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*-> **- ®l)je /i ^duanc^* VOI,. 64; NO. 43 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1945 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publisher* Move Being Made To Revive School Fairs A movement is on foat to revive hchool Fairs in Grey Count" after being dormant for the past five years, and teachers, trustee boards and ratepayers are again being ask- ed to get behind the movement after the Easter holidays aaid carry it pack to its former success. It is be- aeved that school fairs ive the pu- pils, especially in the higher grades', an incentive to become iivterested m the practical side of production of vegetables, flowers or potatoes, as well as the selection of the product for competitive pv<iiposes, and the oijportunities for comparison of one school's accompli»hmien,ts in writing, art, manual training and domestic science have been entirely lacking. Also that it is good to encourage simging and public speaking, and it IS pointed out that a Grey county entrant in the final pu/blic speaking contest in connection with the O.E.- A. was refused because there had been no process of elimination in the townships and county. Seeds are being delivered after the Easter hol- idays, provided by a grant from the county council. The school boards are to pay the prizes at the town- sffip fair. The school fair became quite an important thinjr in pre-war days, and it is now to be restored to its former position. h V V jj^ â€" 4 ». â- Â« A. 4s « Future Events DANCE IN FLESHERTON Dance in Fraternal Hall, Flesher- ton, on Thursday, April 12th, to the music of Murray Simmons coltrred orchestra. Admission: 60c. DAJfCE IN KIMBERLEY In Kimiberley Community Hall on Friday, April 6th, sponsoed by the Hall CJoTMmittee. Good music for modem and old-time dbncing by the Markdale Golden West Mountaineers. Refreshment booth. Dancing 9 to 1:30 o'clock. Admission: 36c. DANCE IN EUGENIA In Orange Hall on Thursday, April Slh. Good music. Lunch is supplied. Admission: 36c. DANCE IN SINGHAMPTON In Hammill's Hall, Singhampton, Friday nig'ht, April 6th, music by Dermott's Orchestra. Dancing 9 to 1 a.m. Admission: 50^ EUCHRE AND DANCE In Maxwell hall on Wednesday, April 11th, siponsored by Stephen's Comers War Workers. Music by 4th Line Orchestra. Lunch free. Euchre 9 p.m. sharp. Admission. 35 cents. War Neoring End The war in Europe, according to appearances, is almost over. In the event of V-Day coming before next issue of The Advance, the people of Ples.herton and surrounding area are invited to a special commum'*'" ser- vice of Thanksgiving in St. John's Church, at 8 pjn, on the day word is receive. The loca' ministers, mun- icipal leaders, etc. vdll be in charge All are asked to accept this an- nouncements is an invitation. Presentation Made To Sergt. Everette Parker Last Thursday evening a number of friends and neighbors gathered at the hom« of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Parker to welcome their son, Ever- ett, who Jias recently retum«Mi' from overseas. During: the evening Everette was presented with a suia of mon^. In reply he thanked his many Siends for their kindneu and for the wel- come home which he appreciated very mu<di, but he said the boys at the front are always pleased to re- ceive paiKels fiiom back home anu he wanted to donate this money t^ the Springhill Red Cross to heip them carry on the good work in aio of the boys. Eclipse Of Sun On July 9 'Ganadains will be scanning the sky, through tinted glasses come July 9. On that day, provided they are early risers, they will witness' an eclipse of the sun, the first since Aug. ai, 1932, and