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77th Year No. 13 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 30th, 1944 $2.00 a year in advance, $2.50 to U.S.A. A BLOOD DONOR'S PRAYER Grant me no less favour, God, than this: That by my giving Some war-spent but courageous, eager son May keep on living. Grant that the faithful rhythms of my veins And my heart singing May bring an urgent quickening, and stay His soul's far winging. Because I have no stalwart lad by birth To call me mother, 1 ask this small maternal share in one Dear to another. Then I shall walk a quiet but exalted way Glad in the knowing I fed the flame--and for some known son Life is still glowing. United Church, Colborne Kev. Geo. D. Campbell .. Mr. Floyd Edwards................Organist Mrs. M. Roberts............ Choir Leader Sunday, April 2nd--. 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship. Sacramental Service and Reception of new members. 7.00 p.m.--Evening Service. In charge of the Young Peoples' Union. Monday-- 7.30 p.m.--Young People's Union. Tuesday-- 4.20 p.m.--Mission Band. 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service. Thursday-- 8.00 p.m.--Choir Practice. Salem United Church 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m.--Worship. All are welcome. SALVATION ARMY RESOURCES PLACED AT DISPOSAL OF GOVERNMENT Trinity Church, Colborne Canon H. O. N. Belford, B.A. Lenten Services-- Wednesday afternoons, at 4.1t in the Chapel*. Palm Sunday 9.30 a.m.--Holy Communion. 10.30 a.m.--Church School. 7.00 p.m.--Evensong. 6t. Peter's Church, Lakeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service. Baptist Church, Colborne Rev. f. Darnell, Minister 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m. Service. Subject--"What Do We Mean by the Freedom of Religinon?" Will that freedom be threatened in our times? An hour you will enjoy ' Baptist Church, Wicklow Rev. Mr. Penner, Minister Service.............. 2 30 p.m. Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne Rev. L. M. Smith, Minister Colborne--11.00 a.m. Palm Sunday Service. Subject--"Making Christ King and Keeping Christ King.' Music by the Choir. Solo--"Open the Gates of the Temple," Mr. Frank Haynes. A warm welcome to all. Monday-- 8.00 p.m.--Young People's Society. Lakeport--3.00 p.m. _ Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church Rev. H. L. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Services--11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.n Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8.00 p.m. Friday-Junior Meeting--4.30 p.m. Come and Worship ! _ Emmanuel Faith Mission Rev. L. E. Rabbie, Pastor Sunday Services-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Morning Devotion--11.00 a.m. Evening Service--7.30 p.m. Friday-- Bible Study--8.00 p.m. Good music and singing. You are a stranger here but once. Free Methodist Church Castleton Rev. A. F. Ball, Pastor Funday-- Sunday School--2.00 p.m. Preaching--7.30 p.m. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting^-8 p.m. The total resources of The Salvation Army have been placed at the disposal of the Government for the important work of rehabilitation among returning troops and their families, and other welfare and relief activities contingent upon the cessation of hostilities. This message was comunicated to Prime Minister W. L. MacKenzie King by The Salvation Army Territorial Commander, Commissioner Benjamin Crames. An extract from the Prime Minister's reply reads: "I should like at once to express appreciation of the offer of The Salvation Army to co-operate this work." The message concluded with statement that the offer will brought under consideration at an early opportunity. A further statement from Hon. Ian MacKenzie, Minister of Pensions and National Health reads: "The Government has the warmest appreciation and the greatest admiration for the work of The Salvation Army in conection with our service people during the war, and welcomes its assistance in meeting the problems of rehabilita- The Armel Forces have never been served so well and on so vast a scale as is the case to-day, and The Salvation Army contributes to this service because of the accumulated experience of three wars: South African, World Wars One and Two. Of interest is the fact that The Salvation Army, in the present struggle, was on