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Flesherton Advance, 28 Aug 1940, p. 8

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i^imitmimtf Wednesday, Aujfiist 28, 1940 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE f^ HONOR ROLL FoHuwing ar« some of the names ot those who have enlisted from the im- mediate district for service in the Canadian Active Service Force. The Advance would like to have a full list of those now serving and would be pleascil to have our readers send in additions or corrections to the list b«low: Toronto ScottMi W. J. W. Armslrong, Flesherton. 48th HiKhlanders Wm Kerlon, PVvcrsham. Victttr McMastcr, Maxwell. Royal Canadian SiKnals Wm. E. Jamieson, Flesherton. John W. Cook, Flesherton. Pioneers Wm. Hy.slop, Flesherton. ' Perth Regiment Robt. Priestley, Maxwell. Queen's Own Rifles T. R. McKcnzie, Feversham. Royal Canadian Engineers Neil McKenzie, Feversham. Edmonton Itegiment Marall Belts, Flesherton R. R. 1. Army Service Corps Roy A. Hergott, Proton Station. Albert Hyslop, Flesherton. Wm. Sprung, R. R 5, Markdale. Royal Flying Corps Douglas Morgan,, Flesherton. J. H. Linton, R. R. 3 Flesherton. Infantry Training Centre AjTthur Lawlor, Maxwell. Grey and Simcoe Foresters Llojd Archibald, Ceylon. Wm. Welton, Flesherton. Fred Gorrell, Flesherton. Rhesa McClean, Flesherten Ben Leavell, Flesherton. Victor Osborne, Proton Station. Joseph Little, Proton Station. Lincoln & Welland Regiment J. G. Whyte, Priceville. Royal Regiment of Canada Sidney Brown, Rob Roy. Argyle & Southern Highlanders Thomas Styan, Rob Roy. 24th Field Ambulance Claud Chi.slett, Ceylon. Royal Canadian Artillery Fred Patton, Flesherton. Home Guards Harry Fellow, Flesherton. A. E. Bellamy, Flesherton. VANDELEUR A large number of friends and neighbors of Mr. und Mrs. H. J. Thompson met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will liatclitfe on Monday evening, Aug. I2lh, und spent a few pleasant hours. During the course of the evening an address whs read by Mi.s.H Dora lioland and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were presented with a beautiful set of dishes, a table cloth and a glass water set from the com- nuinity and the Girl.";' Club. Mr. Thompson has been teacher in the school here for eight years and has secured a school near Barrie. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow of Massie were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graham. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graham were: Mr. Garnett Blair and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Parker of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Haw of Swinton Park, Mrs. J. R. Stewart and Miss Susie Stewart Shrigley. of If Hitler hopes to destroy British morale he's tackling a task more for- midable than he has essayed before. L-\BOR DAY LONG WEEK-END FARES Between all points in Canada FARE & ONE-QUARTER FOR THE ROUND TRIP Tickets good going from Noon Friday Aug. .30, until 2 p.m.. Tues., Sept. 3. RETURN LIMIT to leave desUnation not later than midnight, Tuee., Sept. .3rd, 1940 MINI.MUM SPECIAL FARE AdultH or Children - - 25c Full particulai-s from any agent CANADIAN PACIFIC Live Stock Report Cattle trade was dull on the To- ronto market Monday and 4,800 head remained unsold at the close. A few good butcher and weighty steers held steady but the general market for heifers and cows was 25 cents lower. The calf market was strong, and the sheep and hog .sections steady. Lambs were 50 cents lower. Weighty steers brought 7.00 to 8.26 with a few choice at 8.70. Butcher steers sold from 6.50 to 8.25 and butcher heifers at 6.50 to 8.00. Cows closed at 4.25 to 5.50, and canners and cutters 3.00 to 4.00. Fed calves were steady at 8.50 to 10.50. Bulls traded at 4.50 to 5.75. Good stockers were steady at 7.00 to 7.50, with common selling downward to 5.50. Cattle held over from last week was 700 