The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

{ t « â- % ^ 4 5 * « « * « « 1^ ® J)je /kgl)^rU*n ^jrtrimce VOL. 65; NO. 52 FLESHERTQN. ONT., WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1946 vV. H. Thurston & Son. Publishers Eventually the soldiers will forgive everything that happened to them, except second) lieutenants. Future Events OPENING DANCE, DUNDALK Crystal Gardens, Ehindalk, Wed., June 5thh. Willis Tipping and his new orchestra, featuring Agrnes Lynn vocalist. Dancing every Wednesday and Saturday nigh*. Admifesion: 50c. KIMBERLEY DANCE Popular dance in the Kimlberley Comimuinuijty Hall. .Thursday, May 30tli. Music by Rufesell Hill's Golden West Mountaineers. Modem and old-time dancing. Admission: 40c. SINGHAMPTON DANCE Dance in Hamimiirs Ball, Sing- hanipton, Friday ndgiht, May 31fet. Music by The Rythmaires. Dancing 9 to 1. Admission: 50c. MARKDALE AMATEUR OHOW Don't forget the Amatexir Show and Dance in Markdiale Armories, Friday, May 31. sponsored by Rotary Club, with proceeds for underprivil- eged children. Music for dancing by Rulssell Hill's- popular band. Co-operative News At the annual meeting of the Ontario Co-operative Union held in Hamilton in March, the board of dir- ectoi'te was instructed to plan a radio program', and accordingly it has been arranged that the Co-opea-ative Union together with some local co-operative and farm organizations, including the Federation of Agriculture, will be on the air. starting this week, at the following places and times: CFRB. Toronto, Monday, 7:30 p.m.; OKNX, Wingham, Monday, 7 p.m.; CFOS, Owen Sound, Saturday 1 p.m., all times Daylight Saving. There will also be Ibroadcast^ over Ottawa, Peterboro and other stations. The program will coveir a specific approach to co-operation iby Mr. A. C. Savage, secretary-treasurer of the Co-operative Union, and in addition, some of the time will ibe used to present the view _point of local co- operative and agricultural grroups. At the May iboard meeting of the local co-operative, Messrs. John Mc William and Richard Allen were a(ppointed delegates to a meeting of affiliated co-oiperatives in Toronto in Jiune. Receives Military Medal From Governor-General (By Ceylon Reporer) Mr. and Mrt. Will Meads and daug'hter. Emma, accompanied by t/heir niece, Leona FeiTis, attended the investiture in Conivocation Hall, Toronto, Friday, May 24tli, at which Receives Appointment : Priceville Reception For With Savage Shoe Company { Four Returned Men PLAY AT MAXWELL JUNE 4 Westside United Church choir of Owen Soiind will present "Uncle Cy Hits a New High" in Maxwell Or- ange Hall, Tuesdiay, June 4th, 8:30 p.m., fast time, sponsored by Max- well W. A. Admission: 40c and 20c. PLAY AT EUGENIA JUNE 7 "Three Bright Girls" will be given by the Eugenia CjGJ.T. in Eugenia United Church on Friday evening, June 7th. oomimencing at 8:15 p.m. Admission: 30c and 20c. YOUR SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE Dancing ©very Saturday night in Fraternal Hall, Flesherton, tx) muaic of Rnssell Hill% Golden West Moun- taineers. Dance starts at 9 o'clock sharp, with three old-time Square Dances. Come out and enjoy dancing on one oif the (best floors in the County of Grey. MASS YOUTH RALLY "Sweet sixteen and never was â€" " will be the subject of an addressi by Rev. Etonoire Young of Hanover Bap- tist church, at the Youth for Christ Rally Friday at 8:30 p.m., daylight saving tiniO, in the Agricultural Hall. Fevershiam. At this firfet Rally of the 1946 season Mr. and Mrs. Sid Turner of CFOS. Owen Sound, will be feat- ured in vocal and instrumental solos, duets, etc. The Youth executive, re. presenting the churdhefe of all den- ominations in the district, together with the local Minisiterial Associa- tion, are sponsoring these Rallies. A banner will 'be prelsented to the church having the largest represen- tative attendance. Come early for a seat of your choice. Bring some one with you. »|"l"| i' | i' l"> 