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'SWjje /l^lj^rh*^ %i^mMA VOL. 63; NO. 51 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, MAY 24. 1944 W. H. Thurston & Son, PuWishere Young People Met A very successful young people's rally for the district of South Grey was held in St. John's United Church on Monday evening. Most of the Young People's Unions were repre- sented, in all 115 being present. Supper was served at 6.30, and many complements were passed as to the excellence of the meal. The local W. A. was in charge. Mr. R. Watt, Holland Centre, had charge of a sing-song, which was much enjoyed. Elgin Cook, Chats- worth Y.P.U., president for the area, presided, and the Holland Centre conducted worshiv. Miss Ruth Alton of Markdale and Miss Grace English of Oiwen Sound sang solos, and Rev. Mr. Repnolds, Annan, gave a short address on rural vroblems. Rev. N. A. McMurrap, minister of Danforth United Church, Toronto, gave the main address of the evening on the s-uibject "Building." Altogether a very pleasurable and profitable even- ing was spenit by the young people. Exactly one-fifth of those present, or 23, were from the local Y.P.U. Traffic Officer Changed Traffic Officer W. A. Melbourne, well and favorably known here, has been transferred to Aurora and Traf- fic Officer A. O. Ferguson of Aurora has taken his place on the local patrol, which includes Highway No. 6, from Wiarton to Durham; High- w^ay No. 10, from Owen Sound to Flesherton; Highway No. 26, from Owen Sound to Collingwood, and Highway No. 21, from Owen Sound to Southampton. Traffic Officer Mel- bourne has been on this district pa- trol for the past eight years. Tpr. Jos. Little In Italy Fighting With Tank Unit Word was received by his wife at the end of last week that Tpr. Jos, A. Little, aged 25 years, had been wounded on active service in Italy and was in hospital. The extent and seriousness of his wounds were not disclosed to his wife, formerly Doris Magee, who is residing at Ehigenia while her husband is overseas. Tpr. Little has been in the Army almost four years, having enlisted with the 1st Batt. of the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, when it was mob- ilized for active service in June, 1940. The Regiment was converted to Tanks while training at Camp Bor- den. Last soimmer the regiment was sent overseas where training was completed. He had been in Italy for the past six months. Tpr. Little is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Little of Proton Station. Besides his wife, he has a year-old daughter, Donna Marie. He also has a brother, A.B. Lloyd Little, who is serving in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. Word is anxiously awaited by Tpr. Little's many friends in his home community and district, with the hope that his wounds are not of a serious nature. Further particul- ars are to follow by letter. Bom ?9 McLEAN â€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Home, Flesherton, on Sat- urday, May 20, 1944, to Mr. and i Mrs. James McLean (nee Violet McCannell) the gift of a daughter, Elizabeth Dianne. McMULLEN â€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nursing Home, Flesherton, on Mon- day, May 22, 1944, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon MeMuUen of Duncan, a son. FORMER ROCK MILLS TEACHER IS KILLED IN ACTION Word was received with regret in this district of the death of Flying Officer Keith Alexander Hills, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hills, Tara, which occured on Saturday, May 20, while on active service. F.O. Hills taught school at Rock Mills several years ago and made many warm friends by his pleasing manner. Besides his parents he is siurvived by one brother, Ralph, at home, and three sisters, Helen, Marion and Hazel, at home. Much sympathy is expressed to the family in the their loss. Stone ^fih Bridge Built By Woman (By Vandeleur Reporter) Our popular school teacher. Miss Margaret Dawn, took the senior pupils for a nature study hike one afternoon last week. They also did some fishing and sight-seeing along the Saugeen. One of the interesting sights was the stone bridge over the river on the Fitzsimimons farm on the townline. This is really a wonder- ful structure, especially whe" you consider that it is the work of a lone woman in her spare time, over a period of several years without '.lie aid of a single horse or machinery of any kind. It is really a viaduct over 100 feet long and aibout six feet high in midstream, built entirely of stone and has half a dozen arches through which the water flows. In the lower part of the bridge are huge rocks built one upon another with siplendid