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VOI,. 63; NO. 19 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1943 W. H. Thurston & Sen, Publisherg * *" I /. My First Doy In The Air Force Well, I giuess you peopk back home would like to know what it is like in the R.C.A.F. I think it is fine, and know that if you were with me you would think the same. I will try and tell you what it is. hke on the first day. I enlisted at Owen Sound with the mobile recruit- ing unit, and was given my ticket for London, as that is the recruting centre from which they work. I made a very early rising (5.30) on Thursday, as I had to motor to Hanover and catch the train for Lon- don at 6.58. It was a very beautiful morning, and my thoughts were of the life I was leaving and wondering what was in store around the corner. I met a couple o* the 'boys from Owen Sound, who enlisted at the time I did, so began to become acquainted. A change in train took place at Palm- erston, and at Stratford we changed again, and had to wait an hour and hatf, during which time we walked up town, to put in time. We arrived at London at 11.46 and went immed- iately to the recruiting centre in the Bell building, which is one of Lon- don's newest and largest office build- ings. After reporting and giving certain information, we had dinner and then went to a Dr. Wisrner on Queen Street, and had our chests X- rayed. By this time there were 22 of us and we all X-rayed O.K. It sure is a great feeling .lifter being checked over thoroughly and then your final R-ray report i nega- Mve, knowing that you are a fit man and not liable to "pop" off on a moment's notice. We reported back at the recruiMn,; office and were given a train ticket with which to leave for Toronto at 7.30. It was now 4.00 o'clock, so we decided to see a show. Leaving the show about 7.10, we had .only time to gut a few fish and chips to eat on the train, and then run about ten blocks, just making it. Among our gang of men (22) there are about IB of us married, and we sat around in the coach together, talking af the positions we had left in civilian life and nur wives and families. The chap sittinig next to me mentioned having a sister at Dundalk and then I began to see what a small "world it was after all. It was Jack Secley, who had a butcher shop at Maxwell, go we have been churning together ever since. Incidentally Jack is join- ing the R.C.A.F. as a chef. It is a real treat to meet some one from around home in a group of aipiparei.t strangers. It was 10.45 when we pulled into Toronto Union Station, and were met by two Service Police, who phoned for a truck to take us to Manning Depot. It arrived an hour later and by that time we were all becoming tired and hungry. We were taken to the barracks and paraded to the mess hall, and what a meal they gave us! There was soup, meat, potatoes and L-A.C. Bill Stephens Was Honored By Frienls (By Stephe's Corners Reporter) A large number of friends and neighbors gathered in the Maxwell hall on Wednesday evening, Sept. 39, to honor L.A.C. Bill Stephen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stephen, who was home on leave. An address was read by Mrs. John Long-heed and the pre- sentation of a wrist watch and: purse of money waa made toy John Ixnigh- eed and Ray Pedlar. Bill expressed his appreciation and thanks to his friends for the gifts. Bill returned to Toronto on Thursday, but has since received an extension at his leave and returned Friday to visit his par- ents for another week. WM. POOLE BROKE HIS LEG IN FALL FROM WAGON (By Lady Bank Reporter) Mr. Win. PooJe 'had the misfortune to fall from the front of a load of hay, lighting on the tongue of the wagon, resulting in the large -bone in his leg ibein.gr broken Mow the knee. He was rushed at once to the Markdale hospital, where the limb was iplaced in a cast. Mr. Poole will be laid, up for some time. Born RLCHA/RD6ON At Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Home. Fleaherton.on Thurs., September 30th. 1943. to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Richardson of Flesher- ton, a son. TYSON To Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tysoi., Fevorsham, Onit., on Friday. Oct. 1st. 1943, the ghft of a daughter. Rosemary Jane. pudding, also tomatoes on the table, plenty of butter, sugar and believe it or not, a large bowl of marmalade. Well, after this feast was over, we were given (bunk numbers "id blank- ets, and by the time we rolled into bed it was 2-30 a.m., ana Tiiyoe we weren't tired! Now, all this occurre 1 in one day, not a week, so you can see how smoothly they have this <ystem working. They feed about 4.000 men in a room four times as larpre as our skatin'g rink, in about ,wo hours' time, and everything runs liko clockrwork. Unless you could see it, you cannot imagine how col- losal it 's. It U now Saturday morning and I h.