. Chatterson. and Mrs. Roy Beeler, Peterborough, were Sunday visitors at the >me of Mr.' and Mrs. Bert Maskell. Mrs. Grace Andrews, Belleville, and Mr. Clarence Spurn, of Watertown, .N.Y., spent a few days with Mr. and ~rs. A. R. Naylor. ■ Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Onyon and Mr. 'find Mrs. Chas. B. Kirk attended the Ice Follies of 1944 at the Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto last week. Mr. W. W. D. McGlennon has received notice this week from the Provincial Secretary's Department, .Toronto, of his appointment as Issuer of Marriage Licenses for the Province of Ontario. Mr. Frank L. Mallory, Windsor, attended the Optimist Club meeting end banquet at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, on Saturday and, accompanied his brother, Mr. Dean D. Mallory, Toronto, to Colborne, where they spent the weekend with their father, Mr. E. E. Mallory and sister, Mrs. Chas. B. Kirk -md Mr. Kirk. UNITED CHURCH W.M.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES Misses Eleanor and Shirley Haynes t.pent last Friday afternoon at Tren- We are all very glad to hear that Miss McGlennon is gradually recovering. The girls of the fourth room have COMING EVENTS Wars--Famines--Earthquakes. Are we living in what the Bible calls the "Last Days?" A sermon for all who believe the Bible. Baptist Church, February 13th the Junior Red decided to make : sold or donated Cross. The Public School is co-operating with the grocers throughout Ontario in the Special War Savings Drive. This week seventy-eight stamps were purchased in the school. Inspector Martin informed all urban schools in his inspectorate in the purchase of War Savings Stamps during December. Room four had the best attendance during January--over 92%. Measles and other skin diseases were the e of lower attendance in other rooms. The Valentine boxes have been uncovered, dusted and placed in a prominent corner of each room this week. Our hockey team played the High School boys last Tuesday night and held them.to a three all tie. The boys hope to play against Brighton Public School in the near future. We were all very glad to see skat-ig at the rink start again this week. crazy quilt to be I town hall, Colborne, i ing, February 18th, 1944. Serenaders Orchestra. Prizes. Lunch. Admis-AU welcome. fl0-17 Colborne Women's Institute PTE. PETER COCKBURN WOUNDED IN ACTION The Colborne Women's Institute the Council Chamber, Monday, February 14th, 1944, at 2.30 p.m. Hostess--Mrs. W._ Buchanan Roll Call--Exchange of Home-made Valentines. Convener--Mrs. W. E. Irish Subject--Selected Refreshments--Mrs. G. McDonald, Mrs. G. MacGregor. "Country News" Radio Station CKCL We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been made with Radio Station CKCL (580) on your dial) Toronto, to broadcast the program "Country News" each Wednesday evening at 7.15. MARRIAGES OSTROM-CARR--By the Rev. M. L. Hinton, at his residence, Percy Street, Colborne, on Saturday, February 5th, 1944, Mildred Mary Carr, The number of patients increased in 1943 at Cobourg General Hospital, 3ue to flu and maternity cases, it was revealed in the report of the Superintendent, Miss J. Graham, at the an* nual meeting of the Hospital Board, The problem of getting supplies mad^ it a case of doing more on less, she pointed out. "At no time in recent yeais hasJ hospital operation presented so many*] difficulties. The days of enipty--»<j*s« are past and the supply of nurses Is falling short of nursing demands. Our | private duty nurses have been asked to help during the shortage,of nursing service in the hospital. Thev haye responded well and are I doing an essential wartime service fA the home iront. The shortage in some lines of supplies presents the problem of trying to do more with less and less," her report stated. Last year there were 1,182 cases treated at the hospital. Total collective days' stay of patients was 3,899. Number on staff was 24. A. C. Hodgetts was re-elected as Chairman of the Board, and Dudley Spragge was re-elected Vice-Chair-man. Members of the Board elected j long ag0. *™*-e Judge J. C. M. German, John Field, A. J. Gould, Col. J. W. Odell, and Dr. Wade, as well as rep-Medical Council Mr. and Mrs. William Cockburn, onIy daughter 0f Mr. Joseph Carr and The Bloomfield, have received information the late Mrs c Morganston, and - Pte^ Peter Duncan Gideon Turner Qst son of Mr The February meeting of the Unit-[d Church Woman's Misisonary Soc-held on Thursday, 3rd. Mrs. R. Baxter presided. Mrs. McLaugh-group gave the program. Sev-■al gave Scripture references, and ings were given by Mrs. W. H. [olton and Mrs. E. O. Coyle. 