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us Watch your label; it tells whem your $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy TC -------- EDITORIAL ' 0 237 vi 3 £04 1 Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, Bis first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith, Fa WE REALLY NEED THESE Port Perry has so good a reputation as a lovely a home town that we do not want to lose it. We certainly do not want to lose it at a time when there is a stirring throughout the country to plan for better things. "ia We need so comparatively little to enable us to keep our place in the high esteem of the Province, that it would be unfortunate if we did not make the necessary effort to secure what is needed. Here is what is required: 1. Clean water. 2. Safe sidewalks. 3. Suitable and secure housing for municipal affairs. 4. A thorough cleaning out of the weeds from the lake front. Can we have these things all at once? No. But we can make definite plans to secure them-- and start to put those plans into operation, Time has the habit of keeping on, and the seasons have the same habit? Winter is coming, and. another year looms ahead. : It would be comforting to know. that definite plans had been made to supply our needs. * 3 In another column Myr, H. Nasmith hus a letter that should be read and considered by all rate- payers. We are pleased to see this stirring of in- terest on the part of one of our citizens, The fact of the matter is that there has been far too little interest of a practical character taken by our citizens in municipal affairs, Of course the most obvious way to reduce tax-- ation is to spend less. But that theory, like the theory of spending to make money can be carried to extremes. There is far too little for the Coun-' cil to spend as it is. Fixed charges for roads, County 'rate, schools, etc., take the bulk of the taxes. This is a condition which we cannot change. Then, too, there.is the constant danger of considerable expense through accident caused by defective sidewalks, or the loss of town dotu- _ments because of insufficient protection. Added to all this is the need to attract more ratepayers to share our. present taxation which we or they consider to-be essential to the well being of our people. There is no desire on the part of Port Perry people to enter a period of lavish spending for un- necessary projects, merely for the sake of spend- ing. * The record of honarable and careful muni- cipal spending has been good. Naturally, mis- takes have been made; but the tendency has been to economize, rather than to spend unwisely. Nor . _ clearly on municipal requirements. are careless about these matters, is there any tendency to change to lavish spend- ing. - The main thing that is required at the present time is for our ratepayers to express themselves If the people there is little encouragement for the Council to go ahead with improvements that are generally conceded to be necessary. * 0% LI "D" Day is past. "V" Day is coming fast. * * * * THE BABY BONUS One of the most outstanding pieces of Canadian legislation is the Family Allowance Bill. This Bill has been 'discussed pro and con for some months. It passed the House of Commons un- animously. liyerybody in the House expressed himselt as being in agreement with the "principle" ot the measure. I'heére was considerable disagree- ment as to details of administration, In this latter sense the faults will likely be ironed out, as they were in similar laws in Britain, 'I'he fact is that Canada needs more population, Preferably, that population should largely be British, or at least, lnglish speaking. Because our standard of living is high, and, because in- comes ao not keep pace with that standard of living, there has been a tendency towards smaller families, 'I'his has been particularly true in On- tario large towns and cities. Rural Ontario is keeping up the record for families of good size. Maternity costs have often been-a real burden in familics of small income, and it is to be hoped that the new legislation will be helpful in this respect. . Care will have to be exercised to see that the bonus money is properly spent, Like all other social legislation, enforcement of regulations for the proper carrying out of the purpose of the Bill, will be the important part of the administra- tion, . _ The discussion as to whether Quebec will gain more than Ontario through this legislation seems a little beside the point. The real subject for "comcern is--what will the results be in assisting to produce a populous and healthier Canada? The latest figures show, according.to the Financial Post, that