-.vo met" a'' f^w more boys from home. Evison Wilson has a bunk close to mine, also Jimmy Hill, who used to -work for rrugh Bailey at Dundnlk. Just a few minutes ago along came Jack McMulleii and Joe McWilliam of Ceylon It is becnm- iirg quite like home already, sec-ing these familiar faces. I will close now and be ready for a few of bhp usual "needles" given all men on joining. Wu received our full set of uniforms the second day at the Depot. --HAROLD BEST (P.2 72865 > No- 1 Manning T.Hpot. Toronto Bride-to-Be Honored By Her Priceville Friends (By Priceville Reporter) Mondy evening a presentation was held at the home of Mrs. McLachlan in honor of Miss Marie McLachlan. bride-to4>e. A very pleasant evening was spent by friends and neighbors. Mr. Neilburt McKenzie called upon the bride and voiced the purpose of the gathering 1 . Mr. Pradey Irwin read the address and Miss Violet Storehouse presented her with a handsome purse of money. All join- ed together and sang "For she's a jolly good fellow."" Marie, in a few well-chosen words, thanked one and all for their gift and good wishes. Her many friends here wifh for her joy and happiness. SECTION MAN GOES TO ALLAN PARK (By Ceylon Reporter) Mi. Ken Bates, son of Mr. and \ Mrs. Rdbt. Bates of Prot-or Station, has been transferred :s th-st man on the Allan Park section. Ken has been assisting Mr. Fred Marshall, aection foreman at Ceylon, for the past ftve months. His many friends at Ceylon ! and Proton Station wish him success in his new position. Pen And Pencil Set Given To ^.C. 2 Jim Thurston A pleasant social evening was held in the town hall on Thursday even- ing last in honor of Aircraftman Jim Thurston, who was leaving Saturday to report at an east coast port. Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald and Miss Elma Hamilton provided excellent musac for dancing. Jim was present- ed with a flne ocn and pencil set by Mrs. Wallace Hamilton on behalf of the people of Fksherton, while Mrs. Frank Teeter read the address. He expressed his appreciation of the gift and it would be a reminder while he was away of the people back home. 5th Victory Loan Objectives Are Set Objec've Objec'ive Pop. 4th V.L. 5th V.L. The Fifth Victory Loan canvass is just around the corner, commencing on Monday of next week. Octofber 18th. The objective for the County of Grey has been set at $4,000,000, the largest objective in any of the loans to date. However, in the last loan Grey County raised more than this amount and it is firmly expected that the objective will be exceeded once again. Canvassers have been appointed in all municipalities and are ready to go ahead full steam. Artemesia, Osprey and Flesherton will have the same canvassers as in the fourth loan: Edgar Betts, H. W. Kernahan, G. A. McTavish and J. A. Richards. Already applications for bonds are coming in at County Headquarters in Owen Sound, as follows: Bentinck Township $10,000, Keppel Township $10,000, .Holland Township $6,000, Dundalk $2.000, Dundalk Hydro $500, Euphrasia Township $4,000. Proton 1911 $40,000 $70,000 Euphrusia 600 2107 2559 2094 North Pt. Bentinck .. Normanlby Artemesia Osprey 1990 CollingwM .. 3215 Glenelg 1350 Egremont .... 2090 Holland 1<>63 Koppel 1829 Sullivan 1890 St. Vincent .. 1900 Derby 1-306 Euphrasia South Pt 1457 Sarawak 545 25,000 55,000 60,000 95,000 70,000 110,000 40,000 75,000 55,000 56,000 55,000 60,000 46,000 50,000 20,000 40,000 80,000 100.000 100,000 80,000 120,000 46,000 75,000 56,000 55,000 55,000 50,000 45,000 50.000 20,000 Exterminating Rats Rats ara having a hard time to exist at the home of Mr. Ths. Sle<i in town. They corae to the house ex- pectipg to find a haven of rest from the coming winter storms, but they found a very cold reception awaite'! them. Eleven rats were caught Sun day and Monday of this week, eight on Sunday and three on Monday. It is interesting to note that on Sunday three of bhe eight rats were caught at one time in one trap. We were not informed whether or not Mr. Sled had his rat catching formula patented but. wo know that scores of >eople would like to know how \j was accomplished. Hanover Dundalk .. Flesherton Durham .. Markdale Neustadt Moaford Chatsworth '366 Thornbury 775 Sh. Lake , 311 30,013 ?1, 000,000*1,000,000 3174 275,000 375.000 46,000 40,000 145,000 75,000 25,000 W),000 30,000 (55.000 10,000 706 402 ... 1937 .. 771 .. 433 ....2722 60,000 40,000 166,000 85.000 30,000 00.000 30,000 65,000 10,000 11,586 $!H)0,000 $1,050,000 0. Sound .. $1,700,000 $1,745,000 County Sp. .. 