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4 AG pig a 1 PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. 25th, 1948 oF -- A COUNTRY EDITOR WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR. THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS OF CANADA Jy JIM GREENBLAT, Editor of the SUN SASKATCHEWAN SWIFT CURRENT The author of this series, Jim Greenblat, is the Editor of The Sun, thriving weekly newspaper published in Swift He is a native of Winkler, Man., and attend- ed public and high schools in Winnipeg. Current 33 years ago, and studied law until the outbreak of He then served in the Canadian Army from 1915 to 1919, and was wounded in France. He has been ,. in the weekly newspaper business since 1923, and is a past president of the Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. At home, he writes a sprightly column, for the Sun, called "Swift Current Through the Looking Glass", in which he has Current, Sask. the First Great War. developed the highly readable brings to this series from Ottawa. Before leaving Ottawa, he left one postscript on a brief bit of biography. It read: "pS: LOOKING INSIDE THE ENGINE Ts Call me lucky or not, but I'm just an ordinary weekly newspaper editor who was invited to come down to Ottawa, that daffy but pulsating, throbbing with energy warheart of a nation which is such a staunch and energetic partner of the battling United Nations. I was asked to write a series of articles for home con- sumption--that is, for the plain, hon- est-to-God folk in the towns and on the farms who constitute the readers of Canadian weekly newspapers. "I didn't get any salary' for coming down here, but they did pay my ex- penses. 1 felt somewhat like your own member of Parliament, eatin' on the train, having the odd. finger-bowl and pretending 1 was used to it and having the bell hops "sir" me to death. You know, as well as I do, that week- ly paper editors at home are merely suffered. But with the finish of these articles, like R. B. Bennett uscd to say before they stuck him in the 'British hall of fame, "He had his day and ceased to be". 1 came to have a personal unhamp- ered uncajoled, unpoliticked look at the Wartime Prices and Trade Board and its mechanism; what makes the wheels go 'round. How it affects the daily life, the routine and economies of you and I. 1 don't owe a cent to any- one in Ottawa from Donald Gordon down, in politics or ration cards, so 1 feel free.to give you my own impres- sions, unbiased, of this tremendously vital thing which is ordering our very "lives, trying to keep a mile ahead of inflation and thus prevent the evils of deflation after the war. } Carte Blanche--No Punches Pulled I wasn't asked to pull punches. That shows I don't look like a politician, I was given carte blanche to look inside the engine, to ask questions, to inter? view the really big names who handle Canada's great wartime economy, and that in itself was a thrill. And here, take my word for--it, you'd be im- pressed like I was. From butter rationing to subsidies the men doing the job are in my opinion sincere, patriotic, hard working and don't let anyone guff you about politics and bureaucracy. It's all such a colossal but necessary thing. They admit mistakes have heen made. They also admit they are hu- man--even the experts and economic advisers; but they're all aiming to- wards the best deal for the greatest number, to involve the least hardship for all of us in a war which is bringing new and ever increasing, intricate pro- blems affecting our very lives. - Just remember when you shake your head wisely at your neighbour and say something about 'them guys at Otta- wa", that one: time you left the barn door open, bossy wandered out into the blizzard and you lost yourself a hun- dred bucks or so. : i 1 Our Living Standards Involved Believe me if you and I are to con- tinue eating the nutritive foods neces- gary to our complex organisms to for- tify us for what may be a long and terrible war-pull (and after the war); If you and I are going to be able to continue paying and receiving wages adequate to a fairly decent continuing standard of living; if the producer and laborer is to reap in at least some worthy measure the efforts of his toil while this war lasts--without any too explosive disruption--it will be be- cause this organization thinks, acts and continues in its (what appears. to me-to be) sincerity of purpose, let the 'chips fall where they may. I propose this series of articles to be just a plain, unvarnished telling of Don't like Toronto!" £8 February 24, 10 a.m, "| Morning & Afternoon each Saturday. Prince Albert--School Manchester--Town Hall Utica--Ralph Wilbur's Residence. He moved to Swift RATION BOOK No, 2 WHERE AND WHEN TO GET IT PORT PERRY February 20 to 27 at the Post Office. February 20, 2 to 5 p.m., 'and 7 to 9.30 p.m. Feb. 22, 23, and 25, 2 to 5 p.m. to 2 p.m.