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4. *" ^ Ehje /tehMM '^i^timta* « yOIy. 65; NO. 1 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY. JUNE 6, 1945 VV. H. Thurston & Son, PuWishen fc «> A White Ground Hog On Monday morning W. R. As- Kett whose farm lies about two miles west of Pike L^ke, shot a rar- ity in the woodchuck family, a pure White animal. It was first seen sitting on a fence near some poul- try in the farm yard, and when shot at started across the fields and' was caught at the entrance to its bok. XNeighbors and others were inter- ested to see this uncommon member 01 the wild animal world. Card of llianks ^ -Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Thompson and family wi.sh to extend sincere « gratitude to all those who in any way expressed sympathy in our re- cent sad bereavement in th* loss of t. a dear son and brother, who gave , nislife in action in Holland on April 24th. • Card of Thanks • _ • I wish to thank the many neigh- ^ bors and friends for the lovely cards letters apd treats and those who vi- sited me during my illness in the hospital. Your kindness is greatly I appreciated. â€"Mrs. Frank Short. Change In Pastors In St. John's United Church Last Wednesday evening. Rev. W. A. Westcott received a call from Kleinburg, Centre, Nobleton charge in the Toronto West Presbytery, and he has accepted the call. He, with Mrs. Westcott, will leave Flesherton at the end of this month. The official board, through its Pas- toral Relations Committee, has ex- tended an invitation to Rev. Percy Price, formerly of Jkpan, and for the Qgjit three years assistant min- ister of the Great Metroplitan Church. Toronto, of wtich Dr. Peter Bryce is the minister, to act as stated supply for one year, pending a re-alignment of congregations in- to pastoral charges in this area. Mr. Price will be in charge of St. John's Church, as from July 1st, next. LOCAL NEWS ON P-4GE 2 Finishing up the heavy advertis- ing in th€ election campaigns, The .Advance is again printing five pages of local news. Look on Page 2 for local correspondence. ; Future Events D.A^fCE IN FLESHERTON Dance in Fraternal Hall, Flesh- erton, on Thursday, June 14th, with Murray Simmons Orchestra. Ad- mission: 50c. MISSION BAND PARTY The Mission Band are having a party on Saturday, June 9, at 3 p.m. The mothers and friends are cordial- ly invited to attend. Lunch will be served. IGuild, Maxwell, has play "Untangelling St. Mary's produced a _ . Tony" and is open for engagements by June 20th. Apply to Mrs. Gold- wyn Udell, R. R. 1 Flesherton. DANCE IN PUNDALK RUSS CREaOHTON and his VAR- IETY BAiND will play for a dance in the Crystal Gardens, DUNDALK, Tuesday, June 12th. Admission, 50c. Dancing every Saturday night. KIMBERLEY CELEBRATION Thursday, June 14. Parade at 2 p.m.; baseball and softball games at 3 p.m. Basket picnic supper in the Community Hall at 5:30 to 7. Con- cert at 8 p.m. Dance at 10 p.m. with Markdale Golden West Mountaineers. Admission for the day- grounds 25c, concert 20c and dance 30c. Sponsor- ed by the Women's Institute. Picture'Show TOWN HALL FLESHERTON FRIDAY. JUNES Starring ROBEiRT MONTGOMERY in "HERE COMES MR. JORDAN" The show will be held in the base- ment of the Town Hall Plain talking will be assured Prices: Children under 14: 20c. .\dults: 36c. SHOW STARTS AT 9:15 P.M. Doors oipen at 8:45 p.m. Vote, Vote, Vote We urge all our readers to use the franchise in the two apiproai*;- ing elections. Your vote is someth- ing that is yours exclusively. God help the country where the people do not have the privilege to vote. We cannot find words to make our vtews emiphatic enough. Tlie great- est danger at work in this fair country is the indifference of too many of the electorate. Thio is de- plorable. We realize there are many disgusting things creerp into politics but it occurs under every system. The more the electorate is informed the easier it is for them to see through the unfortunate intrigue that is broadcast by those politi- cians who would achieve victory by any means. We do not advise you how to vote; but vote as the dic- tates of, right reason prompt you. Vote for Democracy; vote for Can- ada. In Memoriam CONN â€" In lovjng memory of the late John Conn, who died June 1, 1932. His last parting wish We would like to have heard, And breathed in his ear Our last parting word. Only those who have lost' Are able to tell Th pain in the heart In not saying fs^ewell. â€" Ever rememhered by his nephew, Will Conn, wife and family. In Memoriam KAY â€" In ever loving memory of John McGowan Kay, beloved hus- band of Ehrelyn Lea veil, who was killed in action in France, June 6. 1944. The world may change from year to year .