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og + 5 RR ER dt 7.2 Ea £5 y MERPIRST Rll rH SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher EDITORIAL Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Ris first, best country over is at home.--Goldsmith. HOT WEATHER It is human nature to grumble about the weather. It is always "too" something. .Yet taken year by year, we worry along pretty well. There is no shortage of food; and poverty has nearly disappeared. ) Clocks are nuisance in hot weather, If we could go to work very early in the morning and take a 'long rest in the middle of the day we could be morc comfortable, But as it is, all we ean do is to eat lighter food, dress as lightly as the law allows; and worry as little as we can manage. Blaring radios, and constant excitement are poor hot weather companions. Cool minds make for cool bodies. Is * * - A WARNING "We must beware of trying to build a Society in which nobody counts for anything except 'the _ politician. or the official--a society where enter- ' prirse gains no reward, and thrift no privileges." --Winston Churchill J * *x 0k "TO PLOW OR NOT TO PLOW? The furore about plowing or just scratching the surface of the soil has died down. Evidently it was looked upon as a nine days wonder by many farmers. But what has not died down is the growing im- portance of farm research." No farming customs are too sacred to be questioned. No methods are so honored that they cannot be changed for the better. Experiment improves experience and adds in- terest to_ work which may" 'easily become very monotonous. - Robert Holtby says that the most prosperous. farmers are the ones who go away from home, get new. ideas, and try them out on the home acres. _ The greatest. problem the farmer faces is to get 'these paying ideas across to the stay-at-home farmer who has grown to' be like the old man in his ninetieth year, who was asked if he had seen many changes in his long life. "yes, and I was dgin them all." The wind will blow sow thistle seed from those back - concession farms, whose owners read nothing, go nowhere, and grumble much, ~ Missionary work of good farming ideas is slow but greatly 'needed. Circumstances are forcing better farming methods; and the law for the de- struction of weeds and pests is becoming more rigidly enforced. But the room for improvement is the biggest room in the world; and the farmer who gains a good ided to improve his business is under' obligation to pass the idea on to the neighbor who is least likely to get it otherwise. But the passing on will require much more than mere telling. The keynote must be on the, 'show- "me" principle. pint He answered, WE DON'T WANT "FREE EXPLOITATION" LO : The real struggle between free enterprise, and the socialistic projects for regulating our lives and business, is the struggle against 'free ex- ploitation". } Business methods that were based on industry, thrift, and fair dealing, have always been honored by our people. But when that business grew un- wieldly and swallowed smaller business concerns, trouble began. When the personal relationship between employer and employee ceased, then the chances of labor trouble increase. To avoid the evils of monopoly is a very difficult task. Big busifiess is essential. Locomotives, tanks, and great guns cannot be made in two-by- four factories. Immense capital is required and great works must be built. Then work becomes routine, personal relations cease, and labor is bought like any other commodity, Such condi- tions breed discontent; and in the attempt to find a cure for the ills, there is a danger that it will simply result in the shoe being put on the other foot. Changing bosses will not cure the ills. Most labor regulations deal with only a fraction of all our workers--those of the specialized kind. Every day labor on the farm, in the home, and in the ordinary business of life, cannot be run in an arbitrary fashion. Proper consideration for the well being of these workers is the only practicable relief that can be given. It is interesting to note that the retail store is_ coming into its own. This is particularly true in rural districts. Such a condition d be fost- ered. Building up the local community should be. encouraged in every way. One injustice has been carried on for years. Great stores can do business on a large scale in rural districts, and not be required to pay taxes to help in municipal upkeep. This should be remedied; and war conditions are doing something to bring about that remedy. The big 'stores are not doing nearly as well as the smaller ones under - war conditions. ) Monopoly and. exploitation of labor are win evils against which our people should ever be watchful. ~ Eric Johnston, President, Chamber of Commerce of the United States, lists seven deadly sins committeed by both labor and capital. 