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THE FLESHtiRTON ADVANCE Wednesday, January 27, 1943 Hi FARM MECHANICS Short Courses Under the auspices of the Grey County Federation of Agriculture and Grey County War Committee will be held in DUNDALK, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 1st and 2nd FEVERSHAM, Wed. and Thurs., February 3 and 4 FLESHERTON, Fri and Sat, Feb. 5 and 6 SINGHAMPTON, Mon. and Tues., Feb. 8 and 9 FROM 10 \M. TO 4.30 PM. The subjects discussed will be Mower, Binder, Plow and Tractor Adjustments and Repairs; Labor-Saving Devices, and Electrical Farm Equipment. Instructors will be Messrs. George Scott and George Johnson, for- mer Block Men with the International and Massey-Harris Cos. F. H. COTTON, Asst. Rep. T. STEWART COOPER, Agr. Rep. ROCK MILLS Thet terriffic storm last week blocked all roads and no mail went through for five days. The bakei who calls on this line three times a week was unable to make any de- liveries last week. The snow plough and several men shovelling have been working almost day and night open- ing the roads, and traffic was going again this Monday morning. It was the worst storm we have had in years. Messrs. Mannie Dobson and Ed. Croft motored to Durham one day recently. We are pleased to report Mrs. John Porteous feeling much better, she having taken several convulsions. Dr. Milne attended her. Mr. Elwood Partridge who is em- ployed at Orangeville was home re- cently. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark were re- cent visitors with th tatter's mother, Mrs. Jas. Park of Owen Sound, -whom we are pleased to report is improving after an attack of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Monaghan of Maxwell were visitors recently with her mother, Mrs. Jno. Porteons aand Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Porteoua and family. There was no school for several days. The teacher, Mr. Hutton was forced to leave his caar on the road anad walk to his home in Flesherton. LADY BANK Snow and more snow. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson and Mrs. Earl Poole attended the fun- eral of the latter's cousin, the late Mr. Albert Currie, at Clarksburg. The late Mr. Currie has been in fail- ing 1 health for the past two years and was called to that Great Beyond at the early age of 28 years. Mrs. Alex Maxwell is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Kenneth Eagles, at Gibralter. (Blue Mountains) Mr. Andrew Graham spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Talbot and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tal- bot. Back line, Artemesia. Try a Small Advt. in The Advance, they bring results. If you have anythiny to sell or anything you wish to buy. advertise it in The Advance. They are seen and read by everyone. Lawyer: "That will be ten dollars." Client; "What for?" Lawyer: "My advice." Client; "But I'm not taking it." If all the wartime boards at Otta- wa were laid end to end, says the London Free Press, they would still overlap. ROOFING Owinj to ration restrictions and increased demand for war purposes, very li'tle roofing will be available after Apnl 1st. Commencing the week of Feb. 1st, we will have for ale each weel; approximately 85 squares of Brantford Ashphalt Roof- ing, which will be delivered to the following points; Mt. Forest. Dur- l.am. Dornoch, Williamsford, Chats- worth Holland Centre, Berkeley, Mrkdale, Flesherton and Priceville. For price* on house and barn roof- taff writ* JOHN O'NEIL & SONS, phone Durham 607r4 R. n. 2. Prlcevilto Grey-Bruce Hold Lead In Creamery Butter Output Retaining undisputed leadership in creamery butter output in Ontario during 1942, Grey and Bruce count- ies produced 10,718,813 pounds of this now rationed commodity. The com- bined production of these adjoining cocnties, more than 13 per cent, of the creamery butter produced in the province, compared with 11,170,090 pounds in 1941, for a decrease of four per cent. Butter production for the whole of Ontario was down 6.6 per cent, from 86.352,400 pounds in 1941 to 80,663,800 last year. The year-end dairy report of the Ontario Department of Agriculture gives 1942 figures for the four lead- ing butter-producing