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Watch your label; it tells when your Subscription expires. LN . $1.50 per year in advance 5 cents a single copy rr Ain. -, a ce - = EDITORIAL ry 4 i. he Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, his first, best country ever is at home.--Goldsmith. IT WON'T BE EASY Rehabilitation is a matter that must be'worked out day by day. The flag-waving, the cheering, and friendly grip of hands clasping hands, will do their much appreciated welcoming part. But all that is only the initial step which will go to show our good intentions. The real job of rehabilita- tion will be to fit the five year veteran into private life so that he will be a happy and useful part of the community. -- We shall have to learn his point of view. We shall have to push over and make a place for him where we are sitting at the table of civil life. In some degree we shall have to learn his army lingo. Above all, we shall (both civilian and soldier) have to realize that winning the war has simply cleared the deck for the real task--making civil life permanent and worthwhile, The fine speeches are quite proper. We all agree with the sentiments expressed. The task is to put those sentiments into actual operation, Just -as the San Francisco Conference is re- vealing possible pitfalls, so shall we have to study carefully what we do and what we don't do in the matter of rehabilitation, The returned soldier has every right to'be self- respecting; and our helping hand should mostly be used to point to the right, direction, if he asks the way. -There is ample provision made for him by the Government; but he may not always know what is offered. That is where sometimes help can be given. . ' i In daily conversation we: should take the re- turned man naturally, If he wants to tell ys his experiences, well and good. Major Welsh showed that the story is well worth telling. But he may be glad to be silent about himself; and eager to hear about home affairs--eager to sce where he can fit into the scheme of things. There is no cut and dried formula, The soldier is just as much an individual as any of the rest of us, and should be treated as such. 5 * + @ "A Civil Servant had this to tell of his exper- iences in rehabilitation matters: . " .. No one can say I'm not interested in the the war, I read everything I can lay my hands orf and I'm always thinking about it. But I must ad- mit I find it hard to talk to the few returned men I've run into. We've been living in such totally -- different worlds, and I know so little about the details of Army life that the questions I ask al- ways sound terribly stupid. 1 didn't even know till the other day that men from overseas don't administrations, wear GS on their sleeves--the Army ought to tell us about that, and about what the various ribbons and insignia mean, And then the boys use. so much Army lingo--you kiow, everything seems to be initials or abbreviations or nicknames--that half the time I don't know what they're talking about. So I'm afraid I tend to shut up when I'm with them. I hate doing it, because it looks as if I weren't interested, but there itis . . . "" + * & . THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN (Toronto Saturday Night) It would seem that by the time the Dominion election campaigh warms up, both the Progressive Conservatives and-the C.C.F, will be following a course different from that now intimated. At present both parties are said to be planning cam- paigns based mainly on popular dissatisfactions; with manpower policy in the case of the Con- servatives and with the shortcomings of the de- pression years in the case of the C.C.F. The Conservatives in planning their campaign are being strongly influenced by Grey North and by their recent activities in Parliament, which has centred dominantly on manpower. Later, we be- lieve, they will begin to realize that the federal clection is presenting a new set of conditions. Grey North was fought at a critical stage of the war, and the natural public anxiety gave good ground for the type of campaign that the Party selected. Participation of the Defence Minister in the election made the ground all the better. But at present, with the war under good control and employment at a peak high, the country gen- erally is in fairly placid mood. Any anxiety that does exist is concerned with the future. The C.C.F. in its strategy is being strongly in- fluenced by the Party's successes in Saskatchewan and Ontario. In both of these campaigns the depression years were a prominent, and influential factor. The one most significant, and related, factor in Saskatchewan and Ontario was that in both cases the C.C.F. was opposing relatively weak provincial . Thera is, however, no parallel situation in the national field. In the Liberals the C.C.F. faces a strong administration, It is an administration whose recent record, except on manpower, has not been successfully criticized, and which, even while occupied with the war, has broken the ground for social legislation. Most important it is an administration which, one may be sure, will go to the country on a progressive platform. In this, we believe, it will be closer to the public frame of mind," 1. ~~ Felt Terrible Jolt { Trucker is Killed Port Credit, April 26.