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$e Watch your label; it tolls when your @ w w $1.60 per year in advance 6 cents a single cupy Authorised as second class mall, Post Office Department, Ottawa. h t ammmanaeems LI EDITORIAL Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever, is at home.--Goldsmith. a « J THE RINK SHOULD BE BUILT There is urgent need that the Port Perry Rink should be moved to a better location and rebuilt. If this work were effectively carried out, it could be 'the foundation of all recreation activities. There are enough public spirited people in the town and immediate district to make a substan- tial contribution to this project, and the financing of the balance could be carried out as with the old rink. We understand that the old property is free of debt, and that the Rink Committee have a fair "sized nest egg to help in the initial proceedings. Three questions must be answered if the work is going to be done: 1. How much will the project cost, and how is it going to be financed? 2. What material 'will be required and where can it be procured? 3. Where can the manpower be secured to do the work? The sub-committee of the Post War Citizen's Committee has been working on thése questions. The main thing now is to decide upon the feasi- bility of the project; and then go ahead actively. * * 2 3 HAVE YOU A GARDEN? It will be a matter of good sense this year to have a garden. Th situation as regards food (the world over) is such that only by making use of every means of production can we avoid serious shortage of food. No longer is it only a matter of a starving peo- ple of Europe, Their misery will react on our plenty. We simply cannot miss the effect. It will come as a shock to most of us to have to go without so much that we have taken as a matter of course. But the pinch will come, unless we do our best to produce part of what we require for our own use, Once the blister and backache are overcome, gardening is-a pleasureable adventure. It is real fun to see things grow. It is a challenge to de- stroy the weeds and the bugs. But the enjoyment of eating the vegetables and fruits you have grown; and the delight in the beauty of the flowers you have tended--pay rich dividends. * 3 * NO USE CUTTING OFF YOUR NOSE TO SPITE YOUR FACE There isn't the slightest doubt about the in- equalities of wealth; but we aren't suffering so much hereabouts that the farmers, and house- wives, and dairymen, and coal dealers, and preachers, and school teachers should go on strike to gain an apparent increase in personal wealth. Such a procedure is simply cutting off one's nose to spite his face, for we are all consumers; and, if we receive more pay, prices rise and we in turn pay more--or do without. The luckiest thing for humanity is the fact that ithe majority of us go on with our particular jobs, and keep the ball rolling. 'danger. What is needed most fs big industry is some- thing to relieve the monotony of mechanical pro- cesses, and somethng to reduce the clatter of swift running machinery. Thank goodness, most of us in rural areas find sufficient variety and interest in our work that the working hours slip by -- sometimes all too soon to complete the job we want to finish. Leisure time is at once an opportunity and a People who have hobbies and interests outside of business are glad of opportunity to foster and enjoy those hobbies. People who lack these can easily go down hill. It is no use having more money and shorter hours if we don't know how to spend the money wisely and make good use of the leisure hours. The sanest proposal is that the workers shall be consulted as to plant operations; and that pro- duction can be stimualted by a percentage .bonus to the worker. That is the dictum of Eric John- son, the head of the American Chamber of Com- merce. Capitalism can go a long way in satisfying labor, if any sense of partnership can be establish- ed between management and the worker. But it must be a two-way street. Neither party must be intent on personally securing "all the traffic will bear." LJ] + 9 IT WORKS BOTH WAYS If Canadian and other people are determined to handle more money, there is little to atop them. The money is available. But it must be re- membered that this is not an individual concern. "What is sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander." If prices go up in some lines (labour and materials), they are