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SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher "PORT PERRY ST PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 8th, 1943 Watch your label; it tells when Subscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance, 5 cents a single copy ® ° ~~ EDITORIAL Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Ris first, best countfy ever is at home.--Goldsmith, FOUR' REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSPERITY Closely associated with the famous "four free- doms" Bruce Hutcheson {in Maclean's Magazine) says there are four requirements for continuance of large scale production and widespread pros- perity for all. He calls the public prosperity platforms that are being built "Pie in the Sky", and proceeds to examine the underpinning of those platforms, He finds that wishful thinking is the chief in- gredient that is used; and proceeds to set out the four requirements necessary for the fulfilment of that wishful thinking. Here they are: "First, by enormous expenditures of Govern- ment money. "Second, by the Government control of our whole economic system, and of our individual lives. : "Third, by a repeal of our basic constitution" wherever necessary. "Fourth, by the sudden appearance of an un- limited foreign market for our goods." The Situation at Home If there were a sudden influx of labor in Can- ada, such as would be brought about by the un- expected demobilization of our armed forces, there - is no local means of coping with such a situation, Municipal councils may only collect sufficient taxes to meet current expenditure, except the money -be voted by the ratepayers, and debentures jssued, upon which the required money may be borrowed for a given term of years--and that can only be used for a specified project. There is no such thing as a sinking fund for local emergencies. Even if there were such.a fund, it would have to be ear-marked and carefully guard- ed to see that it was spent ja"such a way that the emergencies of unemployment and relief were properly met. : ! Nearly all the plans, to meet the unemploymgnt emergency, are based on the carrying out of government projects. Three def. such plans. : First. It takes a man away from when he is greatly needed there. operation is generally too slow a process immediate need. "same state of accumulated work needin done for which there is no money to workers. transportation, sanitation, and other local seryjces, §s just as important (if not more so) building of the St. Lawrence Seaway; or th meet Continued Government Control The specter at all post-war feasts is the amount of government control that will be necessary in order that the feast may be provided. At. present the civil service of Canada is a tremendous body. How much of it can .be dis- banded when peace is declared? The menace of a top heavy civil service in peace times would be very great. This is particularly true if these civil servants are also voters. ' The sooner we can learn to do the decent and sensible thing in life without being told, the cheaper it will be for all of us. But total relief - from this growing expense is nowhere in sight, Carried over a period of years, it could become a great burden, and could develop a "ruling class," having no responsibility to the people who would simply have to do as they were told. Revising the Constitution The technicalities of the Constitution ave num- erous, and there will have to be a revision of the British North America Act, if we are to continue to act in concert with the United Nations; and if we are going to undertake any nation wide scheme of welfare insurance. The Rowell-Sirois Report on Dominion and Pro- vincial Relations will some day come out of the pigeon-hole to which it was consigned, and be studied as it deserves. Foreign Markets The sudden appearance of unlimited foreign markets for our goods, is the most uncertain of all widespread prosperity requirements. Our powers of production both of food and manufactured articles is enormous. But no one can predict what the international market will be like after the war. At present there are practically no selling pro- blems. Everything is sold as soon as it is made--- generally much sooner. Of course, it is reason- able to suppose that Europe will have to be fed, and that the manufacture of ships and munitions of war will be continued for some time. But with a long term view, there is great un- certainty. The hopeful fact is that shrewd busi- ness men, with great interests at stake, are not going to sit idly