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ARAVA. TA TS AHN RE ly DOR 0 Ca . win NA » 1) : ys CANA A a dhl i PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 1945 2 2 5 ---- orient oo ---- - ee .s i vs --_---- ' -- a -- . » fry = RRS. . ' vy G0, LIA Pn Frat td RUT Co SAT] ¢ AIR CAN 3 J ha fl il Bo Fo Fa 1 pe 3 3 ot 0 3 0) i N40 che aan JE NP RE INGE Eo complete PIT; you are writing 1 address on VP Tus is a war of rapid movement. Overseas mail must s be handled many times before it reaches your man. If you write a wrong or incomplete address, it may cause weeks of delay in spite of all your Post Office or Canadian Postal Corps can do to speed delivery. You can save much heart-ache by following these simple rules: 14 write clearly or print full address in block letters. 2s Make sure the address is COMPLETE, many delays are caused In Army mail by senders omitting name dnd number of unit. to a wounded man in hospital Overseas, write the usual COMPLETE address, then ADD the words "IN HOSPITAL" in large letters on the envelope. va You may ev + delay. wooks . ce on P° han pon't take a © 'minute -- 9 whandwriting' + or § many. { the cost © YOUR PARCEL MUST FACE THE RIGORS OF WAR . Your parcel must stand the weight of thousands more pressing down on it in the hold of a lurching ship at sea. It must stand rough transport, often under fire, over shell-torn roads. Pack your parcels in corrugated. con- tainers, wrap in several layers of heavy paper and tie with strong twine. | Camas® DON'TS for SENDERS: Don't pack matches or lighter fluids. Don't send foods that can spoil. Don't send liquids in cartons or glass. Don't forget to affix com- pleted customs declaration, Don't use "shoe boxes", they crush easily, Congratulations to Mrs. J. Henry, Blackstock, on her 88th birthday, to be celebrated on St. Valentine's day. Mrs. Henry is an ardent Red Cross knitter. Pte. G. C. Marlow is home on leave from Aldershot, N.S. : Mrs. Howard Millson, formerly Helen Knox, of Hampton, has received news of her husband's promotion to Pilot Officer with the R.C.A.F., Over- seas. P.O. Millson is son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Millson, Solina, and has --SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter. completed 37 trips over enemy terri- Yes--15 million chicks--got their start in life in 1944 on SHUR-GAIN 18% Chick : starter. We believe that's at least twice and likely threé times, as many as were fed on any other brand of Chick Starter in Canada. Why this enormous preference for SHUR-GAIN CHICK STARTER--and why does LY its popularity grow year after year? ATTRACTIVE FEED--Chicks like fresh, tasty SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter. made from 'the choicest, freshest and most eat it so freely and grow so quickly. "ATTRACTIVE CHICKS--Chicks live and thrive on SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter-- because they get the proper balance of vitamins, minerals and high quality proteins (with lots of animal protein). That's the way to efficiency and success. } ATTRACTIVE PRICES-- Local manufacture of SHUR-GAIN Chick Starter -- at = your neighbourhood SHUR-GAIN Feed Service Mill--saves money. 15 million chicks were fed on SHUR-GAIN in 1944, by farmers who knew the answer Can 15 Million chicks be wrong ? SHUR-GAIN 18% CHICK STARTER MADE AND SOLD BY - ~ H. H. GOODE Grain Elevator Phone 120 r 5, Port Perry. Myrtle Station, Ont. WE regret that thousands of applicants have had to "ie up" for telephone service. Telephone equipment lias been critically short because this is a "communications" war, And 4 by Let's look at the reasons: It's palatable ingredients. That's why chicks ° of course the armed forces, the government and war industries still move automatically to the head of the line; their needs come first, Only as material becomes available for less urgent needs can we take care of our waiting list, and on a first-come-first-served basis. tory as an air gunner. He enlisted in March 1943, and went overseas in' November of the same year. How- Issued by the authority of 4 y ard's mother, Mrs, E. O. Millson, was W. P. MULOCK, K.C., M.P., POSTMASTER GENERAL CANADA POST OFFICE ... PROSPECT Mr. and Mrs, Hilliard Wilson, of Scott, were visitors with Mrs. James Wilson on Saturday. 