'l' * ' l" > > » tf 1 1 1 H ' > >> >♦'» Further arrangements were also made with regard to starting a Credit Union in connection with the local co-operative store. Nimrods Shoot Groundhogs The groundhog {Kipulation, which increased greatly dojitlng the wair years, owing to the ban on the use of firearms and the rationing of am- moinition, is being rapidHy brought back to nonmial by looal marksmen. The animal^ ibecame so numeroas {hat they we^ a jpest and many feir- tile fields are pock-marked' hy noles oit gtnavel made in the excaivation dens. These holes are also a hazard during' farm operations as they con- stitute a danger to the horses and for this reason most agrarians are welcoming the return of the hunters in the quest of the rodents. Scores of the animate' have already been shot this spring and before summer wanes many more will haive disappeared from the giein and pasture fields in this district, as the campaign for their ridd'ane continues. We can supply Bulova, EIco, Tissot and Tavannes Watches "BLUEBIRD" and "BRIDAL WREATH" RINGS .. SILVERWARE E. I. HOLLEY DUNDALK, ONT. ****** > * » 1 1 1 1 > * * ** ** * * * * ** GRADUATED AS NURSE Mis's Minerva Little, daughter of Mr. Robert Little and the late Mrs. Little. OrangeVille, received her di- ploma in Convocation Hall. Toronto, last week, after completing her train- ing at Toronto General Hospital. The Little family were former resi- dents of the Portlaw district. Bom DUiN'CAN â€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nur- sing Home, Flesherton, on Saturday, May 2&th. 1946, to Mr. and MirS'. F. McKenzie Duncan, a son, John Mt- Kenzie. PIPEJR â€" At Markdale Hospital on Saturday, 'May IS. 1'946, to Mir. and Mrs. LaVeme Piper of iMarkdale, the gift of a son. Donald LaVerne. Card of Thanks TPR. BOB MEADS, M.M. their son. Bob. received the Military Medal from the hands of Viscount Alexander, Canada's new Governor- General. The citation with the medal read: "On the 25th of May, 1044. Trooper Meads was the medical orderly in a 1500-weight ambulance of the 12.th Canadian Armored Regiment, which was taking part in an Infantry and tank attack acrofes the River Melfa, Itafly- After the crossing had been estaiblished. Trooper Meads accom- panied the ambulance â€" the only one to attempt to cross during the afternoon â€" on five trips acrosfe the river. During each trip, under con- tinuous artillery, machine gun and mortar fire, he carefully attended' the needte of the wounded, without thought for his own personal safety, and assisted in the evacuation of approximately 16 personnel- Trooper Meads' determined devotion to duty, under the most perUou'S' circum- stances, was in the highe'st tradition of the service and contributed to the saving of a number of lives." (By Ceylon Reporter) The Savage Shoe Co., Limited, of Preston, Ont-. announce the appoint- ment of Mr. A, M. (Mel) Hunt as their representative in Eastern and Northern Ontario. Mr. Hunt has been with the Company for five years, the past two when he was in charge of production. In this latter capacity Mr. Htunt has made a wide acquainanceship in the retail shoe trade, all of whom will wish him well in his new position. Melville Hunt is the younger feon of Mr. and Mrs. S. P- Hunt of Ceylon. He received is Public school education at Ceylon and was a pupil of Flesh- erton High School. Ceylon friends of Melville are glad to hear of his advacement and wish him continued Success. 