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fcolbora THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, Tl URSDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1944 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. Baptist Church SPECIAL FAREWELL SERVICE Sunday at 3 p.m. SUBJECT: "A Good Text to Finish With" All friends invited to be present United Church, Colborne Rev. Geo. D. Campbell ........ Minister Mr. Floyd Edwards ................ Organist Mrs. C. McMullen ........ Choir Leader Sunday, June 25th-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship Speaker--Rev. R. A. Whattam, of Toronto. 7.00 p.m.--Evening Service. Subject--"All is Discovered." Monday-- 7.30 p.m.--Young Eeople's Union. Tuesday-- 4.20 p.m.--Mission Band. 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service. Thursday-- 8.00 p.m.--Choir Practice. iSalem United Church 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m.--Public Worship. All are welcome. Trinity Church, Colborne Canon H. O. N. Belford, B.A. Locum Tenens Sunday, June 25th-- 10.00 a.m.--Church School. 11.00 a.m.--Matins. . St. Peter's Church, Lakeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service. LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS j WALTERS--McDONALD Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne Rev. L. M. Smith, Minister Sunday, June 25th-- 10.00 a.m.--Church School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship. St. Paul's Church, Lakeport-- 9.45 a.m.--Morning Worship. Messages and music you will want vo hear. A warm welcome t all. Baptist Church, Wicklow Rev. Mr. Penner, Minister Service ........... 2 30 p.m. Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church Rev. H. L. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday, June 25th-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. A Missionary Program. 11.00 a.m.--Special Speaker-- REV. W. M. SHANTZ, M.A., Principal of the M.B.C. Bible School, Kitchener, Ontario. 7.00 p.m.--Evangelistic. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8.00 p.m. You are invited ! Emmanuel Faith Mission Rev. L. E. Rabbie, Pastor Sunday Services-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Morning Devotion--11.00 a.m. Evening Service--7.30 p.m. Friday-- Bible Study--8.00 p.m. Good music and singing. You are a stranger here but once. Free Methodist Church Castleton Rev. A. F. Ball, Pastor Sunday-- Sunday School--2.00 p.m. Preaching--7.30 p.m. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8 p.m. PRICES SET ON VEGETABLES FOR SALES BY HOME CANNERS Effective June 15, maximum prices have been set by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board for sales of tomatoes, corn, beans and tomato juice produced by home canners. The order establishes uniform prices for all sections of Canada in line with the ceiling for industrial canners. The new regulations apply to all canners with a yearly output of les than 10,000 pounds, and specify maximum prices for sales to wholesale distributors, retailers, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, institutions or camps and consumers. From Vernon Branigan Overseas, May 21, 1944 Dear Miss Padginton . I hope these few lines find you in the very best of health. As for myself, I can't complain as I am feeling very well. I am very sorry I haven't written you long before this, but you know for Ibe past few months I have been in a theatre of war haven't had much time to '.-all my I have met a few Colborne lads over here lately and they very often speak of you and you can be sure we all miss the home news which you used to send us so regular. We receivs mail and parcels quite regular, except for a few of mine. I just received two of my Christmas parcels a few days ago. Of course that is understandable as I have been moving about so much lately that I just seem to keep about two jumps ahead of it all the time. I am settled now in a Canadian medical centre as a medical orderly and like it very well. I am about to return to Canada very soon as a conducting orderly on a hospital ship, so you can look forward to a hand-shake and a short chat. I shall be more than thrilled to see mother and friends of my old home town. England is a very r.ice country and 1 had some very good times, but I may say I would not change it for Colborne. I spend two of my leaves in Scotland. It is a lovely place and there are some very interesting