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r ®l)je /ksl)^rU*n . VOL. 65; NO. 3 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1945 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publishers A A m 4 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC THURSDAY, JUNE 28 The 9th Blood Donors' Clinic will ^ held in Flesherton on Thursday morning: of next week, June 28th, when it, isi expected that anotjher successful clinic will be held. While the war in Europe is over since the last Clinic took -place, there is none the less a great need' for blood plasma to make a sufficient bank to take care of Canadian casualties which will occur when the Canad- ians go to the Pacific theatre of war. Plan now to attend' this Clinic a-nd bring another one with you who has not yet donated his blood. The naked truth â€" something you don't see much these days. Future Events LEGION FROLIC July 2nd in Flesherton Park. Soft- ball games, bingo and dancing. See bills and advertisement for full par- ticulars. DANCE IN FLESHERTON The Fourth Line Red' Cross unit will hold a dance in Flesherton Fra- ternal Hall on Friday, June 29th; 4th Line Orchestra. Admission^ 35c lunch seized. OPTICAL D. Campbell will ,be at Marshalls Drug Store, Markdale, next Tues- day, June 26, from 1.30 to 5.00 p.m. Can duplicate any ^broken lens. Our prices are very moderate. DANCE IN DUNDALK RUSS CREIGHTON and bis VAR- IETY BAND will play for a dance in the Crystal Gardens DUNiDALK, on Tuesday, June 26th. Admission: SOc. Dancing every Saturday night. • â-  BAZAAR AT MAXWELL St. Max;'s iJuild, Maxwell, are holding a bazj jr on Tuesday, June 26, in the Ora- ge Hall. A play "A Couple of Country Kids" by River- view talent. Admission; 25c. Bazaar from 5 p.m., play at 8.15 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee extra. CONVENTION JiT EUGENIA THE ANNUAL SUPPEE AiND CONVBNTIOiN oif the Flesherton, Markdale and' Artemesia branch of the Ontario Religious Education Council will be held in Eugenia Church, Thursday afternoon and evening, June 28. Rev. J. F. A. Bewell of Barrie will ibe the guest sipeaker. Supper will be provided at 6.30 by the Eugenia W. A., .36c. Everybody welcome. MAXWELL CHMETERIES All those interested in the United Chui-ch Cemeteries at Maxwell are requested to gather on Tuesday af- ternoon, June 26, at 1 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of cleanitvg up and imiproving the grounds as far as pos- sible. A donation from those un- able to attend,' will be thankfully ac- cepted. Thanks for the donations last year. â€" Jas. Long, Chairman. â€" Geo. W. Ross, Secretary-Treasurer TAX LEVY ANNOUNCED FOR GREY COUNTY At the recent June session of the Grey County Council the tax rates were struck and thte amounts for each municipality to pay set forth. Half the amount is payable before the 15th day of Jancary 1946, and the remaining fifty per cent before hte 15th day of April, 1946. Follow- ing are the amounts each municipal- ity will pay, also with the amount paid in 1945 being shown: ADtem.esia $ 9,767.06 $ 9-,796.24 Bentinck 10,609.86 10,626.97 Collinigwood 14.35(31.40 14,^4.43 Derby 9,060.84 9,066.41 Bgremont 12,606.03 12,639.57 Euipibr,'»3ia 13,2851(59 '18,288.47 Glenelg 7,362.60 7,324.23 .Holland |8,272U0I2. 8,30(7^49 KeiPiPel 8,'a9i2i57 ai08.66 Normaniby lG,13&J9fl 16,778.88 Osprey i9,437.46 I9,46i5!.51 Proton 9,0l2rr.84i 9,0(4B.52 Sarawak 3,479.12 3,482.42 St. Vincent 11,475.53 11,475.53 SuUivan 12,152,98 12,18453 Sydemham 14^817.34 14,828.48 Durham 4,566'.f42 4,879.79 Hanover 11/)67.31 12,059.78 Meaford 8v5aia7 9,22f7.25 Thombury 3,272^1 3,390.15 Chatsworth l,,013t88 1,048.25 Dundalk l,a01.60 2,010.15 Flesherton 1,451.79 1,510.36 Markdale 2,654.04 2|,84g.99 Neustadt 1,01 IJl 1,094.11 Shallow Lake 437.25 452.22 $206^6.12 $209,373.22 Sports Day In Kimberley (By Kimberley Reporter) The Thursday holiday was a real day of sports for Kimberley. Early afternoon a parade headed by the pipers of Priceville and Kim,berley folloiwed by the school pupils and horse back riders decorated and sev- eral comic cars and the "big four" marched through the village and to the park, where a smart game of ball was played between Thombury and Kimberley. The score was 7-7 Games each for the Junior boys and girls were enoyed in the evening. Thornbury and Kimberley ladies had their game of soft ball. Thom- bury won. A good program was en- joyed at the concert at nigrt with numibers by the Priceville pipe band and tap dancing by the Myles sisters of Thombury, a play by Kimberley talent and tWo good' recitations. Proton Station Store Changes Hands This Week After being in business for 25 years in Proton Station, Mr. Wesley Dever has sold his store and proper- ty to Mr, Cecil Trask of Gait, form- erly of Tara. This business has been known as Dever Bros., who purch- ased it from Mr. Herman Becker 26 years ago. Shortly after taking over the (business fire destroyed the store on the north side of the road and they refitted the present building, which was