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J " Bi Re i Watch your label; it tells when your ~ Subscription expires. $1.50 per year in advance. 5 cents a single copy EDITORIAL Ay Such is the patriot's boast, where'er: we roam, Ris first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith, _ but initial steps in this great business. EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR _ EVERY CANADIAN CHILD . Edtication is continuous in some way or other all the days of our lives. Some of us learn such facts of history, science, life and literature as will help to develop the best that is in us. We are very fortunate if that kind of education has been made possible for us. Others are less for- tunate. Circumstances of poverty and isolation de- bar them from the best educational opportunities, It is the business of the state to remove the handicaps from the less fortunate, and to widen the educational outlook for all its citizens. The day of the physical pioneer is past. The new pioneering will be done in the field of research by those who have been mentally trained to see apd to understand what they see. Happy living without this mental training will grow more difficult as the years pass. We right- ly honor the pioneer whose physical industry and good judgment laid the foundation for our present day prosperity. Those pioneers, both men and women, did a splendid piece of work. The found- ation was well laid; the superstruetire should be worthy of that great b work. The fact is that we succeed as a people with the limited knowledge which was sufficient for our parents, We are in competition with the 'peoples of the world. In all our industries there is need for wide knowledge and expert skills. Rural people are particularly in need of the best possible education; for farming is becoming a most difficult art. Simple sowing and reaping are Soil analysis, fertilization, correct cultivation, wise selection of seeds, good judgment in marketing, these are but a few of the problems that will re- quire well trained minds for successful farming. Curiously enough, the greatest handicaps to all round education are found where the best mental training is most needed. City dwellers may be- come cogs in the machinery of life, both in in- dustry and in entertainment. Rural people have to meet their own problems, and they are many. The ability to think for one's self, and the habits of continuous industry have frequently been the foundation upon which the great men and women of our country have built their lives, giving won- derful service to their fellow men, Those char- acteristics are best developed in rural communi- ties, The day has arrived, however, when what was known as "horse sense" will not be sufficient. The information which is imparted, and the training, mental and otherwise, which is given must be the best that is available anywhere. Correct understanding of world conditions is essential. An ignorant man or woman can become dangerous to the social peace by spreading false ideas concerning other peoples, or by misunder- standing the strength or weakness of those peo- ples. Democracy is founded on the idea of gov- ernment by the people. If the peopledo not know how to govern, disaster must follow. Most of our difficulties and resulting wars arise from ignor- ance, prejudice, and greed. It is the business of: the educator to do all in his or her power to re- move those defects. We descend into savagery or rise ito good neighborliness according as we develop the best mental and spiritual possibilities in our people. A good school is infinitely less costly than a successful war. * Our school authorities in Port Perry are well aware of these facts, and both the staffs of the schools and the Board of Education are providing the very best educational opportunities that are possible, They realize that everyone who can work should bé taught how to work, and to do so intelligently. The old idea that one obtains an education in order to avoid physical labor, is gone. Today, the High School has launched out on a new service to the community, by establishing Night Classes, thus giving adults the opportunity to continue thgir studies along useful lines. Three classes have been started--Home Economics, Com- mercial, and Shop Work, with over thirty students enrolled. We sincerely hope this new venture will grow in popularity. * * * CANADA AND AUSTRALIA A comparison of Prices of Things Bought and Things Sold. by R. J. Deachman, We have heard much of the prosperity of New Zealand and Australia--distant fields look green. Everyone would be delighted, if, "down under", they developed a