--John Coyle, 18, of Port Perry, was killed instantly early to-day when his truck was in collision with the rear of another f transport on the Queen Elizabeth Way £ between Port Credit and Clarkson, } police reported. Dr. Don Campbell, of Niagara Falls, passing in his auto, said Coyle was crushed to death when the front part of his truck buckled into the driving compartment. ; : : "I had just finished refuelling and * had driven about 50 yards, travelling about 10 miles an hour, when I felt a terrible jolt at the back and I was thrown against the wheel," Jim Lewis, of Windsor, driver of the other truck, told police, : . Coyle's vehicle, loaded with 4 of meat, was demolished. John is the youngest son of Mrs. Nellie and the late John Coyle. survived by his mother, who lives in Port Perry, one brother Michael J. tons Harper, and Miss Patricia Coyle, Toronto. ----tne 'Guardsman Ingwersen Died of Wounds Mr. and Mrs, Ingwersen, of Reach Twp., have received word that their son, Guardsman Paul Folsach Ing- wersen, was wounded in action in Germany on April Jith and died on April 26th, x The sympathy of the community is 8 : 3 8 3 wv extended to Mr. and Mrs, Ingwersen in their great loss. Ba ke ot Lon IN MEMORIAM ABRAHAM--In loving memory of our dear little daughter and sister, Donna Marie, who passed. away May * 8rd, 1942, aged 1 month, * She'was only a little white rosebud, A sweet little flower from birth, God took her home to Heaven, Before she was soiled on earth, Ever remembered and sadly missed 'by her Mommy, Daddy and brothers. . . SCUGOG 7 The time for servite and 8.8. has : been changed from afternoon to morn- B ing at 10.30 for sérvice and 11.30 for \ S8.8. The United service and S.S. at i ~ the regular hours. Everyone invited to these meetings, The W. A. meeting will be held on 5 Tuesday, May 8th. Mrs, Elmer Lee 1 ; and Mra, Cecil Fralick are preparing a : ood program. '© All are invited to at- md. We hope the weather will be prc , smlavorable for a good attendance at the dy ¥ A hip Hall. \ © vis {ve He is Coyle, and two sisters, Mrs. ian, 0 _A good program will be presented by the Scugog Young People in the "ownship Hall on the evening of May 11.. The program will consist of two comedy one-act plays and music by the Oddfellow's choir. Proceeds in aid ofithe floor for the new church, A pleasant evening was spent af the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce and Mr. and Mrs, L. Pearce, where the Head Community Club was held. Mary Lou Pearce was appointed as secretary, and the program was as follows: reading, Mrs. Elmer Sweet- man; piano selection. by Mary Lou Pearce, reading, Mrs. Hance; Rev. E. B. Cooke, gave Current Events; duet, Mrs. Rodman and Mrs. Redman, hum- ourous reading by Anson Gerrow, Jean Wilson conducted a contest. Community singing, reading, Mrs. A. Heayn.. A vote of thanks was tender- ed Mr. and Mrs. Pearce for sharing their home. Louis Pearce and Chas, Reader will arrange for the next pro- gram, : Mr. ad Mrs. R. Reader, daughter- in-law, Ora, spent Welnesday in Osha- wa, and celebrated Mrs. Reader's birthday with friends. All are pleased to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Bush back to the Island. Mrs. Geo. Sweetman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. David Miller in To- ronto for the week. Mrs. O. Reader has returned to her home after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs, Murray Clark, in Port Perry. 25 + Mrs. C. Wolsey and little girls Kay and Joyce, of Kindersley, Sask., ar- rived Saturday night to, spend a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hope. } A reception was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Frank Dowson for his daughter and her hus- band, Mr, and Mrs. Jack Manns, who "received a lovely lot of useful gifts. A very enjoyable time was spent by all. Miss Margaret Bratley visited her ' friend Miss Mary Harper, who we are sorry to hear is quite ill, Mr, and Mrs. Wilson Gerrow, of Reach, visited her sister, Mrs. Robert Reader, on Wednesday. ts Mrs. Joel Aldred visited Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Aldred on Sunday. Mrs. Masterson of Toronto, has