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- Editer and Publisher. T PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 180, 1942 EDITORIAL "Such is the patriot's beast, where'er we ream: His first, best country ever is at home." / TIGHTEN YOUR BELT 'serve his ends by falling into it? Those who see an early end to the war may be right -- and they may be wrong. In any case, it is better to be prepared for the worat and find a happy surprise, than 'to reverse the process. Stalingrad has two lessons to teach, , The first is that Germany is not invincible. Hitler cannot sweep everything before him, as he did in the early stages of the war. The second lesson is that when Churchill said we should "fight from street to -street","he was visualizing just what hag happened in Stalin- grad, and what is likely to happen in any 'city. There is no capitulation now simply because the formal fortifications are destroyed. With the German threat of the annihilation of "the inhabitants, men and women become despe- rate, They feel that they had better die fighting than to die after they had become captives. Even though the tide of battle should turn and the Allied armies should fight the Axis powers on European soil, the tactics learned in Stalin- grad will not be forgotten. They will be just as effective in Berlin as they have been in Stalin- grad, ' With these facts in view we shall be well ad- vised to put every effort into our share of winning - the war, What matters it if we miss a few spoonatul of sugar or a cupful of tea per day? be the value of hoarding our dollars, if, after our hoarding, Germany takes possession? What is the value of strikes, demands for higher pay, and slowing down of production, if these actions only serve to open the door to the enemy? 'We might as well make up our minds to tighten our belts, and do all we can to help, because "Nothing matters now but VICTORY!" * . 0» WHERE WE CANNOT COMPETE (Globe and Mail) | Our feelings have been outraged by the Ger- man decision to fetter British prisoners. Let us not, however, in the heat of the moment, em- bark upon a contest which we cannot hope to win. How could we expeet to compete with the Ger- mans in sheer brutality? And what avails it if we try? The harsh treatment we mete out to German priggnexs will be matched by the satanic ingenuity of the Teuton, and applied in greater measure to five times as many of the sons of our race, Are we not being lured into a trap prepared 'willingness to compete with the Germans in "What will for us by a cunning enemy, and shall we not Victory can be brought no nearer by harsh treatment of ° German prisoners. But a public avowal of our cruelty will discourage German troops in occu. pied countries from surrendering themselves, which they have done so frequently in the very successful Commando raids, whose operations are taking place almost daily and bringing terror to the occupation forces in Western Europe. There is one imperative consideration which may overrule the moral laws which we uphold. That consideration is military necessity, -- If victory can be brought nearer by ruthless action against German civilians, then the act may be justified. We are fighting for our lives, and the enemy has thrown scruple to the winds. Where necessary, we must fight him with his own weapons, But chaining German prisoners, which can only be the first step in a long series of brutal acts followed by reprisals, will bring victory no nearer, and only. provides a pretext for the sadists in Berlin to indulge their morbid appe- tites at the expense of our own people. Where no vital purpose is to be served and no advantage to be gained, two wrongs do not make a right. Savagery in cold blood is the most demoralizing influence on earth, and if we prac- tice it on the excuse of retributive justice, we shall have cause to repent it. The Nazis are trying to keep the German people solid and prevent them from collapsing by fear of what will happen to them if they do. They are trying to instill into every German : mind the profound conviction that if the Nazi 'regime does not win a decisive victory, or at least obtain a negotiated peace, the Germans will perish as a nation, and all the horrors of the world will let loose among their homes. They are trying to frighten their soldiers into fighting until they drop, rather than face the nameless terrors of a prison