the last until Tune 30, 1954. Watchers' living in Saskatchewan and Manitoiba wUI have an advan- tage over residents of other provin- ces, for the eclipse in its total phase will be visible within a strip of 40 to 50 milea wide. Other parts of Canada will see the eclipse, but only partially. The path of the total phase will o-riginate with' sunrise weet of Butte, Montana, at 6.16 aan., EJ).T. Pte. Fred Shier Given Purse By His Friends (By Portlaw Reporter) A large crowd of friends and neighbors gathered at Portlaw school on Friday eveninig to honor Pte. Fred Shier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Prank Shier. At an appropriate time Mrs. Roy Lyons read an address and Fred was presented with a purse of â- money by Bruce Wilson, on behalf of the friends and neighbors. Fred re- plied '"n a very fitting manner. The evening was spent in dancing. ^^^fjyySf^^^fjyfffff^f^^y'fffffJi^f^^ I \ Logs Wanted HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID for LOGS AND STANDING TIMBER Dundalk Saw Mills I Phone 3. I P.O. Box 292. V BAXTER WRIGHT, ] Proprie | h ^MMK'"M*<•KKK♦♦<'K•<•KKKK~XK•♦♦<~t"^•^•><"><â- "JK~^♦^~>•><~t~I~>•x•^^ Red/ross Campaign Raised Over $2000 Artemesia - Flesherton Red Cross Branch went well o^-er the top in the recent Red Cross campaign for funds, when $2,059.33 were collected from this district. The objective of ?1500 was oversubscribed by over 25 per cent, a moat commendable record. Last year fl625 was raised with the same oibjective. Following is part of the lists of subscribers in the district; the others will ajjpear in future editions: DURHAM ROAD (canvassed by Stewart and Alex Muir.) W. B. Williamson $25, P. R. Oliver $20, A. S. Muir $1'5, S Muir $15, J. Dow $10, W. J. Hincks $10, R. E. Parslow $10, Don Gillies $10, Jas. Oliver $10, John Oliver $10, W. R. Meads $10, J. Meads »10, H. Hutch- inson $10, : . Coiflsett $10, Wm. Demps.ter !<), S. J. Collinson $5, L. White' . ^, Lottie Whittaker $6, Ma -in ..uir $5, Susie McKinnon $5, \ Wayte $5, T. Currie $6, Clifford '-"dson $2, C. McMillan $2, Mrs. ' MoKinnon $2, R. Brown $2, R. >iiver $2, J. McMillan $2, E. Ding- wall |2, C. Buddy $2, H. Huddy $2, H. Hazard $1, C. McPhail $1, Mrs. Wm. Reid $1, B. Watters $1, G. Huddy $1, E. Buddy $1. Total $239, 183% of 1944. FLESHERTON, N-W (canvassed by Mrs. E. Henry) G. Boyd $10, H. McCauley $5, Mrs. John Armstrong $&, C. J. Ken- nedy $5, Jean Proctor $5, Mrs. John Cook $5, Miss Tena Henderson $5, John McMillan $5, C. N. Richardson $4, Mrs. Fred Gorrell $3, E. J. Fi»h- er $3, Mrs. W. Welton $3, Mrs. Har- old Fawcett $2, Mrs. Daisy Morgan S2, Mrs. J. E. Milne |2, Laura Ped- lar |2, Charlie Adams $2, Mrs. A. Sloan $2, Miss M. Beattie $1, Mrs. E. Henry $1, Mrs. Parslow $lj Mr. W. I. Henry $1, Mr. B. Ferris $1, Mrs. J. Brackenbury $1« Mrs. W. Morton $1, Mrs. E. Nuhn $1, Mrs D, Porter $1, Mr. Jack Leffler ^1, Mrs. H. Mercer $1, Mr. Aib Stevirart .50c. Total $81.76, 94.5% of 1944. EAST MOUNTAIN (canvassed by R. Stafford) Mrs. E. Hill $10, R. Stafford $5, P. Semple $1, R. Ward $1, G. Mc- MuUen $1, Mrs. John Graham .60c, A. Rae .50c. Total $19.io, 150% of 1944. VICTORIA CORNERS (canvassed by Milton Bannon) Chas. Best $10, Wm. NichoU $5, Proton Station W J. $5, Ernie Stinson $2.50, Merritt Nicholl $2, Milton Bannon $2, Wilfred Gallagiher $2, Allen Montgomery $2, Geo. Ludlow $2, John Gowanlock $2, D. A. Stinson $2, Luther Love $2, Arthur Nichol $2, Elmo Stephens J2, Ned Plantt $2, Norm Crawford $1.50, AM Hardy $1, Ernie Stewart $1, Joe Copeland $1, Elvin Moore $1, Elwyn Ferris $1, John Duncan $1, Geo. Moore $1, Wm. Love .50c, Dave Blakey .50ie. Total, $54, 126 % of 1944. Old Resident Passes Death came