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NERS TN a ne. As neely, This was followed by the bene- 'then lurch was enjoyed by all. Reg a BLE A ASA LIRA Y 4 - we AEE ATLA NCATS TARE YLT EN TR Stn aay AE Ee Sa ARS YIN: hg oA RY SSN En wah 5% BAAN & Folens TT Fume h ad pier - PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8rd, 1044. - Canadian Certified Seed Potatoes Should be ordered AT ONCE PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW, while supplies arc still available. Sced potatoes are being withheld from export to meet the requirements of Canadian growers; but the de-" mands from outside Canada are very strong and supplies not needed for planting in Canada should be released for export in March before the season in the U.S.A. is too far advanced for planting, ORDER * CERTIFIED "* for Table Stock Production. Larger crops are needed in 1944. Obtain a heavier yield from cach acre by planting Canadian Certified Seed Potatoes, ORDER ' FOUNDATION " and '* FOUNDATION A" for Certified Seed Production. All fields entered for certifica- tion in 1944 must be planted wich cither ** Foundation or " Foundation A" sced potatoes For lists of growers having "Certified", "Fi lation A's or "Foundation seed potatoes for sale, apply to the local District Inspector, Seed Potato Certifi- Cation, or fo the Plant Protection Divi sion, Departmentof Agriculture, Ottawa. DISTRICT INSPECTOR FOR ONTARIO --Seed Potato Certification, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Ont AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES BOARD DOMINION DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OTTAWA Honourable James G. Gardiner, Minister 3 3 a) N85) --_--\ oy Nn we SON oe -- = 2h -- a il / v, VH Jib 4 =a ETRY Y 77) wm 'ON THE SHORES OF . SCUGOG A Well illustrated Local History 266 Pages. CLOTH BOUND. $1.60 A Book you will want to keep for. reference. Personals Misses Hetty and Helen Short, and girl friend; visited at the home of their parents over the week-end. Mrs. Gordon Fishley has undergone a severe operation at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay. We wish for her a speedy recovery. ; Miss M. Martin, of Pleasant Point, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs, C. Sleep, of Seagrave, over the week- end, Mrs, J, Short of Seagrave, has been ill at her home, Mr. and Mrs. L. Short and family, Sairtfield visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs, A. Short, of Seagrave. Mr, and Mrs. Boyd and Fred, of To- ronto, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. A. Short, of Seagrave. Mrs. G. Milan's sister has been _ SEAGRAVE Young People's Meeting The meeting of the Seagrave Young People's Society was held at the home of Mr: and Mrs. A. Short, on Wednes- day evening, January 26th, The meeting opened with the call to worship followed by the hymn '"Pre- cious Name". This was followed by a prayer by Mrs, Tristram, The topic was given by Verna Moake, entitled, "A Pioneer of Canada". It was de- cided that we ask Port Perry Young People to come to Seagrave on the 28rd of February. Rev. H, G, Lester Jed in prayer in honour of Tom Me- --_-- Ee Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Wooldridge have moved to Little Britain. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Tom Meneely, who died of wounds in Africa, Tom was like one of our Seagrave boys. We will all! miss him very much, The sympathy | of the community is extended to the' bereaved family. A memorial service will be held at Sonya church in the near future, MANCHESTER A.C. John Christie, R.C.A.F., was home for a few days last week. Sgt. Maunsell Gerrow, R.C.A.F,, has been home on furlough 'with his mother, Mrs, C. Gerrow. . The Red Cross meeting and quilting was held at the home of Mrs, C. Son- ley. Mr. Ross Strong has taken over the mail delivery on R.R. No, 4. Mr. and Mrs. Hill and son Gordon, of Whitby, Mrs. B. Biggar, Mrs. A. Phawin, Mrs, Hayry McMaster, of Toronto, were week-end guests with Mrs. Jas. McMaster, Mr. I. Walls of Manitoba, is visit- ing his sister Mrs. I. Vernon, Picture shows--Two Roval BRITISH SAPPERS REPAIR THE ROAD TO ROME J Engineers of the Fifth Army repairing a road beneath a sign pointing the way to Rome, GREENBANK GREENBANK WOMEN'S ASS0C. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association was held at the home of Mrs! James Boe, Tueaday afternoon, January 26th, This being the first meeting of the year, officers for 1944 were in charge: President--Mys. Howard McMillan 1st Vice-Pres.--Mrs. Wilmot Walker 2nd Vice-Pres.