sights. I *hant tell you about that place they call sunny Italy, as I am not very much in love with it. Most of the Colborne lads are down there and doing a very good job For a long time they waited to get revenge on old Jerry, and now they are doing it in a big way. You can be sure they can take care of themselves and are keeping well and fit. Well, Miss Padginton, I believe I have said enougR for this time, so will say cheerio for now, and ^hope to see you in the near future. Sincerely yours, Pte. V. G. Branigan. From John Purdy Winnipeg, June 12, 1944 Dear Miss Padginton : You may have wondered if my papers have been following me. They surely have and I am always glad to get them. Although I did not send my new address on leaving Vancouver three weeks ago, it was because I foresaw that my stations would be of but short duration each. In that time I have been back to Brandon, thence io Swith Current, and am now ready tor the move to Wireless School as given in my address. Unfortunately this term at Wireless School is not for course, but for "useful employment" again. My newly selected trade is for Equipment Assistant, which seemed to be about the most favourable that ihe Selection Board had to offer. It requires a six weeks' course at Trenton, so in the course of a few weeks you should see me again in my more familiar haunts. I continue to follow all the home news as it arrives in the "Express" and enjoy the "Onword" very much I A quiet wedding of wide interest j took place at 8.00 o'clock on Saturday evening, June 17th, 1944, at the j home of the bride's parents, Edville, j when Dorothy Bernice, only daughter | of Mr. and Mrs. Lome McDonald, was united in marriage to P.F.C. Wilfred Ora (Bud) Walters of the United States Marine Corps, son of ' Mrs. Marie Walters, Covington Kentucky. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Harry Parry, of "Fellowship Lodge," Wellington, in the presence of the immediate relatives and near friends of the bridal couple. Pink and white Peonies and orange formed the setting for the were pink tea roses and orange All the attendants wore flower bandeaux in their hair, with the matron of honour wearing a petal pink shoulder-length matched her gown. Miss Lois Harper, Brighton, played ihe Wedding March and also accom-pained Mrs. Clarence Reddick, who PERSONAL Mrs. John Carter, Whitby, spent le weekend with Mr. and Harry arter. Mrs. F. J. McArthur, Brantford, pent Friday last guest of Mrs. W. Troop. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lee, Toronto, pent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. H. Goulding. Miss Blanche Turpin, Oshawa, spent fie weekend with her parents, Mr. nd Mrs. E. J. Turpin. Mr. Wm. Lowe-and son David, of )shawa, spent the'weekend with his ister, Mrs. Sarah Nelson. Trooper Clarke, Chatterson, Camp (orden, is spending a leave with his iarents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Chatter-on. Mrs. Allan Macdonald,", Shannon-ille, spent a few days with her 'iter, Mrs. E. O. Coyle, at the The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked lovely in a floor length gown of white' sheer. Her floor-length veil of tulle illusion, fell in graceful folds from a sweetheart halo of lace and she carried a bouquet of deep red American Beauty roses and -orange blossoms. She was attended by'Mrs. Lyle Chatten (nee Dorothy Walker) as matron of honour, and little Misses Marilyn and Carol Reddick as flower girls. The matron of honour wore a floor-length gown of petal pink net over taffeta and her bouquet was of pink tea roses, white peonies and orange blossoms. The little flower girls' frocks were of ™ powder blue organdie and their bou- ' >Pen^the weekend with Mrs. Pea- Mrs. C. E> Redfearn, Rochester, N. T., spent a few days with her hus-»and. Capt. Redfearn and Miss L. " Redfearn. igm. Garnet Haynes, R.C.N.V.R., if H.M.C.S. Dawson, is spending a ; 'urlough at the home of his parents, Wr. and Mrs. J. F. Haynes. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Peacock, son Don and daughter Linda, Belleville, :ock'£ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Post. Mr. Ed. Parker, Toronto, spent the ___[iveekend with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. which Joulding. Mrs. Parker, and son Grant :etflrned.home with Mr. Parker, after Mr. Lyle Chatten was best man. plying two weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Goslin and Mrs. Sherman and daughter, Helen, of fapanee, spent a couple of days last corsage of red roses, while Mrs. Walters, mother of the groom, chooJW. white silk jersey with corsage, of jtft roses. Out of town guests sang "Because I Love You Dear," jiveek guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. during the signing of the register. rarrell. Miss Dorothy Farrell accom-After the ceremony, a dainty buffet, )ainea them to Napanee and is re-luncheon was served by girls friends nalnS for a vlsit-of the bride. 1 Mrs- Wm. Sheldrick, Mrs. N. Shel- Mrs. McDonald, mother of the* £jck> Misses Ee"y and Ethel shel-Lride, wore printed silk jersey with. in<*> Mr. and Mrs. N. S McNally, , .. ITU) TV/rice Manrl PAnnnrc fV.« tnd Miss Maud Connors attended the graduation exercises at Wellesley hospital. Toronto, on Friday last, tahen Miss Ruth Sheldrick received |ier diploma as a Registered Nurse. W. Hose, Mr. Ernest Mc- Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Morga Miss Ruth Morgan, and Miss Lois Harper, all of Brighton; Mr. and Mrs. Folwell, Miss Margaret Burrows, and Mrs. Ketchinson of Belleville; ]\ and Mrs. Harold Colwell, Toronto. For travelling the bride wore powder blue dressmaker suit with matching hat and accessories. WAITE--CHAPMAN too. May I once again thank you for your kindness. Yours truly, R290181 A.C. 2 Purdy, J. G. No. 3 W. S., Winnipeg, Man. CROP CONDITIONS IN ONTARIO ARE VERY FAVOURABLE Crop conditions in Ontario at the present time are exceptionally favourable, according to J. D. McLeod, Director of the Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, Ontario Department of Agriculture. The weather has been very partial to excellent growth and germination and the general situa-is far ahead of what it was a year ago. Mr. McLeod also reports that the quality of seed which has gone into the land this year is exceptionally good. Last fall it was feared that there would be a serious seed shortage his spring but the holding of seed fairs throughout the province has brought out large quantities of excellent seed. Thanks to the splendid co-operation of the County Crop Improvement Associations, large quantities of excellent 1942 seed were brought out and were of . material assistance in meeting the farmers' These factors all combine to give expectations of heavy crops in Ontario this year. A hint is one of the few things never injured by being dropped. A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday afternoon, June 17th, 1944, at 3.00 o'clock, at Hilton United Church Parsonage, when Hazel Jean, daughter of Mrs. Roy Chapman and the late Mr. Chapman, of Dundonald, became the bride of Gerald Edgar Waite, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Waite, Edville. Rev. Dr. Treffry officiated. The bride was becomingly dressed in a street-length gown of powd< blue sheer and hat to match, with-. Navy accessories and a corsage of; pink roses. Mrs. Adele Peters, Colborne, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a turquoise gownf with white accessories and corsage of pink carnations. The groom was at-; tended by his brother, Mr. Glen The home of the bride's mother was beautifully decorated with pink and white peonies, where the reception was attended by thirty-five guests. The bride's mother received in Navy and white crepe, while the groom's mother chose mauve. . Immediately following the reception the happy couple left for Niagara' Falls and points west amid a shower of confetti and good wishes from many friends. On their return they will reside at Edville. BOARD RULES KEPT BY CANADIANS Ninety-five per cent of the people of Canada are "playing ball" as regards regulations of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, acocrding to a recent statement made by F. A. McGregor, enforcement administra- "Business men and consumers alike are observing the regulations because they know it's the decent thing to do," said Mr. McGregor. "They realize that with the country at war some restrictions must be imposed to prevent inflation and conserve materials and lhat in the long run rules make it better for everyone and help the war effort." Life-giving plasma journeys to the fronts in fibre shipping containers made from waste paper. _____irego'r,' Mrs. Arthur Kernaghan, iridv,Rev. L. M. Smith attended the jwnt meeting of the Peterboro Presbytery and Peterboro Presbyterial of the W.M.S., held in Grace Church, Millbrook, on Tuesday. The.occasion was the Golden Jubille of the Mill-brook W.M.S. C.W.A.C. BANDS TO VISIT COBOURG ON JUNE 30th Kingston, June 19.