taken room with Mr. and Mrs, Don Crozier for the summer. Pa ASHBURN Rev. J. A. MacMillan had charge of the church service at Burn's Church on Sunday, April 20th at 1 lam. He chose for his text the 16th chapter of St. Mark, verse 13--"And they cried out again, crucify Him." : There was an attendance of 63 at Sunday School. nie i The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Bible Class was held at the home of Mrs. James Duff on Tuesday, April 24th, } Misses Bett and Jean Lynde, of To- ronto, spent the week-end at the home 'of their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Lynde. '(continued on page b) Myrtle Station The communion service -on Sunday afternoon for the four appointments of Myrtle pastoral charge was only fairly well attended. Rev, P. L, Jull, of Brooklin, was in charge, with Mr. James Young, of Oshawa, assisting. Mr. Jull's sermon on Christianity was very fine and impressive. that Christianity is something to live; the Christian life is a high calling; it is a high grade personal ving in this world. _ Church service next Sunday at the regular hour 2 p.m. Mr. S. Saywell, of Oshawa, will occupy the pulpit. Sunday school at the usual hour 3 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark and fies. Roy Scott, of Seagrave, were callers on Tuesday at the home of Mrs, R. Long. - Regardless of the cold wind, rain: and snow, a large crowd gathered for the sale of implements and household articles of Mr. George Holliday. Prices were fair and everything that was put up was sold. - On Thursday evening two carloads of mémbers of Calvary Baptist Church Oshawa, met with a few from the vil- lage at the home of Mr, and Mrs. E. Redman in a social evening and pray- er meeting, The rain which poured down the greater part of the day made walking almost impossible for those who would have walked. He said] Congratulations to Pte. Leonard Dalby and Mrs. Dalby (nee Biadiey) on the recent arrival of their baby daughter at Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Denison were! in Uxbridge on Wednesday evening of last week. While Mr, Denison attend- ed the Garagemen's banquet which was held in the Mansion House, Mrs, Denison spent the evening pleasantly with friends. =~ Mrs. D. Duchemin, secretary for the Myrtle unit of the Red Cross, received : a letter recently from Pte. Gordon' Harrison who is in Holland, express- ing his thanks for the box of home- made cake and cookies which he had. just received. ' Pte. Ray Grant, C.A.T.S., Camp Borden, spent the week-end with his parents, John and Mrs, Grant, : Mrs. Harold Stredwick was in Cam- bray on Friday when she attended the funeral of a cousin, Mr, Frank Varey.' She stayed over until Monday when! she also attended the funeral of Mrs. James Birchard, For a few weeks last fall Mrs. Birchard lived in Mrs. Stredwick's home where she was un- der her care, " Mr. and Mrs, Masters; Mr. and Mrs, Harold Masters and Mr, and Mrs, Manley Wilson, all of Oshawa, were tea guests on Suriday of Elwood and Mrs, Masters, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Parrinder-and Mrs, John Leask were visitors in Lindsay on Tuesday, Mr. Harry Stacey and Mrs, H, Ham- ilton were in Toronto on . Tuesday when they visited with 'Mrs, Stacey, who is a patient in the Private Pa- Hone! Pavilion, Toronto General Hog-'| pital. ' Mrs. Robert Squeleh, of Mount Car- mel, was a vigitor at the Clarence Harrison home on Tuesaday. Sonor LS VNR Bian GR Bw shir BE . ' MAY 3rd, 1945 Nominated These Gentlemen have been nomin- nated to contest the several elections as indicated: MAJOR WELSH, D.S.0. and BAR Progressive-Conservative Candidate for Ontario-Muskoka Riding Provincial Election T. K. CREIGHTON, K.C., NOMINATED BY. THE PROGRESSIVE - CONSERVATIVES On Thursday night, April 19th, at Thomas Kelse Creighton, born Middlesex County, educated in Public School, London Collegiate Institute, University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. Graduated Univer- sity of Toronto Faculty of Arts, honours in Political Science 1916. Served overseas in the First Great War 1916-1917 with the 76th Batta- lion Canadian Expeditionary Force, now Toronto Scottish. © Wounded at 'Vimy Ridge, France, 1917, returned to Canada September 1917 and ob- tained discharge with rank of Captain, Graduated Osgoode Hall 1919, com- menced practising law 1919 associated | with J. F. Grierson, now retired. Now associated with partners Grierson and Fraser, with Major Neil C. Fraser overseas on Active Service, Chair- man Oshawa Hospilal Board 1936 to date. Past President-Oshawa Rotary Club 1938-39. Past President Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. Appointed King's Counsel 1035. Solicitor for City of Oshawa since 1936. Married, 