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SAMUEL FARME Editor and Publisher 4) i . Watch your label; it tells when your $1.50 per year in advance. Subscription expires. } Scentsa single copy Ag EDITORIAL Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever is at home,--Goldsmith, wera, or i, 0 REHABILITATION That is good news to learn that the Govern- ment is soon to advertise its rehabilitation pro- gram. The undercurrent of news has been such that details of any security program will be news of the most important nature. In last week's issue of the Star, as well as this week, is a list of the men and women from this district who will, we hope, be returning to Port Perry, and will be looking for something to do to make a living, It will be an interesting and use- ful idea for our citizens to consider that list in- dividually. The question that must be answered constructively is--"What can Pte. ---- or Sgt. ---- find here.when he returns so that he will be able to fit into our community life again?" If you look over that list carefully, you, will note that it includes men and women of ability. Some of. them will have jobs to which 'they can return, Others will have to look arolind; but we don't want them to look around so much that we shall lose them. It will be easy to lose them, for many of the employment projects are of a - large character, such as the St. Lawrence Seaway. We have one or two small industries in Port Perry. 'Is it possible for some of our people to pool their resources, and bring some other small factory or factories? There is no reason why all the factories, great and _small, should crowd into the large centres of population. Good roads and rapid transportation have made it quite feasible to conduct a consider- able business in a sinall town, One of the best pieces of work we can do will be to build up Port Perry. It is true that in some instances we have been unfortunate in the type of outsiders who have come here to sell stock in various kinds of small industry, If we are to secure business in that line of promotion it will, of course, be very neces- sary to scrutinize the character of the industry "and the individuals who are promoting it. But by far the better way would be for our own people to establish some such enterprise as a canning faetory, er similar concern in which it would be possible to grow the raw material in the district, and process that material right here at home. Dehydration offers a good and new field. Quite a numbervef our citizens are thoroughly well acquainted with the matter of investment. They are well versed in stock values. Te turn *""honie er all of that investment into establishing a local enterprise, would be a venture well worth considering, p - Ope thing is certain-"if we want to keep our men and women in Port Perry, we must find something for them to do right here. OTTAWA WILL ADVERTISE REHABILITATION PLANS. Kenneth C. Cragg, in The Globe & Mail An 11-peint program for the rehabilitation of men and women discharged from the armed forces, now and after general demobilization, will be explained directly to troops overseas and at home, and to their dependents, in a publicity cam- paign that is to be launched by the Department of Pensions and National Health within the next two weeks, Walter S. Woods, Associate Deputy Minister, said today, Mr. Woods returned recently from the United Kingdom to advise his department that the troops knew little or nothing of what Canada had enacted in the 'way of post-discharge assist- ance. He returned convinced also that members of the armed forces did not want the world on a platter. 2 "I talked with a lot of the boys", he said. "The main thing they want is a job and the right to 'settle down at a decent wage. You ask what do they expect of this country. I say they want a job and a decent Wage." Within the next two weeks the department ex- pects to appoint a superintendent of publicity "so that not only the troops but their dependents will know about the program." At about the same "time, the department expects to send overseas a rehabilitation officer, to represent the department at London, to act as liaison between the depart- ment and the forces. He is to co-operate with the Canadian Legion ana otuer auxiliary services in the dessemination of information, Mr. Woods said many have mar- ried, and their dependents are requiring informa- tion about the program. A summary of it is be- ing printed now and will be distributed to the troops. in. booklet form, with the assent of the heads of the services. - "We believe it will improve