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PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd, 1942 (Too late for last week) and Mrs, Norman Phair, of Collingwood, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Walker, recently. Miss Ruby Wilson, Miss Ruth Lee, in Toronto for the week-end. Mr, 'Mr, and Mrs. Cecil Leask, Toronto, visited Miss 'A, Harmon on Sunday. p The Red Cross quilting last week "was held 'at {Fe home of Mrs, Holder- shaw. This week it is to be at the home of Mrs, Blair. , A very pleasant evening was spent last Thursday in the Community Hall, when a presentation was made to Mr. Mike Wood, R.C.A.F., who will be go- ing overseas shortly. Best wishes of the community go with him. Rev. Dr. Endicott was the preacher in the United Church on Sunday. ---- BLACKSTOCK Mrs. Robert Philp Death has again removed from this community one of our most esteemed residents in the person of Mary Eliza Wright Philp, beloved wife of Robt. Philp, who died at her home in Burke- ton, on Thursday, March 26th, 1942. She was the cldest daughter of the late - Thomas and Thurza Werry Wright of Cartwright Township. A private service was held in the home after which a publie service was held in the Burketon United Cheyeh,-con- ducted by her pastor, Rev. -. Plant, of Enniskillen, assisted by Dr. Bates, returned missionary from Japan, and' Rev. D. M. Stinson, of Blackstock. Mr. Plant spoke comforting words from his text: "Thanks be to God, 'which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ".--Corinthians 15: 57. Hymfs sung were "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide with Me". Inter- ment was at Néstleton Cemetery. The pallbearers were 5 nephews and a grandson of the deccased--Messrs., Surviving to mourn the passing of | Hearts of Oak Mission Band. Audrey a devoted wife and sister are her hus-| Grant, president, occupied 'the chair band, Robert Philp, three sisters, Mrs, | and opened with the singing of "Jesus John Larmer (Sarah), Blackstock; | Bids Us Shine", The worship service Misses Annie and Effie, Wright, of | was led by the president. The min- Oshawa; five brothers, William and utes of February meeting were read Norman of Darlington, Frank of New |by Beverley Stewart. Nine members Toronto, Arthur, Oshawa, and Jabez responded to roll call: During a brief on dhe old Wright homestead, 'Egypt. business period, five knitted blocks for the afghan were hafided, in: "In the : absence of Mrs. F. Harrison, leader, On. Tuesday, March 17th, in Cart-| Pat .Gervan, assistant leader, read a wright Twp., at the home of her son;! missionary story. Patsy Lunney took Mr. Norman Green, the death occurred | up the offering, The mission band of Elizabeth, Ann McKee, widow of | purpose was repeated -in -unison and the late Richard Green in her 78th! "lI am so glad that our Father in year, She was the daughter of the Heaven" was chosen, as the closing late Henry McKee and Sarah Gostlin hymn. Mrs, Lunney 'served refresh- McKee. After her marriage the de-|meyts and this brought the pleasant ceased lived for ten years in Laxton | affair to a close. Twp., Victoria Co. Apart from that]! Red Cross workers of Mygtle unit period of time her entire life was! will be gratified to learn of the fine spent in Cartwright Twp. ; shipment of articles sent to Brooklin The funeral service was held from! branch on Friday 'afternoon. This is St. John's Anglican Church, on Friday ; the first quota worked on since merg- March 20th, with Rev. Wm. Stocks of | ing with Brooklin branch and the Port Perry ofliciating. The pallbearers most of it has been completed. A few were Messrs. Samuel McKee, James articles wore sent in February, which McKee, Marwood McKee, Oscar Me-, makes the list as follows: Quade, of Cartwright, Roy Fleming, For the navy--1 turtle neck sweat- Oshawa, and Richard Southern, Kirk- er, 7 turtle neck tuck-ins, 4 pairs of field. Flower bearers: Wilbert Werry, scaman's socks, 1 scarf. " Richard Stinson, Russel] Spinks, H.|- For the army--3 pairs socks; 1 pair Hall and Lorne McKee. Interment in| gloves, 2 pairs two-way mitts, St. John's Cemetery, Blackstock. i For the Air Force--2 acro caps, 1 Surviving are one daughter, Mrs, N. | scarf, Egerton (Margaret), Cadmus; two Hospital supplies--1 suit pyjamas. sons, Jack of Omemee, and Norman of Civilian§==3" baby Blackstock; also 4 grandchildren, one S0akers, 6 nighties, sister Mrs. Southern, Oshawa, and dresses. three brothers, John of Huntsville; Thonias of Head Lake, and James of Blackstock, Friends from a distance were: Mrs, Harold Smith, My. Jos. and Mr, Geo. Lucas, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Blakely, Kirkfield, Mr. John McKee, Huntsville, Mrs, Richard Green More knitters are urgently needed. Commence now and form the habit, its a really worthwhile one and a profit- able one. " J Mrs. C. J. Banks and Ada May were visitors in Toronto on Tuesday last. For the past week Mr. John Grant's jackets, b pairs 3 four-year-size |, > ) A i The heaviest daylight