sure to advance in the finished product. . This fact has been brought sharply to the at- lention of the public, because of the 12% % rise in prices, granted by the War Time Prices and Trade Board, on agricultural implements. In another column of this issue is an article by R. J. Deachman that sets forth the facts of the case very clearly. Spiralling of prices is not the only evil that will follow the present trend to demand more money for everything. The day comes when the consumer must say---'"Sorry, but I can't afford it." Artificial price raising has dangerous reactions. There's a limit. * 8 8 THE STREET SIGNS Our street signs are up. That is good news, for they are simply constructed, easily read, and be- cause of the glass front can be read at night by the passing auto driver. ' 'No longer will it be necessary to tell the in- quirer that Crandell St. starts at Ted Jackson's corner; that Rosa street runs north past the school; that Lilla street runs north and south at the Town Hall corner, He who runs may read, and the street signs are a distinct move in the right direction. ' a ------ of A RAT SHARE TIT CARTWRIGHT. BOARD DEFERS For the present no radical changes will be made in the operation of the schools of Cartwright area. This de- cision was reached by the board at its regular monthly meeting, April 10th when Inspector McEwen met with al members of the Board to discuss esti- mates for the coming year, It would seem from Mr. Drew's in the House that the Education is not in favor of any ex- tensive capital expenditures until such time as the findings of the Royal Com- mission are completed. .this and also of the fact that present - " :general conditions are most unfavor- | Word underground", .able for expansion the board is going. :ahead to make the necessary improve- iments on those schools which it feels sure will have sufficient enrolment 10] keep them open for several years at least, Expert advice is being sought on; the possibility of drainin Caesarea school as the board has been advised that certain drains have been closed which formerly kept the grounds dry. ined and where necessary cleaned or deepened, and the condition of the drilled well at Caesarea School will be ascertained, : ; Henry Thompson, secretary, has'in Chicago until school closes. been given full authority to act as; My, and Mrs, an emergency man for all schools and Norman were in teachers are advised to .notify h immediately if any emergency arises. Love The question of a salary schedule for all teachers in the area was yg brought up for discussion but no de- cision was reached. main points: ACTION ON QUESTION OF SALARIES ronouncement epartment of the grounds Wells are to be exam- |. diately after. tons, Mrs, we an of = oF tn H a ---- Ba bg ns hi inh eo Sin SEN i EB i A BS = -- All those who have received ques- tionnaires are urged to have their re- Maple Grove, were guests of Mrs, H. plies in before the next meeting as the Stredwick, on Sunday. board is anxious to know the wishes of the ratepayers it represents, More- ,over, it will welcome any suggestions 1you have to make either by letter or by delegation to board meetings. wo Myrtle Station gays of. Cilimiy the foflogits of rist lived in fear, .knew what perse- cution was and worshipped in secret. Tuesday visitors with Mr, James Dick- But now, "underground" means per- Son an sistence, courage and service, he Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed at the close of the sermon. ing, on Friday, Sunday School and Church Service from Cadillac, at 10 a.m. and Where the wedding took place in one Mr, 8, of the city churches, The napby couple Saywell will teach the adult Bible left Winnipeg by plane Class and conduct church service im- American next Sunday mornin .11 a.m. Daylight Saving Time, After being in Chicago with his family since last fall, Mr, Cecil Walsh their northern arrived home on Tuesday morning. the pleasant news to h Mrs. Walsh and Nancy are remaining Albert Eyers and im afternoon, guests of Mr. and Mrs. ve, i Miss Geraldine Moore, of Toronto, cOngrat nd Mrs, E. Moore, of Oshawa, were Poth young couples! | week-end guests of the Harold Hamil- Moore is remaining until Mra. Bowles was asked to represent the end of this week. ' the board at the Ontario Educational Association meetin er week. Township school area wil have a section of their own in which 'jjy, discussion will centre around three (1) Rehabilitation