counties aas follows: Bruce, 5,407,386 pounds; Grey, 5,311,427; Perth, 5,038,418; Middlesex, 4,668,625. In 1941 the totals were; Bruce, 5,602,752; Grey, 5.556.382; Perth, 5,500,951; Middle- sex, 4,811,684. The closing month of the old year saw 292,186 pounds of butter made in Bruce county and 258,943 pounds in Grey, production being considerably lower than in December, 1941, when 310,521 pounds were made in Bruce and 305,257 pounds in Grey. Bruce county also ranked seventh among the 13 Southwestern Ontario counties producing eheddaar cheesae. Total production was 754,660 pounds, in comparison with the 1941 total of 5i'6,762 pounds. Cheese production in Grey county, a new industry in 1942, amounted to 129,662 pounds. A farmhand took his girl for a cutter ride and nine miles out in the country, the horse dropped dead. "Oh, dear," ighed the girl, ":.nd I'm so tired." "Suppose I give you a nice kiss," said the farmhand. "That will put life in you." "In that case,' said the girl, 'you'd better kiss the horse." 8TH LINE OSPREY Another wek has gone by with lots of sno<w. Messrs. John Murphy, Jim Hale and Vincent Somers have gone to Brantford where they have secured positions. Mr. John Footer of Dundalk vis- ited Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Jas. Ottewell. We are getting back the normal use of our telephones after a severe ; ice storm, which broke down a nam- I br of poles. We are glad to report little Car- son Magee somewhat improved after a severe attack of bronchitis. Mr. Pete Somera is visiting his son Will and wife at Fern Glen. The Farm Forum met at the home of Mr. Doug. Stephens on Monday evening last and had a very interest- ing meeting. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Jas. Ottewell. Mr. Lloyd Stephens attended a sale at Duntroon last week, where he ' purchased a fine team of colts. Mr. and Mrs. Lome Ditson aad Mr. anad Mrs. H. Heathcote spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ottewell. Mrs. Geo. Langtree spent an afternoon recently with her Mother, Mrs. Dave Roberts of Lady Bank. Mr. Walter Lawler spent the week end at his home here. Mrs. Pete Somers and Miss Kay returned to Mildrnay, where Mrs. Somers will resume her teaching duties. One of the worst storms of the season hit our Community the past week, blocking all the roads. A very successful farm forum was held at the home of Mr. Jas. J. Ot- tewell last Monday evening. The topic of the evening was "Health." The next meeting will be held at Mr. Kendal Hawken's, the topic being, "Credit Unions for Farmers. 1 * Mrs. Lome Ditson has charge of the recre- ation hour. We are glad to report Miss Lois Williams somewhat improved after a severe attack of tonsilitia. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hanley nd son visited Sunday wtth his parent*. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hanley. We are sorry to report Mr. Wilfred Magree under the doctor's care, with Miss Maud Smith, R. N. of Fever- sham in attendance We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Mark Murphy is improving nicely after suffering from a heart attack. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family of the late John English of Nottawa, Our Reeve and Deputy Reeve fail- ed to reach Connty Council at Owen Sound last week on account of the ?torm. CEYLON The sergeant's lunch hadn't agreed with him, and he was putting a squad of recruits through a really tough drill. Suddenly he haltaed them, and advanced upon one man with menac- ing' grimness. "For three weeks I've been trying to pound some sense into your head,* he snarled, "and I ask you have you learned one single thing?" "Just one." said the recruit. "Now I know why soldiers aren't afraid to die." *>+**+* >.*. M M * Appreciate Your Patronge in 1942 As this is the beginning: of the New Year, we are taking: the opportunityto thank our patrons for their patronag-e in the past, and we hope to continue to serve you as good, or better if possible, in the future. We are happy to report that our production has been greater in the past year than in the years past, despite the fact that most rplaces report somewhat of a lower production. We will be continually in the market for all kinds of poultry. In co-operation with the town, we will be closed Thursday afternoon and open Satur- day evening until 9 o'clock. Flesherton Creamery & ProduceCe. Phone 66 Angus Avis, Manager Mr. Alex Richardson, cousin of Mrs. Knox passed away at hia home near Swinton Park. We express our sympathy to the sorrowing family. Born on Wednesday, Jan. 