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4 SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher Such is the patriots boast, where'er we roam, Bis first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith, * you; but trust that it does not' mean Ls r duties as caretaker have A Rd i) EDITORIAL © ON BEING HEALTHY TH There is nothing in the various national health plans that gives the individual the right to do as he jolly well pleases with his own life, mere payment of so much a year is only one of the first steps in the health program, The fact is that there are many steps to be taken in order, to gain and retain health. Every Every step is part of the necedsary program to maintain community step is based on self-control. health, The only difference in the new system is that you don't have to worry further about the doctor bill, Starting in babyhood, parents need to get over that every child has to suffer the delusion measles and similar di -- the he will not listen to reason, drastic steps must be taken. : And that does not mean that our boys and men, and women shall become weaklings or "sissys". - s Indeed, if we are going to compete with the regimented cheap labor and lower standard of living in foreign countries, we shall have to put up with many controls to retain our mental and physical balance. : The most natural thing in the world will be that there shall come a let-down among people who have been under high working tension for some years. Such a let-down could be tragic in its results. 2 ' It will be almost as hard to maintain the peace as it has to win the war--not in death and de- struction; but in those habits of mind that breed The 1 the better, because the child is supposed to be over with that trouble, a philosophy which is unsound. Step by step, we go through life deluding ourselves with the idea that we can't help this or that physical trouble, when the fact is that we eat too much, or drink too much, or do not take sufficient rest and sleep. One can scarcely ex- pect to remain healthy, and at the same time. continue to violate the ordinary rules of health, Nor can we allow unsanitary conditions to con- The water supply and sewage disposal require particular attention. In fact the best feature of any national health program lies in the fact that preventive regula- tions, both in the life of the individuals and the community, will have to be enforced. value will come from the continual health edu- cation that must surely become a part of any tinue in any community. health system. It is of little value to teach the children all the simple health rules, if they (the rules) are to be abandoned as soon as the school years are Those rules_are just as essential at ended. eighteen or eighty as they are at eight. When we begin to pay taxes and a fee for the maintenance of good health, good citizenship will demand that we 'all play the game and follow the rules so that the general health of the com- munity is not imperilled. When such conduct becomes the general rule, there will be no need for prohibitions re personal habits of drinking, ete. "A self-controlled person isn't going to make a fool of himself either in over-eating or over-drinking, or in the indulgence of "dope" of any kind," Prohibitions are the re- sult of abuse of privileges--extremes that hurt all concerned, and make harsh laws necessary. Much of our philosophy of life, handed down from generation to generation, has been based 'on the idea that "boys will be boys" and that everybody should "sow some wild oats." don't bring up our dogs, or horses or cattle that way. "In fact, if they show too many "wild oats", we kill them off as being useless or a detriment. That is because we cannot reason with them. If a human being becomes in the same state so that Much future wars. To maintain peace is every person's task and it can't be done except through the sacrifice for the good of the community and humanity as a whole, * . * . \ MR. POWER SPEAKS AN EDITORIAL The tribute Air Minister Power paid to the men of the Canadian Air Forcé in a House of buried in Hansard . As it stands it is a superb "editorial" on a dramatic and glorious aspect of our war effort, Here is part of what he said: "Eleven thousand does not seem so very great a number in a war which has engulfed s0 many million lives, "Nevertheless every single one of these gallant lads taken away by the grisly mechanism of war was the pride and hope of some Canadian family. Every life sacrificed represents an irreparable "loss to the Canadian nation. ' "Those boys came from families in every walk of life, from rich and poor alike, from those in high places and those in low, from the farm, from the city, from high school and college and university. We ourselves in this house have not been immune, six of our members have lost their dearest and best. "They were a cross