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.Wednesday, October 6, 1943 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE i r THE Flesherton Advance Published on Collinffwood Street, Flesherton, Wednesday of cuch week. Circulation ever 1,100. Price in Canada $2.00 per year, when paid in advance $1.60; in U. B. A. |2.5(i pe r year , when paid hi advance (2.00. P. J. THURSTON, Editor P R I C E VU L L k Mrs. Lauchie McKinnon spent a couple of weeks visiting wit* friends in Toronto. Mrs. Jim Sturrock spent the week end in Toronto. Miss Almeda Hincks, who has spent the past five months in Quebec pent last week here. Mrs. Bill Hill of Fergus spent last week with her mother, Mrs, Hector McLean. Mr. and -Mrs. Dick Carson, Mr. an< Mrs. Alex. Carson and Mr. and Mrs Gerald Magee spent Sunday a Paisley. Mr. Elmer Neun svpent a couple o: days in Toronto nnd attended the funeral of his uncle. Mr. Geo. McLcllan, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Hinds of Niagara Falls spent the week end with his wife here. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Sims and Miss Nellie McLean spent the week end in Toronto. The Y.P.S. held a social evening at the home o* Mr. Prcp Sims, when a Tery enjoyable time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Bill McKenzie and family of Dromorc spent Sunday with the former's parents. Mr. Rumball, Toronto, spent a few days with his brother here and took ervices at Hanover on Sunday. EUGENIA Mes-s. Jim and Eddie Hargravc of Toronto and Miss Muriel Carruthers of Weston attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Park and remained for the week end. Mrs. Edgar Dobson, huaband and Uoreen, visited her father, Mr. Wm. Poole, in Markdalie hosptal. Mr. Poole suffered a broken leg and Is improving nicely. We understand that Mr. Bob Ward of Kimberley has purchased the pro- perty of the late Alex. Carruthers. Mr. and Mrs. Fratik Cairns and Mrs. J. Cairns and Shirley attended the funeral of the late Mrs. McDonald at Priceville Sunday afternoon. Mrs*. H. Forester of Toronto spent the week end at her home here and attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Park on Friday. Mrs. Pinkerton, Mrs. T. Stewart and Mrs. C. Boyce are spending this week in Collingwood. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Campbell, Mr. and Mr. Ray Pedlar, Mr. and Mrs. Dare Genoe, Mrs. Wilfred Magee, Mr. Duncan Williams and Mr. John Ma- gee attended the funeral of the kite Mr. Thos. Bradbury at Thornbury on Saturday. The late Mr. Bradbury was a resident of this community some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Genoe accom- panied Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Genoe of Ceylon to Meaford and visited with relatives on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Hislop is visiting with Miss Minnie Graham : n the Valley. Miss Lottie Graham spent a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Phen. McConnell, near Meaford. MAXWELL AK>rt Seeley and his mother have moved to Maxwell, having bought the property of John Poole. Mr. Blakey is moving to the farm where Mr. Seeley has ibt-en living. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duckett on Sunday were: Mrs. Ed. Talbot and Mcrrin of Warehani, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belts, Helen and Harold of Rock Mills and. Mr. and Mrs. Norval Belts of Eugenia. Miss Jean Ross of Toronto apenl the week end al her parenUl home. Pte. Robt. Winters spent the week end with his parents. We are pleased to report Mr. Fre<l Ross recovering from an attack of pleurisy and pneumonia in Markdale hospital. BUCKINGHAM 8TH LINE OSPREY Mr. Wm. Moffatt is spending the next few months at Maxwell. Mrs. P. J. Somers and Naomi of Mildmay and Misses Kay and Helen of Orangeville spent the week end at their home here. We arp sorry to report Mr. Harry Heathcote ill in Collingwood hospital, also Miss Lois Williams on the sick list. We wish them a speedy recovery. Mr. D. Stephens spent a day with his sister in Colling-wood recently. Congratulation? are extended to Mr. Earl Maxwell and Miss Eleanor McKenzie, also to Mr. Everett Talbot and Miss Laura Porteous, who were recently married. 