Quebec pays 33% of the family allow- ances, and will receive only 32%. A Letter from Garnet Weir Dear Mother: : Tonight at our mail call, I received your letter of August 6th, . I shall 'start to answer it tonight, but I know not when I shall finish it as it is get- ting on toward sunset and that sun is the only means of illumination that we have at present on the airfield in Northern France. You mention Civic Holiday in your letter. - What we. know in Canada as Civic Holiday is known. in England as 7 : August Bank Holiday, and it is one of : the biggest holidays of the year. It ; was hot in England on the Bank Holi- day. So hot, in fact, that it reminded me of the summer weather I exper- 1 ienced while in Dallas, Texas. By the way, it has been very hot this past week here in Normandy andthe sun is extremely bright and strong. Typical of our late July and August days at home. Ata quick glance over the countryside here one might' almost think they were around home; but on closer inspection-a difference is noted. The town and villages are deserted and great devastation has left its mark. Then again the country roads at home are not marked by the frequent cluster of white. wooden crosses which over here mark: the final resting place of many gallant'men of Canada. It was the Canadian army that fought hard and many of its men paid for the lib- Ein eration of this part of France, with their lives in the final supreme sacri- | fice of all wars, . The radio news of the war on all fronts makes it clear that we are well on the road to victory and may that victory come swiftly without the loss of too many of the young lives of the world of today. * In my last letter I mentioned talking over the Phone with Doris 'Mulligan. sy R.C.A.F. Headquarters, and got the pina address of some of the last contingent of Airmen to arrive in the country. At that time I had intentions of seeing if it would be possible to see i ysome of the home town boys, if they ~""T\were within travelling distance on my days off. Before I got a chance to put that plan into operation I was on ny way. to this country, so 1 guess I will "just have to be content with dropping i them a line in the near future, [18 would like to have seen Gord. Hood i! or Joel Aldred. ; Give my regards to all my friends at home and also to our guests who en- aire about me. If Mr. Farmer would ke to publish one of my letters, give him this one, so the folks at home will 3 know, from one who has seen the re- y sults, that the Canadian servicemen of rr today are upholding the traditions of their Jukes Sum in ie hat war, far Canada is truly a great nation, an < Canadians everywhere should be proud On that same visit to London, I went | of their heritage. By est of love to you and dad. .. L.A.C, Weir, G.F.,R133632 409 (R.C.A.F.) Sqd. France. Letter from Mr. H. Nasmith Port Perry, Sept. 1st, 1944 To the Editor, Port Perry Star; There is only one way to reduce tax- ation and that is to spend less. You omitted to say "the same amount of taxes' that more people would pay. It would be a simple matter to show that larger populations do not make lower taxes or lower rates: just make a statement showing the comparative figures of 'population and tax rate of 1923 and 1943 of Toronto, Oshawa, Whitby or other places which have shown increase in population "during that period, and you will see'how your ideas may appear correct in theory, but don't work out in practice. Spending less only appears as a pre- election bait, and the more electors the more demands there will be for the spending. When I was in the Clerk's office the relief costs served as an ex- cuse for the high rate, but there is al- ways something else to take its place. As a simple remedy for the condi- tion of 'the lake front. I suggest taking the advice of, the engineer who recom- mended carrying the intake to deeper | water and constructing a filtering basin. This would be done with water- works funds and be paid for out of water rates, as.should be done in any case, in the same manner as Hydro ex- penses are treated. And incidentally, this would make a good form of post- war employment for the town. So far as artesian wells are concerned, look up Lindsay's experience along that line, Harry C. Nasmith. Additional Personals Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jinks, Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Vagg, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woon, of Hamilton, were visiting Mr, and Mrs, R. D. Woon and attended the Fair, Other visitors at the Fair were Mr, and Mrs, D. J. Woon, of Orillia, and their son Will and wife and family, of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Mrs. H, Howard has returned home after spending a Pleasan), holiday in Bowmanville for the past week. Sunday guests were Mr, and Mrs. Geo." Rose, Eleanor and Evelyn, and Mr. Ewenson, of Toronto, at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Charles Reesor, and on Monday, Mr. and Mrs, I. Rainey and family, of Orono, were holiday visitors, or Loo "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hastings, Kay Cawker, of Toronto, were with their / parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cawker. and Gloria, of Oshawa, and Mr. Robert Mrs. T. J. Blight is spending a few days with friends in Toronto, . Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McMillan, Natalie and Donald McMillan, of Clarkson, Ont., were visitors over the]. week-end at the home of Mrs. MeMil- lan's father, Mr. James McKee. Miss Marion Brent, Toronto, A.C.1]. Donald Carnegie, of Dorval, Quebec, and 0/S-W.T. Jack MacGregor, of St. Hyaciathe, Quebec, were guests over the week-end of Mr. and Mrs. Bert. MacGregor and Miss Doris MacGregor Master Douglas Wallace, of Osha- wa, visited last week with his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cawker, of To- ronto, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wallace, § We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Wesley Elliott has been confined to her home for some time through illness. We hope for an early recovery. . Tom Bown, of the R.C.N.V.R,, now stationed at Windsor, Ont., spent the week-end with (his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bown, 5 'Ruth. Hall, N./S., RiC.A.F.,, Lachine, Quebec, was home with her. parents Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hall, for a few days last week. Mrs. Wm. McClintock re-opens her piano class this week at her studio 7. houses south of the Town Hall, BIRTHS TRIPP--In Oshawa Hospital, jon August 30th, 1944, to Mr, and Mrs. Frank Tripp, 22 Eim Street, a son, a brother for Arnold. : DRINKWATER -- At Brooklin, on Monday, September 4th, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drinkwater, a son, MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER The home of Mrs. Stanley Plough- man was the setting of a miscellan- cous shower in honour of Miss Edna Gauld, where the bride-to-be sat amid streamers of pink and blue to unfold the many gifts that well-wishers had brought. During the evening a mock wedding was performed by the min- ister, Margaret Day, who united in marriage Miss Norma Ploughman, the bride, and Miss Irene Dufty, groom, given in marriage by Miss Margaret Colbear. The wedding march 'was played by Miss June Sonley. The bride's bouquet was a pie pumpkin garnjdhed with dill. The wedding partf was attired in "various comic costunies. After much hearty laughter and comments a delightful lunch was geryed by the hostesses, Misses Norma Ploughman, June Sonley and Margdret Day. The evening ended with best wishes extended to the bride-to-be. Gloria Harding: Bernice Jemison, Port Perry FARR RT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 1944 A Real Success A FINE DAY!!! BUMPER ATTENDANCE GOOD EXHIBITS, AND A GOOD PROGRAM The weather man smiled on Port Perry air this year; but it didn't look as though he was going first thing in the morning. noon, and stayed fine (more or less) for the rest the day. o to But it cleared up about of There was a continuons procession at the entrance gates, and the ticket sellers had a busy time of it. The Grandstand was crowded to capacity, and the race track was kept clear. The need for keeping peo- ple off the track was dramatically shown when the . Ideal Dairy delivery horse ran away, and driver, rig," and horse were scattered along the track. THE EXHIBITS The Building where the small exhibits were "honsed was a delightful sight. The ladies are to be complimented upon their industry and good taste. The display in the building was particularly attractive. "There was a profusion of flowers, but hot weather lowered the quality a bit. Fruit and vegetables were better than last year. ~The cooking was unusually good. The Junior Fair does not seem to be getting into full suride. What was shown was good, but there was not enough of it. The Live Stock showing was very pleasing, with the Black and White Show holding the spotlight--194 entries. Shorthorns had few entries. heavy. ing. Poultry entries were more numerous than last year. There were some fine horses, both light-and The special prizes for swine brought out a good show- The horse races wore thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd. The winners were-- 2.18 Clags--Robt. Baldwin, owned by Mr. Tinney, Lind- say--7 