camp. And in pursuance of this policy, they have started this competition in ill treatment which they hope will provoke us into making our prison camps intolerable hells instead of pl of fi t Thus, their soldiers can be taught to prefer death to surrender. . On the day of victory those who have com-. mitted crimes against the conscience of human- ity shall be put upon their trial and judged-by those whom they have oppressed. In the mean- time, we shall show that we have the means and the will to win, so that no miscreant shall be in any doubt that the day of judgment is coming for him. Night School for Shop Work ? > It has been suggested that a Night School in shop workbe held in Port Perry High School. Those interested should get in touch with Mr. McClellan at once. We have a well equipped shop; which should be used more. Port Perry FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The matter of holding an election _ prior to allying Canada with Britain when the latter is at war, was up for discussion, The Star of October 18th, 1027, said: "An election is usually a heated of- fair in which extreme statements are made, and division, rather than unity of the people, is accomplished. At}: such a time an enemy country could through its agents smash the united and loyal effort of the people in sup- port of the Mother Country, and the rights she would maintain. An elec- tion at such a time would be a very bitter affair, and could be made tof play into the hands of the enemy. ",...One of the finest parts of the Great War was the way in which Great Britain jumped to the rescue of Belgium, and the Princess Pats rallied to the colors. 'Ready, aye ready' will always appeal to the Pirictisn of the people". Port Perry School Fair (the only one held) prize lists were printed in the issue of October 18, 1927. Also Fair, and South Ontario (ato et 2 ee eg MILITARY Demonstration AT PORT PERRY, on Saturday, Oct. 24,10 a.m. ~. One week from next Saturday 'morning, a fine military demonstration will be staged in Port Perry. Those taking part will include-- 45 Air Force Men "These men are precision drilled, They will stage their performance without verbal orders 35 Army Men 17 Army Vehicles NOTE--An opportunity will be given to the boys to ride 4 1 Jeeps." 2 Officers THE ROUTE The men and their equipment will arrive in Osh- awa from Bowmanville, at 7 p.m., October 22nd, and : Tey Sats on Friday. On Saturday morning they will ITY, arriving about 10 o'clock. return' id will be made via Brooklin to organizations in town, HR Further Two Important Events: Saturday, October 17th, is Scouts' Apple Day This is your opportunity to buy-a really fine apple at a generous price. same time doing "a good turn' to Port Perry Boy Scouts' Troop-- one of the best Don't forget--Be Generous, Patriotic Mass Meeting Preparations are being made to hold a Patriotic Mass Meeting in Port Perry on the evening of Sunday, October 25th, | Noted speakers will take part and good music will be provided. People of the community are invited. particulars next week. a eC iE TI TS A AT SL A. A Be Cee and at the a ER B_e_de --_ War Work Activities At a meeting of the War Work Committee held on Sept. 20th, it was decided to send Christmas parcels to all boys from the community on Ac- tive Service and a committee was appointed to look after same. Socks will be needed for these par- cels and those who knit socks are asked to double their efforts this month. The overseas boxes will have to be on their way before the end of the month. The September bales shipped to 1.LO.D.E, Head Office consisted of the following: Soldier's Comforts 650 prs. socks, 2 seamen's sweaters, 19 sailor's tuck-ins, 12 balaclava caps, 16 knitted scarves, 3 leather jerkins, 7 prs. gloves, 7 prs. mitts, 12 steel helmet caps, 8 sleeveless sweaters, 9 prs. seamen's socks, 10 prs. wristlets, British Evacuee 2 afghans, 2 shelter rugs, 3 prs. boys' pyjumas, T quilts, 6 layettes, 4 boys' shirts, I'l prs. boys' pants with braces,. 