twiddling their thumbs about this matter of markets. They have met war's emergencies in masterly fashion, and will face the future just as-intelli- gently and courageously. . No Easy Peace and Prosperity Most of us must remember, however, that per- manent peace and permanent prosperity are blessings that will not be easily secured. Our patience and faith in humanity will often be ser- jously tried before we can claim real victory along pletion of a trans-Canade highway. these lines, OBITUARY Alice Alma - Thompson The late Miss Alice 'Alma Thomp- -son died on March 18th, at Oshawa Hospital, in her:76th year, after a brief illness. She was a daughter of a the late Charles and Mary Jane Thompson, and is survived by one brother, William F., of Manchester, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service, which was held at A. L. McDermott's funeral parlour, on Saturday, March 20th, was conducted by her pastor, Rev. D. G. Gault. In- g terment was made in Utica Cemetery. Relatives from a distance who at- tended, in spite of inclement weather and icy roads, included, Mr, and Mrs. "oon Geo. Holborn; of Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Will Holborn, Mr. and Mrs. G. White, -of Keswick, Oliver Thompson, Mr, and Mrs, Clarkson and Audrey, of Toronto, & Mr, and Mrs. Appleton, Unionville, t Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cunningham, of Queensville, Mrs. Craig, of Brighton, Mrs, Purdy, Newcastle, Ro. omp- son, Mr. and Mrs, Bryce ves, of Oshawa, relatives from Brooklin, Port Perry, Frospess, 'Utica, Myrtle and Man- r, i : : Allle Thompson, as she was fam- Aliarly known, was a life-long resident f.. Manchester community, having ved from the farm to the village, .five .years ago, Her cheery smile and active interest in all social life of the gompiunity, will be greatly 0 missed. She had a friendly spirit and '~ a willingness to serve, which are eternal qualities. The deceased was a member of the local United Chureh, a charter member of Manchester W. .8.,, W.A,, and Red Cross Societies, She also found pleasure in her home, rden and flowers, Her memory will ve in the brightness and: happiness her generous hand distributed. "Life's race well run, e's crown well won, hy Now comes rest." y TET % V There , were friends and! o's work well done, A George Forder At Bowmanville Hospital on March 17, 1943, death claimed a well-known Cartwright citizen in the person of George Forder. . . He was born rear Caesarea on the farm which is commonly known as the Deacon Homestead, a son of the late John Forder, he was in his 66th year, Shortly after his marriage to Selina Maud. Bradburn, 46 years ago, they moved to the farm south west of Blackstock where Edward Harris now lives. Then they came to the farm at the south end of the village about 30 years ago, where his son now resides. Mrs. Forder predeceased him about 13 years ago. : : © After his marriage to Alice Lawson Frazen they farmed on the farm east of the village where he was living at the. time of his death. He was a very kind and generous neighbour, always eager to lend a hand to those in need. . He leaves to mourn his passing, a loving wife, his daughter, May (Mrs. Osmond Wright), his son, Joseph, eight grandchildren and ong great- grandchild; also two hrothers, Joseph, of Nestleton and William of Pipe- stone, Manitoba, - : <The funeral service, March 19th, ducted by Archd Simpson was held at his late home and was largely attended. The bearers were his six nephews: Leith Byers, Wm. Forder, Fred Bradbufn, Melville Lansing, Jos. Bradburn and Rupert Byers. The beautiful flowers were carried by Earl Bradburn, Garnet Wright, Mel- ville, Stewagt, Cavan, Percy Stewart, Cavan, * Interment was made at the Union Cemetery, Cadmus, - : a . Sympathy is extended to - Mrs, Emma Forder on the sudden déath of her brother Mr. James Cain, of Winni- peg. Mr, Cain visited his sister and other relatives in the cast lat sum- mer. Some seventy relatives and friends visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bailey, Blackstock, Saturday cven- ing, March 20th to honor them on their 256th wedding anniversary. They were presented with a beautiful man- tel clock with Westniinster chines. Archdeacon Simpson acted 'as chair- man. Mrs. Bert McMullen, Janetville, read the address and Mr, Russell Mec- Laughlin, Burleton, made the presen- tation. A delightful lunch was served and a very fine program was enjoyed, including an account of their wedding as recorded by the Canadian States- man, 25 years ago, read by Miss Helen VanCamp, nurse-in-training at Osha- wa