of Mrs, Cliff Towers, M rural gchools for service in the com- munity; (2) The opportuni education jrongh the rural schools, and (3) Metho ministration, Routine salaries and accounts were passed, ty.of adult Kykta, of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. William L Mr. and Mrs. Alex. court were Sunda ' guests of Watson's parents, In the early Mr. and eorge went b Que,, oints an ronto on "Saturday evening, the wedding, weeks ago to a Lindsay girl, r, of Mr. and Mrs, L. Lyons and son Billy and Mr, and Mrs. B. J, Stredwick and daughter Carolyn, of Oshawa, were Friday visitors with Myrtle friends. Watson, Agin- r. and Mrs, F, C, Wilson. Their little daughter, Mar- garet, who had been with her grand- parents for the past week, returned Rev. P. L. Jull, of Brooklin, occupied home with her daddy and mama, the pulpit on Sunday afternoon when pe preached 8 Lage onhd Chris. In view of tianity". Wor ars I an ave | he and Mrs, Cooper. given us an added meaning to t Mes, Frank. Dickson aud little granddaughter And Mr, and Mrs. Murray - McCrea, of Toronto, were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Black and baby Donna, of Oshawa, spent Sun- day with Mrs. Black's parents, James Mr. and Mrs, Merrill Ross, We have just learned of George Cooper's marriage to Miss Eve Field- plane to Winnipeg or some arrived in To- While waiting for the plane to carry them to ome, George phoned parents, Sorry we cannot give more details of And do you know at Author of our former Myrtle boys 1s marr Toronto on Sunday Tom Price, Jr.--marrfed about three Hearty tions and best wishes to IN. MEMORIAM 2nd, 1041, roken is the family Circle, Over the weék-end, Mr, and Mrs. Our dear father passed AWAY; - Ash had with them their daughters, Passed from poll io r. Towers and rave of him we love Always remembered b Stella and RAYMES--In ever loving memory , Mr, and Mrs. Robert Hamilton and of a dear father, Harry Rayme in Toronto, East-' daughter Ruth, of Toronto, were visit- passed way Ma 9, who 1! ors on Friday of the William Ash fam- and earthly dark- ness children, and Mrs. Jim Kykta and Mr, Into a bright and perfect day; But we all must cease to languish Mr. and Mrs, Bert Jones of Brook- O'er the # of school area ad- lin and Mrs, Charley Scott, daughter Strive to of Mrs. Jones, were visitors on Sun- In the better world above, Gay Seren with Mr, and Mrs, John u prepared to meet him An overflowing audience greeted the artista who presented the "Novel Entertainment" in Seagrave United Church last Thursday evening. The following varied program was rendered, to the delight of those pre- sent. Rev. Mr, Morris presided most acceptably, - Theme Song. 0 Canada. Orchestra Selection--On Parade. Thank You Remarks from the Orches- tra Club--Glenn Wanamaker. Chairman's Remarks--Myr, Morris Orchestra Selections--Make it Snappy and Sea Bubbles Waltz, Solo--Marilyn Scott Orchestra Selection--The Old Clock Address--Gregory Clark Novelty Number--Earlby and Ruble Thomas, Solo--Marilyn Scott. Orchestra--National Medley and On the Levee. Cornet Solo--Mary Martin James Frise--Cartoonist. Orchestra--Echoes from Grand Opera and Colonel Bogey. In the first place it should be noted that the Seagrave Orchestra is an or- ganization of unusually high quality; and that the players, led by Mrs, Cephas Sleep, produced music quite unexpected in beauty of tone. The novelty numbers by Earlby and Ruby Thomas were a delightful sur- prise, particularly "The Mocking THE ENTERTAINMENT AT SEAGRAVE ORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 1946 Bird" realistically produced on the violin by Earlby Thomas. Miss Mary Martin, of Sudbury, proved to be expert with the cornet. Marilyn Scott has evidently started on her musjcal career at 'an early age. This little child has good voice and SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher People do not like to drive Lindsay. relatives and friends in hospital. Perry Hospital, it is only a few miles from any part of Reach, Scugog, Cartwright or Uxbridge Townships. If our Hospital were fully equipped so as to handle any cases which might occur in this distr cases that patients would have to be taken to Oshawa, Toronto or South---Oshawa, 16 miles . West--Toronto, 46 miles; or Newmarket, 36 miles North--Lindsay, 30 miles East--Peterboro, 42 miles. distances like the above to visit By having a patient in Port ict, it would be only in extreme «- «™® o, easy stage