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THE PLE;irHERTON ADVANCE FEVERSHAM (Intended for l4uit We^k) Mr. Bill Burke of Thombury spent the week end with hia parents, ae- companied by Mr. Tommy Shoultie. Mr. Chrla Thompson has returned home after spending a month with his brother John at Agincourt. Min Myles, Thombury, is spending a few days wiUi Miss Anne Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alexander vis- ited with friends in Owen Sound last week. Our sympathy is extended to Mr. G. Burke on the loss of his brother Robert, who died Monday morning, December 4th, in Toronto. Mrs. R. J. Colquette. who has been a life long resident of this vicinity is having a sale on December 9th, 'after the sale Mrs. Colquette is goin^.to re- side in Toronto with her daughters. PRICEVILLE It air raids do not stop the people in Scotland will soon have kinks in their necks. Postal workers '-of Bimvingham", England, are demanding more pay be- â- cause of extra work in handling foot- ' tu^l pools. K 'k ' :^ Extremely hot weather is needed to freeze hail, only in hot weather are the upward rushing 'air 'Our rente powerful enough to sweep rain drops into the freezing atmosphere. "She says here, she'll be home to-night!" Is there anything more worrying than waiting? One voice inside you says: "Don't be silly, she's -all right . ." And another voice whispers: "Perhaps she's had an accident â-  . . oh dear, what shall I do?" 'I would have stayed up iill night! t" Bui when you hear her voice on the telephone you know all is well â€" yon thank heaven for Long Distance service â€" you realize bow easy it is to keep in touch â€" and you Uke people tdio do. ''She didn't realize that^ couldn't get away . »» yon ihiak older *ami» "S f oolUh to worry â€" aiM •oMttow yon reel Mltar wlii^.yonVo bro««lit eatm aad pooco to ansioas miadi â€" by LONG DISTANCE Jmd it$ m ««r too. Ttmr eM U emiti umy w • ftm »»e&mm, your iuHmmtn r mtk t d im mm twU tO iig ef mm eye. Vm Urn Ni§k* i fay oiNW< "f •••ni 4mr Smiv e* wM, mi wmt» This Wednesday, Dec ^dth, tiie Holdfast U.F.W.O. Club mooting will be held at the home of Mrs. A. C. Moir. The annual meeting of the W.M.S. and W. H. Societies will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20th, in the Presby- terian Church basement. Roll call to be answered by Christmas exchange. Lunch com.: Misses Nellie McLean, Margraret McArthur, Mrs. D. Camp- boll and Mrs. Archie McLean. Mr. and Itlrs. John McFarlane and son of Toronto spent Sunday with h» parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McLean. Mr. David Hincks and Mrs. A. L. Hincks spent Saturday at Atwood. Miss M. Webster and Mr. Gilvray McLean of Kitchener spent the week end with his father. Gilvray has just letumed from a three week's visit to the West. All are pleased to know that his brother, Gordon, is improv- ing in the Reg:ina hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pedlar of To- ronto spent Sunday here. Mr. Car- son, who spent the past week in the city, returned home. Messrs. John McArthur and John Woollard returned home from the North. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered in St. Andrew's Church on Sunday, when a large con- gregation was present. Mr. Taylor preached his farewell sermon on the subject "Re-generation." At the close of the service a lovely address was read by Mr. Grant Muir, on behalf of the Y.P.S., and the presen- tation of some lovely gifts was made by Mr. Grordon Nichol. Mr. Taylor expressed his appreciation and thanks and remarked that the work among the Y.P.S. and members of the con- gregation was a pleasure to him. He is leaving this week for his new field at Ethel. Best wishes from this con- gregation go with Mr. and Mrs. j Taylor. Mrs. J. A. MacCuaig of Durham spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nichol. Mr. Donald Carson of spent a few days at his home last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Meads, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parslow, Messrs. Angus McMillan and Dave Hincks, Mrs. A. Currie, Mrs. D. McDougall and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hincks attended the funeral Friday of the latter's aunt. Miss Mary McDonald which was held at Swinton Park. Messrs. Angus and Dan L. Mc- Arthur spent a few days at Hailey- bury to see the former's brotiher, Sandy McArthur, who is not well. A dance was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Archie McArthur, North Line, when a most enjoyable time was speirt. ROCK MILLS (Intended for Last Week) Mr. Sam Croft was busy the past week building a new verandah to the front of his residence. Our teacher. Miss Pearson and children are practicing for the annual Christmas concert. Mrs. Herbert Betts was able to re- turn home from the Markdale hospi- tal last week. She wishes to thank her many friends for the lovely gifts and for the visits from her friends while she was in the hospital. A number from here attended the auction sale of Mr. Geo. Lawlor on Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell spent Saturday with Markdale friends. VANDELEUR Toronto parental (Intended for Last Waek) The popular play, "The Ready made Family,'* was again acted at Heathcote and at Eug«nia on Dec. 1st. by the Vandeleur Young People, with Mrs. Frank Davis as director. The St. John's United Church Choir were the guests of Mrs. Geo. Buchan- an recently. Mr. and Mrs. Lundy Johnson celeb- rated the 25th anniversary of their wedding quietly on November 24th. We wish them many more years oi married life. Miss Myrtle Fawcett of Thombury is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson and her brother, Mr. An- drew Fawcett. Mr. Jack Hill, formerly of this place was a caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wyville recently. A Christmas pageant is being pre- pared for the Christmas church ser- vice. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis enter- tained the Buchanan and Johnson families, and his .sister, Mrs. K. David- son recently. Vandeleur was well represented at the New England Church fowl supper, and all repoi-t a sumptuous repast. Mr. Geo. Kelso, the Fuller Brush representative, is making calls on the homes in Vandeleur. Mrs. K. Davidson, who spent the summer months at Vandeleur, left on Wednesday to visit friends at Chesley. KIMBLRLEY (Intended for Last Week) The Holdfast U. P. W. O. Club will be held Wednesday, December 13th, at the home of Mrs. A. C. Muir. There will be an exchange of presents. All the ladies are invited. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Knox and Gar- net, spen* the week end with friends here. Mr. Alex. Carson accompanied tiiem home for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. E. Runciman, and sis- ter Mary, of Toronto, spent the week end Mrith their parents. Mr. Dick Carson and Bemice at- tended the Glee Glob dance held at the home of their sister, Mrs. Art Richardson, on Friday night, at Swin ton Park. Mr. Alfred Hinoks of Toronto, spent the week end with friends here. Mr. Joe. Black of Swinton Park, spent a couple of days visiting tho Hincks families last week. Mr. Angus McCannel of Siwinton Park, spent a few days with his daughter ]c»t week. Mrs. Alex. CSarson spent an after- noon in town last wo^ with Mrs. F. McKinnon. The Young People of Knox United Chudoh, Dnrbam, paid a visit to the Young People of St. Thomas Chtirdi on Thursday evening. An enjoyable evening was had by all. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Dorrooh and family, of Harriston, paM a visit to the lady's father, W. W.- Ramage, this week end. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Runciman and family, and sister, Maiy, were visitors over the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Runciman. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McLean and fam- ily, irsre visitors for a short while her* tritfa friettds last week. Mr. Walter AMeom and nine other guards, are in charge of 190 prisoners Biaking roads 860 miles north of their present loeaMon. He is in good healUi. His father, here, is improving slowly and is able to be up Mr. Innis McLean made a business trip to Toronto on Saturday after- noon. Teacher (angrily) : "Late again. Johnny. Wliat's the reason?" io^nny t "rlease, sir I saw a sign down the road. "School ahead go olow.- ( Intended for Last Week) The W. I. met at the home of Mrs. F. J. Weber on Wednesday, 26 adults and 10 children were present. It was decided to knit for the Red Cross and Mrs. L. McMullen and Mrs. Mor- wood were appointed to take charge. A fine display of articles made from sugar and flour sacks w^tre shown. Some beautiful tea cloths, pillow slips and aprons and a child's complete iress were displayed. Miss Odessa Wickens took first for tea cloths and Mrs. C. Camack for pillow slips. Mr. Gerald Wallace had a very suc- ^^ssful sale on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Hill and family of I'hornbury, have moved into part of Mrs. J. Lawrence's home. Mr. Hill "s helping to guard the damn at Eu- •renia. Mr. Cooper of Markdale gave the â- nung People a talk and showed slides >f many homes across Canada. Mr. Frank Belshay of Saskatche- wan, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grieve, and other friends. Mr. Milton Hutchinson is visiting friends at Inistoge. The Sunday School and Public School pupils are holding a concert on December 21. CENTRE LINE (Intended for Last Week) Mr. Stenley Little spent the week end with friends at Thombury. Mr. Geo. Wilkinson and Kenneth spent a few days the past weeft wit* her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Breadner. of Heathcote. Mr. Edwin Little has returned to his home in Thombury after a visit of two weeks with friends here. Mr. George and Jim Wilkinson spent a Sunday with friends at Heathcote recently. Mr. J. W. Haney returned home after a few days visit with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Robt. Osborne and John ae- eompanied Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Hender- son of Flesherton to Toronto. Mrs. Map Cndmore who has been in the hospital returned home with them. The annual meeting of the Mount Zion W. A. will be held on December 12th at the home of Mrs. Laurie Ped- lar. In the evening a ten cent tea will be served. A full attendance is hope- ed for this meeting. A Bra n tford man has complained to the poKce of the loss of a plsy which he is writing, and police suspect the •ilHan may have taken it. Duplessis of Quebec has at least one («ed point. He has not undertaken in extended explanation of what hap- pened to him on voting day. Wednesday, December 13, 1939 SWINTON PARK (Carried over from last week) Mr. and Mrs Robt. Lee and son Kussel, moved to their new home. North of Proton Station laat week. Mrs. Bailey, teacher at Swinton Park, spent the week end with her parents in Toronto. Last Wednesday evening the Maple Valley people grave their play, "Fixin aunt Fanny," under the auspices of the Swinton Park Ladies Aid. The l)la.y was enjoyed by all present. The ticket on the quilt was drawn, Mrs. James Hardy being the lucky lady. The Rev. J. E. Taylor pastor of Markdale, Priceville and Swinton Park churches has? received a call from near Listowel. He will preach his farewell sermon here next Sunday. We are very sorry to lose Mr. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Knox are spend- ing a few days in Owen Sound this week with their daughter, Mrs. Bordon Bliech. Sr. and Mrs. Jack Carson of Orillia, spent the week end with the latter's mother Mrs. Archie Ferguson.of the 14th concession. Mr. Jim McCormick of Kimberly spent the week end with his parents. We are glad to report Wallace Mc- 1 Cormick is improving. He is now able . to walk a little with the aid of crut- ches. . [ Mrs. Oscar Bunzuck returned to ! Owen Sound having spent the past ' three weeks with her aunt, Mrs. How- i ard Watson. Mr. and Mrs. John Lane spent Sun- day at the home of Mr. W. Ried, Egremont. The Glee Club held their weekly dance at the home of Mr. Arthur Richardson. An enjoyable evening was had by all present. ♦) Keep Your Earnings UP LUG TYPE It is said that women may soon secure the right to vote in Quebec. 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