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i$ after enjoying 80 days' leave at hom "stock, Cadmus and Nestleton W. I. with his help. The mailing lst is * which makes it a complete municipal have been given to members of the poi I hope this meets with your Watch your label; it tells when your Subscription expires. « & $1.50 per year in advance 5 .cents a single copy ORT PERRY STA PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, EDITORIAL . Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith. A ~---- ------------ -tral committee. PREPARING FOR POST-WAR . REHABILITATION All of us know some (many or few) of the folk in the armed forces. We know the kind of people they used to be, and their general capacity for making their way in the world. We know their family circumstances, whether or not provision is waiting for them on their return. 'We likely know if there is a job waiting for them. All this information needs to be pooled by some local agency, so that, when the young folk do re- turn home, immediate: steps may be taken to see that every help is given for their rehabilitation. The best and simplest way to do this necessary work is-to list the local names of those in the services, and then make an inventory of their acquirements and probable requirements, all properly indexed for ready reference. This whole list should be in the hands of a cen- But correct information regard- ing individuals can only be secured from people in the community in which the individual makes his home, : In Port Perry we have this work well under way. Our quota of men and women in the ser- vices is well over two hundred They are our own people, and we do not want them to suffer the same neglect that followed some returned men after the war of 1914-18. It is a shameful thing to allow men who have risked everything for the protection of our freedom to be forced to peddle novelties, in order to keep themselves alive. Our protestations as to what we are going to do for the returned men and women will need much more than pious resolutions. The problems of social recovery will be many and difficult of solu- tion--individual solution, The first essegtial will be to know the facts re- garding those who will be returning home. The next essential will be to know. the opportunities for readjustment which will be available for them. The third essential will be to assist in bringing the men and the opportunities $ogether, where such assistance is desirable. . There is every evidence that Coraltining are thoroughly in earnest in their determination to do all in their power to re-establish our sons and daughters in civil life; preferably among their own - We do not want them to be shipped off to people, Alaska or the St. Lawrence Seaway to find the means of making a living. We, in Port Perry, are hoping that there will be a continuance of work in Oshawa, where our boys will find a job, and do as many of them are doing now -- ride to and from their work in the City, keeping their homes in Port Perry as formerly. There will be a change in personnel, because the farm boys will be shifted back to the farm, Many others are returning to their former business, now emerging from the-ban of priorities and lack of business. : One feature of this rehabilitation will have to be carefully guarded Labor Unions will have to be elastic in their treatment of the returned men. . employers alone are responsible. 'problem. can give Labor great power, the full exercise of which could work real hardship to the returned man not holding a Union card. The closed shop could be a very bad thing to non-union labor, which will include many young fellows seeking civilian jobs for the first time. This will be particularly true for the thousands of trained mechanics who have served in the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, So far we have seen no statement from Union Labor to meet this situation. The attitude seems to have been that this problem is one for which Such an atti- tude is unreasonable in view of Union Labor's demand for joint management (Labor and Em- ployer). In fact, it would appear that any pro- gram to preserve full employment must fail unless backed by complete co-operation of Labor with Employers. Such co-operation will require some sacrifices of "right" on the part of Union Labor. Industrial recovery will stimulate the employ- ment of these young mechanics, and it will be most unfortunate if any artificial barrier, like the Closed Shop, should prevent these returned men from doing the work they are trained to do. Union officials will do well to consider this matter, and see that labor regulations do not stand in the way of opportunity for the returned man to, earn his bread and bpntter, What Are the Opportunities Offered? Local Improvement The second task of the Post War Committee will be to become familiar with the opportunities and privileges