the field busily engaged in serving Dominion troops, or troops in training twelve months prior to the declaration of war. With the outbreak of hostilities Red Shield signs leaped into being everywhere, and the work was im-meiately extended to needs of Canadian si . ever they were sent. Britain, the Mediterrai now Sicily and Italy kno\f the familiar, friendly red sign of hispitality. The human touch, coupled with a basic understanding of the emotional and moral needs of men and women in the Services, have established work of The Salvation Army amoug the troops in such a way that returning veterans say : "The Salvation Army is magnificent. The only fault is, there's not enough of it." (Publisher's Note--As a veteran of World War 1, I wholly agree with the above statement.) The dawn of peace will mark the beginning of the battle of to-morrow, with its staggering problems of readjustment. Red Shield service how-with its machinery running swiftly, smoothly and effiicently, and with its centres stretching from coast to coast, is ready to cope with the homeward trek of thousands of men and women. From the moment a ship docks at Halifax until he knocks at his own front door, a man who has served his country will know the friendly hand, the warm welcome of Red Shield personnel wherever his steps may lead him. WHAT IS SAFETY? simply the bringing about of that condition or state of being safe-- freedom from acidents or peril. It signifies confidence, a high satisfaction in security from injury of loss. doubtful, however, if the word will ever get free from the implication of selfishness, of narrow self-protection, everyone for himself, "my" safety before "yours," etc., which is far from its true meaning. Accidents do not "happen"--they are caused. Caused by someone not being thoughtful--someone not exerting the proper care in his work actions. By keeping constantly mind the thought of SAFETY for yourself and for others, accidents be prevented. PRESBYTERIAN Y. P. S. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD, PERSONAL The regular meeting of Colborne! Miss Jessie Bugg is visiting her Union Board of Education was held in j sister, Mis Flora Bugg, Toronto, the High School building on Monday! Mrs. Gordon Munroe, Jean and evening, March 27th, 1944. Present:j Lillian were in Toronto on Saturday. A. J. Dance, chairman; M. Cook, C. Lieut. Norma Redfearn, Kingston, H. Fenton, J. F. Haynes, C. L. Keat-; spent the-weekend with Mr. and Mrs. ing, G. Latimer, A. Morton, E. Quinn, | (± r Kirk. Cecil Reed. I' ,' TI ,, _ „ , „ L r „ „ , „ ,__ ; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cononrs, Port Capt. L. C. Holmes, Cadet Officer, j Hopc spent Sund visitm Colborne Kingston, addressed the meeting re relatives Cadet training. , Rey R R Rickard and Mrg Rick Moved by E. Quinn, seconded: by I d Palmerston) called on Colborne C. L. Keating, That a Cadet Corps^^ on Mond be formed in the High School and „ „ . „ „ . ^, that the necessary proceedings be I\ s#- Andrew Rutherford, R.C.A.F. taken in connection therewith.-Caf-Phonal^Manitoba, is spending his lied (leave at his home here. On montion of Fenton and Haynes,^,Mr- and Mrs- .?■ Turn.f/nd A the following communications were ['?len' Bowmanville, visited friends received and filed : ! here over the weekend. Department of Education, re pupils |j^Pl- Jack StyI"s' R.C.A.F., and Mrs. on farm work; holidays in school year If ^f' Tol;ontT0' were weekend guests 1943-44; questionaire on Legislative S<* Mr- and Mr"' S- Sutton-grants. Rev. F. Darnell re Religious [. f'Mr. Douglas Mayhew, Napanee, Education and certificates for stu-i*%end Wednesday with his parents, dents. Miss E .McGlennon, acknow- fa«r. and Mrs. H. J. Mayhew. ledging February salary. Counties \ ?Mr. Bruce Peebles, Toronto visited Clerk, re auditor's report. | his sister, Mrs. Bruce Pogue and other The following payments were auth- j-relatives over the weekend, orized : j '«Mr. and Mrs. G. McCrea, Corfu, High School I N.Y., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. . Harnden, man and team I If Baxter over the weekend. September, 1942 ...................S 12.50j , Mrs. T. McKenzie and son, Barry, F. Gitelman, cotton.................... 1.171 Vffhitby, visited her mother, Mr. F. Colborne Public Utilities ........ 