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s -- -------- CHRIST] MAS "GREETING. | Once again we turn aside from the worries that beset us in the past year; and at this time when our thoughts are peaceful, we wish you-- Avi HAPPY NEW YEAR. REESOR'S FUEL & LUMBER F. LARS ARRAN AAASASSAS SARS SS E. Reesor F. CG. Reesor EN BETHESDA The December meeting of the Woman's Association was held in the Church on December 3rd with Mrs. Brown in the chair. The meeting was opened by singing hymn 51, followed by prayer, A talk on missions was given by Mrs. C. Croxall and it was decided to raise $15.00 as a donation to missionary work. Mrs. McGregor read the Scripture lesson and Mrs. S. Mills the lesson thoughts and prayer. This being the annual meeting the fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year. President, Mrs. Brown; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. F. Dobson; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. S. Mills; Recording Secretary, Mrs. E. Parish; 'Asst. Sec, Mrs. W. McGregor; Cor. Sec., Mrs. R. Crapper; Treasurer, Mrs, T. Ashenhurst; Pianist, Mrs. C. Ash- enhurst; Asst. Pianist, Mrs. Roy Hart; Missionary Convener, Mrs. C. Crox- all; Missionary See, Mrs. R. Hart; Hostess Conveners, Mrs. R. Paradine and Mrs. E. Paradine; Auditors, Mrs. W. McGregor and Miss Forsyth; Par- sonage Com., Mrs. Geo. Ward, Mrs. S. Ward, Mrs, McGregor; Social Com, Mrs. W. Palmer, Mrs. E. Paradine, Mrs. W. McGregor; Church Board Re- presentative, Mrs. R. Crapper; Flower and Visiting Com., Mrs. R. Hart, Mrs. E. Paradine, Mrs. F. Dobson. ------ oo Myrtle Station | veaa the minutes of the last meeting and Betty Jean Lunney, the treasurer, gave a full report of the money re- ceived and expended, Then followed a program of Christmas songs and ve- citations: a group of carols--'Joy to the World", "The. First Noel" "0 Come All Ye Faithful" by the senior pupils. "The Story of the First Christmas Tree" was read by Bernice Nottingham, recitation, "Why?" by Phyllis Duff, was, of course, full of questions. Wee Catharine Hamilton sang "Away in a Manger". Doris May and 'Kenneth Heron, Joan Cook and Kenneth Cook, sank a pretty Yuletide number. Betty Jean Lunney told of the stomach ache she suffered when she got up each night, after finding the hidden Christmas cake, and nibbled at it until, when Christ- mas arrived there was no cake, "Choosing a - Christmas-Gift", was sung by the juniors as each one car- ried the desired object. Patsy Lun- ney's recitation told of the piece of Christmas cake placed on the mantle for Santa Claus but before he arrived a little mouse found and ate it, "The angel's song", was sung by the juniors followed by "Long ago on Christmas" by Patsy Armstrong. "Animals of the Zoo", was an action song by grade II girls. Dorothy McCartney recited "Merry Christmas". The story of St. Nicholas was read by Joan Cook. "Silent Night", "Away in a Manger", "0 Little Town of Bethlehem", formed a group of carols sung by the seniors. Lois Daw doesn't think "A Lady | Santa Claus" would do; for no Santa (Too late for last weck) Letters have been received from Jim Manderson, Olaf Ingwersen and Bill McCartney, who are Overseas, ex- pressing their thanks for the Christ- -mas boxes sent to them in October by the Myrtle Unit of the Red Cross. The contents were just what the boys wanted most and their appreciation was very sincere. Hearty congratulations are extend- ed to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Britton who celebrated their fifty-third wed- ding anniversary on Christmas Day. "Mr. Cecil Walsh was in Port -Hope on Thursday attending the funeral of his stepmother. Mr. and Mrs. George Chisholm, of Toronto, spent Thursday with their mother, Mrs. Robert Chisholm. Mrs. Russell Taylor was a visitor _in Port Perry on Friday. Mrs, D:}Luery visited on Friday with friends in Brooklin. Special Christmas services were con- ducted on Sunday evening by the "pastor, Rev. G. D. Gault. The old Christmas story, yet ever new and wonderful, was told in a beautiful manner by Mr, Gault, Not only was the Saviour of the world born on that day so long ago, but encouragement, "good "will to man and the spirit of love was born also. Mrs. Bert Duff was a visitor in Whitby on Friday. ht Mr. Gordon Barton of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D, Duchemin, ! Mrs. James Cooper and Mrs. Frank Harrison spent Friday with Peterboro friends. Miss Marcella McKinnon of Cape Breton was a week-end guest of her _ frierid, Miss Beulah Cooper. Mrs. McLaren, the Public School teacher, Js on Tuesday to spend the | Chriss holidays with her family at re n Orono. The east bound - C.P.R. passenger