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< « f « « « « « « 4 « 4 ..,:4 « « « « « C < « ' ♦ ! « r 4 ( f « ^ \'OL.65; NO. 48 FLESHERTON. ONT.. WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1946 H Thurston & Son. Publisher* United Church Notes Next Sunday, May 5th, at 3:30 in the afternoon, the Flesherton Circuit cong:rec:utions will broadcast jrom Division Street church, Owen Sound, m the regular Sunday afternoon 'Church of the Air" period. A joint choir, under the leadership of Mrs. Milne, will provide the musical items of the program. In preiparation for this, all who in- tend to sing in the choir should at- tend choir practice at Fl€feherton church on Friday evening. May 3rd. Next Sunday, services will be at Flesherton at 11 o'clock fast time, and the Sunday School at 10 <fclock. At Eugenia the service will be at 7 o'clock, standard ^\j0C â€"^ â€" ; fast time. Th«» mid-week meeting for Bible ^tndy and prayer will meet Thursday 8 p-m. at the home of Mr- John MaeMillan. Priceville Welcomes Home More of Their Soldiers Card of Thanks Mr- Alex. Miller and family wish to express their appreciation and gratitude to their friends and neigh- bors for the treats given to Mrs- Miller during her illness and for their kind expressions of sympathy tend- ered to them in their bereavement. Future Event; DANCE AT SINGHAMPTON In Hammill's Hall, Singhampton, on Fridap night, May 3rd, 1946. Music by Collingwood orchestra with dancing 9 tol. Admission; 50c- BUS TO DUNDALK Free bus service for Dunadlk am- ateur concert will leave Flesherton at 6:45 pm.. going via Fevershara and Ma.vwell on Friday. Phone F. Taylor and make reservation. Watch for the special bills of the Monster Dance in Fle'sherton. May 23rd, sponsored by the Flesherton Sports Club. A pie will be given away free as lucky door prize. SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE Enjoy yourself at the Saturday night dance in Fraternal Hall, Flesh- erton to the Golden West Mountain- eers' orchestra- MOTHER'S DAY SUOSTDAY, MAY 12 Wherever she is, send Flowers- order from W;. A. HAWKEN Phone 17 Flesherton ♦♦♦4 "I"H ' I ' > > ' > '|i' H i t »'l "> ' > * * * * ' l"I"> We can supply Bulova, Elco, Tissot and Tavannes Watches "BLUEBIRD" and :: "BRIDAL WREATH" RINGS SILVERWARE E. I. HOLLEY DUNDALK, ONT. (By Priceville Reporter) A reception for more of our sol- dier boys was held Friday night in the hall, when Mr. Halliwell pre- sided- Mr. Cooper of Durham sounded the Last Post end Reveille. MisS Dennis of Durham gave two humorous recitations, while Mrs- McAlister and Miss Moore of Dun- dalk gave some fine instrumentals on the piano, which were very much enjoyed, Mis's Margaret Mclntyre and two eirl friends from Dundalk save a trio on the piano and receiv- C'^ hearty applause. Mr- Archie \fecCuaig made a brief speech, wel- T^iin^ the boys home Each re- turned man received a sum of money ad an illuminated address, those receiving them being Bob and John Whittaker, Emerson Burnett, Tom .•\.ldcorn, Wallace and Willie Meads. "Auld Lang Sjnie" and ''They Are Jolly Good Fellow*:" were enthus- iastically sung. The choir sanar "For We Are Glad You're Back Againf*- composed by Rev. Mr- Pen- man-, the former United Church minister here- Mr. Halliwell and Mr. Mould each gave a short ad- dress and the National Anthem was then sung. Lunch was ^served and the Sho.rpe Orchestra from Durham in-ovided splended music for a dance. Another reception will be held on May 10th for more of the boys. Flesherton Post Office Moves To New Quarters FU-pherton Post Office is moving this Thursday from its present site -.