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Port Perry Star (1907-), 4 Oct 1945, p. 1

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A ---- No -- Watch your label; it tolls when your Bubscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance 6 cents a single copy . PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 1946 EDITORIAL Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever, is at home.--Goldsmith. " IS INTOXICATING LIQUOR THE FINAL AUTHORITY? The granting of liquor authorities for beverage rcoms against the expressed protest of municipal bodies and responsible citizens, is a perversion of Everyone is invited to give the best that can be afforded. Our contributions may include bed- ding, clothing, and footwear. All are greatly needed. All will be most heartily welcome. Hardly any of us are so lacking in these com- democratic principles. Such a case has been brought of the people of Oshawa and district in granting forts, that we have nothing to spare. to the attention Port Perry district can make a very worthy contribution to this appeal. liquor license for a beverage room in the Cadillac Hotel on South Simcoe Street, Oshawa. ¢ + a The granting of such authority has been done in spite of the protest of the City Council and the Board of Education, of Oshawa, in addition to pro- tests from the Churches and many individual citizens. If such arbitrary control can be exercised by the Liquor Control Board, it brings into disrepute any idea that law is for the protection and welfare of the general public. The very fact that the selling of intoxicating liquor is hedged about with regulations beyond those controlling ordinary merchandise, is proof that there are inherent dangers in the liquor traf- fic. These dangers are such as to be a menace {o the youth of Canada. The fact that an immense revenue is collected from sellers of intoxicating liquor, pre-supposes the need of a fund to deal with the ill effect of the traffic. It is time that this arbitrary control should be challenged. The power to flout the will of re- sponsible people is too dangerous, liquor associations have admittedly been degrad- _ing; but because it induces a contempt for law that can be so twisted for profit; and so callous as to human welfare. It is this carelessness of human good; this un- due submission to special demands, that produces lawlessness and final anarchy. * YAY CAN YOU SPARE THAT THEY CAN WEAR At the moment this is the most pertinent of all Upan the answer depends the life and partial comfort of thousands of European war questions. sufferers. All our high sounding speeches, about the war TIME TO STUDY FACTS ~ Just now industry is in a "strike" muddle. There hus become current the idea that wages can be raised or lowered according to the wish and whim of industrial employers. There is also a belief current that were it not for the constant struggle of the labor unions, the worker would be paid much less than he now receives. The fact is that "strikes" and union labor ac- tivities are an irritant, and tend to destroy effi- cient production; but that the influences that con- trol the rise-and fall of earnings(wages or profits) are continuous and show that labor percentages of gross earnings remain the same year by year. The following paragraphs from a pamphlet by Dr. Willford I. King, are enlightening: Fixity of Labor's Share in the Output of Industry. not only because "Chart I, based entirely upon United States Census data, shows that labor's share of the cus- tomer's dollar remains almost constant year after year, decade after decade, in good times and bad, in Republican and Democratic administrations, under the Old Deal and the Mew, whether labor is unorganized or welded into~powerful unions, Thus, in the entire manufacturing industry, the share received by labor out of the 'value added by manufacture"--in other words out of all money . which the industry has available to cover taxes, miscellaneous expenses, wages, salaries, rent, in- terest, dividends, and other profits--was 39.2 in 1909, and 39.4 in 1936; was 40.2 in '1914, and was again 40.2 in 1937, Although the percentage had been lower in the depth of the depression, it rose to the old level when recovery occurred. to ensure human freedom, will be utter nonsense, if we neglect this opportunity to give practical ex- pression to this ideal in the time of greatest need. Men, women, and children of Europe face the coming winter ill fed and ill clothed. They have no means of meeting these great emergencies. We could ignore them and let them die, if our hearts were hard enough. But if we did, we should destroy the foundations of lasting peace. We have We have condemned the ruthless neglect of our. enemies. faced with that very practical question-- "What Can You Spare That They Can Wear?" The way to find out is to rummage through It will surprise almost boasted of our higher ideals. attics and clothes closets. every householder to discover grown, outworn, and discarded clothing is tucked away in forgotten