section of the youth of a democracy, the least professional of soldiers, the most gallant of citizens. Living their young lives under varying conditions, in different atmo- spheres in this Canada of such divergent views and interests, they yet found a common patriot- ism and a common purpose. : "They, on the threshold of their manhood, de- veloped a magnanimity of soul and a lofty and heroic love of country. Looking at the future as they did, with a wisdom of ages peering out of boyish eyes, they counted the cost, they calcu- lated the risk, yet remained through it all serene and undaunted. iy _ "Let their selfless endeavour, their common patriotism, their unswerving purpose, be an ex- ample to us in our Canadian task." ? --The Financial Post We 1.0.0.F. NEWS I. O. O. F. Lodge Makes Presentation to George Channell On Monday evening, March 18th, approximately thirty members were on hand to witness the Second Degree conferred on two candidates. After this important work was com- pleted, a very - pleasing event' took place when Brother F. E. Reesor read an address to our Brother rge Channell, on the eve of his departure and presented him with a Waterman 4 Fountain Pen in recognition of his good work in the Lodge, The following address was read: ' Port Perry, March 18th. 1944 Brother George Channell, Warriner ge, No. 76, .0.0. F. Dear George: 4 We, your, fellow brothers of War- riner Lodge, No. 76, 1.0.0.F., wish to mark your new venture by our expres- sion of goodwill. 40 We have enjoyed your presence and appreciated your services in this employed since you came to our town. Not only our L 1 to your departure, but, Port Perry, is again, losing a fine citizen and the other societies you have been inter- ested in will also feel the loss of such a splendid leader. We wish you "bon voyage' as you embark on your way to take up your new duties at your position in Bloom- field and extend our very best wishes for a long, happy, and successful life in the future. As a symbol of our comradeship and goodwill, token and your many friends in this Lodge. Signed on behalf of the members, In 'accepting Brother George Channell graciously replied and thanked the members for their kind sentiments, A social time and sing-song was enjoyed, followed by refreshments served by the com- mittee in charge. , Next meeting, Initiation will take lace for four candidates in waiting. e are hoping for a good showing of members. EH Still waiting to receive the addres- ses of our members in the Armed Forces. Carswell, George, Woodrow, and Pte. Ernie. The family have always lived on the Island, except Alice, who makes her home in Rama. The sympathy of the community is extended to the be- reaved family. Interment was made in the little grave yard near -the church. The Sunday School was very inter- 'esting and at the close of the classes, Mr. Ralph Milner, "the: Asst. Supt. ge is suffering, due Commons speech is too good a thing to leave < Harvey Edgar was son of Scugog Harvey Edgar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Edgar, Scugog Island, was in- stantly killed shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, March 10th, when the auto- mobile, driven by Orville Stinson, was struck by the Montreal-Toronto C.N.R. the men were employees of the plant at Ajax and boarded with Jos. Fletcher, 427 Brock street, N. Whitby. The train was in. charge of Engineer J. Ingram of Belleville and Conductor Howard Vander Wart of Brockville, Stinson, who is a native of Bobcay- 1weon, had a. miraculous escape jump- ing from the auto, which stalled on the crossing, a matter of seconds be- fore the locomotive plowed into the vehicle. Police officers that Edgar had opened the door on his side of the vehicle but was too late to jump to safety. Edgar, who is one of a family of ten children, was very highly regarded by the Fletcher family boarded in Whitby. young men was married. MARCH 16th, 1944 BY TRAIN Oshawa Times-Gazette Island Family stalled Valley Golf Cl John B. TIrvi section of the express at Both D.LL. first Rosebank level crossing. Constable twisted steel, He informed the Provincial it to stall, with whom he | struck. Neither of the too late to lea ub, ne he said, p to safety. PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, HARVEY EDGAR KILLED The speeding train plowed into the vehicle and carried it more than a quarter of a mile to the Rouge Provincial Constable James Suther- land who went to the scene with Chief of Pickering and Special Provincial Harold W. Quan- trill, said that it was a miracle that the train was not derailed, as it pushed the wreckage across the bridge over the Rouge River, When the train finally was halted, Sutherland sald, mains of the car resembled a ball of the re- Stinson told the police that he and Edgar had driven two fellow-workers to Rosebank and were returning to Whithy when the accident happened. Ice