presence. Mrs. Sleep must be truly gratified with the result of her work in building up the orchestra, which would do credit to any community, large or small. And the Seagrave people are justly proud of their musicians. ! Of the entertainment by the in- separables--Gregory Clark and Jimmy Frise--you can be sure it was enjoyed thoroughly. Gregory knows how to touch the rigibjlities and heartstrings. He made his listeners laugh, and he brought sober appreciation of the heroism of the typhoon flyer who landed on a mine sown field. Wide experience has fitted Gregory Clark's message to the human need, As for Jimmie Frise -- he made himself at home, and did a fine job of making local picturés grow hefore our eyes, Two small boys were great- ly puffed up--they gave Jimmy a start in drawing a couple of his pictures. But they must have been amazed to see where thelr start led the artist. It was a real courtesy for these two famous men to come out to Birdseye Center and do their bit. Such cour- tesy was much appreciated by the community hereabouts, ] The price of farm machinery has gone up 12%9%, Thirty-seven speak- ers took part in the House of Com- mons debate on the price increase. The basis of the argument was that this wns a product used by farmers, dnd regardless of rising costs of pro- duction and-a more than 60% Increase in wage rates there should be no in- crease in prices of farm implements unless prices of farm products were raised by an equivalent amount. When in doubt go back to the facts --note carefully certain changes in prices: Prices of fully and chiefly manufactured goods increased 26% between 1939 and 1945. That some- what cryptic figure means that $1.00 in 1939 would buy a volume of manu- factured products for which, in 1945, the price would be $1.26, This deals not with agricultural implements onl but with the average prices of all manufactured goods including, of course, agricultural implements, What about farm products. On the same basis, farm products for which the farmer received $1.00 in 1939, brought him $1.64 in 1946--the frac- This table tells the tale. There is only one item, so far as I knwo where the price advance between 1939 and 19456 has beén less than in agri- cultural implemetns, I refer to farm fertilizers where the advance was only fractional, If there has been a great- er increase in industrial wage rates than has taken place in factories pro- ducing agricultural implements it is not shown in recent records. Look once more at this table. Through the years, when other prices were rising, note how close to the pre- war level stood the price of farm im- plements. The farmers want fair treatment for themselves, they are entitled to it--they have had a rough ride in the past. They know, if Mem- bers of Parliament and, at times, Cabinet Ministers do not, that higher wage rates increase the cost of pro. duction and thi must be met by high- er prices, I go one step further, There is a THE FARM IMPLEMENT. DEBATE By R. J. Deachman | tions are left out in these calculations." Now don't rush to conclusions, for years farm products have been desper- ately low in price. Agriculture has gone Hiro gh a period of debt and disaster. Through the 'recent price, increases it has literally dug itself out of the hole and it has been a! mighty difficult task. If governments and business men are alive to their own interests they will make agri- culture the primary concern of our economic policy. Without a prosper- ous agriculture there cannot be a pros- perous Canada. I Now let us put the whole story in one table. We shall first measure the changes in agricultural implements in | comparison with products wholly and chiefly manufactured, with wage rates in the farm implement industry and! with farm products. With all the | facts in one table we shall have a clearer vision of what happeisd, The figures in the table are index numbers--that is we start from a base ' price using the figure 100 to represent the price level of 1939 -- the figure which follow show the increases in later years: : Agricultural Fully and Wage Rates in Farm Year Implements Chiefly Mfg. Goods Agr. Imp. Industry Products 1939 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 '1940 102.5 108.2 106.1 104.4 1941 106.8 117.9 117.6 110.7 1942 1124 122.0 186.7 128.8 1943 1124 123.6 161.9 149.0 1944 112.4 124.8 162.6 160.0 1946 108.9 124.7 164.1 164.0 special index of commodities used by