« February 27, 2 to 5 p.m, and 7 to 9.30 p.m. NOT OPEN FEBRUARY 26th . RURAL POINTS--Feb. 20 and 27 Only F:psom--School Greenbank-- United Church & Marsh Hill--School Victoria Corners--School RURAL HOURS ARE 9.30 to 12 Noon, and 2 to 5 p.m. Feb, 20 and 27 Seagrave--Crosier's Store. Chalk Lake--Schoo) Shirley--School Scugog--Centre School and inimitable style that he ---Editor's Note. what I saw in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. | would like to be able to tell you in the same way your own editor does when he's on the beam about something. 1 want to tell what things the head of the whole outfit, chairman of the Board, Donald Gordon, |. that big, dark Scotsman who dynamic- ally 'leads this organization and who, by the way, might look. the hardware man of the blacksmith in your town. He talked to me as if I, myself, meant something in this world. That, to me, was the clue why even stenographers keep thie midnight oil burning in this organization--and I do mean to work. Research Economist Phyllis Turner Then take Mrs. Phyllis G. Turner, administrator for Oils and Fats for| Canada and a member of the United Nations Committee on these vital com- modities. She's a former chief re- search cconomist of the Tariff Board; a strictly beautiful woman doing a tremendous big job in something you'll be intensely interested to hear about later if you stick with me long enough in this series. Then-- there's Kenneth W. Taylor whom I talked with, Secretary of the Board, a McMaster man, an economist of standing, who certainly knows what it's all .about. His type of person (like the others) doesn't have to fiddle with politics. And women readers will surely be interested in what Byrne Hope Sanders told me. She's better known as Editor of Chatelaine and now heads Consumers branch division, with its farflung chain" of "watching" |- local committees. Behind her discern- ing, intelligent eyes you could visual- of mercy; to organization. the Red Cros Helping to keep up the morale of half-a-million fig a gigantic task, and that is only the beginning. T makes life more bearable for thousands of prisoners of war. Over 2,000,000 parcels were shipped to them last year --more than this number must go in' 1943. Our men in British and Canadian hospitals ot Red Cross comforts and heartening visits from the staff of Red Cross "visitors". Red Cross help to shipwrecked sailors is essential, thoughtful, immediate. Homeless war orphans-- our own kin and those of our allies--sick and starving men and women in many lands-- millions in Russia, Greece and China and other peoples of the United Nations--need more food, medicine and comforts from Your RED CROSS CALLS TO YOU Never has the need been so urgent $10,000,000 NEEDED Now! "YOUR RED CROSS appeals continue vital "war work performed Never has the need been so urgent. Ss. The need is world-wide; this year the cost will be greater than ever. to you for funds to carry on its program he Red Cross by no' other - hting men is ize her as a young mom in the kitchen The work must go on. Obey the dictates of your heart; open wide. slicing around the pie dough. your purse and be generous. Remember, jor are the Red Cross! Information From Source Are you interested in hoarding, ete.? Youd be surprised what I learned from Fred McGregor, admini- strator of the Enforcement division. You'd take him for your own church] minister. 