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i VOL. .62; NO. 47' FLESHERTON, ONT., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1943 W. H. Thuretort & SQQ, Publisken PROCLAMATION! "BACK THE ATTACK" is the watchword of the United Nations at this time. We are now called upon to undertake the largest financial campaign ever undertaken in the Dominion of Canada. Sunday, May 2ndjiext has been declared 'Victory Loan Sunday" by the National War Finance Committee for Canada. All citizens are asked to attend their respective places of worship, and particularly any special public service which has been ar- ranged for that afternoon, at any central point. Citizens are also requested to join in the prayers of thanksgiving and petitions for the Victory of our Armed Forces and the success of the forth- coming Victory Loan. During the progress of the Loan, Citizens are asked to decorate the outside of their homes with Flags and the Merchants and Post Offices are requested to do likewise. The above Proclamation was unanimously supported by the Reeves of all the local municipalities at the April Session of Grey County Council DATED at Owen Sound, this 19th day of April, 1943. EARL V. RADBOURNE, Warden. County of Grey. MAXWELL Mrs. R. J. Priestley and daughter Julie of Owen Sound spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Long. Miss Alice Tudor of Eugenia visit- ed Sunday with her friend Miss Reta Duckett Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Winters and children and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lawrence of Clarksburg and Mrs. Russel Stewart of Toronto visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Pall- ister. Mr. and Mrs. John Fenwick and Lawrence wisited with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fenwick at Red Wing Sun- day. Miss Noreen Grummit and friend of Collingwood visited the former's home on Sunday. Miss Ethel Fenwick, R. N. and Mabel Fenwick of CollingAvood spent the week end at their home here. (Intended for lai week) Mrs. Geo. Ross was hostess to the Woman's Institute on Thursday. Ap- ril Sth with a good attendance. Plans were made Tor raising money for war work. A short program and a social time was enjoyed. Mrs. Sarah Guy and Jennie have returned to cheir home after spend- ing the winter lu Toronto. Mrs. E. Lawrence of Toronto vis- ited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pallieter last week. Mrs. Alex. Morrison of Brampton to 'keeping house for her son, War- ren. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cameron and daughter. Joan, of Colltngjwood and Mr. and Mrs. Win. Kerton of Toron- to visited with Mr. and Mrw. Louis Kerton on Sunday. Pte. Robert Talbot spent the St. John's VV.M.S. Meeting The Easter Thank Offerin,; meet- ing of the W.M.S. was held In the Sunday School room i>f the United Church on Friday. April 16, with a large attendance of members and visitors. The meeting opened with the- Call to Worship by Mrs. Armstrong, fol- lowed by hymu, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". The theme of the program was "Africa for Christ" and was taken by Mrs. Moore. Mre. W. .1. MacMillan. Mrs. McFadden ui<l Mrs. Heard. A duet was suns by Mrs. J. Stewart and Mrs. Black- burn. Mrs. Rumball of Prlceville Pre by'teriau Church, who was the guest speaker, was introduced. She took a" tur text, 2nd Corinthians 4: 5. and gave a very interesting and complete account of her work among Korean people In Japan, which brought out the realization of the .itnsit need of more and more mis- sion work for the pagan millions of the world. Her address was enjoy- ed and greatly appreciated. A vote of thanks was moved by Miss Mac- Millan to Mre. Rumball and all others who took part in the pro- gram. The- meeting closed with the ben- ediction, followed 'by a delicious luuoh. Local and Personal "Mrs. Eric Henderson of Toronto spent the week-end in town. Mre. R. G. Holland is spending a couple of -weeks visiting with her sister, Mrs. Anderson at Maple. Mrs. Dyer suffered another heart attack Sunday at the home of her iieter, Mrs. Jos. Blackburn. Cpl. I-van Hendorson, R.C.A.M.C., of Simcoe is on furlough with his mother, Mre. R. H. Henderson. Mr. Maurice