quietly to a resident of many years in Flesherton, in the person of Mr. Frederick G. Karstedt in his 79th year. He had been en- joying excellent health all winter and was able to walk down town every day and greet his friends in his old hearty manner. For the past week he had not been very well, but only spent three or four days in bed, he suffering an- other stroke on Sunday whem he became unconscious, death coming as a release early Monday evening. Left to mourn are two sons and two daughters; Fred and Harold of PriceviTle. Ella (Mrs. G. A. JIc- Tavish) of Flesherton and Elda (Mrs. J. B. O'Brien) of Oakville. The funeral of the late Mr. Kar- stedt will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with service in St. John's United Church, inter- ment to take place in Flesherton Cemetery. A fuller -ecount of Mr. Karstedt's long residence in Flesherton will be given in next issue. Many Patronize Railway (By Ceylon Reporter) _Flesherton station situated in the vilage of Ceylon was a busy spot over the week end, as many holiday vistors took advantage of the down Sunday 7 p.m. C.PjR. train to return to their duties in the city. When the train arrived at the station from Owen Sound Sunday evening, there were two engines and ten coaches and atoout 80 passengers were wait- ing to get on board. Apparently many are travelling b-" train these days. United Church Notes The attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was the largest since last autumn, and' the girls were one ahead. There ie a class for every age. All are invited, 10.15 ajn. ev- ery Sunday. The morning service was also largely attended, the Church bein^ well filled; There was special Eas- ter music b" the choir and Mrs. G. Buchanan sang as a solo, "Open the Gates of the Temple.'' The Y.P.U. service last Sunday evening was a decided success. Keith Parker, President, presided. Read- ings, solos and choruses were con- tributed. There was a short play, and an address. Comments of praise and appreciation were heard on every side. Next Sunday, 11.00 a.m., the Sa- crament of the Lord's Supper will be observed. A very large attendance of members is hoped for. Vistors very welcome. l*eversham Bank Manager And Family Honored (By Peversham Reporter) A capacity crowd oi friends, luigtibors auu busmess acquainianceb tilled Robinson's Hall on Thursday evening last to show their regaxxl by way of tangible gifts to Mr. and Mrs. i'rancis, who has been transferred to Dorchester. An address was read by C. xN. Long and Mr. Francis was the recipient of a writing desk, Mrs. Francis was presented a large size wool blanket and bed comforter and their daughter. Miss Ruth, with a Parker pen and pencil set. Mr. Francis in his usual capable manner expressed his appreciation for this expression of good will and also that of Mrs. Francis and Ruth, after which all sang "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows". At this time Mr. Francis asked his successor, Mr. F, Hannah to come forward whom he introduced to all present. Mr. Hannah spoke in a few well chosen words and expressed the wish that he would be as successful in gaining the good will of the people as Fran- cis and that when hie good wife ar- rived to reside here she would be aible to fill in the vacancy left by the loss of Mrs. Francis. Mr. Hannah was given a hearty welcome. The social side of the evening was spent in social conversation and dan- cing both round and square by all those wishing to participate. Mr. Francis who has been the very popular manager of the Local Branch of the Bank of Toronto has been here for the past sixteen years and dur- ing that time has made a host of friends by his