'He doesn't look like Him- mler and hates anyone who gets tough but he's sure a firm guy. His division, understandably, has a big job and he's concerned mainly with the fellow who wants to gyp you and I. Then there's Dr. G. E. Britnell, a Saskatchewan university man, economic adviser to the Food Administration. Why that man's head is always as full of butter, eggs, hogs, cheese, beef and 'milk as Manchester Red Cross--W. F. Dobson, President; Miss M. Johns, Sec'y-Treasurer Scugog Red Cross--Mrs. David Hope, President; Mrs. Thos. Redman, Secretary Junior Red Cross, Port Perry--Miss Gertrude V. 8tovin 'Myrtle Red Cross--Mrs. David Duchemin, Secretar§ Canada's farms collectively are. He sees the picture more than he does statistics. More about that later, too. Imagine rationing millions of peo- SHIRLEY ple, cards and stuff. - That would make| 'your head swim at Montreal, and I'll] ~On January 28th, the ladies of the try to explain later, logically, how L. Shirley Women's Institute met at the B. Unwin, a C.P.R. Vice-President, and | home of Mrs. Russell Coates and spent his folks go about it. And what do| ilti . : an enjoyable afternoon quilting for you think is in the mind of placid ad- : . ministrator H, H.. Bloom at Toronto,| the Red Cross. Our quiltings are held j in the different homes and the ladies who handles what you can get in farm |' machinery in this greatest of agricul:| of the community have assisted gen- ny | erously in our work. The following is tural countries? There were many others, a report of the Red Cross work done for the year 1942: 46 quilts, 10 I've got a lot of stuff filed away in my. mind, but it's got to be boiled scarves, 16 pairs of mitts, 26 pairs of socks, 1 seamdn's sweater, 8 pairs sea- down---all of it--to make not too tir- man's socks, 8 pairs pyjamas, 2 hel- And remember, we, the people, only paid for my ham and eggs while I was away from home. I didn't have to pat anyone on the back. I remain, like you, a small town guy or guyess, 80 stick around and tune in next week, ing reading that will give you an ap- preciation and understanding of what's being done to YOUR way of life. On|mets, 6 sweaters, 2 dozen handker- how you react to the policies and re-{ chiefs. gulations. laid down may eventually ; depend that same way of life, Bear Me Muray Loates Frasared ie with me through the following: few] Institute with a lovely quilt "Um- weeks and Tf do the best I can to ex- | brella Girls" to be sold and the pro- plain why and how they're doing it. '[cceds went to Red Cross work, tickets sold on this quilt brought $23.16.* ~ We also had a booth at the Black- stock street dance, the ladies donated vegetables, baking and numerous articles to be sold and the progeeds were $12.00, ~ - 3 Port Perry FIFTEEN YEARS AGO -te of the "Last Lamp-Post", & touching article that showed how "progressive" Port Perry removes one after another of 'has-been' blessings, and substi- tutes better for the best of earlier days. Mr, Fred Schell picked up Australia op his homemade superheterodyne radio. y Rev. S. C. Jarrett left Port Perry to take charge of the new Anglican Church (St. Paul's) in Oshawa, He had been Rector of the Church of the Ascension for four years, Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Willard cele- brated the Diamond Jubilee of their wedding on Monday, Feb. 27th, 1928, Miss Annie Martin and Mrs. L. G, Hall opened a millinery store-in the Archer Block, H. G. Hutcheson wrote the requiem |' facturing Company was offered for sale by tender. Exit Raymore, and some 'of the funds of certain local citizens, i : i _ ASHBURN A good meeting of the Young Peo- ple's Society was held last Friday evening at Burn's Church, On account of cold weather and blocked roads there" were not as many out as usual, however. The topic was missionary. It is regrettable that our pastor, Rev, J. A. McMillan and his family, as well as numerous other families have been having the flu which seems to be hard to get rid of. On this account Rev. Mr. McMillan was unable to. address the congregation on Sunday last, It is hoped to have Sunday Sthool and worship service next Sunday at 10 a.m, and 11, a.m, as usual. A meeting of the Ladies' Bible Class was called: for Monday evening Feb, 22nd and the Women's Guild and Red Cross for Thursday, February 26th at the home of Mrs, Gordon Fisher, at The property of the Raymore Manu: 2 pm, "| Googe. ALL-OUT PR Your telephone is part of let needless delays hold up duction efficiency may depend. DIM ILG IAS DIRECTLY INTO THE MOUTHPIECE Clear telephone lines for - ODUCTION a vast interlocking sys . . 9', tem now carrying an abnormal wartime load. Don't messages on which pro- -------- OTHER USE Long "WARTIME TELEPHONE TACTICS" 5 Tog pv SURE » ANSWER promptly when the bell rings. BE RRIEF. Clear y the next call. These things 01 6, ou have-the right . consult the directory. our line for OFF-PEAK hours for your {.