their morale if they know that planning is being done on their behalf", he said, ' 'The Associate Deputy Minister denied political motive was behind, the program. "There can be no political angles to soldier affairs," he said, "'Legisiation has all been haminered opt by Par- liamentary committee in which all parties were represented. Certainly no party or administration is mentioned. The booklets aie peng sept over as purely factual information." ! Aside from problems affecting soldier re-estab- lishment airectly, publicity is being sent out on the proposed health insurance bill and on the gen- eral rehabilitation program suggested by the Marsh report and under study by Parliamentary committee, * ; 'The soldier's program, which Mr. Woods claims is the most advanced offered by any English- speaking country, includes: vocational training, university raining, postgraduate courses, social security (under specified headings such as tem- porary incapacity and inability to obtain suitable employmentj, hospitalization, veterans' land set- tlement, prcterence in civil service, unemployment insurance, compulsory reinstatement to pre-en- listment jobs (subject to reasonable safeguards), "welfare division formation within the department and the establishment of citizens' committees, 'Lhe program has been developed hy a commit- tee of Cabinet under the chairmanship of Pen- sions and Health Minister Ian Mackenzie, dssisted by a general advisory committee of which Mr. Woods is now chairman. Members include senior officials in the 'public service, and- the committee was divided into 12 subcommittees, Seven cf these have already reported, and what recommen-~ dations were accepted have been incorporated into legislation, Five still have some matters to clear up before making their final reports. The . committee was empowered to and did call in ex-- perts to advise them on such problems. as inter- -rypted education and land settlement, SERIES Poragrres = Ty" 4 ry bi The Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Afr force, co-operating with other United Nations Air Forces, have forged a mighty link in the war time bomber route which joins the rugged Labra-' dor coast to embattled Britaln, The Canadian- buils outpost at Goose Bay is one of the world's largest and most important air bases. The com- t g oe bined forces operate the air line taking the vital ships to battl$ zones, Canadian Army units guard the area and* Canadian construction gangs en- large and maintain the outpost facilitles. Mighty bombers are readied for the trip to Britain by the Royal Alr Force Training Command. Run- ways going into the distance are 6,000 feet long. Military District No. 2 had four representatives Canadian Dental Corps personnel whose safe arrival over- seas was announced recently. right: kneeling, Pte. W. G. Emmerson, Port Perry, Ont.; and Pte. G. H. Willson, Oshawa; standing, Sgt. J. E. -|Priddle, Creemore, and Sgt. R. A. McManus, . 1 among Pictured here are, left to Goderich, F SCUGOG The combination services are work- ing" out fine and will carry on. for a Two more teachers have .been added to the staff of the United Sunday School. Mrs. M. McLaren for the Jr. girls and Mr. Ralph Milner for the Jr. boys. You are invited to these meetings. The Red Cross members will meet in the Township Hall on Wednesday, November 24th to do more quilts, More knitters arc nceded, too, : All are glad to sce Harold Kerry of the training ship Cornwallis; N.S., at home With the family for a couple of weeks, : ; Congratulations to Mr. Isaiah Irwin on his little granddaughter. Mr. and Mrs. simpson and sons Crawford and John, and Miss Irene Dodds and Miss: Margaret Thoms, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Freeman, Miss Dorothy Fines and her friend Mrs, Grigg and little daughter Brenda of Oshawa, spent a pleasant week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fines, it being Dorothy's birthday, Little Jimmie Burnett entertained his little cousins and their parents on Monday, his first birthday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mvs, F, Crozier. It was a very happy time. ny Ye "Mr. and--Mrs, -Wilson-of Muskoka visited her sister Mrs. R.- Carter and Mr. Carter, a few days last week be- fore going to Oshawa where they will spend the winter with their son, Mr. Gordon Hope had the misfortune to lose a nice heifer from smothering. The top of the straw stack slid over on the animal, Mr, and Mrs. Orr Jeffrey visited her parents Mr, and Mrs, W. Mark, in Port Perry on Sunday. Mr. Alan Hope returned home on Sunday after spending a few days with his sister Mrs. Frank Real at Blackwater. Mrs. Thos. Redman visited Mrs. A. Leighton gnd her daughters Mrs, F. Bailey and Mrs. Shortridge at Black- stock, on Friday. The Head Community Club met on Wednesday.