Wright of Ecuador, South America, apent a few days last weeJt at the home of hir sister, Mrs. J. W. McMullen. Cpl. Ileen Sunden, C.W.A.C.. Trin- ity Barracks, Toronto was the guest osf Miee Aleda Mitchell over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Best accom- panied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teeter and Mr. and ilrs. Wallace Hamilton spent Friday in Toronto. Mre. R. H. Henderson received a cablegram last week, informing her of the. saie arrival oversea* o her son, Lieut. Eric Henderson, C.A.C. The editor suffered a rehpse from the flu on Monday and is confined to his bed this week. The Markdale Standard, assisted by his sons, Earle and Jim, will publish the paper. Mr. Jas. Winters of Mazweil has received the- appointment of County Road Supervisor, succeeding Mr. D. W. Adams, who ha* held the posi- tion for the past year and a hall. Mre. Alex. .\K-Eadinie received word that her sister. Mr*. Murray Walker of Toronto had passed away Sunday nht. Mrs. 'McEXichnie left for the city on Monday moruiag. -Miss Kieie Fisher of Fort St. John. B.C. visited the UASI two weeks with her parents, Mr. aud Mre. Geurge Fu>li-r and lel't last Friday for B. C., visiting at Sudbury with her sUter, 'Mrs. V. Hall. Gangsters are accused of muscling in on meat. It must be admitted that there is a lot of muscle in today's tough stakes, no matter who put it there. week-end at the home of Mr. Levi I>u.-kett. Bates and Maddocks FUHtKAL CHAPEL !24AvinuiRd. K 14344 Toronto, Ont. K O e i ; t. L 5 Kovk .Mills Ladiea' Aid will meet at ill* houae of Mrs. Ned. Croft ou Tueiiday, April 27, 1^43. Born on Sunday, April 18th at the Markdale Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hargrave, the gift of a son. Congratulations. Mr. Jim Cargoe of the East Back- line was in this neighborhood buzz- ing wood for some of the farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell spent a day with friends in Markdale. Mr. Clayton Belts of Proton was a recent visitor with his brother. Mr Cecil Betts. wife and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Misner of Brampton called on friends here one day last week. Messrs. John and Fred Hargrav s,pent Monday in Markdale. FLESHERTON AND ROCK MII1 BAPTIST CHURCHES Frank B. Keys Pastor Presented Courier With Gift Of Money. During the past winter Mr. Alex. McEachaie underwent a severe facial operation in a Toronto hos- pital which hae kept him from as- suming his duties as courier on R. R. 3. Ad a token of Cheir apprecia- tion of his services the patrons pre- sented him with a substantial gift of money and the following address: "It was with sad f&elings that we learned of your ill-health and that you would not be with us for some time. We have enjoyed our aisoi/:- atione with you, and appreriated the faithful and obliging service which you have given us in the past. We ask you to accept this gift ms a. token of the esteem in which you an held and we trust that your health may eoon be fully restored so that you will be with us making you;- rounds a.guin. On be-half of the families living oil rural route 3, Flesiiorton. Signed: Roy White, R. Alien, U. Irwin, L. Tatbu-t aud A. B. Cuard. Won 5600 Travelling Prize Home Threatened Fire seriously damaged the re:,!- deuee occupied by Mr. Harold t'nw- cett, opusite ilcTavish'i garage, when the floor and wall behind the cook stove had been completely eaten througj, by the flames and sevtra. items of wearing apparel also de- stroyed. The fire was discovered by a neigabour Mr. Arthur McDonali. at about one a.m. when he noticed ioKe escaping and witu iae asaisi- ance of jus sou- iii-law, Norman Scarrow, used a hose at the bait shop to good effect while the lire truck was making iis appearaucv. They used a few pails of water ana soon had the fire out. Mr. and ilrs. Fawcett and family were in Owen Sound for the evening and did not arrive home for an hour or so after the fire was discovered. A serious chimney fire occurred a: the residence of Gordon Long Mon- day morning and despite the fact that the fire truck ran out of gas and there was no permit to purchase more gas. the blaze was extinguished without causing any damage. Miss Alice Armstrong won the $iO> Travelling Scholarship of Queen's University in the final year of her Theological course. Alice is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Armstrong of Meaford and resided in Flesherton with her uncle. Mr. F. H. W. Hickiing, for some years previous to her entry into. Queen's. -Shi 1 is a sister of Mis* Dorothy Armstrong and Armstrong of F'.esherton. Eastern Star Officers Are Installed APPRECIATED Cir.ARErTKS L.A.C. Earl Ottewe'.:. wi'h the R.C. A.F overseas, sends the f->lU;\sinjr note to Flesherton We'far Lensue which speaks for itself: "Many thanks for the third !