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Wednesday, May 16, 1945 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE "So you met your wife at a dance. Wasnt that romantic?' Wo: embarrassing. I thougrht â- he was home, taking care of the kids." Soldier â€" "Ever think of getting married?" GirJ â€" "Constantly." Visitor â€" "And how old are you, Bobble," Bobbie â€" "I'm just at t4je awk- ward age." Visitor â€" "Really, And what do you call the awkward age?" Bobbie â€" "I'm too old to cry ond too young to awear." * BUCKINGHAM sk>v^ GEORGE SLED Feversham Phone Feversham 22rl3 COMPLETE TIRE SERVICE Mr. Gordon Cameron and friend of Toronto and Miss Hazel Camer R.N. of Orangeville visited over the week end with the latter's mother and brothers here. Miss Doris Smith of Toronto visit- ed a few 8ays last week at her home here. The funeral of the late Mr. Will- iam Moffatt on Thursday last was attended by several from here and sympathy is expressed for the mem- bers of his family. After the anxiety and uncertainty of not having heard from their son, Bruce for several months, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Brownridge had word last week that he was in Egypt con- valescing from Malaria fever. This was the second bout Bruce has had with this disease peculiar to the tropics, he having to ibe taken off ship over a year ago to hospital in a port in British Guiana. Bruce has been with the Merchant Marine since January, 1942 and we hope he will be one of many of our young men who will soon be home again as a result of the cessation of hostili- ties in Europe. Miss Alda Hawton of Toronto spent Mother's Day at her home here. Some from this community were among a large crowd who attended the sipecial service in Maxwell on Sunday in prayer and thanksgiving for "-he Victory achieved by the all- ied armies in Europe. Rev. and Mrs. Wallace took part in the Sunday evening service in Maple Grove Baptist Church when Rev. Wallace delivered the address and the congregation enjoyed several numbers in song by him and Mrs. Wallace. Mrs. A. Mitchell, Gertrude and Billie and other friends of Colling wood visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. IH. Taylor. FEVERSHAM Our sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mr. Wm. Moffatt who passed away on the 8th Line, Teusday morning. May 8th. A.B. Jas. Pedlar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hai-vey Pedlar returned home from overseas last Wednesday on 30 day furlough. We are sorry to report Mr. Henry Coulthard ill at present. We hope his health will soon improve. Mrs. H. C. Francis and Ruth visit- ed over the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Beynon in Collingwood. We are pieasea to report that Cheryl Light has suffered no ill ef- fects from her near-drowning ex- perience and is quite well again. iM'r. Alex Rae moved his family and household effects to his former home near London last Friday eve- ning. Mr. Rae will remain until the end of the school term. Major and Mrs. Dixon of Orillia will conduct service in the Salvation Army Hall next Sunday, May 20 at 11 a.m. AUCTION SALE SEND IN YOUR RENEWAL. FOR SAFETY'S SAKE See the GENERAL MOTORS DEALER for these Safety Services / SAFETY SERVICE was never more im- portant than it is today. Not only is Spring traffic heavy, but many vehicles are over-age and in poor mechanical condition after a hard, punishing Winter. Take the first step towards safe driving by seeing the General Motors dealer for a complete Safety Qieck-up. Let him put your brakes into sound, efficient shape. Let him overhaul your steering, test your wheel alif;nment and tires. Let him check your lights, windshield wiper and glass. Remember â€" the life of your vehicle and the safety of yourself, your passengers and other road users all depend largely upon the good mechanical condition of your car or truck. >-♦-♦-♦-♦-♦ ******* *-*^** *** *-•â- * PLAY SAFE- By Playing Your Part in Support of tlie SAFETY PROGBAM Sponsored by tlie Cliiefs of Police! Take no chances! See the General Motors Dealer for all-round Safety Service, TOOAYI Â¥.» D. McTAVlSH & SONS Flesherlop, Ort rio PUREBRED HEREFORD CATTLE 15 Males and 9 Females • The First Annual Sale and Show under the auspices of GREY, BRUCE HEREFORD BREEDERS will be held at The Skating Rink, MARKDALE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Show 12:30 p.m. Sale 1:30 p.m. Catalogues on request I *W<'^'K~:~XKKKK~:~:K":~:K~:~:«<":~t~t"t~:~x~tK~:K'<":KK":K~:"^^ (Intended for Last Week) Mr. Howard McKee, Hamilton and son, Gnr. Jim McKee, Barrieifield, spent the week end at their home here. Mrs. 'Charlotte Freethy who has been ill in bed for a few weeks with Nurse Smith in attendance was tak- en to Mrs. Warren's hospital in Col- lingrwood. We hope she will soon be improved in health. A large number of friends and ac- quaintances attended the funeral service held in the Presbyterian Church on Wdnesday afternoon of the late. Mr. Albert Hanley who pas- sed away on April 30th at Gait. Mr. Hanley was former resident of the 10th Line and was well known and highly respected in this community. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Hanley and family and other relatives. Mr. H. C. Francis, Dorchester, sipent the week end with Mrs. Fran- cis and Ruth. Mrs. F. Hannah and son, Warren, Toronto, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. Hannah at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davidson and son, Russell, Collingwood, spent the week end at their summer home here. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. John Stephen and family, whose husband and father passed away on May 3 at his home on the 4th Lir.e. school area plan. Visitors over the week end with the Newell families were, Mr. R. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. WTiitmore and Mrs. Margaret Whit- more of Durham. LAC Harold Clark of Debert, N.S., is spending a furlough with his par- of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark. Little Joan MoMaster of Flesher- ton si>ent the week with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Car- tridge. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Phillips of Owen Sound and Mr. and Mrs. Del- bert Hopkins and family of Toronto were week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clar. onto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kerton. Mr. Mel Holmes of St. Thomas and friend, and Merton Holmes of Mea- ford spent the week end at their par- ental home here. The St. Mary's Guild will hold their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Geo. Lawler on Thursday, May 17 and we hope all members will bo able to be present. VANDELEUR 6m-fK (HEVROLETPONTIAC-OLDSMOBlLE-BUICK-CADlLLAC-CHEVROLETandGMC TRUCKS STEPHEN'S CORNERS Monday, May 7 was a day worthy of a spirit of thankfulness and re- joicing for it saw an end to beast- ality in Europe which we hope for all time. We ow€ a debt of grati- tude to all who fought the forces of evil and pray their great bereave- ment might be the foundation of a just and enduring peace. We are not unmindful of those who paid the supreme sacrifice to make the victory possible and while there was much joy over the victory, there were many sad homes but we hope someho^v in some way good will come to them out of this war. A number from here attended the VE- Day celebrations at various places. IMi."? Ivadel Addison is assisting in the home of Dr. Vern Lougheiid at Dundalk. Mrs. Martin who has sipent the past two weeks visiting Mrs. Jack Stephen retua-ned to her home on Saturday. Mrs. Stevens accompan- ied her and will s«pnd a couple ol days at the Martin home. A large crowd attended the show- er held at Maxwell Friday night In honor of *rr. and Mrs. Browridge. During the evening an address was read by Mrs. Percy White and the presentation on behalf of the com- numity of a studio couch was ma<te biy Messrs. Ghu-ence Winters and Warren Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porteous visit- ed on Sunday with Mr. and Mr*. Bert Magce and family. Plan to attend the play "Safety First" to be presented, in Maxwell Hall on May 24th. We extend our sympathy to rela- tives of the late Mr. Wm. Moffatt who died on Tuesday. A number from here atteuiled the funeral which was helil fi\.ni his home on Thursday. ROCK MILLS Guardsman Grant Helmk«y who is now stationed at London, Ontario sipent a leave with his family. Miss Marjorie Newell visited with friends in Owen Sound. Many logs have been coming into the mill by truck the past few days. Miss Ruiby Dobson of Durham »pent the week ena at her home. The Sichool board odf this section attended a meetmg Thursday night held in the Portlaw School in con- nection with the proposed township Rock Mills School Grade 8 â€" Lawrence Dobson, 83; loan Betts, 82; Allan Betts, 77; Don Smith, 76; Irene Porteous, 72. Grade 7 â€" Myrtle Betts, 82; Gor- don Helmkay, 65. Grade 6 â€" Bbbby Betts, 91; Gol- die Atkinson, 84; Shirley Partridge, 77. Grade 5 â€" Clayton Porteous, 86; Redge Dobson, 81; Leslie Porteous, 76. Grade 4 â€" Jeanette Dobson, 89.6; Murray Betts, 89.2. Ken Smith, 87; Les Helmkay ,82; Kathleen Weather- all. 79; Florence Wilkinson, 73; Ethel Betts, 68. Grade 2 â€" Ivan Betts. 90; Bruce Benson, 81; Bernice Weatherall, 64. Grade 1 â€" Harvey Weatherall Dorothy Wilkinson, Patricia Dobson. The numbers are average percent- ages. Names in order of merit. Number on the roll, 26. Average at- tendance, 22.87. â€" Mrs. Francis J. Seeley, (Teacher) MAXWELL (Intended for Last Week) The W.A. held their regular month ly meeting at the home of M!rs. Tel- ford Ferris on Tuesday with 11 members present. The roll call was answered with a Mother's Day verse. It was decided to have a clean up bee at the Church Hall on May 20, and the date was set for the circuit W.A. meeting for June 19. Next meeting to be held at the home of .Mrs. C Winters the first Thursday in June. 'Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Kerton of Tor- In the Community Call on Friday evening, May 4th, a large number of friend's and neighbors of Tpr. and Mrs. Russell Harvey gathered ta-dn honour to the young couple who were married recently. During the evening an addres was read by Mrs. E. Morrison and the gifts, which included many lovely and use- full articles were unwrapped by Mrs. G. W>Tille, Vernon Fawcett and Ralph Fitzsimmons. The even- ing was spent m dancing. •Mrs. Lundy Johnston was hostess to the Woman's A.<s-'vi'>tinn for their monthly meeting on May 2iid when an interesting program was provid- ed. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. A number from here attended a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. .\lex Gilray at Wodehouse recently. ELECTRICAL WORK I have completed a practical Electrician's course and have been granted a permit by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to do electrical wiring and make repairs to all types of electrical equipment, including motors. Due to conditions brought on. by the w«r, materials are in short supply and in great de- mand. Under these circum- stances I will try and serve you to the best of my ability. Hoping to have your patron- age in the near future. KEITH J. PARKER PROTON STATION, ONT. Pitone Fiesherton 32 r 2 CREAM In view of present circumstances in respect to the continued shortage of gasoline and truck equip^ ment, our trucks are again collecting cream this year â€" threte time in two weeks. THE EFFECT OF THE ABOVE PICK-UP SCHEDULE ON CREAM QUALITY . .. . We are glad to say that due to the extra care given cream by the producer, the quality of our products last year did not suffer at all. We hope that we will have the same spl >ndid co-operation again .this year and thereby h-lp to maintain the high standard of butter, at the same time save gasoline and equipment until the conclusion of the war. For your tionvenience the Creamery will be open Wednesday and Saturday Nights. Fiesherton Creamery & Produce ^ Phone 66 Angus Avis, Manager â- ^ â- *