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SOS SARE > Rat an Si, - Ee Pa A % Port. Porvry WELCOME VISITORS Mr. F. C. Dawes, of Toronto, and his brother, Mr. Will Dawes, of Port- age la. Prairie, were guests. of Mr, and Mrs. W. M. Letcher over the week end., Mr. Will Dawes has been a resident of Portage la Prairie for «+ many" years. Both these gentlemen + spent their boyhood in Port Perry. Myr. and Mrs. have been visiting Perry and vicinity. Hanover on Monday, Flying Officer Joel Aldred, of the R.C A.F,, Trenton, was in town for the week end. Town Clerk G. F. Manning was in Toronto on Friday of last week se- curing notable talent for the great Victory Loan Ice Carnival to be held on Monday, February 23rd. This will be a wonderful event and will serve us Port Perry's Victory Loan Beacon. Mr. Bruce Herdman and lady friend of Toronto, Miss Winnifred Hughes, and Mr. Floyd Hughes, of Fort Erie, were in town on Saturday. Mrs. Douglas Lade, of Toronto, spent the -week-eml with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Balfour. Miss Ethel Cook is visiting in To- ronto, for a few days. AC2 John Leahy left for New York R.C.AF, Precision Drill Squad of No. 1 Manning Depot, under the command of Squadron Leader L. J. Dyte. While in New York they put.on their dress "demonstration twice in Times Square, and in Madison Square Gardens. They returned to Toronto Friday night and went to Ottawa Saturday to open the Second * Victory Loan Campaign in _ that city. Mac Beare, Hanover, friends in Port They returned to YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION "The Young People's Union held a meéting on Tuesday evening, which opened with . the Invocation hymn followed by prayer by Margaret Day. Marion Sweetman read the Scripture; the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted; the roll was called and collection taken. Bill Hayes gave a reading and this was followed by a hymn. Mr, Sam Cawker. was guest speaker, He had chosen for his - topic "Aspects of Christian Citizenship.' He stressed "the point "that "we should read Tour Bible more and follow the teachings of Christ in our daily lives. Miss Evelyn Guy, who was convener of the meeting, thanked Mr. Cawker for his most interesting address. Then a hymn was sung and everyone re- peated theMizpah Benediction. A few games were played and the evening ended with the singing of the National Anthem. Next Tuesday night-we are enter- taining the Young- People of Seagrave Church. EVENING AUXILIARY OF W.M.S. The regular monthly mecting-of the Evening Auxiliary was held in the|considered as not very great." School Room of the United Church, Port Perry, on Wednesday, Feb. 10th with the President, Mrs. Colbear, pre- siding. The 4th chapter of the Study Book was given by Miss Stovin, en- titled "The Chinese_People Rise", A piano number by Mrs. J. E. Jackson was mueh enjoyed. Lunch was served and the usual social half hour spent. JUNIOR WAR WORKERS The regular meeting of the Junior War Workers will be held at the home of Mrs. Bernard Koch, on the evening of Tuesday, Feb'y 24th. _ Business meeting. BOY SCOUT NEWS At last week's meeting, cight more' boys were invested and became Ten- derfoot Scouts. After the investiture 'an order of Scout equipment. was un- packed and distributed. ~The Troop -is-still-collecting -waste paper, metal and rags. There will be a meeting as usual on Friday evening at 7.30. and al 7, / NEGEN i} PATHEATRE = Ex OSHAWA [ie A FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATRE © So paying all week 3 Sergeant York' Walter Brennan. "Gary Cooper Joan Leslie, REVIVAL, Friday-- Paul Muni, in "HUDSON'S BAY" Gene Tierney HELP BUY A BOND--TODAY This week, the Entire Receipts of this theatre will be used to purchase the new Victory Bonds MONDAY, for three days ROSALIND RUSSELL DON. AMECHE KAY FRANCIS, in The Feminine Touch Van HEFLIN, Donald MEEK, ' a \ Starting Thursday for 3 days, the scream of the year-- | BETTE DAVIS Monty Woolley ed (he's "The Man") ANN SHERIDAN, in The Man Who Came to Dinner '--and stayed for six months-- i PORT PERRY LIONS. MEET Friday evening was regular meet- ing time for Port Perry Lions. The occasion was graced by the presence of a number of visitors, including Mr. I". C. Dawes, of Toronto, Mr, Wm. Dawes, of Portage la Prairie; Reeve Leteher, and Mr, R. J. Harper. After dinner Lion Will Chapman who presided; brought business