11 girls' outfits (jumper, blouse, bloomers, and socks), 21 shel- ter aprons, 30 prs. boys' knee socks, 3 children's knitted suits, 2 pry, girls' pyjamas, 1 girls' knitted skirt, 1 chil- dren's knitted 3-piece outfit, Hospital Supplies 1 pr. hospital shoes, 3 gowns, 1 pr. men's pyjamas. Camp Libraries hospital 131 magazines, 2 cards, decks of playing U.S. TECHNICAL SCHOOL FOR BRITISH R.A.F. IN MIDDLE EAST Picture shows: Col. Crom (left) shaking hands with Air Marshall Drfimmond as he hands over the School. General Maxwell is between. "FIGHTING ACE" Oshawa, Oct. 3rd, 1942, Dear Mr, Farmer: I thought it would interest you to know that the late Mark Brown whose picture appears on the cover of Mac- lean's of October 1st, and who is the subject of the article "Fighting Ace" in that magazine is descendant of the Pioneer stock of Reach Township, and his father and grandfather will be re- membered by some of the older ¢iti- zeny of Port Perry. ark's great grandfather, George '| Brown, settled in the woods on the 14th concession of Reach in 1842, The grandfather Bill Brown was for a number of years employed as teamster by the Corp. of Port Perry. The father received part of his education under Mr. Rae in the old school on the hill, went west and entered the em- ploy of the C.N.R. where he still re- mains. . Mark's father, Sam Brown, is a cousin of three of your present citi- zens, Mrs. Aldred, Mrs. Bickle, and Mrs. Wright Crosier. Yours very truly, R. J. Brown, Watch $1.60 per year in advance. your label; it tells when your subscription expires 6 cents a single copy Additions and Corrections re Men on 'Active Service (Port Perry, Reach and Scugog) Overseas . Flying Officer J. Glenn MacMaster, R.C.AF. Pte. D, A. Edwards, Queen's York Rangers Driver John Morris, R.C.A.S.C. Pte. James Wyatt, R.C.A, Pte. Georgé Gourlie, 2 In Canada L.A.C. Thomas Beare, Pte. Gerald McCrea, Pte. Dawson Kaufman, Pte. Sidney Brinkman, A.C. George J. Ottenbrite, R.C.ALF. Pte. E. A. Luke, CM.G.T.C. Signm. Clarence A. Beare, R.C.C.S. Pte. Norman Sweetman, R.F.N. R.C.A.F, With the Women's Forces Cpl. Mabel Buttle, C.W.A.C, ---- to m---- BLACKSTOCK Soldier From Nestleton is Prisoner of War in Germany, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lansing, of Nestleton, have received word that their-son Bdr. Dean C. Lansing at first reported missing in the raid on Dieppe is now n-prisoner of war-in-Germany: He joined in Sept. 1939. Gor. Jack Barton, also of Nestleton is a brother- in-law of Bdr. Lansing, The two have been on active service in England since 1939. Red Cross © Red Cross shipment for September included; Seamen's Comforts -- 10 tuck-ins, 1 pair heavy whole mitts, 2 aero caps, 2 pairs heavy socks, 8 pairs seamen's stockings (plain), 2 pairs scamen's stockings, (ribbed), 1 turtle-neck sweater, 1 v-neck sleeveless sweater, Army and Airforce Comforts -- 8 helmet caps, 3 pairs men's air force socks, 3 pairs gloves. Women's Auxiliary--2 pairs gloves, 1 v-neck sleeveless pullover, 7 pairs sockees. Refugee Clothing -- girl's sweater, boy's sweater, girl's dress and bloom- ers, 2 pr. boy's knee-length stockings, 3 pairs child's mitts, 2 prs. adult mitts, Tafghan square donated bythe WA of United Church, 22 boys' shirts, 1 boys' windbreaker. Mrs. H. Hooey, Liason Officer of [Cartwright Branch of the Red Cross, and Rev. D. Stinson, as pastor of the United Church and 1st Vieg President, called on Mrs. Lansing on s¥riday las€ to extend to the family the friendly and sympathetic consideration of the branch and to acquaint the named next J of kin, Mrs. Lansing, with the regula- tions concerning communications with prisoners of war interned abroad, al- so~the rules as to the sending of the quarterly parcels. Friday, October 9, was Dean's 27th birthday. He was born in Toronto, educated at Black- stock Continuation School. He was a general favorite both in civilian life and in the army. He was a good and brave soldier, well liked by both of- ficers and men, He was one of the detachments entrusted with a special gunner's job. All this was evidenced from letters received from his su- perior officers and other soldier friends. He spent his last leave in Scotland, a favorite place among the soldiers on leave. When leaving, he asked his hostess how he could repay her for her hospitality. Her reply was: "by coming again," William Robert Griffith Wilfrid's grand old man, William Robert Griffith, passed away on Sept. 11 at the age of ninety-one years, He was born in Wales and 'came to Can- ada at the age of twenty-one. He lived at Wilfrid for 66 years, carrying on a blacksmith business. So was an up- right man and a Christian, a great churchman and respected by all. He gave two sons, Rev, J. E. Griffith of Bowmanville, formerly of Blackstock, and Rev. S. B., Griffith, Verona, Ont., to