-evening, November 1dth, at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Norman Kerry, A good attendance of fifty had an enjoyable evening. Rev. H. W. Foley took charge of the devotion- al part of the program opening with a hymn and Scripture reading. 7 The President, Anson Gerrow, con- few more Sundays at the same houws.- ducted the literary portion calling first on Lois Reader for a reading, "Re- cessional"; Mrs. Redman gave a very interesting musical contest followed by a reading by Mrs, Martyn, "Front Line Family," Myrtle Dowson was called upon for the minutes of the last meeting, The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, O. Reader in the form of a pot luck sup- per, with a program to follow, # Mrs, IX. Sweetman gave a contest. Mrs, McKenzie gave n very nice re- citation which was followed by a read- ing by Mrs. E. Reader. Mr. Foley brought the pledges for the Temper- ance Post which nearly everyone sign-] ed. Lois Reader was chosen as tht Temperance Secretary, A vote of thanks was extended to the program committee and also to Mr, and Mrs. Kerry for opening their home. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Reader of Port Perry, spent the week-end with his parents. : The W. A. meeting was held in the hall on Tuesday afternoon which was a lovely day for a social gathering. Mrs. C. L. Fralick opened the meeting. Mrs. E. Fines then read the Scripture lesson. Miss Marjorie Milner gave a grandmother's flower garden contest which went over well. Mrs. D. Hope read a chapter in the Girl Bride book. Mrs. A. McKenzie then showed a very pretty silk apron which she had re- ceived from England afd it was very much admired by all. A program was then discussed which will be given in the near future. The meeting then closed with a hymn with Mrs, Chas, Samells at the piano. A war-time supper was then served by group 1-- Mis. Orr Jeffrey, Mrs. M. McLaren, Mrs, G. Flewell, Mrs. S. Pogue and Mrs. J. Collins. A lovely bouquet of late flowers adorned the centre of the table. Proceeds $12.70. Mrs, Me- Laren and Mrs. Orr Jeffrey will pre- pare the program for the next meet- ing, December th. : ' Friday afternoon, November 12th, Fetitia Hope, wife of the late Henry Demara, was called to her home be- yond, after a couple of weeks' fllness. She was a pioneer, being the youngest daughter of the late Thomas and Jane Hope, who moved here on the farm now occupied by Fred Clark from Pleasant Point when she was a very small child and has made this her home for the rest of her 85 years, She leaves one son Jesse and three giand- children, Milton, Glen and Grace De- mara, The funeral service was held (continued on page 4) Letter to Those on fii Active Service To the Home Folks Away from Home, It's no use banking on the weather any more, That's itrue in Italy, and i's true here. 1 got my leaves half raked from the lawns, then down came the rain day after day. Now the snow has come, and it looks as though those leaves (the rest of them that I aidn't get raked) will have to stay where they are, I watched the people at Mrs, Geo. Rose Estate auction sale. The offer- ing was good, and there was a great crowd to do the buying. Sales have been very numerous this Fall, al- though they have slacked off a bit lately. By the way, Mr. and Mrs. H. Durkin have bought the Rose proper- ty, and will be moving in shortly. They will have a good home there. Our Florida folk will be moving soon. Both Mr. and Mus, Jeffrey and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harris leave in a few days, We hope they have an enjoyable winter. 'They tell me there has been an casing up of regut regarding admission to United Stated for winter tourists and those who have become accustomed to spending the Winter in that milder climate. The argument which helped to ease the re- gulations was that if we did not per- mit our people to go to the United States, we could not expect any great influx of American tourists in Canada next Summer. The tourist business involves hundreds of millions of dol- lars and is not to be ignored. In all probability the freedom of movement across the border will in- crease as the years pass. It will be interesting to note to what extent this will, proceed without complaint fram those who are afraid of any too close connection with the United States. My own impression is that we eannot do too much business with