--Mrs, Cecil Phair Secretary--Mrs. Wallace McMillan Asst. Sec'y--Miss Noreen Till Treasurer--Mrs. Clifford Ward Cor. Secretary--Mrs, Jas. Ianson Press Sec'y--Mrs. J. McKitrick Pianist--Mrs. Ernest Phair Asst, Pianist--Mrs, Ernest Till The several committees appointed were: Parsonage--Mrs, Blake Cragg, Mrs. Campbell Blakely, Mrs, Cecil Leask. Visiting--Mrs. Lew O'Neill, Mrs. W, St. John! Flower committee in bereavement-- Mrs. Blake Cragg, Mrs. T. Bushby. Mrs. James Boe was in. charge of the Devotional period which opened with call to worship, "Know ye that the Lord He is God; it is he that has made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pas- ture." 5 Bible Reading, Genesis 2, taken by Mrs. Russell Rodd. The topic theme, "The Blessing of Life Itself" was ably presented by Mrs. James Boe. Life is a burden--bear it; Life is a 'duty--dare it; Life is a thorn crown--wear it. Though it break your heart in twain Though the burden crush you down, Close your lips and hide your pain. First the cross and then the crown. A reading was given by Mrs, Gor- don Ward, entitled "Our Blessings", emphasizing the fact that we should enjoy the blessings unnumbered about us and not always be complaining about our own sad lot. "After the closing hymn, Mrs, H. McMillan took the chair as President for the second year, thanking Mrs. Boe for the use of her home and group in charge, namely--Mrs, Boe, Mrs. E. Lee, Mrs, Gordon Ward, Mrs. Russell Rodd, and Mrs. George Beare. With forty-seven members on. the roll, twenty were present and eight visitors. a balance on hand of $288.44. A do- nation of $20.71 was made to the choir fund. The members voted to give $16 to the M. & M. Fund, also to buy 12 Hymnaries for the church, A committee consisting of Mrs, W. Walker, Mrs, E. Phair, Mrs, L. O'Neill and Mrs, H, McMillan were appointed to arrange for a social evening in March. After the theme song a short pro< gram was given, consisting of piano solo by Joan Réal, Edna Walker; a reading, "If I were Boss". by Mra. R. Rodd; vocal selection, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" by the Lee sisters, (Mary June, Marina, Helen); piano solo, "Abide With Me", Mrs. Ernest Phair, A dainty lunch was served and all enjoyed a very sociable after noon, tt UTICA A large crowd gathered in Memory Hall on Friday evening. Pte. Roland Armstrong, who has returned from spending the past year on Kiska Is- land, was presented with a wrist watch. © Progressive Euchre and dancing filled the evening. For euchre, "diction, A few games were played, visiting her for the past week, The Treasurer's report gave| hadi FY PR coast. the R.A.F. Corsican airfield.' FRENCH FLY SPITFIRES FROM CORSICAN BASES Units of the French Air Forces, flying Spitfires, are attack- ing German-occupied' Europe from Corsica. Their airfields, well north of the battlefront in Italy, are within 60 miles of the Italian coast to the east and northeast and within 100 miles of the French The French unit's ground crews were trained in Tunisia by Serving with the unit are U.S. and British techni- cians, liaison and specialist officers. fire- pilots leaving their aircraft after an offensive sortie froma Picture shows-- French Spit- Lorne Snodden and the ladies' 1st prize was won by: Sgt. Laura Rogers. During the evening, the Epsom school children held the: lucky number draw on their quilt and Mr, Reg. Foster was the winner, For lunch, weiners and buns were served. Don't forget the Valentihe party to be held at Mrs. H. Walker's on Feb. 8th, under the auspices of the W.A, Pte. Clifford Harper, of Nova Scotia, is enjoying a two week's furlough at his home. Sorry to report that Mrs. G. Ward is on the sick list. Master David Wilson, of floneydale, is spending some time with Mrs, J. Crosier. Lig Mrs. H, Wagg was visiting in To- ronto recently and called to see Mrs. Alderson, who is improving in health. Mr, and Mrs. Ben Pickard and fam- ily 'of Port Perry, visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Skerratt on Sunday. - Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Ward and family of Brooklin, spent Sunday at Mr, G. Ward's, : SCUGOG All are invited to hear the special sermon by Mr, Foley, during the next few Sundays. if Rev. H. W. Foley had charge of the Bible Class again on Sunday and gave a wonderful degeription of Jesus as He calmed the storm on Galilee, He used the blackboard and had illustra- tions, The hymn, "Tempest of the Waves", was sung with great zeal and following the sermon the hymn, "Love that will not let me go", was sung. he . .- The W. A. mating will be held on Tuesday afternoon, February 8th in the hall, = A good program is being prepared by Mrs, C, Samells and Mrs, 8S. Pogue, Everyone come, Rev. W. C, Smith of Port Perry, and a number of young folk, have been invited to come and entertain us. Make it a point.to be present on Wed- neaday, Feb. 9th. Proceeds for new church fund, : George Fines,' Deseronto, and Miss Helen Prentice, Mr. and Mrs. Robins, of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs, Edward Fines. There | ing the past week. Mrs. Earl Reader gaye a reading, as was a party held at Casa Loma in To- ronto, recently for George dnd Helen the gentleman's 1st prize went to, when their engagement was an nounced. Congratulations, Mrs. R. Hood is visiting her daug- hter, Mrs. Elmer Lee, at Trenton, for a few days. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. H. W. Foley, at the parsonage, in the pass- ing -of her brother, Mr. Clinton, at Verdun, Manitoba, by a motor ac- cident, last week. Mrs. F, Crozier visited her sister, Mrs. C. Rowland, in Port Perry, dur- The Head Community Club met on Wednesday, January 26th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gerrow. Rev, H. W. Foley took' charge of the-de-|- votional part of the program opening with two hymns followed by prayer by Mr, Foley. The President, Anson i Gerrow, conducted the literary portion of the program. The minutes of the last meeting were read. Mr, and Mrs. John Pearce. The pro- gram committee for the next meeting : are Mrs. M. Collins, Mrs. R. Brown, Mr. E. Sweetman, Mr. F, Dowson. did Mr. Murray Clark of Port Perry. June and Lucille Collins sang. T. Redman gave a reading, and there was community singing with Mrs, T, Redman at the organ. Mr. Foley con- ducted an interesting conteat; reading by Betty Dowson; contest by Inez Martyn. After lunch was served all joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne" which ended a pleasant evening, Mrs, R. Graham and daughter Mrs. Wilkinson and her husband, were Sun- day guests of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Reader, Mr, Walter Bratley of Bowmanville, spent the week-end with his brother, George, Mrs, R, Pogue and little sons. Billie and Roy visited in Valentia for a few days last week. = Mrs, Lee of Parry Sound and Mrs: Watson and little daughter of Toronto are visiting Mrs, C. Ross and brother Myr. Raymond Fralick, * Mr, and Mrs, C. L. Fralick spent a pleasant week-end with relatives in Toronto. a IE he Mr. Milton Demara, Cameron Al- dred and Luzerne Sweétman visited Roy Hope on Sunday. = : Douglas Maundrell, who Is in train- ing at London, is enjoying his leave with Mrs. Maundrell at the home of Mr, and Mrs. C. L. Fralick, = INSULATION is inexpensive and easy to install in YOUR home. - FIRE PROOF - PERMANENT FUEL SAVER and a life-saver too, | § because GYPROC |. § * WOOL INSULA- TION brings year Y 'round comfort to | ¥ your home, Warm in Winter--with less fuel; Cool and Pleasant in Summer Let us measurds "adr _h 5 : Lat ua mestuch 0 volts 1. F. E. Reesor "QOur B od ET BI AE Be REESOR'S FUEL \ nd Pastry for those that want the BEST. LET US SERVE;YOU. : Buy War Savings Stamps Regularly § Saturday Special--"Jam Top Buns". .} | Nourishing Meats at | | Lowest Market | Prices | & LUMBER Good Prompt, Courteous Service Meats Phone 72w, W. E. MacGREGOR, BUTCHER | 'PORT PERRY The next|§ meeting will be held at the home. of | § Mrs. |8 'Mr. Jésse Demara and Louis Pearce GOO Ralph Laing, RCAF, and Mrs, Laing, are spending a pleasant time with her' parents, Mr, and Mrs, Rua- sell Hood, Birthday greetings to Douglas Brad- ley for February 1st, Pte. Bob Crozier for the 2nd, Helen Clark the 38rd, Clara Hardy for the bth, Norma Ploughman and Clayton Mark the 6th, the 8th, % s The last we heard of the January thaw, it was on its way out. = And now --well, it is real winter weather. PRINCE ALBART The January meeting of the W.A: was held on Wednesday the 26th at the home of Mrs, Wm. Martyn, with an' attendance of sixteen. The presi: dent, Mrs. MacGregor, presided and the meeting opened with hymn 389, followed by Scripture reading taken from Mark 4, after which singing of | JEMISON"S BAKERY THE HOME OF i D BAKING Gives QUALITY i FIRST Consideration :: PROPRIETOR 13133538883 urer. We were pleased to add a new member to the roll. Several "thank you" notes were read for fruit and flowers sent to the sick and shut-ins. It was decided to hold a progressive dinner on the evening of our next meeting, to which the men also will be most welcome, In fact, we thought it a good idea to let the men put on . the program. For program, Mrs. A. Harper and Mrs. E. Martyn conducted contests, and piano numbers wete given by Mrs. W. C. Smith and Mrs Grant Hunter, et Ei: AS served. Collection and dues $8.20. Mr. E. Raymer of Markham, visited at the home of his brother, Mr, P. Raymer, recently, ] Mr. and Mrs, Gooding and family have moved to Port Perry. : Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Martyn were guests on Thursday of Mr, and Mrs. A. Bruce, at Seagrave. = Allen Bond has joined the Navy and has left for the East coast, ¢ . The annual meeting of the Church and Sunday School were held on Jan, hymn "Jesus Sayiour Pilot Me", and | 10th. Mrs. W. C. Smith led in prayer, The annual report was given by the treas: . 'Mr, Mel Heayn is visiting Mr, -and Mrs, Clark, at Webbwood, © | : xt fl nN pa