the Christian Ministry. Besides Rig sons in the ministry, are Ida, Mamie and Percy, of Wilfrid, and William, of Toronto. Rev. W. H. Simpson receives Elevation The elevation of Rev. W. H. (Bill) Simpson of Millbrook, Ont,, (sem of Archdeacon Wm. Simpson, rector of St. John's Anglican Church, at Black- stock), to the priesthood at Cheng- chow Free China, is announced by the Church of England in Canada. - He AS] Liha ts WALA, AGS was advanced to the priesthood by. Bishop Shen of China, The United Church W. A, met at the home of Mrs. Leith Byers.. It was decided to buy another War Savings Certificate. Miss Evelyn Harnden, teacher at Purple Hill, gave a talk on "How long can Japan fight?" Lunch is out for the duration. : St. John's 'A. Y. P. A. met in the ing. Archdeacon Simpson gave an in- teresting and informing address on China, Several members of St. John's An- glican Church attended the annual meeting of the Deanery held at Fene- lon Falls, on Sept. 30th. The following local boys have gone of the Wright, ton, western grain crop: Lloyd Dalton Dorrell, Reg. Middle- Ernie Swain and Bert. Hoskin, ------ SCUGOG Sunday, October 18th is set for the Thank Offering services. Foot Church at 11 a.m. and the Centre at 7.30 with Rev. W. C. Smith of Port Perry, as guest speaker. The Union Choir will furnish the singing. We hope the weather will be fine and that a large gathering comes out to these services. Rev. Kingsley Joblin of Weston gave a very interesting address in the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon to a large erowd who took advantage of choir rendered very suitable music. The hall was nicely decorated with flowers by Miss Dorothy Joblin and Mrs, John Burnham. Mr. Nicklin of Toronto, visited at the parsonage over the week-end, Mra, Nicklin returning to Toronto with him after a happy holiday here. Mr. and: Mrs. Percy Byers of Bow- manville, vere Sunday guests of her brother Mr. George Bratley and daughter Margavet. Miss Gladys Joblin, Caughnawaga, Quebec, spent a few days with her parents at the parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fralick and Beth spent Monday in Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. C, Mills visited Mrs. Mills' sister, Mrs, Cowie, at Bals- over, on Monday, it being their 40th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. David Miller and their cousin Mrs. Moffatt, of Toronto, were week-end holiday visitors of Mr. 'and Mrs? George* Sweetman: GREENBANK Mrs. Bunker, of Oshawa, Mr. and Sunday. Among Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. J. Colleran, Victoria Corners with Mr, and Mrs. L. O'Neill. Miss Ila Stone and friend, of Toron- to, Mrs, Sonley, Sunderland, Miss N. Wilkinson, New Toronto, with Mrs, Stone for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Monnier, Kingston, Miss Hagerman, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. H. Phoenix. . Misses Wilson and Saunders, To- ronto, with Mrs. A. Phoenix. Misses Miss Aletha Cragg, Miss Lillian Ward, Miss Joyce Beare, Miss Alma Lee, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Phoenix, of Toronto, at their respective homes for the holiday week-end. Miss Jean McArthur of Warren, at her home here for the week-end. The Young People from Utica are Jennie in the interests of the Red Cross, in the community hall on the ev hing of Oct. 23rd. ci MP OPPs MARRIED Cuss -- Collins St. Saviour's Church, Toronto, Gladys Mary, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Sopon Collins, Scugog Island, was Ni , eldest son of Mr. and Mrs, Charles Cuss, Toronto, Rev. H. A. Jamieson officiated. A DIED COLLINS--At Port Perry, on Mon. day, Oct. bth, 1942, George W. Collins, beloved - husband of the late Mary . Jane Fielding, in his 84th year. In- terment was on Thursday, Oct, 8th, at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Al- bert. THOMSON--At Port Perry Hos: pital, on Sunday, Oct. 11th, 1942, Mary Jane McHoull, beloved wife of the: late Marshall Thomson, in her 91at year. Interment was on Wednesday bert. Community Hall for its October meet- West to lend a hand in the harvesting the lovely day to go to church. The Roy Hope and little ps visited Mr. and Mrs. J. McKitrick, on Olive and Dorothy. Real, ~~ coming to give their play Johnnie and ~~ On Saturday, October 10th, 1942, at" ted in marriage to Charles Wil- k at Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Al Re