courteous manner and strict business principals. Both Mr. and Mrs. Francis have always taken a keen interest in church activities and also have been very active in Red Cross work since the outbreak of the present war and will be greatly missed by the com- munity. Mr. Francis left Friday morning for his new position, -""hich he as- sumes immediately. Mrs. Francis and Miss Ruth will remain here fo"" a month yet until accomodation can be secured for them. Social Evening For Cpl. W. McDermid And Bride (i07i OF OUR FUHERALS COST LESS mil $( SdlM tt HadAoch* pUumad funeral* arm eompleta to the Um dtaU. No additional eharget, frieet mitMn your meana, Beautifut chapel and ditplar room open for ytmr inapection. ' (By Ceylon Reporter) Last Tuesday evening, friends and neighbors to the numiber of 80, as- semlbled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McDermid to spend a social evening with their son, L.A.C. Wal- lace McDermid, Mrs, McDermid and little daughter, Joanne. There were 14 tables of euchre in play. Messrs. Howard MoAuley, Flesherton and John McWilliam, Ceylon, members of the Canadian Legion, Flesherton, gave short speeches and the proceeds of the evening were presented to the returned Airman and his wife. Wal- lace gave v^ very appropriate reply and also expressed his grateful ap- preciation to the Red Cross for their many acts of kindness shown to Mrs. McDermid and little daughter, Joan- ne on their trip from En'gland to Canada. Arrived Overseas Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bellamy re- ceived a cable on Monday informing- ! them of the safe arrival o"erseas of ! their son, L.AC Ben Bellamy. Ben i has been almost three years in the 'â-  -Air Force and has been on ground ; duty in Canada. W^' Wmm^ limS&MilllNKivS^ FUNERAL CHAPEL Central Location • 124 AVENUE RD. 'Tel. Klng^daU 044 Picture Shaw in the TOWN HALL FLESHERTON Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m. SOVEREIT'^N FILMS Presents OLSEN AND JOHNSON "CRAZY HOUSE" MUSICAL LAUGH-QUAKE 28 STARS 6 BANDS "Confusion In India" AN ENTRRTTAINING TRAVELOGUE "MOVIE PHONEY NEWS" An Oswald Carton Adimission: Adults 35c, Children 20c m McCAULEY â€" BANBURY Northern Ontario was the des- tination of Lieut, and Mrs. Jack Clark McCauley as they left on marriage in Kingsway-Lambton their wedding trip following their United Church, Toronto, on Tues- day evening, March 27. Conducted by Rev. W. C. Lockhart, the cere- mony took place in a setting of pink and white snapdragons, psalms and white taipers. Mr. Gerald Rut- ledge played the organ ofr Miss Ce- cile Vandette who sang. The bride, formerly Mary Isabel Banbury, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Roy Banbury, while the groom, a Lieutenant in the RCNVR, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Mc- Cauley, of Toronto. Given in marriage by her father, the bride as gowned in white faille. She carried a cascade of gardenias, white gweetpeas and roses, and wore a white feathered headdress wiih her long viel. Attendants were Mrs. Ian McNaughton, matron-of- honor, and the Misses Iris Shrier and Phyllis McCaufey. sister of the groom, bridesmaids. Mrs. McNaugh- ton was in a two-piece crepe suit of ssashel! green, wliile the brides- maids wore iCarrida rose. Each had a matching ribbon, hat and veil, with cnscade of pansies and sweet- nens. Tho groom was attended bv FO James Dalgleisii, RCAF. and u?hers wer^ FO Ken Fvalick, RCA", FO Douglns Araro. RCAF, Lieut. James Tnliv, RCNVR, and FO Ian Mc\aua:htc'i, RCAF. At the reception held in the Gran- ite Club,' the brido'- mother receiv- ed in a three-piece heavenly blue ensemble trimmed with platina fox. She had a matching hat of plum and fucii'-ia roses. The groom's mother was charming in a frock of Shancrbai bb'^ trimmed with silver seqjjins, :uk1 irrey squirrel jacket. With her matchin- ribbon hat, she wore a pinwheel corsage of Ameri- can Beauty roses, forget-me-nots and pink sweetpeas. For travelling. *Vio bride changed to a navy blue three-piece ensemble with dlisk pink accessories and cor- sage of pink roses and carnations. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere ap- preciation for the many acts of kind- ness and sympathy shown us. and for flowers sent during our recent bereavement. â€" Charles and <Vilmer Turner and sisters. The Late Colin H. McLean Will you have a peanut? No, they're fattening. Wli.it makes you think peanuts are f;i*-foTiing? Did you ever s<'e an elephant? (By Priceville Reporter) A highly respected resident of this community in the person of, Colin H. McLean passed away on Friday afternoon at his home. De- ceased hasn't been well for some time. He was a most obliging friends. He was born on the South Line, and was 82 years oia last Feb- ruary. His wife, Janet Ferguson predeceased him by 13 years. iVo daughters and one son survives his passing, Esther (Mrs. Neil Norman of Orillia, Nellie at home, and Alroy in Toronto. Also three brothers survive, Malcolm and Donald on the South Line, and John in Prir"- ville. and one sister, Sarah (Mrs. Ibbitson), Toronto, four brothers have passed on. The funeral was held Monday af- ternon at his late residence and was very largely attended by friends and neighbors, who came to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Mr. Rum- ball had charge of the service and gave a most comforting message. The hymn used was "What a Friend We ilfeve in Jesus". The pall beai'ers were, Messrs. Hector McLean, D. Campbell, Don- ald McArthur, R. Parslow, J. McLean B. Aussum, Donald and Neil McLean. The casket was covered with many beautiful floral tributes, which bore silent messages of love. Friends from a distance were, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McMillan, Mr. ami Mrs. Hugh Bailey, Dundalk; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Roberts, Mr and Mrs. Eiuuii ivujiciman and family, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Ibbitson, Mr. Neil McLean and sister, Alma, Mrs. Norman and Mr. and M?i's. Bailey and daughter, all of Toronto. Interment was made in McNeil's Cemetery. Baptist Church Note? FIRESIDE .^n Easter Fireside will be held Sunday evening at 8,00 o'clock in Cedarside Baptist Church. .A Dior- ama of the Eastertide will be a fea- ture of the service and a&sisting ar- tists from 0weii Sound and Mark- dale will highlight. the program. Any who saw the CTiristmas Diorama will be anxirus to attend this Fireside. REGUL.AR SERVICES .\]] other sei-vices in the Baptist Churches will he held at the regular hours this Sunday. Buys Beautiful Building Mr, Nelson Smith, son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Smith, who lived near Duncan, on the 3rd' Line of Euphrasia, has recently purchased a large apartment building at W1703 Fourth Ave., Spokane, Washington, from a Mrs. Vema Rnoe. The trans- action was handled by Nat Gottlieb of the MacGillivary and Co. The consideration was said to be approx- imately $18,000. There are 10 apart- ments about 34 rooms in all. The property was purchased for invest- ment. Bom TYSON â€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nurs- ing Home. Flesherton, -in Thursday, March 29th. to Mr. and Mrs.. Stan- ley Tyson of Peversham, a son. .Tohn Albert, Miss Betsy Turner Friends were shocked to earn that Miss Betsy Turner, a righly respect- ed citizen, formerly of Eugenia, had passed away suddenly Monday even- ing, March 19th at Clarksburg, Ont. The late Miss Turner was bom in York County, Ont., April 3rd, .1876, and came to Artemesia at the age of three years with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner. She leaves to mourn, two sisters and two brothers, namely Emily (Mra. John McGruther), Orange, N. J.; Mary (Mrs. Geo. Benson), Hamilton; Charles E. at Eugenia; and Wilmer at Heafhcote. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from her brother, Wilmer's home at Heathcote to Eugenia Unit- ed Church where Rev. Mr. Howard of Thombury Presbyterian Church conducted the service assisted by Rev. Westcott of Flesherton. The hymns used were, "What a Friend We have in Jesus" and "Peace, Perfect Peace" and the ehoff- sang two favorites of the deceased, "The Church Four Square" an<l "The Old Rug^d Cross." The pall bearers were, Messrs. Ben Carruthers. Fred Pedlar, Duacan Williams, Dave Genoe, Wm. GoTdor., and John Campbell. The beautiful floral tributes W«re, pillow from brothers and sisters, iMls- ket from Mrs. McGruther and famim sprays from Chas. Wilkinson, and family, Chas. and Alice Turner, a|^ Mrs. Emily Neil and MFs. Oi;>rille Earl, Toronto, two wreaths from nieces and nephews and a spray from Eugenia friends and neighbors, ine fliwer bearers were, seven neices and two cousins namely, Mrs. A. o. WrigTit, Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Mrs. E. Brown, Mrs. V. McKenzie, Mrs. H Badgerow, Mrs. R. Haw, Mrs. G. Clarke and Mrs. John Wilkinson and Mrs. Fred Wilkinson. Friends from a distance who at- tended tlie funeral were, Mrs. Geo, Benson and son John and daugh- ters Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Haw, also Mrs. Albert Snell, all of Ham- ilt^n; Mrs. Orville Earl of Toronto; and Miss Queenie Jonson of Scar- bSo Jet!; Mrs. V. Goodfellow, Mr. Svdney Chapel of Paisley; Mr. and Mrs Lrnet' Holmes Mr and Mrs, Ross Breadner of Walters *a"8. f^d Mr and Mrs. Harry Parkin of Bo'gn^r? Mr and Mrs. .Earl Bro^ * Pnllinewood, besides otner ?riendSfr^ Heathcote, Cey on. Peversham, Portlaw, R<f^ MiUa^ and Eugenia. Interment took place to Flesherton Cemetery Chapel, FEVERSHAM Mr. ad Mrs. Alex Rae and Alys left Thursday evening to spend Eas- S' vacation at Mt. Forest and Lon- ''^Mrs Howard McKee returned S, who «a» i» Toro»t« on a week end leave. , .„ v,;_ Mr Wm. Davidson returned to his '--â- ^-^Tteil^f^-nSss-in'^ot after several weeKS ""â- <:=â-  lingwood. village durinig r*-Sf Haters s McQuay,. and baby, uid^ ^^.^^ wood, with ^'\,^':^J^^r^ons.r^d Miss and Garry ,9«"'%^,.t^ Bay. Mr. and Gordon Dickson Noith Bay. ^^.^^ Mrs. WTO. Benson, Coiungw ^^^ Mr, and Mrs. Wm. ^ar^^r ^^^^^„_ Dundalk, with Ajr- ^ ^^ ^^A Long: M^u*"4 ^^IJ;. "and Mrs. T. Stephen. Bnrr.e^ M- «;^^^^ g^^^^, Forsythc and family^ _^^^ ^,.. David 1^'tchie n; ^^^^ .p^^,,_ Mr and M^;''; G-,?CI ' Uovd Hudson. <;nn. Mr. aiKi ,. p^vlhs Mr, Roy H-'"f V and Mis. ^^.^_ H^d^o^. fjKlTL^evnn Smith, .Tohn H}>''''°'\;,,^^'velma Smith. Col- lingwood, Ml . ano j^^, Mr. Gwen and •{««=1^^ T"^." Mr. and Mrs. ?^dden 'M^sTer s Donald Forsythe, Stlhen Eby and Jim Williams Mrs K. Sprinparay and Shirley .^e?e callers in th'e village on Sun- ''^Miss Yvonne Davidson is spending part of the vacation with Miss Wil- „ Williams at Flesherton. â„¢M^ .lohn H>udSon and Paul and Mi?s Irene Hudson are visiting a nr'Ynd'MrT.°LatrieSewe. spent Ea.ter Sunday wtih Mrs. Robert HiU ^*M?.^an?M-. J. M^ Stafford ^^t- ed Fridav evenine with 'r and Mrs. Morvin MoFfldden at Flosherton „-.;fr,r ill the te1eph<inp office left S.t''rdnv to '-"cl ' few holidays at Mr Wm TToitmnn went Mon<tey to n>end t^vo weeks at r.i^m^ndo