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| SEA . Mountain View, Ont., spent the week- ~in-training at Port Perry. A.C. Howard Chapman, RCAF, of end at the home of Mrs. N. DeShane. Misses Margaret Rose, Dorothy Richardson and Merle Hope, nurses- the Oshawa General Hospital, were week-end visitors with the latter's mother, Mrs. Stanley Hope. Mr. and Mrs, Clifford Channell, Miss Jean Baitley and Mrs. William Hurst, of Wellington, were week-end guests of Mr. Geo. Channell, A.C. Ted Leahy, R.C.AF., who is stationed at Mount Pleasant, P.E.L, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. L. Leahy. Cpl. Oscar Beare, R.C.AF., of Tren- ton, spent a few days last week with his mother, Mrs, E. Beare. Mr. Jack Coulter, of Toronto, called on relatives and friends one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Leahy attend- ed the Wings ceremony at Camp Borden last Friday afternoon at which time their son, Bill, graduated. Con- gratulations to Bill on receiving his commission of Pilot Officer. Mrs, M. T. Beare, been visiting with relatives in for several days. Pte. Robert Carncgie, C.D.C., of To- ronto, enjoyed the week-end at home with his wife and family. Miss Olive Wallace, Sherbourne House, Toronto, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wallace, part of last week. _ Pilot Officer Stewart McTavish, R.C. AF, of Toronto, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Leahy on town 1B of Hanover, has Zens) OSHAWA FREE Parking A FAMOUS PLAYERS THEATRE Phone 1011 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, FEBRUARY 17-18-19 JAMES CAGNEY, in Johnny Come Lately with George, Marjorie Marjorie Lord and Hattie MacDaniel An exciting story of a vagabond Newspaper Man who reforms a Tough Town, Grace Main, Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 21-22 Two Great Features-- "Bomber's Moon" starring George Montgomery, Annabella, and Kent Taylor. Thrills Suspense -- Romance, and 'Cinderella Swings It' starring Guy Kibbee and Gloria Warren A singing, swinging Cinderella turns on the heat in Cold River, "FOUR BIG DAYS starting Thursday, February 23rd Claudette Fred COLBERT MacMURRAY i in "No Time For Love" Fred has the muscles; but the Gals get the Exercise. COMING SOON! Monday. Miss Dorothy Balfour was soloist on Sunday at Sonya at the Memorial Ser- vice for L.-Cpl. Tom Mencely, who was killed in action in the Meditee- rancan theatre of war, Mr. arf! Mrs, Leighton MacGregor + and family of Beamsville, visited for a short time on Sunday with Mrs, WW. -- MacGregor. Pilot Officer Bill Leahy, R.C.AL, spending two week's furlough at cy home here, at the end of which time he will continue his duties at Maitland, N.S. Mrs. visited friends in Port Perry, day. Congratulations to Doris Mulligan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Mul- ligan, who has received a promotion to the rank of Corporal. Miss Marjorie Webb and Mr. Owen Cliff, of Toronto, spent Monday cven- ing with friends in town. Mr. George Channell was a visitor to Toronto last Saturday. Misses Mary and Irene Leahy, of Oshawa, spent the week-end at their home in Port Perry. The W. A. of the Church of the Ascension held their regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the home of ¢ Mrs. Went. Watson, Messrs. Monteith & Monteith are conducting their annual audit of the Town finarices. The Monteith firm are County auditors and also audit Whit- by, East Whitby and Reach Townships and Uxbridge Town, This year they have added Scugog Township. The senior Girls' Auxiliary of the Church of the Ascension met at the " Rectory on Wednesday evening, At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Stocks. SUFFERING FROM BACKACHES, Rheumatic Pain, Sciatica, Lumbago is ~ nol necessa Use RUMACAPS at once for q Lawrence's Drug Store. ' isabel Rennie, of Stouffville, on Fri- » PE -- --- JUNIOR WAR WORKERS The Junior War Workers will meet at the home of Mrs. Cecil Ptolemy on "the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 22nd. AF EUCHRE A Euchre will be held in the Odd: fellows' Hall, on Friday evening, . March 10th, under the auspices of the Junior War Workers, C--O PP ck relief. Sold at A. M.1 "LASSIE COME HOME" EER CTIA SE RIM ST WADA 2 J Ena DEATHS MacGREGOR---At his late home in Port Perry, on Saturday, February 12th, 1944, James MacGregor, in his 83rd year. Interment was made at Lindsay. FOLEY --- On Saturday, February 12, 1014, at his late residence, Scugog I¢land, Rev. Herbert