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i VOI,. 63; NO. 10 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1943 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publisher* Smith Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith ol Flesherton celebrated their goldt. wedding anniversary on Saturday July 26th. Their family observed the occasion and honored them by entertaining over 150 of their man ; , j friends at a picnic and sapper i Memorial Park, Saturday afternoon. July 24th. The marriage of this widely knowi' and esteemed couple was solemnizei by Rev. E. S. Rupert in the ist Parsonage, Flesherton. Mrs Smith was formerly Martha Kenn edy. They have been life-long resi- dents of this district. After theii marriage they settled on a farm at Rock Mills, then known as Rockvalc. Later they reired and moved to . Flesherton where they now reside. '.Following a program of sports watched with interests by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, tne family and friend assembled around the supper table, which was decorated with a three- tier anniversary cake and bouquets of summer flowers. Prior to the cutting of the cake, Mr. F. B. Key- minister of the Baptist Church of which the celebrating couple ar. valued members, payed tribute tr them and expressed the congratu!;' tiohs and best wishes of then- friends. All the living children were pre sent with their families: Mrs. A. A McLean, Priceville, and their five sens, Edwin of London, Wesley of Rock Mills, Laurie of Cam? Dcberl N.S., with-the RCASC. Ross of Mills and Delbert of Toronto. Tiu children of a daughter, Violet, who passed away in 1930, were present All save three of the seventeen grandchildren attended, those absen' being Doris Taylor of Toronto, Joar. Smith of London and Dean Smith, ; Pilot Officer with the RCAF. As well as receiving many gifts fron' friends, Mr. and Mrs. Smith wer< presented by their family with gift: of gold. Telegrams of congratula- tions were also received. At least a dozen guests were over seventy years of age. The Advance, along with a hos of their friends in the village am' surrounding district, wish this est- i.nable couple many more years o' happy life together. (Rock Mills Reporter) Many friends here will join in ex- tending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith of Flesherton, who recently celebrated their 50th wedd- ing anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Smith resided on their farm here for many years and were very indust- rious and progressive citizens and were held in high esteem by thei friends and neighbors. They were always willing to assist others anr were upright and honest in all then dealings, which won for them tht highest -espect of all. Mr. and Mr? Smith were hard working people and rr.adfc a beautiful and- happy home v.-.iere they raised their seven child ren to manhood and womanhood The old farm home/ is now owned and operated by their second eldest st.n, Wesley. A few years ago Mr and Mrs. Smith retired and moved f'> Fleshertrn, where they have en j \ved a well-earned rest. W tru? they may be spared to enjoy man} more years of health and happines in the evening of their lives. "An honest man is the noblest work of God." HUNT KEITH Standards uf white gladioli decor ated Donlands United church for th; marriage on Saturday everting, Jul> 31st, of Marie Leila Keith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walker Keith Greenwood Ave., Toronto, to 2nd Lieut. Stanley Myers Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Hunt, Ceylon. Rev. R J. Irwin officiated, with Miss Jeai Wallace at the organ. Soloist wa: Jack Nicholson. The bride, given in marriage bj her father, wore white embroiderc faille taffeta with long basque, ful skirt and fingertip veil held by i Juliet cap edged with gardenias. She wore a necklace which was hei father's gift to her mother on their wedding day. Her bouquet was white orchids and bouvardia. Mat- ron of honor was Mrs. Doris Doug- las, and bridesmaid. Miss Iva Bell. Mrs. Douglas wore a pink silk jersey with high neck, long bodice and shirred skirt. Miss Bell wore a blue silk jersey in the same style both with Dutch caps of matching mater- ial, and bouquets of pink roses and blue larkspur. Melville Hunt was groomsman and ushers were W. White, R.C.A.F., and E. 0. Linn Q. O. R. At Malloney's galleries, the bride's mother received in turquoise street- length dress with black hat and cor sage of yellow roses. The groom's- mother, who assisted, wore a dusky pink and navy crepe ensemble with corsage of gardenias and cornflow- ers. The young took their wedding trip to Ottawa, the