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a PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 80th, 1943 may Fit.-Lt. Joel Aldred and Mrs. Al. dred spent Christmas with -his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Aldred, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Read, Sr., spent Christmas in Oshawa at the home of his son, James Jr. and Mrs. Read. Others at the gathering were Mr, and Mrs. Russell Stuart, Uxbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Darlington, of Oshawa. wa 5 Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Powers, of To- ronto, spent the holiday with Mr, and Mrs. Norman Aldred. , Mr, A. D. Peters celebrated his seventy-second birthday on December 23rd, 1943. Except for touches of rheumatism at times, Mr, Peters con- tinues to enjoy good health. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Corbman of Utica, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Corbman and daughters Eileen and Doris of Osha- wa, also Miss Ethel Domney of Moose Sask, spent Christmas Day with D. Corbman, Port Perry. _ Visitors at. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Peters' home on Sunday afternoon were: Mr. and Mrs. Levi Day, and their niece Evelyn Taylor, Uxbridge; Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Carruthers and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Hill, of Clare- mont; and Mrs. W. Vokins and Miss Clare Glass, of Port Perrys Jaw, Mr. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis are spend- ing Christmas week with friends near Port Hope. Bdr. A. Snowdon, R.C.A,, of Peta- wawa, enjoyed his Christmas leave with Mrs. Snowdon and his daughters. Phone Forking OSHAWA on 'A FAMOUS PLAYNRS THEATRE Thursday, Friday, Saturday, DEC. 30-31, JANUARY 1st in GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOR "Best Foot Forward" starring LUCILLE BALL, WILLIAM GAXTON, VIRGINIA WEIDLER, with Harry James and His Music Makers. THE GAYEST MUSICAL . . * that makes you feel young. Harry James is TERRIFIC on His Trumpet,-- Lucille' Ball is gorgeous,-- The tunes are tops. NEW YEAR'S EVE MIDNITE SHOW AT 11.30 If it's fun you're after--Let's go " Around the World" starring Kay KY SER, Mischa AUER, Joan DAVIS, Marcy McGUIRE, Wally BROWN, Alan CARNEY, d KAY KYSER'S BAND, 6 song hits--The joyride of your life--Make up a party. -- Loge seats reserved --_-- . Jistong Monday, for one Wed: "This Is The Army" IN TECHNICOLOR starring MEN of the ARMED FORCES, ~ George Murphy, Joan Leslie, Lt. Ronald 'Reagan, Geo. Tobias, Alan Hale, Charles Butterworth, Kate Smith. A generous portion of proceeds of this Theatre's showing of "THIS IS THE ARMY" goes {o -Canadian Army Show and Recreation Fund. i W.0.2 Gordon Hood, R.C.A.F., who _has been stationed in California, called on friends and relauves in town on Tuesday. Gordon has been trans- ferred to Mountain View, Ont. ' Mis. J. Brent and daughters, Ruth and Marion, of Toronto, spent Christ- mas at the home of Mr. and Mrs, S. Robertson. Mrs, Brent remained for a few days. : P.O. Hugh Nasmith, R.C.A.F,, spent a few days fhrlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H, C. Nasmith. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Cawker, of Toronto, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cawkir during the Christnias weekend. Dr. John and Mrs. Brock and fam- ily, of Oshawa, were guests on Christ- "> mas-of Mr, and Mrs. A. W. Brock. Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Lundy spent Christmas in Toronto with their daughter, Mrs. D. Jackson: and Mr. Jackson. Miss Phyllis Anderson, of Toronto, "spending the holiday week with _ 'her parents, Mr..and Mrs, Ira Ander- son. "Mrs: Robinson and Mrs. Outrim, of ~~ Ottawa, were holiday guests of Mrs. - Hugli, and Mr. Harold Brock: "Visitors at the home of Mr. and 'Mra. Ed. Balfour over the' Christmas © sweek-end were Mr. and Mrs. Marshall © Tripp and son Marshall; Mrs= Douglas 'Lade, of Toronto; Mr, Harley Balfour, Wyeliffe College, Toronto, 1) Pi rden, - _enjoyed his Christmas leave h his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Egbert ces "George Stone, spent as in Toronto with Flt.