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Flesherton Advance, 11 Aug 1943, p. 5

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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE .Wednesday, August 11, 1943 K1MBERLEY Harold Graham and Garnet Bakei of the R.CjVJ 1 . spent the week end av their homes here. L.A.C. Russell Chard left last week for training at Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. C. Smart had their infant daughter dedicated in the Bap- tist church by Re/v. Harmer Sunday afternoon. Forty-three friends of the Baptist hurch had a very enjoyable picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wilson on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Bruce Carruthrs and Mrs. D. A. Graham looked after the election interests on Wednesday last. About fifty per cent of the voters went out to vote The very heavy rain all forenoon no doubt hindered some from exercising their franchise. Mr. and Mrs. Appleton of Gait are guests of their cousins, Mr. R. Law- rence and Mr. and Mrs. B. Hall, also a niece, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. E. Alexander and Paul of Collinywood and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Betts of Flesherton visited Mrs. D. L. Weber On Sunday. ^Born On Sunday, Aug. 8, 1!>43. at the "Cottage Hospital" to Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Baker, a daughter. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. J. Graham and fam- ily spent Sunday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. McConnell. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Burton. Mrs. M Proctor and Mrs. Bill Thompson ant 1 friend visited friends here Monday. Mrs. Jasper Stuart and friends of Meaford made a pleasant call on Kinrvberley friends. ROCK MILLS Farmers in this neighborhood have been cutting oats the past few day? nnd they report that rust has hit the cats severely. Mr. and Mrs. Laurie Russell of Toronto were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell. We extend our sincere syrnpath'y to Mr. Roy Fenwick and family in their sad bereavement by the pass- im* of their beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Chas. Phillips of Toronto wa a recent visitor with relatives hero. Mr. and Mrs. Del/bert Hopkins anrf , family of Toronto visited with hei parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark. A large number from here attcnc d the Rotary carnival and street dance in Markdale Thursday nigTit and report a good time. Mr. Trtos. Betts, Edith and Mab<>! visited the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Duckett, Marwell. LADY BANK Congratulations to Mr. Ellwood Dobson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dobson, who chose for a life partner Miss Bernice Long of Fev- ersham. We join in wishing this-- happy young couple health, wealth and prosperity. Miss Marjorie Graham of Barrie is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John Graham, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sample of Hamilton spent a few days with rela- tives here and in Flesherton. Mr. and Mrs. John McMillan and two daughters, Marie and Barbara Ann, and Mr. M-cMillanfs Another. Mrs. Jessie McMillan of Singharap- ton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Wm. Semple. Miss Marie Butchinson and Master Jackie Hutchinson of Kirnberley are spending a few holidays with their aunt. Mrs. Percy Semple. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Fawceg; and two daughters of Ceylon spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Semple. Miss Edna Maxwell is spending a few days at her parental home here. Mr. and Mrs John Graham and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Burel McConnell at Kimiberley and attended the Baptist service. Ten Tons of Wool Clipped By Hand When this year's wool crop goes in- to use for war and other purposes, Fred Porter, Melancthon Township resident, can claim over ten tons o 1 i was clipped by him from the bod- ies of sheep in this area. This year ru> clipped no less than 2253 sheep which, with an average of nine Ibs. per fleece, would aggregate more than ten tone. Fred has been clipping: sheep for 28 years and estimates he has clipped a total of 48.000 in that time. He clips by hand and trims and ties the wool all himself. This year's clip, he claims, is the freest of cot (fleece grown) in any year since he started clipping sheep on a larjr?' scale. Only ten of the 2253 fleece? ho clipiped were rejects. He clipped sheop a.' 136 homes in this district and hn? had as many as 65 sheep per day to his credit in past yeate. His average, however, is 40 per day. He says there are more sheep in the count now than for many years. Dundaik Herald 8TH LINE OSPREY Our sympathy T-oes out to Mr. Wm. Moffatt and Mrs. J. Crawford in the loss of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Roy ^enwick of Max- well. Mrs. Fenwick apent her girl- hood days on this line and was a ;eneral favourite. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Somers were Mr. W. Somers, Messrs. Ted and Kenneth Austin and Miss Evelyn Marshall all of Fern Glen Ont, and Mrs. H. raham of London. Miss Kay Som- ers returned to Fern Glen to spend a few day s with her brother there. Flying Officer Art. Lawlor of Ayl mer paid his home and vicinity K visit in his plane last week. Art's aerobatic maneuvering is always here. Mrs. S- K. Hawkins and Nina Dun- ning spent a couple of days with the former's sister, Mrs. J. Squire, in Markdale. Mr. B. Osiborne of Nottawa was a pleasant caller on our line. His old friends here were very pleased to see him. Pte. Murray Williams who is sta- tioned at Camp Borden called o> friends here, while on last leave. The best wishes of Murray's friends here will follow him wherever he may sojourn. Mrs. P. J. Somers and Helen spent a few days visiting with the former's ister, Mrs. H. Graham, in London. Ontario. Mrs. Somers returned to London on Thursday to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, the late Mr. Harry Graham, who passei' iiway in the hospital there on Wed- nesday, Aug.4. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foster of Pro Ion, Mr. Jim McPherson of Toronto isnd Miss Velma Smith of Fever- siiam, were recent guests at the Ot- . well home. Messrs. Joe and Frank Haley of Glenelp, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Haley here. Gas rationing has shown u that it's more fun walking to reduce than being reduced to walking. Reginald Hill, aged two, received his call but officials admitted it was a mistake when the boy's mother took him around to a registration office. It used to be an accepted view that "gentlemen prefer blond<es." but maybe because of the war, or a gen- erally changing world' judges of feminine beauty on display at the police games competition favoured t v a brunettes. This is more interest- ing than important. An army deserter at Montreal stole a plane. He may have wanted a transfer to the air force. STANDARD BRED STALLION King Abdell Reg. No. LEK 499146 Will tnnd at his own stable at Flesherton for the season of 1943. Fee $10 at stable. Arrangements can be made to take him out. Fee 4 mile!' from Flesherton $12; over that dis- tance $15. HAROLD BEST phone 79w Fleaherton, Out. No 5 Wheat No. 1 Feed ftarley We offer at the Elevator, Owen Sound, 5 -ton loads of either at $28.00 per ton From this price we deduct the August Dominion Subsidy of 83c on W"eat and $1.03 on Barley, reducing the price t $27.17 for Wheat and $26.97 for Barley. You ih l 'n apply for an additional subsidy of $1.80 per ton from the Ontario Government THIS IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY Mail marked cheque, payable in Shelburne, and we will send you order on the Elevator T. J. O'Flynn, Shelburne Thank You, One and All To the Electors of Soifth Grey: Ladies and Gentlemen: Now that the election is over and we know that Ontario is safe in the hands of Col. Geo. Drew and his followers, I desire to say thank you to all those who supported my candidature. My campaign was conducted on a plane which brings no discredit to our workers and no regrets to your candidaet. To one and all. thank you. Sincerely yours, A. E. COLGAN. Markdale, August 6th, 1913. CEYLON F R J C E V I L L E Congratulations to Mr. F. R. Oliv or. being elected again to the Ontario Lc-nislature O n Wednesday last. Mrs. Harry Pedlar anj Hjfrvey of Toronto are ''isiting her parents and sisters. Mrs. Rusell Baird and children o Pontiac, Mich., spent a couple of weeks -visiting members of the Mc- Cuaiir families. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Harrison and family and Mr. D. Hinuks spent the week end at Atwood. Mrs. Achesan of Durham pent the week end with Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Thos. Nichol. Mr. David Nichol was taken to the Durham hospital a week p<?o in an ambulance. All hope for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Rundman ar.t; family of Torontc spent tile - A - end with n ' 8 mother. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McFarlane and son of Toronto were holiday guests with friends here. Mrs. McPherson of Dundaik, Mrs. Neil McCannell of Proton Station, and Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McPherson and daughter, Eleanor, of Fekin, 111., visited last week a* the home of Mr. Andrew Hindu. Mr. Geo. McLellan of Niagara Falls spent the week end with his wife and friends. Mies Anna McVicar of Toronto visited at her home her*. FORTLAW Mrs. Hattie Taylor of Toronto is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jamieson am' son, Ralph, of Toronto visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lyon.- und Mr. and Mrs. A. Blackburn. We are pleased to report Mrs. S Simmon* able to sit up awhile eacl day. Miss Mabel Chard is spending; a few days at, the home of her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawler. c !ghlh line. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fryer of To- lonto are spending a few dtys with the letter's sister, Mrs. A. Blackburn Harvey Parkin of Walters Falls i.-, holidaying with his uncle, Mr. Jas Wilkinson, here. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Risiboroujrh am! family of Stayner visited on Sunday with Mrs. Risoborough's aunt, Mrs. S Simmons. Mr. and Mrs. A. Blacktburn and Mabel, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fryer, motored to Owen Sound at the week end and visited with Mrs. Wright and Mrs. McKer- roll and family. A large number from here attend- eu the dance and presentation' at the Maxwell hall Tuesday evening in honor of Pte. Bob Allison. Bob ex pects to leave shortly for overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Allison and Nellie, Mr and Mrs. Stanley Patton and Wilbert Fisher spent Sunday at Camp Borden with Bob. Wedding bells! Wedding bells! Dr. Chas. Ottewell and Mrs. Otte- well visited last weeJc with Mrs. C. Wilcock and Mr. and Mrs. G. Cairns and have since left for the East. Mr. and Mrs. Root. Blair of Roc- anville, Sask., visited on Sunday with Mr, G. Arrowsinith and Mr. and . Percy Hunt. Miss Shirley Wright, Feversham, i,. visiting with her aunt, Miss M Heniphill. