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Lh 8 ARE RY aS TRCN hy Sat RY <4 SEH GN fY po thd di Do md bins be Bahn Ah be ah Rim daRadeni LIAN EA 3 + PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1942 . PROMOTED Flying Officer James Kerr, of the R.C.A.F, has been promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Congrat- ulations, Mrs, Geo. Heusler, and daughter, Marjorie, and Mr. and Mrs. Millward, all of. Toronto, are spending two weeks in the village. Miss Jean McDermott was holiday- <2 ing in town last weck. A.C. John Leahy, of Toronto, and Mrs. Leahy, of Oshawa, visited with Mr, and Mrs. L. Leahy last week, FREE Parking A FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATRE Pope 1011 OSHAWA NOW PLAYING the funniest Jaff-riot to diy an- choy here in years. RED SKELTON ELEANOR POWELL 'SHIP AHOY' TOMMY DORSEY and his Orch. Rev. W. J. H. Smyth, of Blenheim, was in town on Thursday of last weck. He is holidaying near Omemee. Mr. Harold Gatenby has bought the Robt. Wells property on Caleb St. l Miss Florence McMillan, of Toronto, is spending a féw weeks with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo."A. Mc¢Millan, prior to entering the Air Force (Women's Division). ' | We are very pleased to learn that Mrs. C. L. Vickery is much improved in health and able to be out again after her illness. Pte. Bert. DeShane, R.C.O.C., Bar- riefield, has returned to his duties after spending a two weeks. furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nor- man DeShane. RAS Je or Sam Miss Bernice Day, of Toronto, has been holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Day. Mr. Geo. Stephens is moving to his new home; having bought the property formerly owned by the late Thomas Davidson. Mr. William Symes has bought the Geo. Stephens home and will be mov- Jing there shortly, We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Wn. Symes is quite ill and trust that soon she will be enjoying normal health, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Raines and family, of Toronto, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Thos. Raines. B SE Cy 0 SoA Miss Mildred Pitleld and Mr: Gags vin Masales, of Toronto, spent tle Be week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R, Baker, oy os pier ERS Mr. George Tinsley, of Toronto, en- joyed holidays at home with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tinsley. Mi. and Mrs. Ken Pearce, of Mid- land, were visiting=intown over the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. A, B. Cawker. Monday was Civie Holiday at Midland, Rev. W. C. Smith and Mrs. Smith are vacationing in Toronto for a. few weeks, "¥ Mr. Jack Armstrong, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his father, Dr. H. H. Armstrong. g Mr Geo. R.-Davey-is-attending =a Convention at Kingston this week, as Delegate from "the Sons of England Lodge, Port Perry, to" the Supreme % Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Prentice and Dorothy, of Epsom; Mr. Milton Pren- tice and daughter, Mrs. Bowerman, of RA Sonya; and Miss Barbara Prentice 0 were visitors of Mr. and Mis, Geo. Oh Prentice, on Sunday. $7) J - x Misses Reta Willard and Thelma ae i Crosier enjoyed a trip to Ottawa last 5, week, leaving on Wednesday and re- IA 28 _ turning Saturday night. oo teh ; Miss Marjorie Webb, of Toronto, ve i en? was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 5 A. McMillan over Sunday. WS Lown a Mr. and Mrs. David Jackson, of To- ronto, spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Dr, J. B. Lundy and Mrs. Lundy. a We are sorry to learn of the illness of Miss Ethel Cook and Mr. Jos, Hop- kins. Both are in Toronto Hospitals, We' hope they will be able to return home soon-and will be enjoying good health... PROMOTED Group Captain G. R. Howsam, of the R.C.A.F\, has been promoted to the rank of Air Commodore and has been moved to - Calgary. - Congratulations, CHOSEN TO PREPARE FOR NAVY POSITION. Miss Bessie Crozier is one of thirty girls chosen across