1 Mrs. J. Crawford, Mrs. J. Ottewell and Mrs. F. Hale spent an ifternoon recently in Collingwood. The Fevcrsham Agricultural So- ciety Fall Fair is being held Wednes- day and Thursday of this week. Sunday vsitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ottewell were: Mr. nnd Mrs. John Coulter and daughter, Joan, and Mrs. Bill Ottewell of Wiarton, Mrs. Ed. Armstrong a nd Carl, Colling-wood. Our sincere sympathy is extended fo the bereaved family of the late Mr. fi. Park of Eugenia. General Geo. C. Marshall, U.S. Chierf of Staff, has been made com- mandcr-in-chief of all Anglo-Ameri- can forces wherever operating, by land, sea, or air and to put into vic- tory the plans made at the Quebec conference. Mrs. Bruce Taylor and friend, Miss Commodore, of Toronto visited last week with Mr. and Ms. H. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Davidson spent Sunday with friends at Mclntyre. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Mullin. Ger- aldine and Arthur, <pent a few days the past week with friends in Toronto. * *'. Miss Hazel Cameron, R.N., and Mr. Gordon Cameron have returned to Orangeville and Toronto respectively, after holidaying with their mother and brothers here. Several from the community and others interested, met and spent last Wednesday afternoon cleaning the cemetery grounds. A great improve- ment was made and it is planned to complete the work later. The ladies served lunch in the church. Pte. Gilford Mullin of Chatham spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Mullin, Bruce and Elmer. Mrs. W. J. Conn visited with mem- bers of her family in Toronto last week. IN SOUTH AMERICA Miss Helen Graham, elder daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Graham of town, has been transferred from the office of the British Legation at Panama, Central America, to similar duties in Baranquilla, Venezuelo. South America. Thornbury Review- Herald. ROCK MILLS Beautful fall weather. The farm ers have most of their corn and roots gathered in ind are now busy doing the fall plowing. Mrs. RoU. Clark, who has been in Collingwood with her daughter, is spendng a few weeks at the home o. her son, Mr. Dick Clark. Mr. Ned Croft made a business trip to Mt. Forest Monday morning. Threshing is all completed in this neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newe'll spent a day last week in Owen Sound and attended the fair. Mrs. Ken Walker left last week for Mar.io, B.C., where her husband is now stationed with the Army. Mrs. C. Littlejohus of Flasherton visited with her father, Mr. Jim Rus- gell and sisters, Ruth and Eleanor. Congratulations to Mr. Hverette Talbot and Laura Porteous, who wore married on Saturday, Oct. 2nd. Mr. Thos. Whitmore of Durham visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. New- ell and Mr. and Mrs. H. Falconer of Euprcnia. We extend our yincere sympathy to the Park family of Eugenia in their bereavement by the passing of their dear mother. Visitor* at the home of Walter Russell over Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Ken Teeterand son, Donald, of Vandeleur, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Ottewell, Mervy and Jean. It used to be that an optimist was a man who went to the grocer. POULTRY WANTED ATTENTION' I'ARMKRS- NV1C \VII,L UK PAYING TIIK 1 1 If, 1 1EST MARKKT 1'RICK DURING TJIK WKEK. FOR AU, KINDS OF K)\VI< FOR THE THANKSGIVING MARKET. THURSDAY WILL HE THE LAST BUYING DAY FOR GEESE AND DUCKS FOR THE THANKSGIVING MARKET. Flesherton Creamery & Produce Limited Phone 66 Angus Avis, Manager BAPTIST CHUKCH SERVICE The minister will be in charge of the Fireside Service at 8.00 p.m. on Sunday in the Baptist Church. Mrs. Keys will conduct the service and be the speaker at Maple