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"PORT PERRY ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 1941 / sa SCUGOG About forty friends and neighbours prepared a surprise part and met at the home Irene Redman on Monday, - September 1st, who is to enter the Oshawa hospital in the near future to train for a nurse. The evening was spent playing games, community sing- ing was enjoyed with Mrs. T. Redman at the piano. Irene was then asked to occupy a'chair in the centre of the © room, and the following address was read by Harold Martyn, 8, previous school chum, Seugog, Sept. 1st, 1941 Dear Irene; - We, your friends, many 'of ..whom are former school - mates, have gathered here tonight on the eve of your departure to take up - your studies in your chosen work, We * -feel that it is a work of service for others. We have planned this oppor- tunity to give expression to the'high regard and affection in which you are held. We shall greatly miss your presence and the contributions yo "have made to our social life in the community." As secretary of our Club you have been faithful, also to our Sunday School and Church. Your service to the choir will be missed. You were always willing to add a ' musical number to our program by helping in a duet. You were horn and have lived all your life in this locality, and we regret your departure but we are glad you will not be far away and hope to see.you often. As accept this gift. May it remind you "that your friends of this community are deeply interested in you and are sincerely hoping that success and blessing may attend you in your work, Signed on behalf of the comunity. Elsie Reader then presented Irene with a lovely week-end case. Irene replying a few well chosen words. "A dainty lunch was served provided by the community. ---- eo "ONTARIO COUNTY BEEF CALF CLUB WINS AS A GROUP AT C. N. E, There were ALTE Shorthorn calves shown in the Boys' Calf Club Competition from © various counties surrounding Toronto, The Competi- tion was very keen, but the boys did an excellent job of exhibiting their * calves. Lance Benth, Oshawa, was 1st, while Llewellyn Richardson, Ash- AT Fit =3% ~ EUR At 1 ji burn, was 2nd, Robt. Flett, Oshawa,| - yaa was Te sh Joe Richardson, Ashburn, a was 9th. In the best group of three talves from each county, Ontario ~ County was 1st, with Lance Behth, Lance Buh won © and Robt. Flett. Lance Bgath won the showmanship prize in this class and was second as the best showman of any breed. The Dairy Calf Club was third as a group of three calves from 'each county. Four Holsteins from Ontario County were eshibited.. Ted Croxall, Uxbridge was 5th in the Holstein calf Club, while Douglas Hart, Uxbridge, was 3rd as showman in this class. Fifty-six calves were shown in this Holstein class. The boys from Ontario (County exhibiting * Holstein calves were Ted Croxall, Uxbridge; Douglas Hart, Uxbridge; Leonard Gray, Port «Perry; and Pant Pragelin, Port Perry. Myrtle Station Church service on Sunday evening -was conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. ! S. Gervan. His Scripture lesson was chosen from St. Luke 10:38-42, St. John 11: 1-46, Mr, Gervan's subject "das, "Followers of the' Christ", and the discourse was impressive and most interesting. An appropriate duet was sung by, Mrs. C. Harrison and Mrs. Gervan. 4 Sunday School opened with a fair "attendance after the holidays during August, Preparations are underway for the Rally. service on Sept. 21st, when it is expected a full attendance will be present to take part in the pro- gram which is always very interest- ing. kde "Sunday School next Sanday at the _ at 7.80 pm, ~~ Mr, and Mrs. David nam were, , visitors on the Exhibition grounds on * Tuesday of last week. * Marlene Barton who is living tem- : porarily with her. aunt, Miss Pearl Stinson, of Gorrie, visited with her father on Monday night of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Garside of To- ronto, visited on Monday of last week 'with Mr, and Mrs. John Grant, Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Magee, Oshawa, spent "Sunday - afternoon with Myrtle friends. Mr, and Mrs. Roy Britton of Smith's ally, visited last week with the mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. a token of our esteem, we ask you to regular hour of 1.46. _Chureh service : Sr ------------ ---------- ( ---- CE A Misses Evelyn and Phyllis Cross of Guelph, spent four happy days last week with Miss Beulah Cooper. Mrs. Robt, Chisholm visited in To- ronto on Tuesday of last week. While puttering in the garden on Monday morning we heard a gentle putt-putt-putt on the highway. Look- up we saw another demonstration of the conservation of gasoline. It was an ordinary bicycle with a little motor attached to it, travelling along at about fifteen miles an hour. The rider was an. elderly man---perhaps too old to get a permit to drive a car, He of the bicycle and seemed to be en- joying his trip as' h¢, gazed about at the changing country side. Mrs. Jean