trains this week are hauling many ex- tra coaches carrying soldiers-to spend their holiday leave at their homes in "the Maritime Provinces. Bchool closed on:Tuesday afternoon with, as the teacher expressed it, a glorified. Junior ~Red Cross meeting. The glorified part of it was thé Christ- mas program, The meeting was opened to the public and parents and interested villagers gathered to hear| "and. enjoy the entertainment. The 'president, Hugh Grant, was in charge 'of the meeting. The Scripture lesson Luke 2:8-19, was read by Doris Duff, followed by the Lord's Prayer in uni- som: Bernice Nottingham, secretary, | is real if he has mo whiskers. "The Miik Maids", was a pleasing number sung by six girls in costume! Phyllis McCartney, Doris May Heron, Dorothy Valliers, Joan Cook, Patsy Lunney, Audrey Cook. The senior pupils sang as the last number, "Deck the Hall", followed by the National Anthem. "Santa Claus made fis appearance and handed outy the many prettily wrap- ped Ee that hung on the tree placed on the platform. REVEALS "OUR CANADA" Gerald Noxon is the author of the CBC Sunday night series which tells the story of Canada. He was born in Toronto, of parents who came from United Empire Loyalist stock. He went to England and France to school, married an American girl in London, worked on documentary films in Bri- tain under John Grierson who is now head- of the "National Film Board in Canada. He wrote for the BBC too he returned to Canada two years ago and poduced the first entirely French film in the Canada Carries On series. His first script assignment for the CBC was a series in connection with the Commonwealth Air Trainjng Plan, broadcast under the title They Mintor \| Freedom, in 1941. Noe ey 2) SITUATION IN 1943 ON FARM "7. MACHINERY Because it was necessary to con- serve the limited supply of new ma- chines go that they would be available to meet the most essential needs, far machine rationing had been found necessary, said H. H. Bloom, Adminf- ! strator for Farm and Construction Machinery and Municipal Equipment, at the Dominion Provincial Agricul- tural Conference, recently held in Ot- tawa. Even with rationing it might not be possible to take care of every essential need but it would insure the best possible form of equitable distri- bution, * The Canadian farmer there- fore is assured of equal treatment with farmers in the United States, 'Features of the rationing" system are+(a) each manufacturer and im- porter_is required to maké an .equit- able allocation of available supply to each Province. (b) A farm machinery rationing officer thoroughly conversant with farm conditions and agricultural implement business is attached to a designated office of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board within each Province. He deals with each appli- cation in relation to supply. If a farmer is in need of an essential piece of equipment and cannot obtain it without purchase, he places his or- der with the implement dealer and fills in the essential form. The dealer if he can supply the goods, completes the form, forwards it to his principal who, in turn, submits it to the farm machinery rationing officer. The per- mit is either given or rejected. If re- jected, the applicant may appeal. ASHBURN The annual meeting of Burn's Church Sunday School is announced for Monday evening, January 4th. A good attendance is desired of all those intersted ii iSunday School work. Ampong the visitors in our neighbor- hood during Christmas week, were: I..A.C. Lester Beadle, from the East- ern. Coast, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beadle; Mr, and Mrs. A. F. Hiner, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mitchell, of Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Mr, and Mrs. Kerry, Miss A, Kerry, all of Utica, Miss L. Ward, of Toronto, with Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Fisher; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holman, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs, A. Walker, of Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Walker and daughter Helen, of St. Thontas, with Mrs, Wm. Walker. Our teacher, Mrs. Armstrong, spent Christmas day with relatives in Osha- wa. Mr. and Mrs. David Grant were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Holliday, of Brooklin, on Christmas. Quartermaster Russell Lunney and family with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith, of Brooklin. Mr. Wm. Armstrong. of Prince Al- bert, with relatives here during the holidays. : Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Heron, Ruth and John, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Heron. Sgt. W. C. Reynolds