which the Government is now prepared to offer, It is not advised that large scale spending be made to supply work locally, until Government plans are fully outlined and understood. This is to prevent overlapping and unnecessary expendi- ture. It will be well to remember, however, that local municipalities may now build up a special fund to ensure employment, What is Industry Offering A third task of the Home Committee will be to have correct information as to what industry is doing to give practical answer to the employment Here are a few publications that put this information in 'concise atid clear forin: 1. Foundation of National Well-Being,-- - John L. McDougall, Kingston, Ontario, 2. Post-War Planning Conference held at the 72nd Annual General Meeting of the Canadian: Manufacturers' Association. This is a particular- ly helpful and authoritative booklet. 3. The Facts of the Case.--Gilbert Jackson. 4. Brief on Reconstruction presented to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. All these publications, and-many others, give a hopeful picture of Canadian Dossinllitien of posts war employment. Our special tasks will be to keep a hopeful out- look in these matters; and to see that square pegs are not forced into round holes; and that none of those returning fiom the armed services are Just now, each of the three major political parties -is going out of its way to extend privileges to Regulations have been made which Union Labor. neglected, Pessimism will be one of the worst enemies of post war recovery, BLACKSTOCK The friends and neighbors of Bruce Mahaffey gathered in Purple Hill Lodge Rooms, on Wednesday evening, March 21st, to do him honour and pre- sent him' with a gentleman's com- panion, Thomas McLachlan acted as chairman and Cecil Gibson made the presentation after which lunch was served and dancing followed with Wilson orchestra furnishing the music. Bruce reports in Ottawa on Monday Blackstock Continuation School he}d a dance in the Community Hall Friday evening. With the latest letters receiv: is treasurer of the municipality of Cartwright and the boxes are sent un- der the auspices of the Township of Cartwright, not the Red Cross. The boxes are packed in turn by Black- approved by the "Township Council, contribution. Recent letters were re- ceived from L./Bdr. David Baker, in hospital in England; Ross Suggett, in Belgium; Glenn A. Gibson, R.C.A.F.; and Donald A. Mairs, Germany. Alice Martens, Director of Person- nel, Loridon, writes: A parcel sent by you to R. W. Brown has been for- warded to us as it was found imposs- ible to deliver it to him. The contents Canadian Forces at present in hos- | approval and enclose herewith your card found in the parcel. Mr, and Mrs, Victor Malcolm, Yel- verton, have moved to Harvey Mal- colm's farm. . Mr. and Mrs. Neil Staples have moved to farm owned by Mrs, Wesley Campbell. from Gnr. Beverley David Mairs of their saferarrival in England. iss Mary Vance, Purple Hill, is with her sister, Mrs. A. Henry, who is ill. ; We welcome Mrs. Sadler, who is home again after spending the winter in Toronto and Bowmanville, Mr, Jack Rahm is in Port Perry hospital having had an appendix operation, : Mr. Wm. Samells, has been sick and spent several days in Port Perry hos- pital; and Mr. Norman Lansing has 'been there for several weeks, Lenten service was held on Wednes- day evening at Mr. A. L. Bailey's. W.A. met at Mrs, F. Crawford's on March 16th. Scripture was read by Mrs, H. McLaughlin. Litany and prayer were read by the president. Roll call was answered and fees taken. | Roll call for next month, an Easter message. Letter was read from Miss Ruth Snugg, Matron of St. Phillip's Residential School, Fort George, thanking our W.A. for the bale re- ceived from our branch, Moved by Mrs, A<¥. Bailey and seconded by Mrs, Fred Hamilton that we have a pot- luck supper. Program: Mrs. VanCamp convener: reading, Mrs, Jos. Forder, "The Guy in the Glass"; reading, Mrs. Langfeld, "My Days are Lived 1g' reading, Mus, "The om Town Paper". members present. Crawford, Eightten C--O -- MANCHESTER The Manchester Red Cross meeting and quilting were held at the home of Mrs, H. O. Dobson, on Thursday{ last. The next meeting on April 5th will be held at the home of Mrs, Lorne Thompson, i Mrs, Ella Vernon has returned to her home here after spending the winter at Mrs. H. Archer's in Port Perry, : « Mr. Walter Foley has bought a home in Port Ferry and intends mov- ing soon, Miss Mary Walls, of Toronto,, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Vernon, Sorry to report Mr. Leslie Spencer is ill again. Don't forget the Faster service on Sunday in Manchester Church at one o'clock. Everybody welcome. En ncaa EEE ------ ASHBURN Rev. J. A. MacMillan had charge of the church servicce at Burns' Church on Sunday, March 18th. his text St. John 5:25, "verily, verily, I say unto you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live." There was 'a good attendance at Sunday School, The regular monthly meeting of He chose for | MARCH BLOOD CLINIC NO. 8, MARCH 23. First donation--Robert Tetlow, A. I. Ramsey, Mrs, Virginia Clifford, Alvin Heayn, Gordon: Jeffrey, Mrs, Mary Baker, Mrs. M. A. Elford, John Hardy, Douglas Aldred, R. W. Jack- son, Mrs. R, W. Jackson. 