\nd friends from day to day. But never will the one we loved From memory fad* away. â€" Sadly missed by his wife and children, John and Bonnie. WATCH REPAIRING E. I. Holley, formerly of Flesher- ton, will open a watch and clock re- pairing shop in Dundalk on Satur- day, June 9th. Re(pairs made on all kids of watches. Satisfaction gruar- anteed. Stores Will Open Wednesday Nights During the months of June, July and Aug- ust the retail stores in Flesherton vrill be open '^ Wednesday nights and remain closed all day Thursday, in accordance' with the 48-hour week, which became law last fall. F. R. Oliver Wins With 1689Majority Farquhar R. Oliver, member of the Ontario L^islature for the past 18 years, was reelected at the provincial elections on Monday with a majority of 1689, afler an interesting cam- paign. His opponents were Howard A. McCauley of Flesherton, Progres- sive Conservative and Mrs. Katool of St. Catharines, CCF organizer, who entered the contest two weeks before the election, taking a very small vote. The Progressive Conservative party under George Drew, had a sweeping majority throughout the province, capturing 6^ of the 9fl seats, includ- ing North Grey, which- has *been held by the Liberals for quite a few years. Considering the trend toward the Progressive Conservatives throughout the province the victory of • F. R. Oliver can be considered as a person- al one, as he has enjoyed the confi- dence of the people of this riding. He has bee.i a Cabinet minister in the former Hepourn government and we wc-iui r.oL be surprised to find our Artemesia native son as the next leader of the Liberal party. Howard McCauley conducted a very fiy.ii campaign and with his commit- tees worked hard for victory and while he sliced off more than 500 votes from Oliver's .former total, it was not enough to counteract the personal popularity of the victor. Following are some of the results of the local townships by polls and a recapitulation of the South Grey vote: RECAPITUL-\TION Katool McCauley Oliver Artemesia .... 52 350 586 Bentinck 88 347 526 Chatsworth .... 11 96 • 103 Dundalk 36 304 219 Durham 36 401 366 Egremont 55 307 607 Euphrasia 53 502 381 Flesherton 4 140 83 Glenelg _... 23 211 461 Hanover 212 467 886 Holland 30 446 453 Markdale 30 232 185 Xeustadt ........ 30 41 117 Normanby 80 346 689 Osprey 40 377 412 Proton 32 287 566 822 4863 6542 TOWNSHIP OF ARTEM:gSlA Katool McCauley Oliver 1 16 51 78 2 3 40 64 3 1 30 44 4 3 56 68 6 3 33 lea 6 20 23 69 7 5 68 02 8 1 40 37 62 350 586 TOWNSHIP OF EUPHRASIA Katool McCauley Oliver 1 6 36 21 2 2 4» 46 3 4-50 22 4 14 54 86 5 6 83 47 6 7 31 28 7 6 70 42 8 6 106 66 9 3 29 39 53 50e 381 TOWNSHIP OF GLENELG Katool McCauley Oliver 1 9 57 107 2 â- â- "â-  3 21 9B 3 ; 5 66 86 4 36 86 5 6 33 87 23 211 461 TOWNSHIP OF PROTON Katool McCauley Oliver 1 50 67 2 16 27 124 3 r. 8 47. 122 4 1 28 55 5 0, 66 32 6 15 64 7 7 24 50 8 .â- .'." 1 30 44 32 287 558 TOWNSHIP OF OSPREY Katool McCauley Oliver 1 5 47 18 2 ' 6 71 85 3 2 66 76 4 3 55 44 5 6 31 . 33 6 4 26 55 7 2 51 50 8 6 19 17 9 6 11 25 40 377 412 British Coluimbia's leading indus- try, forest production, reached new records in 1944. The total value of forest production was 146 million dollars, an increase of 28 million over 1943. 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.4344 Rev. G. K. McMillan Took AnniTersary Services The Anniversary last Sunday was very largely attended. Friends of St. John's Church from a distance were present in large numbers. The choir did splendidly, singing a fine anthem, both morning and evening. In addition in the morning, Mr. Mel- ville Buchanan rendered a lovely solo, and in the evening Mrs.. Emery Fisher also sang beautifully. But the chief attraction was Rev. G. Keith McMillan, Toronto, former minister of St. John's, who preached two very able sermons. -Also Mr. and Mrs. McMillan were greeted by large numbers of former friends 'and parishoners. The 68th Anniversary of St. John's has been well and worthily observed. Next Sunday, Sunday School at 10.15 a.m. Attendance last Sunday, 80. A class for every age. You are invited to bring all your family and all are likewise invited to the 11 a.m. service, when the 20th An- niversary of Church will !be observ- ed. The minister's subject will be Our Church, past, present and fu- ture The Advance Enters 65th Year In Flesherton With this issue The Advance con- tinues on another milestone in its history when it enters its 65th year publishing in Flesherton. The Ad- vance comrheiiced on June 1, 1881, under the guidance of the late -A. R. Fawcett, seven years later being tak- en over by the late W, H. Thurston, who continued as editor for fifty years until .August 1st. 1938, when the present editor took charge. In Memoriam McMULLEN â€" In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Alex McMullen, who passed June 5, ly38. It's only goodnight dear father, It's just what