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'jsU,' «^. Wednesday, March 7, 1945 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE #' ^%» â- h; THE Flesherton Advance Fuoliabed on CoUioffWood StiMt, Flesherton', Wednesday of eMh week. CircnlaUun over 1,100. Frtce in Canada |2.00 per year, 4fheii paid in advance $1.50; in s. A t2.£0 per year, when iiivttnee ^.00. F. J. THURSTON, Editor PRICEVILLE (Intended for Last Week) The Y.P.S. met Tuesday night at the home of Mr. P. Sims, with a Rood attendance. Grant Sayers presided. Mrs. Sims read the scripture lesson, and Mrs. D. Campbell led in prayer. Mxm. A. L. Hincka gave the topic, "In the door of the tent". Considerable fcusiaeag was dealt with. Choir prac- tise was also held. The meeting clos- ed by ringing a hymn, followed by the National Anthem. Mr. and Mrs. Sims invited the society again this week for a social evening. Mr. Jack McMeefcin and son, Billie of Mt. Forest visited Sunday at the home of Mr. Bradey Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sayers and daughters spent week end at the liome of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Bun- «ssan, vis(t«d Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Tucker. Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Percy Sims was hostess to the W.M.S. and W.H. Societies, with a good attend- ance. Mrs. Art Leith presided. Mrs. Aldcorn gave the topic, consid- erable business was dealt with. A contest was put on by Mrs. Leith and won by Mrs. John Whyte and and Mrs, Sayers. , Pte Murray MacMillan of Brant- ford spent a few days last week at the home of his mother, Mrs. Hec- tor McLean. At a euchre held in the store re- cently with four tables in play, Mr. Elmer Eagles and Miss Alex MacVicar won the high scores. Miss Hazel Fenwiok of Maxwell â- pent the week end with Miss Bm- ma Meads. Friends here were sorry to hear Mrs. MacDonald (nee Aileen Kar- Stedt) had the misfortune to break lier wrist. Sorry to hear Mrs. Malcolm Mc- Innia is not enjoying very good health in Toronto. Her many friends here wish for her a spedy recovery. Corverratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stonchouse on the arrival of a balby girl. LJoyd McArthur of the R.C.A.F. who has been training at Dafoe, Bask., is on a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Mc- Arthur. Friday night a euchre patry was held at the home of Mr. Alox Dun- can, when B tablp."! were in play. Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Bradey Irwin were the winners. Mr. and Mrs. Edpar Patterson vis- ited Simdnv with ht>r sipters. Mrs. J. A. Nichnl and Mrs. Ward Har- rison. Mrs. I. B Whittaker spent a few days with hrr mother at Wingham who is not well. Mrs. Harvey Fleming returned to Midhurst after visting her mother, Mrs. G. Whyte. FEVERSHAM The ladies of the Red Cross met at the home of Mrs. G. Eby Tuesday afternoon, Fob. 27th, when 63 articles were packed for shipping. Miss Mary Mills, teller in the Bank of Toronto here, is enjoying two weeks' holidays. Miss Kay Ratcliffe of the Markdale branch is relieving. Miss Norma Heitman of CoUing- wood is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heitman. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mills and family of the 4th Line moved last week to the farm purchased by their son, Frank, who is in the Navy. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fawcett and family of <3ollingwood visited Satur- day evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Alexander and son, Jimmie, of Creemore visited on Sunday at the Alexander and McKee homes. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Rae and Alys, and Mrs. Thomas, spent the week end with friends at London. Mrs. Thomas, who sipent the past fire months at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Rae, will remain in London for a ferw days, before returning to her home in Redvers, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. CJonn, Toronto, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Rozell Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Borb McQuay and children of Collingwood visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. '' N. Long. Mr Geo. Short has been a natient in Markdale hospital, returned home Thursday of last week and able to he around again. Mrs. John Sweeney and children, Joe and' Patricia, of Toronto are visiting for two weeks at the home of Mrs. Sweeney's brother, Mr. Lloyd Moore. P.O. Bert Davidson, D.F.