Hospital! : ) The W.M.S. of the United Church, met for the March meeting at the home of Mrs. M. Fallis. - Plang"were made for packing a bale. |, The St. John's W.A. met at the rectory. Mrs. Harry McLaughlin dis- played the W.A. quilt. Mrs. L. Mc- Gill donated the lining and Miss Mec- Kee the bat. Miss Eva Parr reported 'making a quilt and cushion from vel- vet blocks donated by Mrs. McArthur, to be sent in the W.A, bale. Following is the March shipment of the Local Red Cross Society: - Refugee Clothing--9 quilts, 13 chil- dren's knee-length stockings, 1 girl's pullover sweater, 5 pairs whole mitts, Seamen's comforts--13 pairs sea- man's socks, 4 aero caps, 6 pairs whole mitts, 1 turtle neck sweater, 3 v-neck sweaters, 3 v-neck slumber sweaters. Army and air force--36 men's socks, 8 toques, 12 pairs gloves, 1 scarf, b turtle neck sweaters, The Red Cross Home Nutsing class met at Mrs. Alex. Gilbert's Thursday night. Dr. John McArthur demon- strated the method of performing "Artificial Respiration" and the mem- bers tried it. Mrs.*Virginia Archer as presented with a Waterman pen and pencil set from the members as | the late Miss Alice required till the war is won, Investment in War Bonds as being a necessity just as is the case with other life essentials, ' This statement may seem extreme; but if the Canadian people should fail in this matter, the conse- quences could easily be very serious to every person in this country. There is no legal co buying War Bounds. But good sense, for the need is do may scarcely be enough. _ Buying War Bonds has almost ceased to be a The question now is--** How much matter of choice. can [afford to invest?' BACK THE ATTACK Buy Victory Bonds . One fact stands out clearly--all of us can take it. for granted that Victory War Loans will be regularly == aL P= i Ln To the Home Folks Away from Home, This letter is mosly about eating and. good health, We shall have to look upon To a large extent we are what we cat. Of course that statement may be carried to ridiculous extremes. For instance, if we eat a bit of pork it does not follow that we become pigs, or that green vegetables produce human cabbage heads. But it is true that a "proper amount of the right kind of food goes a long way toward building healthy bodies. + . . mpulsion in the matter of there is the compulsion of so great that all we can That docs not mean that in eating a meal we are to figure out an alpha- betical vitamin erossword puzzle; or that you count your calories and stop cating when the set number has been consumed. You soldier boys who live in this BLOOD DONOR Application Forms can be obtained at the STAR Office tin can age are luckier, as a rule, than some of the old fellows who had to live on whatever they could chew. To sum up--*"Eat right: feel right." And there's more to it than a little a token of her loyal work for the class. Votes of thanks were given to Miss Vera Forder, Dr. McArthur, Dr. J. B. Lundy, Port Perry, and Mrs. Ross 'Strike, Bowmanville, for their help in connection with the class. a MARRIED HELEN HORTOP BRIDE OF JOHN L. HOLTBY King Street. United Church parson- age was the scene of a quiet but pret- ty wedding at seven o'clock, March 31, when Helen Maxine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank "Hortop, of Oshawa, became the bride of John L. Holthy, Port Perry. Rev. J. V. McNeely per- formed the ceremony. The bride wore a becoming street length frock of turquoise blue jersey, a black straw hat, black accessories and a corsage of pink roses. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Maurice Winter, who wore a frock of luggage tan crepe, brown-hat and accessories and a corsage of American Beauty roses. Mr. Harold Holtby, Port Perry, was groomsman for his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Holtby left on a wed- ding trip to western points and on their return will reside in Port Perry. J For travelling the bride donned a black seal coat over her wedding en- semble. | f * * * TROUSSEAU TEA Mrs. Frank Hortop, 105 Ritson Rd. North, Oshawa, entertained at a trousseau tea in honor of her daughter Miss Helen Hortop, whose marriage to Mr. John Holtby, of Port Perry, took place on March 31st. The guests were welcomed at the door by Betty Joyce Winter and Dona Dowson o Port Perry." Mrs. Hortop and the bride-elect received the guests in the living room, which was lovely with bouquets of snapdragons, carnations and roses. Mrs. Hortop wore a gow of frost blue crepe and Miss Hortop was charming in a grey print frock. Miss Amy Harding looked after tho guests in the living room. The tea