bride travelling in a tan tailored suit with matching accessories. They will reside Toronto. to was groomsman, and the ushers were Cpl. Dick Stewart of St. Hub- ert, Que., Shelburne. and Dr. Burt Priot of BATES BROWN* A quiet wedding was solemnize< on Saturday, July 31st, at 4 p.m.. a' the United Church Parsonage, Flesh- trton, uniting in marriage Margaret Audrey, younger daughter of Mr* "ml the late J. - J. Brown, and Jannet Harold Bates, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Bates, New Lowell, will Rev. W. VV. Wallace officiating. The bride wore a two-piece rosi dress with brown accessories and a shoulder corsage of Sweethear roses.. She was attended by her sister, Inez, who wore blue with navj accessories and a corsage of Sweet heart roses. Watson Rowe, New Lowell, friend of the groom, was best man. For the reception following tht ceremony, which was held at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs Brown wore black sliee'-. accentt with white. Mrs. Bates, mother r the groom, assisted, wearing nav; and white. Attendants at the wedding suppei were cousins of the bride, Misse Leola and Muriel Graham of Mar! dale, Mrs. Mary McMullen pourtn; tea. Gifts, to the bride, a gold locket to the bridesmaid, a gold bracelet and the best man, a leather ,bill foTV After a short trip, for which th bride chose a tan dressmaker, suit the couple will reside in Hamilton. in PIPER COLLINSON The marriage of Miss Margaret Dargavel Collinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Collinson, Ceylon, t< Sherman Angus Piper, R.C.A M.C . son of Mr. and Mrs. Ro.v Wilson Piper of Ceylon, took place in Christ Church, Markdale, on Saturday after- noon, July 31st, with Rev. C. 0. Pherrill of Dutton officiating. The bride wore a long gown t.f chenille organza over taffeta, finger tip veil, and carried a sh iwi->- of rose's, orchids and st*phanotis. Mis;- Frances Collinswn, maid of honor fot 'her sister, was frocked in ros? crepe and Miss Barba*i Beaumont of To- ronto, bridesmaid, chose blue. Their hats and shoulder veils matched the'' frocks, and they carried garden flow- ers. L.A.C.,Mac Pwnean of Descron- Letters From Soldiers May I say "thanks" again for all the cigarettes and copies of The Ad- vance received from you. May and June cigarettes and 10 copies of Tht Advance have arrived this month Like myself, I feel sure that all the hoy s remembered by you more than appreciate your thoughtfulness. You are helping a lot to keep us happy. Milford Piptr. Received the cigarettes last night and really appreciate them as there have not been many coming through for some time and they are becom- ing quite scarce around camp. Don MacMillan. PTE. J. H. LEHMAN Pte. John Hedley Lehman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lehman, Toronto who has been overseas since Decem- ber, 1942, with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, as a driver of ar army work shop on wheels/ He is a grandson of Mr. Jacob Williams of Eugenia. Dobson Reunion And B rthday Par y A very enjoyable day was spent a. the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Dobson 12th line, Osprey Township, on Mon- day afternoon, when sixty of ht friends and relatives gathered at four o'clock in the afternoon, the oc- casion being fhe celebration of hei 80th birthday on August, 2nd. Al her family were present, except hei daughter, Mrs. Ben Ridges of Mar- mora, who was unable to be present Those from a distance were: Mrs Robt. Tyson of Glen Alda, Mr. an Mrs. Clarence Ridsdale and family c Conn, Mr. and Mr? Alex. Buchanar and family of Mt.. Forest, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Tyson and daughter ol Toronto. Mrs. Dobson wa presented with a lovely vase of baby roses and maider hair fern from the Providence Wai Workers, and many other gifts frcr her family. All gahered together and went back to the prairie where basebal was played. About six o'clock lunch was served on the lawn by Mrs. Dob- son's grandchildren. A few of thi neighbors gathered in the evening and dancing was enjoyed. cigar- Thanks very much for the ettes which arrived today. George McFaddt F. R. Oliver Majority 1959 Have just received cigarettes dat- ed May 19th, 1943. Thank you ver\ much for thc-m. I wish to say that that they are certainly appreciated. Carl Teeter. Have received cigarettes which come so regular. I don't think i have lost any packages yet. Had a letter from Bill Welton saying h> had finally landed, so here is hoping we have a get-together soon. Thank- ing you all kindly again. Fred Patton. SHERMAN PIPER GRADUATES FROM MEDICAL SCHOOL (By Ceylon Reporter) Ceylon friends are glad to know