farmers. It is published by the Do- minion Bureau of Statistics, From the figures given I have worked out the percentage changes in the following items between the average of 1939 and January 1946: Products Percentage Increase Agri. Implements 8.9% Seeds 71.4% Feed 61.8% Gasoline, oil, grease 23.0% Bldg. Materia 61.2% Hardware 17.8% Binder Twine "- 34.8% Farm Labor 110.8% ; These are the facts as they stand. From their experience farmers know how costs of production have risen in their own business, they 'will appre- ciate the efforts of those, who despite difficulties -and higher costs of pro- duction, have limited increases to re- latively small advances over the 1939 level. their own homes, 'a patient to a hospital. A. great and the nearest hospitals are: HOSPITAL NOTES THE GROWING NEED. During recent years, conditions have changed. Twenty-five years ago few people were taken to hospital, but were treated in It was considered only as a last resort to take many operations were performed at home, and maternity cases seldom went to Port Perry hospital, In those days nurses were available for home nursing; practical nurses could be obtained; and women with some nursing exper- ience could be found to help in case of sickness, All this has changed. Hospitals in large centres are over- crowded. Port Perry Hospital with up-to-date equipment could be well filled most of the time. The territory served is large, MANCHESTER Mr, Jack Roberts and family visited at the home of his brother, Mr. George Roberts, on Sunday. The following Normal School stu- dent teachers for this week at the local schools: Wesley Johnson at Utica, under Mrs. J. Crosier; Doreen Johnson at Manchester under Miss M. Johns; Miss Thora Neil at Saintfield under Miss Mina Dobson, Mr. Harry Masters was a recent visitor at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Masters, Mr. and Mus, Pareman of Columbus, were recent visitors at the home of their daughter, Mrs, Earl Innes. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Crosier and family and Miss Helen Crosier were recent visitors at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crosier. Mr, Ralph Bullen, of Toronto, spent his Easter holidays at the home of Mr, and Mrs, H. O. Dobson, Miss Doreen Johnson attended a church service at the Maple Leaf Gardens last Sunday. There were 16,000 in attendance. The music con- sisted of a 1200 voice choir with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as ac- companist, The service was broad- cast. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Lamb and family and Mr. Chas. Lamb visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Graham of Pickering. Mrs. Alex, Thonipson, Billie and Sandra, visited at the home of their Parents 'and grandparents, Mr, and {rs. W. D. Munro. wd Business Change Among the many recent changes in the "Business World" of Port Perry, is the sale by Mrs. P. G. Morrison, of her drug store, to Mr. Stanley Bruton, Phm.B., of Toronto, a brother of Rev. E. G. Bruton, rector of the Church of the Ascension, Port Perry. It is just twenty-seven years this May that Myr. P. G. Morrison pur- chased this drug business from Mr. Orval Byer, and carried it on success- fully till his lengthy illness, and death, four years ago. It was then taken over and capably run ever since by Mrs. Morrison. The large circle of customers, both in town and throughout the surround- ing countryside, will learn with much regret that "Morrison's" is to change hands, as during this long residence in our town both Mr. and Mrs. Morrison always gave cheerfully of their best to oblige everyone. No matter at what inconvenience to themselves, they were at all times ready to '"standy by" to attend to "after hours" or Sunday emergency calls, In disposing of her business, Mrs. Morrison wishes to thank her- many loyal customers and friends and to hope they will continue their patronage with her successor, who is a qualified druggist. Mrs. Morrison, who is leaving short- ly to make her home with her sister, in Caledonia, will carry with her the good wishes of her hosts of friends here, who hope she will enjoy her well- earned rest, after many years of faithful service, both in the business and social life of the community. Port Perry Tax Rate---40 Mills for 1946 At a meeting of Port Perry Council, on Tuesday evening, the Tax Rate for 1946 was set at 40 mills-- the same as last year. A Building By-Law was