2nd donation--W. S§ Taylor, Jr; Murs. Vera Goode, Mrs, George Fowler, Mrs. Grant Christie, Mrs.. Maud Johns, Hugh Hilts, Joe Dowson, Russell Coates, Sandy Moore, Maurice Nes- bitt, Bedford Panke, Victor Malcolm, Sam N. Griffen, : 3rd donation--Mrs, Sam N, Griffen, Mrs. C. H. Nesbitt, Mrs. Guy Raines, Mrs, Edith Andrews, Sr.; Mrs. W. B, Vokins, Mrs. Herman Hooey, Stuart Mark, John McTaggart, Gordon Col- well, Russell Rodd, H. J. Davey, Howard McMillan, Arthur Jackman, Thomas Hodge. 4th donation--Mus. Olive Hook, Mrs, Ernest Till, Miss Florence Carter, Mrs. Herbert. Hope, Mrs, Beatrice Duchemin, Nelson R. Cochrane, Hey- wood Short, Franklin Phoenix, George Love, Thomas McLachlan, Murray Short, Murray Coates, C. Il. Porteous, Clarence Carter, Edgar Leask, G. A. Wanamaker, Roy Werry, tH. Thomp- 29th, 1945 A TOTAL OF 681 BLOOD DONATIONS MADE AT * PORT PERRY 'SINCE INCEPTION son, James B. Cawker, Grant Fergu- son, 5th donation--Mrs., Bert Dowson, Mrs. G, May Real, Mrs. Russell Rodd, Mus. Jean Jeffrey, Mrs. Leona Mills, Mrs. Hilda M. Michell, Mrs, L. Col- bear, Roy Stinson, Harold Wilcock, Roy Scott, Robert Coates, Roy S. Rob- ertson, Ralph D. Milner, Walter How- sam, Harvey Malcolm, Frank Smith, W. Earl Martyn, Glen Owen, H. B. Simpson, Arthur Brock, George Till. 6th donation -- Mrs, Marguerite Brock, Miss Irene Mulligan, Mrs. Douglas Curl, J. C. Love, G. M. Ger- row, Garnet Cochrane, Ernest Till, 7th donation--Alex. Johns, Mansell Gerrow, Ivan Mountjoy. Kv - 8th donation--Mrs, Gladys Kc.ry, George. H, Kerry. Oth donation-- Wallace McMillan, Ralph Larmer, Reg, Boundy. '10th donation--Douglas Curl, C. A. Love, Dalton Dorrell. 11th donation--G. E, Sulman, Boe. 13th donation--Lawson Honey. Donors--New, 11; Repeats, 89; Total 100. Temporary Rejects, 7. 0. J. Total donations since inception, 631. ---- the Ladies' Bible Class was held at the home of Mrs, Edgar Heron on Tuesday, March 27th at 8 po. The regular monthly meeting of the W.M.S. was held in the basement of the church on Tuesday, March 13th, at 2.80 p.m. The president, Mrs. Gordon Fisher, occupied the chair and opened the meeting with the singing of hymn 81, followed by the reading of the Seripture hopes, Psalm 67, and St. Luke 1:67-7 Prayer svihien of- fered bi by the singing of hymn 571. The-minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Plans were made to hold the April meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd, and invite the children of the community as guests. Mrs. R. Lunney and Mrs, J, Duff were appointed in charge of the program for this meeting. A chapter of the study book was then studied by Mrs. Sherwin, Mrs. Wm. Gardiner, Jr., and Mrs. Gordon Fisher-leading in the dis- cussion. Meeting closed with the rez peating of the Mizpah benediction, - >_> SOssimenme BEALE-KLAMMER On Friday, February 23rd, 1945, at Moncton, N.B. United Church, by Rev. J. D. Freestone, Margaret Anne Klam- mer, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Klammer, of Regina, Sask., to 1..A.C. Lester Lloyd. Beadle, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs. Earl Beadle, of Ashburn, Ont, . --_-------- oo Miss Florence Doble, Mr. Jas. Doble and Mr. G. Barrett, of Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Henry. Doble. « Mrs. Frank Mitchell and son John, of Whitby, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fisher. Mrs. Reg. Doubt, of Lakefield, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Heron. Mr, and Mrs. L. Gardhouse of Mal- "ton, visited with friends in the vicinity on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Earl Beadle and Mrs. H. Philp, visited with relatives in Lindsay, on Tuesday. The semi-monthly meeting of the Young People's Society was held at the home of Miss Fern Stephen, on Wednesday evening, March 14th, with a good .attendance, The Scripture reading, Psalm 27, was read by Ruth Richardson, The following program was given: reading by Hugh Knight on "St. Patrick"; solo by Catherine Fisher; reading, Wm. Gardiner. Miss Doreen Isaac then conducted a riddle contest, Miss Ruth Richardson kindly offered her home for the next meet- ing. We, as a community, wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Mr, and Mrs, i George Lynde and family, of Whitby, in the death of their gon Rifleman Jack Archer Lynde, who died in Ger- many ag the result of wounds. Jack attended Public School here and made many friends. Successful Blood Clinic The Committee in charge were ex- tremely pleased with the wonderful support and turn-out of volunteer donors at the Friday night Clinic held