workmanship, and the surface is covered with flag stones as smooth as a pavement. They were all slid in- to place on wooden rollers with a crowbar. It is really quite a feat of engineering and will long stand as a monument to the thrift, enginuity and perserverance of one of our pioneer women, who was not afraid of work. The builder Was Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons who still lives 'on the faiim with her daughter. Dot. MDME. LILLIAN H. JONES, Soloist "SPRING MISSION" The meetings in Gedarside Baptist Church this week are already prov- ing to be a successful venture. Splen- did attendance is being registered and evidence of interest is noted. Mdme. Lillian H. Jones, Toronto, is the guest soloist each evening this week and next, and delights her audiences with every number. The speakers this week are Rev. H.K.Leary, Rev. C.Cox, Rev. W. A. W-^stcott, and Rev. Mr. Caswell. On Friday evening, Mdme. Jones will tell the story of her life and sing special numbers as well. Naxt weelc, commencing Sunday, Dr. C. H. Schutt, Superintendent of the Home Mission Board of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, Rev. H. Moore of First Baptist Church, Owen Sound, and Rev. A. Imrie of Annette Street Baptist Church, Toronto, will be the speakers. The meetings will conclude in Flesherton, June 4th, and commence at Rock Mills the same dav. Notice of hours for Sunday services are pub- lished elsewhere in tliis issue. O.A.C Graduate Mr. Walter Russell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Russell, graduated from the Ontario Agricultuarl Col- lege at a ceremony staged on Tues- day of last week at the College. Walter now has his B.S.A. degree, specializing in daii-ying. Another brother, Elmer, finished his first year at the O.A.C. Among those who at- tended the ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Best and Miss Ruth Hutchison. Walter graduated from Fleshei-ton High School five years ago and spent one year with the Flesherton cream- ery, and each year worked with a dairy finn at Sydenham, Ont. His many friends here congratulate him on his graduation and wish hian the best of success in his .work. Fire Damages H^me The fine large brick home of Mr. Wilfred Lever, Toronto Line North, had a close call from destruction on Thursday afternoon of last week, when fire almost completely demol- ished the south half of the roof. The fire was under conti"ol in half an hour after help was secured from neigh- bors and a call sent in for the Flesh- erton fire fighting equipment. The hlaze had made considerable headway before being discovered and had broken through the shingles and sheeting in several places. As soon as the chemicals from the village equipment hit the blaze it was seen that the fire could be controlled. The blaze was attacked from both inside and outside the house. Con- siderable damage 'was done to the inside of the building from the effects of water. The fire was caused by sparks from a burned out chimney alighting on the dry shingle roof. It was esti- mated that the da'mage amounted to $200, which was covered by insur- ance. The next day Mr. Lever had a new roof on the house being assist- ed by a number of neighbors. Future Events DANCE AT EUG5NIA At Eugenia Hall 'v. i Fr...,iy, May 2()th, under auspices of L.O.L. 1118. Good music. Admission 35c. Lunch extra. DANCE IN FLESHERTON In the Fraternal Hall, Flesherton, Friday, June 2nd, under auspices of the Hall Committee. Murray Sim- mons' orhestra will supply for mod- ern and old time dancing. Admis- sion: 40c. OPTICAL For .vour convenience D. Campbell will be at the Park Hou.se next Tues- day, May 30fh, from 6.30 to 9 p.m. Eyes tested and glasses supplied. DANCE IN MAXWELL A dune will e held in Maxwell Hall May 31, under the auspices of Stephen's Corners War Workers. Music will be supplied by the Pedlar Orchestra. Admission 35c. Lunch free. Fred Betts, With Navy, Presented With Money (By Portlaw Reporter.) A presentation was held in the Fraternal Hall, Flesherton on Sat- urday night in honor of Fred Betts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Betts, Fourth Line, Artemesia. He enlisted some weeks ago as a stoker in the Navy and is stationed in Toronto. During the evening an address vvas read by Mrs. T^aurie Pedlar, and Fred was presented with a purse of money by Bobbie Stoddart, on behalf of his friends and neighbors. Fred made a reply thanking all for their kindness. District Farmers Sign Oil Leases There is more talk and action in regard to oil leases in this district that reminds one of the activity of 25 years ago, when several wells were sunk in the Flesherton area in a search ,for oil that is believed to hidu under the surface of the ground. Farmers from Bunessan Corners in- to Artemesia Township and Proton Township, including many in Glenelg have signed leases for ten years on the oil rights on their fanns. In- cluded among the most prominent farmers who have signed leases is F. R. Oliver. M.L.A. The promoter of this project is E. Boilgau of To- ronto, who has been securing the leases. Mr. Boilgau is reported to have stated that the-e is no lack of funds behind the project. The farm- ers have been promised that some drilling will be done within a year. A sydicate from Toronto drilled several wells in and around Flesher- ton 35 years ago in a hunt for oil and some gas was encountered. Two wells were sunk and blown on the farm of Mr. Chris Thomson in Flesh- erton and another on the east bftck- line, where favorable signs were dis- covered, but no oil found. The drill- •ng wa.s commenced through a find O'f high grade crude oil seeping into a well behind Mr. F. G. Karstedt's store in town, now owned by the Co- operative. The water from the well was from then on unfit for use and was abandoned and filled up. It would 1)c fine for the district if oil was discovered, as many claim that it should be found in this area. Bazaar At O-D.R. School The pupils and teacher of the Old Durham Road school held a bazaar on Friday evening last which netted some $31.90 for the Junior Red Cross. The articles were mostly do- nated. Those remaining were auc- tioned by I. B. Whyte. Miss Tenn Hutchinson is teacher in the school nd she and the 13 pupils are to be : ^ngratulated on the success of their efforts. Believes In Reforestation (By Van<k'leur Reporter) Mr. W. A. Webei- of the Valley is one man who believes that the forest resources of Canada are not inexhaustible, that wa should have rtforcstation, and that every vale and liillside, not suited to cultivation, should be growing trees. This year Mr. Weber planted 6.000 trees on his farm and last spring set out 2,50ft. They were secured from the Government Nursery at Midhurst. Hydrd Consumers Receive Rebate On MoLithly Bills Flesherton Hydro. Electric users are being given a substantial re- duction in the charge for consump- tion of electricity. The Hydro Elec- tric Power Commission announced some time ago a refund of 20 per cent to subscribers for electric serv- ices in Flesherton. It was left to the local Commission as to how the sui'plus was to be divided. It was decided to give consumers of dom- estic power a i-efund on a two-month basis and if the refund is greater than that amount, the billing will be on a four month basis, therefore the consumer will be billed on August 1st. Power and demand meter bill- ing will be on a three month basis. If the metered power used at the time the meters are read is greater than the refund, the difference will be paid by the consumer. There has not been any reduction in the rates to the local Commission paid the past several year^, but they will be reduced in the future if con- ditions warrant.. The refund is very welcome to Hydro users in the village and they will look forward with pleasure to the absence of bills for the next three months. OTTAWA NEWS LETTER Outsicie Publications Getting The Edge Declaring that the education of Canada's youth depends largely on the presentation of adequate in- formation on public affairs Premier George Drew last week strenuously objected to the dumping of outside publications in this country "on a basis- which gives them special ad- vantages over our own publications." "The periodical, the daily and the weekly press will determine the fu- ture course of Canada by the extent to which they keep the people of Canada adequately informed," said the Premier. "'I do not think we should seek to keep the idea of others out of our own country but I do think we have our own ideas placed before our own neople." The Premier said he was stai'tled by information he had received on the results of a questionnaire to senior high school students. Only 22 per cent of them knew the Provinces which originally constituted the Dom- inion of Canada, only 52 per cent knew for what Sir Frederick Banting had been famous and only 4 per cent knew anything of Sir Arthur Currie. Flier Still Missing Following news received last week that their gon, Sergt. Bob Banks, was missing in action, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Banks have received furthei- partic- ulars from Bob's Wing Commander. He states that the Halifax bomber went out on the niight of May 8th on a trip over Belgium and when they failefi to return by eight o'clock lext morning, or any word received of them