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"February meeting at the home of a. PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, CANADIAN The Need war, © -is small to what 't know what we would have ~ dorte without Red Cross parcels" HERE is evidence that cannot be denied . . . unsolicited praise for Red Cross straight from the hearts of repatriated war prison- ers, men who have been through it and know from first hand ex- perience just what it is all about. Thousands of their comrades are still in enemy hands. Help Red Cross bring each one of them back with the same wonderful story to tell; a story of Red Cross light in the very shadow of death, Over 399, of the money you give is earmarked for prisoners of Give generously that this amount will swell to meet the growing need. What we've done ~" GRANT CHRISTIE, President, Manchester, Ontario. we've yet to do! RED CROSS 'Lowrd wd Victory Nears | BLACKSTOCK Red Cross of Cartwright met at the home of Mrs. Hooey on Monday afternoon, Feb. 21st. Treasurer, Mrs. A. Bailey, reported expenses for Jan- uary, $17.42, Balance on hand, $564.82, Mrs. Archer reported 97 articles ship- ped to Headquarters in January. Mrs. McArthur, convener of Cam- paign Committee, reported that the list of canvassers in various districts was completed;. canvassers had béen contacted and material for canvass was ready for distribution. President Miss Forder, informed the members that Miss Watson had sent the list of officers to Headquarters, also report done by the Nutrition committee, President read letters re Practice Course in "Red Cross Nursing Class. It was decided" that arrangements he made for the course by the committee. Mrs. Hooey reported on advertising done 'through schools, organizations, and churches, re the Blood Clinic to be held. in Port Perry High School, and for books and magazines to be: sent through the 1.O.D.E. for soldiers, sailors and airmen, Mrs. A. Bailey reported on number of donors regi- stered--twenty or more names had been received up to date. It was de- cided" to send to Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross for 26° "Har- vester Worlds" which are a free con- tribution from International Harvest- er Company toward Red Cross cam- * paign. The necessary envelopes are furnished with the. suggestion that they be distributed over our Branch = The W. A. of Nestleton United 'Church met for its Febriary meeting at the hone of Mrs, Wm, Steele, It as decided to contribute $5.00 to the amine Fund and to make a quilt for ~ Blackstock Anglican W. A. held its swered with quilt blocks for the Red Cross. Next meeting to be held at Mrs. F. Crawford's. Roll Call to be answered by Lenten Thoughts. Darlington and Cartwright Busi- ness Men's Association held a dance in Cartwright Hall, on Friday evening with Solina Orchestra providing the music. ' The Boy Scouts, under the leader- ; ship of Scoutmaster Gilbert, took part jin the service in the United Church, | Sunday evening, February 20th, EE A As oa -- SEAGRAVE ! Junior Red Cross Meeting The meeting of the Blue Bird | Branch, Junior Red Cross, was held at Seagrave Public School on Friday, February 25th. The president, June Billingham, occupied the chair. Vera Thompson acted as secretary. The meeting opengd with Jr. Red Cross song followed by the motto. - The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was read and approved. The collection amounted to 40c. The bal- ence on hand on February 14 amount- ed to $9.14. The Health Service and Humane reports were read. It was decided that we keep sending boxes to Seagrave boys overseas every two weeks, It was decided that wé pay our fees for the year. A Red Cross drive will be started on Tues- day, Feb. 20, Watch for poster in the store, The program was in charge of the program committee, O Canada was followed by a duet by Donald Dowson and Joyce Harding, June Billingham gave a demonstration on First Aid for a broken arm. A song was sung by the Juniors entitled, When Fields are White, This was followed by a poem by Leona Reynolds. The program closed with the Benediction, Seagrave Young People The Seagrave Y.P.U. entertained Port Perry Y.P.U. on February 23rd. A fine devotional period was conducted by Port Perry, based on the theme, "Faith", The program opened with a solo by Tommy Tristram followed by a reading by Miss Irene McDonald, Miss Doris Wallace played an intru- mental on the piano; this was follow- ed by a reading by Dorothy Tristram. A humorous skit was given and acted by Roy Wilkings and some of the Port boys." This was followed by a solo with ukelele