raid yet made on the German battle-cruisers "bombers which attacked first, followed up by Halifaxes and Man- 4) * Phone 72w, GOOD MEATS ~~ Properly dressed and well kept. ~ Always available at Yeasonahie ; price, by ordering from W. E. MacGREGOR, BUTCHER / PORT PERRY SUCCESSFUL DAYLIGHT RAID By British HeavyjBombers!On "(German Warships at Brest "Scharnhorst", "'Gneisenau", and cruiser "Prinz Eugen' was "highly successful, due to the perfect. timing of British Stirling {chester bombers. British fighters at varving heights above the bombers formed an effective screen against Messerschmitts, which tried in vain to get through. ; : The British Wing Commander flew straight in, followed by his | in the Sunday. School room. 1 votional 'period opened with tSwecty Mr. Thos. McKee, Head Lake, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Dleming, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs, R._ Southern, Kipkfield, and others) Sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of the deceased. Albert Wright, Ernest Larmer, Roy Henders, - Fred Philp, Leslie Wright and Ross Philp. Flower bearers were Ray Malcolm, Harry Philp, Norman Philp, Ralph Laimer, Merlin' Philp, Edgar Wright. Myrtle Station Mrs. R. L. Lunney graciously open. ed her home on Saturday afternoon for the monthly meeting of the mother and sister, Miss Helen Grant, R.N., of Cornwall, have been visiting with Mr, and Mrs. Grant. My. and Mrs, D. Duchemin attended the 'LOK. ball which was held in the Eaton auditorium on Friday night. Mr. Will Cook and son John visited recently with relative¥ in. Oakwood. ¢ Miss Bertha Holliday spent Thurs-|- day" with relatives in Toronto. Mrs. Clarence Harrison visited with bombers which kept perfect formation despite intense flak. Heavy calibre, armour-piercing hombs burst directly across the docks causing terrific explosions and fires and jamming 'the dock gates. The "Prinz Eugen" in this artist's impression, is shown being attacked, : : . ps oan NER Ta MODERN EQUIPMENT WINS THE DAY -a HAT the prodigious task of providing the foodstuffs for an Empire at war can be undertaken by Pru oburdon with less man-power than ever before Is due lo the high degree of mechanization of the farm which had been reached before the outbreak of war. : Massey:Harris leadership in the developing and building of such labor-saving equip- ment for the farm Is recognized throughout the world, and has resulted In an enviable reputation for this great Canadian Company + wherever grain is grown. "It is but natural, therefore, that a Company with such great resources In plant, skill and experience should be chosen for the pro- duction of various munitions of war, Several types of shell, alrcraft wings and parts, and equipment for military transports are being turned out with the skill and efficiency x which have made the name Massey-Harris famed throughout the years for products of highest quality. : : Massey-Harris Is proud of its part In pro- _ viding the implements so essential In modern farming under war conditions and in furnish- Ing munitions: and equipment $0 vital to the © success of our fighting forces, WHA BUILDERS > OF GOOD FARM IARRIS COMPANY IMPLEMENTS SINCE 1847" 1 1 "| would rather have chosen peacé than war, for peace meant for me an abundance of happy tasks. |:regret this war... for the time it has taken, which | wanted. to devote to cultural, social and economic tasks," an : ! 2 --Hitler's New Year Messags, = Cartoon from the London Daily Herald, Not availible in Aus Setuements, Hong Kony. tralia, S$. Africa, E Arica, Straits Brooklin friends on Wednesday-last. A number of Oshawa friends gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs, T. Carey on Saturday evening and made merry until midnight with cards and dancing. ! " : Mrs. Roy Scott of Seagrave has been with her mother Mrs, R. Long, for the past week, Pte, Franklin Gibson of Camp Borden, was a visitor during the week with Dave and' Mrs..Duchemin and on 'Sunday My, and>~Mrs.-D.~Duchemin, Sr, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duchemin and little daughter of Toronto, visited '| with them, Sgt. R. L. Lunncy of Newmarket, spent the week-end at home' with his family, : 'Mrs. Conroy of Maberley, who has been living for the winter months with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr, "| and Mrs," Jack Kirkham, returned to her home on Saturday. Mr, Kirkham accompanied her, returning on. Sun- day. * 2, { : Capt. Douglas Holliday, Mrs. Holli- day, Jane and Andrew of Whitby, were Sunday aftérnoon callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Holliday. Mr. W. Moore, Murray and Hazel, of Hawkestone, spent Saturday with Albert and. Mrs, Eyers, Mr, George Cooper of Malartic, Que,, motored home. on Saturday and spent the week-end' with his parenta and sisters, . 