before the members, Two items of interest were dis- cussed. First the matter of speed signs" on, the front street, warning motorists of the proximity of a school and the need for moderate speed. In the discussion it was stated that three drivers had been repeatedly re- ported for exceeding the speed limit. It was also stated that action in this matter is likely to be taken by the Provincial Police. Lion Roy Cornish was instructed to proceed with: the erection of suitable signs in conjunc- tion with the Council. The general strength of Port Perry: Police Force for some years past was day Mr. W. Dawes said that there certainly was a time when Port Perry Police were strong enough to suit him. He could well remember being "pinched" by Robert McKnight for Aiding his bicycle on the sidewalk, Of | course that was in "the good old days" when wooden sidewalks offered adventure to the bicyclist. Mr. Harper gave a brief talk on the necessity for the New Victory Loan. This was followed by a homely reminiscent talk by Mr, F. C. Dawes, ' who evidently loves to come to Port | Perry; -and-- whose memories of his boyhood here are pleasant. Mr. Dawes' cup, which he had pre- sented through the Lions Club for Midget hockey, was on the table. Lion Roy Cornish told how this gift had stimulated hockey among the midgets, thirty of whom have been wider his training on Saturday mornings this winter. They were the pe of the Rink Committee, Local War Work needs were: con- -|'sidered and $50 00 voted for this pur- EUCHRE in the Orange Hall, Port Perry, 'under the auspices of the Friend- Ship Club Wednesday, February © 26th, at 8,00 p.m. DIED FLEWELL -- At Manchester, on Thursday, February 6th, 1942, Dolly Donalda Nicholls, beloved wife of Joseph Flewell, in her 69th year, HERN--At Port Perry, on Monday, February 16th, 1942, Thomas Hern, beloved hutband of the late Priséilla _ Couch, in his 84th year, ' VEALE--Suddenly at Nestleton; on Saturday, February 14th, 1042, Sarah Mabel Pettit, beloved wife of Cecil L. 'Veale, in her bith year. pose. This makes a total of $350.00 for war.work purposes from the Lions Club. BE ---- eed E------ PORT PERRY BEACON Our Victory Loan Beacon will be one of the loveliest 'ii the County. There will be a blaze of color, a fans fare of 'trumpets, grace and beauty gliding swiftly to happy music, and a galaxy of notables in the winter sporting world, Eagh year we add triumph to former triumph in Port throughout the district as one of thel best carnivals put "on anywhero: in rural areas. The date of this "Victory ?Loan rea on" is Monday, Feb. 23rd. "Il be sorry if you miss it, for it will be a lovely event. Eyes Examined Glasses complete, or lenses only, supplied where necessary, at reasonable prices,-- I. R. BENTLEY'S OPTOMETRIST High School Notes © Ad Optima * By D, H, Nasmith On Friday, the 13th, the Port perry High School Literary Society held its most recent meeting. This meeting was in charge of Grade X, and the fact that it was held on a Friday the thirteen, made it no less a success. The meeting was opened with the singing of "O Canada" and the Vice- President of <the Literary Society, The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Marion Franklin, and duly adopted, The meeting was then turned over to Grade X, Margaret Hocken gave the introductory remarks on behalf of the Grade, and thanked the class teacher, Mr. Vernon for his supervision of the program. Margaret Tobin played: a piano solo entitled "Eidelwiss's Glide" as the first selection on the program. This was followed by a skit in which members of the class showed in ex- cellent fashion their stage abilities. Mrs. W. R. Tristram gave the critic's report on the presentation of the skit. The final selection on the program was a vocal number sung by the entire class entitled "The White Cliffs of Dover". The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. PRINCE ALBERT Mr. C. Ross of Ottawa, visited his sister Mrs. H. R. Murphy last week. Mr. 