new technique which would bring about steady and continuous progréss. Above all, stability is needed. If we could measure pros- pects for the future the way would be easier. Our problem is agricultural. If there is pros- perity on the farm it will be diffused throughout the nation--if the farmer is hard up, not all the strategy of statesmanship can bring prosperity to the cities. Success for the farmer depends on - prices received for- things sold, prices paid for things bought. The following table gives prices in both coun- tries. The figures were obtained by Dr. Donnelly, M.P. who has just returned from a trip to Aus- tralia: Australia Canada Binder, 8-foot Me ANA $ 525.60 $ 347.50 Seeder ich. 341.46 313.00 Mower vin yries 195.75 120.00 Hay Rake ...c.civin 79.65 70.26 Tractor, 102 ...... 2187.00 1486.90 * Dise PIoW iii 339.30 168.00 Farm Producers; Butter-fat, top grade ........" 34 433 Cheese ...... Nisaerh sinsibasmgidonns © +18 24 Hogs, dressed usin 14 103 Top grade baby beef ., 06% A1 Honey ou. BAY L toe TL 09 13 Wheat ... 2 1.26 Dr. Donnelly points out also that, on the State "owned railways of Australia, the rate on farm products 'is approximately three times the Cana- dian rate. What would the Canadian farmers say if they were saddled with a burden of that kind? °° THE BEST TO THE BOYS I feel that an explanation is owing to the signers of a petition which I was carrying around two or three weeks sgo and also to those citizens of Port Perry whose signatures I did not solicit. It is a matter of common Know- ledge that over a year ago a fine pro- perty at Sunnybrook Park was deeded by the City of Toronto to the Do- minion Government for a military hospital. It has long been felt that Christie St. Hospital, an old factory made to do duty as a hospital during the last war and situated in a noisy and dirty part of the City, was not a fit place for wounded or sick soldiers. Besides, it was overcrowded and pri- "vacy, even for the dying, was some- times impossible. One recalls the story of a wife, paying her last visit to her soldier husband, his cot separ- ated only by a screen from that of another patient, who also had a visitor or visitors at the same time, It seemed -- it was -- shameful that a man, giving his life for a supposedly grateful country, should be granted no more privacy in his last moments with his wife than a screen about his cot. It was felt that a new hospital, favourably situated and perfectly equipped, was an imperative necessity. Surely the best was not, too good for |. Canada's best and bravest sons, And 50 a site in beau Sunnybrook Park was given to the Government. That was more than a year ago; but so little progress had been made that in August last a group of Canadian women organized an Rmurguney C Com- par mittee and had petitions printed for which -numerous signatures were eas- ily obtainable, especially in Toronto, and a steady bombardment of Ottawa with these was kept up. As it seemed a good-idea to How the Government that not only Toronto, but a much larger area, was interest- ed in the project, copies of the pefition were sent to some outside place. It was in this way that I canie into possession of one, with the request that I obtain as many signatures as possible. 'As it came to me.on the Saturday 'before Thanksgiving, and I was going out to hospitable Burnham Lodge on Stoney Lake for the holiday, I took it with me and easily secured ten signatures, Returning to Port Perry, I took the petition down town with me one afternoon and made an excellent beginning at the Bank, where the Manager and his whole staff, and also two or three clients who happened in at the time, readily signed. As the young man in the teller's cage said] to me afterwards, I could easily have got all the signatures I 'wanted by just sitting there in the Bank and showing the petition, with merely a word of explanation, to people who came and went. However, 1 sallied forth and on my way home had no 'difficulty in filling in the whole form, on Which there was space for only thirty-five signatures, One only re- fusal met me -- this from a man who spoke of the good réports he had had | from soldiers' who had been treated in the Christie St. place, Of course one might as well argue that, because suc- cessful operations have been perform- ed by skilful surgeons on a kitchen table by the light of a flickering. candle, there is no need for well equip- | ped hospitals. And one would surely admit that a soldier would have a better chance of recovery and would be made more comfortable in a scien- tifically equipped hospital than in an old - ramshackle ex-factory. And should not our