2-2. Black Prince, owned by Jack Waples, Victoria Harbor--111 . Irene Harvester, owned by Shepherd, Coldwater--4 7 5. Beth Harvester. owned by Charlie Quinlan, Peterboro--243 Lady Harvester, o, by Jack Waples, Victoria Harbor 65 6 Stewart Grattan, owned by Hugh Stewart, Peterboro--334 Jimmy Brewer, owned by J. Thomas, Colborne--5 6 d Time of heats--2.14%, 2.12% 2.14%. . . =. ' _-- 2.124 was the fastest heat paced over this track in twenty years. Grand Opera did it in 2.10 twenty years ago. 9.98 Race--Low Lee: 0. by Dave Dowson, Pt. Perry--22 1 Wm. Powell, owned by Art, Dowson, Port Perry---11 2 Dorothy Abbe, o. by C. Franklin, Port Hope--3 4 3 Gloria Lee, owned by Brown, Newcastle--4 3 4 Time of heats--2.22, 2.22%, 2.27%. i The list of prize winners, and further comment will pear in our next issue' IT WAS A DANDY FAIR, and Fair Board are to be congratulated on their good work. ap- the HEE IS Pot lr a i dA BAIR L [5775 | 50 fd : cA FIN YASS a J OE | Sr p Ss 1h a 1 . Ft : y ¥ g 4 ¥ ¥ --_---- Ea A Tr a at a ae Ee fe LFA 7 " Fat, z ¥re SIE Ete A iy EA ETS ie SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher To the Home Folks Away from Home. Port Perry front. week. More later. Space & Letter to Those on Active Service Just a note to let you know that all's well on the nd time are both short this Yours truly, the Kditor, Port_Perry Lions Summer is over. Port Perry Lions are getting ready to get down to busi- ness. Fhe-international 100% meet- ing is to be staged on Friday night at the usual place, so every member is expeeted to put in an appearance, Last IFriday evening over fifty of the Club members and their ladies had a royal good time at Frayer's tourist camp at Caesarea. The "inner man" was satisfied with corn roast, weiners, pop, and toasted marshmallows. There was a sing song led by Merle Letcher, and happily assist by a couple of near- by cottagers, and--"a good time was had by all." Dr." Rennie and vided the music, Members! 5 pan, present. Mrs. Rennie pro- It is important that you be RECORD ENROLMENT AT PORT PERRY PUBLIC SCHOOL On the opening day at Port Perry Public School the record was broken in the matter of attendance, One hundred and ninety-one pupils were enrolled, and the probability is that there may be additions to the roll RVa SCUGOG All were glad to see Rev, FE. B. and Mrs. Cooke back with us on Sunday. Don't forget Iriday at] The Port Perry Fair was well pat- ronized by Scugog folks and several of the exhibitors brought home prizes, Birthday greetings to Ralph Lee for the 7th, Merle Hope the 8th, Ruby Brown the 11th, Mack Hope the 12th. ~~ ---- --- UTICA Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell spent the week-end in North Bay. | Murs. Clittord Harper, of Oshawa, is visiting at the home of Russell Harper, A corn and weiner roast is to be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Herman Walker on Thursday evening, Sept. 7 I (to-night). . Don't forget the play, "I'he Gate to Happiness" in Memory Hall, on Sept. Lith, under auspices of Blue Bird Club, ! Proceeds for overseas boxes,' IN MEMORIAM JACKSON--In loving memory of our sister, Mrs. Nelson Jackson, (nee listher Ploughman) who passed away one year ago today, Sept 7th, A beautiful memory of one so dear, I cherish still with love sincere, A day that comes with sad regret, And one that we shall ne'er forget. With her I spent many happy days; On her, we always could depend. She is gone, but not forgotten As it dawns another year. Fondly remembered by Sisters and Brother, Junior War Workers I The Junior War Workers will met atl the home of Miss Helen Willard, on Tuesday, September 12th, We miss her love, her cheery ways, - © We miss her when we need a friend, - Mr. Cooks gave a very interesting ser- UPPER SCHOOL RESULTS "PORT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL Results released from Ontario Dept. of Education show that students of the Upper Schodl (Grade 13) passed in 1009 of their examinations. Marie Armstrong. English, Latin, French, Trig., Geom.,.Chem. Trig. (Kirst Class Honours in the last named subject). Clare Glass. English, Latin, French, Mod. Hist. Trig., Chem, English, Latin, French, Modern History, Geom., English, French, Latin, M. Hist, Trig, Chem. Leonard McCullough. Latin, Geometry, Trigonometry. Hydro Interruption Total interruption of power, Sunday, September "10 from 2.00 to 65.00 p.m. Fo | mon on the reason for all this war, as things were not in keeping with God's laws. Prayers were offered for the boys overseas. As Sunday was sel apart as a day of prayer by the King, Mr. Cooke read some verses written by the nephew of the late Rev. H.W. IFoley, Lieut, David