used as a storehouse and there the splendid business' was con- d'ucted since that time. Mr. Trask will take over on August 1st. 5 PAGES HOME PRINT This week we are again printing one extra page at this office, page 2. Grey Chapter, O.E.S., Hold 18th Birthday Celebration Grey Chapter, O.E.S., Flesherton, observed its 18tih birthday anniver- sary on Tuesday evening of last week, when a very enjoyable time was spent. JVIemibers from Freedom Chapter, Markdale, were present and Sister Grace Harris received a ballot box, a gift from Grey Chaipter to Freedom Chapter. The presentation was made iby Sister Mary Bellamy. Following the Chapter meeting, a banquet was held, the table being decorated with candles, lace cloth and silver tea service, centred with the birthday cake. Sisters Phillips and Magee ipoured tea. A drraw was made for a $5.00 cheque, which was won iby Bro. A. A. Weller. Several musical and other numbers rounded out a very interesting evening. Gait Man Died Suddenly After Fishing Saturday James Glady of Gait, aged 67, died suddenly late Saturday evening while on a fishing ex,p©dition to the Beaver River, near Maxwell. Mr. Glady, with his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Anne Hutcheson and Mrs. Mar- garet Anglekings, all of Gait, came to the home of Mrs. Sarah Guy in Flesherton Saturday afternoon, when the former intended to enjoy some fishing over the week end. Mr. Glady and Miss Jennie Guy went to the river after suipper and were on their way home when they rested at the top of the steep hill along the Beaver at that point, when Mr. Glady sud- denly collapsed. Miss Guy secured assistance from some men at the bridge on the sideroad north of the scene of the death. Dr. Park was called from Flesherton, but found that death had occured almost in- stantly. Dr. Frank Martin, Coroner, of Dundalk was called to the scene and after consulting with C. C. >Mid- dlebro of Owen Sound Acting County Crown Attorney, decided that an in- quest was not necessary. The body of Mr. Glady was taken to Gait early Sunday morning, where interment was to take place. Prime Minister King Was Defeated in West Riding Prime Minister W. L. M. King was defeated in his riding at Prince Al- bert, Sask., by reason of the soldier vote. He was leading by over two hundred votes by virtue of the civil- ian vote. Major Walter Harris re- ceived 310 soldier votes, making his total 8971; John Grierson, Progres- sive Consei"vative, received 307' votes, making his total 7663, while Sachs C.C.F., received 167, for a total vote of 1077. Major Harris has a major- ity of 1308. The Ontario returns will be made shortly, when we will pub- lish them in The Advance. Wes Armstrong Spoke At United Church Fireside People In Holland Treat Canadians As Liberators SO WHiAT? What if you don't go to church? That is no reason for missing the "CEDARSIDE FIRESIDE." The next one will be held SUNDAY EVENING, at eight o'clock, in Ce- darside Baptist Church, Flesherton. This week Mrs. F. B. Keys, who spent fourteen months as a worker in the underworld of Vancouver with the Big Sister Association will be featured as narrator in the "Bl'ue- bird of Mulberry Bend." You miust not miss seeing the curios' she will show, or hearing the festival prize winners who will help with the mus- ical part o£ the progrram. Ration Coupon Dates Coupons now valid are butter 90 to 111, sugar 46 to 60, and preserves 33 to 57 and PI. RATION COUPONS COLLECTED EVERY POUR WEEKS Coupons for rationed foods will now be collected every four wejks by those operating summer hotels, boarding houses and summer tourist homes, according to an announce- ment of the regional ration office of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. The previous system was to col- lect coupons from residents of these estaiblishments every two weeks. Now it will not be necessary for any guest in either summer hotels, boarding houses, or summer tourist camsps to present ration books if their stay is less than one month. PERIOD FOR SEILLING HiENiS EXTENiDED The period at which hens may sell at the highest price level has been extended from June 30th to July the '31st has ben announced' by the food® division of the regional office of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. It was explained the reason for Ehis is that owing to the cool weather the hens were still in good laying condition, and in this way maximum egg production would be maintained. Spain looking for exports says ex- pert. Why not export Franco? BELL â€" ADAMS The home of Mr. and Mrs. David Adams, Flesherton, Ontario, was the scene of a pretty wedding when Jean Alzina Adams, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Emerson Adams became the bride of Robert John Bell, son of Mrs. E. Brown and the late Robt. Bell, all of Elmvale, Ontario. Rev. W. A. Westcott of St. John's United Church, Flesherton, officiated. The bride chose pearl grey and wore a corsage of Talisman roses. Miss Ena Adams was her cousin's atten- dant in rose crepe and a