head. Choice veal calves sold at 10.50 to 11.50, with vealers selling downward to G.50. Gra.ss calves closed at 5.25 to 6.00. Hogs closed at 9.00 oflF truck for bacons and 12.00 dressed weight. Good ewe and wether lambs ranged from 9.50 to 10.00. Bucks sold from 8.50 to 9.00 and culls 8.00 to 8.50 Sheep traded at 2.50 to 5.50. Send in vour Renewal Now Train Service to TORONTO LABOR DAY â€" SEPT. 2 For convenience of Holiday Travel, a special evening train will operate as follows on Labor Day, making all stops. Leave Owen Sound 6.15 p.m. Leave Flesherton 7.15 p.m. Arrive 'West Toronto 10.40 p.m. Arrive Parkdale 10.50 p.m. Arrive Toronto Union 11.00 p.m. NOTE â€" Regular train due out 6.14 p.m. is CANCELLED on this date. Ask agents regarding Low Holiday Week-end Fares GoModUui G^aciilc ' PROM MTW T«IS If QUIP TMIM ^Vm HIW lOW-COST OOOOYIARTOM^ YasI Pathfindar hat «v«ry Goodyaarfeature for long, low- cost, trouble-fraa tarvica . . . • CENTRE-TRACTION TREAD • TWIN PROTECTOR CORD PLIES • NEW SUPERTWIST CORD • MORE RUBBER IN THE TIRE POR lONOER WIAK • Before you buy any tire M« the Pathflnder . . . the new GofKlyear tire at a rock-bottom price! PathBnder la built to give you honest value for your tire dollar . . . sea It today I // you want •xtrm mileage at slight extra cost be sure to see the new Goodywsr Marathon. We have it I D. McTAVISH A SONS FLESHERTON. ONTARIO Mrs. Ken Boyd and bahe of Toronto visited last week with Mrs. W. Boyd. Mrs. Cecil McTavish spent a few days in Toronto last week. Miss Alice Hoard is holidaying at Sparrow Lake. Miss Lois Wood is at a girls' camp near CoUingwood. Miss Bernice Leavell visited Ia.st week with friends at Heathcote. Miss Eileen McClean of Brampton is visiting with friends in town. Misses Jean and Evelyn McTavish visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. O'Brien, at Oakville. Miss Carrie Kernahan, nurse in Gravenhurst was at her home in town last week. Dr. Fred Murray and son, Bill, of Toronto were in town last week and called on old friends. Miss Audrey Jamieson left last week to visit in Toronto prior to leav- ing for her home at South Porcupine. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Penny and daugh- ter, Susie, of Toronto are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Duncan. Miss Annie Howard of Toronto is occupying her cottage in town and renewing old acquaintances.. Rev. J. R. and Mrs. Wolstencroft of Oshweken, Ont., visited last week with their daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Lever. Mr. and Mrs. K. G. Goheen and two sons are visiting this week at St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cargoe of Windsor spent the week end with the former's mother, Mrs. J. Cargoe. Mr. N. C. VanHatten of Port Will- iam visited at the home of Mr. Claude Akins i-ecently. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of To- ronto visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. T. Taylor and other relatives. Corp. Fred Gorrell of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, Camp Borden, was a visitor in town for several days last week. Mrs. Jos. Mueller of Upper Mont- clair, N.J., is spending a couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. M. Jamieson. The L.O.B.A. will hold a social evening on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, when Chinese checkers and crokinole will be played in the Fraternal Hall. 10 cent tea. PERMANENT WAVING â€" Special for two weeks from $1.50 up. Hair cuts and shampoos extra. For ap- pointment phone 11 r 15. â€" J. Mc- Cready, Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Richardson vis- ited recently in Toronto with Mrs. W. G. Trelford, also Ptc. Fred Breen, who has enlisted with a machine gun unit at Cobourg. Mrs. O. Clipperton and Mary of To- ronto and Miss Diana Goldsborough of St. Catharines have returned home after visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mitchell. Rev. W. and Mrs. Howey of Owen Sound First Unite<l Church and the former's cousin, Mrs. Glenn, of Minn- esota, called on Miss Dell Thurston on their way to Toronto. Miss Rliwvbeth R. MacKenzic of Westmount, Quebec, visited recently with her cousins, Miss Mary MaoMill- an, Mr. John S. MacMillan and Mrs. Jas. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. .Mbeit Horiiiblow and son, Ronnie, Mrs. W. G. Hay, Miss Muriel Reid, Mr. McFarlano and Bob .Smith of Mimico spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald. Mr. Silas MacAuslan of Heathcote look the service in St. John's church on Sunday, Aug. 18th, and gave a good discimsse, but to a small con- gregation, as many were away on holidays. Mr. R. B. Neilson, Mr. and Mi-s. G. Farmer and daughter, Sherrell, Miss Portoous and Miss Eleanor Good- fellow of Owen Sound spent a day last week with the former's sister, Mrs. J. McDonald. Mrs. Murray of Toronto, Miss Betty Murray of St. Thomas, Miss Margar- et Holmes of Winohoater and Corp. T. E. Hunter of Trenton, all of whom have iH'cn holidaying at Wa.saga, piiid a flying visit to Flesherton on Saturday. Callers at the F. G. Karstcdt home during the past week were: Mrs. H. Eby and Miss Ada, with Mrs. F. Kngol. all of Elmwood; Mrs. Thaler, her son, W. Thaler, Mrs. Dobin with her aicce and daughter from New York, Mr. and Mrs. E. Coninup from Detroit. Mich., and Mr. Wm. and Miss Addie Meuscr of Elmwood. Baptist Chnrch Re-opened Sunday A large crowd attended the re- opening last Sunday, Aug. 25th„ of Rock Mills Baptist church, which was closed for several weeks while exten- sive repairs and redecorating were taking place. It pre.sented a very pleasing appearance, both inside and out, with its new wallpaper, paint and varnish, and everyone was loud in their praise in the change in appear- ance. The congregation may be justly proud of their church. The church was suitably decorated with flowers for the occasion. Rev. L. F. Kipp of Toronto had charge of the morning service and many old friends greeted him. He spoke of the many changes that had taken place since he was pastor thirty-five years ago, and of those who had passed on. He spoke, too, of the great change in the appearance of the little church and of the im- provements that had been made. Misses Mabel and Ruth Blackburn sang a very pleasing duet "The Christ of the Cross." The church was packed to the doors for the evening service, when the pastor. Rev. F. Ashton took charge and Rev. Kipp again spoke. Mr. Nelson of Flesher- ton gave a musical number on his vibra harp, which was much enjoyed and Miss Pearl Hardy of Owen Sound sang a very lovely solo "When the World Forgets." The Rock Mills Ladies' Aid are to be congratulated on their efforts. No New Service Stations An order prohibiting the estab- lishment of any further outlets for Che retail sale of gasoline and other petroleum products has been an- nounced from the otTlce ot O. R. Cottrelle, oil controller of Canada. No more service stations will be permitted eXqept those on which rondtruction was started before August 8, and even the special ap- proval of the oil controller must be obtained before the buildings can l)e completed. The Installation of pumps and other equipment for use In the re- tail sale of gasoline and other pet- roleum products also Is prohibited, although equipment required for reasonable and necessary repairs for existing installations will 1>e allow- ed. Wholesalers are affected by the new order in that they are prohibit- ed from supplying products or equipment to any reitallers except those In buslnuss before August 8. Mrs. R. Boyd Loses Mother Mrs. T. J. Brett, mother of Mrs. Reg. Boyd, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. R. Bumbull, Mono Centre, on Monday, Aug. 26th. The funeral service is being held at the home this Wednesday afternoon at 2.00 o'clock. 