corners. The voyage of discovery into the household wardrobe is good business in any case. will likely be disturbed; but they ought to be routed out in any case, A streak of generosity running through this "clothing campaign will be all to the good. There . never was any admiration for the little girl who gave--"all the nice things, I don't want myself." While it is true that used clothing will be very gratefully received, care should be taken not to let the clothing collection become a rag salvage, The share of wages in the gross value of manu- facturing output shows=even greater stability. Thus labor received in 1909 16.0 per cent of the gross value of manufactures, and still received 16.0 in 1939, despite the occurrence of World War I, the Great Depression, and the rise of the C.I.O. The slight effect that unionization has had upon this ratio is shown by the fact that, in the auto- mobile industry, unorganized labor in 1929 and 1933 received 13.9 and 13.6 per cent of gross sales. In 1937, despite successful strikes and almost com- plete unionization, labor's share in gross sales rose only to 14.6 per cent. Similarly in the steel industry, the respective proportions of gross sales going to labor in 1929 and 1933, before organiza- tion, were 19.6 and 20.4 per cent. In 1939, after organization, the share was 19.9 per cent. Were it possible for labor to raise its proportional share by organizing, the C.LO. leaders, being experts in collective bargaining, would doubtless have lifted sharply the percentage going to the wage workers. Now we are how much out- Moths Why, then, has labor failed to increase notice- ably its share in the value of the products it helps to create? - Quite plainly, it is_because no one has yet discovered how to create without pay- + ing labor, how to produce without capital, how to get capital unless people save, or how to induce people to save unless they are paid for so doing, J PORT PERRY LIONS CLUB An important address was delivered by Major Al P. Simester, of Oshawa, at the Lions Club meeting last Friday evening. Major Simester gave a graphic sketch of his experiences overseas as a Salvation Army supervisor. The keynote of his address was one of ad- miration for the Canadian soldier who is now returning by the thousand-- and, oh so glad to be home! An interesting phase of entertain- ment on shipboard was a quiz started by some of the 460 war brides whol were coming to Canada with their husbands. They wanted to know the strength of the C.C.F.; why Canada| uses the maple leaf as the national emblem; does American or British culture predominate?; who is Prime Minister of Canada, and to what party does he belong? Folk who ask ques- tions like that should make good citi- zens, . Major Simester places Canadian soldiers in the front rank. They are individuals, = They have intelligence. And they are blunt in their frankness. They are well liked by other people, Even in the rough dugout, the Can- adian soldier has his little shrine--a photo of his wife, his child--some little befuddled; and openly advocate that touch of home. Half humorously the the Allies should retain control for ten speaker referred to the Canadian as a years. ' "gentleman" who knew when to re- | A plea was presented for construc- strain his language. 'tive steps for the establishment of Parcels from home have been the permanent peace. Real. democracy is great morale builders. They were needed, the kind that does not say-- really shared--no soldier was neglect-, "I'm as good as you", but "You are ed simply because his parcel did not 'as good as me." arrive, i Those who heard this address will Great praise was given for the work long remember it with pleasure and of the men who represented the profit. churches and social services, Theirs | was a busy job, running all the way Myrtle Station from rustling "eats" to quiet heart to! A few members of Myrtle congre- heart talks to restless minds. During those three trying years gation joined with those of Raglan, Prospect and Manchester in the Com- when thousands of Canadian soldiers were quartered in Britain, the sincer- munion service held in Prospect church .on Sunday afternoon. Rev, P. L. Jull est hospitality was dispensed by the of Brooklin, conducted the service British people; and the "guests" re- sponded with real appreciation and understanding. and preached a most inspiring sermon. Major Simester emphasized the vitaf (His subject was, "Power from on need that these happy relations,should ' high." be continued and made practical in every way, for this is the day when Britain needs Canadian loyal support. The speaker gave graphic pictures of ho of the battle front on the Mrs L. D. Christie, Miss E. Christie banks of the Rhine; of th squalor in Nd Mrs. Roy Thompson, of Oshawa, rural Italy; and the flayhted wealth of were callers on Wednesday at the W, the Italian seigneurs. e was present J. Cook home. at the High Mas ducted. by the Mrs. H. Stredwick wag in Oshawa Pope on Christmas eve. - There you On Wednesday evening of last week