6 MONTHS FOR BOB COOK I wish to express my appreciation and sincere thanks to all friends, neighbors and relatives for their kindness for visits, treats, lettei-s, cards, flowers and other gifts dur- ing my illness at home and in the hospital. â€" Mrs. Fred Duckett. Six months in the Ontario Reform- atory was the sentence given Robert "Bob" Cook of East Garafraxa, near Orangville, by Magistrate 3perem«n in police court at Owen Sound Wed- nesday of last week, after he had found him guilty of breaking and entering the premisete of Thos- Phift. ips, 4th Line, Artemesia, stealing therefrom a quantity of giain and a dog. The dog was discovered by Constable Black of Flesherton when found out the owned of the license nlates of the , car, the number^ of which had been taken by a neighbor when he saw the car parked on the roadside- Cook announced that he would appeal the conviction. HOLIDAY TRAVELLERS Men who aire good mixers need no longer fear employment in Ontario. They can be lounge tenders â€" if that's the right name to replace bartender. (By Ceylon Reporter) The CPR- station at Flesherton Sunday evening was a busy place as train time drew near, as about 66 people took the train back to the city, after a pleasant holiday spent in the country around here, and how kind the weather man was- The evening special had dx passcnsei' coaches, which meant a goodly num- ber of city folk had spent the holi- day with the home folk and friends Judging by the number of motor cars passing" on the highway, all who had the chance to go to the country for a ho'liday, had taken advantage of the opportunity for q long week end. BMIIAUD AVt. g BLOOR ST CENTRAL LOCATION _ Our convenient location is readily ' accessible by the city's leading auto- mobile and street car thoroughfares. Bates and Maddocks FUNtRAL CHAPEL l24AvEfvuERd. KI.4344 I RECITAL BY PUPILS OF MISS JOY ELLIS, KIMBERLEY. (By Kimberley Reporter) Miss Joy Elli!s heid a recital for her mus.ic pupils Monday evening with the following providing an ex- cellent jwogram- Duet "Minuet in G", Dennis Camp- bell and Billy McMillan; piano solo "Bicycle Waltz", Doris Gorley; piano solo "Skating Carnival", Dianne Genoe; violin solo "My Wild Irifeh Rose". Joan Ellis; duet "The Galway Piper", Marion Pickles and Joy Ellis; piano solo "Song of the Sea Shell", Marjory Cornfield; vocal duet "Welcome to Spring", Joan EJlli's and Lois Kixkipatrick; piano solo "Circus Fun", Eileen O'DonneM; piano solo "All Through the Night", Lois Kirfepatrick; piano duet by Mar- ion Piokles and Gail Marshall; piano solo "Golden Fern", Gail Marshalls musical monologue by Mrs. Leslie McMullen; piano solo "Golden Slum bers", Dianne Genoe; piano solo "Jesus Lover of My Soul", Lois Kirkpatrick; piano solo "Availanche", Shirley Cairns; piano solo "Hom«- ward March", Billy McMillan; violin solo "The Bdls of St. Marys", Joan Ellis; piano solo "Carry On". Dennis Camipbell; piano solo "Friendship Waltz", Mtarion Pickles; piano solo "The Rising Sun". Lois' Thompson; piano duet "Star Spangled Banner", Joan Elis and Marion Pickles; piano solo "Cotton Pidkei^", Joan Ellis; piano solo "Joyous Farmer", Shirley C«irnb; piano solo, Dennis Campbell; piano solo "Largo", Billy McMillan. Those present were charmed with the poi'se of the young musicians, and Miss ElH® is to be congratulated on the success of her pupils. CAMERON â€" JOHNSON A quiet but pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, May 22nd, in the vestry of Cooke's Presibyterian Church, Toronto, with Rev. Wm. Mc- Raberts. B.A., M-Th.. officiating, when Dorothy Mae, younger daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ro'bt. Johnson, Corbetton. was united in marriage to Norm-an Allan Cameron, eldest 'son of Mr, and Mrs. Allan Cameron, Toronto- The bride was lovely in pale blue crepe with grosgrain hat in veil effect, with white accessories. Her corsage was pale pink roses with baby breath and maiden hair fern. Her sifeter, Mrs. E. Borsa, was her only attendant and was attired in pale blue with navy accessories. Her corsage was red rose buds- Mr. Bob Cameron was hite brother's best man. After the cei-emony the bridal narty proceeded to the Hearth Stone. Blo.ir Street, where a delightful wedding dinner was served. The taibles wene attractive'lj' dccojrated with spring flowers- Owing to illness, the bride's mother wvis unable to attend. For receiving the groom'fe mother chose light gray wih pink and black ac- cessories. Her corsage was sweet peas and yellow rose buds. Mi* Helen Haker, close friend of the bride, received with her, attired in lime green with black accessories. After appropri'ste toasts, the hap- py young couple took their leave amid showers of confetti and best wishes- They will reside in Toronto- MRS. BEN HBSLIP PASSES Mrs. Ben HesQip. formerly Mary .