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Flesherton Advance, 5 Jun 1940, p. 5

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THE FL-ESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, June 5, 1940 'â- -.Ul il 1' - ^r MAXWELL ROCK MILLS (Intended for Last Week) Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Guy of Toronto were' visitors with relatives here last week. Miss Ruth Mercer visited her par- ents at the Parsonage last week. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Morrison and family of New Toronto spent the holiday with the formier's .parents Mr, and Mrs. Nixon and Edward are moving to their new home near Clarksburg. The will be missed in the community. Mr. Vern Pallister of Toronto en- joyed the holiday at his home here. Misses Shirley and Merle Bucking- ham spent the holiday at their par- ental home. Mr. Walter Seeley is employed in the Collingwood shipyard. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robertson of Toronto were week end visitors with relatives here. Mr. Jos. Metcalfe, Mr. and Mrs. Wra. Spilker and Mr. .Tas. Loudon of Shelbume visited the first of the week . at the Duckett home. Mrs. Fred Field and George spent Saturday in Toronto. Relatives here received the sad word on Friday of the death of the late Edmund Binningtou of Maxwell, which occurred Friday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks. The late Mr. Binaington was well known throughout this district and was highly respected, always being known as a very honest and upright man. His death is mounied by a wide circle of friends. Many from here attended the fluneral Monday afternoon, which took place to Max- well Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Woods and fam- ily of Oakville were week end visitors I with relatives here. EUGENIA On Sunday, Rev. Dr. Mercer was assisted in the pulpit by Rev. Peacock of Toronto, who gave a ttne address on temperance, stressing the needs PRICEVILLE GERMANY MUST SUFFER During the last war Germany kept the war from entering her borders, and she is planning to do the same thing now, and so far war has not touched G«rmiany. Before this thing is through, the war and its horrors must hit Germany, hit her right with- in her own borders; strike her so that the people there will know something of what they have been inflicting on other nations. And that would be many time more effective than drop- pincr leaflets.â€" Peterboro Examiner. Vancouver man claims he has in- vented a bomib that never misses. A few million of that kind would be a big help to the Allies. (Intended for Last Week) The many friends of Mr. Sam Phil- lips will be sorry to learn of his ser- ious illness with pneumonia. Dr. Milne of Flesherton is attending him. We trust that his condition will im- prove soon. Mx. and Mrs. John Newell, Miss Irene Newell" and Mr, George Aljoe of Durham visited over Sunday with the former's brother here, Mr. Chaa. Newell, and Mrs. Newell. Miss Pearson spent the holiday in Buffalo. Mrs. Dick Clark spent a few days in Owen Sound, due to the illness of her mother, Mrs. Jas. Park. Mr. and Mrs. M. McMaster of To- ronto, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sharpe and Betty of Oshawa and Mrs. Sam Mc- Mullen and Elsie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Betts and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell attended the funeral of the former's cousin, Mr. Sandy Stonehouse, which took place at Priceville on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hopkins ef Toronto spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark. Miss Florence Newell of Durham spent the week end at her parental home. FEVERSHAM CALUMET oaaNO DOUBLE-ACTING BAKING POWDER Miss B. ]VfcQueen, Reg.N., of Coll- ingwood hospital visited with Miss Anne Robinson over the week end. Mrs. Janey Hawton and son, Mur- ray, of Collingwood were callers in this village one day last week, Mr. Mansel Conn has gone to the General Hospital, Toronto, where he expects to undergo an operation in a few weeks. Miss Irma Smith has returned home after completing her course in the Collingwood hospital. Mr. and Mrs. ave Williams of Flesherton were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Torrance Williams on Saturday. Mrs. Thos. Monaghan was a visitor with Mr., and Mrs. Chas. Weldrick over the week end. Mr. Leighton Mclnnis is spending a week at his home at Elmvale. Miss Anne Robinson spent Tuesday in Toronto. We are sorry to report that Mr. Chas. Hudson of Collingwood, an old resident of this vicinity, had the mis- fortune to fall from a building last week. He passed away at the G. & M. Hospital, on June 3rd, as a result of injuries -received. -"How long yo' in jail fo', Mose?" "Two weeks." "What am de sha'ge " Dere ain't no sha'ge, eberything am free." "Ah mean, what did yo' do?" "Done shot ma wife." "Shot yo' wife and only in jail two