'F. Hunter 'had the misfortune last week to be badly injured while working at the Pickering Plant, when a truck backed and jammed him in a. doorway, where she happened to be working. Luckily the door gave way or matters would have been worse. After a few days in the Pickering rlant- hospital, Fred was removed to] the Oshawa Hospital where he now is. and other injuries, We all-hope for improvement in Fred's- condition, Rev. VW, J, H, Smyth, of Blenheim, was guest to supper at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Murphy, while on his visit to Port Perry, recently. Several of the ladies are serving afternoon tea at their homes, the col-, lection taken to be used for local war work... amount realized by two of the Port Next' Perry Annual Ice Carnival, now noted | Perry ladies. Miss K. Murphy has been confined to her home here for over a week, nursing a badly sprained ankle sus- tained while walking on the street ini Oshawa, where she has been working at Pedlars. We are sorry that Mr. Allen Martyn is ill in Toronto. His mother is there looking after him. We hope for a quick progress back to health. IN -MEMORIAM JAMES -- In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Elizabeth James, who passed away February 11, 938. Et he depths of sorrow we cannot tell, "of the loss of one we loved so well. And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, I Her memory we shall always keep. Aavingly remembered by her , Husband and Family. EASILY CAUGHT Thieves should not drink to excess. A thief, said to hail from Lindsay, Ientered the home of Mr. C. R. Stewart, exchanged his old coat for a good one belonging _to Mr. Stewart, and wore the coat down town. Mr, Stewart gave the alarm, The coat was iden- | tified, and the thief (quite drunk) is now resting (?) in Whitby Gaol through the activities of the local police. BROCK THEATRE aac Jus Alwayd ©. 24 Ounce Dominion Fresh = « 2 Loaves White or Bread Whole Wheat 3. 2 2 15¢ CLARK'S--10" OZ. TIN Tomato Soup CLARK'S--10 OZ. TIN Reginald Moase,welcomed the guests, JEWEL Shortening / Ib. RED ROSE 2 for 15¢ 19¢ Vegetable Soup 2 for 15¢ TEA . 5 Ib. 42¢ CLARK'S--20 0Z TIN BULK ~---- Pork and Beans 2 for 19¢ Rolled Oats 5 lbs, 25¢ CLARK'S--20 OZ TIN © ONTARIO Tomato Juice 2 for 19¢c White Beans 2 lbs. 13c ALYMER--12 OZ, BOTTLE MANNING"S--12 OZ. CATSUP . - 15¢c Graham Wafers pkg. 15¢ McLAREN'S--16 OZ. : MANNING'S . NUT CRUSH jar 25¢ Cream Sodas 2 Ibs. 25¢ Monarch 24 1b, F LOU Pastry ~~ When Packed 86¢ We reserve the right to limit all purchases to normal family requirements. Buy Bonds for Victory ORANGES "gz ar doz. 35¢ IMPORTED X-ray showed an injured oe] HOT HOUSE SPINACH - lb. 10c RHUBARB. 2 Ibs. 25¢ TEXAS LARGE HEAD EL; y Green Cabbage Ib. 10c LETTUCE 2 for 25¢ FLORIDA ) "COOKING" Celery Hearts - 15¢ ONIONS ~~ 2 Ibs. 13c IMPORTED WASHED 3 TOMATOES: Ib, 29¢ CARROTS 2 lbs. 13¢ _1t_was_encouraging-to-see-the* "Grapefruit ~ Seedless Large Size 5 for 26 DOMINION PEANUT BUTTER ~---- © Here's a rich, delicious spread! Wholesome, too, py for children! Taste that real crunchy nut flavour! Dominion 29-02 ww 29 ¢ Peanut Butter is extra good be- ~=JAR cause it's freshly made! ECIYIES M | . NI ER A EE aa Lawrence's Drug Store News PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 1942 "You Can SAVE With Safety at Your REXALL STORE" 1 HET BONDS TAMPAX: "SPECIAL one 39¢, package FREE. The Four for $1.17 " Bay three 39¢. packages and' get Vitamin Products -Ayeta's ALphamettes-- $1.00, $1. 85' and 1. 50+ 'Frosst's Neo Chemical Food-- Liquid $1.15 and $2.45 « #Capeles $1.25 aud $2.25 '| PARKE DAVIS HALIVER OIL . Liquid....50c. and $1.75 ; Capsules....90¢c. and $1.55 4 a us PHONE 49 - A. M. LAWRENCE 710 Rexall swore Wl CL efeitos 3 PORT PERRY Every Day Satisfaction] in ~~ Baking is assured [F YOU PURCHASE YOUR BAKING NEEDS FROM CANADA BREAD CO., LIMITED PORT PERRY, ONT. Phone 73w "Blue Coal" Broken BREAD ART. JEMISON pai initiisiansnsateniisisiisisisisiss REESOR'S FUEL & LUMBER | PORT PERRY, ONTARIO Coke, AND WOOD All kinds of WALLBOARD for repairing unm ----------n--n--------n_n= nnn", Be JEMISON'S BAKERY i THE HOME OF - : GOOD BAKING BUNS FRESH DAILY IN SEASONAL VARIETY DELIVERY--PHONE 93w . Alberta Coal Plaster . PASTRY ::, PROPRIETOR the duration; -- "STEP. ON ITY I THERE ever was a year to start good chicks mn 1942 is it! Starting good chicks and early is good policy any year. This year it's better policy than ever, Eggs have become-a munition of war. "These huge British orders at known-in-advance prices, plus the Government subsidy of 3¢ per dozen on Grade A-Large for export, have fixed a floor . under egg prices, away- above last year's levels, meat is in strong demand. Phone 618, WHITBY .._ Healthfully Air Conditioned. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, FEBRUARY 19-20-21 Two shows at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday Matinee at 1,30 _ "DIVE BOMBER" in Technicolor' witl ; Errol FLYNN, Fred MacMURRAY, Ralph BELL AMY, Alexis SMITH. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, EBRUARY 23.24.25 : {3 : Texas Rangers . A Le Ride Again with John HOWARD, Eilen DREW, -Akim TAMIROFF, May ROBSON. Also an ADDED Attraction "Bachelor Daddy" i a With sti Baby ANDY, Edward EVERETT HORTON bASLRAED COMING "Next Thursday, Frida Saturday, PH 26-27- "THE LTESE FALCON" and SERINE ARISE, Msi with umpire 'Bogart and ; ~ "Mary Astor, 4 Quick fast, by 'putting in Check up on broiler. Last complete show at B.20, - | So figure on Bray Chicks early, this season , . just as early as you can get thin ready for tiem. |] Don't overload or overerowd . . . Income! fat make, full use of ay Chins ave. ill up w ray Chicks ~ If you have the brooder to the: limit o your, poultiy equip-. zncebmiindatie you can. 'ment; but noty rip, A make yourself some -|- useful "extra ihcome, We people who bibl the Bray organization working from the in- side have all sorts of confidence in Bray Chicks, because we have seen the care and work and skill that go some fast-growing Bray cockerel chicks, prices. Do a little into them, And a good many other figuring. Then ask people agree with us, because they about Bray coekerel |° have seen how Bra Chicks wor! prices. : out for them, Maybe you've seen. it, too, MRS. LOUELLEN SONLEY, If you haven't already received your Bray catalogue, it's yours for the asking. If you have received. it, be sure to read it carefully . "act today, The days are sliding' by, nd this is the year to start Bray Chi¢ks early! : . there's a lot of real "meat" in it. But don't delay ie Ct BRAY CHICK HATCHERY A. R. GRAY, R, R.2, Port Perry Queen St., Port Permy. | WALLACE MARLOW. Blackstock : ~ or John Street. North, Hamilton, Ont. And poultry J agonss, Toes SAH \ | bank (opposite school.) orders of one ton or over, or no more credit granted, days will automatically a cash basis. TERMS FOR DELIVERY - After studying the help asked of Coal Dealers by the Qil Controller at Ottawa, and to conserve gas- oline, the following will be the terms scheduled for All orders half ton or less, strictly cash. _ Small orders of less than one ton will have to be delivered with'another order, yourself run too low before Hae your order. All to be paid within 30 days, Any account running 60 put the customer on So kindly do not let Phone 240w. ~LAKE SCuGoG LUMBER & COAL co., LIMITED ! REACH COUNCIL The regular meeting of Reach Tp. Council was held on Saturday, Feb, 7. Messrs, Chas. Pilkey, Cecil Phair and Oscar Gibson waited on the Coun: cil and asked to have the Kri ge on con, 10, east, "of highway No re- built. Council is arranging gét a report from Dept, of Highways as to the correct type of structure they will approve, 1. A. P, Marshall, Chief Engineer, Dept. of Highways, notifi the Coun- cil that no subsidy would be paid on capital expenditure on "highways dur- ing 1042. - The following accounts were passed for payment: Road Pay List No. 2, $76.65; Sundry accounts $110.85; Pat- riotic donation to Salvation Army $100; Navy League of Canada $200. The Statutory By-law for 1942 for Road Expenditure of $11,600 wi 'passed, h copy. of which goes tothe Dept. of Highways for approval. deze ot "AUCTION SALES WEDNESDAY, FEB. Doth Farm | stock and implements belonging to] the estate of the late Harvey Real, at lot 14, con. 11, Reach, east of. Green: SATURDAY, FEB, 21st -- Fa Stock and Implements belonging "to Stephen -Sarjantson, lot 10, townline between 'Brock and Reach, west, of highway 12; + See bills for particulars and list, . TED JACKSON, Auctioneer. BARGAIN FOR QUICK SALE TO. CLOSE AN ESTATE: Farm Sale or Rent, : Homestead 106 aéres on the 10th and 11th con- cessions, Township of Reach, near now eeu by Provincial Highway, | now occuhjed by Ross Luke.. able March 1st, 04, Attractive ren to desirable tenant with option o buying, Out-rig ht sale torred. Apply to Charles L. fo ey, P.O. Drawer 500, Pembroke, On ; Date Changed Russ Creighton and his Variety 88 | Dance Band at, Port Perry High School "on the evening of Friday, March 27th, under the auspices of Warriner Lodge 1ger roconds lin aid of. 1.0. 0. TF Vor has TREN " _FORSALE = Clover Min "Birdsall" in good work- ing 'order, Sell cheap for cash: Avply to Gen. Taing, Orore, Ont 3 :