-1 the building just north of the Var- iety store. Po'stmaster G. E. Banks Tiurchased the building some months ago from Mr- Alf- Down and for the nast couple of weeks has been nvsk- ine alterations to the interior of the Huildins to fit it for post office work. The s-ivitch will be made following the sorting of the noon mail on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Banks and fnmily reside in the apartment over the new post office. Funeral of Mrs. Alex. Miller Tlie funeral services for the late Mrs. Alex. Miller (the former Lila Boyd-, who died at her home two miles north of Flesherton. was held WeAiesday, April 24th. Following a short Service at th-e home, a public service was conducted at Christ Church, Markdale, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. W- G. Bugler oflficiating. Inter- ment was made in the Markdale cemetery- The pallbearers were four brothers, John and Elgin Boyd of Markdale, Leslie Boyd of Meaford, Stanley Boyd of Collingwood, brother-in-law, James Loucks, and neiphew, Donald Loucks. of Meaford. Floral tribute's bespoke the sympa- thv of many friends, which included the neighlbors, L-01- No- 509 of Orange Valley. Flesherton Branch of the Canadian Legion, Christ Church ! Guild and relatives. Friends were in attendance from Toronto. Meaford, Thornbury. Owen Sound. Kenible, Chatsworth. Walters Falls and Colling^vood. Priceville Presbyterian Notes .\ 'special thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday. May 5th. in keeping with the anniversary of V-E Dav at 11 a.m. The Sunday School will meet at 12-15, following the morning sei-viee Mother's. Dav service will be held en Sunday. May 12th. at 11 a.m This will also take the form of a weleome-home service to ni'em'bers of the .A.rmed Forces who have returned recently. .„ . r. Sunday- May 19th. will be Com- munion Sunday at Prieeiville. Returned Missionaries Have Interesting Service More than capacity crowds enjoy- ed an evening of Fireside fellowship in Cedarside Baptist Chuuch last Sunday. Even standing room was entirely exhausted long before the sclieduled time of starting. In addi- tion to the reugalr seating accommo- dation, all extra chairs were filled. An unique feature of the program was an infoi-mal interview between Mr. and Mrs- F- B. Keys and Dr- Dorothy Timipany, physician and surgeon in charge of Pithapuram, India, and Miss Evelyn Ha\vn, Sup- erintendant o° Nurses Training School- also at Pithapuram- Ques- tions concerning the peoples of India and their varied needs of med- ical, physical and ^spiritual nature were asked and answered. Famine conditions, political trends, war-time shortages, black market, reptiles, hospital work, as well as mi'ssionary activities were discussed by those seated around the fireplace on the platform, arranged as a living-room, and flood-lighted for the occasion. The two young women, one a mem- ber of a third generation mi'ssionary family in the Baptist field in India, were dressed in native saris and sandals. A fifty dollar bill- to be used for famine relief, was presented to them by the minister, on behalf of an anonymous mem'I>er of the Bspti'st Church, at the end of the interview. .-V silent film strip, showing the hospital at Pitb.ipuram with Dr. Timpany and Miss Hawn at work, W8S shown, in addition to a technl- colijr sound film on the Life of Christ "Mv Beloved Son-" Vocal solo's, a cornet solo, a piano solo and duet provided variety and an exceptional range of talent to the program- SPORTS CLUB HEADS LOCAL SOFTBALL The organization of the Flesher- ton Sports Club was held Monday evening with the following elected as officers: Pre'sident â€" Harold Best, Vice President â€" N. Scarrow. Secretary â€" Bob Phillips. Treasurer â€" Ken Henry. The surplus money from the Hockey Club will be used to assist in financing of the Sports Club- Tliree softball teams were chosen with the following as captains: H- Richardson, Toronto Line North; John Milne, Park team, and Bruce Thurston, the Hill team. League games will be played each Monday evening- with the following schedule of games: May 6 â€" Park vs Hill. May 13 â€" Toronto Line vs Park. May 20 â€" Park vs Toronto Line- jlay 27 â€" Park v<s Toronto Line. June 3 â€" Hill vs Park. June 10 â€" Toronto Line vs Hill- For the final game's the team m first place has a bye and the second and third teams play off for the right to meet the first team for the league championship- It is also intended to have a league for the juvenile Play^J-s- ?