in"the Port Perry High School. :One hundred and eight donors were present and only seven were unable fo donate. This is the largest Clinic ever held here and it is hoped that this record will be maintained or improved upon in the future. The doctors in attendance were: Dr. J. H. McKinney, of Brooklin; Dr. J. A. McArthur, Blackstock; Dr. Donovan,o f Oshawa; Dr. Irwin, of Port Perry. We appreciate and wish to acknowledge the kind assistance of this newcomer in our community and hope that we may have his help in the future. Nurses were: Mrs, C. A. Love, Mrs. A Glenny; Mrs, F. Lamb, Mrs, D. Scott, Mrs. P. G. Morrison, Mrs. A. Brock, Mrs. Tristram, Mrs. A. LL. Me- Dermott, Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Griffith, of Oshawa. Helpers were: Mrs. J. C. Love, Mus. Dymond, Mrs. R. Burley, Mrs. Grant Christie, Mrs. Asher, Mrs. B. Woods, | Mrs. Pryke, Mrs. S. Griffen, Mrs. 7 M. Jackson, Mrs. Hughli, Mrs. J. Davidson, Mrs, George Kerry, Mrs, V. Stouffer, Mrs. R. Cook, Mrs. B. Smith. We gratefully acknowledge spontancous support we received - helping to make this worthy oii such a success and for the financial donations still being sent in. the Previously acknowledged ........ $248.21 Albert Shunk, Prince Albert... 2.00 A.D. Christie ..iiieiiiinnenn, 5.00 R. O'Neill .......c..... A 2.00 Anonymous ........ 1.00 Geo. R. Davey ...oiiiiiiinnninn -1.00 $2569.21 -------- PO = Myrtle Station Once again the Sunday worship service is being held in the auditorium of the church and we are all pleased to have it so, for our church is a country church to be proud of, Mr. Saywell told the life story of Leonardo de Vinci, the painter of the. famous painting, "The Last Supper", and brought with - him a wrought iron replica of the picture. The work of it is wonderfully done. Although the replica is only about two feet by three feet, yet the very expressions on the faces of the deciples and Jesus, almost true to life--surprise, dismay, grief, love and the greed hnd cunning of Judas, are all depicted. We appreciate Mr. Saywell's kindness in bringing this very fine piece of art fhat we might enjoy the beauty of the work- manship. The intermediate and senior school scholars occupied the choir loft and a very pleasing number, Next Sunday, Easter Day, Mr. Say- well will bring the Easter message and the school choir will sing two num- SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher To the Home Folks Away from Home. As I write this letter, the 24th of May. Spring fever. it's just like The whole town has Leaves and rubbish are being raked from the lawns, Farmers are getting ready to go on the land (some have already started to culti- vate), and the ice is breaking up, ready to go out of sight. Of course the ice did ga out before this a couple of times--DNMavch 20th, 1878, and on March 21st, 1921. While the ice was 24 inches thick, it was a poor quality, 18 inches of it being little more than frozen snow. One is halt ashamed to report that we may have to hold a Provincial clection, What the value of such a move will be is hard to understand. But the "outs" want to get in, and the "ins" are not strong enough to hold the fort. With three parties in the field it is difficult for any party to gain an over-all majority. The party system has its good points; but it also has its drawbacks. It is too bad that the representatives cannot vote on the merits of the legislatiorr that is intor- «luced; and not be all the time jockey- ing for position. However, there does not seem to be much that can be done about it, for the voters do not usually take political questions very ser ously. Just at the moment there does not seem to be any great question arising about which there is any great differ- ence of opinion. That man who threw his rifle in the Atlantic ig in jail. He sérved a useful political puropse in the North Grey election, and that's that. Reports of the soldierly quality of the draftees are good. Reinforce- ments seem to be adequate; and all's quict on that front, There is an atteppt to stir -up a Letter to Those on Active Service bonus." But that seems to be a bit belated. The bonus is now law, Ap- plication forms are being signed; and it is a safe prediction that those who are to receive the bonus will not favor the party that is against them. Premier Drew, if he goes to the country, has a strong plank in his greatly increased grants for education, thus lightening the burden of the municipal taxpayer. It will be un- fortunate if the matter of teaching re- ligion in the schools shall become a bone of contention, The trouble is that too many people think of religion us a denominational affair, I have looked over the Teachers' Guides set out by the Department of Education, and find nothing of a denominational nature in them. They teach reverence and a practical application of the prin- ciples taught by all great teachers of religion, both Jewish and