\lice Ottewell, died in Toronto on Thursday of last veek. She wate a I sister of the late Dr. J. P. Ottewell j of Flesherton, and resided at Thorn- • bury for ninny years. She w;\s mar- ' ried to Mr- Benjamin Heslip. who , predeceased hor by 10 years- Intcr- ; ment was made in Union Cemetery at Thornbury- (By Priceville Reporter) Another Welcome Home Service was held Friday evening in the hall for four more returned soldiei-s in the persons of Dan Campbell, Joe Williamson, Murray MacMillan and Orville McKinnon. Pipers McCorm- idk and Rosboroug.h of Durham led way into the hall, followed by the veterans and soldieris. After a min- utes' silence all took their places on the platform- Mr Mould acted as chairman and called upon Miss Isobel | Karstedt, who gave a lovely piano selection, followed by Messrs. Gordon and Alex. McCannel of Dromore with three numbers and Mrs- H- B. McLean gave a reading composed by Rev. A. D. Penmian. Mr- Teddy MaeCannell of BoothviHe sang trwo solos, accom- panying himself with guitar. Major Walter Harris, M.P., Markdale. gave a short humorous addretes which was much enjoyed. Freddie Irwin of Dundalk sang a solo and was accom- panied by Teddy McCannel with the guitar- Mr. Archie McCuaig spoke a few words of welcome to the boys who have returned and each was presented with a 'sum of money and a framed illuminated address. The presentations were made by Clifford Harrison. Elwood Kinsman, Wm. Mc- Leod and then all joined and sang "Auld Lang S>'ne" and "They Are Jolly Good Fellows." At the close of the program the chairman, on be- half of the committee, thanked all who had assisted to make the recep- tion a success. He also asked for the co-operation of afl to make the Price- ville Old Boys and Girls Reunion on Civic Holiday a success. Lunch wafe then served and Pfpers McCormick. Rosborough and Grant Muir gave several tagpipe selections. Dancing was enjoyed with mxisic by the Sharp orchestra of Durham. SOUTH GREY SOFTBAL LEAGUE Grey County Population Steadily Decreasing Figures compiled individually by the clerkis of the several municipali- ties in the County of Grey, excluaivs of the City of Owen Sound, show a reduction of over 2,000 persons in the population of the county duringr the past five years. The figures compiled by miunicilkal clerks, when compared with th* official returns of the cenbus taken in iy41' and covering 26 municipali- ties, show only seven with an in- creased population as at January, 1946, while 10 show a decrease. The total population given in the 1941 census report wafe 43,158, wtail* the total in January of this yearf according to the municipal clerks was 41, 107, a reduction of 2,051. The figures of each municipality are as follows; 1041 IMS .-Vrtemesia 2042 163« Bentinck 2216 2M6 Collingwood .... 2292 2069 Derby Ii568 1814 Egremont 2180 2075 Euphrasia 2166 l<ae9 Glenelg Ii4a5 1100 Holland 19€1 1968 Keppel 2078 1826 Normanby 2860 1260.6 Os.prey 1992 1878 Proton 2080 1711 Sarawak 661 BSB St- Vincent 2041 1S67 ^ Sullivan 2167 19W Sydenham 2213 ZBOa Durham 1700 WSt. Hanover , 3290 3208 'Meaford 2662 260^ Thom'bury 838 808 Ohatsworth 345 382 Dundalk 688 700 Flesherton ^ 389 Markdale 870 7BB Neustadt 419 «• Shallow Lake 304 217 4 SMffl 4110T League Standing Won Lost Tied Total Vandeleur 3 6 Flesherton 2 10 4 Rock Mills 1113 Dundalk 111 Feversham 3 Games duriiig past week Flesherton 20, Feversham 13 Rock Mills 14, Dundalk 14 (Game called on account of darkness) Games This Week Friday â€" Flesherton at DundaHc Friday â€" Feversham at Vandeleur June 4 â€" Flesherton at Rock Millfe Flesherton won a rather sOoppy urame of ball from