corsage of yellow roses. Mr. Thos. Bell, brother of the groom, was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served. Later the couple left on a motor trip. The bride tra- velled in a brown tailored suit and mink furs, the gift of the groom with matching accessories. DOBRENSKY â€" DOUGLAS Olvite .Baptist Church, Toronto, was the setting of the marriage of Alison Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tyielville Douglas to Walter Joseph Dobrensky, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Dobrensky, Summerville. Rev. James K. Holland officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white satin and lace. She wore a trailing veil and carried Calla lillies. Mrs. Hilda Pallante, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, wore blue sheer and carried yellow and pink roses. Miss Margaret Douglas, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore pink brocaded taffeta and carried yellow and pink roses. Beverley Dobrensky, niece of the groom, was flower girl, and wore blue sheer and carried a nosegay of sweetpeas. The grooms- man was Mr. John Woloshyn. The ushers were, Mr. Bob Michael and Mr. Fred Bayko. The reception was held at the groom's parents at Summerbille. The couple left for a trip to Feversham and other points. They will reside in Toronto. Well maybe Russia is an enegma but what isnt these dJBys? BLOOR ST. D^D?C l"l â€" I CENTRAL LOCATION Our convenient location is readily accessible by the city's leading auto- mobile and street car thoroughfares. Bates and Maddocks FUNERAL CHAPEL l24AvBnueRd. KI.4B44 The following letter was received by Mr. Dougald Stephens, 8th Line, Osprey, from his son, Cfn.. Tom Stephens, with the 7th Brigade Work Shop, telling of his trip to Holland and Germany: The weather is grand and I have been moving around all over Holland so have seen the country. I landed at Ostende, Belgium, about a month ago and went the rest of the way by truck to Ghent and from there to Nijmegan, Holland, and up through Arnheim and Granigan to Laer in Germany. I was only there about a week, but didn't like it. We are not allowed to speak to the Germans and couldn't go out without our rifles and in Paris. Up there the country is all blown up, bridges, roads and all the houses, and everjrthing has been carried away or looted' by the army and the refugees. I don't think, there was one whole house in the district, and no on felt sorry for them, as they were really only receiving what they dteserved. At present I am at Utrecht, near Amsterdam and I hope to see The Hague and those places before I go home. I met a civie here and las1 night they gave me the key to this house and a room where I can go and write or study in, whenever I want to. He speaks good English and some of the things he says about the German army seem almost unbe- lievable. His oldest son was taken to Germany to work for the Ger- mans when he was 18 and arrived back home unexpectedly the other day, the first time in two years. His mother was overjoyed, as you can imagine. The Dutch people treat us as though we were gods. They can't seem to do enough for us. You will have a hard time to imagine the joy the liberation has brought to them. A great many of them have no clothes left and they have never had enough to eat. The Gennans took all their food and wouldn't even let :liem go to the woods for wood. They had no electricity or gas and very few candles. This fellow told me ':hat he and his wife used to get up at three or four in the morning to ..it'.isr wood, so the Germans would not catch them. They have only a very small stove, not more than 12x8 and only burns small gads. It takes about 15 or 20 minutes to make a cuip of tea. I took them a pail of honey last night and also a couple of chocolate bars. They were so grate- ful that they cried. They don't com- plain much, only say they are so happy to i)e freed and soon will be able to have things to eat. I could tell plenty more but will have to write another letter. Well, believe it or not, I know that I should have my head read, but I have signed up to go to the Pacific and if accepted, I should' be home some time the last of June for a few months. We haven't heard anything y<'t, but should in a few days. Hope to see you all soon. A very successful Fireside Service was conducted by the ladies of the W.M.S. in the chiirch, on Sunday evening, June 17th. Mr. Snowdei MacLeod (pinch hitting for his son. Don, assiste<l by Mrs. W. I. Heni-j', presided. There were several musical numibers, a solo by Mr. McGee, a duet 'by Jr. Henderson and Roy Park, a duet by Mr. F. B. Keys and Mr. F. J. Thurston, all of which were much enjoyed. The main speaker of the evening was Cpl. Wes Arm- strong, who has just been discharged from the army after almost six years of service and who spoke of his activities while overseas. It was indeed an interes'ting talk, giving some insight into the plans and how they w^ere carried out up to and in- cluding the invasion of Sicily, and Italy and