- Distance Calls. ir look trifling, but SoAB00 daily telephone Os. they are very important. J. A. CROSS, Local Manager This community extends congratu- lations to Pilot Officer Walter C. Reynolds, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds, who has completed his course at Dunnville. Pilot Officer Reynolds and Mrs. Reynolds enjoyed two weeks with relatives at Ajax, Moorefield and Myrtle. : Mrs. L. Moase of Toronto, and her sister, L.-Cpl. Phyllis Goose, of Long, Branch, were recent visitors with their- parents Mr. and Mrs, Robert Mrs. R. D. Sherwin enjoyed the week-end with her son Lyle, and other relatives, at Kingston. Mr. David Grant spent last week at his home here. : BLACKSTOCK Congratulations to two of North Blackstock octogenarians, Mrs. J. Hen- ry and Mrs. G. Hooey, who celebrated their birthdays last week, Mrs. Hen- ry her 86th and Mrs. Hooey her 88th. A "miscellaneous shower was held in the community hall Friday evening in honour of Sgt. and Mrs." Eaton. Both bride and groom made fitting speeches of apreciation. We wish Lucille and her husband many years of happiness. i Sorry to learn of the illness of Mrs, John . Venning, teacher of Egypt school. We hope for.a speedy recovery. Neil 'Johnston went to Toronto re- cently and is taking a course at the Technical School in connection with the R.C.AF. . The February meeting of Victorian, W. I. was held at the home of Mrs.! A. L. Bailey. Quilt blacks were hand- ed in and Roll Call was answered by passing around 'of pictures of mem- bers taken in the dim and distant past. This was a very interesting period and afforded much merriment. Mrs. Bailey read items of interest re- lating to Girls' Garden Club Brigade, "and as convener of the "Blood Danor"| committee of Cartwright Red Cross,! Each mem- ° advertised the movement. ber was asked to be an advertising a donation from Florence McLaughlin in aid of Vanishing Teas fund. The Research. and Mrs. Bajley read a pa- per on Cartwricht Township in the! Sixties, Miss Jean Wright read let- ters front a pen girl friend in England and conducted a contest, Keith Fallis received his Wings at Flying Training School, at Brantford | on Feb, 6th, His mother, Mra. Millard Fallis, attended. ; Captain Mrs, Ivy Hamilton and her company of Girl Guides presented a very impressive prayer ceremony at the United Church Sunday night service. 'It was called "A Ceremony for Thinking Day'--February 22ad, the birthday of its founder, Lord Ba- den-Powell and of the chief 'guide, agent, Two dollars was handed in-- theme of the meeting was Historical a formal parade at- No. 6 Service . congregation to realize more fully the grand "object of the Girl Guides and to appreciate its work. Rev. D. Stin- son preached a sermon very appro- priate for the occasion, mentioning the Boy Scouts as well. Congratulations to Sgt. and Mrs. Lawrence Mountjoy (née Lorna Me- Coll) on the birth of a son, Douglas, at Nicholls Hospital, Peterborough} to Mr. and Mrs. -Gordon Strong on the birth of a son; and to L.A.C. Bruce Gibson and Mrs, Gibson on the birth of a daughter at Port Hope. The annual meeting. of the Red Cross was lield on Tuesday, 16th inst. in the Community Hall. ance was small owing to road and weather conditions, The officers for this year are: Hon. President, C. P. Devitt; President, Mrs. J. McArthur; 1st Vice-President, Rev. D. M, Stinson; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. H. Hooey; 3rd Vice-President, Archdeacon Simp-' son; Secretary, Mrs. W, Marlow; Asst. Sec., Miss Vera Forder; Treasurer, Mrs. A. L. Bailey; Auditors, Mrs, F. Stinson and Mrs, Simpson. Chairman of Work Committee, Mrs. V. M. Archer; Assistants, Miss Eva Parr, Mrs. E. Dorrell; Work Commit- tee for Nestleton, Mrs. Joe Forder and Miss Ruth Proutt; Purple Hill, Mrs. Fred Toms, Mrs. R. Coates; Cadmus, Mrs. C. Parr, Mrs, R. Brown; Caesa- rea, Mrs. R. Harran, Mrs. J. Watson; Egypt, Mrs. G. Wright, Mrs. R. Wall; Devitt's Section, Mrs. Sweet, Mrs. G. Stinson; Mahood's Section, Miss Hick- ling; Mrs. M, Nesbitt. Chairman of Campaign Com., Mrs. W. Marlow; Prisoners of War Liaison Officer, Mrs. H. Hooey; Verification Officer for Cables, Dr. J. A. McArthur; Salvage, Mrs. V. Archer and Mrs, McArthur; Honey and Jam, Mrs. E. Dorrell; Nu- trition Com., Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. A. Wright, Mrs. A. L. Bailey, Mra. N. Mountjoy; Overseas Boxes, Mrs. F. . Continued on Page Five MORLEY CALLAGHAN Internationally known novelist, and story writer, 'will -take part in the new CBC series devoted to inquiry into the post-warvorld Lady Baden-Powell. - It helped the --Sunday, Feb 28, 6.03 p.m. The attend- . 4 |