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davidson, arrived home last Friday from overseas, _ ac- companied by his wife, who resides at Hamilton. Bert's many friends in Fevfirsham and district are pleased to see him safe home again and are proud of his having won the Dis- tinguished Plying Cross. Before coming here Pilot Officer and Mrs. Davidson spent several days in Col- linsrwood, where his father ' recov- ering from his illness. EUGENIA SWINTON PARK Quiltings are still the order of the day. Miss Elizaibeth McNalty of Dur- ham spent Sunday with her parents. We are sorry to repoz-t -that Mr. James McLean and Mr. Peter Mc- Donald are still on the sick list. Their many friends wish them a spe<!dy recovery. The blul; jays and woodiMckers have been around our doors aU win- ter, but this week several crows were heard. The Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Robt. Moore on Thursday afternoon and accomplished a fine afternoon's work. The April meet- ing will be held at the home of Mrs. Andrew Wright. Friday evening the Euhcre Clvb gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Richardson, where Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Harrison entertained. A haippy time was spent into the small hours of the morning. Mr. McMillan spent Sunday with his mother. Miss Agnes Heard of Toronto spent the week and with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Heard. Owing to the death of Rev. Pen- man's son-in-law, church service at Sa'em was not held Sunday. Another of the series of social evening was held Thursday evening- in the Orange Hall, for the purpose of raising money for boxes to the boys in, the armed services. A large crowd gathered in spite of the bad roads, and an enjoyable time was spent. VANDELEUR "Producing for (Consumer's Needs'' was the subject for discussion at the Farm Forum meeting at the home of Mrs. Ethel Hutchinson on 'M'onday evening. Billie Johnson Jr. presided and Dora Boland had charge of the recreation program. "Two groups were (formed with Mrs. Ormsby and Vernon Fawcett acting as secretar- ies. The Forum believed that all farm products should be s^^M^ on a graded basis and that all live stock should be e-raded on the rail. "They don't want destruction of surplus goods, but they want steady prices and believe these could be maintain- ed Ib^ quotas, grades and storage facilities, and by a. system of Inter- national distribution, somethin«r or\ the principle of UJJJlJBjA. Miss Maxine Connell read the Forum notes and the secretary, H. I. Gra- ham read the corresmondence. Sev- eral contests, were conducted and Billie Johnston and Mrs (Jeo. Shaw were the prize winners.. Crames o' various kinds, crokinole and checkers were followed iby community sing- ing, with Mrs. Ivan Morrison at the piano. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Boland 7 â-  - - â-  ^ 1 SPECIAL FRONT QUARTERS OF BEEF 18 Cents, cut ready to wrap HIND QUARTERS OF BEEF 24 cents, cut ready to wrap Bailey's Butcher Shop Phone 47 FLESHERTON, Ont. ♦♦♦♦<.<.«-«.<hh~><>4hm.^<»H"K~kk~:~K"K'"»<K''«*«'»<^^ with Chas. Boland and Mrs. Ormsby in charge. "Will Price Staibilization Help?'' will be the subject for the discussion. The crows are here and ground hogs are out, so Spring must be just around the comer. "I hear you and the leading lady . are on the outa." "* Electrician â€" "Yeah, it was one of those quick change scenes with** the stage all dark. She asked for her tights and I thought jli« said "* lights." ^ 8TH LINE OSPREY (Intended for Last W'c'O The Farm Forum met last Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith with a fair attend- ance. Mr.s. Albert Williams as re- creation leader provided an interest- ing program. The meeting this Mon- day will be h«ld at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawler. Mrs. Cy Orawford is program convenor. Mi.'js Vclma Smith of Collingwood and Mr. Russell Hudson of Fever- ahsm visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stephens. Miss Loie Williams of Owen Sound â- pent the week end with her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams. Miss Kay Somerg returned home after sDcndinj? a few days with her mother at Mildamy. A very enjoyable time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Albert Williams Friday evening, when they entertained about forty neighbors to a euchre party. The euchre party this week will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crerald Magee. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hutchinson and Winslow 12th Line spent Sun- day with. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ste- phens. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams vis- ited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hawkens, Feversham. Professor â€" "What is your idea of civilization?" , Sophomore â€" "I think it's a very frood idea. Somebody ought to Btart it." liittle Girl â€" "Papa, what makes a man always give a woman a dia- mond engagement ring?'' Papa â€" "The woman." Mrs. F. R. Genoe received word that her nephew, Pte. Ernest Bohnet of Vancouver, was killed in action on February 17th. He went overseas with the Forestry Corps. IHe leaves a wife in Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Teeter of Van- deleur visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Franis Genoe. Sergt. Jack Jamieson of the RCAF accompanied by his sister, Dorothy, and brother, Wesley, of Toronto spent a day last week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jamie- son. . „ Miss Isobel McKee of Toronto spent the week end at her parental home. Miss Mary McKee and Mr. McCarthy, who spent the past week here, returned home on Surulay. Pte. Fred Boyce of Ipoerwash was home over the week end. Mrs. Pinkerton spent a couple of (lays in Flesherton last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin and Marge visited on Sunday with Mrs. T. Lever and Harold, Flesherton. There were 12 in attendance at the Y.P.U. Tuesday evening of last wiien Mrs. Don Carson presided in the absence of the president, Miss M. Craig. It was decided to get up a pln^' to raise funds. Mrs. Martin had charge of ^e discussion period and took as her topic "Liberators at Work," discussing some of the works of Livingstone and Currie in Africa. Scripture reading by Yvonne Genoe was taken from Luke 8:4-15. Mrs. Martin read a poem "Life in a Book. Patsy Stewart read a selection "Hearts and Hands in Prayer" and another, "Choices", was read by Joyce Genoe. Mrs. Don (Jarson and Gayle Genoe each read a number of jokes. For recreation, the convener conducted the games, among "'bich was a boxing match in which Joyce C^enoe and Dorland Camplbell match- ed their skill in a boxing bout. Both were blindfolded to commence but as thp game continued Dorland was surprised with Joyce's remarkable al)ility as a boxer and investigated to find that his adversary did not wear a blindfold. Petty Officer (2nd) Ted Falconer of the United States Naval Reserve, stationed at Parraglot, Idaho, and his wife visited with his narents and brothers and sisters here if"- a few days recently. Mr. and Mr.«>. Carman Sewell of Vandcleur visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duakett and family Sunday. Mr. Thos. -Stewart of Toronto spent the week end with Ihis wife and family here Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beattie ~"d daughter. Sandra .Jean of Streets- ville visited over the week end with Mrs. Beattie'a narents, Mr. and Mrs. Melbourne Phillips. Mrs. Rfinttie and hnhc arc remaining for a lontrer visit. The Fupenia Red Cross "'ill meet It the homo nf Mrs. J. Cairns on ^V("lnes(lay. Mure'- lUli. Listen to PREMIER GEO. DREW Wed., Marc'a 14 on CBL Toronto at 8:3f p.m. E.D.T. T.ndv (interviewin" now iiiukM â€" "I forc'ot to ask you if you had any ri'liirioMS vipw!i.'' Mnid â€" "No, T bnven't ma'am, but I've got some dnndv snansh "+«< of Ninprai-n Falls • and Brock's Monu- ment." Small Girl â€" "I wonder why so maniy ba'bies get borned at night. SeTeT»-Tear-<01d â€" Don't you know? It is h«oause they want to be sure at fiiwtiniff their mothera at hosM." A a«ii»«TC«l awM wm uIjmI If abc waejrolair t* kaac «p any mi>tl*to« at (Jhw<tin«i> '*ff«% ««," ike re- pMed, "dcMl I km% I vet to* mwh pride to advertts* for de ordinary cou'tesiea a Udy 1mt« • rixbt U •xpaet." PROCLAMATION! (Issued under the authority of the Emergency Shelter Regulations, Order-in-Council, P.O. 9439, December 19, 1944) TO ALL PERSONS PLANNING TO MOVE TO Victoria • Vancouver * New Westminster Hamilton • Toronto * Ottawa • Hull As part of a plan to meet congested conditions, all persons who propose to rent or occupy family quarters in any of these Emergency Shelter Areas cire required by Board order first to obtain a permit from the Administrator of Emer- gency Shelter for the district. The purpose of the order is to help those who must be in these areas to obtain necessary accommodation. Before completing arrangements to moye to any of these districts, write to the Administrator for full parti- culars of the Emergency Shelter Regulations as they apply to that district. THIS IS THE LAW No person may move to and rent or occupy family quarters in any of these districts without an Administrator s permit (Form E.S. 1). COUVER NEW ^^WESTMINSTER >^tor6nto ^ 77/' ^ - HAMliTON HULL OTTAWA Every person who rents or occupies family quarters in any of these districts contrary to the order, commits an offence and, in addition to other penalties, will be required by the Administrator to vacate the shelter and the district at his own expense. The Emergency Shelter Regulations provide serious penalties for hindering or obstructing these efforts and for any contravention of the regulations w of an order of the Board or of the Admialrtrators. * I HI \V VK I »Ml PRiCrS t> TKAl/r BOAhD > • ^1 i

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