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

SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher. PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONT. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 1941 va LY Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. 6 cents a single copy' subscription expires EDITORIAL "Buck Is the patriots boast, Sew we ream: His ann boat vouaiey ever is at home. GETTING ALONG "WITHOUT GERMANY Germany not only considers herself indispens- ible, but of paramount importance, 'Can the world get along: without her? That is the question which the Allied peoples and lovers of human freedom must answer in the years to come, Shall we continue to placate the bully ? Or shall we ostracize her and plan our business with- out reference to Germany? Ten years ago Germany said: "The Hoover debt-holiday plan in 1931 was to protect two billions of American money in Ger- many, for now America is bound by what Ger- many owes her to be Germany's political friend." The worst of it was that American capitalists agreed to Germany's statement of the case. They could not afford to let their debtor die, so they gave her a new lease of life, Germany built her- self anew with the aid of American capital. + And now Germany is paying her debt in another style --the only style' of. which her present leaders seem capable, The hundreds of millions of dol- lars which American spent to bolster up Ger- many were ill spent. What has Germany to offer as her contribution to humanity in the future? What has she that we cannét do without? Those arg questions that will require serious consideration in the future. And the next question is how mfch we: shall be willing to pay for what she can contribute? Of her past contributions there is no question. In music, literature and research Germany has . given much, set an astounding pace. Her music, literature, and research have done - their work, and have set forward civilization by inspiring other peoples to.greater and nobler effort. Bit her world domination ambition and her blind belief in brute force, have stopped the very work that had been promoted by her better. self. .If Germany is to be of value to the world; if she is to be essential to the 'good of humanity she must face in a different direction. Failing that we must learn to get along without her as an asset in world economy; 'filling up the de- ficiencies in' our democracies; and refusing to pay big prices for valuable German service that can . ony come to humanity when world domination is abandoned and -world service becomes the guiding " star of this gifted pgople. No more must it be allowed that democratic arms manufacturers may supply our enemies with equipment to kill our sons; and with- money sup- plied by our people to fit an army for our con- quish, In patient plodding, determined, and ~~ efficient preparation for world domination she has . : THE INFLUBNCE 0 OF THE NEWSPAPER It is unlikely that the vast influence of the newspaper on the life of the community in which it is published is realized by any great number of its readers. They look to it for the news of the community; they consult it for dates and hours of 'meetings of all kinds--church, business, fra- ternal organizations, college lectures, school en- tertainments, agricultural developments, and all gatherings, "= ' . They depend upon it to keep them informed of special bargains in the mercantile establishments. They also expect it to give them entertainment and take their minds off the sordid news of the WATS. . Subscribers may criticize some of the features of 'their newspaper when they forget that it is printed for the entire public, and not for this group or that, and that its purpose is to give all elements in the community a feeling that it 'is their newspaper and interested in all of them, or they may laud its broad principles and the ser- vices it renders their town or city, But they seldom take time in a busy world to realize fully the enormous influence the newspaper exerts in the lives and on the opinions of its readers who make up the greater part of the population of the region in which it is published. The newspaper upholds all religious and edu- cational causes by giving them much' publicity in its columns. It works hard for welfare enter- prises and through its news columns and its . editorial page is of vast assistance in persuading citizens to lend their support to these important community efforts, The newspaper seeks to come near to its read- ers and the place it holds in their estimation is evidenced by the rush to get "the paper" first when the paper comes aff the press. Father or mother or children hasten td find that which inter-- ests "them - 'most, whether it-be local or provincial or national political happenings, society notes, - information on home-making and housekeeping, agricultural news or whatever. One paper is scarcely. enough for.a family of eager readers." And all the while the newspaper is quietly ex- erting its influence on the .community, boosting what it knows will be for the benefit, present and future; condemning: what is bound to work for its decadence. The good news paper honestly tries to use what it knows must be its power in the community for the continual improvement of. _ that community in all Scpatimgnis of its normal