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McDermid and Melville visited the first of the week v-ith Mr. and Mrs. Roy McDermid at Priceville. Miss Eleanor Sparks, Flesherton, is a holiday visitor with Mrs. D. Reiu. Miss R. Campbell, Hopeville, wa; a visitor last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Me William. Mrs. M. Irwin spent the week end in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Will McCormack, Swinton Park, visited recently with Mrs. J. Knox. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mitchell hav returned after a pleasant fortnight's holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Cairns visited friends at Collingwood the first o the week. Miases Marjorie Connell, Owen Sound, and Maxine Connell, Holland Centre, are visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Will Cairns. The many friends of Mr. Puree Hemiphill are glad to know he is abk to be about again after his lengthy illness. Miss Jean McMullen, Toronto, has returned to her home after being ii Toronto for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Genoe and two granddaughters, Marian and Marlenc 1 Goddard. visited last Sunday at th< home of Ray Genoe, Euj/renia. We are glad to know that a moss- age has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Will McCorraock from thei. daughter, Jean, who is a Nursing Sisti-r in the African war zone. Distance does not mean much after all. Mrs. L. W. Torne and Mrs. J. Torrie of Lauriston visited recently with Mrs. H. Piper. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Winter? and son. Mr"." Hannah, son and two ('au<?h f ers. r.ll of To- ronto, were week end visitors at the home of Mrs. John Gibson. Mrs. Sullivan and two daughter* Mildred and Joy, of Hepworth, Mrs. Patton and son of Bramipton were weak end viittan -rrtl- Mr. and Hn. Peter Muir. Mr. and Mrs. E. Black of Dundaik spent the first of the week at the hcme of Luther Duckett. Mrs. E. Doupe had nn appendix operation last Friday and is at pre- sent a patient in Markdale Hospital. Piper Grant Muir of Orillia was a week end visitor at his hon~e. The Ladies' Aid held their July meeting at the home of Mrs. Plester, when a picnic was enjoyed in place ui the regular meeting. The presi- dent, Mrs. Will Gibson, and Mrs. Jus. Sinclair and Mrs. John McWilliam had charge of the games. Seven vis- itors were present and a oleasant afternoon was spent. Mrs. J. FleUiher of Toronto visited recently with her sister, Mrs. R. Whittaker. Mrs. Mildred Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Glen McGee and daughter of, Vande- leur were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Whiitaker. Mrs. Robt. Phillips of Toronto vis- ited the past week with Mrs. Wm. Gibson. EUGENIA Mrs. Thos. Fenwick, son Will and wife and babe, also Uer daughter. Miss Eleanor Fenwick, Tara, and her ui-anddaughters, Miss Peggy Linton of Victoria Corners and little Miss Donna Hull of Tara visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Haney and attended church service here on Sunday even- ing. We were pleased to see them i^ holidaying with her friend, Jean Proctor, and other friends. Pte. Fred Boyce and Pte. Bill Mc- Glennon of Collingwood were visitors the past week with the former's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Boyce, and Jean. Mrs. Bill Thompson and lady friend of Owen Sound arc holidaying with her grandmother, Mrs. Geo. Proctor, and ther relatives. Mrs. Joe Little and sister, Mrs. Jos. Porteous, spent the week -ad in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Park of Flesherton were Sunday visitors with Mm. Park and Marge. Miss Kate Jamieson of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKechnle of Priceville were visitors recently with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jamieson. Mr. Cecil Magee had the misfor- f'uu' 'o break his arm in two places one day last week. While ascending a ladder into the hay loft, a rung gave way, causing Cecil to fall to rhe floor, resulting in the injury. We wish him a complete and ppeeHv recovery. Miss Lucy McDonald has returned from Toronto, where she spent the nnst month taking a summer course in music. She is now visiting her 'roth or N>il. and wife. A KH Cross ouiltinir was held at the iiome of Mrs. Frank Cairns on Thursday of last week, when therp was a <rood attendance of ladies and the quilt was completed. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Purvis and children and friends of Toronjto an spending a weeks holidays at the "Purvis" cottage near the lake. Sergt. John K. and Mrs. Jamieson have returned to Ottawa after a visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs Fred Jamieson, Dorothy and Wes. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Stewart, Ruth Patsy and Walter, visited friends for :i few days in Guelph. Pte. Murray Williams of Camr Borden visited the past week with his grandfather, Mr. John Williams and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Baker, acconi, punied by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sh:n ol Vandeleur, spent a few days wi; the former's son, Mr. Harry Baker wife and John at Tavistock. Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin and Mr* I Cairns were visitors with Mr. J. llarrison, Springhill, on Sunday .Mr. and Mrs. uurton of Te: j*tt"'{ with the Proctor famiiu- Mrs. .Allan MacGregor and child- ren of Gait spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jamf- Fawcett. ". 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