17.14 IMprphy, at the Queen's Hotel. Public School ! Mr. Frank D. Bricco, Alliston, was Waterloo Music Co. song books 7.60 [here for a few days with his mother, McKay's Fuel, wood 8.25 j.lV&'S. B. Bricco, who is quite ill. Colborne Public Utilities 36.60? j.ieut. Jean McLaughlin, N.S., of C. L. Keating, treas. bond........ 12.00 \ |^ngston Military Hospital, spent a Moved by G. Latimer, seconded by days at her home here. C. H. Fenton, That the supply teac*#fiii Jm^ a l. Gormley, of Renfrew, is in the Public School be paid on thefa|guest at the home of Mr and Mrs basis of $5.00 per day for the balance".^. B Kirk and Mr. E E Mallorv of the school year.-Carried. ■ Mf and Mrg c ^ pogt gpent gun_ On motion of Quinn and Reed thef^y with their daughter, Mrs. A. W. meeting adjourned. Peacock and Mr. Peacock. Belleville. " V I Miss Dorothy Armstrong. Peterboro, BAPTIST BRIEFS l^pent the weekend with her parents, - I Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong, East | During the illness of the Minister, I Colborne. j the Rev. M. L. Hinton took the ser-,' ' Mr? and Mrs. Ira Moore, Peterboro.! vices on March 19th. His message {-were weekend guests at the home of j appreciated by the c LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS from jean Mclaughlin Kingston, March 19, 1944 Dear Miss Padginton : You can never realize how much the Colborne paper and the Canadian Girl is appreciated. Until I began to receive the paper, I thought that was a privilege enjoyed only by those overseas. But, I guess that was a wrong thought. I am enjoying my work in the R.C.A.M.C. very much. It is very different from the work in a civilian hospital, but intensely interesting. The boys all seem to be so appreciative and thankful for everything. So far, we have had no leave, but hope to within the next two or three weeks. Needless to say, when that time come, Colborne will be my destination. Somehow, when one is away, one things of the "home town" as being almost perfect, and we cannot say enough for it. Thanking you again for your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Jean. FROM FRED GFIFFIS 1944 A Missionary program was arranged for the meeting of the Y. P. S. bn Monday night. The devotional period was taken by Mrs. Clifford Cowie. A reading was given by Shirley McMurray and a paper, "The Story of a Gerat Hymn," by Lillian Calberry. Games were conducted by Mrs. R. Blackwood and refreshments served with Mrs. Cameron Philp in charge. The meeting closed with singing the National Anthem. Buy more War Savings Stamps ! helcf by "the Young People's Union on March 17th. A good attendance was evident and the program, under the direction of Miss Coleen Brooks, was much enjoyed. Mr. S. E. Robinson kindly auctioned the boxes and a good profit was realized. The question of Freedom is one of the most vital issues of our times. To secure it our fathers died and for its preservation our sons are fighting. At the heart of all political, social and economic freedom is religious liberty, only as we maintain freedom of faith shall we be free indeed. Is the road that we are treading as » nation and world leading away from Freedom of Religion. This is the question of our sermon next Sunday. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES Mr. McKone, Mr. Smitheram, and Doctor Madill, from Peterborough Normal School, visited the School on Friday afternoon last week. The regular Junior Red Cross meeting was held in fourth room last Friday afternoon. The reports of the Secretary and Treasurer were read, after which we continued with the programme, which was as follows : Monolouge, Lois Gordon; riddles, presented by Eleanor Haynes; poem, Audrey Warren; jokes, Mavis Stickle; poem, Kathleen Kelly; jokes, Cecil Hall, and a contest by Lois Gordon. After the business was discussed, the meeting closed by the singing of "God Save the King." Third room received a thank you note from Miss McGlennon last week,; thanking them for the box of fruit; We are glad to hear she is rapidly recovering from her illness. NOT STUMPED Name it, we have it! That's the greeting members of the Hamilton Public Library staff like to give to book lovers................. But yesterday an onlooker thought one business man had Miss Freda Waldon, the chief librarian, really stumped when he asked : "Can you give me a Ration Book?" "Why, of course," replied Miss Waldon, directing the gentleman to a library desk where a dozen