Walter Foley, beloved husband of Annie Laura Clingan, aged 71 years. - CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs Victor Hayden aml family wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to their friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy extended during their -recent sad bereavement in the loss of their beloved son. ~~ > I IN MEMORIAM sister, passed away Feb. 12th, 1942, In our heart her memory lingers, Always loving, kind, and true, There is not a day 'dear Em' That we do "not think of you. Her life is a beautiful memory, Her death is our silent grief; She sleeps in God's beautiful garden In the sunshine of perfect peace. So leave her in God's keeping, The rough road safely o'er, And our dear sister we love so well Has only gone on before. Sadly missed by Jennie; Lenn; and Ernest Hance. our dear ------ DeSHANE--In loving memory of a t-Bgar, usband,and Father, who passed away on February 15th, 1943. His memory is as dear to- day As in the hour he passed away, Lovingly remembered by his Wife, _and Family. A eee Port Perry Airman Graduates NOTICE As the World's Day of Prayer falls on Friday the. 26th, the War Work rooms will be open on Thursday, Feb. 24th, instead of Friday. Ee © OFFICERS OF SCUGOG CHAPTER Eas nr ,D.E. for 1944-45 Thomas William Leahy, son of Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Leahy, Port Perry, received his wings at Camp Borden on Friday, Feb, 11th, 1944, and was commissioned as Pilot Officer, Born in Brock Township on Aug. 19th, 1918, Pilot Officer Leahy moved to. Port Perry with his family about twelve years ago. He attended Port Perry High School and following graduation was employed by General Motors of Oshawa . Bill ¢hlisted in the ROA. F, in De- Sec ~Mrs, I R. Bentley, Bec. ~Mrs. Robt. Harpér ational Sec.--Mrs. Geo. Woods s)~Mrs, Cecil Beare Mrs. 'M. Dymond cember, 1042, and received his train- ing at Manning Depot, Angus, Eglin- ton and Pendleton, He has two brothers in the R.C.A.F---~Flight Sergeant John Leahy, - stationed at Sydney, N.S, and A.C, Ted Leahy, stationed at Mount Pleasant, P.E.L, ,| two sisters, Mary and Irene, living in | Oshawa, and "one brother, Clarence, and one sister, Theresa, at home, WALLACE---In loving memory of mma Henry, who Eyes Examined (Glasses complete, or lenses only, supplied where necessary, at reasonable prices,--- I. R. BENTLEY'S OP TOMETRIST "~ < J 9 I'aylor's Auto Electric PORT PERRY GENERATORS STARTERS FIELD COILS REPAIRED and EXCHANGED BILL TAYLOR. Proprietor © MAKRIED Dowson--Raymes A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Rev, F. G. Joblin, in Bow- manville, when Mrs, Lottie Raymes, of Port Perry, became the bride of Frank Scugog Island, on Saturday, 1944, ---- SCHOFIELD WEDS MARY AUDREY PYATT Dowson, Feb 12th, KF. W. The marriage of Mary Audrey P'yatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. G. W. Pyatt, Bessborough Drive, Leaside, to Frank W. Schofield, instructor, R. C.A.F., Oshawa, was solemnized in Leaside United Church. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Schofield, Guelph, Rev. H. Mellow officiated, D. Brown was at the organ, and Miss Vera Butcher sang. Bou- quets of spring flowers, with ferns, decorated the church. The bride, given in' marriage by her father, wore a gown of ivory slipper satin, styled with scalloped sweetheart neckline, tight-fitting bodice and full skirt with slight train. Her fingertip veil was caught with a Juliet cap and she wore pearls, the groom's gift. She carried a cascade of white sweet peas, pink roses, violets and forget-me-nots. Miss Marjorie Pyatt, bride's' sister, was the maid-of-honor, wearing a street-length dress of mist blue crepe, matching Dutch cap with purple veil- ing, and carrying a miniature cascade of sweet peas, pansies, iris and violets. Clayton Wrenshall was the grooms- man and the guests were ushered by Ptei-William Pyatt, the bride's brother and L.A.C. James Brown, R.C.AF. At a reception held in the-bride's parents' home, her mother received--wearing a Palma green street-length dress with violet accessories and corsage of vio- lets, Mrs. J. M. Kent, the groom's aunt, also received, wearing a beige crepe dress with corsage of carnations and forget-me-nots. The couple left for a trip to the Laurentians, the bride travelling in a rose wool dress, with matching hat, brown accessories and a muskrat coat. They will live in Oshawa. - ; wo > o> -------- Silver Wedding Anniversary On