75,000 75,000 * t FUNERALS TOTALS 54,604 $3.675,000 $4,000.000 Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pocock of Kev- ersham wish to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Margaret Ella, to James Howard Thurston, cf the R.C.A.K. son cf Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Thuraton of Flesherton, the mar- riage to take place at a later date. Card of TTanka We wish to express our apprecia- tion to the friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness of iiur mother and sympathy extended :>t the time of our bereavement. The Park Family. Card of Thanks :VTrs. Oor-.. Best wishes to express her gr.ititui!.' and appreciation to her friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses "x.presaed with cards, flowers and treats while she wns in the MarkdaJe hospit' 1. In Memoriam BROWN In loving memory of John J. Brown, who passed away October 10th, 1938. There is a link ,ieath cannot sever, Love and remembrance last forever. Lovincily remembered by Wife jtwd Daughters. /V'rnten-tly Jimiay Cromwell IB eekJng a divorce from his mililion- wife, but not from her fortune. Genoe Stevens Rv. H. P. Charters officiated at the wedding in St. Cyprian's Angli- can Church, Toronto, on Sept. 25th at -ttven o'clock, of Elsie Irene Stevens, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevens, Palmerston Gardens, and Arthur James Genoe, R.C.A.F., only *on of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Genoe, "Rosedene." York Mills, and grand- >'-n of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gi?noe, Fesherton. Standarsd of peach gladioli formed th" background for the; bridal party. RATION NEWS Revisions have been made in the value of the coupons for honey, mol- asses, corn syrup and maple syrup. The molasses and honey rations have, been doubled; maple syrup has been increased from 12 to 14 oz.; cane, corn or table syrups have been in- creased from 12 to 14 oz. For jam, jellies, marmalade and canned fruit there is no increase in the coupon value. The D coupons may be ex- changed for Vz Ib. of sugar per cou- pon. One D coupon is now good for one standard section (1 Ib. net) of comb honey; or 12 fluid ozs. (1 Ib. net) extracted honey or maple syrup; or 20 fluid ozs. (1 pint) of molasses; or 14 fluid ozs. of corn syrup, cane syrup or any blended table syrup. Coupons D4 and D6 became valid on September 30th instead of Oct 14th. Coupons D6 and D7 will become valid on November llth and from then on two coupons will become valid every Jour weeks. Maraschino cherries have now been removed from the list of rationed foods. Honey producers may seJl direct to consumers but coupons must be col- lected. Effective Oct. 1st, honey pro- ducers must collect ration coupons whon selling to retailers. Farmers and others producing less than 2,000 Ibs. of honey annually must register at once with the Local Ration Board at Flesherton and each month send to the Secretary of the Board at Flesh- erton a report of the sales for that month, along with the coupons coll- ected. Those who produce more than 2,000 Ibs. per year must register with the Ration Administration office. 110 Ontario St.. Kitchener. Ont. All can-ning sugar coupons are now valid and will remain valid until fur- ther notice. Sugar coupons Nos. 1- 17 are valid. Nos. 18 and 19 will be- come valid on October 14th. Butter coupons 28 to 31 arc valid. Nos. 32 and 33 become valid on Oc- tober 14th. Meat coupons Nos. 17 to 20 are now valid. Preserve coupons Dl, D2, D3. TV' and D5 are valid and will remnf*- valid until declared otherwise. An Old Calendar An interesting old calendar wa presented to The Advance by Mrs. Levi Duckett. It wag for the year 1902 and had been given out from The Advance office to paid-in-advanc* subscribers. The calendar had been placed in a trunk that year by Mrs. Duckett's parents* Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Binnington and it was found while &he was looking through the tnink at old documents. NOT ONE NOTE OFFERED AT LOCAL AUCTION SALE Mr. Harold Best held a very suc- cessful auction sale last week. The sale netted him almost two thousand dollars, and an interesting fact is that, despite terms offered, not one note was given to pay for stock and articles purchased. This is about a record for this class of sales. Farmers and others who intend selling any of the rationed commod- ities for which D coupons must be given are required to register, ac- cording to E. J. Farley, reginal sup- erintendent of rationing for West- ern Ontario. Among these commodities are jams, jellies, marmalades, honey, apple, mtiple and honey butter; can- ned fruits, molasluw, corn syrup or maple syrup. Producers are divided into two classes, those who produce less than 2,000 pounds annually and those who produce 2,000 pounds or more. Those who produce less than 2.000 pounds register with their local ration board anil file a monthly report on the number of