3 Mrs. Duffield, of Oshawa, spent the week-end with her father, Mr. Powell. . fe Miss Mary Vickery visiting with 71 friends in Toronto. Pte. Gordon Powell at his home on a two-week furlough. Mrs, Thomas Moore and children and Mrs, and Mrs. Raymond Martin 41 and children, of Oshawa, were visitors with Mrs. Frank Martin on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Garnet Cochrane held a birthday party on Sunday in honour "24 of their son Nelson, on his 21st birth- 474 day. i Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Kilpatrick were 4 visitors with Mrs, Jas, Somerville on 4 Sunday. Mr. George Kilpatrick spent a day in / Oshawa recently. Mrs. H, Walker, of Utica, was a 4 visitor with her mother, Mrs, P. Dia- mond, on Monday, Miss Lois Wray was a visitor at the 3 home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cochrane 'on. Sunday. "spent the week-en 3 Mrs, Bruce Holtby. { Mr. and Mrs, L. Smith were visiting with friends at Mount Zion on Sun- oils i with hd "friend, Miss Janet an) with of Oshawa, | Pte. Matt Leacock Pte, William "Matt" Leacock, 28, Lanark and- Renfrew Regiment, was killed in action January 2nd, in Italy. Having been employed for several vears, before enlistment, around the Seagrave district, he became well known there, ville, and received his education at Bethel school, Seagrave, and also in Oshawa. In 1942, he married Miss Phyllis Wood, of Toronto. In February 1943, he enlisted as a lorry driver. Before he saw action he learned to drive everything from a motor- bike to a mule. Going overseas in August 1943, he was much im- pressed by 'the splendour, however war-torn, of such historic places as Pompei and Rome, from which places "Le sent Tie "few souvenirs, He also enjoyed leaves in England. Ironically enough, Matt's wife re- ceived his last letter, dated January 1st, in which he stated the fine con- dition his Christmas parcels had ar- rived in, Besides his wife, two sis- ters survive: Mrs, Jack Ashmore, of Oshawa and Mrs. Clifford Harper, of Seagrave, PRINCE ALBERT The meeting of the Woman's Asso- ciation was held on Wednesday after- noon, Jan, 31st, at the home of Mrs, Albert Harper. The weather conditions were bad, fourteen were present; Mrs, He was born in Lorne-] MacGregor presided, and the scripture reading was taken from Matthew, 3rd chapter. The treasurer, Mrs, W. Mar- tyn presented the annual report, which was quite gratifying. She also gave the War Workers report of the Prince Albert work, period, quiltings weré discussed, and are to be held as soon as possible, Some "Thank You" letters were read for Christmas boxes of fruit. As Mrs. W. Martyn, owing to health, wished to be relieved as convener of the War Work Committee, whiclf she has served so faithfully, Mrges®en' Smith was appointed to take over. Mrs, Wm, Heayn and Miss Doris Murphy were appointed program committee for the same for 1946. After the singing of hymn 380, all repeated the Mizpah benediction, - "A pot luck lunch was enjoyed. Collection $5.85, ? On view in the Post Office one day were a pair of wooden" shoes sent by Pte. Clarence Butson from Holland to 'his sister, Mrs, E, Wagg. Mumps are making their rounds in the village. Robert Midgley has them at present, Mr. Milton Heayn spent a week's holidays at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. Clarke at Webbwood and was also in Sudbury.' The weatherman speaks of snow flurries. Mrs, C. 8nelgrove has