fighting men have the best chance of a good recovery and the greatest possible comfort? But I did not stay to point out to this ob- jector the obvious reductio ad absurd- um of his argument -- I did not want or need an unwilling signature, Promptly and proutly mailing my filled-in petition, I was on the point! of asking the Toronto Committee to send down. more petition forms, for y I had not appro e Reeve (an unpar- donable nor any of the local Clergy un tor of the P. P. Star, fior | prry's only Doctor (who, though 80 overworked that he '3 seqreely ever "has a split second to spare, W iy have wished to get the seal 'his approval to a pro- ject which makes a special appeal to was never greater, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dodsley received word on the evening of November 1st that their son, Pte. George Dodsley, had been killed in action in Italy on | October 24th. George was born on Scugog Island twenty-eight years ago and attended Centre School there. 'He worked for several years on Tarms around Sea- grave and surrounding communities. War broke out and in 1940, George en- listed with the First Irish Regiment of Canada to help do his bit for our free- dom, He Yeceived his training at Camp Borden, Debert and was in Hali- G. Christie won the Silver Shield for training these young men. Congratu- lations are due to all of these winners, Real skill is required for good live- stock judging. PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 1944 $45.000 More Needed to reach | District "E" Objective of $175,000.00. Port Perry, Reach, and Scugog--District "K"-- has flown its pennant in every Victory Loan so far, in- diceting hat its objective had been teached. This year it will require some extia buying--only three days to go, and $456,000 yet to secure. I'he need The money is in the District. If you have the money, and have been hesitating, now 1s the time to decide to buy your bit. LET'S GET DISTRICT "BE" PENNANT FLYING EE -""_-_e. dh lhérlhe cat tS ts Pte. George Dodsley Killed in Action fax two years before proceeding Over- seas. He had been Overseas for two years and in Italy during the past ten months, J Surviving are his parents, one sister Gladys (Mrs. Fred Turley), Toronto; and two brothers, Roy of Oshawa and Gordon of Orillia. George was very well- known to the young people of this community and the news of his sacrifice has been a shock to his many friends, although we have a feeling of pride, too, re- membering that he gave his life doing what he considered his duty for all of us. Ba a Hl i i es ii itis CONGRATULATIONS At the recent Stock Judging Con- test held at Brooklin three of our lo- cal young farmers took high honours. Mac And Fred John Kerry took First Prize. Christie took Fourth Prize. Port Perry Lions Each member is expected to bring a farmer friend to the meeting at 7,30, Friday evening, November 10. Good program and speaker -- Please be on time. Every Lion expected to be present at thie meeting' COUNTY COUNCIL COUNTY OF ONTARIO A meeting of the County Council of -the Corporation of the County of On- 'tario will be held pursuant to adjourn- ment in the Council Chamber in the Court- House in the Town of - Whitby, on Monday, the 20th day of November, 1944, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon, Daylight Saving Time. All accounts to be laid before the Council should be forwarded to the Clerk, 'properly certified, at least three days before the meeting of the Coun- cil. ' Dated at Whithy, this 6th day of November, A.D. 1944. R. DONALD RUDDY, County Clerk. Myrtle Station Large crowds attended both seyyices on Sunday, the occasion of the annual Thank Offering. The church was tables and flowers. were from Raglan, Prospect, Mant chester 'and Ashburn. Rev. Thomas Wallace of Greenbank, was the guest speaker in the morning, with Mr. S. Saywell in charge of the service. Mr. P. Hawkesley, of Brooklin, sang two pleasing solos. In the evening Mr. Wallace conducted the service and de- livered a very splendid sermon, His choir came down for the service and their two anthems and women's quar- tette were much appreciated by the congregation. It was most gratifying to the church board that the objective get by them was almost reached. A few offerings which are still to be re- ceived will no doubt complete it. Mr. and Mrs, W. Dawe were in Orillia a couple of days last week to visit Mrs. Dawe's mother ,who is ill Ross and children of Dagmar spent Wednesday with Mr. Jas. Dickson. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Squelch of Mt. Carmel and Mr. Bill Martin and Miss Maiy Martin of Brooklin, were guests home. Mrs. Archie Parrinder has been for the m raternity), nor the tea- chers of the To nor the members of 'the! LOD, and Red Cross, who are doing Such a' splendid war work (was it ninety-five or one hundredyand ninety-five | pairs of socks they recent- ly sent off, with Christmas cakes and goodies galore to Port Perry's over- seas boys?), and who would have (Continued on back page) gome days confined to the house with "a severe cold and laryngitis. i Rev. T. Wallace and Mr. S. Saywell were dinner guests of A. E. and Mrs. Ramsey on Sunday. The school scholars Yad an enjoy- able Hallowe'en party at the school on Tuesday afternoon last week. The costumes were truly works of wonder- ful imagination,with Patsy - Lunney Jouresing off the special prive; Arthur tastefully decorated with fruit, vege- first in the junior girls' class. on Sunday at the Clarence Harrison' Cryderman took first prize in the sen- ior boys' class and little Gordon Grant was the prize winning junior. "Phyllis McCartney was first in the senior girls' class and wee Bernice Hagbron Games Many visitors op. palyed, followed by a treat which "brought the merry afternoon to a close. "The monthly meeting of Woman's Association will be held at the home of Mrs. Norman Huhson, on Wednes- day, November 156th at 2.30 pm. The missionary offering for the fourth quarter will be received. A cordial in- vitation is extended to the ladies of the community to attend, Mr. W. Byers of Ajax was with his son Albert and Mrs. Eyers over the week-end. . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison of Indian River, came up on the after noon train and were over night guests of their mother Mrs. R. Long, return- . ing home Sunday forenoon, Mr. and Mrs. A, Marchant and Mr. and Mrs. Pike, of Oshawa; Mrs. W. Mrs. Clarence Holman, Mrs. Merrill | Hayter-and little son Stephen, of Lon- don were afternoon callers at the D, Luery home. Mrs. Hayter remained with her cousins until Tuesday. Mrs. L. L. Ross of Uitea visited with her father on Thursday afternoon. "Mr. and Mrs, James Mitchell of Manchester, were visitors on Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, L. W, Mitchell. Mrs. KE. Fisher of Ashburn is with her daughter, Mrs. A. Parrinder, this! 8S. Ralph Reynolds, J. W. week. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson and Danny, of Toronto, were week-end SAMUEL FARMER, Editor and Publisher To the Home Folks Away from Home. We have to pinch ourselves these days to be sure we are not dreaming. Here it is, the 4th of November, as | am writing, and our local bowlers have had a glorious time on the greens all week. At present there seems to be little reason for going to Florida for the Winter. But weather is a funny thing. Next time I write to you there may be a very different story. How- ever, we are very tahnkful for our blessings as they come, and are not borrowing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beatty are down in Florida now. Just now, everybody is waiting for the decision as to whether there will be overseas conscription. Naturally, "if the need is for more men, and if the reserve army can supply that need, the emergency may force the issue, and the men will have to go. In any case, we understand that many of the men in the defence army have said that they are willing to go overseas if necessary. At the time of the plebis- cite on this subject, it was pointed out that such emeypgency might arise, and that overseas service would be neces- sary. } That the home defence soldiers should remain in idleness, if there is work that should be done, and that they can do, is poor business from every point of view. Idleness degrades any man, These men should certainly be trained in the arts of war, and be- come fit men to defend this country either at home or abroad. But having been trained' they should be kept fit by useful service. It looks as though this problem will solve itself very |: quickly. Next Sunday has been proclaimed Remembrance Day. Public services will be hell throughout the Dominion in honour of the men who died for Letter to Those on Active Service Qn A 8 _ - their country in that First World War and also in honour of the men who have paid the supreme sacrifice during World War Il -- "Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life for his friends." Naturally, we continue to talk about what part Canada will take in the war against the Japanese after the defeat of Germany. In Navy circles, the volunteer method is expected. For those who leave the service, the prin- ciple of "First In, First Out", is favoured. Ividently victories are going to be hard won, and the folk at home are becoming resigned to the fact, that the soldier home coming will not be as soon as it was hoped. 