0 oo "Plo, Jack Brown of St. Thomas, visited recently with Mr, and Mrs. James Dickson, < ". Mrs Clarence 'Cook has been hired by Mr. Guy Stevenson, Brooklin, as following reports were read and ap- proved--Health, Service, Humane and Treasurer, There was no business. The pro- gram convener took charge. The program opened with "Carry On!" followed by a poem by May Thomp-' son, solo by Bernice Harding, recita- | tion by Edith Thompson, "The Reason | Why", story by Vera Thompson, the | National Anthem by all. ' Seagrave Y. I, U. The Y.P.U. Missionary meeting was held on 'Tuesday, March 24th, at 8.15, ! The de- Hour of Prayer" followed by the call to worship, hymn, "Faith of Our] Fathers", Scripture reading, Matthew | 10:5-14, and a prayer by Earl Sorn- berger." © The: devotional topic was: | "Will He have anything of mine?" given by Eunice Fishley, followed by the hymn "Tell Me the old, old Story". 'A solo was given by Marion Gordon, | "Jesus keep me near the Cross", aj poem by Bernice Harding, Business! was then discussed. Other items were: | a chorus on D. Livingstone by Grade 5, of tho" Public School, duet, "Long, Long Ago" by Bernice Harding and Marion Gordon. An interesting topic was given by Alma Frise on the Life of David Livingstone. Earl Sornber- ger and Kenneth Short gave a whist- ling duet; piano -duet by Miss Frise and Bernice Harding. God Save the King. Refreshments. i i Personal Items ; We are pleased to report that Miss Dorothy Wooldridge is improving = 'meeting at the Church on Friday, and after an appendix operation. Mr, Murray Short and Mr, Jas, Short spent the week-end with his parents Mr, and Mrs, W. Short, of Seagrave. f The Y. P, U. of Seagrave held its meeting on March 24th; Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. G. Fishley on the birth of a son. The grain elevator at Mariposa station, was totally destroyed by fire, The loss is estimated at $100,000, in- cluding 30,000 bushels of seed grain, The war workers of Seagrave held a quilted two quilts and material was given out, J Mr, E. Frise and Mrs. F. Grose, spent Sunday with their parents. HELP FOR FARMERS A tractor-drawn stone-picking ma- chine has been invented, whose re- volving teeth can remove as much as twelve tons of egg to head size rocks per hour from the top three inches of soil. Produced by. Otis F. Reiter, a onetime Maryland farm boy with a piercing memory of stone-picking backaches, the machine has been hail- ed by farm journals as the greatest agricultural invention since the trac- tor. 'In' this: 'machine some experts' sce hope for a revival of Eastern agri- culture, whose 'decline "they blame largely on stony soil. Stoneless soil is 18% more productive than soil 30% full of stones. aaa a ala a alalalanins a oF ig | : ! . The World's News Seen Through THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR An International Daily: Newspaper is Truthful--Constructive--Unbiased--Free from Sensational ism -- Editorials Are Timely and Instructive, and Its Daily ? Features, Together with the Weekly Magazine Section, Make the 'Monitor an Ideal Newspaper for. the Home. 4 The Christian Science Nance. _ One, Norway Street, Boston, Massachusetts . Price $12.00 Yearly, or $1.00 a Month. Saturday Issue, including Magazine Section, $2.60 a Year. Introductory Offer, 6 Saturday Issues 25 Cents. Publishing" Society semana ps rb det oted niet SIS © MSCS "Address 1s 5 . 2 & PVN manager: of his farm which adjoins the cast end of the village, : Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stacey of: Oshawa, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Harry Stacey. ! Mr, Stanley Linton visited on Sun- day afternoon with Myrtle friends, Mr, Ben Stredwick 'and son John, ; Mr, and Mrs, James Carnwith, of; Oshawa, were Sunday afternoon call- |. ers at the home of Mr, and Mrs, H. Stredivick. ! Bd --Mrsi-J. Wright -of Toronto, was a Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs, Will Cook, - ; "Mr, Samuel Crawford of: Picton, is visiting. with his cousins, Mr. and-Mrs; Archie Johnson. 5 Mr, and Mrs, W, Lynd and Neil of "v Oshawa, were week-end visitors. with | Myrtle relatives. 7 Rev..G. S. Gervan will preach. the Easter sermon on Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. | At the close of the ser- vice the Sacrament of 'the Lord's Sup- per will 'be observed. Easter music will be rendered by the choir, The Quarterly Official Board of Myrtle charge will meet in Myrtle Church on Tuesday evening, April 7, at 8 o'clock, This is an important meet- ing and, a full attendahce'is desired. |: SEAGCRAVE Junior 'Red Cross 'The monthly meeting of 'Seagrave Red Cross was held March 27th, 1042, "| The meeting was opened with the Jr, Red Cross song, followed by all re- peating the motto in unison, The | E2 Zz ! carrying an abnorma hold. Pr-- CZ73 Clear telephone lines for ALL-OUT PRODUCTION ~=<Xour telephone is: part of w-vast Interlocking 'system-tiow =~ wartime load. Don't let nee up messages on which production efficiency may' depend. LEAR YOUR LINE FOR THE NEXT less delays 4. BE SURE yo number, ,, So pl <2. SPEAK distinetl + the mouthpiece 3. ANSWE bell rings, 4. 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