1. Labor--Arvbitrary refusal to accept workers into membership. 2. Labor-- Arbitrary suspensions and. expul- . sions. Capital--Unfair competition. 3. Labor--Unfair elections of officers, Capital--Unfair elections of directors. 4. Labor--Failure to give financial report. Capital--Forced by law to report. 5. Labor--Too many strikes. » Capital --Suppression of new inventions, 6. Labor and Capital--Violence during strikes. 7. Labor--Restraint of production. Capitol--Restraint of trade. It will take the wisdom of Solomon to legislate for the removal of such sins. It will take much "more--the common sense and innate justice of the people as a whole, _ Capital--Fixing prices to freeze out competition | a War Work Lions Club Street Activities Fair and Dance Field Comforts-- For the month of June the following bales were packed and shipped to the 1.0.D.E. Headquarters at Hamilton: 5 pairs sea-boot stockings, 1 turtle- She was my friend. I knew Her voice so gentle, and her é Her labours here were good, 1 VION The following pupils were granted High School Entrance standing on the teachers' recommendation: Marilyn Baird, Mary Carnegie, Margaret Colbear, Beryl Cook, Jean Corner, Ross Dowson, James Heayn, Zula Jackson, Betty Jones, Margaret Jones, Patricia King, Roy MacMillan, Annie Nott, Alberta Roberts, Ruth Somerville, The following pupils were success- ful in the final written examinations. Certificates will be mailed to them. Pupils who were not successful will receive a statement of their marks. William Brock (Hon.), Wilma Coch- rane, Helen Diamond, Stephen Dran- itsaris, Doreen Hayden, Alvena Irwin, Ralph Jackson, Laura Lyle, Inez Martyn, Rilda Mitchell, Stuart Na- smith, Barbara Prentice, - Dorothy Rider, Helen Spencer, Edith Stone (Hon.), Allan Sweetman, Velma Tripp, « SHE WAS MY FRIEND In Memory of Julia MacBrien I've sat entranced while on the ivory keys She wove such magic melodies with ease. | Her spirit long has known the Great Beyond. And now--alas for us--she's joined the happy throng Of those whose failing strength and tired limb Have gone to rest with Him. Her rest is well deserved and truly won. Her passing is our loss; but would we gain If it should mean for her one hour mare of pain? She was my friend, and though my heart is sad, I'll think of all the happy times we've had. A little hallowed spot shall be the Shrine Wherein I'll keep her memory--and mine, (This beautiful tribute was composed by a Toronto friend of the Inte Miss Julia MacBrien.--Editor,) William Wilkinson. RT PERRY STAR PORT, PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 13th, 1944 1 EEE a | heart so true. - her task well done, --D. N. ETT WORT OE OU OED GRE [] . u {0D LO OO High School Entrance Port Perry Centre Lloyd Mahaffy has been granted a certificate under the provisions of Regulation 10(5) of the High School Entrance Regulations. The following pupils will receive their certificates when they have com- pleted thirteen weeks of farm work, and have sent a statement of this work from their parents or employers to A. Archibald, L.LP.S., Whitby. William Boyington, Ilene Brown, Lorraine Brown, Fred Dearborn, Wm. Geer, Jack Gerrow, Betty Harper, Carl Hockley, Maurice Jeffrey, Earlby Luke, Brock Pilkey, 'Donald Real, Lloyd Somerville, Yvonne Somerville, Jean Thomas, Ray Vernon, Pauline Wayne, Teddy Webster, Keith Wilk- ings, Eva Hope, Dorothy Howsam, Helen Snowden, Helen Veltch, Evelyn Wagner. Merlen Wray will be granted a cer- tificate under the provisions of Regu- lation 10(5) of the High School En- trance Regulations. . An Ideal Night. Big Crowd. The Port Perry Lions Club has every reason