Grove this week. Rock Mills School Grade Harvey Atkinson 76. Grade 7 loan Belts 68, Don Smith 48, Allen Belts 47. Grade 6 Irene Porteous 89, Gor- don Helmkay 66, Myrtle Betts 55. GradCc 5 Lawrenqe Dobson 87, Goldie Atkinson 52, Bobby Bette 52, Shirley Partridge 48. Grade 3 Clayton Porteous 82, Redge Dobson 79, Leslie Porteous 65. Grade 2 Murray Betts 75, Ken- neth Smith 69, Ethel Betts 67, Flor- ence Wilkinson 60. Grade 1 Jeanette Dobson 80, Lois Helmkay 80, Ivan Betts 50. Numbers are percentages; No. on roll 21; av. attendance 20.9. JVIrs. F. J. Seeley, Teacher. VICTORIA CORNERS Miss Laurene Bannon of Toronto spent a day with her uncle and aunt, Mr. niid Mrs. Milton Bannon. Mr. and Mrs. Rabt. Ludlow and little son, Jimmie, of Royal Oak, Midi., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nich- olls, daughter Janet, and son Gerald of Haztl Park, MieK., visited at a recent week end with Bob's nnd Mrs. Nicholl's parents, Mr. and .Mrs. George Ludlow. While here, the latter party attended the birthday party in honor of the 70th birthday of Frank's father. Many from Inistogt! attended an- niversary services at Proton Station United Church Sunday afternoon. Mr. aid Mrs. Ernie Strwart visited on Sunday with hitter's parents, Mr and Mrs. Jas. Linton. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Gallagher and Mrs. Harry Acheson motored to Markdale on Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Acheson mid Lois. Mr. nnd Mm. Russell Patterson and sons of Allendale visitod Mrs. Patter- son's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Acheson, on recent Sunday. Guidon anniversaries* arc the re- sult of couples goinj* fifty-fifty. The Salvation Army Home Front APPEAL THE HUMAN TOUCH ON THE HOME FRONT 1,357,489 Canadians materially bene- fttted from the personal services of The dalvation Army last year in its Maternity Homes and Hospitals Old Folks' Homes Prison and Police Curt Work Children's Homes Children's Summer Camps Missing Friends' Servic* Free Labour Service Men's Hostels IN WARTIME. te girl or young woman alone in the city faces new problems and perils. To her. The Salvation Army offers understanding, com- passion and practical help. The receiving and maternity home* of The Army keep open door. Last year, 17,187 women received its care. In itg hospitals there irepe 1M37 birth* and 8,611 operations. This is only one phase of the many-sided work of The Salvation Army on Canada's home front. To the needy, the homeless, the afflicted, The Army brings material aid and spiritual hope. YOUR dollars make this possible. The work MUST go on. Chairmen of Committees in the following places: FLESHERTON K. G. BetU. MARKDALE T. S. Cooper TOWARD A BETTER WORLD Funeral of Mrs. R. Park Was Largely Attended (By Eugenia Reporter) A sad gloom was cast over this community when the news spread of the passing of Mrs. Richard Park in ier 74lh year, at her home in Eugenia. She passed away five weeks from the day of Ihe dealh of her son, arlcs. and about the same hour in the morning. She had been ill the past few weeks, but it was not thought the end was so near. The late Mrs. Park was a good neighbor and friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed, es- pecially in the post office and store. During her illness she was tenderly cared for by her younger daughter, Margie. She is survived by two sons, Russell of Flesherton and Jack with a Tank Corps overseas, and two daughters. May in Toronto and Mar- ie at home, one granddaughter, Gwennie, and a grandson, Roy. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Beaton, who was with her at the time of her death, and Mrs. Bruce of Santa Mon- ica, I'M! it", also four brothers left to nveurn her lass. The funeral was held from Eugenia United Church on Friday afternoon, where a large gathering of friends was present to show their fast re- spects. Owing to the illness of Rev. Westcott, Mr. F. B. Keys of the Bap- tist Church, Flesherton, conducted the funeral service and delivered a very comforting message. The choir rend- ered the anthem "Forever With The Lord." and "Son of My Soul" were the hymns used. The floral tokens were many and beautiful. The pallbearer* were: Messrs. Fred Jamieson, Fred Pedlar, Ernest Proc- tor, Ray Genoe, Roy MacMillan and Calvin Boyce. The flower bearers were: Alice and Annie Tudor, Gayle and Yvonne Genoe, Jean Boyce and Irene Phillips. Relentless death, how swift it comes And bitter grief imparts, It takes our loved ones from our homes But never from our hearts; But as the years roll wiftly by Whatever b our lot, As long as Ife Rnd memory last They'll never be forgot. Mrs. Hector McDonald Passes at Priceville (By Priceville Reporter) It is our sad duty to report the passing of Mrs. Kate MacDonald, which occurred peacefully in Durham hospital. She had been in failing health for some time, but was only in the hosptial for ten days. She was in her 76th year. Her huaband, Hector MacDonald, predeceased her by thirty-two years. Ths family left to mourn are one son and three daughters, namely: 'Alex. of Weston, Jessie (Mrs. Craig) of Toronto, Katie (Mrs. Wilfred Pars- low) of New York City; Annie (Mrs. Mountain) of Philadelphia. Mrs. MacDonald was the third eldest of a family of eleven. Surviving members are: Sarah (Mrs. MacMillan) of Winnipeg, Emma (Mrs. Dowley) of Lettobridge, Alta., Neil and Hector of Edmonton, Alta., Allan *f Seattk, Was;h., Dtmald of Winnipeg and Colin of Priceville. Other members who passed on were: Annie McLach- lan, Chrstina (Mrs. Bernard) and Lachlan. Deceased was of a cheerful disipos- ition and had sterling Christian qual- ities. She was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and many will enjoy the memories of happy visits in her home Her man- ner and smile will never be forgotten. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Oct. 3rd, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church and was very largely attended. Her pastor, Mr. Paul Rumball, gave a very comfort- ing message. She wa an active life- long member of the Presbyterian Church and always attended whe able to do so. Interment was made in the old cemetery, Priceville. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Al- lan, Alex, and Innis McLean, John McFarlane, John McDonald Jr. and Colin D. McMillan. Beautiful floral tributes bore silent messages of love. Though absent for the present, she has only gone before, A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for others' needs; To her beautiful life there came an end, She died as she lived, everyon's friend. PRICEVILLE UNITED CHURCH World wide Communion Sunday was observed last Sunday morning. A good sized congregation partici- pated, and also Communicants' class of 1 12 was received by profession of faith into the church membership. The Sacraments were also observed at the Salem church and a class of 13 was received into the church by profession of faith and one by certificate. A box social and crekinole party was held in the Old Durham Road school on Monday evening, under th auspices of the Y.P.U. of St. Colutn- ba. A happy time was spent. Mr. F. R. Oliver auctioned the boxes. Australia is the greatest wool pro- ducing country in the world. What they hear isn't as helpful to our enemies as what they overhear. Jleni'd in nn elevator: Did ho tnke his hard luck like n man? Friend: I'll sny he did he blamed it on his wife. .. IflTICE TO THE HOLDERS OF DOMINION OF CANADA 5% BONDS DUE AND PAYABLE AT PAR OCTOBER 15, 1943 AND 4% BONDS DUE OCTOBER 1 5, 1 945 (which have been called for payment at par on October 1 5,1943) Your holdings of these issues conversion may be arranged SI? *! ffT^J^fSS du ""9 h Victory Loon with Victory Loan Bonds dated November 1, 1943. Bonds of these issues will be accepted at a price of 10014% in payment for Fifth Victory Bonds. This your Victory. Loan with your Bank, Trust or Loan Company from whom details are available. DEPARTMENT OF HNANCf