-Lieut. err and Mrs. Kerr, . and Mrs. E. H. Gerrow, of wa, were Christmas visitors with ives in Port Perry. and Mrs. Harold Fossey; of -To- } and Mr. and Mrs. John Davey, itby, were -week-end guests of Mr. nd Mrs, Geo. R. Davey. Pte. Alan Colbear and Mrs. Colbear, 'of Oakville and Pte. Arthur Colbear, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mis. L L. D, Colbear. Christmas week-end-with nd Mrs. M. A. Ger- Ferpon, of Hamilton, Day: 'with his parents, n Friday, Dec. 31, auditorium. Dane: 9.30, There will be aber dances. This party, 80 come ; ime. Ad- Gerrow, D.N,, of Toronto, : Slendor Tablets--harmless and ef- fective. 2 weeks' supply $1.00; 12 weeks' $5.00, At Lawrence's Drug Store. gol Mr. and Mrs. Baker and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Grant McMillan, all of Toronto, were Christmas holiday visit- ors with their mother, Mrs. S. Me- Millan. Mr. and Mrs. Arnott VanNest and family, of Brantford, were holiday visitors at the home.of the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. R.B. Smallman, Gnr. Bryce Moase, RCA. of Camp Shilo, Manitoba, spent his Christmas furlough with his parents, Mr. ang Mrs. Morley Moase. Mrs. Orma Hood, of Toronto, visited over Christmas week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Milton Butson and Mr. Butson. . Mr. Lou Palmer, Brockville, spent a few days in Port Perry with Yr, and Mrs, T. Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. John Davis and Wil- son, of Toronto, were holiday guests with the former's mother, Mrs. A. J. Davis and sister, Miss Grace Davis. Sgt. John Paget, of Camp Borden, spent Christmas leave with his wife and son in Port Perry. Mr, and Mrs. S. Thompson and fam- ily, of Oshawa, were Christmas visit- ors with Mr. and Mrs, T. 'Palmer, Mrs. Geo. Jackson has received word from St. Petersburg, Florida, that her sister, Mrs, red Beatty has been elected President of the St. Petersburg Ladies' Lawn Bowling Club. We add our congratulations. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Leahy during the week-end were L.A.C. Bill Leahy, R.C.A.F.,, of Camp Borden; A.C. Ted Leahy, R.C. A.F,, of Trenton;-and Misses Irene and Mary Leahy, of Oshawa. A.C. Oscar Béare, R.CA.F,, of his mother, Mrs, Elijah Beare. BACKACHES GO QUICKLY, often after first dose. RUMACAPS two- way action attacks the cause, relieves the pain. Get a package at A. M. Lawrence's Drug Store, Port Perry, --------reeel OP We NOTICE I find it necessary,' owing. 18 to the fact that I have much more work than one Doctor é¥er was intended to do, to ask those of the Municipality who wish to patronize me to bear with me in observing some regular office hours. Starting after the New Year, I will be in my office Svety 1.30 to 5.30 except Wednesdays, when the only office hours will be from 10,30 a.m, until 42,00 noon, and each even- ing from 7.00 to 8.80 and until 10.00 p.m. on Saturdays, This will an the mornings for doing Surgery and making calls. Kindly do not ask me to work on Sunday unless it is a bona fide gmer= geney, @ Compliments of the Sasson to All Faithfully, Dr. G. M M. Rennie, Glasses complete, or lenses only, Trenton; enjoyed-Christmas leave with | A ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ff. Nott. afternoon ftom F Eyes Examined supplied where necessary, at reasonable prices,-- I. R. BENTLEY'S OPTOMETRIST TAYLOR'S RESTAURANT wish all their Friends and Customers the Compliments of the Season, and hope that ere the end of another year, Victory will be ours--with a lasting Peace. We will be closed New Years' Day; also Sunday, January 2nd. Miss Jean McDermott, of Toronto, was a holiday visitor with her father, Mr. A. L. McDermott and Mrs, Me- Dermott. ' © Mr. Robt. Jeffrey, of Toronto, spent Christmas week-end. with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. C. C. Jeffrey. Capt. Alex. Woods, R.C.A., of Peta- wawa, and Mrs. Alex. Woods, of To- ronto, spent the Christmas week-end with Mrs. G. A. Woods. 