--The famous Canadian Women's Army Corps' twenty-six piece pipes and drums and the large military band made up of brass and wood instruments, will visit Cobourg on Friday, June 30th. The only all-women bands in the British Commonwealth odtside of the United Kingdom, they are at present on their second coast-to-coast tour in the interests of CW.A.C. recruting. 12.45 noon, the bands will assemble at the Armouries, and march ripng King Street to Victoria Park, where there will be an address of wfelapme by Judge J. C. M. German, aid "the bands ..will give a concert. Greatest ambition of auburn haired Pipe Major Lillian Grant, of Victoria,- B.C., leader of the Pipe and Drums, is to parade her girls down London's Piccadilly on the day of Victory. Playing the bagpipes since the age of 12, she was director of the Highland Lassies of Victoria until her enlistment with the CW.A.C. in September, 1942. Bandmaster Nadia Svarich, of Veg-reville, Alberta, leader of the Brass and Wood band, also had extensive musical experience before enlisting, ilolder of two musical degrees, the A. T.C.M. and the L.R.S.M., she stud-" conducting and bands organization at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, nnd tfcught for a number of years in Alberta. Seen in the parade will be "Susie," the leopard skin worn by Drum-Major Joan Turner, of Vancouver, B. C. A gift of the city of Lethbridge, Alberta, "Susie" has become such a favorfte wfHi the band that is was made official mascot. Buy r I War Savings Stamps AUCTION SALES COLBORNE STREET DANCE THURSDAY, JULY 6th At a well attended meeting of Colborne Street Dance Association Thursday evening, June 15th, the necessary arrangements for this year's dance were completed. There will be no admittance fee, but a charge of 5c will be made for "Jitney" dancing. Russ Creighton and his band and entertainers have tgain been engaged to furnish modern and old time music and splendid entertainment for young and older between dances. ' The usual committees were appointed to look after supplies, booths, lighting, directing traffic, etc. The numerous booths, games, etc. will give all an opportunity to enjoy one of the best street entertainments in the province. RECREATION CLUB ACTIVE IN CLEARING GROUNDS During the past few days members of the Recreation Club have been active in making extensive improvements to the local grounds. A great deal of work has been done by way of removing trees, rocks, mounds and filling in hollows. The grounds committee have ganized working bees and laid plans for further improvements. In the meantime several bowlers are enjoying the privilege of bowling on local lawns and Brighton Bowling Club has generously invited bowlers to join in their Jitney contests and home tournaments. COLBORNE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The regular meeting of Colborne Women's Institute was held in the town hall, Colborne, on Monday, June 5th, 1944, with the President, Mrs. Armstrong in the chair. The meeting opened with all singing the Institute Ode, followed by the repeating of "The Home Makers' Creed," taken from Home and Country. -- Friday, June 30th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. sharp--Household furniture and effects, including walnut and oak furniture, stoves, sewing machine, electtic washers, sprayer, etc.. the property of Mrs. May Roberts, Percy Street, Colborne. Terms cash. is well to be cheerful." After the usual business, our Red Cross convener, Mrs. McAdam reported 3 turtle neck sweaters, 6 toe caps, 2 helmets, 11 pairs of socks done for the Red Cross. We were pleased to receive s .letters from boys overseas, who had received chocolates or cigarettes from the Institute. The program was in charge of Mrs. MacGregor. The roll call, Why I Belong to the Institute, was very interesting as each member told just why they became members. One new member joined the Institute. Mrs. MacGregor gave a very interesting and inspiring paper on the District Rally at Castleton in May. Then we bad a little sing-song, "The More We Get Together." Mrs. Mackie gave a paper on Founding of the Women's Institute and told of how Mrs. Adelaide Woodless, of Stoney Creek, Ontario, first formed the Women's Institute on a cold February night in the year 1897, forty-seven