1927. - to A T-- ~DR. W. H. GIFFORD "Mayor of Oshawa Liberal Candidate, Ontario Riding, Proviheial Election, W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C,, Liberal Candidte, Ontario Riding Federal Election --- > -------- -- ------ , ARTHUR WILLIAMS C.C.F. Candidate, South Ontario, Provincial Election AGRI PORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, 1 : ' ghee 5, ts é sliidat dhe GTR Coad tis Anaa iE Vf 2 ATS SAMUEL FARMER Editor and Publisher oe SIN "hn. ge 2 To the Home Folks Away from Home, We're a bit on edge about the weather these days. You see March got mixed up with April, and of late we have been having cold wights---cold enough to make us uneasy about the nearly leafed-out trees. But "life has been full of troubles, most of which have never happened." So we shaii likely come through this spell all right, too. + +» ! The radio is the most important picce of furniture in the house these days. We ave constantly turning it on to hear the great announcement of "Unconditionul Surrender." But at the time of this writing, there is little but confusion, alleged surrender un-' confirmed, ete., ete. Hitler, Goebbels, Himmler ave in the spotlight. Havi- kari would look like the easy way out for them. Mussolini has been exe- cuted. Hitler reported dead. * * * We had a great speech from Major Art Welsh, D.S.O. and Bar, the other night at the Town Hall. He gave a running account of his experiences during the year since he was here be- fore. There were no heroics; but a clear picture of the day by day work of doing the "wholly impossible." That story, coupled with the picture! of D-Day in Normandy was grim evi- | dence of what war means to you fel- lows over there. "There was a double pleasure in that speech. It brought to us a pride in our men and in Canada---our country. It also brought a challenge to us for the future, when we must help to solve problems that can only be solved by people who are willing to make personal sacrifice to help the other; fellow. Major Welsh made us feel that this will be (and is now) a per- sonal matter, for soldiers and civilians alike. ' * 2 = Letter to Those on Active Service Se a By the way, the Major is going to try his hand in another battle, He has been nominated candidate by the Progressive-Conservatives in Ontario- Muskoka Riding, * LJ + . There are still some rogues at large; and Mr. Hayes had a grim re- minder that "discretion is the better part of valor" the other night, when he was "held up" by four masked men, FIC was an unpleasant experience. We are glad it was no worse. Unfortun- ately, thieves are not very particular about human life; and tragedy is al- ways close at hand when these fellows begin to operate. * * * John Coyle, a young trucker ended life suddenly in an accident near Port Credit. It is startling to realize how quickly a life can be snuffed out even We are sorry for his" mm civil hfe, mother, * Ll L Life and death go hand in hand. While some suffer the tragic events, most of us find lite normal. We are going on about. our business. House-cleaning is about over for many housewives. There are the usual number of enter- tainments; and now that you older young folk are away, the next step down in years are making their way, and doing some fine work in music and comedy. Back of all these good times there is always the great ob- jeetive--to provide something more for the patriotic effort. There is still much to be done along that line; and there will be, even after the war (the actual fighting) is over. . That's the way we are acting and thinking in and around Port Perry. Cheerio ' Yours truly, The Editor. War News? He would be a brave man who would undertake to tell definitely the war news of to-day. Recent radio broadeasts have announced: The execution of Mussolini and his associates by Italian patriots. The death of Hitler and Goebbels by suicide or otherwise: The capitulation of Berlin--This is official, Offers by Germany of "Uncondition- al Surrender" to Britain and United States, but not to Russia. The wholesale feeding by the Allies of the people of Denmark and Holland. The "Unconditional Surrender" of the German Army in Italy. This is official. The Port of Hamburg has surrend- cred to the Allies. Prague has been declared a "Hos- pital City" by the German command. The British Army has entered the Port of Rangoon in Burma. Fl 8th Victory Loan Getting Along Nicely URES AT WEDNESDAY NOON Dominion--$77,039,000. Last Year, same day,$74,343,750 District "E"---$97,500. Last Year same day, $84,100 ~ CANVASSERS IN DISTRICT "E" Front Row Ceeil;Heayn, Back Row Robert Tetlow, R. J. W. M. Letche (Chairman), arper, Blake Cragg Lloyd Lee. RI a We Lg SYS rd BR, ar Re rads wr mm CT mat i ,