32 Mrs. Mason and two daughters, of Toronto, were holiday visitors at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Coyle and daughter; Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Harper; and Miss Pat Coyle, all of Toronto, were visitors during the week-end with Mrs. J. J. Coyle, Mr. and Mrs, H. Mulligan and Irene spent the Christmas week-end with relatives in Weston, Mr, and Mrs. Storey Afeare and son, of Guelph, were visitors with their parents during the Christmas week- end, Pte. Bert. Howard, of the Veterans' Guard of Canada, enjoyed Clwistias leave at his home here. : Miss Isobel Honey, of Locust Hil, is spending" the holidays with, her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Honey, at Honeydale. Mr. Donald Campbell, of Deserts, was a holiday visitor with -his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh' Campbell. Miss Thelma Crosier is spending part of her holidays at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Crosier. Mr .and Mrs. H, H. Mulligan and daughter, Irene, were Christmas guests of relatives in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and their daughter Ruth, Toronto, Miss Lucas, also of Toronto, and Mr. Harry Brookes, of Weston, were Christmas week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Brookes. Michael Woods, of Greenbank, has received his commission overseas and is now Pilot Officer, __Guests with Mr. and Mrs, L. G. Hall during Christmas week-end were: Miss Ruth Hall, of Copper Cliff; A.C.2 Harold Hall, R.C.A.F;, of Manning De- pot, Toronto; Mrs, Harold Hall and son Brian, of Long Branch; and Miss Louise Hall, of Toronto. . Mr. Jas. McKee, Miss Christena Mec- Kee, and Mrs. A. P. Ingram, spent he Christmas holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McMillan, Clarkson, Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. S. Farmer spent Christmas in Toronto at Denton House. Mrs. Farmer remained for a few days' visit, Mr, and Mrs. Fred Twining, of To- ronto, called on Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell, on Christmas' Day, Mrs, V. M. England, of Toronto, re- turned home on Tuesday morning after a few days' visit with her par- Lieut W. T. Harris, Mrs. Harris and daughter, Miriam, are enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. R, Somerville and Mr. and Mrs. W. Chapman. Mrs, Jackson is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs, Wm. Wil- son and Mr, Wilson, Miss Doris MacGregor, of Toronto, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Maec- Gregor. Congratulations to Mr, R.M, Holthy, who celebrated his seventy-fifth birth- (day on Monday, Dee, 27th. Mrs. Minnie Real is spending the New Year horidays with relatives in Ottawa. Petawawa and Mrs. Woods, of To- ronto, were visitors with the former's the holiday. R.C.A.; of Gnr. Terence Woods, mother, Mrs. G. A. Woods, during Cpl. Herb, Arbuckle, of Brockville, Mrs. Arbuckle and son Derek, of Co- bourg, spent the holiday week- end with Mr. and Mrs, S. Ploughman. Mrs. Arbuckle and Derek are remaining for a few days. Mr. Keith Stewart, of Smith's Falls, is visiting with his sister, Mrs, Harlan Clark and Mr, Clark: Mr. C.V. Purdy, of Oshawa, was a holiday visitor with relatives in town, Pte. Orr Graham, R.C.AM.C., of Chorley Park, Toronto, enjoyed Christ- mas leave with his wife and family in Port Perry. Pte. Robert Carnegie, C.D.C., who is stationed at Simcoe, spent Christ- mas holidays at home with his wife and family. j Miss Muriel Cook, of Toronto, was a Christmas visitor with her father, Mr. Wm. Cook, Mr, and Mrs. Ronald Peel and fam- ily were Christmas visitors with Mrs. Peel's sister in Peterborough. Mr. and Mrs. W, S. Taylor and son Bill spent Christmas week-end at Agincourt. L.A.C. Jim Cairns, R.C.AF,, of Bagotville, Que., Mrs, Cairns and son, of Toronto, were Christmas visitors with Mr, and Mrs, W. J. Anderson. A.C." Walter Sonley, R.C.A.F., of Manning Depot, Toronto, spent