volunteers were issuing the new Ration Book No. 4. Ration Book No. 4 is Canada's "War Book of the Week" said Miss Waldon. "Our library as a community centre is assisting in evry possible way with the war effort both at home and abroad." s. Floyd Roleson. Toronto, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McNally. Pte. Gordon Philp, Camp Borden, spent the weekend with his family at the home^of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Philp. Mr, and Mrs. W. Taylor, Mr. C. Hamilton and Miss E. Duett, Black-stock, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McNally. Mr. and Mrs. Krier and family, and Miss Mildred Grant, Hybla, spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Grant. Fit. Sgt. A. Grant, Oshawa, spent the weekend with his wife and son at the home of his sister, Mrs. Evered Yarrow and Mr. Yarrow. Gunner Wm. Hart, of Petawawa, and Mr. Jack Hart, of St. Machael's College, Toronto, spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. F. J. Hart. Mrs. Albert Smith is attending an Q.E.S. reception to the Worthy Grand Matron and her Officers, at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, this week. Capt Charles B. Kirk left to-day, Thursday, for Port Colborne^ where he will commence his seventh season as Master of the S. S. "John B. Richards" on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. MRS. CLARA DODS Mrs. Clara Dods, widow of the late William Dods, both formerly residents of Alton, passed away in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, March 16th, 1944, in her 61st year. Mrs. Dods, who is survived by one son, Madison, living in Cleveland, was formerly Miss Clara Hill and was a sister of Mrs. Herb Storey, Alton and Orangeville, and a niece of Mrs. C. A. Post, of Colborne. The funeral was held from Caven's Funeral Home, in Alton, to Alton Cemetery, on Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. J. Booth, of Orangeville, had charge of the services. Pallbearers were Herbert Storey, Jerome Treacy, Ted Dreman, George Dods, Jos. Palmer jr. and Everton Barber. COST OF PRICE CONTROL Cost of administering the price ceiling, including all expenses connected with rationing, is approximately $1.25 per year for each person in Canada, or about 10c per month, said W. A. Congdon of the W.P.T.B. LOOSE COUPONS Loose coupons are not negotiable for the purchase of any rationed food. Those tendering them and those accepting them are liable to prosecution. Italy, Feb. 23, (Airgraph) Dear Mrs. Warner: I received your very welcome parcel yesterday and want to express my sincere thanks to you and the ladies of the Auxiliary. It was a long time in coming, but everything was in perfect condition. This evening I shall enjoy the lovely cake. There is very little I can say about what is happening over here, but i guess you probably know about much through the papers, etc. The weather has been quite cold, with some snow, but the last couple of days it has warmed up considerably, much to everyone's enjoyment. We all hope that it shall be over soon and once again get back to the life we all want so much. I trust everyone back there is fine. to all. I am fine and as ircumstahchjs will permii. Must close now. Once again, many Sincerely, Fred G. FROM RUSSELL HAYNES Vancouver, Mar. 15, 1944 Dear Mrs. Warner : It is some time now since I received your welcome parcel of smokes, eats and socks. I appreciate it very much. Your organization, along with many others which send parcels to the boys in the services, is to be commended for the wonderful work you are doing. We realize just how much time and effort is necessary making up these parcels. We realize also that these parcels bring to ea and everyone of us a little bit of home, even thougt it is thousands of miles away for many of us. As you will notice by the address, I am stationed in Vancouver now. However, I am not here very much, as I do a great deal of travelling up and down the coast. We have had some wonderful wea ther on the coast this winter. For the past month it has been quite mild. The leaves were coming out on the rose bushes two weeks ago. Crocuses and snowdrops are in full bloom on almost every lawn. British Columbia has a wonderful climate, but I still think that the snow is nicer in the winter than the continual rain that we have here in December and January. I suppose it is just