Canada to take an fd : intensive course preparatory to special - recruiting and other work in connec- ~ tion with the Royal Canadian Navy. * The duties will be similar to" those . undertaken by the "Wrens" in Eng- land. * day, August 5th, 1942, JOHN SHORT, beloved husband of Georgenna Mills, in his 76th year. OREVIVAL FRIDAY NIGHT? JEAN ARTHUR, in : The Devil and Miss Jones ROBERT CUMMINGS NEXT MONDAY For Four Big Days: "THE + ~ OF A BABY" BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES the greatest event of all and the most dramatic... A film that every mother's son and daughter should see. FRANK NUGENT New York Times SPONSORED IN CANADA-BY THE DIVISION OF CHILD AND MATERN IYGIENE )E- PARTMENT OF PENSIONS AND NATIONAL HEALTH: Po .-_._._.;_ = M. A. Howsam, (Artillery) has been promoted to the rank of Captain. He is training ina camp at Montreal. Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Ingram, of Sault Ste. Marie, were in town for a short time on Tuesday, calling on Mrs. ALP. Ingram and renewing a few old acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Ingram were on their way to Montreal to witness presentation of Wings to their son Kenneth with the R. C.A.F. Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott, of the Noo, accompanied them on their trip. Mr. NevilleKay, of the Weights and Measures Department, was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Bob Pipe. of Toronto, is visiting his friend, Mr. Arthur Colbear. Mrs. J.D. MacMaster is visit- ing her sister at Dalkeith, Ont. Mrs, Savage and daughter, of Turner Valley, near Calgary, are holidaying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs A. J. Carnegie. Mrs. R. Campkin and family are visiting with Mr. and Mrs I Mann. ~~ or IN MEMORIAM PICKARD--In loving memory of:a dear son and brother, John Christopher Pickard, who died suddenly Aug. 16th, 1941. ' "Tis sweet to remember a son so dear, . Though absent from me, is ever near; - Unseen by the world, he: stands by my side / ; And whispers dear Mother, death cannot divide, Two little words not hard to write But I will remember them all my life, ~My Son! --f Mother, Brothers, & Sisters a -- In Memoyy of Chris There's a face that -is haunting me ever There's a voice that I'm longing to hear, There's a smile I'll remember forever, . Though I try to forget ev'ry tear. There's a sad but sweet remem- brance : There!d a memory fond and true, There's a token of affection dear And heartaches still for you. A Toronto friend, Rose. men SS WILLIAMS--At the home-of her daughter "Mrs, Vertil McMullen, in Manvers Township, on Saturday, Aug- ust 8th, 1042, Eliaa Ann Clarke, be- loved wife of the Late Thomas H. Williams, mother of Clarke Williams, in her 77th year. SHORT---At Seagrave, on Wednes- BIRTH | G. D. Conant, Chairman, the harvesting of winning the war. Farmers requir known. All willing to with the nearest offices: WHITBY--133 Brock PORT PERRY--A. W. HARVEST HELP ~ COMMITTEE Ii. W. Webber, F. M. Campbell, Vice-Chairman. The emergency due to the war, weather, and circumstances make tally necessary. Citizens, students, boys, and all others who can spare any time, are urged to help as a pa- trioticduty and contribution towards requested to make their needs need help are asked to communicate OSHAWA--6 Richmond Street West, PICKERING Town Hall, Phone 119° * Secretary, the 1942 crops vi- ing such help are help, and all who of the following Phone 4110 Street South, Phone 581 S. Greer's Law Office, Phone 25 KEN MAYNARD - GENE AUTRY 8.30 p.m. ® Adults PICTURE SHOW PRESENTING and His Wonder Horse TARZAN THE SINGING COWBOY "and His Orchestra "IN OLD SANTA FE" Also "'Alice in Wonderland" "Dionne Quintuplets' 30c. Children 20ec; YOUNG REOPLESS UNION In the absence of the Minister, Rev. W. C. Smith, the Young / People's Union took charge of the service al the United Church last Sunday morning. Margaret Day gave the Invo- cation, Prayer, and Benediction; Jack Whitlnore announced the hymns; Lola Gerrow led in there- sponsive