caught the spirit of the devout "when she attended the presentation Catholic. in Calvary Baptist Church, to Rev. C. The Italian people as a whole are|P. and Mrs. Van Duzen, prior to their Service in Myrtle church next Sun- day at the usual hour 2 p.m. Sunday school following at 3 p.m. -| now in this camp with us, j Graphic Pictures Excerpts from a letter received from war of the Japanese since the fall of Singapore, in December, 1942, Konan Camp, Korea, Aug. 31, 1945 "... We first heard the war was over at 3 o'clock (p.m.) on the 15th of August. We have been working in a factory the last two years making car- bine. It was very hot work on the furnaces. *. The Russian Army is in charge around this part--they are pretty nice fellows. The first time we saw them was Aug. 27th, when three Russian officers came into camp. You should have heard us cheer them, The Japs were still guarding us at the time and we were not allowed out. "And then our most exciting day, Aug. 20th, when three big American bombers (B29s) came over the camp and dropped supplies. Some of the supplies were damaged when they hit the ground, but there's lots of food- stuff, cigarettes and new clean clothes, and we are eating like kings. I had eggs for the first time in three years, Didn't they go down good! "One of these American planes was shot down by a Russian fighter plane] and most of the crew landed in the sea. They were all rescued and are It was through a misunderstanding that they were shot down. "These Americans were very pleased to see us, because the Russians could not speak English. They gave us a lot of news and to-morrow they will go back to their base in Japan and take our letters with them. They tell us that we will most likely be moved from this country to Manilla by air-transport as soon as possible and won't I be glad! This place is full of fleas, flies and mosquitoes. } " .. Most of us here have been us- ing a piece of old rag for a towel for quite awhile. Last Christmas day we were working. For the last few days we have been exchanging old clothes and blankets for eggs, fruit and chick- ens with the natiye Koreans who climb up on the fence. Sem us have even been out of the camp, but Ts risky at night because there hgve besgp riots between the Japs and Koreans ..." a soldier who has been a prisoner of, LIBERATED FROM A | JAPANESE PRISON of How the News Came, and the Generous Supplies that followed. The following is reprinted from a leaflet sent with the letter. The leaf- let had been dropped by American bombers to the Prisoners. of War. Allied Prisoners The Japanese Government has sur- rendered. You will be evacuated by Allied Nation forces as BOON a8 Pos- sible, Until that time your present sup- plies will be augmented by air-drop of U.S. food, clothing and medicines. The first drop of these items will ar- rive within one (1) or two (2) hours. Clothing will be dropped in standard packs for units of 60 or 600 men. The allowances for each man; 2 drawers; 2 undershirts; 2 pairs of socks; 1 shirt; 1 pair trousers; 1 field jacket; 1 belt, web, waist; 1 Capt H. BT; 1 pair shoes; 3 handkerchiefs; 1 towel; 1 pair shoe laces; 1 sewing kit; 1 toilet soap; 1 razor; 10 razor blades; 1 tooth brush; 1 tooth paste; 1 comb; 1 shaving cream; 1 powder (insecticide). There will be instruction with the food and medicine for their use and distribution, CAUTION--Do not overeat ar over- medicate; follow directions, Instructions for feeding 100 men. To feed 100 men for the first three days, the following blocks (individual bundles dropped) will be assembled: 3 Blocks No. 1 (each contains)--2 cases soup, can; 1 case fruit juice; 1 case accessory pack, 3 hlocks No. 2 (each containg)--3 cases "C"" rations; 1 case hospital sup- plies; 2 cases fruit. 1 Block No. 6 (each contains)1 case soup, dehydrated; 1 case vegetable purée; 1 case bouillon; 1 case hospital supplies; 1 case vitamin tablets. 1 Block No. 7 (each contains)--1 case nescafe; 1 sack sugar; 1 case milk; 1 case cocoa. - 1 Block No. 3 (each contains) -- 1 case candy; 1 case gum; 1 case cigar- ettes; 1 case matches. 1 Block No. 10 (each contains) 3 cases fruit; 2 cases juice. Among the service personnel, re- turning from overseas, to whom we say "Welcome Home", are: Spr. H. Potter, R.C.E., Port Perry. Spr. L. D. Hope, R.C.E,, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hope, R. R. 3 Port Perry (Scugog). L/Cpl. U. Ingwersen, R.C.A.S.C, "WELCOME HOME" son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ingwersen, R. R. 1, Port Perry. IL.A.C. Laverne Beare, R.C.A.F., of Greenbank, Ont, 'Fug. Arthur Hammond, Irish Fusi- liers, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H, Ham- mond, R.R.2, Seagrave. Cpl. Bert DeShane, R.C.E.M.E,, son of Mrs. N. DeShane, Port Perry. take up his new duties as Secretary- Treasurer and Field Director of the Fellowship of Independent Baptist Churches. Pte. Ray Grant, C.A.T.S. Barrie- field Camp, was home over the week- end. Harvey Williams and his sister, Mrs, Don Fritshaw spent the week- end with friends