years ago. Mr. Probert, one of our men of the village, gave us a very interesting talk on Stamps, from the first stamp to the present day stamps. He also showed us old stamps, even the early stamp made in 1840 and used in Canada in 1841. The members were very grateful to Mr. Probert for his kindness and found his talk very educating. Lunch brought a pleasant afternoon to close. There were 15 members present. Ladies, don't forget we have changed our picnic day to Tuesday, July 11th, at the home of Mrs. S. Cox. Let us all meet there and nave a good get-to-gether. Everybodw wel- TAKE RATION BOOKS WHEN VISITING Ration officials suggest that those visiting relatives and others for more than a day or two should take their ration books with them This will en-sble their hostesses, who may be hard pressed for supplies of rationed goods, to obtain the aditional supplies that are required. Loose coupons, should, however, be taken as they are valueless in the hands of consumers and cannot legally be tendered or acecpted for the purchase of rationed goods. It is further suggested that nurses and others continuously on duty in households should similarly take their ration books with them. Read the advertisements. They are addressed to you personally. COMING EVENTS Reserve this date--Thursday, July 6th, 1944--for the Colborne Street Dance. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL-- Under the auspices of Salem W. A., in the Church Hall, Salem, Friday, June SOth, 1944. Supper served from 6.30. Admission, adults 35c, children 20c. Everybody come ! Wicklow-Vernonville Women's Institute The regular monthly meeting of Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Rutherford, on Friday, June 30th, at 2.30 p.m. Please note change of day. Convener--Muriel Rutherford. Topic--Girls' Day. Roll Call--A high-light of District Annual. A pet or proverb. Lunch Committee--The Girls' Class Linen Shower for Russia Mrs. Edith Rogers and her assistants will be at the Red Cross Room, Colborne, Friday afternoon, June 23rd, Saturday afternoon and evening, June 24th, and Monday afternoon, June 26th, to receive linen, blankets, quilts, etc. for families in devastated Russia. In exchange for these gifts, the donors will receive tickets by which they may win one or more of forty valuable prizes. See list in window of the Red Cross Room ! THE WAYSIDE CHURCH "And I saw a little wayside church." --Grayson. Our Text-- "My Peace I Give Unto You." --Jesus Christ. Our Verse-- "Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace." --Whittier. Oure Sermon-- It does seem a bit out of place to talk of Peace in a world as full of 'ar as this. But God knows there ;n't anything that most of us desire more than peace. It's a want of all mankind. Can we believe, then, that it isn't a matter of our surroundings or even of what is happening to us that determines our peace. Imagine going into a world where Herod waved his bloody sword and knowing that the odds were all in favour of your getting beheaded or crucified--and yet--having peace in your soul. it's a matter," Jesus would say, of putting your trust in God and knowing that no matter what happens the story will end with God on the Throne and you under the shadow of His Wing. Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds you so much dread, Are filled with goodnes sand will break In blessings on your head. Our Prayer-- Our Father teach us that all things will work together for our good, if only we will love and trust Thee. Amen. BIRTHS TEAL--At Cobourg General Hospital, on Sunday, June 18th, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Teal, a son-Donald Russell. IN MEMORIAM BOWMAN--In loving memory ' of our dear mother, who left us June 23. 1927. There is an open gate at the end of the road, Through which each must go alone, And there is a light we cannot see; Our Lord reclaims His own. 3eyond which our loved we meet. -Ever remembered by her loving daughter, Jennie. CARD OF THANKS BLYTH--Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Blyth and family wish to extend their sin-appreciation and thanks to the friends and neighbours who so kindly send cards and flowers to Mrs. Blyth during her recent illness at Belleville General Hospital. FITCHETT--Mr. and Mrs. Norman Fitchett wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy and condolence extended by friends and neighbours during their bereavement. mm