« there should be plenty of softball m Flesherton t his summei- How to add to your face value â€" ; smile. I jREV. McFHERSON HAS CALL TO FLESHERTON lit A- G- Mcpherson hag receiv- ed an unanimous call to the Flesh- erton circ'.iit of the United Church. This wa's decided at a congregational meeting Sunday evening in St- John's Unitea Churdi. Rev. Dean 01 Dundaik presided. Rev. McPher- son is at pi-esent witli the Royal Canadian .-^ir Force, stationed at Camp Borden and expects to receive his discharge in the near future. H« is well known in Fle*sherton, having married Miss Sarah McDonald, a lornur !;ign school teacher heilk The invitation has to go before tlM Gity Prts'bjtery for confirmation. The Flesherton circuit includes liw Eugenia, Proton Station and Inis- tioge appointments. â- â€¢What is a conscience," "Conscience is the thing tbst lurts when everything else ' iocA." RALLY OF MEMBERS AND ADHERENTS OF Cedarsid^ and Rock MiUs Baptist Chucches to hear Rev. Norman Dabbs, B.A., B.Th., of Bolivia at ROCK MILLS CHURCH THURSDAY, MAY 2, 8:30 p.m., D. S. Time Those wishing tranipsortation will meet at Cedarside church at 8 p.m VISITORS W!EiLCOME This Sunday, Services at Regular Hours, F.\ST TIME w***** DISTRICT SOFTBALL LEAGUE ORGANIZED The organization meeting of the South Grey Softball League war held in Flesherton Friday even- ing of last week, when three teams entered and assurances were made that Markdale would have a team in the league. Dundalk announced! to the officers on Tuesday that they would also enter a team- The league at present is composed of Vandeleur, Rock Milfe. Markdale. Dundalk and Flesherton. .Another team may suli be entered to round out a six team cieruit. Tlie officers of the league are as follows: President â€" D. G- McArthur. SecretaiT â€" Harold Best. Treasurer â€" R- Fitzsimmons- Executive â€" The above officer^ and two representatives from each club- A's. the make-up of the league is not definitely known as yet, only one game w:is scheduled, and the openins game will be played thi.* T^ridav^ i^vening at 7 p-m- when the Vandeleur team will play Flesherton on the local ground«= Following the game the schedule of gamete will be ilrawn up. It was hoped to have a team entered from Feversham. but no decision )»s y^' -been made to that effect- IN MARKD.VLE HOSPITAL Mis. Geo. McTavish is in Mark- dale hospital at pre'sent, bavine un- dergone an operation last week. We hope that she will be home soon and â- vit'i imi">roved health- YOUR CREAM MARKET If you want to lose a good market for your cream and eggs, don't patronize us. We supply cans and remit promptly by money order. CITY CREAMERY 780 Queen St. E- TORONTO S. Yankoo Thn; • 3r"iil!e volunii's are nee(!eu r.) brJnc: cne copy of the Reader's Digest to blind readers, and judging from the hearr>' chuckle these two men are enjoying, the jokes are just ; as funny as to tho'sc who read print- i ed type. Picture of Braille Reading Help provide literature to tiMM# whose blackout will never end, b^v_ contributing to the tag <i«y for tiM Canadian National Institute for tkSL Blind in Flesherton, on Saturday May 4th. atthe GENERAL MOTORS >-^~ ^ #/ Laugh and the world laughs with you. cry and you spoil your facial. K doctor had an urgent phone call from a gentleman, saying his small son had Swallowed his fountain pen. "All riarht. I'll come at once." the doctor assured him. "What are you doing in the meantime?" "Using a pencil." 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