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Port Perry Star (1907-), 13 Aug 1942, p. 8

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A i NN ANN . Bah Lh Serb lr 40 dn wn a PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1942 ---- ------ The Victorian W. I. held its August meeting at the home of Mrs. Albert Wright. Arrange- ments were made to conduct the lunch counter at the street dance and fair. It was decided to sponsor the Girl Guide organization, under Captain Mrs. Ivy Hamilton, and Lieut. Mrs. Clara Pearce. Arrangements were made to hold a Red Cross exhibit at the Cartwright Fall Fair. Mrs. A. Bailey read "World's Garden' Mrs. Jabez: Wright gave a piano instrumental; and sang "Victory Song" composed by Miss Lena Taylor, Bowmanville. Misses Jean Wright and Helen Wotten put on the demonstration "Bedroom Ensemble." for which Mrs. A. Wright's Club girls re- ceived First place at 'the recent Achievement Day at Millbrook. Mrs. Sandy Moore got Second place in the sleeping garment ex- hibit and record service book with five minute comment. Con- gratulations to Mrs. Wright and her girls. This is the fourth unit taken under the Women's Insti- tute Branch of the Department of Agriculture. The others were --The Club Girl Entertains, Cot- tons can be Smart, and the Club Girl Stands on Guard. Rev. D. Stinson, Archdeacon Simpson assisting, had charge of the service in the United Church on Sunday evening. The Royal Black Preceptory attended in a body, and brothers were present from Lindsay to Bowmanville, and from Millbrook to Port Per- ry. Suitable music was furnished by the choir. i a SCUGOG Rev. Elgie Joblin, of Munich; will be our guest speaker on Sun- day evening in the Hall. and it will be a union service, as there will be no other services. Sunday Schools at the usual hours. Rev. and Mrs. Elgie Joblin are on holidays. They will be at the parsonage on Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. F. G. Joblin are spending the week end in Toron- to, and will attend the wedding of Rev. Fred Joblin on Saturday. Archie Crozier, of the R.C.0O,C, sent a cable telling of his safe arrival in England. We all hope he arrives back home safely. All are glad to hear that Cpl J. I. Sweetman is home for a few weeks regaining good health Mr, and Mrs. Britton and Mr. L.. Chamberlain, Toronto, spent Robt. Jackson, and Mrs. Cham-) berlain and son, Gary, returned home with them after spending the week end with Mr. and Mrs. |. ------------ -ace i re -- _ Miss Gertrude Shunk left the hospital on Monday for her bro- ther Gordon's home. We hope she will have better health soon. Mr. and Mrs. David Prentice, of Epsom, were the guests of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Al- fred Prenticé, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Platten. of Oshawa, visited their aunt, Mrs. C. Wannamaker, on Sunday.' Mr. and Mrs, W, Samells and family, of Nestleton, were recent visitors of his brother, Mr. W. Samells, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Samells. * Mr. George Kello, Mr. B. Dur- ant. and Ross Bolan, were holi- day guests of Mr. Owen Reader Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gibson and children, of Port Perry, were visitors of her sister, Mr and Mrs. John Burnham. Misses Edna Prentice and Pat- ricia Brown visited Mrs. Hubert Long on Thursday. Mrs. Nelson Jackson and her sister, Mrs. Chas, Lounsborough, of Windsor, were renewing old friendships here last week. Mrs. Joseph Pogue of Valentia, is spending a few weeks with her son Russell, and his wife, as she is in the doctor's care. We are glad to hear she isimproving We all welcome Mrs. Elmer Lee back to the Island. She has charge of the Foot School. We wish her success. Elmer has a week with her parents. Jimmie is staying a few weeks longer. joined the forces to beat Hitler. Miss Dorothy Joblin and chum = are enjoying a camoe trip down the 8cugog Lake and River. Sympathy-is extended to the family of Mr, John Short in his passing after a long illness. Mr. Short was born on the Island, and spent some of his boyhood days here. Mr. and Mrs. George Samells, Jean, and Donna, Mr.W. Samells Mr. and Mrs. L. Pearce and Mary Lou, attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. T. Williams, ot Nestleton. George was a pall bearer, and Lou a flower bearer Hello children! Holidays are going, Only three more weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Poynton, of To- ronto, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. R. Carter.