passed, entailing certain restrictions, and requiring building permits. SCUGOG The Communion service will be held at the both Churches on Sunday next at 10.30 at the Head followed by Sun- day School, and at the Centre at 11 with Sunday School at 10. All are invited to attend these services. Mr. S. Farmer of Port Perry ac- companied Rev, Mr, Cooke on his work on Sunday. He spoke as a layman for the Pension Fund. A The W. A, meeting will be held on Wednesday afternoon, May 8th in the new church basement. rs. Alfred Prentice and Mrs. David Hope are preparing a good program. You are all invited by Group 6 to be with us. The marriage Cpl. Bill Hope to Miss Kathleen Beesley, in the church at Wittenham, Abingdon, England, on March 16th, is announced. Pte, Lorne Cross acted as best man. to leave Germany for home in May. Mr. Russell Pogue has bought Mr. Fred Clark's farm. Mr. Percy Jeffrey has moved to the house on the farm vacated by Mr. E. Clark a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs, Hickey and family of Toronto, have moved on the farm with Mr. and Mrs. Moore, and Lillian, Tom and Shirley are coming to the Centre School. We hope they will like it. Mr. and Mrs. Fulford and family have moved on the Archie Black place. Mr. and Mrs. James Irwin and fam- ily have moved to Port Petey: Mr. and Mrs. Clyma, of Toronto, have moved to Mrs. McKenzie's house which they purchased. They are to build another house on the Jroperiy: Mrs. Alan Dowson of Port Perry visited her friend Mrs. H, Brookes at Seven Mile Island recently. Miss Edna Samells returned to Peterborough to her teaching duties after the Easter holidays spent at her home here. She and Miss Lucille Mark spent the week-end with Mrs. Murray McLaren, A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Luzerne Sweetman on April 2nd. A little sister for David, The stork also visited Mr. and Mrs. George Fines on April 20th, and left a little girl. A granddaughter for Mr. and Mrs, E. Fines, Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Laing, of Belle- ville, spent a her parents r. and Mrs. R, Hood, Masters 1 eorge and David Jackson spent a few days with their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jackson, in Port Perry. Mr. Keith Hope is spending a few weeks in Brooklin. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. 8. Rodman in the sudden passing of her father, Mr. E. C. Ashton, Enniskillen. Miss Eva Pearce, of Little Britain, spent the Easter holidays with her cousin Mary Lou, and returned home on Sunday with her grandmother Mrs. John Pearce, Mr, and Mrs. Tetlow and Phyllis. Mr. and Mrs. E. Brookes, of Port Perry, visited their son Harry and Mrs. Brookes, at Seven Mile Island, on Sunday. Mr. G. Reid, of Enniskillen, visited his niece, Mrs. L. Pearce, on Sunday. NDAs ome seer PRINCE ALBERT Bill expects | The Woman's Association met in its regular monthly meeting on April 24, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Brown, with twenty-nine adult ladies present. The president was in the chair and called the meeting to order with an Easter hymn. The Easter Scripture reading was taken from St. John 20. Mrs. Farmer offered prayer, The treas- urer's report showed $66.07 on hand. Our thanks to be sent to the Masonic Lodge for the loan of their dishes for the "Welcome Home Banquet" for the returned boys. At the close of the business period Group 2 had charge of the lunch and of the following pro- gram: duet, "Alone" by Mrs, H, Har- per and Mrs. B. Snelgrove; humorous reading, "A Plug of Tobacco" by Mrs, L. Beacock; and a fine article from The Missionary Monthly, "I Don't Deserve that Medal" read by Mrs. W. C. Smith. Part of thia true story was of a Christian act of a Christian Jap- anese on the battle field. lunch was served and a social time much enjoyed by all. Collection $7.70. Miss June Webster, of Oshawa, at- tended the W.A, with Mrs. E, Martyn and children. Those present at the church on Sun- day appreciated very much the solo of Mrs. Bruce Snelgrove, Mrs, Town and grandson, Glenn Steinhoff, spent last week in Toronto. Masters Jimmie and Gary Chamber- leasant week-end with lain, of Toronto, enjoyed the Easter holidays with their grandmother, Mrs, Robt. Jackson, (Continued on page 6) A tasty™ em Ce me Po ---- i ADT re pC Ea, AT Bo Sn as: 8 y i £ Fo 2 wr ERTS aE Oy $3 - nN , er . rw LAS 3 ry ERE ey ' Sa Pept For rin 1 ma re ees [Far ai po pR------ = " bpd gr AR Py i gd re RE