W. Foley, of St Catharines, now in France. The W. A. will be held in the Town- ship Hall, on Tuesday, September 12, and will be entertained by group ten. Mrs. George Sweetman is arranging the program. A" good-list of birthdays is looked for thesbirthday calendar. All are invited. All are sorry to hear Mrs. Wright who has been ill for a few weeks, was taken to Port Perry Hospital on Sat- urday. Her son John has also been ill. We wish for them a speedy re- covery, Eva. and John, children of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pearce, had their tonsils re- moved on Saturday at Port Perry Hos- pital, and both are doing fine. John returned home while Ilva is staying with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce, for a few days. Mrs. J. Joblin, of Pickering, visited her old neighbors Mrs, C, Wanamaker, Mrs. G. Sweetman and Mrs. J. Le Swetman, and called on Mrs. H. Long. Mr. and Mrs. B. Osborne and son Bruce, of Woodville, were visitors of Myr. and Mrs. Joe Dowson, on Sunday. Mrs. 12. Wheatley, of Unionville, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Seymour, of Toronto, and . Mrs. Florence Burton, of Port Perry, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs, C. Reader, Miss Jean Dowson, of Port Perry, Miss Allene Sweetman at the store. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Williams, of Reach, Mrs, L. Pearce and Mrs. J. Irwin, were guests of the former's i daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Reader on Sunday. The employees at Goode's Creamery Jand friends were entertained recently by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dowson. The guests presented Mr. and Mrs, Dow- nice cups and saticers. A very enjoy- able evening was spent by all, Mr. and Mrs. O. Reader and Mrs. Teel, visited the former's and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fowler, at Ebenezer, on Sunday. Little Miss Barbara Wright, return- ed to her home in Toronto with her parents, who visited Mr. and Mrs, R. Tetlow, on Sunday. Mr. Fry and son Harvey, of Hamil- ton, are visiting Mrs. Alfred McKenzie for a few days. Mrs. J. Morrish, of Toronto, visited her brothers Messrs, Jonathan, Joel and Ira over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dowson and family, of Port: Perry, were guests of Mr. and. Mrs. R. Reader on Sunday, Congratulations to Mr. Jas. Wood- (uff on his recent marriage. All will be glad to hear that Mr. James Wood- | ruff, Sr, is improving in health. spent the past week with her cousin son with a lovely chair and a coup of daughter PRINCE ALBERT Miss Ruth Luke, of Welland, is visit- ing Mrs. Allen Martyn and other friends in the village. Miss Viola McCrea of Ottawa, spent spent the week-end and holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 5. McCrea. Miss Polina White visited Mrs. Groupe, one day last week. Mrs. A. McPherson, of Toronto, is convaleseing at the home of her sjster Mrs. Wm. Martyn. Mrs. Robert Butson spent last week with friends in Toronto. + We welcome Mr. and Mrs, Doupe and family, also Mr. and Mrs. Broad- head to the village. They are occupy- ing the homes formerly owned by the late Mrs. Dobson and the late Miss Madden. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hunter visited in Peterboro on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Heaven spent the holiday week-end with the later's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Snelling. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Russell, of Osha- wa, visited Mr, and Mrs, H. R. Murphy on Sunday. Mrs. Kimmerley, of Scarboro Bluffs, has returned home after spending a few days with her sister, Cecil Newn- ham. Remember the Sunday School and Church services on Sunday. A good attendance in the Bible Class is hoped for, to hear Mr. Evans, of Port Perry, who will be teaching the class for a few Sundays. t ------ > Pian | DEATHS [CMI RTON- At, Nestleton Station, on Iriday, Sept. 1st, 1944, Chas. James Fmerton, beloved husband of Alma Noon, in his bdth year, JEFFREY At Port Perry, on Wednesday, August 30th, 1944, John Joffrey, beloved husband of the late Maggie Weir, in his 88th year. ro -- -- Ration Coupons which may be used Effective Thursday September 7th Butter--70 to 77 Tea and Coffee--E1 to 6 14 to 29; T30 to T39 Sugar--14 to 41 inclusive... Canning Sugar---F1 to F10. Preserves--DI1 to D28 NOTICE---AIl butter coupons up-to } and including No. 78, expire Aug. 81. a LA a x x a. RANT La 3 Se " yn RENT + oO a et WY ----r er i CD tin Te Cty Cr ACT, -- ee a TA Sti onl I - LY b! i [i tlw 2 w -- ee i EE a Rr a ned > ~ Rar AL et Ny -- Se -- A vr i Pe FRET , Tt Ts: wt AE ps > i Ay AEE ZS