life. No thoughtful person can deny the power of "the press nor the part it plays in making local history, and one can wisely make light of that power. : _y Thompson, and are moving in this "| and Garry, of Toronto, spent the week = : x Packing Case Efficiency From The Ford Times It takes exactly ten minutes to build a packing case to house a 2 vehicle. It is ten minutes of a _ordinated effort which accomplishes what a carpenter: working by himself would take twenty-four hours: to duplicate. The packing case production system is a model of engineering' ingenuity especially when It is remembered that 200 military vehicles are packed' each "day involving the work of 1,100 men. In 1941 approximately 60 million board feet of lumber will be required : / for these cases, most of which is Can- *~ adian spruce. At first glance this looks like a great waste but it is actually a boon to the Mother Country who reclaims every bit of the lumber and puts it for the second time into - essential defence work. Thus all the packing cases that leave Windsor f serve a double purpose, Similar sal- J vage on incoming shipments at Wind- sor saves one-half million feet of lumber per month, ~~ . In addition to the lumber, many other packing materials are used-- auch as nails, steel strapping for hold downs, and reinforced waterproof a aan \ 1} paper. Five tons of steel strapping il "are required each day for hold downs 'securing cases on flat cars. Also ! tons of nails--one hundred kegs-- : ' are driven into cases each day, some 'by autamatic machinery but many by the old familiar claw-hammer swung by the arm muscles of fast workers, Extraordinary precautions are taken to assure vehicles and parts ar- riving in perfeet condition, Inside surfaces except the bottom, are lined with reinforced waterproof paper. Top outside is also so protected. Two T¥easons prompt this: first, exposure to weather on the way--many open deck loads are carried on the Great Lakes; second, to ensure that the vehicle will _not be harmed during storage on sid- ings and open docks while awaiting trans-shipment -- as many as 4 or 6 different handlings en route. . Before the vehicle is packed pro- tective measures are-taken to guard against sea air entering the motor and corroding sensitive parts. While the motor is still running it inhales a quarter pint of internal anti-rust solution, } All unpainted exposed "parts are painted with _anti-rust, all openings sealed to exclude sea air. Some de- tachabzle assemblies, carburetor, gen- erator and other items are sealed in waterproof paper and included in the case. Parts that cannot be .treated with anti-rust, such as automotive electrical parts and cloth covered wire, are also sealed in waterproof paper. Final touches in the speedy creation of the cases include the stencilling V for Victory, Ford Motor Company of .Canada "Limited, type of vehicle, and destination." War mechanical transp -t is sub- jected to many exacting conditions. Army vehicles must be so built that they can speed, heavily loaded, over unfamiliar, rough, shell-pocked. ter- rain; 'mud- and- sand, often-under ex- posure from enémy fire,- Under such 'circumstances the four-wheel * drive adds to the factors that make for suc- cess. And' it was the tough little Rzeppa Joint--a mere handful of com, plicated ingenuity--that solved one of the most serious problems of mech- anized warfare and enables the motor to deliver its power directly to the front wheels as well as the rear, so that they could pull the vehicle out of almost any difficulty that would other- wise "bog them down". EE ti a TRAINED FOR TOUGHNESS The Halifax Mall recently published an article descriptive of the training received by Canadian soldiers: Part of the - article says: "This afternoon I saw them rehearse a sham battle for Tuesday night display-'(at the Lunen- burg County Exhibition). It would scare you to watch it. I pity Hitler's boys if these Irishmen ever come face to face with them in combat. The Irish soldiers tell me that all the Can- adian boys get the same vigorous training." Among those taking paft in the sham battle was George Dodsley, of borg Perry, Myrtle Station - Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thompson moved to, their new home in Oshawa on Thursday. They have been residents in the village for the past sixteen years and Mr. Thompson has carried the rural mail since he retired from the farm work. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have taken an active part in church work; he as a member of the board for several years, and she as a member of the different women's organizations. Until Jack became a member of the Dominion Bank staff in Oshawa, a year ago, he took an in- terest in Sunday School and Young Peoplé's activities and -also sang in the 'choir, Mr, and Mrs,- Thompson will be greatly missed. - We extend to them our very best wishes as they go to their new home and take up new activities, We also hope to see them often after they have become adjusted to their new surroundings and new friends, for it is said, that "old friends are the best friends." : On Wednesday morning a train of éight passenger coaches carrying soldiers, passed through here . en route to an eastern point. Mr, and Mrs, A. V. Swail let on Fri- day morning for a motor trip to Thed- ford Mines, Que., where they are