Stewart of Ottawa who is with her parents at the parsonage, is spending part of her vacation with friends in Millbrook. Mrs. Frank Holden of Toronto, called on Myrtle friends on Sunday evening, 5 "A.C. Harry Gervan of Trenton, was oy from Friday unti] Sunday night. He expects to be Honsty)ed on Mon- day to the Western coght for furthef training. | 7 / We. are pleased to report Allen Downy able to .be out again after iy weeks of confinement to his bed because of a dislocated knee, Mr, Frank Harrison, stationed tem- porarily at Leaside Jet., spent Sunday with hig family. Mr, and Mrs. Elwood Masters visit- ed with relatives in Bontypool on Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duchemin and Mrs, Duchemin Sr., of Toronto, Were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. D. Duchemin. * Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Johnson, of Oshawa, visited with relatives in Greenbank and Myrtle over the week- end. h had his luggage strapped to the back | SUNDERLAND A Reconsecration Service will be held in the Sunderland United Church on Sunday, September 14th, at 7 p.m. Parade at 6.30 of Returned Soldiers Boys' Band. Special speaker: Flight Lieutenant Ernest Herston, Chaplain, R.C.A.F.,, Camp Bordelf. = Following the: Chureh Service a 'Band Program of Sacret and Patriotic Music will be 'given in the Town Hall, Silver col- lection, half proceeds in aid of 'British War Victims' Fund, <> Re >P / - > ONTARIO Hndosts BOYS AND GIBLS WINNERS AT PETERBORO JUNIOR FAIR ' The Senior Department. of the Peterboro Exhibition has been can- celled for the duration of the war, but the Junior section, including Ontario, Victoria, Northumberland, Hastings, Prince 'Edward, Durham and Peter- 'boro Counties, was continued. this year. Several counties took exhibits of four calves from .each Calf Club to this Competition and made a very ex- cellent showing of Beef and Dairy Calves, A-Live Stock Judging Competition was held in connection with this Fair. Each Calf Club member was allowed to compete in this Competition, Har- vey Blackburn, Uxbridge, was the < Competition, while Joe Richardson of Ashburn, was third in the competition. Wilmot Croxafl, of Uxbridge, was first in the Dairy Calf Club Competi- tion, A Girls' Competitior was held, at which a large number from each county were represented. The Altona Girls' group, Gertrude Winn, Stouff- ville; Doris Baker, Claremont; and Grace Lehman, Claremont, were win- ners in the team domonstrations, and During. this week the: 1_children |- are gathering newspapers, magazines, catalogues and old aluminum ware for the Red Cross. To date they have been very successful. If they have not as yet called on you, they will be- fore the week is over. So have a gen- erous pile of papers ready for them if you hae not the aluminum. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs, Thompson of - Newmarket, and Mrs. Redfern of Calgary, were ce Sunday callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Thompson, Messrs. Jim and John Cook, Ray and Gordon Duff visited the Ex. on Saturday. ' ® Mrs. Chas. Cooper of Toronto, was and. Mrs. James Dickson. ~ Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Shortridge of Bondhead were Sunday visitors. with Miss L. O'Boyle. Spr. William MeCariney of Peta wawa camp was home with his family from Friday until Monday afternoon, On his return he expected to be sent to a camp on the eastern coast. Mr. and Mrs. John Lowrie, Mr. and 'Mrs, Wilfred VanDyke, Mr. and Mrs, Vincent, Misses Nellie Nash and Cora Harvey, al lof Oshawa, and Mrs. Painter of Timmons, were Sunday callers at the home of Mrs. F. Briggs. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hodgson of Oshawa, Mr, Robt. Hodgson, Toronto, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs, Norman Hughson, - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maw and Miss Thelma Briggs attended the Exhibi- tion on Wednesday of last week. The Women's Association will meet at the home of Mrs. A. Johnson on Wednesday aftermoon, Sept. 24th, Don't forget the Bingo and Dance to be held in Memory Hall on Friday evening, September 12th, under the, auspices of the Red Cross Branch. A large attendance out on Sunday to hear Rev. Mr, Btishell, a former pastor, There willbe no service next Sunday owing to Rev, Mr. Jenner be- ing on vacation, Mr. 'and Mrs, Jos, Ward, of Brook: lin, calling on relatives here recently. Mr. and . Mrs. Harold, Kerry and family attended -the Slack-Millman wedding on Saturday, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Thom, Mr. and Mis. Gordon Smith visited at Chistor Geer's on Sunday," Mr, Jack Walker spent the week end at lis home in Toronto. A 'number from here. attended the Oshawa Fair this week, PORT PERRY .