the long hard batxles that followed. Mr. Armstrong also spoke inter- estingly of Rome, Vatican City and other Italian cities. He displayed many souvenirs collected while there, and which he prizes very highly. Mr. Keys also spoke a few inform- al words, and closed the service with the benediction. Committees Appointed For Ospey Agricultural Society Osprey Agricultural Society is again looking forward to the 1945 Fall Fair, to be held in Feversham, Octoher 3rd and 4th. Prize lists will be out sihortly in which many gen- erous prizes will be offered'. Your co-operation will make the fair the best yet. We appreciate your inter- est and help. iCommittees have been appointed to secure a fine list of specials. Your contribution in this is a special favor for which we hunably say thank you. The following committees were appointed: 'Horse Committee â€" James Otte- well, Albert Moore, Jas. Davidson, Cattle â€" Lloyd Stephens, Clayton Sprott, John McKinnon, Sheep and Hogs â€" Kendal Hawk- ens, Victor Wright. Poultry â€" Less Hawton. Hall â€" Geo. W. Ross, Alf Haw ton, Arnold Hutchison, James Dav idson, Mrs. James Ottewell. Mrs. Em Hawton, Mrs. F. Hollingshead, Miss Mable Ross and Miss Myrtle Campbell. Entertainment Committee â€" Miss Mary McKinnon, Less Hawton, Lloyd Stephens, Kendal Hawkens, Maible Ros«, John Stephens with power to add. "I love looking at her when she laughs." "Why?'' "There is so much of her having a good time." BACKTOWORMAL Thinking in the capital has now moved back to its' noimial routine, now that the eiyction is over and tiie issues it raised fading away. How- ever, it is confidently asserted by- political obsewers in the capital that the next election is not more than three and probably only two years off. It does not now seem probable- that the Liberal government will be able to secure the necessary overall majority in the House of Commons to carry on his government for long. Undoubtedly the independent candi- dates from Quebec will largely be his supporters, but even with thena and the Independent Liberals, Mr, King will have to lose only a fe-wr by-elections to put him in a minoritjr position and at the mercy of other groups in the' House. The eclipse of the C.C.F. in t..ts election was marked. While they polled more than twice as in;ini«- votes this election as in 1940, Uit-y failed to elect- candidates from -Atm. provinces, the first requisite for a. national party. Between the Atlan- tic and the Manitoba boundary, thLS elected only one member, and that. was the return of the sitting mem- ber, Clarie Gillis. , The Liberals received their diief support from the Maritimes and Quebec, although they also took more seats than they expected to in Ontario. Quebec was solidly Liberal and the Maritimes were predomin- antly so. Through the rest of the country, however, the Liberals had very little overall support. The revived Progressive Conser- vative Party, under a new leader, Mr. Bracken, came back with the strong- est opposition group in the (House, a gain of more than 75% in its strength in the House of Commons. A great tactical blunder was com- mitted by the party in advocating conscription for the Pacific War, be- cause, rightly or rongly^ the av- erage Canadian evidently feels that the war is now over, and that noth- ing more should be done to defeat Japan than is possible under the vol- untary system. One thing is certain: the House of Commons is now going to function more efficiently than before. There is an infusion of new blood in it, an a strong opposition. When the government has such a huge major- ity as it had in the last House, there is a strong tendency towards the breakdown of the Parliamentary- system. The balance of the strong opposition is needed for the opera- tion of our democracy. COW HAD THREE CALVES Mr. Henry Brown of the East Backline has a cow that is doing her bit for the war. Last week she gave l)irth to three heifer calves while she- was on pasture and the' three of them walked to the barn. Since tthpn one of the calves has died. They are a Holstein-Durham cross. FESTIVAL PRIZE WINNERS from MARKDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL â- will present the numbers offered in Owen' Sound at Rock Mills Sunday School SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1945 at 2:30 p.m. DO'NT MI'SS THUS! Miss Inez Nickles: object, talk Picnic plans will be made this week Bom BOWLER â€" In Markdale Hospital no Wednesday, June 13th, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs* Arnold Bowler (nee Inez Brown) of Flesherton, a daugh- ter. Stores Open For Clinic Thurs., June 28 Owing to the fact that the 9th Flesherton Blood Donors' Clinic is being held Thursday, 28th, which is a whole holiday in Flesherton, the merchants have decided to keep their stores open Thursday morning, so that those attending the clinic would be enabled to do their shopping while in town, thereby assur- ing the Clinic a sure measure of success. The stores will also remain open Wednesday night, June 27th.