weeks?" "Dat's all, den I gets hung." for closing beer parlors. He i-elated many evils eausd by "booze." On Friday evening a three-act play "Truth Takes a Holiday," was given by Heathcote young people, with their director. Rev. S. Elliott. The play was well given and was enjoyed by a fair-sized audience. It was given un- der the auspices of the church W. A. Mrs. C. Martin attended the execu- tive meeting of the Ontario Religious Education Council of the township of Artemesia in St. John's church, Flesherton, on Thursday evening of last week. A program was drafted for the S. S. convention, which will be held in Eugenia on Wednesday, June 19th, with morning and afternoon sessions. Mr. and Mrs. Will Campbell of To- ronto spent the week end at their summer residence in the village. Miss Betty Proctor of Toronto vis- ited the past week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. Proctor. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magee on Sunday were: Mrs. Allan Cameron and son, Pte. N. A. Cameron of the 48th Highlanders, Miss Mamie Lee, Mr. Eddie Kei-win and Misses Lillian and Doris Magee, all of Toronto, also Mr. and Mrs. Joe Poi-teous and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Magee. Mrs. Byers and son, George, and daughter, Mary, of Toronto spent the week end at the Purvis home. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Martin and children, Sharlene, Mickey and Sand- i-a of Michigan and the former's mother, Mrs. Will Martin, and grand- son. Master Kenneth Skinner, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Martin and family. Mr. Laurie Munshaw of Alliston visited on Sunday with his father at the Eugenia House. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Harrison and Mr. Alfred Harrison of Springhill and Mr. and Mrs. Bev. Johnston of Mark- dale were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Baker. Messrs. Jim and Eddie Hargrave of Toronto spent the week end with the Park families here. Miss Carmelle Martin was home from Markdale over the week end. She is assisting Mrs. W. E. Harris. Mr. Edwin Purvis was up from Toronto over the week end. His wife returned with him to the city, where she will visit for a few days. Mrs. R. Park received the sad news of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Maime (nee Lizzie Park) of Manitoba who passed away a few days ago, the result of a paralytic stroke, We ex- tend our sympathy to the Park family and relatives, and also to the relatives of the late Mr. Binnington of Max- well, in their bereavement. Mrs. Alex. Carruthers spent a day with Mrs. Mercer at Maxwell. Miss Hazel Turner is assisting Mi-s. Alex. Cameron at present. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Alex. Cameron is improving in health. We neglected to mention in last week's issue that our school teacher, Miss Dinsmore, and pupils of Grades 7 and 8, enjoyed a trip to Niagara, along with children from other school sections. The Holdfast U.F.W.O. club meet- ing will be held Wed., June 12th, at the home of Mrs. F. K. Oliver. Mrs. Alex. Carson spent a couple of days visiting with Mrs. D. G. McLean, Mr. and Mrs. McNeill and sons of Toronto spent Thursday in town. Mr. David Hincks with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hincks, of Egremont spent, a couple of days last week at Guelph. Mrs. H. Pedlar and sons, Mrs. A. Knox and daughter of Toronto are spending this week at their parental home. A number from here attended anni- versary services at Durham Sunday. Mr. Murray McMillan of Toronto spent the week end at his home, Mr, and Mrs. A. Carson, Dick and Bernice, visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Richardson at Swinton Park. • ' month he left old Scotland for Canada. Mr. John Leith, Jrucker, delivered a load of stock in Toronto Monday and was back for another load by 8 a.m., his second trip. Quick work. CLEAN UP Paint Up Fix Up PAINT WILL MAKE IT MORE ATTRACTIVE AND PROTECT IT FROM THE RAVAGES OF SUN, WIND AND RAIN We have Paints, Varnishes and Einamels for all jobs â€" big or small. Does Your Roof Leak? Make your repairs with Johns-Manville Asphalt Shingfles or Roofing- at special prices. Beautify Your Lawn Eureka and True-Test Lawn Mowers, rubber tire and conveniional modes, built to last. GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN HOSE ROYAL PURPLE SEEDS F. W. DUNCAN HARDWADE Phone 54 FLESHERTON On the first Sunday in June, 1878, 63 years ago, Mr. W. W. Ramage commenced his 63 years of service of praise with Amos congregation at Dromore. On Sunday he again visited the church, where he had so often been in years before, when that fine i "Doxology Anthem" was rendered to many new membi-s, quit satisfactor- ily. Mr. Ramage gave a solo "Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer." The Rev. Kaye paid a fine tribute to Mr, Ram- age for his past services, coupled with good wishes for many more yeara of efficient service. Mrs, Alex. Milne was the organist for the day. Sunday afternoon Mr. Ramage, with his three daughters and daughter- in-law, with their husbands and fam- ilies, and granddaughter and husband gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Williams, in a fine and pleas- ureable reunion. 