visit- ing with, relatives. Mr, John Grant, the general post- master at the south end-of the village, ES 'that country is Canada, No enemy has invaded "Greater thin all our esses Sep e Sep e e ep op ep ep ng wp oo ee pu 0 0 0 eg mes a Saturday ~ Thanksgiving If ever a country had cause for thanksgiving, the spirituul awakening that has been forced "upon us'by the world war tragedy. Our self- centered complacency has been shaken, and we have been challenged to become the cham- pions of human freedom, 'What shall it profit aman if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul, or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" \ We suffer no famine, our shores, material blessings, is 1s Apple Day Any day, any time you can depend upon the Port Perry Troop of Boy Scouts and where needed. turn to show our appreciati to "do a good turn' when On Saturday next it will be our on of this continued good community service. The Scouts are geing to stage an "Apple Day" and they will be asking you to buy their "fine fruit. This is your opportunity to do a good turn. is under doctor's care at time of writ- ing but we hope to see him about his work again in a few days. Mrs, Helen Mitchell is visiting with her parents at their home in Oshawa. Mr. Frank Lewis and his sister, Miss Viola Lewis, of the Brooklin vicinity, have bought the house and two acres of land from Mr. Roy week. We welcome them to our village. . . Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cooper, Doug. end with W. J. and Mrs. Cook, Mr. David' Duchemin has made a nice improvement in the appearance of his house By a coat of paint. Mrs. Ed. Fisher, of Ashburn, spent a couple of days last week with her daughter Mrs. Archie. Parrinder. Mr. and Mrs. Currie of Toronto, visited on Salunday with their son David. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tordiff of Brook- lin, were callers in the village on Sat- urday. Mr. and Mrs, Will Lantz and Miss Brown, of Toronto, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. O. Lane. The "gentlemen of the community who can sing are invited to gather inh the church basement on Friday even- ing at 8 o'clock for practice in prep- aration for the annual Thank Offering services, which will be held on Sunday, November 2nd. If you cannot sing, tell some one you know who can, to come, ! Mr. and Mrs, Ewart Dunn and fam- ily of Oshawa, were Sunday visitors with Harold and Mrs. Stredwick. . Mr. W. Eyers of Hawkestone has been with his son, Mr. Albert Ayers for the past week, altering and adding improyements to his chicken houses! Mr.7and Mrs. Cecil Walsh had re- latives from the U.S.A. with them over the week-end. Sgt. Frank Manderson of the R.C. A.F. who has been home on furlough, left on Wednesday. "He -is doing patrol duty on Canada's Western coast. Mr. Harvey Perrin. of. Toronto, who has been with his pdrents for a short time_has returned to his home. Mrs. J. Morden, Mr. and Mrs. E Morden and Betty, of Parry Sound, were visitors on Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Bradley. Rev. R. H, Wylie of Columbus, oc- cupied the pulpit on Sunday evening in the absence of the pastor, Rev. G.8. Gervan, through illness. Service next Sunday at 7.80 p.m., when Rev. W, J. H. Smyth of Port Perry, will be the speaker. Help Help! More knitters wanted! Myrtle unit of the Red Cross Branch has some fine knitters, but not enough. They are taxed to their utmost and then some, trying to keep abreast of the quotas sent from headquarters. We must always keep in mind the fact that, were it not for the mén on active duty overseas, we perhaps, would not be enjoying, as we do, our freedom and all that it means to us. The pre- serving, pickling -and jelly making is over, so let us make a special effort to do our share in supplying the neces- sary comforts for our soldiers, sailors and air-men, which, now that winter is coming on, are very urgent. A quota has been sent us, a heavy one, and unless more knitters will volunteer to help us, we shall have to ask that it be cancelled for a smaller one. Any- one who can knit and-will offer his or 'her services, -will be gladly. accepted by the unit. The following articles were received last week: 6 scarves, 6 alternative. caps, 6 pairs two-way mitts, 2 sleeveless sweaters, 16 pairs socks. The shipment from the Myrtle branch will be listed in next weeks' issue Don't forget the War Victims' party in Memory Hall, Utica on Fri- day evening, October 10th. The anniversary services held here last Sunday, October 6th were well attended both afternoon and evening. The proceeds amounting to about $90. We are-sorry to lose some of our vilage people who have moved to other places for the winter months. Mr. and-Mrs. Chas. Clark have moved to Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Will Swinson and family to Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kerry and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. H. Kerry on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Noble and sons also Mr. awd Mrs. Lorne Wagner and baby at Mr. and Mrs. L. Wagner's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Page were at Mr and Mrs. A. Christie's on Sunday. Mr, Ivan Rogers and Mr. George MacLean ,of Oshawa, spent the week end in- Montreal and Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Neeson and friends Mr. and Mis. Cracknell spent the week end at their summer home here. There will be no service next Sun- day evening." Tt has been withdrawn due.to Greenbank Anniversary. --Mr. and-Mrs. Roy Slack visited the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millman, on Sunday. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Charles Bowles over the death of her brother Mr. John Conlin, Lucan, Ont. "Miss Ruth Lee, Greenbank, with Mr. and Mrs, Joe Wilson, Sunday after- noon. ' ------ PP = ARE YOU A BRIDE? If so your name is changed and it will be necessary for you to have a new registration card made out. Apply to the National Registrar, at Ottawa, giving new name and address. This is bik ical | games, .SCUGOG Grows .an 18-inch Sunflower' Who can beat an 18 inch sunflower head grown by Roy Hope? Sunday, October 12th will be Thank Offering services for the Head Com- munity. Rev. M. A. Irwin, B.A,, B.D of Whitby, will be the guest speaker for the day, at 11 a.m, and 7.30 p.m, The children's choir 'will furnish the singing which will be enjoyed by all. There will be a mixed adult choir in the evening. Everybody invited. / No Sunday Schools on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Carter will entertain Group five of the Women's Association at-their spacious home on Tuesday, October 14th. Mrs. R. Héod and Mrs, K. Ploughman will prepare the program, Everyone invited, especially the h&usbands. The Institute girls met on Saturday afternoon at Stephenson's Point -in the upper storey of the boathouse and got a good start on their blue and yellow star: quilt, which thei are making for the lope chest. Miss D. Joblin then conducted a number. of which were followed by n paper chase and treasure hunt. Miss Olive Brown was again the lucky one to find the marshmallows. A lovely lanch was then served and a hitch hike was made to Port Perry. Oct. 24 was set for the Institute Dance the proceeds for War Victims' Fund. Tuesday, September 30th was a very rainy day but it did not keep twelve of the W.A. members home from at- tending the W.A. meeting at Prince Albert Church. A good program was given by the hostesses, and all enjoyed the supper served in the basement as was the social half hour with old ac- quaintances, * . Mr. and Mrs, Irvin Johnston and Carrie of Mariposa, spent, a few days with her sister Mrs. W. Savage, also her nieces Mrs. C. Hardy and Mrs. D. their nephew Mr, Laverne Martyn, « guests of her cousins Mr. and Mrs, F. | Jackson, of Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Reader with friends in Nestleton, on Sunday, Mr. Kenneth Hope is spending this week with his sister Mrs, Frank Real at Blackwater, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schell have moved to their home in Port Perry, '| and her mother Mrs. Pettit will make her home with them, We are sorry that Mr. Frank Pettit is still 'in the hospital in Oshawa. Miss Dorothy Joblin and friends Mrs. Coates, Miss Murray and Miss Clark, of Pickering, spent a pleasant week end at the parsonage. The 8th birthday of little Eva Pearce was celebrated at her cousin's, Miss Phyllis Tetlow, on Saturday afternon, October the 4th. Isobel Flewell, Lois Jeffrey, Kay Prentice and Mary Lou Pearce were the guests. a lovely supper with the birthday cake as an attraction. Many: happy returns to Eva. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reader on their recent mar- ringe, Mr. Albert Kent, is another of our young men to join the army to beat Hitler. E Several of 'the men have returned to work at the General Motors plant Stewart 'Mark and Harold Martn. -Mr. Geo. Hood is holding an auction sale on October 13th," Birthday greetings to Norman Sweetman on the 9th and his sister Rena on the 10th; Leonard Hope on the 11th, Mrs. J. A. Sweetman on the 12th, Margaret Bratley on the 13th, Roy Hope on the 14th, Roy Dodsley on the 16th, 16th, Jimmie Chamberlain, - Dorothy Graham, the 20th, and Joyce Tetlow - the 22nd. Mrs. C. Wannamaker actompnied her sister Mrs. E. H. Gerrow and her husband to thejr cottage on Platten's Hope. They were accompanied by. Island on" Sunday. jective, that greedy, of great The war goes on with advance and retreat on the battle lines between Russia and Germany. The war seems to have settled down to a grim winter fight, with Moseow as the German ob- - But the real menace to Gemany' S much advertised world conquest is the seething unrest in the lands that 'have already been "conquered" (7). "Talking Points" says:-- long experience in working against for- eign masters, the Czechs have develop- ed the 'go slow' method into a fine art: In an important industrial works a fyle containing an order for Germany mysteriously disappeared, and it was a week before the loss was discovered: production was held up for a week © Another fyle containing orders to be cancelled was mislaid, and for two full months the entire works continued to turn out useless parts. As one Czech said; thousand years to get our freedom last time. We're used to fighting that way." No such test has come to our. peo- ple as yet, and many have not learned careless selfishness-can be elp to Hitler, and a great menace to the safety of Canada. "From 'It took us one Mr, and Mrs, Cétil Fralick were the Many games were enjoyed followed by at Oshawa--E. Ploughman, O. Jeffrey, -. George ,Dodsley on- the - OD re . rs > ane