Friday, February 4th, at Mem- ory Hall, Utica, a silver wedding anniversary celebration was held in honour of Mr. and Mrs, George Lane, of Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs, Lane were formerly of North Oshawa, and their many friends in that district felt | that they could not let-the opportunity] pass to show their high esteem for these neighbours of former days. The esteem of friends and neigh- bours was shown in much kindly Lpraise, but it did not end there, George is a foreman in the truck de- partment of General Motors, His fellow foremen sent a neat case con- taining twelve silver dollars, Friends and relatives residing" in Oshawa sent a rocker. Port Perry friends sent two gifts-- a Pyrex Pie Plate in a silver stand, and a.Salad Bowl in a silver stand, Mr, and Mrs. Lane's children gave their parents a lovely 956-piece dinner set, and a personal friend, L.A.C. R. Guliver, gave a silver rose bowl, Everybody had a thoroughly enjoy- able evening. AA Pi ee CUTTER FOR SALE In good condition, Plice s $10: 00. Apply to Clarence, Cook, Myrtle Stax tion, Phone 120 r 21, . EVENING AUXILIARY, W.M.8. The regular meeting of our aux- iliary was held in the school room of the United Church, with the President Mrs, Sam Griffen, in the chair, The Study Book was taken by Mrs, H, Fitchett and her group, The theme being "Grace for Living Together." Murs, Thompson, one of our new mem- bers, gave us a very interesting talk on missionary work in Mexico, where her sister has been engaged in that cupacity for some time, Plans were discussed for the coming year after which the meeting closed in the usual manner. rp High Sryonl Notes Ad Optima ~~ Wesley Jackson Our next Literary program will be held on the evenings of March 2 and 3 in the High School auditorium, A thiree-act play '"lhe Adventures of Lom dawyer' will be-presented by the pupus or Grade X, A High School hockey team will play a wam from Woodville Hign Senool im the near future, The date nas not yet been arranged, BOOK REVIEW by Doreen Johnson BlNCHLEY BESIDE HIMSELE LOL Bencnley, better than any other man aving, sees wie aumour in our mguly acveioped clvinzauon and that iS M0 mean accomplishment, 'Ine reasun we nnd his sketches so very rb-ucking is pecause at some ume we have naa the experience--but We never, unui reading bLenchley, saw (OW 1unuy it was, senchiey is versatile. 'Lhough ne Lis NUL appeared 1 a Movie short Lov many years, be has more 1aithiul fans lun many a romanue lead, his books never lack appreciative readers and ne has even had nis share of success 1 radio, 1ms voiume of Benchleys 1s a col- leeLon ol earier writings, pieces irom Lorimer DUOKS NOW oul 01 priut. very smgie sketen in it irom the very misty, "rolyp With a rast' to the very last, "A vamshing Art' 1s exceedingly lunny and up to the usual Benchley stanaard, He ~auvacks with gusto anything fom a church supper to the sphtting or an.atom. His splitting of an atom may nou be very scientilic but when vencuiey writes it who cares, an addiuon ge publisners have in- cluded afew photographic shots" jot penchiey trom ms more popular movie shorts. she book is illustrated by Gluyas williams, who succeeds in being just as funny in his drawings as Bob senchley is in his writings. te Valentine Dinner Mr. George Channell entertained some of his friends on Monday even- mg to a most wonderful dinner--the kid at which George always excels and which is responsible for tight belts and groans of over-indulgence, 'Lhe table was attractively arranged "with Valentine decorations and place cards attached to pretty little red and white baskets filled with an as- sortment of candy. Overhead, red hearts and streamers cascaded from the centre light fixture, Toward the end of the dinner, a huge birthday cake was brought in and set before Rheta Willard, it being thé occasion of her birthday. Rheta was completely taken by surprise but after the group had sung Happy Birthday, she was coaxed to say a few words, As is usual after cating, dishes have to be done, but "many hands make light work" and in no time at all, all was cleared away. The rest of the evening was spent playing Bingo with prizes for everyone. Then the group, after hearty expressions of apprecia- tion and good-nights, wended their happy way homeward. Young Feople's Union The meeting of the Y.P,U, on Mon- day evening was in charge of Reta Wilson and Jack Whitmore, conveners of Christian Fellowship. ; The Invocation by Jack