-- FAIR -- September 26-27 a Sunday visitor-at thé tome of Mr : 'choosing as their topic, "Cotton Ac- cessories for 'the Club" Girls' Bed- room." A very keen interest is being shown in' Boys' and Girls' Club work in not only Ontario County, but in every County in the province. . It is an ex- cellent experience for boys under the nge of twenty-one in showing and judging good live stock. RE IN-SH E-H -S-° In spite of a busy season and scarcity of labor on farms Club work in Ontario County has been very ac- tive this year. The Achivement Days will be held at the various fairs this! fall. "PROSPECT | Miss. Mabel Niddery, R.N., Oshawa, is spending a few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, A. Niddery. Mr. Seigel has returned home from Toronto Hospital, much improved in health. Miss E. McClintock, of U.S.A. nos returned to her home -after visiting with friends in this community. Mrs. C. Wilson is visiting with friends in Oshawa. Mrs. J. Holliday and Mr, and Mrs, Jas. Cody and daughter, of Toronto, were visitors of Mrs, g. Webster on Sunday. The Woman's Adoontation meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Roy Corbman last Thursday with a num- ber of members and visitors present. A pleasant afternoon was spent. Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Martin and Miss Byam of Uxbridge, and Mr. P Meredith. of Camp Borden, were visit- ors of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corbman on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Avery and. daughter of Raglan, and Mr, and Mrs. Grant Wilson of Oshawa, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs, C, Wilson on Sunday. Mr. J. Barber of Oshawa, wishes to thank the Prospect community for their floral gifts and kind words for the late Mrs. Barber. Mr. Arthur Freeston of Meaford, and Mr. D, C. Christianson and Mr. J.~Tenman, formérly of "Saskatoon; no wof St. Thomas R.C.A.F,, spent the week-end with Mrs. F, Martin, Mrs, Meaford, after spending a week with her sister Mrs. F. Martin. A-church meeting was held at_the home of Mr, L. Diamond on Monday evening to arrange for the Thank Offering which will be held the last Sunday in October, EPSOM Ferns and gladiolus, formed the floral setting at the home: of the bride's parents, on Saturday, when Norma Iline Millman, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Millman, became thé bride of Roy Edwin Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Slack, of Stouff- ville. Rev. Albert Bushell officiated, ve and Civil Guardsmen, led by Omemee|: winner of the Beef Calf Club Judging A. Freeston 'has "returned home to and Jean Bushell played the wedding music, The bride was given in marriage by | ¢ her father and wore an afternoon dreds of white miracle crepe, and car- ried a> nosegay of roses and white gladiolus, Miss Phyllis Campbell of Oshawa, wearing a pink flowered sheer and carrying a nosegay of roses and carnations, was matron of honour, and Mr, John Millman, brother of the bride, attended the groom "A cate tion for fifty guests was held immediately following the cere- mony. k For travelling the bride wore blue sheer with white accessories, and after a, motor trip through the' Miiskoka district, Mr. and Mrs. Slack. will re- side in Oshawa. RL ly The Epsom Euchre Club held its 21st meeting in Memory Hall, Utica, on Thursday night, September 4th. There were twelve tables of euchre. The ladies' prizes, donated by Miss Aileen Harper, were won by Mrs.-D. Prentice, first; and Mrs, Gordon Tay- lor, consolatién. The men's prizes donated by Charles Geer, were/won by Herb. Hockley, first; and' Jack Crosier; consolation. The hall was rented for the night by Finley Munro. Wilson Gerrow ,and Ralph Wilbur. Proceeds $10.76 for Telegram War Victims' Fund. This brings the total money sent to the fund to $300.00, The next meeting 'of the Club will be held at Utica Memory Hall, "on Thursday, Sept. 18th. The hall, prizes and everything needed is being given by Mr. and Mrs. Neeson, Epsom. 'Gentlemen 26c., ladies to provide the lunch. Proceeds for B.W.V.F. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Platten of Oshawa, spont Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Clark. and Margaret, of Stouffville, also Mrs. WwW. A. Cook, of Uxbridge, at Robert 'Clark's on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Asling and Patricia visited in Lindsay on Sunday. Mrs, McConnell and Mrs, Mortimer, Norman and Mrs. Prentice. with Olive Wilson, : Rev. A. Bushell, Mrs. Bushell a Jean, were week-end visitors here, Rev. Mr. Bushell had charge of the Sunday services. , the week-end at their summer home. Mr. M. Gormley of Kinsale and daughter Aileen, of Toronto, were at Walter Rogers' on Sunday. SCUGOG Marriage Feast (but) no one came. That little word (but) is very handy; pews to preach to. of worship is very promising. Mr. Milton Demara and Mr, Alan Aldred accompanied Miss Grace De- Johnston to the home of her parents They had a wonderful time. The the past week end. The Instituté Girls had a very suc- Mr. and Mr. Harold Wright, Donald | = of Toronto, were week-end visitors of Miss Marion Clark spent Sunday Mr. and Mrs, Neeson were down tor a The text for last Sunday was the (but) there are not so many empty The regular place mara and her friend