accompaniment by Wes Jackson. Miss Dorothy Balfour sang two solos, entitled "The West, a Nest, and You Dear", and "Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There." This fine devotional and program were much appreciated by the Seagrave Y. cere thanks to them, closed with the Benediction. "The rest of the evening, was spent in playing games followed by lunch served by the Seagrave Young People. Personal Items Mr. and Mrs. P. Ripley and' Mrs, home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Moon on Sunday, Mr. Dee King of Oshawa visited the home of Mr, and Mrs. W. King. Miss Alma King and friend, of To- ronto, visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. King on Sunday. Miss Evelyn Harding 'of Toronto, visited her home here over the week- end, Mr, and Mrs, Couch and family, and Mrs, Couch, Sr, visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs, T, Harding on Sun- day. Mr, and Mrs, Mac McMillan and family visited the home of Mr, and Mrs, Wm, Short. ? Mr, and Mrs, Gordon Fishley and family visited at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Neil McMillan, ' Mrs. A, L, Bailey. Roll Call was an- ¢ : Mr, and Mrs. Silas Reynolds 'are visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs. L. Branning, in Toronta. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Jeffrey, of Scu- gog, visited the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs, G. Fishley, on Saturday. : Misses Helen and Betty Short visit- ed at their home here over the week- end. ri Pte. B. McCoy of Camp Borden, and sister Marjorie McCoy, were home for the week-end. © Harvey Clarke, of the R.C.A.F, was home'over the week-end. P.U. and we wish to extend our sin-" The meeting Tanner, of Oshawa, visited at the: We extend congratulations to Reg. Moase, who received his wings at Cen-| tralia, Ont., on February 25th. Keep March 17th open for the Sea- grave Orchestra concert. oY -- = en et AT THE FRONT When listeners hear the voice of Matthew Halton, Marcel Ouimet, or any of the other CBC correspondents reporting from the battle area, it's be- cause the Unit's engineers have plenty of pluck and steady nerves, for with- out the engineers the font-line broad- cast would not be possible. Here is sent. Lloyd Moore, member of the engineer: ing staff in Montreal, now on duty overseas. GREENBANK Word was received last week of the; § death of Mrs. T, Cragg at Haileyhury. 5 Mrs, 3 W. Gibson, living here until sometime 3 after her marriage, when she and her ¥ She was the daughter of Mr, a husband moved to New Liskeard. We also regret to hear of the death 5 of Mrs. W. Bundy, in Toronto, Mrs. | ra Ironside) lived |g here before and sometime after her) Bundy (nee Bar] marriage. Mr. and Mrs, W. Phoenix with Mr.|¥ ° and Mrs. Jonah Clarke and Mr, Albert attended the funeral of the late Miss Christie, at Utica,]¥ Clarke, Sonya last Friday, X Miss Et home of Mr. Beare, on Thursday night. Mr, W. Boe, of Oshawa, visiting Mr, 5 and Mrs. J. Boe. Mr, Fleetwood Beare had a very o successful auction sale, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Woodward and ky children, Sonya, visited Mrs, Balfe on |# Wednesday of last week. The W.M.S, held the Worlds Day of | &# Prayer in connection with their re- gular meeting on Friday, Feb, 25th, at the home of Mrs. R. Beare. Millan and Mrs. W, McMillan, led the devotional service. mittee. meeting was very interesting. Mr. and Murs. Lloyd Lee in Toronto 4 on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. ronto on Sunday, PRINCE ALBERT The progressive dinner sponsored by the W. A. and held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. MacGregor, on the | evening of Feb. 24th, was a splendid The weather was ideal, with Over fifty were pre-| To those who never attehded! success. hardly a breeze. this kind of a dinner, we might say it reminds some of us of that old game, "Upset the fruit basket", where you all change chairs, but in this case all got a chair, even the one late comer had to eat all alone, ; First, all sat in the kitchen to eat the soup-- and was it good; then they were told to go in the dining room where the main course--roast beef, el Wren, of Uxbridge, was | ¥§ a recent guest of Miss A. J. Phoenix. The Red Cross held a euchre at the | §8 and Mrs. Fleetwood | % Mrs. | ¥ W. Walker assisted by Mrs. H, Mec-|¥ They followed the | order of service sent out by the com-|& Mrs. A. Rodd gave the ad-|& dress and Miss Faulkner sang a solo. |g} There was a good, attendance and the |$ Phoenix in To- |§ -- 'CONGRAT This service is av F. E. Reesor Phon EEE EE ER AR RE RRR