Christian. IFor that matter, the moral teachings of all the other great religions are of the same character as those taught in these books. It will be a sad day if denominational bickerings rob the children of this essential teaching. So far as the treatment of Christ by the Jews is concerned, that has been duplicated many times by the Chris- tian people themselves, Protestant and Catholic and Puritan, have all at times allowed bigotry to lead them into excesses of cruelty, There is nothing in the teaching that excuses cruelty and intolerance in Jew or Christian, or any other folk. There is great need for the teaching of rev- erence and moral principles of living. These are the problems that are facing our people in Ontario to-day. When you come home, you will find them with us, and several others. The Editor. tempest in a teapot about the "baby Yours truly, bers. Church service will be held at 11 a.m. and Sunday School will follow immediately. Please note the change in the hours. And isn't the weather grand? A Toronto newspaper stated that this month js the warmest March in 104 years, It didn't say anything about the April that followed and as this weather is almost too good to last, we had better go about with our fingers crossed." Eh! what? Mrs. Harold Stredwick was in Osha- wa on Saturday when she attended the house wedding of William Jordan and Miss Margaret Henderson, Mrs. I'rank Lynd and two daughters of tht townline, spent Sunday with Mrs. Russell Lunney and daughters. Messrs. M. Moore, Everett Horn, John. Hewett and Misses Hazel Rat- cliff and Mildred Horn, all of Hawke- stone, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eyers, of Toronto, were Sunday visitors with Albert and Mrs. Iyers. JMr, Jay Bedford and son Bernard, yg invalided home from the war zone, and Mrs, Bernard Bedford, of Toronto, visited on Sunday with their aunt, Miss L. O'Boyle. i Some farmers in this district have already commenced to cultivate the land in readiness for seeding. Mrs. R. Mason and little son, Brad, are leaving today (Thursday) for Trenton, where they will spend the Itaster holidays with Sgt. R. Mason's parents, Pte. Harold Mitchell, C.A.S.C., of Toronto, and Mrs. Mitchell, were the guests on Sunday of Art and Mrs. Mitchell. Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Edgar of Toronto, spent Sunday evening "with Myrtle relatives, Mrs. IH. Stredwick visited with Maple Grove friends from Sunday un- til Tuesday. Mrs, D. Duchemin, seeretary-treas, for Myrtle Red Cross, reported $133 collected in the recent canvass. This amoudit exceeds last your's canvass vy twenty dollars, Mis, Duchemin received a letter of thanks from Gor. John Maw, R.C.A., of Newfoundland, for the nice box of home-made eakes and candy. It was greatly appreciated by John and also his chum, who for the past two years has shared with him the goodies from home. John said there had been very little snow in Newfoundland this past winter and March 12th was the cold- est day they had yet experienced. Mr. and Mrs, Theo. Carey were in Oshawa on Monday afternoon where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Carey's nephew, James Francis Tooley who was killed instantly on Friday afternoon when he walked into the side of a transport truck at Tooley's Hill, after alighting from a bus, The funeral was from Luke-MecIntosh Fun- eral Home, and interment in Union Cemetery, Oshawa. * Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Boyle and children of Oshawa, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. A. Johnson and Elmer, ER i CTE Arthur Bigelow Cormega Arthur Bigélow Carnegie died at his home, 673 Carnegie Ave., Oshawa, on He was in his 33rd Although suffering from heart for several months he con- tinued to engage in business as usual, a heart attack. year, trouble morning of his death. The son of 'Mr, and Mrs. Arthur J. Carnegie, he was born in Port Perry, in May, 1912. He attended Port Perry Public and High Schools and com- pleted his education at Phlering Col- legge; Newmarket, He married Miss Willis «Crone of Toronto 13 years ago. He leaves, besides his wife and par- ents, three sons, Billy 12, John 10, and Tommy 6; one sister, Mrs. Robt. Savage, Turner Valley, Alta,; and two brothers, William J, of Port Perry and Jack M. of Omemee, The funeral was held from the fam- ily residence, Oshawa, on" Saturday, March 24th, with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Port Perry. Rev, W. C. Smith, of Port Perry conducted the service, h Nearly $300.00 Donated to Red Cross At tine of going to press, the donations to Red Cross Society total nearly $300.00. Some of our people have overlooked this very worthy fund. It is not too late to remember that-- Donations to Red Cross may be left with Mrs. M. B. Dymond, Treasurer of Scu- gog Chapter 1.O.D.E, The Need is Great! 5 Voednesday, Maych 21st, the result of _ and had been about the city during the }