what one has become used to living i hope that you and all the members are in the best of health. May this struggle soon be over and all those in the services be home again among friends and relatives. Sincerely yours, Russell Haynes. FROM C. C. GOODRICH Overseas, Feb. 17, 1944 Dear Mrs. Warner: I wish to thank you very much for the lovely parcel which you sent me. I should have written you before, as I received the parcel a couple of weeks ago and I assure you it was greatly appreciated. The other night I was in London during one of the raids. It is a little different being in one of them than reading about it. It was only a small raid--twenty some odd planes, but plenty of noise while it lasted. We get plenty to eat here and the people are very friendly. However we would much sooner be in good old Canada. Thanking you again for your parcel, I remain, Yours truly, C. C. Goodrich. COMING EVENTS Get Your New Ration Book This Week Ration book No. 4 will be distributed at the Red Cross Room, Colborne; Tate's Store, Castleton, and Darling's Store, Morganston, Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. Good Friday Service Moving Pictures of the Passion will be shown on Friday evening, April 7th, 1944, at the Baptist Church. Sacrament will be observed. All Christians invited to this service of Dedication. "Country News" Radio Station CKCL We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been made with Radio Station CKCL (580) on your dial) Toronto, to broadcast the program "Country News" each Wednesday evening at 7.15, Canadian Troops Cross Channel Possibly this will soon be one of the headlines in the daily newspapers, or announced on your radio. When this happens, blood plasma will be urgently needed and a small amount of your blood may save the life of one of our fighting men who is near and dear to you. Colborne is to have a mobile blood-donor clinic soon. Read the advertisement on page 8. FLOATS FROM OHIO TO BANCROFT FARM Bancroft, March 13.--A weather device owned by the weather bureau at Milbury, Ohio, some 375 miles distant, was found on the farm of Kenneth Lindsay, seven miles from Bancroft, in Faraday Township. According to data attached the instrument was released over,the Toledo, Ohio, municipal airport 11.30 p.m. i'nuioday. 11 was a small red para chute, to which was attached a deflated rubber balloon. Provincial Officer Palmateer, tracing a string attached to the 'chute, found a met-erological instrument dangling from a tree. The officer returned it to the owner. AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23. Castleton, Ontario Thursday, April 6th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. -- 25 Holstein milkers and springers, 50 Durham and Hereford stockers, 10 Holstein heifers rising 2, 10 brood sows, 25 shoats, the property of Olived Denny & Sons, Yz mile west of Colborne on No. 2 Highway. Terms cash. Friday, April 7th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. --Farm stock, new implements, hay and grain, the property of Robert Tapseott, Haldimand Township, 3 miles north of Grafton, on the Centreton road. Terms cash. Saturday, April 15th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m.--Household furniture and effects, the property of the estate of the late Annie Roney, Cramahe Township, 1 mile east of Colborne, on Highway No. 2. Terms cash. AUCTION SALES -by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Monday, April 3rd, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. sharp.--Choice dairy cows, farm stock, implements, hay and grain, the property of Mrs. A. J. Castel, lot 24, Brighton Township, Vz mile north of Smithfield store. Tuesday, April 11th, 1944, at 12.30 p.m. sharp--Entire farm stock, implements, grain and household effects of Mr. Frank Swenor, lot 23, con. 4, Brighton Township, Yz mile north of 3rd concession, on township line between Brighton and Murray. AUCTION SALE -- by-- S .E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer Colborne, Ontario Wednesday, Aprin 12th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. sharp--Household effects and real estate, the property of the late Annie Hinman, lot 13, con. 4 Cramahe Township, 1 mile east of Sharon. Terms of chattels cash! Real estate made known day of sale. Business is sensitive. It comes where it is invited. It stays where " ' ; well treated.