12TH LINE, OSPREY Mr. and Mrs. Sam Short visited with the latters sister and other friends in Hamilton. Miss Pansy Thompson, Reg.N., is spending a few days in Owen Sound. Visitors over the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Long were Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rice and baby and Miss Bernice Long at Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. John Dyre CoUing- wood and son of Duntroon visited over Sunday at Jas. MacKenzie's and at Providence Church and Cemetery. Miss Velma Sewell of Flesherton is spending a week in this community. Instead of the usual Wednesday Social evening the Y.P.S. have accep- ted Rev. O.H. Eastman's invitation to fellowship with them in CoUing- wood Baptist Church at this time in the interests of all. The registration in this commun- ity was conducted by Rev. C. Mc Nicol and Mr. D. Fenwick assisted by Miss Pansy Thompson and Miss Grace Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Fern and Miss Jean MacKenzie motore^ up from Toronto Sunday morning and Jean will remain for a weeks visit. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Croft of Dun- dalk spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Melville Douglas. Miss Douglas re- turned after spending the past week with them at their home. John Stoutenburk hitch hiked from St. Catherines and spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Davidson and family. FALL FAIR D-4TES Durham Sept. 5, 6 Orangeville .'. Sept. 12, 14 Rocklyn Sept. 12, 13 Clifford Sapt. 20, 21 Desboro Sept. 19, 20 Hanover Sept 19, 20 Markdale Sept. 16, 17 Meaford Sept. 19, 20 Mount Forest Sept. 19, 20 Shelbume Sept. 17, 18 CoUingwood Sept. 26-28 Dundalk Sept. 24, 25 Grand Valley Sept. 27, 28 Holstein Sept. 26, 27 Kemble Sept. 24, 25 Kilsyth Sept. 25, 26 Owen Sound Sept. 28,-Oct. 1 Walters Falls Sept. 24, 25 Feversham Oct. 1, 2 Chatsworth Oct. 10, 11 'THE WAI ITFORT AND wAt sERvia UNns or ONAM'S 6RUT MOTM INDUSnT At the Toronto Ezliibidoa, Ang. 2i to Sept. 7, be sure to see the ontstand* ing General Motors Exhibit In th» Auiomotive Building. SEE the displif of mechanized army vehicles pro- duced by GM . : . LEARN about th* aaivities of the Volunteer Auziliaiy Drivers Corps, young women trained to serve by GM . . . INSPECT the ntw, 1941Pontiacsand McLaughlin-Buick* . . . ATTEND the showing of two thrilling movies â€" "Futurama," ia technicolor, in the GM Theatre in the Automoiive Building â€" "Motorsonth* March," at Harry Foster's Outdoor Theatre on the grounds. Everything free . . . everybody welcome. GENEBAI MOTORS Small Ad. Column CENTRE LINE FOR SALE â€" 9 pigs ready to wean. â€" Geo. Udell, Ceylon. FOR SALEâ€" Philco radio with radio lamp. â€" Phone 29w. FOR SALE â€" Kiln of fresh lime.â€" Earl Fenwick, Eugenia, phone Fev- ersham 23 r 43. 13c3 POR SiALE â€" 8Sj year-old Barred Rock hen^. â€" Jas. Allen, 'Flesherton, R, R. No. 3. 2pll FOR SALE â€" 75 year-old Plymouth Rock hens, singly or in quantities. Mrs. Wes Smith, Rock Mills. FOR SALE â€" Empire Range, good as new, bargain. â€" Mrs. H. A. Mc- Cauley, Flesherton. 10c2 FARM FOR SALEâ€" 150 acres, three miles west of Ceylon. â€" Mrs. J. J. Lyness, Flesherton. 7p4 WANTED â€" I pay cash and pick up aged or dead animals for mink meat. â€" Frank Eagles, R. R. 3, Pro- ton Sta. Phone Flesherton 41 r 8 NOTICE â€" Paper hanging and paint- ing at reasonable prices. Estimates free. â€" Ross Mitchell Dundalk, phone 77. 