conditions caused the wheels of the car to slide off the planks between the rails and the right-of-way, causing He said that he was opening the door to get out when he heard the blast of the train whistle and jumped to the south track just as the engine Edgar, opened the door on his side, but was had just - YOGOSLAVS IN ITALY HELP ALLIES AGAINST GERMANS After the occupation of their country many soldiers of the Yugoslav army and many civilians were taken to Italy and made to do forced labor. Now many of them are helping the Allies to drive out their enemy. They volunteered enthusiastically and many offered to work for food alone without remuneration, Some of the Yugoslavs in Italy are patriots who escaped by sea from islands along the Dalma- tian coast. Among them were women and children and members of patriot guerilla bands who had never ceased to wage war on the Germans. Among these were many young girls in their teens, the Yugoslavs helped to navigate a ship through dangerous waters of En route the ship hoisted the flag of Yugoslav liberation red, white and blue of the. 31 of the patriots The picture shows: the Adriatic in spite of German dive bombers. Yugoslav flag with a white star for freedom. were wounded and are being cared for in Italy. One of the fighting patriots, a girl of only 20 years, She is Laca Mandie¢ Makiedo, and she has been responsible for sabotaging many Alone, she has de- stroyed many trains, engines, railway lines and bridges. Today, she is in Italy giving valuable information to the Allies. A of the services which are vital to the Germans, Watch your label; it tells' when your $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy Subscription expires. Letter to Those on H Active Service P ¥ To the Home Folks Away from Home. Just now we can buy meat without ration coupons; but there has been no great rush for it like there was just before meat rationing started. We're getting pretty thoroughly used to the idea now. What isn't so easy is going without some things altogether, or hearing that foods like salmon ave on the market, but do not seem to be around when we want them, -The babies still have priority on corn syrup. One lack is felt quite keenly--films for cameras. These are days when the kodak would be used quite steadily, but films like many other things have gone to the use of the armed services. Nylon stockings are in the same ca- tegory. Parachutes and guy ropes are much more important than the habiliments of pedal extremities, Here is a partial list of things that are hard to get or are off the market altogether--dates, figs, raisins, cur- rants, jams, honey, maple syrup, pickles, dressings, potted meats, paper products (tissues, towels, servietfes), soda and sweet biscuits, matches, and a host of other goods. The story of the Scot who was asked for a maten by a man without tobacco, can be a reality. The Scot will remark--"Ye'll ne be needin' the match." Magazines are disappearing pidly. That there is a shortage of steel is evidenced by the fact that instances are cited of steel building frame: being dismantled, when onty partially ra- liminary work being ended, imu skilled and semi-skilled labor h been released, and house construct has become most activel Acro Canada during February, permits cight million. dollars worth of ho construction were issued as agai two million dollars worth in Februa of 1943. he The Financial Post gave illust tions of houses costing anywhere from | $3,600 to $12,000, In some cases,' there is a scarcity of lumber and:i® other materials, but this situation {8° 4" casing. 155 Curiously enough, common laborers are more scarce than skilled worke This is a situation that is likely 8 continue, and may grow more acute There has been an upsurge in the > v matter of vocational training. 44 : great deal of this training is very practical and thorough. It is not like the story of the mechanic who was : "expert". He "put in bolt 463." Hig training is better, broader now, i T Gradually there is a movement to= ward normal. Men who found their, jobs slipping away from them becausd, Tt of war conditions, went to the war equipment factories, They are no 8 beginning to see the old jobs return-g ing, such as garages and servi stations. Goods that have been offs. = the market, are filtering back, and bo dey is slowly approaching whey i we shall see business as it was, 0 nearly so. erected. This is becausé" there is no opportunity for securing enough me- tal to complete the building. But we are not suffering here; and] are rapidly getting over the grum-; bling about the things we lack. We are even recovering from the habit of running the war better than the generals and admirals, and air marshals, who are now in charge. v Vv v One phase of war construction work is being rapidly completed. High- ways, airports, huge factories are now of sufficient volume to meet the What