Christ mas Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Russell Sonley. Sgt. Mabel Buttle, C.W. A C., has returned to her duties at Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Que,, after a_pleasant fur- lough with her mother, Mrs. Stones, Pte. the Rev. W. R. and Mrs, Tris- tram, Dorothy and Tom, were Christ- mas visitors with friends at Seagrave, Mrs. E. Verhon, of Manchester, was a holiday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Archer. Rev. W. C. and Mrs. Smith have been spending a few days in 'Toronto, Miss Joan Holmes of Toronto, spent the weck-end with her parents, Cadet Wm. Hare, of RCAF, at Uplands, spent the week-end with Mr. George Holmes. United Chars Sunday School Anniversary Services in the Port Perry Uni- ted Church on Sunday,December 26th, were taken by the Sunday School for their Anniversary oc- casion, The morning program present- ed a festival of song by the whole School. The members occupied the choir loft and platform.' Pleasing numbers were sung by the Primary-Department; also by the Senior School, with sev- eral soloists showing unusual talent. Rev. Mr. Smith. spoke appro- priate, holding the attention of oth young and old. The evening service presented a Christmas Cantata, 'The. Lost Star."" A dramatic cast of twelve under direction of Mrs. Z. M. Jackson, was supported by aSun- day School Choir of 28 voices. The Cantata was beautifully presented, and much enjoyed by the corigregation. The choral work for both ser- vices was under the leadershipof the Sunday School Superintend- ent, Mr. R, B, Smallman, with | Lambeth before moving to London The Week of Prayer in Port Perry The Committee on Evangelism .of the World Council of Churches Can- adian Committee is urging observance of the Week of Prayer as the second stage of its "Evangelize Canada" pro- gram. 'It recommends that in that week united services be held wherever possible, and that on one evening of the week all Churches of the com- munity join in an tecumenical service of witness." Members and adherents of all de- nominations are invited to the local Week of Prayer services. = The, sub-| jects are vital to the devotional life of our community. A deeper loyalty to Jesus Christ is the need of every de- nomination of each church member.' The proposed schedule is as follows: Monday, January 3rd, at 8 p.m. in the United Church. Rev. Wm, Stocks, speaker, Subjects: The Use of the Bible; The Practice of Prayer. St. John's Church. Rev. Clifford Smith, speaker. Subjects: Common Worship; The Sacraments, Friday, January 7th at 8 p.m. in the Church of the Ascension, . Speaker: Rev. J. A, MacMillan, Subjects: The Preaching of the Word; The Fellowship of the church universal, Also please keep} in mind the Watch- night, Prayer service, New Year's Eve. This-is interdenominational and mem- bers of all churches are urged to at- ual help. The place is the Anglican Parish. Hall. ~ <\ OBITUARY BENJAMIN HOLTBY London, Ont.--Benjamin Holtby, re- tired Belmont farmer, who lived in two years ago; died on December 17, 1943, in St. Joseph's hospital. He was, 87 years of age, : Twice married, his first wife, the former Eliza Ann Christie, died 35 years 'ago, and his second wife, the former Minnie Rice, died ten years ago, g He is survived by three sons, Dun- can, of Manchester, Herb. of Belmont; William, of St. Thomas; six daughters Mrs. Edith Dobson, Manchester; Mrs. Emma Small, St. Thomas; Mrs. Mary 'Chrysler, London; Mrs, Lenore Free, of Belmont; Mrs, Martha Ferguson, of London; two sisters, Lizzie and Pa- melia Holtby, Manchester; one broth- er, Walter Holtby, Innerkip. pe A vn, PE ER Ey DED JOSEPH A. GOUDY DIES Pioneer Auto Salesman of Toronto. "A pioneer . automobile salesman, Joseph A. Goudy, who sold the first Cadillac purchased in Toronto, died at the Western Hospital last week. .As- sociated with Beattie Cadillac Ltd. un- til a year ago, when he became ill, Mr. Goudy had been selling Cadillac cars for the past 40 years. Born on Seu- gog Island, he .came to