and Mrs. Rey- nolds, of Dunnville, Mr. and Mrs. E. Heron and family, Mechanic Kenneth Reynolds, of Goderich, had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds, of Ajax, last Saturday evening. Mrs. L. Cassidy of Brooklin, Mrs. Mary Cassidy, Sr., spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Cassidy. Mr. Charlie Scroggins, of Ajax, en- joyed a few days off last week at his home here. : Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fielding and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs Frank Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Fielding visited relatives in Oshawa. The annual meeting of Burns Church congregation is announced: to be held on Thursday evening, Jan- uary. 14th. A good attendance is de- sired. Moase-Goose The marriage of Helen Bernice Goose, cldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goose to Sapper Albert Lewis Moase, R.C.E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie' Moase, of Toronto, took place on. Saturday, December 19th, at the home of the bride's parents, Ashburn, Rev, Mr. Marshall, Whitby, officiated. The bride wore a frock of blue wool crepe with corsage of roses, and was attended by her sister, Private Phyllis Goose, of -Long Branch. Sapper J. E. Medland,. R.C.E., was. groomsman. After a dainty lunch the happy couple left on a short honeymoon. - This community extends the best of every; thing for the bride dnd groom, who will reside in Toronto. OP Myrtle Station The weather on Christmas was ideal and the highways in' good condition for travel for both buses and cars. The travel throughout the province ob- viously set g record if it was like that which passed through our village. Extra buses to and from Toronto and not only extra coaches on the trains but extra. trains were necessary to take care of the thousands of civilians and soldiers who were going home or away for Christmas. Apparently the public co-operated with the train of - ficials by picking up their tickets ahead of time, as was advised, for the delay in the train schedule was not so noticeable as in former years, Friends of Mr. Frank Lewis will be glad to learn that he is fast improv- ing after an attack of shingles some weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs, David Ducheriin' spent Christmas with relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Cook entertain- ed their daughters and their families on Christmas: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lee, Mary Jane, Marina and Helen, of Greenbank; Mr. and Mrs, F. Beadle, Harvey and Shirley, of Ashburn; Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Cooper, Douglas and Gary of Toronto. George Cooper, of the Galt Train- ing School, R.C.A.F., was home for Christmas, t Mr, and Mrs. Allin, of Port Perry, Misses Edith and Ida Redding, of Ajax, were Christmas guests of Harold and Mrs. Stredwick, Miss Nellie Nash of Oshawa, has been visiting with Mrs, F, Briggs and Miss Thelma Briggs for the past week. Mrs, Roy Parrott of Sutton, and Mr. and Mrs. A. VanHorne, of Thornhill visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. Redman over Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Squelch of Mt. Carmel, called on Myrtle friends on Saturday. | Mr. and Mrs. George Holliday .were Whitby, on Christmas. Mrs. R. Chisholm was a Christmas guest of her sister and family of Whitby. Smashing the front door of Cook's garage thieves entered the building one night last week. When the pro- prietor arrived to open up next morn- ing, he found entrance was already available. Fortunately, after looking about the garage, nothing was miss- ing, but there was a great-deal of dis- order caused by the would-be burglars as they ransacked the building in search of something that apparently was not there. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Perrin enjoyed their Christmas dinner with their son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pritchard of Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowerman of Port Perry, spent Christmas with Harry and Mrs, Stacey. Miss Hazel Valliers and Bob, of Oshawa, sygent Christmas at "their home here. Miss Helena Grant, R.N,, of Lind- say Hospital, enjoyed a pleasant Christmas with her brother and his wife, John and Mrs. Gant and family. Mr. William Eyers was with his family at their home in Hawkestone for Christmas, Master Bobbie ac- companied his father on his return and is having a happy week with his little Myrtle friends. Rev. W. Rice and Mrs. Rice were guests of Whithy relatives on Christ- mas. A pleasant day was spent at the home of Stanley and Mrs. Nottingham on Christmas when they entertained Mrs. Nottingham's parents and her brothers with their. families: Mr. and Mrs. E. Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bryant and family, of Greenbank; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bryant and family, of Oshawa. Mrs. L. Hill of Orillia is sponding a couple of weeks with relatives here and at Mount Carmel. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison were guests of Oshawa relatives on Christ- mas. Mr. Jesse Pike spent Qikistmes with his parents and sisters at their home _| in Toronto. * Mr. and Mrs. Percy Maynard and Joan and Mr. T. Smith, of Brooklin, were. Christmas guests of James and Mrs, Cooper. Gnr. John Maw of the R.C.A,, at Sherbrooke, Que,, enjoyed a four 'day furlough last week with his. parents, Arthur and Mri! Maw, Harold and Mrs. Hamilton, Jim and Catharine were 'guests of relatives in Columbus on Christmas, Stanley Linton, R.C.0.C., Toronto, was home on 3 short furlough last week. AW.2 Maud Mansfield, R.C.A.F. (W.D,), Manning Depot, Toronto, was a caller on Saturday at the homes of Myrtle friends. : Mr, and Mrs, Fred Hinton and Gor- don of Toronto, spent Saturday even: ing with Mr, Hinton's mother, Mrs. T. Carey. mas afternoon with her mother, Mrs, E. Fisher, of Ashburn, Miss Blanche Lunney, of Toronto, spent Sunday with Mrs. Lunney and children. A children of Kinsale spent Christmas with Arch add; Mrs. Johnson, Lorne, Donald and Elmer. Elmer and Mrs. Cook and Audrey were guests of Oshawa relatives on Christmas, joyed their Christmas dinner with Brougham relatives, || T. Edgar guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Holliday of |™"3 Mrs. A, Parrinder visited on Christ- | Bert and Mrs, Duff and family ens} Mr, and Mrs, William Lantz, of To- ronto, and Mrs, Cobbledick, of Orono, were Christmas guests of -Oliver and Mrs. Lane. Elwood and Mrs, Masters were Christmas guests of Mrs. Masters' brother at his homg in Pontypool, Mr. and Mrs, Japes Edgar and Mr. of Toyonto, were Sunday afternoon callers/at the home of Dave and Mrs. Luery, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowiley, Virginia and Linda, of Toronto, and Frank, of Oshawa, were home with their par- ents, . 0. H. and Mrs. Downey for Christmas, Mr. Roy Johnson of Falconbridge; Mr. and Mrs. A. Marchant and Allan, and Mrs. R. Tole and Robert, of Oshawa, were Sunday afternoon call- ers at the home of their aunt, Mrs, R Chisholm. Q.M.S. Russell Lunney of Camp Borden and Mrs. Lunney, Betty Jean, Patsy and Car), spent a happy Christ- mas with 'Brooklin relatives. Allen and Mrs. Downey, Marilyn and. Lois, spent Christmas with Mrs. Downey's parents, Mr, and Mrs, Fred Rham, of Columbus, Guests of Clarence and Mrs. Harri- son, on Christmas were: Bill and Miss Mary Martin of Brooklin, Mrs. L. Hill of Orillia, Mrs. W. McCartney and children and Mrs. R, Long. Mr. and Mrs. S. Cox and Alvin were guests of Toronto friends on Christ- Albert and Mrs. Eyers attended a family gathering of Mrs. Eyers' re- latives at the home of an aunt near Hawkestone. Mr. and Mrs. James Dickson SS Christmas with L. L. and Mrs. Ross and family, at Utica. Mr, W, McKinley of Port Perry, Mr, and Mrs. Earl Cook and children of Brooklin, were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cook. Master Bobbie Cook of Brooklin, is spending the Christmas holiday with his grandparents. The. inclement weather on Sunday evening kept many away from the Church service. The few who braved the elements heard an excellent ser- mon by the pastor, Rev, G. D. Gault, and went home feeling that it had been good to be-there. Service next Sunday at the regular hour 7.30 p.m. The annual congregational meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, Jan, '12th, at 8 o'clock. : PRINCE ALBERT Miss Mary Vickery, who is working in the Civil Service in Ottawa, was home for a few days in the Christmas season, Mr, and Mrs, L. Beacock of Cadmus, and Miss Strickland, of Oshawa, were also guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vickery. Among others who spent Christmas in our village were: Mr. and Mrs .W. Webb, Jean and Donna, of Norwood; Mr. and Mrs. L. Hunter and Jamie, with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hunter. Mr, C. Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lamb and three children of Manchester, with Luke 'and family, Mr, and Mrs. T.' Luke, of Welland, and Mr, and Mrs. W. Luke and daughter, of Oshawa, with Mr. and Mrs. F, Luke. 2 Mr. and Mrs. A. MacGregor and nephew, Glenn Steinhoff are spending the holidays with their relatives.in To- ronto., Mr, MacGregor went up for Christmas, Mrs. G. Luke was in Toronto last week to see her mother, Mrs, R. Bond, is very much interested in all about her, and her seit and hearing' are good. - x relatives in Toronto, Mrs, Raymer has been in Stouffville a few days owing to the death of her sister Mrs. Barkey. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Hunter, Merle and Barbara, spent Christmas with relatives near Seagrave. General Roeplg receives 1.8.0. for gallant Leadership at Bir Hacheim SCUGOG Services next Sunday: Union at 2 p.m. followed by Sunday School. The Head service will be at 8 pm. Mr. Cummings of Toronto, will be the speaker, Come and hear him, All should remember the Red Cross meeting on Wednesday afternoon, January 6th, : Birthday greetings to Mr, John Job- lin, on his 93rd birthday, on January 1st.. Also to Mr, Walter Samells, 75, Mrs. D. Couch, Hatchig Jemian and Mrs. Gordon Jeffrey, for New Year's Day. Stewart Mark, Everett Pren- tice and Eddie Prentice for the 2nd, Mrs, Geo. Samells, Olive Brown for the 4th, Mrs. R. Jackson, Charles Samells, January 6th, Victor Aldred for the 8th. 4 Congratulations to our Reeve, Mr. Russell- Hood and the Councillors, Messrs. Earl Heayn, Jesse Demara, Carlton Graham, Gordon Cherrie on being elected by acclamation for an- other term. 1 =" Mr. Harry Sintzel,"of Toronto, spent Christmas and a few days with his sister Mrs, Jonathan Aldred. He also called on Mr, and Mrs. Joel Aldred and "§ Mr. Neil Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Eden and little Shirley, and Bob Gilmore, spent Christmas and the week-end with re- latives in Toronto. 2 Mrs. F. G. Joblin and daughter Gladys are spending Christmas and this week with Rev. F. G. Joblin at the home of his son in Bowmanville. Mr. Thos. Clark of Michigan, and his sister Nurse Fanny, of Montreal, spent Christmas with their sister Mrs. Oliver Reader. Mr. and Mrs. Ettey; Mr, and Mrs. C. | Mr. and Mrs. Roy Henders spent Christmas in Port Perry with his sister. : Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hope and little son Ronald, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Mills. The Head Christmas Tree was en- joyed by many. It was a splendid program, and Santa arrived just at the right time. Proceeds $21. 35 for Sunday School Fund. A quiet and pretty wedding took place on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m; December 26th, at Deer Park. United Church, Toronto. The bride was the , second daughter of Rev. F. G. and ! Mrs. Joblin, of Scugog. united in marriage to Henry, only son "of Mr, and Mrs, Westney, of Picker- who, though in bed most of the time, 0 The . bride looked charming in { Powder Blue lace with matching veil and accessories. The bride was as- ~ I'sisted by her sister Gladys, dressed in Mrs, M. Kirby spent a few days with, wine. The groom was assisted by Mr, Clare Gunter, of Petawawa. The solo- ist was Mr. George Bamsy of Picker- ing; the organist, Bob Crosby, of To- She was| ronto. The bride was given in muar- _| riage by her brother Rev. Kingsley Joblin of Weston, and her brother Rev. Elgie Joblin, officiated. Mrs. Joblin and Mrs. Westney wore blue. The chapel was prettily decorated with white baby mums, deep red roses which were also chosen by the bride. After the ceremony the bridal party gathered at the home of the bride's aunt Mrs. Nicklin, where a reception was held, . Later the happy couple left for a honeymoon in Huntsville, On their return they will reside .in Pickering where our best wishes will follow them. : Mr. and Mrs, Orr Teltrew, Clem and Lois, were guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Jeffrey. Mr. and Mrs. L. Pearce and Mary Lou visited her parents Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Clark in Mariposa, on Thursday. Little Miss Eva Pearce is visiting her cousin Miss Mary Lou Pearce this week, fee Pte. Douglas- - Maundrell, R.C.0.C. and Mrs, Maundrell of Kingston, were home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Fralick, as were also Mreand Mrs. M. Fralick, Gloria and Stephen. Pte. Elmer Lee_who is in training at Galt, spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Lee's parents, Mr, and Mrs. R. Hood. The Sunday School and Board meet- (Continued on page 5) AGNES LOGAN GREEN This gifted young Canadian pianist SE made her debut in Toronto at the age of ten. Since that memorable after- noon she has gained the approval of concert audiences and music critics in England and the United States and continues to delight many admirers in Her native land. An award in recog- - nition of having won five other awards. was among her early. distinctions. Start the New Year right. Your Port Perry Star. Va Look at the label on Is it paid in advance? : Mr. and Mrsi Ronald Johnson and ph "= v