ERR RES NEAR RF RA A PATTY SHELLS M of the Blood PHONE 32 "iy mashed 'taters, peas, carrots, and what not were served. They finally reached the living room to eat their pie and drink their tea or ¢offee, served on small tables, beautifully decorated with jonquils or daffodils (som¢ call them one, some another). These flowers were kindly donated by our florist, Mr. Ettey, and what a display of pies in the pantry, most every kind except rhubarb, and all were sweet enough fo. Oh, say, but some of our young girls are pieus. The remainder of -the evening was spent -in. chatting and playing games. Mrs, Harper's Sunday School class To those responsible for the organ- ~Izing and administration of the BLOOD DONORS GLINIC we offeri-heartiest congratulations. and we are pleased to see that this district is doing its bit. SSS -- REESOR'S FUEL & LUMBER FRESH BAKIN Saturday Special--"Health Biscuits" We extend congratulations on the success GERROW BROS. - - Hou ASAASASAINRBRARBARAARAARSSSSSS ART 33853 ULATIONS ery important one, e T3w F. G. Reesor ADE FOR ORDERS Donor Clinic. Phone 32 - PORT PERRY favored with a couple of choruses, ac- companied by the guitar. We are pleased to hear Mr, Bert. Midgley is able to be around again after several weeks of illness, Mrs. Town and Mr. Steinhoff, of To- ronto, visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Mac- Gregor and Glen Steinhoff on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Grant Hunter spent the week-end with the latter's parents in Peterboro, it being the occasion of Mr. and Mrs, Hunter's wedding anni- versary. It would do you good to see Mr. W. Ettey's greenhouse just now. The carnations and tulips are gorgeous. one 'Special' The shortage of New Gasoline "and Ration Coupon Books On March 31, the présent gasoline licenses and ration coupon books will expire. After that date no gasoline will be sold except on the presentation of a 1944-45 ration book. : : Los In his own interests, every vehicle owner is asked to apply at once for a new license and ration coupon book for each of his vehicles. Application forms must be completed in detail, Commencing April 1, under the 1944-45 rationing plan, the opera- tion of which will be basically the same as that now in effect; all non-comthercial vehicle ownets.will again be allowed a basic" AA" gasoline license and ration coupon book, contai passenger car, or 16 for a motorcycle. 5 Similarly, owners of vehicles eligible for a ** Special" category, who can prove their need, will be granted #n extra vocational allowance, fixed in advance forthe year ending March 31, 1945. .In determining the extra allowance -- which will be measured to individual needs --- the previous category be an important consideration. HS The extra vocational coupons will again be issued in books labelled "Special", and each book will contain not more than 60 units. To permit constant review of the needs of each catégory applicant, only id 4 book, or portion lo will be issued at a time. and mileage of thewcar will The Oil Controller also has the right to refuse any application for ' a 'Special' category, or to suspen an infraction of the regulations. : gasoline is still acute. Do not apply for a ** Special" any ration co . . category.unless your need is urgent. their vehicles. complete at once and in detail th To obtain a-gasoline license and' ratio application form at your ncarest Post Office. Study the form and follow carefully the instructions contained therein, Do not leave it in your car. If, stolen, It may not be replaced. Gasoline for commercial vehicles will again be rationed. To assure themselves sufficient gasoline to carry on normal 'business activi- tics after March 31, operators of commercial vehicles are urged to ¢ required application for ¢ach of On 'and' after April 1, service station attendants will not accept 'gasoline ration coupons unless the license plate number of the motor gel vehicle for which they were issued is written in ink on each coupon, Every motor vehicle must also display on its windshield a 1944-45 sticker indicating the cate the time of the purchase. ; If the owner of a motor vehicle sells, transfers or disposes of it in any way, it is his obligation to see that the gasoline license and LR ration coupon book for that vehicle is returned imm nearest Regional Oil Control Office. : n coupon book; sectice = : When you receive your 1944-45 gasoline ration book; guard it carefully. because of your negligence, it is lost or ning 40 units for a gory of the coupon book submitted at Licenses not necessarily upon: book for ediately to the