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NEWS OF SURROUNDING ~DISTRICTS Mr. and Mrs. Carman Johnston Margery and Albert:; It is very difficult for us to realize that before very long you will be taking up your residence in another communit{; We, here in ‘Thistletown, have become so accusâ€" tomed to having you among us that we thought we had you for keeps. Change, however, is the / very essence of this life and we recogâ€" nize that the change you are making will no doubt be for your best interest. â€" We, your friends and neighbors, in the church and community, would like to express our lp.fre- ciation for all that you have done for us and meant to us. Your home has always been a place of gracious and generous hospitality; you not only made people welcome, â€"you made them feel at home. Many here will treasure in their memories the happy hours spent as your guests; it is a source of satisfaction to know that your new home will mot be too far away and the old words of welcome will be as of yoreâ€""Come right in and make yourselves at home!" . We have long recognized your keen heliful interest in the welfare of the whole community; you have not been among those who left it to the other fellow. The community needs more men and women who like yourselves have ever been ready to take responsibility and share with other good citizens the tasks of community welfare. The church has claimed your allegiance and you have responded in a willii ~ and humble spirit to its demands upon your time and talents. The workers in the Sunday School, the Young People in their organization, the Woman‘s Association and the Church Board have all been greatly blessed and enriched by your conâ€" tribution, for which we render our humble thanks to Almighty God. Our hope and prayer is that in the new community where you will be making your home you may likeâ€" wise _ experience the _ joy of Christian fellowship and service and that ample opportunities will present themselves for the exercise of your talents. _ _ m As a visible token of our love and affection and a reminder of our continued interest in your welfare, we would ask you to accept this lamp. As its light brightens your new home, may you be assured that the light and warmth of human friendship, kindled by these man?' years of residence among us, will not grow dim but will continue to shine ever more brightly with the passing years. | _ _ _ 2o Thistletown, Ont., July 28, 1948. A very enjoyable evening was held at the home of Mrs. F. Prior, Thursday, ‘July 22, when the Thistletown Women‘s Institute enâ€" tertained Mrs. Brain from England, who is visiting in Canada for three months. Mrs. Brain a member of her home institute, Totteridge, Hertfordshire County, England, is visiting as many institutes in Ontario as she possibly can during her stay here. She told the Thistletown ladies of the work done by the Institutes over there, and we gathered many new ideas for our own work, and thoroughly enjoyed Mrs. Brain‘s visit with us. The evening wound up with a grand feast of hot dogs, pie and iceâ€" cream, and coffee. The ladies thanked Mrs. Prior for her kind hospitality and for the use of her lovely home for the evening. Mr. Frank Kingdon has passed to his rest. Our good neighbour has been ill for quite a while and we will miss him. He was a wellâ€" known quiet good neighbourâ€"they do not come any better. To his family _ we extend our deepest sympathy. _ __ ; 0 .. ,, _ To Mrs. A. Blanire, birthday greetings for Sunday, August 1. Sunday, August 1. Mr. C. Minty, preacher; _ Miss Shirley â€" Snider, or;funist; Mr. Don Snider acted as sidesman. Mr. Minty spoke on "Miracles, are they a thing of the past," and gave illustrations as to every day happenings, proving miracles through God‘s grace are still taking place. The text was, "Ye have not chosen me, I have chosen you." _ . . ears past and her many kind acts {ld endeared her to her friends and neighbours. She was born in New Barnett, England in 1875, coming to Canada in 1914, Mrs. Baughurst wation (@b.) ©0. Man‘s name 61. ‘!)e'nul 62. Uneven §3. Coarse halr 29. Interwoven 41. u crht @t . Unchangin «8. Toward nhl‘l. 49. Labor or‘nu. __ sation (ab.) measure 14. Container 15. Componen 17. Courtway 18. Milly 21. 38. 37. td Ajuhk. 