we are looking forward to the time when these skilled mechanics shall have work in Oshawa, and coms: fortable homes in Port Perry. have started a certain manner of life 7, and it will likely be continued gt some ios : measure. Forward looking citizens here a thinking of plans to make this the: best of home towns. If we can gain a factory or two, so much the betters But it should become the best o places in which to live. Yours truly, military needs of the day. That pre- Mr. T. Sharp and Mr. H. Phoenix were in Toronto on Monday. Mrs. A. Phoenix and Mrs. Cragg returned with ta. ere will be a euchre party given by Mr. and Mrs, J. ard in the Community Hall, this Friday evening. Proceeds for Milk for Britain Fund. There will also be a draw on a Red Cross quilt. Our Young People entertained the community last Friday evening by presenting the humorous play, "Ma Simpkins, from Simpkinsville", Harlam Woodbridge (Rupert Lee), efficiently based his household, includ- ing his lovely daughters Babbie(Betty Real), a flippant young thing, and asked a few questions on the 1 topic--Fear--which made Pilate and Peter do what they did to their Saviour, Mr. and Mrs. O. Gerrow, of Oshawa, were guests of his sister Mrs. C, L. Fralick and her husband, on Sunday. L.A.C. Elmer Lee, R.C.AF., has been stationed at Charlottetown, PEI and Mrs. Lee is visiting with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hood, for a few please accept this little with it the felicitations of J. C. Love, Noble Grand Chas. Reesor, Secretary. this remembrance, weeks, Flt. Sgt. J. L. Sweetman returned to Trenton on Sunday after a few days at his home here. Mrs, R. Hood is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs, Ralph Laing, ta Brantford. : ' Wednesday evening, March 8th at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Samells. The president, Anson Gerrow, took charge of the meeting which was open- ed with the singing of two hymns. 'rhe next meeting will be at the home The Head Community Club met on' of Mr. and Mrs, John Reader, The le e and hope that your new i- on will: prove Vv successful for graduation out of our fellowship 'en- tirely, - Sh : You have proved yourself to be an outstanding good member and splen- did co-worker in all our activities for the welfare of the Lodge. ! . We are going to miss you very pel, ony as a member but as the our meetings such a hu Hiesets you have ey shouldered nsibility. since becoming a member this Lodge a few years ago. ly ca out we have Yohat a tie this may have t mes, for you, HR pare time" has been fully 'SCUGOG : A pot luck supper will be held in the Township Hall on Wednesday evening, March 22nd. A good time is expected. the Indian Church on Monday for the late Harvey Edgar, son of Mr, and very by a train on the C.N.R. at Rosebank level crossing, The funeral was condugted by Revs W. C. Smith, of Port Perry, who spoke ery Kind! 8) des y ecea! 8 survived by one sister Alice, and eight' broth: Jsens, ; fin, i ers, >_> | program committee will be Mildred man, Donald Gerrow. The serving committee for the meeting are George Samells, Arthur Dowson, George Free- man, Two readin, were given by Mrs. J. Reader and Mrs. T. Redman, (George Freeman played the accordian, Mrs, E. Sweetman-gave a reading, there was community singing wit Mrs. Redman at the piano. Anson large funeral was held in © Ugood" fellow who could always be re- Mrs. Percy Edgar. Harvey was in- Gerrow gave a number of humotous lied upon to make the social side of stantly killed. on Friday night when readings, Mrs, E, Sweetman and An- the car in which he was riding was hit son ted a test 0 A vote of thanks was tendered the Jost and hostess for the use of their ome. : : Mr. and Mrs, E. H. Gerrow, of Osh: awa were visitors of her sister, Mrs. C, Wanamaker, on Sunday. to the bereaved family, is parents, the Frank, John, Edwin, | ed her sister, in Toronto on Saturday. Dh eayn, Mrs, E. Sweetman, Alan Red-| Mrs. Gordon Hope and family visit- time of the year, a change soon. Bill Hope is spending a few days at his home here before going into train- ing as a trooper, Miss Evelyn Mr, and Mrs. Real and sons of Black- water, and Miss Clara Hardy, Mr. Joe Dowson, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, G. Hope on Sunday. The new church building is well on its way to completion. nearly every day to help the carpen- ters with the work. Pte. Owen and Mrs, Reader visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Reader, on Sunday. Miss Myrtle Dowson is helping Mrs. Barl Reader for a few weeks, Roberts of Port Credit, There are bees Marion Swe A Letter from Italy Italy, Feb. 28th, 1944 of Dear Friends: To the officers and Scugog Red Cross, I wish to extend my sincere thanks, for the parcel, I received today. It is certainly very encouraging to know that you are doing your utmost to help bring happiness and cheer to the many