45ctf FOR SALE â€" Three second-hand tirco and tubes, in good condition. Ex- tremely cheap. ETnquire at The Advance office. We had three hard frosts the past week, which nipped some corn leaves, pumpkins, cucumbers, and buckwheat in some places. The pa.st week has been cold, like last of September wonthor, making a fire feel good. It is quite a change from the previous week. Pte. John Osborne returned home Saturday from two weeks training at the Niagara camp, and has gone back to his work on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright and fam. fly of Wareham spent Sunday with friends at Clarksburg. Mr. GarfieW Lyons ia holidaying with friends in Toronto and attending the Exhibition. Some of our soldier boys may be home today on a two weeks' harvest leave, to assist farmers in the com- munity. Friday evening a dance was heia in the school at Wareham by the Junior Farmers. The pnx^eeds were to go toward Red Cross work. , Mr. Roy Langford of Flesherton to:,k the service at Mt. Zion Sunday, as the pastor. Dr. Mercer, is away on holidays. He gave a good addres" and his splendid singing was much appre<-iated by all present. He will be at Mt. Zion again on Sunday, Sept. 8. Service will not be held this coming Sunday. FOR SALE â€" Number of choice pure- bred Yorkshire boar ready for ser- vice; also sows: sire O.A.C. 200,952, dam 199,830 Iva Violet.^as. Mon- aghan, Lot 33, Con. 9, Osprey. • Send in the names of yotir visitors. SHINGLES FOR SALE â€" Clears at $3.30 sq., seconds $2.40 sq., ash- phalt shingles $3.95 sq. Free de- livery. â€" Phone 38 r 3., A. C. Muir, Ceylon. FOR S^LE â€" 7-room brick house, large lot, garage, good well; must be sold to settle estate of the late Andrew Gilchrst. â€" Apply to John Stewart, Bicecutor, Proton Station. Phone 82 r 4. 46ctf FARM FOR SALE 100 acre farm Lota 24 and 25, Con. 3, north, Osprey Township. On the premises are a comfortable brick dwellinle, a hank barn with straw- shed and a gooS driving shed. This farm is i« good state of cultivation. Sacriflcad at $2,000 to wind up estate. Apply to Ed. Cooke, Shelbume. FARM FOR SALE 125 acres, Lot 75, Con. 2, ND.R., Artemesia, good bank bam, cement stabling, other good buildings, well watered. Good hardwood bush. Will either sell or rent. Good terms, llp4 â€" W. G. Jamieson, Maxwell FARM FOR SALE Lots 14-15, Con. 1, SJ5.R., Art»- mesia, containing 100 acres, on which is situated a bank bam 46x66, also a large driving shed. This property must be sold to wind up estate. Thosa interested communicate with John Oliver or W. R. Meads, Priceville, Ex- ecutors for the estate. 47e ARE YOU THE MAN? Watkins Dealer (between 25 and 55 years, with car) need immediately to hand out FREE Soap in nearby Rural Route and supply establshed demand for Everyday Necessities in- cluding Spices, Extracts, Baking Powder, Toilet Preparations, Cleans* ers. Medicines, Fly Spray, Mineral- ized Stock and Pultry Tonics, li year reputation. 10,000 dealers. Must be satisfied with $30.00 weekly at start. Selling experience unnecessary Farm experience helpful Credit fur- nished right parties. Write immed- iately. The J. R. Watkins Company, Montreal, Que., Dept. O-F-1. BUSINESS CAR'JS DR. S. R. THfBAUDEAU VETERINARY SURGEON Graduate of Ontario Veterinary Coll- ege. Phone: 91 â€" day or night MARKDALE, ONT. DR. F. E. CONNER FLESHERTON, Ontario Physician, Surgeon and Aceouehaiir Graduate of Queen's Uniranity Office in Mrs. McDonald's raaidak Telephone 82 DR. J. E. MILNE Office â€" Durham St. Office Bonn â€" Aftcrnoona, 1.M ta 4 Ereninga. 7 to Mil Sundays and Thursday aft«mooiu bt appointment only. HOUSE FOR SALE In the village af Fleahorton, seven- room brick veneer house on Elizabeth St., containing two acres, more or less. On this property is bank bam with cement stabling, hard and soft water. This property must be sold to wind up estate. For further par- ticulars apply to John Oliver or W. R. Meads, Pricevitle, Executors of the estate of the late W. J. Meads. 47c Prince Arthur Lodge No. StS, A.F. A A.M., meets in the Fiatamal Hall, Flesherton, the second Friday in tmk month. W.M., Herb. Corbestt; See. retary, C. J. Ballamy. ROY LANGFORD District Ar«it f«r MUTUAL 'IFE OP CANADA ACCIDENT and SI0KN8SS. FIK^ AUTOMOBILE, BURGLARY ilniiicipal Liability Goaraataa Any Insuranca Problaa FLESHERTON. Oat.

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