to be pleased with the results of the Street Fair and Dance held here last Friday night. It was particular- larly pleaging to see the way in which the men of the town worked together to make the entertainment a success. Fine Orchestra. Good Receipts. f The financial results were most gratifying--some kp) $800 being realized for the Lions Club work. For this practical co-operation the part of the public, the offl- re cers and members of the Club wish to express sincere : how, appreciation. \ 'he following were the lucky prize winners i in the -* draw :-- 1t' Prize--$100-- Mrs. Fimer Ploaghman, Port Perry. ond Prize--$50--E. J. Silver, 361 Arthur St., Oshawa: 8rd Prize--$26-- Annabelle Hillier, Pcrt Perry. 4th Prize--$10--Dorothy Bowers, Nestleton. * bth Prize--$6--Mrs, C. Burtch, 166 William St., Osliaws 6th Prize--$5--Hiram Fitehett, Port Perry. th Prize--$5 - ~Jos. Haekett, Blackwater, Note--All prizes were in War Savings Certificates. e « 3 , Ee ------------------------ hic neck sweater, 6 sleeveless sweaters, 9 tuck-ins, 7 balaclava, 2 pairs wristlets, 4 pairs gloves, 2 steel helmet caps, 10 pairs socks, b fur-lined seamen's jer- kins. . British Clothing-- - 4 pairs men's pyjamas, 2 Hylton, 10 pairs boys' pants and braces, 3 girls costumes consisting of 1 pair bloomers, 1 pair socks, 1 jumper and 1 blouse; pb boys' shirts, 10 infant's jackets; 3 shelter aprons; 1 pair girl's pyjamas, W.AT.S.; 1 baby jacket and bonnet; 2 girls' sweaters; 3 pairs boys' socks, 2 crib quilts, 2 girls' dresses, 7 shelter rugs. Polish Relief-- 1 man's fur coat, 1 pair lady's'shoes, lady's skirt and bloomers, lady's flan- .nelette dressing gown, 1 pair boy's socks, 1 girl's cap, 1. child's hat, 1 quilt. Camp Libraries-- 16 books, 160 magazines, 39 Star Weekly stories . 'The war service committee wish to convey to Miss Edith Brooks their thanks and appreciation for the very lovely crocheted luncheon get which' she made and donated. The proceeds from the sale of tickets to be used for war work, A very nice sum was realized. The lucky ticket drawn went to Mr. George White. Pa vo. ] THE TOOLS FOR THE JOB--BRITISH EOUIPMENT FOR EUROPEAN LIBERATION Pieture made at an equipment depot, somewhere in England, shows--Lines of A. R. C. armoured fighting vehicles, 'with 6-pounder guns at an ordnance depot. - Wildcat fighters flyin past the British escort carrier, H. i % SEARCHER LJ Watch your label; $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy it tells when your Subscription expires. LJ . . NL IS To the Home Folks Away from Home, It is surprising how widely scatter- ed our young folk are in these war days. 1 thought it would be good to give you an idea as to where some of them are. So I asked Dorothy Balfour to tell what she could of their where- abouts, and the result was pretty good. Dorothy has kept track of the military boys and girls in a thorough fashion. But the movement is so fast in these hectic days, that only a very partial list can be given. If you know any locations of your chums, or if the home "folk can tell us anything along this line, it will be interesting to our readers. Just address any information of this kind -- Service Letter, Star Office, Port Perry, Ontario. This directory will be far from com- plete, and, as they say in the price catalogue--*"Subject to change with- out notice." These folk are all "Somewhere in England." . Garnet Weir, Mike Hillier, Ray Hillier, George Dodsley, Murray Holtby, Bill Beare, Clarence Beare, Bill Aldred, Grant McDermott, George "Jud" EKm- merson, Joel Aldred, Bill Leahy, Bryce Moase, Earl Jackson, Clarence Butson, Reid Mackarlane, Reg. and Glenn Moase, George Parry, "Jerry McCrea, Grant Robertson, "Tony" Stephens, Bill Stephens. I said they were in England. That is true when we last heard of them. But they may be in Burma, Italy or Normandy by the time you read this. The story is told of an aviator. who was sitting in a New York restaurant. He took out his watch and looked at it in a meditative sort of fashion. Some- Bob Gibson, Sheridan, Ken Letter to Those on Active Service veloped, asked him what he ing ohout. He replied: *Taventy-four hours ago I was bombing Berlin. But I was given a short leave, so I came over here to take -a look around." From