-->t of cigarettes received from you. I've also received a few copies of The Advance. I'm quite sure that all the boys who are remembered by you, feel as grateful as I do. a: i) also that the people at home are -"oing a lot to keep us happy over here." The Grey ("hapter 17<1. Orde-r of i the Eas:.-.-n Star, Flesherton, me- , mi Monday -v~n:ng with P.W. Mat- ron Sister \\T.'..\ Br-ad^y of Toronto pr^-ii.!)iiiir OV*M- ihe installation of I officers. She v;i- a^sitMed by P.W M.. Sister Euii:.-e t'i.;;;:i:! is Marsh-' al. The following r^ffieert- were in-! -al>,| fur shir* y.-iir: \V. M.i' "': Si-tt r I.*i'.a Walker: Associate Mat- ron. SUur Eva Fttsher: Assoiiia'-- Patron. Jar* Oilman: Cond'i : r-e-. ! -ess. IVToihy Sawyer. Secretary, 'mily Darsjave'i; Treasurer, Mary Phillips. Ciiapla-n. Mary Bellamy; .\arshal. Eunice Co:.r:i:i: Ada. Irva Clark; Ruth. Mary Bra.iey; E s th.v Laura Marshall: Martha. Vesta Col- aan; Electa, Hatti.' Collinson. \Var- di-ii. V. i-a Girbson; Senciuel. Mae Fisher. A Rift was presented by tV- Chap- ter to Retinna \V. Matron. Mrs. Kapp. and :o ;he incoming \V Mat- ron, Mrs. Leila Walker. Mrs. Wm. Jamieson Passes Wednesday The death occurred on Wednes- day afternoon of "Mrs. William Jamieson of Portia w district, la Markdale hospital in her sixty-sixth year. The late Mrs. Jamieeon wa hristened Ja-ne Hill and -was born ,md raised in the Portlaw district. The late Mrs. Jamieson is gurvtv- e>d by her husband, William Jajnie- son. who is in very poor health and by her adopted daughter, Mrs. Aus- tin Hill of Osprey. In addition her mother, Mre. Isabella Hill, Is still living and is in her eighty-seventh year. Two brothers. L>u.ifi and. Robert, and a sister. Mia. George Young, all of Maxwell, survive. The la*.* Mrs Jamieson was be- loved among the residents of the district who held her in very high --:"!!. She was a very active member of the Zion t'uitwd Church and will be deeply missed by the members of that church. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon. April 16. from the home of her brother. Mr. Robt. Hill, when her paetor. Rev. Dr. G. L. Mercer of Maxwell conducted the service. In- terment wae made in the chapel at Flesher'on. Th.'se who attended the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Robt M< - Ma.ster and Mr. and Mrs G.-' M. -Master of Brantford; Mrs. I Mv-Master of Caledonia: M:-(-. L. Sheardown and Mary of To- pontO; Mr and Mrs. J. J. Jamieson and Don of Toronto. The pallbearers were Messrs. Thos. Blakey. Art. Wilson. Per^y M.-Mulii'ti. Roy Lyons. Wilfred Mc- N'a'.ly. Fred Plantt. The flower bearers wre- V^lrna I'onron. Marian ("I'uroti. Isabel Valda and Birdie , al! nieces of tb Death Of Mrs. G. 0. Hill When you ''get into a groove" you move faster, but you don't get any- where except to the end of the groove, BORN MARGRAVE At Markdale hospital on Sunday. April 18th. 1943, to Mr and Mrs. Fred Hargrave (nee Irene Humphrey I the gift of a son John William. FLESHERTON SERVICES Church Service 11 i.m Suuity School If o'clock ROCK MILLS PRVTCE** Sunday School 2.30 p.n Church Service 3.30 p.m. EASTER SPECIALS Easter oupht to create within every individual a desire to attend Divine Worship in commemoration of the Srlorious triumph of the Risen Christ. In a day when darkness and chaos threat -n o engulf the world, hu- manity needs the assurance and hope which the knowledge of the reserec- tion affords. Specials in Sermon and Song will be features of the Services in Baptist Churches on Easter Sunday. Flarno-irraph stories and object talks will be given in Sunday School for the boys and girls. Annual Business Meetings Flesherton, in the Church audit- orium Wednesday, April 28, 8 p.m. Rock Mills, in the Church audit- orium, Thursday. Anril 29. 