table was laid with a lace cloth and was centered with a bouquet of pink sweet peas and forget-me-nots, flank- ed by pink tapers. Mrs. J. E. Holtby, mother of the bridegroom-eleet, an Mrs. A. E. Powers, of Bowmanville,® poured tea. The assistants were Mrs. C. C. Baxter, Mrs. Roy Slack and Mrs. John Dowson, of Port Perry. Mrs. C. Kell, of Brantford, Mrs. F, J. Fleury of Toronto, and Miss E. Seymour, o Oshawa, were in charge of the rooms in which the trousseau and wedding gifts were displayed. ------ oo MANCHESTER Mrs. Jas. Masters attended the an- nual convention of Ontario Division, Canadian Red Cross Society, in To- ronto, on April 2nd. She was a dele- gate from Manchester Branch. The Woman's Association are meet- ing at the home of Mrs. Oswald Crosall on Wednesday afternoon, this wee . Mrs. Ernest Holtby, Mrs. Croxall| 00 Diss Jessie Walker attended the rOWsseau tea in honour of Miss Helen Hortop, at the home of Mrs. Frank Hortop, in Oshawa, on Wednesday, March 24th, a Manchester mourns the loss of one of its most highly zespenied citizens, hompson. She had always taken a keen interest in church and community life. We ex- tend sympathy to the bereaved rela- tives and many friends. - "Renfemibrance is the golden chain That naught on earth can sever, The passing years roll on in vain, True friends are friends forever. Cpl. Maunsell Gerrow, R.C.A.F, has returned to Hagersville after a fur- preaching, as you have doubtless lough with his parents, Mr. and Mus. | found out by this time, Chas. Gerrow. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Isane Vernon is rapidly improving in health, at the home of Mrs. Harold Archer, Port Perry. * Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holtby have re- + : 2 fond turned from their honeymoon, and are The fact is that in advertising, news living at the Holtby homestead, Verda | and editorial writing, there has been Vista. a great chapge in the past few The local Red. Cross Branch ave ip pleased with the generous response to or the recent campaign fund. $600 has been forwarded to Headquarters. All Christmas parcels have been grate- fully acknowledged by the recipients. The foregoing is a greatly boiled down summary of the mass of printed and mimeographed matter that reaches my desk. > In advertising this is particularly true. It is nothing uncommon to find a full page ad. devoted to some sub- oe ---------------- L.O.D.E Sixteen members braved the cold wind of the night of April 5th to at- tend the Scugog Chapter meeting. Good reports were received from thei to-day's news: treasurers. Through the War Work] - The Premier (Hon. G. D. Conant) Committee monies had been received: Hablod copies of @ Jit b For the Red Cross drive $190.40; for ~*'0¢ copies ob correspondence be- the Chinese Relief $68.50; and $185.00 | tween his Government and the Goy- for the Canadian Aid to feast Fund. | ernment at Ottawa concerning a na- Donations were voted from the tio rou SORT 8 Chapter: $50.00 to the Endowment Pan ith progiain, ii anounced Fund; $100 to the Local War Work | "tt 1t was the intention of Ontario Committee and $50 to the Public | to co-operate fully with the Dominion in the development of this plan. He Library. te A tag day for the Canadian Insti- predicted that at least 300,000 boys and girls of Ontario would enrol, tood is one of these. War necessities have pointed the way to good health programs, and it looks as though they will be continued after the war, - For instance, here is an item from jeet of national importance, and good] Letter to Those on Active Service John Diefenbaker (Prog. Con. Lake: Centre). The Red Cross Campaign went "over- the top" as=we expected it would. In fact we should have been a bit ashamed of our people, if it had not. Ten million dollars is a lot of money; but it is well spent by the Red Cross. I guess you fellows know that better than we do at home. Speaking- of money, preparations are in progress for launching the Fourth Victory Loan. The objective is a tremendous one--$1,300,000,000. In most systematic fashion committees are planning their work, and one is pleased to note the fine spirit shown by this busy group of men, who, of course give their services freely. 