'ace of Living Together" was the that their ldyTprHn ^ MrS' McLaughlin and Cockburn was wounded in action in | £nd Mrs Jo h H Qstr Wark. Terrill. Italy, January 17th. Private Cockburn wortn pn Thursday, January 20th, a large-! enlisted with the R.C.O.C. at Kings-attended membership tea was held. j ton, November, 1942, going overseas ;h visitors present. An excellent j shortly after. "Pete"as he was famil-igram was given. Two vocal num-1 iarly known, evidently had been by Mrs. McMullen, an instru- transferred to the Pertn Regiment, mtal by Mrs. Irvine, as well as j Following is the notice received: readings by Mrs. Roberts, Mrs, C. ! "Sincerely ' regret to inform you I Miss Terrill. A pleasant, Q73703 Pte. Pdei DEATHS WINTER, William George--At Morganston, on Monday, February 7th, 1944, William George Winter, infant .ron of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Winter, mrn officially J aged two months and five days. /ed. FAMILY DINNER spent and refresh-" reported wounded in action 17th j Funeral from the family residence January, 1944. Nature and extent .of j Wednesday afternoon. Service at St. wounds not yet available. When ad- I Paul's Presbyterian Church, Lakeport. dressing mail add words--in hospital ] Interment at Lakeport Cemetery. --in bold letters after name of unit. --- for quick delivery. Further information follows whan received.--Director of Records. A family dinner was given at the Brunswick Hotel, Colborne, on Sunday, February 6th, 1944, by Miss Minnie Haynes (sister) in honour of Mr. End Mrs. Joseph Haynes. of Virden, Manitoba, who are spending the winter in the East, visiting relatives and friends, after an absence of thirty-five years spent in the West. A brother, Mr. Charles Haynes, still owns a portion of the land that his grandfather settled on when he first came to this country In the days of Some fifteen guests were present Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haynes, Mr HOT WATER TANK AID TO FARM IN WINTER WEATHER For cleansing, for heating mashes, for plucking chickens--for the hundred and one odd jobs that crop up during the Winter months, there is nothing that gives more satisfaction than the assurance of lots of hot water when and where you need it, ttates a bulletin issued by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating. Nor is the installation of an adequate water heating tank either a difficult or expensive matter--provid ing, of course, there is a water pumping system installed. All that is required is the heater or. connections to the water front in your kitchen range, with sufficient pipe to W. H. Colton (sister), Mr. Carl Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Hayaes, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Haynes, Mr. Wallace Haynes, now in Souris, Man., Mr. and Mrs. B.-uce Ushei, Colborne, nephew of Mr. J. Haynes. CLUB ELfCHRE A successful euchre, sponsored by Colborne Men's Club, was held in the club rooms Tuesday evening, Feb. 8. After the euchre lunch was served and prizes awarded as follows : Ladies--Games, Mrs. Jos. Farreil; lone hands, Mrs. F Kenny. Gentlemen--Games, Mr. Wm. Vanwart; lone hands, Mr. Collins. LAKEPORT WAR WORKERS On Friday evening, February 4th, a very successful euchre was held by the Social Committee of the Lakeport nectit to the "water system and to War Workers, at "Bellevue," the home the tank, and a little ingenuity conencting it up. Nor need the heater be very large as it is surprising how : mall a unit will provide all the hot water you can use and at the same time require practically no attention ?t all. A shake and a firing morning and night is usually all that is required. The cost of such installations will vary according to the capacities required, points out the Institute, but your local agent will be able to give you helpful advice and