we used to say, We will see you again in the morn- ing At the dawn of a beautiful day. â€" Ever remembered by Wife and Family. Miss Grace Parker of Toronto was a week end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Parker. CELEBRATES 88TH BIRTHDAY We extend congratulations to Mra> J. J. Thompson of Flesherton who- celebrated her 88th birthday on June 2nd. Mrs. Thompson is very well and is at present visiting with her daughter. Mrs. Lawson Witehead, at; Ceylon. PRICEVILLE GIRL WINS HIGH HONORS Miss Barbara McKinnon, daughter jf N'ei! McKinnon of the South Liner Artemesia, near Priceville, is to be congratulated on the results of her examinations in her first year _ in medicine at Toronto University- Miss McKinnon took the highest marks in her class. Bom CARRUTHERSâ€" At the Meafor«£ Cottage Hospital on Thursday, May â- Slst. 1945. to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Car- ruthers of the Power House, a son. CH APPLE â€" .At the Meaford Cot- tage Hospital, on Saturday, May 26^ to Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Charple^ a (lauprhter. Coral .Ann. w^ "I KNOW WHAT FARMERS WANT" . . . says John Bracken, the Farmer "When I speak of agriculture, I mean farmers and farmers' wives and children and all those . . . who are dependent upon the prosperity of farm' ing for their material welfare." For more than twenty years, as the undefeated, progressive leader of a Fanners' Party, John Bracken has fought unendingly for the economic rights of farmers. To-day, this great farmer's lifelong struggle to raise the living standards of farm life in Canada, has become national in scope â€" Dominion-wide in the devoted intensity of John Bracken's life purpose. To-day, this far-visioned farmer-leader of the Progressive Conservative Party â€" calls upon all Canadian farmers to enlist under his progressive banner in order to achieve, here and now, a far better life for the farmers of every community, in every Province of this great Dominion. ONLY THE BEGINNING â€" of John Bracken's nation-wide Campaign for Farmers, is the assurance for every farmer of a fair, proportionate share of tke nation's income â€" through guaranteed prices for farm products. WE GO ON FROM THERE â€" Our Policies embrace every aspect of Canadian farm life â€" the life of the farmer, his wife â€" his children. They are typical of our farmer-leader's human, progressive approach to farm problems. To these measures, John Bracken is pledged: â€" • HEALTH â€" In many rural areas, due to economic conditions, medical and hospital services are totally in- adequate. WE SHALL â€" provide the financial assistance required to place and keep health services in rural ffreas on a par with those in urban areas â€" and raise th6 standard of both. • EDUCATION â€" In Canada, educa- tion depends largely on land taxation. Consequently, in many rural areas, revenue is insufficient for educational needs and many children are unjustly deprived of adequate educational facilities. WE SHALL-â€" see that the Federal Government, without interfering with Provincial jurisdiction, provides fin- ancial assistance in order that Provinces may make possible a high standard of education in every section of Canada. In this way, as well, the burden of land ta.xation will be lightened. • FARM MACHINERY â€" In order to preserve the family farm in Can- ada, a unit now threatened by the competition of larger units in this and other countries . . . WE SHALL â€" reduce the overhead cost of machinery required on farms by plans for co-operative ownership and, where advisable, by state or municipal ownership of power equip- ment. The cost to farmers of securing the advantages of mechanization will thus be greatly reduced. • FARM WORKERSâ€" In off-seasons farm workers frequently lack em- plojTnent. WE SHALL â€" plan supplementary employment for farm workers in off- seasons by the development of addi- tional enterprises. We shall encour- age the decentralization of industry and the location in rural areas of suitable small-scale industrial enter- prises. • RURAL ELECTRIFICATION â€" In order to bring more modern con- veniences, at the lowest possible cost, to women in rural homes, and to farmers â€" WE SHALL â€" start an immediate program that will ultimately carry the benefits of electricity to every last farm home. These are but a few of our far- reaching Progressive Conservative Farm Policies founded on a new, pro- gressive conception of the rights of Canadian farmers in every commun- ity of every Province, To-day a farmer fights for farmers' rights. Help John Bracken to raise the living standards of the forgotten man â€" . the Canadian farmer. WIN WITH BRACKEN Vote for Your PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE F-4 Pvblbhcd b7 tb« ProenMiv* Cons«rvmtiTe Partr, Ottmvm.