reading of the Psalm; Dorothy Balfour sang a solo; and the address was given by Owen Cliff. He based his remarks on Faith", and told four stories of people who had had strong Faith iv God, "Even though at 'times their Faith might waver, it was always renewed. And we must have Iaith in God to help us through these days of war, and we must ask Him to guide us to do what we can to help our Chuxch- es and to bring people closer to- gether in the fellowship of Jesus Christ. It was a very pleasing service, and the Young People are to be congratulated on how ably they conducted it. : oo "House Burned Many residents of Port, Perry were roused from their sleep shortly after midnight last Friday. A fire alarm had been turned in, and 'it was found that the blaze had broken out in Lorne Field- ing's house south of town, {Fhe house and contents were destroyed, . exgept a radio and stove, Origin of fire- unknown, DELAY HIGH SCHOOL OPENING TWO WEEKS TO SAVE CROPS. So that 20,000 boys and girls work- ing on farms throughout the province may be made available for later crop harvests, opening of secondary schools has been postponed from September 8 to September 21st, and, if necessary, may be further delayed to October 9. An order-in-council to this effect was announced by Premier Hepburn, So acute is the farm labor shortage that government officials fear loss of crops and resultant scarcity in sup- plies for Canada and Great Britain. The school children and older stu- dents are employed not only on farms but are needed in the orchards, can- One department of agriculture, official estimated that 10,000 additional stu- dents could be used if available. The order-in-council, Mr. Hepburn said, provides that pupils engaged in farm work from September 8th to not later than October 9th, with the full approval of their principal, shall he credited with school attendance for that period, The order may also apply to pupils employed in canneries, cheese fac- {heir help is needed. y "There is a kéen demand for boys of high school age on the farms and we could use. several thousand of them to help complete haying and then the cereal grains", said Alex, Me- Laren, Ontario farm service force director. "Haying is away behind in some parts on.account of shortage of labor, "There will be lots of work for girls --more than can be done by the num- ber employed at present on farms," ha said," ©. . e. {killed instantly on"Tuesday even- neries; cheese factories; ¢reameries, tories and creameries if shown -that|. Eyes Examined Glasses complete, or lenses only, supplied where necessary, at reasonable prices, -- I. R. BENTLEY'S OPTOMETRIST / PRINCE ALBERT The following is a list of the winners in the sports events at the annual pic- nic of the Prince Albert Sunday School held in Birdseye Cem'er Cabin Park, Wednesday, August 6h, : Girls' race, 8 years and under--Bar- bara Hunter and Irene Oliver, Girls' race, 12 years and under-- Kathryn Williams. Boys' Race, 8 years and under -- Ronald Wannamaker, Boys' Race, 16 years and under-- William McCrea. Girls' Race, 16 years and under-- Lillian Raines, Three-Legged Race -- Wm. and Bobbie Heayn. Married Women's Race--Mrs. Fred Hunter, The July meeting of the W. A. met at the home of it's president, Mrs. MacGregor, on Wednesday, the 29th, with an attendance of 26. Hymn 216 was first used and the Scripture reading was taken from John, 9th chapter Miss Madden led in prayer. During the business period a thank you note was read for flowers sent by the W. A. and fruit was to be sent to a friend who is ill. The meeting closed with hymn '"Blest | be the tie that binds." We were pleased to have Mrs. L. Beacock present. A program of reading followed. Lunch of raspberries and cream, cake, cookies, ete. was served by Miss D. Murphy and Mrs. G. Luke Our thanks to Miss Madden for providing the berries. Collection, $6.85. Mrs. Raymer has returned home, after spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Barkey, in Stouffville. : We-are sorry to report that