'It's a good thing that money can be ' used over and over, or we certainly should be strapped. ven at that, Canada is doing a wonderful financial job in raising nearly two and a half billion dollars a year for war purposes, besides all the welfare and soldier comfort funds. There is no "let-down" of the war effort by most of our peo- ple. It has become a habit with them to do their bit--and not a little bit, cither. There have been quite a number of culls for "Aunt Tillie" but-it is very doubtful if they can all be filled, Transportation is a big problem these days. : You ought to have seen the line-up at some service stations on March 31 for the final supply of gas on the old ration book. The new one only allows the pur- chase of 120 gallons a year, and they are not fussy about extending the amount even in cases of autos that to us seem to have important work to do. Yesterday, April 1st, provided "April Fool" for many of us who had faithfully put three cent stamps on our letters, and took it for granted that the post office would do the rest. But the little lady at the wicket polite- ly but firmly said "no", and we had to hand over an extra cent for each let- ter. Four cents is the letter mailing price now. n i ders a i © police force has resulted. Perry on Saturday, May 8th, spons- lored by the Chapter. It was decided to hold a Bridge and Court Whist in the near future, - A delegate was appointed to attend the Provincial Annual meeting in Hamilton, on April 21-22:23, Mrs. Robt. Harper gave a very in- teresting paper on the organization and work of the North West Mounted { Police, later changed to the Royal ' Canadian Mounted Police. - Its story from 1873 is the story of the develop: , ment of Western Canada, the control iof crime caused by unscrupulous traders from the Western States who (engaged in cattle "rustling" and the sale of whisky which résulted in mur- hn! general lawlessness. Later the "Mounties" were requisitioned to curtail rum-running and the sale of i narcotics in the Maritimes. Their fair treatment of the Indians won the red- skins as loyal defenders of Britain's Queen Victoria. Their scarlet tunics | were chosen because the Indians wished them to wear a uniform simi- (lar to that worn by the soldiers of "The White Mother across the j waters." lil . . The aviation department has grown as the need of reaching outlying coun- try grew. In 1837 Sir James Mac- Brien, then. Chief Commissioner, out- lined the work of the R.C.M.P. to the Canadian government and a school for the teaching of this semi-military It is sit- uated in Regina and has a reSearch department for the study of crime, e.g. different shades of ink play a part in the detection of forgery. this school. A hearty clap at the close proved how thoroughly enjoyably Mrs. Har- per's colourful descriptions were re- ceived. She had personally witnessed many mentorable scenes. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. GREENBANK The Red Cross met on Tuesday afternoon of last week when. two quilts were quilted. We wish to thank Mrs. Hood for her donation of a quilt. She was one of our workers but now lives in Oshawa, The Phoenix Bros. have purchased a new tractor, Mra. Stanley Foster is staying with Rev. Mr, Wallace at the parsonage. Miss Ruby Wilson was in Toronto for the week-end. d Mr. F. Phoenix had the misfortune to break a finger recently, Horses as well as men are trained at | Sir William Mulock's "penny post- age" has gone with war wind, and it will be many years before it returns. April 2nd brought another snow fall and set back our hopes for an early spring. Cheerio. tute for the Blind is to be held in Port And the reason for this awakened interest is plain, as will be seen by this clipping: "Ottawa, April 1st.--Since the start of the war, 58,151 men in the army and 277 members of the C.W.A.C. have been discharged as medically un- fit, it was shown in a return tabled to- night in Commons at the request of Yours truly, THE EDITOR. "Oldest Twin Brothers in Ontario? Raymes Brothers Celebrate 9ist Birthday Messrs. Johnny and Geordie Raymes, twin brothers, celebrated their 91st birthday on Wednesday, April Tth, 1943. So far as we know these two men are the oldest twins in Ontario. They have been excellent citizens of Port Perry for many years. were o nScugog Island. Good health has blessed them and even now they can do a day's work when opportunity offers. This community owes much to them for their constant industry. They have installed most o fthe towh's They drainage system. Congratulations. po TEE " #2 --y OTTAWA--Rt. Hon. Anthony Eden, British Secretary of State - for Foreign Affairs, is shown chatting with Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King, a few moments -after his arrival in Ottawa. Mr. Eden flew from the United States in thesame huge bomber that carried him across the ocean. He ad- dressed a joint session of the Canadian Senate and the House of Commons during his brief visit.