1 Jack Miner is dead. He did a splendid B ee 5 or <i a the best loved citizens of Canada. The idea of preserving game rather than TE pe TY wos shooting it, has gained much ground Wo because ammunition has been scarce. A It is said that the deer in the North ¥¢ country are abundant, and the sport 2. of getting one deer is rather tame gx after the strenuous days of hunting a ide few years ago. at Here is the solution to the puzzle we WN gave you last week. Did any of you £8 figure it out? Fi x Smith . Yours truly, The Editor. Blood Donors BE Clinic a Great Success The Clinic, which was held on Fri- day evening, Nov. 3rd, was one of the largest for this distriet. Around one Bde and sixteen volunteer donors attended and out of this amount one hundred and eleven were able to do- nate. This large attendance was very gratifying and the committee in charge sincerely appreciate the co- operation received in answer to their plea for, Blood. ~ We ot that more patriotic citi- zens will continue to come forward anil volunteer to support this worthy cause, as the Blood Plasma is in far greater demand than ever before. The Doctors officiating were--Dr, J. H. McKinney, Brooklin; Dr. Donovan, Oshawa; and Dr. J. A. McArthur, Port Perry. : Nurses were--DMrs. C. A. Love, Mrs. Tristram, Mrs. A. Brock, Mrs. Me- Dermott, Mrs. Byers, Mrs. Letcher, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Archer, Miss I. Redman, Mrs. Glenney, Mrs. Lambe, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Downey, Mrs. Holmes and two nurses from Oshawa, Those assisting in other depart- ments werts<Mrs. J. C. Love, Mrs. V. P. Stouffer, Mrs. L. Hall, Mrs. R. Boundy, Mrs, E. Hayes, Miss McKee, Mrs. I. R. Bentley, Mrs. S. Griffen, Mrs. O. Mowbray, Mrs. T. Redman, Mrs. S. Rodman, Mrs. R. Cornish, Mys, Dymond, Mrs. G. Christie, Mrs. 7. Jackson, 1st Donations Mrs. Guy Raines, Mrs. C. H. Port- cous, Mrs. Edith Andrews, Thomas Hodge, Leonard Branning, Gordon McMillan, Marry Hill, Victor Mal- colm, John McTaggart, Mrs. Grace Love, Mrs. Grant Christie, Russell Rodd. J 2nd Donations Howard McMillan, Gordon Colwell, Forster, Arthur Jakeman, Sam Levinson, Harold Bay liss," Reginald Foster, Murray Coates, Morley Raines, Roy guests of their parents, Norman and | Leask, Kenneth Rodd, Fred Phoenix, Mrs. Hughson, Mr. and Mrs, Art Mitchell and Gary gpent Sunday with relatives in Mount Albert. (Continued on page 5) Ralph Sawyer, Mrs. Olive Hook, Mrs. Herman Hooey, Mrs. Esther Chap- man, Miss Florence Carter, Mrs. C. H. Nesbitt, Mrs, Jack: McTaggart, Mrs. Ben Smith, Mrs. Sam Griffen. % 3rd Donations © Nelson Cochrane, Ralph Milner, Henry Thompson, Robt. Coates, G. Stein, Dan Black, C. H. Porteous, Geo. Till, Earl Martyn, Lorne Thompson, Clarence Carter, Frank Smith, Merlin Suggitt, Roy Werry, Hilton B. Simp- son, Jack Cook, Fred Christie, Went- worth Watson, Glen Owen, Stanley Ploughman, Arthur Brock, A. M, Lawrence, George Love, Ralph Mal- colm, Roy Robertson, Andrew David- - son, James Durward, T. H, Harding, __ Roy Stinson, Mrs. L. Mills, Mrs. Her- bert Hope, Mrs: Hilda Michell, Mrs. R. B. Smallman, Mrs, L. Colbear, Mrs. C. A. Glass, Mrs. Beatrice Duchemin, Mrs. I. Boundy, Mrs. G. M. Real. Master, G. M. Gerrow, J. C. Love, Mrs. G. H. Jeffrey, Miss Irene Mulligan, a Mrs. Bert Dowson, Mrs, Douglas Curl, 4 Mrs. Marguerite Brock, ba A 5th Donations ARC) Garnett Cochrane, Lloyd Smith, AU \ Ivan Mountjoy, Chas. Howsam, Alex. Johns, Earl Bryant. 6th Donations Mansell Gerrow, George H, Kerry. 7th Donations 3 Wallace McMillan, Reg. Boundy, R. M. Larmer. 8th Donations Clayton A. Love, Dalton Dorrell. 9th Donation w JAN Fred Lamb. be ba The total number of donors at clinic FS Nov. 4th, 1944 being--16 new, 96 re- peats. " Enrolment at end of sixth clinic 206. RW Ration Coupons Re . 3 which may be used TR . p oe Effective Thursday ii TON November 9, 1244 * i « f LN 8 Butter--82 to 88 i Sugar--14 to 46 inclusive Canning Sugar--F1 to F10 Preserves--DI1 to D32 Rd piece of work with his bird sanctuary LA at Kingsville. A man of simple and PAR religious outlook, he became one of DY » The Marriage Mix-Up Is Mr. BAKER married Miss CLARK. Non The full solution is: ad Man Job Wife ; Baker. Draper Clark Draper Clerk Smith Clark Smith Baker Baker Draper 4th Donations Ernest Till, Fred DeNure, Neil Mal- : colm, Malcolm Bailey, Robt. Michie, H. 4 IER Jeffrey, E. Mulholland, Wm. Tripp, 41 Chas. H. Reesor, Cyril A. Glass, Ray Hit Woods, Frank Hooey, F. G. Reesor, AAR) Jas. Gibson, Harvey Malcolm, Wilbert - RAL Couch, Harold Wilcox, Dr. D. C. Mac- NEALE - a Pao i = ~ ah N NE A mn J a