Miss Muriel Mr. and Mrs. O. Johnston, at Maple Island, for the Labour Day week-end. girls have been visiting on Scugog for Garter, who gave a very appropriate motto. Doris Clark gave a vegetable contest followed" by a reading by! Audrey Ploughman, The Roll. Call was answered by many good health | rules, The new project for the girls is a "Hope Chest" on which tickets will sold for the War Victims' Fund. It was decided have a dance on October 8rd. A real lunch was then served which all enjoyed, Then a hich-hike to Port Perry for the, evern- | ing. ' Mrs, J. L. Sweetman and Allene were in Toronto .on Friday visiting her husband - who is leaving - for Trenton along with others. Mr. and Mrs, H, Carnochan and children of Myrtle visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mark on Sunday: - Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Samells, Jean and Donna, "and Miss Lachin, the Centre teacher who is staying there, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Reader. On Wednesday afternoon of last week twelve Red Cross workers met at the Town Hall and quilted a couple more quilts for the refugees in Britain. bg Mr, Bruce. Oke, of Port Perry, was the guest of Mr. Owen Readér on Sunday. ) : Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lee has re- turned from their pleasant honeymoon and are visiting around for the rest of the week before settling in their new home. Mrs. D. Hope found a freak cucu ber. It is just the shape of an ear syringe, about 6% inches long. A new flag pole has been erected in the Town Hall yard and the flag waved in the breeze on Septeriiber 8 for the first time. The Town Hall door has had a fresh coat of paint. It looks much better. 'A Mule Canot Pull, While He Is Kioking, He ER Kick, \ While He Is Pulling. NEITHER CAN ANY ONE OF US "The FIRESIDE = PHILOSOPHER' 9y ALFRED 81008 Be sparing with your advice, : e. 0 0 3 Better 0 be refined th than beautitul. Nothing is more certain than uncer tainty, LJ . [ id The spirit travels where the mind can: not reach, o ¢ Greatness 'ih thought-or deed speaks for {tself, ; y 0 ,® eo 0 Some folks get sick worrying about their health, : * 0 cessful meeting on Saturday after- noon at the home of Miss Florence You're no use to yourself if you! 'ro of no use to others. BRITISH PILOT'S8'EXPLOIT: _ Many Tales are told. of the daring and courage of the British R.AF.- 'personnel, and. this illustration tells the story of a British Fighter pilot who was snatched from the Germans. 'the R.A.F, sweeps. over Northern France. canes were in action beyond the French coastline, an-R./A.F. Lysander wag cruising above the Channel waters and had a "front seat" view of- a fight between the British planes and German Messerschmitts. Several of the German planes were sent hurtling to destruction and, during a dogfight, a British pilot found jt necessary to bale out. The' Lysander . Dilot realized his colleague would land on enemy territory and that quick action was needed. Making sure there were no Germans near, he quickly landed the easily manoeuvrable Lysander, and it took the grounded pilot only a few seconds to free himself from the parachute and climb into the Lysander, Soon he was on his way home--to fight another. day. The- Lysander is a monoplane very useful for' scouting. It can g0 230 miles per hour and also 'hang about" ifn the air at low speed, has extremely low landing speed and can be on the"ground in about 200 yards, AN ARTIST'S IMPRESSIONS This incident occurred in one or While Spitfires" and Hurrl- Port Perry Saturday, Sept. 27. $1500. 00in Prizes $250.00 for Trials of Speed Two Classes--2.17 and 2.27. RUSS CREIGHTON and His ENTERTAINERS AT NIGHT GRAND CONCERT in the Town Hall 50% of Net Proceeds in Aid of War Work Ce ------ R. D. WOON, Sec's W. F. THOMPSON, Pres.. | Coal Transportation a Real Problem ORDER EARLY Transportation on coal is-becoming more severe éach. month. We have our orders placed for four months ahead. Kindly co-operate in. this effort and have 4our coal ordered ahead so as we can ~ fill: your coal hin off the car. This means a 16% : saving 10 you hetween now and October the 1st. LAKE SCUCOG LUMBER & COAL CO., Phone 240w. LIMITED" -- DELICIOUS -- BREAD and PASTRY For all round GOODNESS our Bread and Buns are the Best. We have everything in the liné of Cakes, Pies, Pastry, ete, to satisfy that Hungry Appetite -- JUST CALL -- JEMISON'S BAKERY. THE HOME OF GOOD BREAD AND PASTRY Phone 93, Port Perry. WINTER| 1S COMING * Are you prepared? Is your house in good shape to stand the winter blast? Now is the time to look after your roof--take stock of your storm sash-- check your storm doors, and most important, look into the matter of insulation. Why waste fuel by trying to heat the whole "out-of-doors"; . ~ 'We are prepared to assist you. Just phone us for information and quotations. 'REESOR'S FUEL & LUMBER - Phone 73w PORT PERRY, ONTARIO | ! Byer Baking Service IS OFFERED YOU IN GREAT VARIETY BY CANADA BREAD CO., LIMITED PORT - PERRY, ONT. a wy ~