1. Dum'r;i)'o'(' grain ial. 8. ;outhwum _ river ACROSS 6. Named 1 BIMI{&I kimgr 7. Genus of geere 6. Greek letter 8. Disperse 8. Beach flea 9. Tipped up {l. Climbing plant 10. Employer 3. Japanese Wntepicayecceprg CROSSWORD PUZZLE Mliky amp ‘.udlnl’dnl ndermine en joint . AUGUST 5, 1048 11. College othcer ~ 16. Inspected |_ _ 20. Food providers 32. Domestie _ animal _ 23. Minera! spring 24. Air (comb, form) 25. Ready 28. Indian 29. Clear 81. Ben soldiers 32. Label Humberlea sport field is fnv::s a real asset to the community has a great future in building the spirit of Humberlea, Lets get out and give our teams support. Mss The past week saw plenty of activity. On Thursday night the South girls‘ team really got going and came out winners 21â€"14 over North girls‘ team. â€" R 5 What‘s the matter with Zone 1? The biggest zone in the subâ€" division and no team! Art Bailey is planning to get the boys together for a team so let‘s get behind him and have some fun. Toâ€"night, Thursday, August 5, the girls‘ team are pln{inx again so let‘s see a crowd to cheer them on to greater efforts. _ _ _ Friday Wht the "All Stars" lost to Whites Wippets 11â€"10. This was a good closely fought ;nma drawâ€" ing a fairly good crowd. The schedule for the rest of the week is as follows: Friday, Aug. 6â€"Sunset Trail vs. Park; Aug. 7â€" All Stars vs, â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"; Aug. 8â€" Sunset Trail vs. Gaydon; Aug. 9â€" Practiceâ€"Wallasey; Aug. 10â€" Girls Practice, Northâ€"7 â€"8 p.m., South â€" 8 â€" 9 p.m.; Aug. 11 â€" Wallasey vs, Park; Aug. 12â€"Girls game North vs. South, w Vacations at home are the order of the day on ‘Wallasey. Those enjoying the fine weather recently were, Allan Boy, Ev. Jones, Gordy Woods, Ed MeCarrol, Graham Hulâ€" bert, Al Marple, Charlie Bain, Art Crosswell, Julian Tessier, and G. Evans off for a leave in London ?). The attempted ‘robbery of Ed McCarrol‘s home, Wallasey Ave., late Sunday night, July 25 brinfs to mind the importance of securely locking your home. The insistent harking of his beagle hound scared the intruder away but not before the lock had been damaged. â€" of Wallasey are holidaying in Ottawa. Mrs. Tessier and two children are holidaying at Churchill. _ Mr. and Mrs., A. Groset and son Ian of Sunset Trail are away for two weeks vacation at Huntsville. Mrs. Tom McCagherty has her rdnother, sister and her two chilâ€" ren. Wes Boddington and family are vacationing at Honey Harbour, Sitting in the garden this afterâ€" noon, surveying the fruits of my labor and feeling at peace with the world and the neighbor‘s cat, it struck me forcibly between the ears that much "blood, sweat and tears" had been expended throughout this part of the Hardington area, since the days, only two short years or so ago, when most of us had moved: in to what was then nothing but a barren wasteland of clay and sand. The two hundred houses scattered around in a seemingly haphazard fashion to confuse arid confound residents and visitors. * In those good old days (?) we either plowed through clay that had the consistency of gumbo, and with the help of a compassâ€"back bearing and hip rubber boots, reached the oasis, to spend many minutes scraping off the accumuâ€" lated goo before daring to step inside and greet the wife with the was buried from Ward‘s underâ€" taking parlours on Thursday, by Rev. Dr. Schutt of the Baptist church in Toronto. Pallbearers were: _ Mr. A. Gardhouse, Mr. Ralph Worgan, Mr. H. Lund, Mr. J. Dufinn, Mr. Grant Barker, Mr. Ed Gallop. Interement took place in Riverside cemetery, Left to mourn are her husband, Wm. Baughurst, a daughter Mrs, A. Field and grandchildren, Denis and Ann Field. To all relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. To Mr. Murray and his staff we offer grateful thanks for the extra trips to the Highland Games, “a)lmich was a great convenience to all. Mrs. Deugo and her two children Fu'i:il?" s 37. Painting on dry _ plaster _ gl‘uur 38. Paim fruite 39. "otl 40. Morb1d chest sound 43. Body of a church 43. Insect 44. Volcane 47. Head signal 14. Like the ma HARDINGTON Mr,. and ‘Mrs. Johnston of Aura Lea are on a two week motor trip through Northern Ontario. Bill Vincent of Sunset Trail is spending _ a l‘plluroly holiday at home. So far Bill has built a wheelbarrow and a trellis. Nice going! The East End of Sunset Trail has been busy beautifying and imâ€" gmving their homes. Tom Sawyer uilt a fine grm arbour and Ron Cosborn has added a veranda to the back of his home. Mrs. Tom Sawyer and son Grant of Sunset Trail are vacationing at Huntsville for two weeks. We are sorry to hear that little Warren Anderson, Sunset Trail is in the hospital. We hope he will soon be recovered and home with the family. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibney and family of Gaydon spent two lovely weeks vacationing on Lake Simcoe. Welcome home. How are the weeds Jack ? Mr and Mrs. W. Enwright and family of Aura Lea are vacationing at Wasaga Beach. Mrs. Enwright has a lovely show of bloom in her flower bed. Mrs. Florence Kelly of Aura Lea is staying in the city at present nursing her mother, who is recoverâ€" ing from a serious operation. We hope her mother will soon be well again. _ _ 0 _ _ in _Mr, Frank Buick and Mr. Doug Roucke of Aura Lea are both vacationing at home. â€" Croquet is starting to catch on as an evoninf sport in Humberlea. Doug Castleman of Bradmore and Les Moor of Aura Lea are both enthusiasts of this sport. Emery road welcomes a new resident, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson and their little girl, Mr. Thompson has started to build his home on the property next to Mr. Griffith, _ Mr. and Mrs. G. Chapman of Emery road are planning a vacaâ€" tion visit to Windsor. One birthday this weekâ€"little Pamela Stuart of Gaydon Ave., is oneâ€"yearâ€"old on August 3. Your regular editor will be back next week. We hope Mr. and Mrs. Howard had a nice vacation. customary salutation, or we were practically blown in by a miniature sandstorm that coated everything in the house, and caused the better half to wail and gnash her teeth in impotent fury and helplessness. Then, Allah be praised, the roads came, and the sidewalks, and the street signs, a nascency that made the light dawn and brought forth the measuring tape and yard stick to determine who had what. Gardens seemed to spring up over night, the area resounded to the thud of hammer and sound of the saw as fences were erected, and the seeded lawns began to sprout their tender green shoots, bringing visions of beautiful velvet expanses of lush grass! Alas and alack, it was but a snare and delusion, the ubiquitous weed ran rife with abandon, causing the strong and the silent to wilt, and call upon the Deity to help them in their efforts to rid the garden of this pest. The peculiar pleasure that the younger fry took in those days of uprooting the newly planted trees and shrubs, breaking windows, and divers other acts of sheer vandalâ€" If you need farm help this is an opportunity to secure immediate relief. Apply at once to your National Employment Office. Specially selected displaced persons now entering Canada are available for immediate placement on farms. HUMPHREY MITCHELL Minister 4 Displaced persons have been employed by farmers in the past and have proved highly satisfactory. DOMINION DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR FARM HELP YEAR AROUND AN OPPORTUNITY To Obtain ‘ Touring Notes The ball teams are seeing more action now, and last week played Humberlea, winning by a mnrxln. White‘s Whippetts played the Allâ€" Star team and also won their game. The committee would like to thank the Humberlea subdivision for their clean sportsmanship and look forward to meeting them again on the ball field. In the near future when the baseball diamond is completed, the subdivision‘s team will be invited back. â€" â€" J. Pinnell. The committee will be fihd to hear from anyone as it all elps to bring a more friendly feelâ€" in# in the community. _ Accomplishments in the Albion Park Creation Centre is progressâ€" ing rapidly. Any o&mn having suggestions and w like to pass them ‘along to the committee are agked to contact the following men, H, Lester, E. Webber, P. _ Loretta Curtis was honored on Monday, July 26, with a birthday party. Her little friends all reâ€" ported a "gwell time." Birthdny‘ and anniversaries for this column are invited. Just phone any member of the committee. Touring Notes, having fully diâ€" gested the contents of the article, took the advice to heartâ€"of going northâ€"and one bright Tuesday, two weeks ago, set out for Northâ€" ern Ontario points, as usual, by bicycle. _ __ ooo â€" Only a few weeks ago readers of this paper were able to sit in easy chairs and read an account of a trip or tour made by the women and men folks of "The Times and Guide"~to Northern Ontario. ism, have most fortunately died down to a great extent. . C Today, with a few exceptions, we have a community of«planned and well cared for gardens that are a credit to the owners, and those who have not yet found the time or inclination to carry out a little landscaping. will no doubt eventuâ€" ally arrive at the conclusion that gardening can be a most interesting and healthful way of spending the leisure hours. A stimulus and pabulum after the exacting tasks of tLthe daily job have been carried out. And a council of enthusiastic, hard working