been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs, D, Wallace in Port Perry. ' Mrs, . Jack Heaven, of Toronto, is holidaying at the home of her parents, Te During the businéss next meeting, The officérs remain the Mr, and Mrs. W. Snelling. Mrs. Jas, Kirby has returned home from visiting relatives in Toronto and Thornbury. i Master Donald Beacock spent last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Vickery. a Mrs. S. Seetner has returned to Nova Scotia after spénding sometime with her parents, Mr,"and Mrs, Max Heidt. Mrs. Robertson, of Peterborough, spent the week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Grant Hunter, BLACKSTOCK "Word has' been received of the death of Sqd, Ldr. H. K. Stinson, a Lindsay boy, son of Mrs. T, A. Stin- son, Windsor, Ont. Burial took place in Yorkshire, England. = .Sqd. ILdr. Stinson, who was born at Janetville, attended Lindsay Collegiate Institute. 'He. went. overseas in December, 1940. He was the holder of the D.F.C. A brother, Lieut. Fred A. Stinson, is serving with the Canadian Navy on the east coast, Mrs, Stinson was be- fore her. marriage, Miss Florence English, Cartwright. Township, and attended Port Perry High School. Letters of thanks have been re- ceived from Bob and George Carter, who are serving overseas, for parcels from Blackstock St. John's W.A, and Burketon United Church W.A, Sorry to report the illness of Mrs, iy 33 EET Thomas Hyland and Mrs. John Engh 08 a bor L.A.C. George Fines, of Queen Char- |lotte Inlands, d_ Mrs, Fines, the daughter of the late J. H. Devitt. She attended High School at Port Perry. W.A. of the United Church met at Mrs. Luther Mountjoy's, Tuesday. De- votional was taken by Mrs, C. Mar- low. Letters of appreciation were read from Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Gertrude. Marlow, Jim Harris, W. VanCamp, Grace Graham, Mrs, Henry, Sr., Mrs. T. Samells thanked the society for fruit sent the late Mrs. S. Ferguson. Mrs, Fred Trewin's group was in charge of program. Mrs. H. Hooey gave an article on "Rationing', written by Dr, MacLellan of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Mrs. Hector Short- ridge read "Our Princess Elizabeth Grows Up", and Mrs, F. Trewin: gave "Life Is Mostly What We Make It." There was a good attendance and a joy was thanked for her hospitality. SCUGOG 80 much cold and snow -- a real old- time winter. 'There was nearly always a good sleigh track on the road or in the fields, but good driving horses are very scarce with the farmers now. Birthday greetings to Mr. John Pearce, who will célebrate his 80th birthday. on Monday, February 19th, Quilting bees are being held at the homes of Mrs. Oliver Reader, Mrs, Charles Reader and Mrs. J. Pearce. The neighbours enjoy these quilting parties, social half hour spent: Mrs, Mount- | The weather is much improved after |. ~We realize it's no fun having to "stand in line™ this way. Applicants have been surprisingly cheerful about it--a fact we deeply appreciate, We just want them to know that we will be every bit as glad as they when we can once again meet every request for telephone * service--fully aud promptly, "T. R. TRAYNOR, Branch Manager. of Toronto, is spending this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, E. Fines, at Lakeside, : : Mrs. Fred Warren and little son are visiting her sister in London, Ont. There are several cases of mumps around here. Some are improving HOW, 4 test Mrs, C. Wilson and twin sons, Clem and Glen, were recent guests of Mrs, J, P earce and Mrs. L, Pearce, anes «00 1 Pte. Clifford Woodruff is overseas (§ Fe England and Clare Pogue is in train- ing at Petawawa in the R.C.E, Master Donald Long was a guest of Master Eddie Prentice on Tuesdays . | Mr. and Mrs, Too Dowson viitggr IP 4 Toronto recently, : Towa Miss Kay Prentice and Miss Allene Sweetman enjoyed Tuesday afternoon with Shirley Hope, (Continued on page = HE heh nt