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Flesherton Advance, 28 Feb 1945, p. 5

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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, February 28, 1945 > Ik .>♦ - to *ri FEVERSHAM Mr. and Mrs. G. Bby. Marion and Mrs. Donaldson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Eby at Barrie. Mr. and Mrs,, C. N. Long left Wed- nesday to visit a week with memibers of their famUy at Hamilton. The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyter- ian Church met laat Wednesday af- ternoon at the home o(f Mrs. Howard MoKee with a good attendance. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. C. iPrancis. Mr. John Speers returned after spending a few days with relatives at Ceylon. We are pleased to report Nurse Maud Smith's nephew, Gerald Bris- tow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bris- toiw, Rob Roy, is gettinig along nicely after a critical brain operation two weeks ago in Toronto General Hos- pital. Mr. and Mrs. H. Alexander return- ed Monday after sipending a week with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Colquette in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buckingham of Admiral, Sas&. arrived last Sat- urday to visit with the latter'a sis- ter, Mrs. Jas. Hudson, and Mr. Hud- son. friends at Sunnidale. Mr. and Mrs. Rozell Conn and family moved last week to the vill- age from their farm, lately purchas- ed by Mr. Frank ivlills. They are re- siding in part of the residence occu- pied by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bae. We are sorry to report Mr. George Short is ill. He was taken to the hospital at Markdale on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Montgomery and Carole, Dundalk, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Long. Mr. John Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hudson, Mr. Joe Tate, and Mr. Hugh Davidson, Toronto, spent the week end at the Hudson home and with other friends in the village. Miss Marion Eby spent the week end with relatives in Owen Sound. (Inlenced for Last Week) A succefful Valentine Social was held in the Orange Hall on Wednes- day, Feib. 14th, under the auspices oif the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyter- ian Church. A good time was enjoy- ed by all. Lunch was served. Pro- ceeds of the silver collection amoun- ted to |15.00 to be used for boxes for boys in the armed forces. Mrs. Wilfred Teeter and sons, ICaurice and Jack spent a few days last week in Toronto. Mr. John Speersi returned recently atfer visiting three weeiks with KIMBERLEY L.AX3. Russell Chard had a 4hort leave at his home here on hia way to the east coaat. He had been ser- eral months at the west coast. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weber receiv- ed word of the safe landing of their son, Wayne, overseas. The W.L members packed 14 Eas- ter boxes this week for overseas boys. P.O. Armitage spent the week end with his- family at the home of Mr. R. Lawrence. The W.L met at the home of Mrs. Robt. Chard, Thursday afternoon, 12 being present. All report a good meeting. Mrs. D. A .Graham gave a good paper on publicity. They de- cided to make a quilt before the next meeting and sell tickets on it also to have a St. Patrick's social evening. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Merle Weber, Feb. 13, a daughter. <3uard Ezra Fawcett made a short visit with friends here. 4^^^XK•<"X•<K'<^><K»♦>♦<'♦♦♦♦♦<~^♦>•^♦♦♦♦^♦<~^♦♦»><t♦^^♦♦♦^»^♦>♦>«>♦<^ :; SPECIAL FRONT QUARTERS OF BEEF 18 Cents, cut readly to wrap HIND QUARTERS OF BEEF 24 cents, cut ready to wrap Bailey's iutcher Shop I Phone 47 FLESHERTON, Ont | EUGENIA On Tuesday evening, Feb. 20, the Y.P.U. met in the church basement with a fair attendance. Mrs. Don Carson , Vice-President presided In absence of Miss Craig, President. After the devotional and business topic "What is the Church", which was intersting, she conducted the games, musical chairs, auto blow out, and tag post office, for recreation. On Wednesday, p.m., Feb, 21, the Women's Associaton met at the home of Mrs. Garnet Magee, the President. After the usual devotion- al exercises the business period was followed." The roll call was answer- ed by various items such as recipes, readings, jokes, etc. The Secretary, Mrs. Martin, was instrutced to write to the Dominion Women's Associa- tion Council for further information re enrolment, etc. Letters were read from Mrs. A. Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Boyce, thankiny the W.A. for letters sent them during their sad bereavements. The next meeting will be held on March 14, p.m., at the home of Mrs. R. Mac- millan, who will put on a 10c tea. The meeting closed with the Bene- diction followed by a dainty lunch by the hostess. Mr. Thos. Genoe and son, Eddie of Ceylon visited with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Genoe, on Sunday. Miss Dorothy Jamieson and brother, Wesley, of Toronto visited over the week end with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jamieson. Miss Dorothy Genoe and friend, Mr. S. Sweezie, of Toronto spent the week end with the former's father, Mr. Dave Genoe of Eugenia North. Staff Sergt. E. Hass of Toronto and Mrs. Hass and daughter, Janette of Flesherton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton and Mrs. Blais. Sgt. Walter MoBride of the R.C.- A.F. visted a few days at the Mac- Millan home. Miss Margaret Mac- Millan of the G. and M. Hospital, Owen Sound, also visited her parents, here recently. Miss Mary McKee and Mr. Mac- Carthy, Toronto, are spending a week's holidays with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. McKee. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Magee and daughters. Dale and Gwenda of Max- well visited on Sunday with Mr. H. Tudor and daughters. (Mrs. Wallie Perkins and children have grone to Ottawa where she will join her husband. Mr. Gordon Stewart of the North- ern Transpoi't was a caller at his home here on Monday. His father, who has spent tht? past week here, accompanied him to Toronto. Mrs. C. Boyce and Jean visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Badgerow, 4th bine, on Sunday. CEYLON Mr. and Mrs. /*3- Hales, Brighton, visited the latter's father, Mr. Jas. Mcllullin, Sr., last week end. We hope there may be an improvement in Mr. McMullin's health. The sympathy of this community is extended to Mrs. Anna McMillan and Mr. Fred Chislett, in the death of their sister, Mrs. G. H. Holmes, Owen Sound, who passed away last week in the G. and M. Hospital. Mr. Dave Genoe, East Mountain, visited last Sunday at the home of his brother, Mr. Thos. Genoe. Mr. Attie Whittaker, Toronto, spent the week end with friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Will McCormack of Swinton Park visited recently with Mrs. J. Knox. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Hoigarth and Mrs. M. Irwin entertained their friends to a very pleasant evening of euchre and bingo laat Friday at Ceylon. There were a goodly number present with 10 tables of euchre in play. Those holding the high score were, for the ladies, Mrs. Dave Adams and for the gentleman, Dan- nie McTavish, Flesherton. The con- solation prizes went to Mrs. Carson and Angus Whittaker. The • rizes for the evening were donat< ' by Mrs. Snell. The proceeds of all these Sooials go to the cigarette fund for the soldiers. The soldiers in all branch- es of the services are very great- ful for being rememtbered, as the parcels sent by the different com- munities help 'the boys to feel, the the sacrifices made are shared' by the home folk. Many a full day is brightened when the soldier receives his parcel. Appreciation is ex- pressed to all those who so willing- ly assist to make the social evenings a success. A little over $20.00 was realized last Friday evening. Kindly carry on. Lieut. S. M. Hunt and Mrs. Hunt returned to Toronto last Saturday on their way to Vancouver, after visiting several days with the form- er's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hunt. Dannie McTavish of Flesherton, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Stewart. The many friends of Mrs. Jas. Vause are sorry to learn she is very ill in Markdale Hospital. Her many friends hope for an improvement in her health. Mrs. Vause is a sister of Mrs. James Oliver. O.D.R. dis- trict. Mr and Mrs. John McWilliam and Mrs. Geo. Jaynes are entertain- ing their friends this Thursday evening, March 1st. to a euchre in Ceylon Public School. Proceeds for the soldiers' cigarette fund. Kindly keep this date in mind and be pre- sent. Mrs. Clarence Bartley, Markdale, was a recent visitor svith Mr. and Mr.-;. P. Hunt. Mrs. Anna McMillan returned last Friday, after spending: three weeks with her sister, Mi-s. G. H. Holmes, Owen Sound, who was seriously ill. Mrs. Holmes passed away last Tues- day ill the G. and M. Hospital and the funeral was held last Friday. ROCK MILLS SCIENCE AND THE FARMER By W. D. Tolton, Director of Exten- sion, Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Ont. (Note â€" This is the fourth of a ser- ies of comments by well-known au- thorities, written expressly for the Weekly Press of Ontario.) Can the practical farmer make use of the marvellous discoveries of sci- ence to increase his profits and achieve a higher standard of living for himself and his children? No one will deny that our scientists have Jjeen taking giant steps for- ward. We read daily about startling new discoveries such, for example, as life saving penicillin, as well as life destroying jet propulsion. But about Agriculture? To answer the question we have only to look about us and examine the results of science r our ti'm 't jci ' r â- .;; / it) hand 1 re in > ? a^-risi } «: 'cl :! â- ( ^ays. Tt •, - *'. v.- â- :,-. ^ 1 .V ester dnt-i? /fere mad« pm- sible by the patient cross breeding of selected varieties by Dr. Saunders and the men who came after him and are continuing his work. The elec- tric current which at the turn of a switch floods the stable -.vith light On dark mornings and operates the compressor for the milking machine, the chemical fertilizer which raises the crop yield, and the sprays which protect against insect ravages and bacteria and fungus diseases are on- ly a few examples of science at work on the farm. There are bigger and better things to come. When the war ends Can- adian Agriculture will be presented with many opportunities for develop- ment and expansion, and Canadian farmers must be prepared to grasp these opportunities and make the most of them. This will only be possible if farmers have saved en- ough of their wartime earnings to provide themselves with the tools which they require. Most farms are very short of ma- j chines and equipment. While pro- duction of farm machinery has been drastically curtailed due to the war, the men who build these machines have not been idle. They have been developing new material and plann- ing better machines for peace-time agriculture. New types of labour saving equipment are being invented and tested in order to provide imp- lements which will increase produc- tion and cut down on