time to time I'll let you know where the boys and girls are, that is where © think they are. There is another bunch of young folk coming along round here. It looks as though most of them were at the Lions Club Street Fair and Dance last" Friday night. There was a great crowd there. The Lions were given a nice nest egg to carry on their good community work this coming year, Russ Creighton draws the crowd. Dancing and the games are more pop- ular than ever. It is sgyprising the amount of vitality these young people have. To piteh hay all day, and dance until one or two in the morning shows something of the old pioneer stamina, The Lions and their pretty tired, too, after all the booths lighting. The boys and girls enjoy Good iwork boys! Bill Taylor is "house-warming" helpers weve having a sort of in his new restau- rant. It is very up-to-date, with all the modern equipment, and Neon lighting. The boys and girls enjoyed cach others company there. Fishing is turning out better than was expected. on the job. Summer cottagers are Birdseye Center is doing swimming pool. We've had peas, from our beets and carrots Potatoes, cuenm- bers, and tomatoes pretty soon. garden. Yours truly, one with a bump of curiosity well de- THE EDITOR. BASEBALL A week ago last Wednesday evening at the High School, there was a ball game between Port Perry Boy Scouts and 7th Oshawa Scout Troop who were camping at Lakeside. The Oshawa boys had been nearly eaten. alive by mosquitoes the night before, and who were consequently not in the best of is hoped they will do better in the re- turn game at Oshawa. The Scugog team is leading the local league at present and: is so far unbeaten. Last Monday eyening the IF. COUPONS EXCHANGEABLE FOR PRESERVES Canning Sugar Coupons F6 to F10 become valid on July 6, after which date they may be used for the pur- chase of sugar for home canning at the rate of one pound per coupon. - Housewives who prefer to buy com- mercial jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, tinned fruits, or any of the other items for which preserves cou- pons must be surrendered, they may exchange F coupons for preserves coupons at all Local Ration Boards. Each I' coupon is good for one pre- serves coupon.' a tA PD RATION BOOKS FOR SUMMER VACATIONS Ration books must be taken to LL mer hotels or guests plan to remain for a period of two weeks or longer, For a stay less than two weeks guests are not required to present their ration books. FALL FAIR LIST PORT PERRY coors Sept. 4th FANASAY conrarnmnrnemisimin Sept. 13-16 Osawa cibimimnmmmin Sept. 11-13 Beaverton on Sept. 22-23 Orono. iausumsasiissamminn . 19-20 Sunderland . 19-20 Blackstock .. . 26-27 Zephyr .. Sept. 27 Markham ........... Shen inig Oct. 6-7 Roseneath cnn, Oct, 12-13 Woodbridge ......coovvviinnniiinnn ..Oct, 7-0 Good Fishing Big ones at Scugog (Globe & Mail) Ilarl Thomson, '189 Rumsey Road, condition, suffered a defeat of 17-2. It: Leaside, caught a "lunge weighing 24% pounds and measuring more than 44 inches in length, off S¢ven Mile Island near Port Perry. With him in the boat were Mrs, Thomson and Mr. and Mrs. James Leith, 377 Bayview Ave. A few minutes befgre, Mr. Leith caught a 'lunge 17 pounds, 40 inches long. No Port Perry Lions The Port Perry Lionsdid a fine job last Friday night--with the help of a number of other good citizens. The result of their work was most satisfactory. The money thus secured---ap- proximately $800--will make it possible to help the handicapped children who need assistance,and to bring about various improve- iments in the community, which might otherwise be neglected. The Club will not be meeting again until September; but if hasve any suggestions about boarding places whet [Ye done, tell Pres. Cecil Ptolemy yrany¥ of the Lions. The good work goes on. * The money will be well spent for the benefit of the community, BR eS Ration Coupons which may be used July 13th Butter--66 to 69 / Tea and Coffee --E1 to E6 14 to 29; T30 to T3b Sugar--14 to 87 inclusive Canning Sugar--F1 to F10 Preserves--D1 to D24 was think- a rushing business, espectially in the children to be helped, or work to" Effective Thursday. Ta rr An - ECE thn fo BOAT a Bo. ar Re "a CREAT ' C--O STI NI Ap ap "@ \ Ee a ime ny oti SA