that Pte. Sherman Piper, younges sx>n of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Piper, has* been successful in completing hi course in medicine at Toronto Uni- versity, and graduated on Friday last at Convocation Hall and will interne in the Western Hospital, Toronto. A year ago Sherman enlisted as a private in the Canadian Army Medi pal Corps and was then enabled to complete his course, with the provi- sion that he would be available for Medical Officer's duties when com- pleting eight months as an interne in a hospital. The last three years of Sherman's course has been taker in two ye-arj, with very few holiday*, nnd he is to be congratulated on the iuccss he has achieved. Best \vi<h- cs iro with Dr. Piper in hi* dties. RATION NEWS According to a ruling of the War- time Prices and Trade Board, bee 4 rings may operate, but every farmiM slaughtering for a beef ring, must register with the Local Ratio i Board at Flesherton and must col- lect meat coupons, at the rate of 1 coupons for each 2 Ibs. of meat front the members of the beef ring at th. time of the delivery of the meat These must be sent at the end of eac^ month to the Local Ration Board at Flesherton. Also all farmer mem- bers of a beef ring must register with the Local Ration Board. A number of memibers of beef rings, as well as operators of beef rings, hav. not yet registered It is- essential that this be done at once as inspect ors will be making a checkup in this district within the next few week> and the full penalty, as provided by the law, will be imposed on anyom who has not registered. If any fur ther information is required, yout local representative will gladly givi you every assistance. All "canning sugar coupons are no<- valid. The August and Septeirobti coupons became valid on July 26t';- All coupons will expire on Sept. ,10. In Memoriaro MAG BE In loving memory of ; dear daughter and sister, Haze Marjorie Magee, who departed thu life August 7th, 1942. Jwst when your life was brightest. Just when your years were best. You were called from this world 0' sorrow To a home of eternal rest; The flowers we jrftice urfcn you' grave May wither and decay. But the love for you who sleep bene*th Shall never fade away. Loving remembered by Fath Mother. Sister and Brothers. Just a line to say hello and than!- you all for the parcel I just received I want to thank all who work am try to get such swell parcels ovei here. I know how much they art appreciated. I really enjoyed tho 'e chocolate bars. I have received all trie parcels that have been sent ( far. Thank you all for the trouble taken in sending the parcels. Edgar Doup* Dear Editor:- Received another paper today, so am writing a few lines to let you know how I Apprec- iate it I've received the April. May r.d June papers so far. so I think that's pretty good. It's sure nice ti have the paper, as it has all tht news from around home. The For- esters have arrived in E" I think they'll like it as well over here as in Camp Borden.. I like it here better than in Petawawa. Th- people here use us CaiHtdiaiM real >ve!l. I was up to see Glen (hi.- brother) and Charlie McWillian from Ceylon on a week end atbout month ago. I spent a seven- ' leave in April at- Edinburgh, Scot land, and I sure had a fine time, expect to go on a nine-day leave the first of August. There are plent 1 of amusements over here, dances and shows. Ted Croft Dear Editor:- Just a few lines t. let you know that I am O.K.. I n ceived two papers this w<y v " first. They were old. but I srun K'ave them a going-over. We are i; a nice town now, living in houses. : sireat* treat to what I have been ar 'stumed to. We are going on scheme tomorrow, so you know <" ?ky will be our roof. Received a b ; parcel from home today, so ' eat a little more than hard tack thi: time. I met a lot of the boys from around home when I was in the Holding Unit. I have had a few thrills, but have been lucky all th time. I got up the other morninv at three when the air raid alarn went. s o I h;u! to sit quiet and lister fcr the all-clear. Not so nice whe' you can hear the planes. I get my leave in a month and am going bacl t. Scotland again. I had one weel up there in a nice place. Glen Croft South Grey again returned Far- quhar R. Oliver, native son of Arte mesia Township, to the Orrtarii Legislature for another term, a the election on Wednesday. The ma- jority of Oliver is estimated at 1.95'J Oliver led right from the time tin first returns were made, Flesherton giving him a majority for the first time. His majority 34 the last elec- tion in 11)34 was 1,299. It was the lightest vote in three successive elec- tion campaigns. ; Harry Nixon, leader of the Libera Government was elected, but seven o: his Cabinet ministers were defeated The standing of the parties at 8 a.m. on Thursday was: Progressive Con- servatives elected 38, C.C.F. 33, Lib- erals 14, Ind. Liberal 1. Labor '2 doubtful 2. As no party will have a working majority in the new Legislature, it i.