Whitiore opened the meeting, after whi hymn was sung, Prayers for i boys in 'the Armed Forces were offer- 'ed by Rev. W. O: Smith. The Serip- ture passage was read by Marilyn Griffen. Wes Jackson gave a read- ing "Chivalry in this War," The of- fering was taken and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. A hymn was sung, Busi néss diseussion n followed, € 9) The Valentines were then distri- buted amongst the members, causing much hilarity, A hymn was sung and the mizpah benediction repeated. A few games were played, drawing the meeting to a close, A . + On Wednesday evening, February Ythea group of young people went to Scugog and put on an entertainment for the Women's Association, the pro- ceeds of which were used to swell the new church fund, Rev, Mr, Foley opened the program with a few words, a hymn was sung and prayer was offered. Rev, Mr, Loley then called upon Mr, George Ghannell, who acted as chairman for the program, Those taking part were: Dorothy Tristram, Thelma Crosier, Loris Wallace, Kay Day, Helen Hayes, Rheta Willard, Dorothy Balfour, Wes Jackson, Bruce Hull, Tom Tristram, and Bob Dowson, J Rev. Mr. Foley thanked the young people for their entertainment, The rort Perry-ites were then wreated to a most delightful lunch, HUCK Y Last Friday evening, a hockey team from Pedlar's, of Oshawa, met the Port Perry team in a game at Port Perry Arena, As each téam had pre- viouly won one game, this was the play-off, It was a particularly nasty night, but a good crowd braved the elements to give the boys their sup- port. The playing was good and both teams displayed good sportsmanship. An unfortunate accident took place when one of the Oshawa boys went into the boards and suffered a cracked collarbone and several cracked ribs. The final score was 6 to 4 in favor of Pedlar's. eG -- -- OBITUARY JAMES MacGREGOR Following a very short illness the death occurred at Port Perry on Sat- urday, February '12th, of James Mac- Gregor, for many years a well known resident of the community. "In his 84th year Mr, Mactregor was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John MacGregor, and was born in Victoria County, North of Lindsay. As a young man he was a farmer but later engaged in the blacksmith trade at Port Perry where he resided for the last 25 or 30 years. He was a member of Port Perry Presbyterian Church. Predeceased by his wife seven years ago and by one son, Wilfred, about 20 years ago, he leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Mrs. Wilfred Morton, 216 Tresane street, Oshawa, and Miss: Ellen MacGregor, at home, A brother, Ephraim, is a farmer in Victoria County. The funeral was held from his late residence, Caleb street, Port Perry, on Tuesday, February 16th, followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery, at Lindsay:- The services were conducted by Rev. William McRoberts, pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, Oshawa. --Times-Gazette MID-WEEK LENTEN, SERIES OF THE THREE CHURCHES Wednesday, February 23rd,-at 8 p.m. in the Church of the Ascension (Anglican) -Preacher--Rev. W. C, Smith, Wednesday, March 1st at 8 p.m. in St. John's Presbyterian Church. Preacher--Rev. William Stocks Wednesday, March 8th at 8 p.m, in The United Church: * Preacher--Rev. J. A, MacMillan Wednesday, March 16th at 8 p.m, in The Church of the Ascension Preacher--Rev. E, B, Cook . "St. John's Church © Preacher--Rev, W. C, Smith Wednesday March 20th 'at 8 p.m. in The United Church Préacher--Rev, William Stocks, Wednesday, April 6th at 8 pm, in The Church of the Ascension Preacher--Rev. J. 1A. MacMillan. Plan to attend all these services GREENBANK Mr. J. A. Lee has bought Mr. Tom Brown's house, 5 It is reported Mr. T. Brown has sold 'his farm to Mr. Stevens of Prospect. - The children and parents had a very pleasant afternoon at a Valentine arty at me zeto0l | day. Despite th he Pilot' Class rol av a 2 so tnd ance at their soci ie on Rev. M allace se Thomas Wednesday, March 22nd at 2 p.m, in| Lawrence' 8 Drug Stor sy I You can Save with Safety at the REXALL STORE wa Velvetea Mi31 ANTISEPTICY TOOTH BRUSHES | BATH SALTS | for a mouthwash (Exton Bristle) ) or gage ; ; 69¢, 25¢., 47c., 87c. - JERGENS BRITEN LAWRENCE'S CARBOLIC SOAP TOOTH PASTE SKIN BALM- |} A real Buy. for healthy gums. A good hand Lotion 3 Cakes 14e. Zoe 2G¢. and 89¢. FIER LFRRIRRIIES and Mr, and Mrs. H. ronto on Sunday, Mrs, Jean remaining there. Mrs. Brethour visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, J. Boe. --_---------- ~~ CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Ethel Hall wishes to thank the United Church W.A. for the lovely plant sent to Mr. Whimsett, who is seriously ill; and to the friends and neighbours for their continued kind- ness. vs a - Mission Band of Presbyterian Church The Willing Workers Mission Band of St. John's Presbyterian Church held a Valentine Social in the churéh base. ment on Monday evening, Februa 14th. The members of the W.M. and congregation were invited, and showed their keen interest by a splen- did attendance, The program con- sisted of songs, readings and piano solos by the children, a quiz contest, a piano solo b by Helen Willard, and Ms, Bentley told a story of St. Valentine in her usual jovial manner, At the close of the program lunch was served and a social time enjoyed by all, Cer OO ------ WARRINER LODGE CONFERS THIRD DEGREE AT OSHAWA The Third Degree was conferred on twenty-three candidates at Corinthian Lodge Oshawa, last week, by the de- gree team of Warriner Lo ge, Port Perry. Visiting brethren attended from Port Perry, Whitby, Brantford, Gana- noque, Cardinal, Following the de- gree, Bro, W. A, Dixon, D,D.G.,M,, ad- dressed the brethren. Bro. John Dyer, P.D.D.G.M., stress- ed the importance of adhering to the teachings of the Order. About 150 members sat down to the banquet, with Bro. George' Wotton, Noble Grand of Corinthian Lodge, acting as chairman for the evening. On' Cordell Hull's recent visit to Moscow, a reporter asked a question which the Secretary of State wished to avoid answering. By the way of reply, he told the story of Stonewall of the Civil War. A man accosted the general on horseback, and asked what his visit signified. - "Can you keep a secret?" asked Jackson. The stranger assured him he could, "Well, so can L". retorted the general. Dr. Welling n_Koo, Chinese Am- bassador to Great Britain, once was seated next to a pompous dowager at an official London banquet. The lady, attempting to make conversation, of- ered him a cigarette, saying: "Likee smokes 7" A short while later, Dr. Koo was introduced to the assemblage, and de- liversd a brilliant address, in English awless as Winston Churchill's. After all, the Oriental diplomat had been an "honor student. at Columbia, and once edited that university" s daily newspaper, "The Spectator," ~ As he returned to his seat amidst Jeatoning applause, Dr. Koo nodded to the dowager, and asked archly: LAWRENCE 780 Romalls sve Jaekson's approach towards Charlotte- | | ville, Virginia, during a crucial period PORT PERRY APRA OR IAA i aiteniesiosessoioaisssrbssissisatinciice : H : H H H H CSA PORT PERRY LIONS CLUB Last Friday's meeting of the Port Perry Lions Club was held at the home of Dr. G: M. and Mrs. Rennie. Three pieces of 'business occupied the attention of the members. 1, Ar- | rangements for a dance in March, 2. Considering of holding regular. meet~ ings in the Library Community Room. 3. Undertaking another case of sur- gical operation to straighten a young lad's eyes. - Another new mesber was inducted. The objective of doubling the mem- bership before June is well on its way of accomplishment, Lion Roy Cornish exhibited a fine set of 'colored slides of "The Land Birds of Ontario", These pictures were greatly enjoyed. At the next meeting there will be the first of a series of discussions on rehabilitation of local men and women now in the armed services. BILTMORE THEATER, OSHAWA Thutsday, Friday, Saturday, FEBRUARY 17-18-19 "Ice- capad es - Revue" with Jerry Colonns, Yera Vague aturing THE ICE- CAPA DIES Company . Internationally Famous Skating Stars! ° ADDED HIT -- WILLIAM BOYD (as Hop-a-Long Cassidy) in "Lost Canyon" with 'Andy Clyde, Lola Lane. Mongay, Tuesday, Wednesday, . FEBRUARY 21-22-23 What a Show! What a cast of Brilliant Entertainers! Ethel WATERS, Lena HORNE, Eddie ROCHESTER Anderson, Louis ARMSTRONG Trane Ri King of Swing! LLINGTON and His Orchestra, ° The HALL JOHNSTON' Choir, in the Musical Comedy Sensation 'CabinintheSky -- ADDED HIT -- "Another Theilin Saga of the Mounties-- F "Northwest | = Rangers' with James Craig, Jack Holt, Patricia Dane, John Carradine. T Continuous Daily From 1 p.m. "Likee speechee 7" 'ROCK FOR Conservation of Fuel We have a Limited Supply of in the Bag, and Ful- Thiok 8a form. B. . and Asphalt Shingles on + hand tien) WALL {Phe 2 How male deni, i Walker attended the W. by / LAKE scucoa LUMBER & con LI CII