cach other; but that daes not require that we shall become politically united, There have been some other changes in ownership of Port Perry property. Mrs. Breckon has moved into the Cutts home; and Mr. Thompson, of Sandford has bought the Breckon pro- perty. Then, too, Mr. Orval Stone has bought the Widden house, and is mov- ing there, Some of our Ottawa folk have solved the housing problem. Mr. F. Slemmon has bought a house there. Lieut. W. T. Harris and Mrs. Harris will share the home, ture shows "Madam" seated before the open grate fully dressed in furs, evidently quite cold. The butler has brought in a scuttle of coal, and has picked up a piece with the tongs, His query is--*"One lump or two, Ma- dam?" Quite a number of folk around here will appreciate the humor of that situation. | I notice that the site for the new military hospital in Toronto has been dedicated, and Hon, Mr, Mackenzie has promised speedy action in erection of the new structure. That will remove a considerable bone of contention be- tween the Government and Toronto. The Veterans are also keenly interest- ed in this movement. The hospital is needed, ; . This little note from "Cross Coun- try" in Maclean's Magazine, will fit in nicely here. The talk came from New Brunswick: -- "When it comes to house hunting in crowded Saint John, veteran home scckers don't miss an angle. They i clip the obituary columns for future reference, and they keep an eye on the - birth notices, too,--just in case an ad- dition to the family will send the par- ents looking for new quarters with an extra bedroom. News that a man is being transferred to another city will keep 'the telephone ringing late into the night. "A doctor or nurse attending a citi- i zen, who, according to the house- hunter's grapevine, 1s seriously ill, are amazed at the number of calls they get enquiring about the patient's con- dition. . Some, of these are from mere acquaintances; others from people neither the patient nor any of the family ever heard of before. Scores of citizens have asked undertakers to be on the alert for them. Some have gone so far as to offer to pay an un- dertaker if he will put in a good word for them with the bereaved family." However, it is not as bad as that in Port Perry--not yet; but almost any day a stranger may walk into my office to enquire if we know if there is a house vacant in town. But there isn't, and when a change is made, it often means a shift all around. We are quite up to date in that respect, anyway. = Magazine last issue. The pic- - Yours truly, Thete was a good cartoon in Mae- The Editor. DISTRICT DEPUTY GOVERNOR : VISITS LOCAL LIONS District Deputy . Governor Jack Armitage, of Petetborough, paid an official visit, to the Port Perry Club last Friday night at the meeting "Which was held-at- the Sebert House, There was a good attendance, and two new members were initiated. ful address in which he pointed out the need of a thorough study of the constitution, so that every member, official or otherwise, might fully understand his duties; and realize the wide scope of the work of the Club. Mr, Rody Hayden was present to give his report of the financial out- come of the Victory Show, which the Lions Club had sponsored, The res turns enabled the bpys and the spon. sors to. turn over nearly seventy dollars to the LO.D.E. for sending soldiers comforts, I guess it' was too far up to do any blindfolding--eh, Roy! : We are wasting to hear that R and R quartet, We are a bit afraid they must be practising and will be disqualified as professionals. What do you know about that? The Club notices carried this sentence sermon-~"Alk that is worthy in'a man Lion Jack Armitage gave a thought- | County Council COUNTY OF ONTARIO A meeting of the County Council of the 'Corporation of the County of Ontario will be held pursuant to ad- journment in the Council Chamber in the Court House in the Town of Whitby, on Monday, the 22nd day of November, 1943, at the hour of two o'clock 'in the afternoon, Daylight Saving Time. All" accounts to be laid before the Council should be forwarded to the Clerk; properly certified, at least three days before the meeting of the Council. DATED at Whitby, this 8th day of November, A.D. 1943, R. DONALD RUDDY, County Clerk, > OP ee Ration Coupons : which may be used RE Effective Thursday i November 18th. Meat--22 to 26 inclusive Butter--34 to 87 inclusive Tea and Coffee--1 to 21 incl. Sugar--1 to 20 inclusive Sugar [canning] -- June, July, ~ August and September + Still Good. 3 / he must work out, and conquer for himself." Jéan Paul Richter, Preserves--D1 to D7