his counsel is well worth seeking. PAPER SALVAGE It is vitally important that all cardboard, corrugated • paper, brown paper, magazines and newspapers be salvaged announces the W.P.T.B. of Mrs. Edith Rogers. At the close delightful refreshments were served, and a hearty vote of thanks was extended to our gracious hostess. Proceeds $30.00. Withdraws Application Stating that there was too much dissension over his application for the position of town clerk and treasurer of the town of Cobourg, Roy Dodge announced he would not seek Opposition to his appointment came from Mayor Jack Burnet, who told clie Council on two occasions that he favoured the position being held open from a returned soldier, also from Councillors Reuben Jackson and Jud-=on Kennedy, who agreed with the Mayor. OLD CAT HOLLOW Take me back to Old Cat Hollow, where I spent my boyhood days. Where the bright sun guided everything that met my childish gaze, There on the hill, so nobly, stood one of knowledge's springs. Where we got an education by the rod's persuasive ring. Take me back to Old Cat Hollow--let me see the old school crowd Where old Johnston spoke in whispers, but the whispers they were loud. And where Peterson and Carswell and Wilson and McHale Taught the children new 'deas, when the old were growing stale. Old Grimes hi kept the tavern, on the corner next the lake, Where the boys used to gather, and proceed to irrigate. There Bill would do the fighting stunts, dug up for him by Nick, For it was a very husky man the brothers couldn't lick. O, those were happy days, those days so far away When to us boys, it seemed, the world was only made for play; O, the swimming and the skating, how our pulses they would thrill, When Joe Keeler ran the Navy, and old Niles he run the mill. All the old familiar figures to my memory come and go As remembrance traces backward, to the days of long ago; There comes even Aunt Rosie, whose cares would never cease If she lost sight of the gander that led away her flock of geese. You can tell the generation now, that Lakeport habitate, That they missed an awful lot of fun by simply coming late. They may can a few tomatoes, but that is very flow To the business that was done, when Dewey ran the show. Take me back to Old Cat Hollow, if I thought that I could find All the faces and the places as I see them in my mind; Take me back to Old Cat Hollow, when Life's Lesson I have read, But you need not hurry matters, take me back when I am dead. Note--The above poem was written some years ago by the late George Shields, one of the old-timers of Cat Hollow, when it was really "some hoi CARD OF THANKS WINTER --Mr. and Mrs. Harold Winter wish to thank their friends and neighbours for expressions of sympathy and condolence, acts of kindness and beautiful floral tributes extended to them in the loss of their dear little son, William George Winter. FEBRUARY 1, 1944 RATIONING TIME TABLE (Clip this out and keep available) COFFEE or TEA (Green)-- Coupons 14 to 29 inclusive now valid. Coupons El and E2 valid Feb. 17. Valid until declared void. Each good for 8 ozs. coffee or 2 oz. tea. SUGAR (Red)-- Coupons 14 to 24 inclusive now valid. Coupons 25 and 26 valid Feb. 3. Valid until declared void. Each good for one pound of sugar. BUTTER (Purple)-- Coupons 46 and 47 now valid. Expire February 29. Coupons 48 and 49 valid Feb. 3. Expire February 29. Each good for VStb of butter. MEAT (Buff)-- Coupons pairs 35 and 36 now valid. Coupon pair 37 valid Feb. 3. Coupon pair 38 valid Feb. 10. Expire February 29. Each pair good for 1 to 2V£lb meat PRESERVES (Orange)-- Coupons Dl to Dll now valid. Coupons D12 and D13 valid Feb. 3. Valid until declared void. Good for preserves, sweet spreads or sugar (see chart). AUCTION SALES -by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Friday, February 11th, 1944, at 1 pm. Household effects, farm chatties, the property of Albert Breach, Ontario Street, Brighton, 1V£ miles south of C.N R. station. Wednesday, February 16th, 1944, at 1 p.m.--35 head of high grade Holstein cattle, springers, young cattle and pigs, the property of Mr. J. H. McKee, Murray Township, on Provincial Highway, 1 mile south of Wooler. Most any man will listen to reason if it's money talking.