men and women, willâ€" ing to devote a lot of their spare hours to the betterment of playing and sports conditions for the younger generation. They deserve your supoprt and coâ€"operation, parents. The article was excellently writâ€" ten and let‘s hope was read by all. Bracebridge was the first port of call and the following day his cycle rolled for the ninth time unâ€" der that familiar archâ€"with the beaver atop it, "City of North Bay, "Heintz‘s 57 varieties" continue to take their toll of gnrden and lawn, in spite of the efforts of the official mutt cateher to reduce the canine populafon and swell the coffers of the township. _ _ COME a"" WORSHIP HUM B ERLEA BAPTIST CHURCH School picnic, August 21st. Full details will be given in a letter for the parents to each child this Sunday. 3.00 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7.00 p.m.â€"Evening Service. 7.30 p.m.-â€"Pudyer Meeting, Wednesday. ALBION PARK 18 Bradmore Avenue Humberlea Subdivision Pastorâ€"H. E. SCOTT ANNOUNCING: S u n d a Correspondent: J, Pinnell A. MacNAMARA Deputy Minister TIMES AND GUIDE, WESTON at llowing men, P. Snl{l ‘and North." Cochrane is a townâ€"not larger than Weston; Indians and French Canadians are seen on all sides. Th&wz.nn does wn land office business in catering ros T8 and: trappers‘ . wants. &um:r 11 llll.:h'ay mmi due‘ \:::’t here to kasing, Hears so on to Pomnynr. se _ _ _ . On and on he cycles, north through Matheson ud Porquis to ay oS F-_L_A__.,y_ }oAAt_h,f !!E In a forest, by the side of a moonlit lake, far from the noise and din of highway soundsâ€"Tourâ€" infi Notes camped that night, 495 miles away on a nonâ€"motorized vehicle. Isn‘t it such simple things of life that make one happy even far away from folks one knows? north. Good roads are now left beâ€" hind, as he cycles through thick forests. His eye catches a notice, 17 miles north of Swastika denotâ€" the 'w:'wlure, south of the ua._ waters flow into the Atlanâ€" tic, north of itâ€"into the Arctic Ocean, and the temperature stood At 10 a.m. the following day a train comprising two coaches, many !nilgnt cars and a caboose sullod out of Cochrane‘s Northern ntarie station. This train known as "The Polar Bear" was outbound for Moosonee, 186 miles in Onâ€" tario‘s Far North. T.N. was aboard and his friends included six Ameriâ€" cans, two prospectors, Bill Beatty of the C.B.C. and, well, rlenty of Indians. No road is available and no road will exist, T.N. says, for many years to join the 186 mile separated spots. The first 15 miles are of the grazing type farm land. Thereafter we enter Forestâ€"and we mean Forestâ€"mostly untouchâ€" ed by axe or man‘s work. _ _ At Gardiner 19 miles north of Cochrane we say goodbye to human life outside, goodbye to cattle, fowl and green fields. _ Weston residents sorely miss Jack Faser‘s store and T.N. has seen Fraserdale Farms to boot. But far northern Fraserdale has, like Weston, no Fraser store, but no houses in sight only a long siding, a water tower for our enâ€" gine‘s thirst and a switch line to Abitibi Canyon, three miles to the west. A H.E.P.C. electrified coach ushes odd freight cars therein from Fraserdale. "Therein" is a huge power project and our Polar Bear now enters a flat area of land â€"still forest, huge lumber piles are seen at Ohakawannaâ€"a huge logging and plane mill at Moose River crossing. . What trees grow at this pointâ€" "on will askâ€"600 miles north of eston‘s town hall. We noted onl three varietiesâ€"Balm of Gileu{ spruce and the odd birch. Flowers? At Island Falls our train crosses over the big Abitibi River and two hours later pulls up at Fraserdale, 785 feet above sea level. that lovely Lambkill all around. What is the cause for tufted topâ€" Â¥ed spruce trees from here on? magine a spruce tree branched cles, north thick bushâ€"your feet crunching on softened unruwm Try hunts ing in an unmapped district, no roads, no track to follow. Indeed no stores, nor houses nor mankind closer than 50 miles to you. > _ The Coral Rapids area is hilly for a change and it is here one sees big rocks and canyons. Our two prospectors leave us here. We say goodâ€"byeâ€"God speed to these men to face the well nigh unknown land about. ~T.N. dug out his forest map to 122 MAIN ST. NORTH It‘s here nowâ€"be sure to come and see itâ€"the brand new Meteor, the smart new car in the low t{rice field. It‘s a style sensation with its long, low appearance combined with roomy ; comfort inside. And it‘s wide, too, the rear seat is a full 5 feet across. 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