labouy, On the experimental farms and ai the Agricultural College much work is being done on soil conservation. Tests are carri:J out in laboratories and in thi; J. i . ax order to determine the best -".: 'ilzer combinations for different crops on all types of soils and the most satisfactory and econ- omical way to applying them. Soil erosion is being studied in all parts of the country and specialists in soil conservation are working on meth- ods of preventing the wastage of good rich topsoil from our farms. Drainage is another very impor- tant question which we cannot over- 't-y. ifJot only will proper drainage riisjlt ia bigger crops, but it is also 1.) m3a'.» of bringing thousands of crts of low lying lands into produc- lion. On the other side of the picture, science has created many new mater- ials from the products of our farms and forests. The manufacture of these products will open up new mar- kets for the farmer and new wealth for Canada. Here are a few things we can look forward to: much wider use of electricity on the farm, fast- freezing units for preserving perish- able foods, improved buUding mater- ials, better machinery of all kinds, better radios and washing machines new insecticides, ani many, many more. We can only come by these things by saving and planning now. The man who had laid up readily avail- able cash in the form of Victory Bonds, War Savings Certificates, and a bank account will be able to step ahead with the times. He will be able to buy new machinery, erect new- buildings and repair the old. carry out drainage and soil conservation programmes, and also provide him- self with many new comforts in his home. By saving today we can best insure our prosperity tomorrow. PRAIRIE FRUIT fREES Homeworkcrs in the Prairie Pro- vinces are reminded by the Dominion Experimental Station at Morden. Man., that it is wise to plant a few more trees of apples, pears, and hy- brid plums at intervals of from three to five years. These fruits are only partially adapted to local climatic conditions. They yearn for more moisture and shorter milder wint- ers. When a very heavy winter does come, trees that have borne a bounti- ful crop of fruit are apt to lose much of their vigor. Young trees comnig along thriftily towards iruitfu-lness fend to survive and will serve to take the place of the aged ones. The Japs, too, figure that if they will become so tired of the war that they will accept a negotiated peace. WHEN IN DUNDALK B SEE ATES FOR OOTS H A.M»-.%i.\DE WORK BOOTS FOR A^MiWARD FEET SEND IN YOUR RENEWAL. THE ANSWER 15 UP TO You'll be proud to wear ihis badg* of service The answer to this question. ..fur thou- sands of Canada's tighttng men. ..will come from the hearts of volunteer blood donors. In Ontario donations are lagging. 50,000 tietv donors must be registered immediately if we are to do our share in giving our boys over there a second lease on life. Did you ever talk to a boy, back from aaive service, whose life has been saved by blood transfusion.' You ought to . . . because then, and only then will you realize the full import of this service of mercy. You'll realize wh.it blood donor service means to our fighting men . . . to boys close to you or to your friends . . . who are taking their chances over there . . . for you. Register now . . . help bring them back alive! This is your chance to help Red Cross maintain the life line! m^ DOHm-'tlEEOii CANAPIAN ^ RED CROSS BiOOD DONOR CLINIC IN DUNDALK TOWN HALL. FRIDAY, HABCH », 9 A.M. Mr and Mrs Walter .Akitt left last week for an extended visit with re- latives in St. Catherines. They will also visit in Toronto and Hamilton. yLt%. Wm. Russell spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cameron, Singhampton. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duckett of Maxwell and also called on Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson. We are pleased to report Mr. Robert- son feeling better again. Miss Ruby Dobson of Durham was a 'week end visitor hero. Misses Edith and Mabel Betts vis- ited on Sunday with Mixwell friends;. Mrs. W. J. Chard spent a few days with her daughter near Markdale. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ltttlejohns and babe of Flesherton visited with her father. Mr Jim Russell and sisters. Ruth and Eleanor. j Mr. and Mrs. Cecil MeUlrum of j Portlaw spent Sunday with Mr. and j Mrs. Dick Clark. ! Mr. and Mrs. Willis Cobourn and j family of Markdale spent Sunday at \ the Clark home. ' \ POULTRY I I There'll be plenty to go around when everyone is on the square. Silas w^s becoming very hard of hearing and upon the advice of a friend he consulted a doctor. Biltâ€" "What did the doctor tell you to d«?» ftfaw â€" ^'Ha told â- >« I would have to tfuit drinici*' or b«cotne *t»n« deaf. I |it«a a fehiskin' and I Uka what I b««« a diiakln' go mueh better than what I bMa a hearin' that I khink I'll juat 'keep M <}nnk1»'." I The Poultry Market outlook for 1945 is rather good as there is reasonable assurance that the same export market will be a-vtiitable for this year's crop. The prices will, therefore, be ap- proximately the s«une as last year. In 1944 we bought the large portion of our poul- try on rail grade basis, which meant more money to the producer for good qu 'try. We are still doing this and intend to even a greater extent in the future. Notice to Our Patrons If you still have some chickens or a surplus of fowl bring it in. We will buy them alive or dress them for you and buy them rail grade. Our prices are good. 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