8 p.m. Those who go for a ride on a gall- on nd :i half are likely to find it nivong the short and Dimple pleasures of the poor motorist. Future Events Mrs. K. A. Sinclair of Dundalk will entertain at a trousseau tea for hfi- daughter Monday. April 26th. from ;t to 5.30. \V. 1 will hold a progressive eu- chre, ill G. B. Welkin's Wednesday. April 2S. co mine n fins at S.30 p.m. (i.Mid prizes. First class tinje assur- ed. Everybody Card of Thanks 'Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fawcett wieh to express their gratitude and thanks :D Mr. Arthur McDonald and Mr. Norman Scarrow, tire depart- ment and others for t-heir quii-k re- s-pvuse and splendid work in saving l heir home from destruction. FLESHERTON DANCE APRIL 23 Dance at the Fraternal Hall in Flesherton on Friday. April 23rd, ^o commence at 9.30 p.m. to the music of Murray Simmons' orchestra. A hi? night of fun. Admission: 35c. FORMAL, DAuMCE On Tuesday. AprU 27th, to the music of WILUS TI'PPLVO and lite orchestra. Town Hall. Dundalk. (Drees: Ladles. FORMAL; Gente. Optional). Ad- inisakm. $1.00 per person. DANX^E At 'Maxwell on Friday, April 30th, in Orange Hall, spon- sored by the Women's Institute Proceeds for war work. Musi*- pro- vided by Fourth Line oro-heetra. A<1- 35 cents. Lunch Include.!. Card of Thanks Mr. Alex. Mi-Eui-htiie wishes to thank his patrons of Rural Route 3 for tlieir expression of good will i:i their recent generous gift oi money. Their though tt'uliu-ss in ihw regard is more than appreciated. hlesherton United Church Minister: REV. G. KEITH McMILLAN Service* will be held as follows o- Sunday: 11.00 JH. Worship, Kle*herton. 12.16 p.m. Sunday chool, FWb trton. 8.00 p.m. Sunday School, Oylon 2M p.m. Worship, Ceylon. 7.30 p.m. Vesper Serriee, Ftoto rtoi. The t-iidde-u pass in.: of a well-lov- : -.v:i'- j anil in.ith--r. Mrs. G. Oliver Hi'.'., whi.-h .n-.'u-r.'.i a: her home, S-.-k"< >: . -.uii- :i^ .1 ^-s-vnus shook to her fami'v ; ,:i i ': n itv \l-h.Miih -. ' .^njoy'Tis ' ' - '' y i-= > alth TP- . :;'. Mre. H :: was ^^ins about as ISUa! an.! p:.i-'-i:!i.- h-r i -i<*,'mary - for the s] an. I su:iiriir A daush'^r of Mrs. S- w. '.'. and :h>' lai' 1 .I;ini-. S, >\v '.'. h" d^i-eased was born near Mark- da!.' and -.V-K -n her i:!rd year. Sh* wa< married to !I.T -i.'w sorro \ : 'ii.l ::i l:<i>ii and THU \-ars ' -.i-n- to this locality whert- Mr. Hill had l)>en .iiiasiM -n 'arming until :ir.' yea re :i.-o wti.'M rh^y retired. FVv rhe '.a--T v.>ai-s -Ivv had rftided on the Fourth Lin" of St. Vincent wher" M:'-;. H: '.!' ii^iiihborly kind- ness and hospitality will long be re- 111 ^iii be red. More WHS a home-lov- insj nature and it is there that eihe will be m<x5t kcoiily missed. She was .1:1 a: -.'ii'lam of Meaford United Church. Survivinc ai-- eleven children: | Lome. Reginald. Harold. WfTbert. Karl, all of Meuford: Alvin of Ham- ilton and Keiine-th of Toronto; Myr- tle. Mrs. Wilfred Smith, of Owen Si'und: V-'ra. Mrs. Wesley Gil-mom of Toronto: Ruby. Mrs. W. Fred Smith, of Barrie. and Mies Eleanor at home. Besides her mother, there ar two brothers and four sisters living: Ri.-hard of Euphrasia, and J. P. Sewell of Flesherton: Mrs. : '' Ga>wley. Mrs Geo. Cooper, Mr-i. Havid Anderson and Mrs. Lee- lie Harper, al! of Toronto. The funoral eervi.-e was held at her late residence with Rev. B. n-i!;i>r. assisted by Rev. Wm. Howey off tola ting. In twin .-nr was made at Lakeview Chapel. Six sons. Messrs. Ix>rne, ! Reginald. Harold. Earl. Alvin and ! Kennet'h were the pallbearers and the- three sons-in-law, six daughters- [ In-law. four grandchildren and two | naphe-ws carried the floral trfb-utes. Meaford Express. Maxwell United Church REV. GEO. L. MERCER, B.D., DJ). Minister SERVICES OF WORSHIP 11 a.m. Eugenia. 3 p.m. Wareham. 8 p.m. -Maxwell. Card of Thanks Mrs. Donald Campbell and fam>!ly wish to express their gratitude and appreciation of Mends and neigh- bors for their many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy In their recent bereve-ment. EASTER FLOWERS Order your Easter Flowers ear'< from W. A. Hawken, phone 17.