Scugog boys serving -over- seas, meet, although there are several local boys over here, and no doubt we may not be far apart. I trust you had a very merry Christ- Mr. mas and ing the circumstances under which we are subject, we had a'very enjoyable Christmas, rather be at home, but unfortunately our job over here isn't finished, so we have to put up with ft. The weather for the past month---mud up to our knees--not much like Scugog at this members Lee, at Unfortunately very few of us play was we ew Year holiday. Consider- cently. The month was held on Naturally we would much Church, has been terrible here last week. We are hoping for week-end, out to their Bp 1 ctman the Well friends, as you know that it is impossible for us to write very much news, so I will close with these few remarks, wishing you all the best of ticalth and happiness. B94505 L./Cpl. Walter C. Hood, C.1.B., W/shop, R.C.0.C. Canadian Army Overseas, Central Med, Forces. Birthday Greetings Birthday greetings' to Mrs. Charles Mills and little Gloria Hobbs for the 16th of March, Muriel MacMaster and Roy Pogue for the 17th, Mrs, Ray Hobbs and Helen Leighton the 18th, 19th, John Hardy and Evelyn Reader the 20th, Mr, George Bratley the 21st. Miss Betty Dowson is spending a few weeks in Port Perry. > -- acted, To [ ' Fl SEE hig dah ASI STC Xs Sai [sbibatasiimnamnsmagionsd | . GREENBANK A.C. Elmer Lee, R.C.A.F.,, and Mrs, Mr. Tyson Lee's on Monday night of last week, Tuesday morning Elmer left for Charlottetown, P.E.I, The Young People had a good crowd ay Friday evening. The ~ W. V. Cragg, New Liskeard, visited relatives and friends here re- meeting of the W.M.S. esday afternoon in the At the®close the Mission Band gave a program after which lunch was served by the W.M.S, Miss Mills. was in Toronto one day Mr. and Mrs. Walter Phoenix, of Toronto, at their home here for the od Cynthia (Mona Baird), the older and more sensible. Both girls being in love, somewhat complicates matters when Pa forbids them to go out with the young men of their choice, Elmer Northcote (Bob Michie) and Oren Brennan (Wilmot Phair). Matters (continued on page b) ee > ------ -- The Blood Donors « . Clinic Continuing our'report of two weeks ago, regarding the equipment, sup- plies, and necessary helpers to com- plete the amount needed to enable the clinic to run smoothly; we had to have a committee to prepare things before- hand. These were: J. C. Love, C. H. and A, Dowson, A reception committee was also on able. plete. several im efficiently lighten the mittees, Through their untirin all the time, contribute at one time, also available for those needing re laxation after their donation, Reesor, E. R. McClellan, C. A. Love, hand to help keep the donors comfort- These were: Mrs. G. A, Woods, Messrs. G. M. Gerrow and J. E, Jack- son, The 1.O.D.E. who are ever willing to get behind a good cause, have been indispensable to us and we do sincere- ly appreciate «their co-operation and effort entailed to make our Clinic com- They took the responsibility of rtant tasks which were ooked after and helped to duties of our various com- and enthusiastic members we were able to have eight beds arranged and in use This will give you an idea as to the number being able to Couches were Special mention should be made of Mr. S. Farmer, the ¢ongenial editor of the "Star". He has kindly contribu valuable space, free of charge, for advertising in connection with this Blood Clinic and is ever willing allot space to report our progress the public" through this source. appreciate it very much and trust v do not impose too greatly py takin up too much space. Port Perry High School be an ideal location to hol and we are proud to have equipped building at our We are receiving wpn sponse to our request for names are still pouring in. Those who, for health reasons, limit, ete, cannot give their blo but interested in the welfare of th! Clinie, and would like to help this worthy cause, could perhaps do th : share in helping with the work in th@ kitchen or in donating toward the sup; plies needed in carrying this alon This is a community project and thoseg® anxious to do their "bit" will, indeé be appreciated. As you will see by the reports of our "First Clinic", Hf takes quite a few workers to. make': this a success and to do this we mul§ have plenty of helping hands to thing smoothly. El Donations Received) Warriner Lodge .... J. E. Jackson ..... wrenennnns DAN Keep in mind the date of the neXi Clinic, March 31st. Those still wish ing to donate or help, get in toudh with the committee in charge. : Thank you for your splendid sup: port and co-operation. p at 2% roved is Ch such a well isposal, erful reg' donors am . oF h i $26,00 Ration Coupons which may be used Effective Thursda: March 16th Butter--b50, 61, 52, 63 : Tea and Coffee---14 to 29 ini ALSO--Elto E4 Sugar--14 to 28 inclusive Preserves--~D1 to D16 = ow