in Hamilton, Mrs. R. Mason, who has been oc- cupying the parsonage for several months, has procured living quarters in Trenton and moved on Monday. Mrs, P. Pherrill left on Wednesday morning for her home in Montreal after spending the past three weeks with relatives. Mra. W. Cook, son Jim and Mr. and Mrs. F. Schwalm were visitors on Sunday with relatives in Oakwood, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Bradley were in Lakefield on Sunday, the guests of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cox, of Oshawa, and friends, Writer Douglas Coulson, R.C.N.V.R., and Writer Charles Simp- son, R.C.N.V.R,, of Cornwall, were guests on Sunday of R. A. and Mrs. Cox, Cpl. Wallace Arinstrong, R.C.A.M.C. and his bride, whom he met and mar- ried while in England, arrived here on Saturday and for the time being, are stopping at the Armstrong home north of the lake. Mrs. S. Raeburn and daughters, Isa- bel and Ruth and Miss Florence Lum- departure, when Mr. Van Duzen will!ley, of Toronto, were guests on Sun- day of Q.M.S. Russell Lunney, R.C.E. and Mrs. Lunney. Mrs. H. Stredwick was in Oshawa on Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Downey attend- ed the funeral of Mr. Watson which was held on Tuesday afternoon from his residence in Brooklin. Mr. KE. Bounsal, of Dunbarton, was a visitor at the William Ash home on Thursday. Mrs. A. Johnson and Elmer were visitors with relatives in Greenwood on Thursday. Some of our stock farmers attend- ed Rod Appleby's stock sale on Tues- day afternoon. Mrs. Dan Black, of Oshawa, spent a couple of days rast week with Mrs. Allen Downey. After an extended furlough because of illness, A.B. Clarence Black, R.C.N. V.R., left on Sunday for Liverpool, N.S. Miss E. Field, of Toronto, was a week-end guest of the Jim Coopers. L.A.C. Ray Downey, R.C.A.F., Tren- ton, made a brief visit with his pa- rents on Wednesday of last week . - Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCartney were visitors in Dunbarton on Tuesday afternoon, On September 26, 1885, William J. Cook of Ashburn and Mary White of Prospect, were united in marriage by Rev. John Abraham of Whitby. On Tuesday of last week, September SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher 26, they celebrated the sixtieth anni- here. Relatives and friends from many Ontario points called during the afternoon and evening to congratulate them. Telegrams and telephone mes- sages of good wishes were received and a host of anniversary cards came from friends in a great number of Ontario and U.S.A. towns and cities. Two daughters, Mrs. J. Mrs. E. Cooper received the guests at the door. Mrs. F. Beadle, also a daugh- ter, was in charge of the guest book and ushered the callers into the living room where they were received by Mr. and Mrs. Cook. The bride of sixty years ago was becomingly at- tired in black crepe and wore a cor- sage of carnations and baby's breath. There was a profusion of dahlias, gladioli and other late summer flowers tastefully arranged in the rooms. In the tea room the table was centred with a three-tiered wedding cake made by Mrs. Cook, and flanked by tall pink candles in low silver hold- ers. Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. Alonzo Williams, Mrs. J. Lee, Mrs. L. Cassidy, Mrs. kK. Cook, Mis, Ray Cook and Mrs. K. Cook. The assistants were granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Cook: Misses Verna, Noreen and Jean Bray; Beryl, Betty and Helen Cook, Mary June Lee, Shir- ley Beadle, Audrey Cook and June Sutcliffe. A number of nice gifts from out- of-town friends were on display. A purse of money was the gift from the family. Friends of Myrtle and Pro- spect also presented a purse of money. Mr. R. Duchemin read a short ad- dress and Mr. A. Gilroy. made the presentation. ~ Mr. Cook expressed 'thanks for both himself and Mrs. Cook. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Cook lived in Ashburn, later moving to Prospect where they farmed for twenty-five years. Retiring from farm life, they built their present home in our village and since then Mr. Cook has carried on a successful real estate business. ' Mr. and Mrs. Cook have five sons, four daughters, twenty-four grand- children and fourteen great grand- children, PRINCE ALBERT Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Pritchard, from Ottawa, were guests at Mr. Walter Thorpe's last week. Mrs. M. Stone and Joan Guthrie motored to Ottawa last Thursday. Mrs. Jas. Latimer, of Raglan, was a guest at Mrs. M. Stone's last week. Our Thankoffering services are to be held on Oct. 21st, with Rev. Mr. Littlewood, of Orono, in charge, at the hours, 2.30 and 7.30 o'clock. Scu- gog choir and our local choir will provide the music. Will anyone having flowers, plants, fruit or vegetables for decoration, please bring to the church on the Saturday afternoon before. The September meeting of the W.A, was held at the home of Mrs. Bruce Snelgrove, with an attendance of around thirty. The president was in versary of their wedding at their home a couple of days last week, Is this one for Andy Clark? A cabbage weighing 14 Ibs, 5 ozs. from Wonder het,' Mr. G. Luke's garden. Jiggs would think? Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vickery and daughter Mary have returned from an cujoyable motor trip to Ottawa and district. | Bray and, | SCUGOG I Sunday, Oct. 7th, will be Commun- ion Service at both the Head and Centre appointments and will be held at the regular hours, A review of the past S.S. lessons will be given by Mrs, George Sweetman, of the United S.S. A Pot Luck supper was held on Wed- nesday night with a good attendance, and a grand supper it proved to be with a good variety of supper dishes to which everyone did full justice. This appetizing supper was followed by a good program of community singing of old favorites. Rev. F. G. Joblin, who accompanied Rev. Mr, and Mrs. Cooke, led in prayer. Mrs. R. Tetlow gave a splendid reading, "Just Folks!" Miss Jean Samells gave a number of selections on the piano; Misses Allene Sweetman and Phyllis Tetlow gave a couple of piano duets. Rev. IX. Cooke then gave a very inspir- ing talk on the happenings of the day, and told us the great need of our used clothing which is packed away in trunks or boxes. New clothes are hard to get at present but we all will do our best. The supper and program over, the women then got busy with washing the dishes which was quickly over as there were so many to help. Proceeds $9.26. ) Mrs. George Russell and children (Continued on Back Page) MARRIED CLOUGH -- MacLEAN Mr. and Mrs. D. A. MacLean, of Sydney, Nova Scotian, announce the marriage of their daughter, Jean Alice to Honorary Captain Jack Cyril Clough, on Thursday, the 13th day of September, 1945, at Christ Church, Sydney, Nova Scotia, ------ CAMERON -- GRAHAM Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Graham announce the marriage of their daughter, Emma Evalena to Mr. Earl- by Excivor Cameron, son of Mrs. Alberta Cameron and the late George Ixcivor Cameron, in St. Paul's Angli- can Chureh, Lindsay, on Saturday, September 156th. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron are living in Port Perry. We extend our congrat- ulations and best wishes to this young couple. --~---- CROZIER -- KAYE A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Rev. F. G. Joblin, Port Perry, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 20th, when Camille Victorine Kaye, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jules Kaye, Quill Lake, Sask. was married to charge and opened the meeting with a hymn. The Seripture reading was a portion of Matthew 9th chapter. Mrs. W. C. Smith offered prayer. During the business period, plans were made for the coming church anniversary ser- vices, It was agreed that we fill two Ditty bags for the sailors. Mrs. Snelgrove and Mrs. G. Hunter to look after this. We also talked over making contri- bution of used clothing to the needy people of Europe. Mrs. S. Farmer was asked to give a little talk, and this was appreciated. Mrs: Farmer always shys something worth while and encouraging. Other vigitors from Port Perry were Mrs, M. Real, Mrs. Goode, Mrs. O. Stone, Mrs. Wallace and Miss Turner. A delicious pot luck lunch was served. Collection $10.10. The annual Sunday School Rally Day Service was held on Sunday under the supervision of the superintendent Mr. H. Murphy. Rev. Mr. Cooke gave the address, which was encouraging and enjoyed. All would like to see the young folk in the choir loft every Sunday. "The Willing Workers Class" ave to be congratulated on their fine social evening in the Church basement last Friday night. The presidents, Margaret Doupe and Lorraine Smith did their part well, This is good ex- perience for the girls and a happy get together for the young folk. Pro- ceeds to fill a Ditty Bag. Mrs. W. Birnie visited in Toronto Frederick Douglas Crozier, son of Mr. and Mrs, Fred Crozier, Scugog. The bride wore a turquoise wool suit trimmed with fuchsia, black ac- cessories and corsage of roses. She was attended by the groom's sister, Mrs. George Burnett, wearing a navy suit with matching accessories and corsage of pink roses. Mr. George Burnett, recently re- turned from overseas, was _grooms- man, The happy couple left mid showers of confetti and best wishes on a motor trip to Quill Lake, Sask. Upon their return, they will reside on Scugog Island. Young People's Union The Young People's Union met on Monday evening. Invocation was read by Margaret Day and then hymn 510 was sung. Douglas Hillier led in prayer, followed with Scripture read- ing by Jack Whitmore. Meditation ny Margaret Day and hymn 513 was sung. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and adopted. Ted Griffen was chairman of the programme, giving an entertaining Quiz contest. Wesley Jackson played three selections on his saxaphone and Bruce Hull played two songs and sang. These selections were appreciated by all, Hymn 444 was sung and member- ship cards were given out. Then the King. | : AR SX Fetes Sa

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