- expected that the Conservative and Liberal parties will unite to form s government, with the C.C.F. as thi official opposition. Miss Agnes Macphail, who repre- sented Grey-Bruce at Ottawa for ; number of years, was successful i: East York as a C.C.F. candidate, witi a majority of over two thousand Northern Ontario returned a solid !i.- of C.C.F. candidates. Following is the vote in South Grey as compiled by The Advance. It is subject to correction: ARTEMESIA Caref't Colgan Olivei Orange Valley 39 39 Flesherton 14 22 Proton 4 37 Ceylon 8 26 Priceville 16 25 Vandeleur 24 14 Eugenia 28 27 Poitlaw 1 24 134 214 Majority for Oliver 317. 52 e; 41 87 12! 5' 87 1; 531 Caref't Colgan Olive- Hanover 461 2(54 61 .' Majority for Oliver: 232. I Card of Thanks We wish to express our gratitud 1 and appreciation of the kindness o fi irnds and neighbors expressed ii many ways during our recent ber c-avenicnt and for the heautifu floral offerings. Mrs. Robt. Clark and Family Caref't Colgan Olivei Durham 120 337 30: Majority for Colgan: 35. Careft Colgan Olivei Flesherton 21 65 121 Majority for Oliver: 56. OSPREY Caref't Colgan Olivei Feversham 21 37 5i 12th Line 9 4 11 Singhampton. 5 46 3 Melntyre 10 15 .47 Badjeros 12 17 34 Rob Roy 12 17 3-i Maxwell 11 5 8! Wareham 13 15 47 Hatherton 7 14 18 92 249 38? Majority for Oliver: 136. HOLLAND Caref't Colgan Olive: 17 15 18 24 24 11 107 Majority for Colgan: 86 82 134 45 70 55. Strange that every tirue a German offensive goes haywire, word get around tht it ws Hitler'* brair. child. Fairy tales used to begin wit! "Once upon a time ..." Now main of them begin with "Owing to wai conditions . . . *' PROTON Caref't Colgan Oliver Cedarville. Hopeville 25 17 US Swinton Park 18 34 13t Ventry 12 15 fil Separate School .... 3 8 61 Copeland's. 17 7O 2C Glennie's 15 :!! Proton Station .... 9 25 & 84 184 47:' Majority for Oliver: 289. EUPHRASIA Caref't Colgan Olive' Merrifield's 17 22 19 Duncan 14 21 2f Heathcote 28 36 3C Caesar's 6 35 21 Kiniberley 20 40 6r Rocklyn 18 72 ,V Cherry Grove 12 47 41 Goring :. 8 95 4f Wodehouse 8 16 3! 131 384 30f Majority for Colgan: 76. Caref't Colgan Oliver Markdale 90 216 114 Majority for Colgan 102. Caref't Colgan Oliver Dundalk 27 173 150 Majority for Colgan: 23. GLENELG Caref't Colgan Oliver 10 25 10 54 11 51 27 30 97 183 87 107 73 73 7s 418 Majority for Oliver: 235. BENTINCK Careft Colgan Oliver 13 19 13 28 79 38 18 35 243 Majority for Oliver: 10 23 48 51 29 4 30 21 216 13. 32 58 51 48 32 91 65 84 256 NORMAXBY Caref't Coigan Oliver 44 94 63 44 27 4 Lfl 294 Maority for Oliver: 217. 10 62 14 6 30 8 21 159 M 178 67 67 46 47 42 511 EGREMONT Careft Colgan Oliver . 12 . 11 . 34 . 31 . 11 . 10 109 74 12 52 16 24 20 198 Majority for Oliver 396. Total Vote 2010 3233 Oliver total majority: 1959, one pollto hear from. It is expected his majority will be over 2.000. 73 .'1 162 104 89 75 594 511)2 with FORMER SOUTH GREY VOTE The 1937 election in South Grey fought out between Hon. Far- ouhar Oliver. Liberal, and Dr. Brad Jamieson of Durham. Conservative. In the concluded campaign. Mr. Oliv- er again was a candidate and E. A. Colgan of Markdale was Conservat- ive candidate, and Miss Helen Care- foot, also of Markdale, was nomin- ated by the C.C.F. The results of the 1937 vote is as fallows: Conser. Durham 810 Bentinck 502 Glenelg '. 336 Egremont -T55 Normanby 467 Euphrasia 568 Artemesia 384 Dundalk 208 Markdale 302 Chatsworth 85 Flesherton 134 Osprey 443 Proton 342 Holland 548 Neustadt ... .. 39 Liberal 219 615 495 745 617 464 746 164 177 106 127 568 659 483 157 8,002 Oliver majority 1.299. 7.301 Future Events KEEP DATE OPEN Keep this date, August llth, 1943, open for the Women's Institute of Flesherton. who arc srponsoring a dance on the tennis court ! n Memorial park in aid of the Navy League. Music will be supplied by the CKNX Ranch Boys of Winsham. FROLIC AND STREET DANCK Monster Street Frolic and Dance in Markdale. Thursday. Aug. 5th, sponsored by Markdale Rotary Club. 10 Booths, bingo, etc. Rufein Kirk and his orchestra for round and square dancing. Free floor show bv Ken 3oble's Entertaine-*. Luck-y draw for breakfast suite, china tea set, comforter, occasional chair, bed- spread.. Frolic, dance, floor show booths, etc.. in doors in case of rain. Proceeds for benevolent work of the Rotary Club.