Feversham Friday night 20-113, the game being featured by many errors and four home runs one by B. Douglas of Feversham and one each Iby Ken Bettte, Harold Best and iRoy Best for Flesherton. Fleshertonâ€" J- Milne, K. Henry, H. Best, K. Betts, S. Teeter. R. Best, T. Banks, pitcher, D. Cairns, D. Ban'kte, with D. McTavish and D. McArthur as suibstitutes. Fevershamâ€" L. Sewell, L- Moore, J. Hawton, H. Graham, E. Mullen, D- D>.ividson, R- Hudson, B. Douglate, H. Parker, pitcher, with J. Stephens and T. Stephens as substitutes, the latter relieving Parker in the second inning- United Church Notes The mid-week service will be a joint meeting of Cedarside, Rock Mill's and St. John's United churches. The service will be a special one, : with an address by Rev. Milton Hill of the Spanish Mission. Spain poli- I tica'Uy is today very important. This addreiss will give an insight into con- ditions in that country. The address will be illustrated by colored lantern slides; 8:00 p-m. fast time- Choir pn^ictice at the church each Friday evening- Next Sunday at all three stations the 'subject of the address will be "Why do people drink? and the way out." The spread of the drink habit among men, as well as women, boys :iiid girls', is the most sinister omen of thife time. All parents and every- one interested in the welfare of the community, should face up to this question. Is there any alternative but total a4)8tinence? During the week of June 16-23rd, sipecial services wild be held at Inis- tioge church, conducted by Mr. and Mr's. J. Allan Wallace. This is an • idvance notice, furtber notice will be â- rivon later. The reason most women don't look ofod in slacks is because the distance is too great between their hip pockets. Mutton For United Kingdom The present agreement between Canada and Britain provding for the shipment or a maximiim of 20 million pounds of mutten and lamib to tha United Kingdom covers the period from July 1, 19415 to December 31, li946. Up to the end or the calendar year 1945, says the Current Review on Agriculture Conditionte in Cana<ia about half of this amount had been delivered to Canadian seaboard. A recent announcement by Hon. Jamea G. Gai-dincr. Dominion Minister ot Agriculture, indicated that the Unit- ed Kingdom will require all the mut- ton and lamb which Canada can pro- vide in 1946. and 'so far as can be de- termined at present, in 1947 and probaibly in 1048. During the first quarter of 1046. the Meat Board had purchased for chipment about 2.Z million pounds of mutton and lamib. PRICEVILLE Mr- Jack McArthur of Toronto spent the week end with his mother. Mrs- .Mdcom spent a few days vis- iting in Toronto. Mr- and Mrs. Ralph Pedan and Betty of Fergus 'spent a few days at the Station. Mrs. Sim's. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. H. R. McLean, Mrs. T. Niohol, Mrs. J- A. Nichol, Mrs. S. McDermfd, Miss Mai-garet McArthur. MA. A. L. Hincks, Mr. Halliwell and Mx. John Nichol attended the 60th anniversary of the Orangeville Presbytery W-M. S.. and enjoyed a fine seiwice- Those taking an active part from here were Mrs. Dan Campbell, Mrs. T. Nichol and Mrs. .Tohn Nichol. Mess-A. Halliwell and Nichol attended the meeting of the Presbytery the same day. Mr- Gordon Nichol of London s-pent the week end with his parents- Mr. Grant Muir, accompanied by Seaman Bobby Sutherland, who re- turned recently from overseas duty, 'spent the Aveek end at the former's parental home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hill and Sandy of Fergus. Mr- and Mrs. Murray Mc- Millan of Toronto were week end at the home of H 1- Mcean. Mr. Innis WcLea^ and sister. Mrs. John McParlane, Toronto, spent t»*e week end here. Mrs. H. Tuoker and Hazel and Mw. Wm. Brown ispent a few days at Pnntiac Mich. Miss Nellie McLean of Toronto spent a few days with friends here- "Ralph, T thought that the doctor told you to stop all drinks?" "So wkat? You don't ^ee many getting past me. do you?"