Toronto in 1901. Mr. Goudy was a keen. golfer, fisherman and bowler, He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth; a son Edgar; a brother, Johnston, all of Toronto, and two sisters; Mrs. Frank Shepherd, Port Perry; and Mrs. Hugh Lucas of Whitby. "NOTICE Owing to rationing and difficulty procuring merchan- dise, we are going to dis- continue delivery after Jan-|e uary 1st. Superior Stores Mrs. Smith as accompanist. Bight hour day. NURSES AIDES WANTED (women) 'Course in home and institutional nursing. Comfortable living quarters. Good social "and recreational facilities. Public School education or better qualifies you. : APPLY EMPLOYMENT and SE SERVICE OFFICE, OSH. Attractive 'salary. | wa THANK YOU! and _A HAPPY NEW YEAR, " Once again I wish to extend to you, my Wednesday, January 5th at 8 pm. inj|- tend. This will be a season of spirit- Pp land throughout the world. '1of the customers and frie the past year. ity be yours in 1944. A. Port Perry Lions With the turn of the Seasons, the new Year is again at hand. lays a greater interest in the welfare of his fellow man than at any other season, What wonders could be te plished if this attitude swere maintained throughout the year, *'Peace on earth, good will to men" would be ll cioser to fulfilment, In recognition of this fact,Port Perry Lions Club wishes to ex- tend to all, Greetings for a New Year full of hope, promise, and encouragement. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. Max Heidt wish to thank the many friends for their gen-! erous kindness in giving their daug-! hter a "shower" upon the occasion of her wedding to Lieut Sam Seetner, of the Army Dental Corps. . The pre- sents were much appreciated as the expression of good will, { etl AP Prins. wis DIED WALLACE -- At his home, Port Perry, on Monday, pecember 27th, 1943, David Wallace, beloved husband of Rachael Turner, in his 78rd year. Interment was made on Wednesday at Pine Grove Cemetery. 'L 0. D. KE Scugog Chapter, 1.O.D.E., will hold its regular meeting on Monday even- ing, January. 3rd at 8 o'clock, in the Library rooms, = ~~ be held in the Parish Hall of the Church' of 'the Ascension (Anglican) 11.16 p.m. to 12 o'clock midnight. All people of the community are cordially invited to-attend. The ser- vice will be conducted by the ministers " Presbyterian, United and Anglican congregations. © COULD YOU SWALLOW IT? ~Mrs. John Pearce found a hen's eas , while : 'gathering the other day, n ich measures only:% of an inch length. The hen itself is quite normal. thanks for your patronage throughout 'May Peace, Happiness, ard Prosper- The Rexall Drugstore Delivery This is the time when man dis-|. WATCHNIGHT SERVICE, 11.15 p.m. A united Walhnt service will on New Year's Eve; Dec. 31st, from nds, my sincere M. LAWRENCE, Discontinued Due to present operating conditions, 'and shortage of many lines of merchandise, we are discontinuing deliv- ery from our store a ter Jan. 3rd, 1944; Port Perry Dominion Stores CARD OF THANKS Rev, W. P. Brown wishes to thank the many friends for the acts of kind- I ness and messages of sympathy dur- His health is, ing his recent illness. now considerably improved. Now is the time to pay subscriptions to The Port Perry Star. BILTMORE THEATER, 'OSHAWA Friday and Saturday, BETTY GRABLE, GEORGE MONTGOMERY, CESAR ROMERO, in 'Coney Island' IN TECHNICOLOR ---- Added Treat -- GRACIE FIELDS, in "Young and Beautiful' At the Mid-nrte Show on New Year's Eve, there will be favors for everyone, <b Monday, Tuesdayy Wednesday, JANUARY 3.4:5 MICKEY ROONEY, "FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW, 'at Eton' -- Added Treat -- * Brenda Marshall, George Tobias, John Garfield, in- at "East of hy the River' the season 1 to alk CONTINUOUS 1to 12 P.M --Also Mid:nite," New Year's Eve, , -- "IAN HUNTER, In "hy Yank : Sys © We extend the Compliments of - er re ETE THAN J 50 difficult t to secure. : We wish to express sincere sppreciaon to ; "our Customers. for their kindly WE, WISH. You AL K YOU Shbdde L Joc