coupon,-! collected. They must return to the local ration board D coupons and other ration docu- ments received. D coupons 'or the rations used by the producer and his family need not be returned. Producers of 2,000 pounds or ARRIVED OVERSEAS Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Adams last week received word that their son, Gunner Jack Adams, had arrived safely overseas. Jack enlisted al- most a year ago with the Artillery and took his training at Brampton and Petawawa. Gnr. Peter Dow, an old Fles-herton boy also arrived over- seas* a short time ago. WEEK END SERVICES IN BAPTIST CHURCH The week end .anniversary services in the Baptist Chuech were a splendid success. An excellent attendance greeted the strong and" stirring ser- mons preached by Rev. C. H. Schutt,. D.D., Toronto, morning and evening on Sunday. Special music was pro- vided by the mixed quartette of St. John's United Church and duets were offered by Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Key* Over seventy were entertained on Monday evening at "Fellowship Niirht." An interesting program and bountiful refreshments were en- ,'is>yed by all. Heslip Ellis A wedding took place in Trinity United Church, Collingwood, when Winona, only daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. Victor Ellis, formerly of Kim- berley, was married to L.Cpl. Jack M. Huslip, sn of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hei-lip. Rev. W. J. H. Smyth of yier.heim officiated. The bride wore a model of blush ivory satin. Her veil, falling from a Juliet cap, extended inio a short train. She carried a shower of tiny white chrysanthemums and mauve orchids. Mrs. Arthur Haines of Clarksburg was matron uf honor and Miss duyrcne Hammond bridesmaid. Their frocks were of romance pink brocaded taffeta; they wore matching Juliet cap.-; and carried nosegays of pink, mauve and white baby chrys- anthemums. The bridegroom was at- tended by Mr. Aithur Haines of Clarksburg, and the u.s-hers were Mr. D. C. Ketcheson of Toronto and Mr. Stuart Ellis of Port Hope. The wedding music was played by more register with the nearegt branch Mr. Grigg Shanahan, church organist. of thc Ration Adm i nistra tion. Branch. Given in marriage by her father, the wors a Princess gown of white satin, headdress of white ris-s fid floor-length veil of white mbroidered net. She carrier! u bou- a'it of Sweetheart roses and gladioli tals. Mrs. G. R. Cooper her only it:<-n'.laiit, wore a gown of orchid t-.!>! over taffeta halo of pink roses ind tulle veil and bouquet of red o'l's and gladioli petals. Ronald r - 'itlo. R.C.A.F., St. Thomas, friend if the grooni. wns best man and Mr Prank Steven?, brother of the bride. vA Mr. Phillip Cnx, brother-in-law f the groom, were ushers. FT the reception, the horn' <>f the N'Ho's parents WR prettily df<vnted ''"i antuinr> flowers, where Mr.. ot"ven=, mother of thc bride, received wiring a two-,p;ece dress of Ohnrcli- ill h!tt" crcp". matching hat and cor- es in Western Ontario are organized in Kitchener, London and Windsor. These producers open a coupon hank account and forward monthly reports t.o the branch where they are reg- istered. Trucks may carry passengers to church or any other religious cere- mony, unless recently announced re- visions of Wartime Prices and Trade Hrni'd regulations. Except in cases of cmergancy n truck must go riirect- v to its destination. All wasteful and unnecessary travelling is ta'boo. Purposes which are considered wasteful or unnecessary include e operation of a vehicle for pleasure, or for carrying passencers except when the truck is being operated for traiifiorting jroods, or to go to or "*-"> of pea-li gladioli rvtaK j return from a placa of recreation or For n sh->rt motor trip north, the entertainment, a sporting event, a -j.In florineii a two-piece dress of "8 ven blue wool, brown accessories. nr secial gathering. If a truck is transporting goods passen- n pqu'rrel choker, and corsage W'-'s may vide in the caib. Talisman roses. . Movements of lloivy from the j producer to ttie cort'siimer will be More than a uurtr of Canada's , facilitated by the adjustment in the fh'iUsts have unlisted in the armed value ef P. ration coupons. Effect- service?. ive Septemlwr 30, one coupon is good for one pound of honey, double for '-he initial value. Five coupons are now valid and it in expected that this will permit consumers to purchase quantities in larg sized containers.The public has been caut- ioned that supplies are no greater than they were at the time of rat- ioning and care shoul be used in fashing coupons. Consumers are be- ing asked not to spend coupona un- less they really need the goods. Flesherton Stores will be closed on Wednesday Nights jcommencing Oct. 6th, and will con- tinue Thurday half holiday ..-**