} A little son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Colleran on August 3rd. Both doing fine at the Oshawa Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Reader, Kenneth and Loraine; of Peter- borough, visited relatives ayound here recently. d Mr. Russell Carter has a grain separator. It works fine. Mr. and Mrs. C. Sleep, who are holidaying at Stephenson's Point are welcome visitors at our Sun- day evening services. Mr. and Mrs. David Miller re- turned to their home in Toronto after a three weeks hol- iday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sweetman. Miss Grace Demara returned a to her work in Toronto after her holidays last week. Birthday greetings to Barbara Heayn and Thelma Hood for Aug- ust 14th, Mrs. C. Graham Mrs. S. Sweetman, and little Marie Long for the 19th. . UTICA ~The W.A. will meetat the home of Mrs. Alf. Clark on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies met in the Church ane day recently and decorated the basement. - Mr, Melville Lakey has joined up with the R.C.A,F. Connie Lakey is spending a month at Manchester. June Sutcliffe has secured a po- sition at the Pickering plant. Mrs. Snowdon and niece, and Miss C. Stephenson 'are visiting Misses Annie Christie and Ada Stephenson. * Dorothy Wilbur had her ton- sils removed in Port Perry Hospi- tal. We hope for a speedy reco- very. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Geer attend- Redshaw on Monday. Mrs. Harry Harper and Mrs. Frank Kendall visited Mrs. Merle Lambe in Oshawa on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Bell, and Billy are spending a few weeks holidays with Mrs. J. Swan. Mr. C, Harper, Mr. H. Harper, and Miss Helen Lambe spent Sun- day at Mr. Russell Harper's. AN OLD CANADIAN CUSTOM . . When our pioneer grandparents had a big job to do they called in their neighbours. A barn raising brought help from miles around. framers took charge; sides were chosen and com- petition between teams lent interest to the work. This old Canadian custom Canada's National War Finance Committee 'was JE'VE GOT A BI The War goes on. The National War Finance Committee carries on. Some will serve on the committees organized sales of Bonds, War Savings Certificates and we can--and lend our money to Canada, We must provide the money required to carry on the war --the money required to win the war, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL WAR FINANCE COMMITTEE ROR 0.0 40 ky ion wi 74 pl. SA to promote éontinued Stamps. All of us must continue to buy these securities, We must save every dollar, every cent formed mi Skilled barn © mittees were formed in all communities. was revived when ended. Port Perry Fair Wednesday, Sept. 9th - Excellent Exhibits Generous Prizes Good Races Russ Creighton Street Dance at Night ed the funeral of the late Win. BEBRIEE. LEAR YOUR LINE FOR THE NEXT * Clear telephone lines for ALL-OUT PRODUCTION Your telephone is part of a vast interlocking gan ing an abnormal wartime load. Don't let needless dela 0 asta now 1 ye up messages on which production efficiency may depend. 1. BE SURE you have the right number... consnly the di rectory, 2. SPEAK distincily, the mouthpiece, 3. AN J i Ajeven promptly when the 4. USE OFF-PEAK h Distance calls: Sern ford directly into we ong ; a, ; 1.2 pm, 5.7 pm, after 9 pom, bese things may J, . 2,6:300, daily ors drilling, bap calls, they are very importany. bi OTHER "WARTIME TELEPHONE TACTICS Mr. and Mrs. Murray Geer, of Oshawa, spent the week-end at Mr. C. Geer's. THE ACID TEST Playwright: = "That suit you're wearing looks as if you had slept in it." Critic: "I have. I wore it last night to-the opening of your play." 1d went into operation, mittees--men experienced in the organization and conduct of financial operations--Local Com- operation and competition characterized the i work, The biggest "raising" in Canada's history | got away to a miignificent start, 108 T0 00 Our fighters must have .more ships and tanks and guns and planes, They must have better ships and. tanks and 'guns and planes than the enemy has. We must all work, and save and lend. The safest investments we can find for our savings are Bonds, War Savings Certificates and Stamps--and they will provide money for us to' buy things that we will want when the war is National War Pinence Committees AU Under the leadership of the National and Provincial Com- OW CLARK'S Co- ANNE PATON ORANGE 'MARMALAD i ------ i "TOMATO JUICE 3:25: FRESH DAILY, DOMINION QUALITY ! WHITE, BROWN BREAD .Zs.c. PLAIM OR PIMENTO SPECIAL PRICES FOR KRAFT CHEESE * 19: 20: iw He | | o FRUITS & VEGETABLES o : i JUICY CALIFORNIA LEMONS ONTARIO No. 1 STAKE TOMATOE GREEN 01 WHITE GELER ONTARIO No. 1 POTATOES 517. STALKS» yg A NUTRITIOUS CEREAL ] : : wr 99 | SHREDDED WHEAT 2: "°C | SOAP FLAKES 5: +: § 2-13 | JEWEL suolireiive FLO 24m. Bag (Weight when packed) 5 QUICK OR PLAIN ROLLED OATS DRIP OR REG. GRIND HED HOSE co 4 Le FFEE hh THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY DOMINION you ALWAYS find {LL 23. | +19 8l- 23 49. | hs #

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