having landed at another air P'-rt, they were reported as missing. The entire crew was missing, which led the Wing Conrniander believe that thety had come down in occupied ter- ritory and that there was a good chance of them being prisoners of war. It is hoped by the young air- man's many friends that such is the case. Colored Slides To Be Given By John F. Clark Jchn F. Clark, Provincial Lecturer on Horticulture, will address the Flesherton Society. Monday evening •n the Town H:ili. at 8 o'clock. Mr. Clark was the Sipeaker last November and again on this occasion he will show slides and address the meeting on "Trees, Bulbs, and Home Plant- ing.'' Mr. Clark's slides are beau- tifully colored and he always provs to be a more than interesting speak- er. The public is invited. There will he no charge. Scientist believe that insects have the power to reason. If they haven't, will someone please explain how a mosquito can find that only hole in the mosquito netting on a dark night? TRADE VITAL TO PROSPERITY New phases of the Dominion Government's intensive plans for post-war prosperity in Canada have been revealed by Hon. James Mac- Kinnon. Stressing export trade as vi- tal to agriculture snd industry, the Minister of Trade and Commerce says Federal authorities are working now to see that "the markets of war ara replaced in the largest possible meas- ure by the more enduiung markets of peace." Citing the export credit plan, which will be Used to help stimulate sales outside Canada, Mr. MacKinnon an- nounced expan'iioB »f the Dominion's Commercial InL^-iiigeiiee Servioe in other countries, creation of an Inter- departmental Committee at Ottk'Wa to work for favorable trade conditions^ He also favored a strong Canadiaix merchant marine after the war ?o that the Dominion will not be depend- ent on shipping of other nations to carry expoi-t products. Last yeair- Canada's exports exceeded $3,000,- 000,000, more than twice that of any previous twelve months. During 1943« the Dominion became the third largest trading nation in the world, Mr. MacKinnon says the Govern- ment is already active to retain. Canada's big markets in Britain and the United States after the war, while at the same time developing iws- sibilities of farm and industrial sales to Central and South America, Europe, the Orient and elsewhere. The outcome of measures being taken, he felt, will go a long way to assure "an enduring and e.'cpanding pros- perity for all our people." He em- phasized that Canada is using all its influence to have world tariffs lower- ed. BANK WOULD SUPPORT CREDIT EXPANSION Post-war development of Canada's primary and manufacturing indus- tries and foreign trade also held the spotlight for a time before th< Coinmons committee on banking aw commerce. Graham Towers, Governo of the Bank of Canada, told the coi. mittee that, if it would help, he won' not hesitate to favor currency :â- .• credit expansion by a central b:', Mr. Towers advocated a po;it-v. taxation policy which will :'. : courage outside investiiicii;: .' nor destroy privajte initiativ.- terprise in building Can.i.!..' Another development of a . " ' nature, important i,o ma: ;• C •.. was the Governiucnt anr.o ..â- . that the Dominion will hi; : years, at three per cent i;,u '. per cent of the cos'l ;:â-  homes throughout Canada. ' ' bined with other niiv.l .-.r..! â-  housing pix)jects aided by the minion Government, will not stimulate employnnenf 'â- â- ;] alleviate the housing shortag* : is an important element of the ernment's broad plan of low( J- torest rates and easier credits 1 rll as a means of assuring post-war ros- perity. Hbmes built under this plan would rent or sell only to persons in the lower income groups. "SPRING MISSION" in the BAPTIST CHURCHES SUNDAY, MAY 28â€" Rev. C. H. Schutt, D.D., Toronto Flesherton: Cedarside Church 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Rock Mills: 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 4â€" Rev. John Lucas, Wingham Flesherton: Cedarside Church 11 a.m. and 7.32 p.m. Rock Mills: 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. SUNDAY. JUNE 11â€" Rock Mills: li a.m. and 7.30 pjn. Speaker to be announced. Services also every evening at 8.00 p.m.. except Saturday. (Please clip for reference) GOSPEL WORKERS' SERVICES FEVERSHAM The Sunday morning service, May 28th. 11 a.m., will be addressed by ft speaker from the Ontario Temper- ance Federation. Commencing Sun- day, June '1th, revival services will be conducted, with Rev. A. Moor's of Sydenham, as BSrangeliat. Special singing will be providtjl. Servicea each night excepting Saturday at a o'clock p.m. â€" C. J. McNICHOL, Pastor.