Miss Jennie Medd is ill and con- fined to bed. Miss E. Spence, Toronto, is ho- lidaying with the Misses Holman and also in' Port Perry. Our §unday School picnic was not very large, but those who went enjoyed the outing. The children spent the time bathing, then the races, and finally the big event--the supper, and there was plenty and to spare of it. Mr. and Mrs. A. MacGregor and Glen -Steinhoff spent a few days last week in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge. Mrs. McKerihen, Mrs. G. Luke and cousin, Mrs. Kcclestone, of Toronto, were guests to tea with their cousins, Mr, and Mrs. W. Philp, Utica, on Civic Holiday. Mrs. A-E.--Hunter-spent-two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. W. Webb, Norwood. a Mrs. Murphy has returned from spending a month with relatives in Ottawa. : : Mr. A. Bond and daughter Vio- let, of Toronto, spent Civie holi- day at their home in the village. McCrea Air Pilot Killed In Crash over Lake Scugog A young American pilot was ing when his plane crashed while he was flying over Lake Scugog. The Military ambulance Saat arrived and thé body removed. ren ~ Ed Taylor's The Eating House of Quality and Service Ice Cream Soft Drinks Cigars IO TEER EET i Lawrence's Drug Store News | "You Can SAVE With Safety at Your REXALL STORN" English Health Salts The same fine Quality product 16 oz. size-- Carter's Liver Pilis, Chage's Nerve Food, 60c, $1.60 " Bayer's Aspirin, 22,89, 69, 98¢ --Rumacaps, : Olympene Linimént, 60c. & $1.00 Krus chen Salts; giant size, 69c" 26c¢., 69¢ 50c and $1.00 oie oie Cael SiS eile - THEY'D BETTER Sergeant on the rifle range-- 'Remember, the new bullet will penetrate two feet of solid wood, so keep your heads down'" BE TWELVE-SIDED COIN WILL REPLACE OLD FIVE-CENT PIECE Ottawa, August 2nd.--Canada is to say good-bye to the.old round five- cent piece and have instead a twelve- sided coin, Finance Minister Ilsley announced. The Minister said the new coin will |be minted "from a different metal," the purpose being to save nickel. The new coin will not interfere with telephone pay stations, the Minister told H. R. Jackman (Con., Toronto- Rosedale), --- ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Albert E. James an- nounce the engagement of their daughter Doreen Ruth, to Private Herbert F. Sweetman, R.C.0.C., son of Mrs. A. Sweetman, and 'the late Mr. Arthur Sweetman, The marriagé to take place quictly in August. IN DAYS OF UNCERTAINTY RELIABLE Insurance is essential WHATEVER YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS MAY BE, Consult HAROLD W. EMMERSON Phone 41 , Port Perry OH NE TO a a an i A. M. LAWRENCE PHONE 49 72 Rexall sww PORT PERRY 70,0 co rae THE CHURCHES ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN . CHURCH Rev. J. A. McMillan, Minister. 10 a.m.--Sunday School. 11 a.m.--Morning Service PORT PERRY UNITED CHURCH Rev. W. C. Smith, Minister. Sunday-- 10.00 a.m.~Sunday School 11 a.m.-- Public Worship conduct- ed by Rev, W.P. Rogers. No evening service. ' CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION {ANGLICAN Rector: Rev. William Stocks. Sunday: } 10 a.m.--Sunday School 11 a.m.--Matins and Sermon, The Rector. PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH | Pastor -- P. Taylor 11 a.m.--Divine Service. Subject '"'Adoption" = Communioh Service 2.30 p.m.--Bible 8chool.! | 7.00 p.m.--Evangelistic Service. Everybody Welcome THE PRIZE LISTS ARE OU 'Write to R. D. Woon, Port Perry, . or Phone 202, for a copy. . = _ "Fair Day is Wednesday, Q arrived, :: -asphalt roofing, "months to pay. t Time for Re-Roofing and Painting : -A carload of British Columbia ' cedar We can supply you with any kind of onan easy payment plan--twelve Call at our office, or Phone 240 w. - Full stock of Jap-a-Lac Paints for " | your Spring Decorating. September 9 shingles just Phone 240w = Ld LAKE SCUGOG LUMBER & COAL CO, LIMITED l ~ Tobaccos : Cigarettes | 5 OC 00 0 Phone 29w, Port Pe , f ick 'Service, and Good § sick MEATS Quality in, Joy { CAWKER BROS , Family Butchers