'We are sorry to learn of the death of an old time organist of our choir, in the person of Mrs. Valentine Alles, following a stroke the night previous. She was held n high esteem. The funeral took place in Amos Cemetery this Tuesday afternoon. The downpour of rain Saturday at Holstein still delays seeding. Saturday, June 1st, was a memor- able day for Mr. W. W. Ramage. On that day, 77 years ago. his sister, Mary, died at the age of 12 years and 73 years ago on the same day of the TORONTO LINE NORTH Wedding bells are ringing in this vicinity, Messrs. Fred Mathewson and J. A. Lever visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Mathewson at Newmarket last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peacock and son, Stewart, and Miss Evelyn Brown of Toronto were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown. Mrs. W. LU'er, who has been visiting in the city, re- turned home with them. Miss Annie Richardson of Toronto is visiting at the Richardson home. Miss Gertrude Lever of Richmond Hill, who spent the week end at her home here, attended Grand Lodge at Kitchener last week. Mr. Geo. Loucks left for Gait oh Sunday to enter training at the Air- craft School. Mrs. Barrington, Brockville, is vis- iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Mathewson and also with her daugh- ter, Mrs, Geo. Mathewson, who under- ter, .Mrs. Geo. Matnewson who under- went an operation in the Markdale hospital. Mrs. Roy Woods of Markdale spent a day with her mother, Mrs. T. Lever. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson of Laur- iston were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Brown. O.scar and Gordon Brown accompanied them and spent the day with their parents. KING'S BIRTHDAY JUNE 13. 1940 Low Rail Fares Between all points in Canada and to certain destinations in the United States FARE A ONE-QUARTER FOR THE ROUND TRIP GO: Any time Wednesday, June 12, until 2.00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 1940 RETURN: Leave destination up to midnight Friday, June 14, 1940 Times 3hown are "Standard" MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE â€" 25« Full particulars from any agent. CANADIAN PACfFIC RED CROSS CARNIVAL FLESHERTON Monday, July 1st LADY BANK The seeding is all finished in this community and those who plant corn and roots are busy at that part of the spring work. The neighbors gathered and did some cleaning and repairing to Provi- dence church and cemetery on Wed- nesday of last week. Rev. D. S. Dinn- ick, a grand young student of Toronto University, is conducting serivce in the church eveiy Sunday afternoon at 4_ p.m. standard time and also Young People's each Thursday evening at 8 p.m. All are invited to attend. Mr. Dinnick resided at Flesherton some 20 years ago, along with his parents. Rev. S. D. and Mrs. Dinnick. Mr. and Mrs. Elgar McConnell and two children of Berkeley spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Percy Semple. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Udell spent the week end with friends in Owen Sound, Mrs, Udell remained over for a few days with friends and relatives in Owen Sound and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sayers of the town line, Colling\v«)od, spent a few hours on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson. Little Miss Shirley Holt of Fever- sham is spending a few days with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Woi. Poole. ''Moie Featuies wettti MORE VALUE ...CfiuefM CHEVROLET TRUCKS )l COMPARE all trucksâ€" feature for feature, price for price â€" ar\d you'll quickly discover why truck owners ax& so enthusiastic about Chevrolet Trucks. Look at the rugged chassisâ€" the Valve- in-Head Special Truck Engine â€" the comfortable cab â€" the full vision windows â€" and you'll know what value means! And along with all these extra features, Chevrolet Trucks offer you bigger savings in gas, oil and upkeep. Come in and get the facts a^Qut all SO new Chevrolet models for 1940. And let us arrange a demonstration drive, today. cT-4i7 50 MODELS 10 WHEELBASES -Robinson â€" What is your secret of .vouT success as a salesman ? Brown â€" When I call on ladies I always a.^k "Js your mother in, miss? Tearher: Johnnie, what did you have for breakfast ? •Tohnnie. Toachor. I ot 'ix eges. Tenohor: X\Tiv .Tohnnie. you should «.Tv 'ate.' •Tohnnie: Well, mavbe it was eight I et. D. McTAVISH & SONS, FLESHERTON, Ont H. Grummett, Dundalk (Associate Dealer) â-  â-  iianM. ' i»n i i!i ' .&"- : ; <<t|l|l|M

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