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Marshall of Roderick, a daughter. Mrs. Cecil Alexander and little son Allan returned Thursday night after a week's visit with friends in To- ronto. The many friends of Mr. S. Hem- phill were sorry to hear he is not as well as usual. We hope Mr.Hem- phill will soon be about at his regu- lar duties. The Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. Melville Hogarth, on Thurs., Jan. 28th at 2 p.m. Pipers Grant Muir and Allan Cam- eron' of the 48th Highlanders No. 2 District Depot Pipe Band, Toronto, spent the week end with relatives and friends. The week of Jan. 18th, 1943 will long be remembered by the folk of this vicinity, owing to severe weather conditions. The Women's Institute have de- cided to postpone their meeting until the month of April, owing to weather conditions. "Is Uncle Pete a liar?" "Well, when feeding time comes he has to get somebody else to call the hogs." Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Osprey Agricultural Society will be held in Ftjversham on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, at 2.30 p.m. All members are urged to attend and assist in making plans for another sucessful Fair in 1943. D. STEPHENS, Secretary-Treasurer Wabasso Prints At this time of year many people like to select their PRINTS to make up for the spring season. There is a wonderful selection here no scarcity of new patterns ! FOUR PRICE RANGES 19c 25c 29c and 35c yard All yard wide and fast colors Suits to Measure If you are thinking of a NEW SUIT in the near future, make your selection now, while there is a good choice of patterns. Owing to war conditions there will probably be a limited choice later in the season. TIP TOP TAILORS Suits and Overcoats $29.75 W. R. JOHNSON Suits and Overcoats $27.50, $32.59, S3..50 Every garment made and tailored to your indiv- idual measure. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed. F. H. W HICKLING General Merchant FLESHERTON It used to be "See Canada First". : Sufficient evidence of the ditto Now it's "Save Canada First". Now cation of the world: The Ja that you have your Victory Bond, ! are just as busy making dont forget there are still war sav- ing stamps to buy. cut of rubber a^ w are ber out of gasoline. A LOCAL RATION BOARD HAS NOW BEEN ESTABLISHED AT FLESHERTON TELEPHONE: 78w Flesherton PERSONNEL OF LOCAL RATION BO VHP Chairman: Bet-ve Alfred Down. V oo-Chuirnar.: K^evt A. Rusk. Secretary: J. A. Richards. Flesherton. Committee: Reeves John A. Pavis. Morton Sayers. D. T. Wright and \Vm. Jack. Mrs. G. A. Beaton. Mrs. F. Mai-I>tyre. Mrs. M. Stewart: TERRITORY UNDER ADMINISTRATION MARKPAI.E OSrKEY TO\VKSHIP K I !' -HKRTON A RTE.M ESI A TOWN SHIP Dl'NDALK PROTON TOWNSHIP This Board has been established to facilitate the settlement or adjustment of the ration problems of people residing in the district defined above. The object is to ensure that restrictions made necessary by war are applied with maximum effectiveness, minimum inconvenience and equal fair-nets to all consumers and suppliers. The basic reason for all rationing la to assure a fair division of available supplies to everyone. Serving voluntarily on the Board are local citizens representative of the people of this district, and able to bring an intimate knowledge of local conditions to this new wartime task. At the local Ration Board's offices you can get full information on all aspect* of consumer rationing, and prompt adjustment of special problems, such a what to do in the event of loss or damage of your ration book . . . whether extra rations are allowed for special purposes . . . and other matters announced from time to time. aduatita*}* oj tlUi. Do-operate with your fellow citizens who are giving their time to your problems WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOAH.O LIM1