VOL.62; NO. 31 FLESHERTON, ONT., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1942 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publishers appy New Year to Ail Advance Readers I I v ARRIVED OVERSEAS a*. SGMN. LLOYD ALLEN Sgmn. Lloyd D. Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen of Flesher- ton, who arrived overseas recently, according to a cable conveying New Year's greetings received Monday. WINTERS BROTHERS GIVEN ' WATCHES AT MAXWELL (By Maxwell Reporter) The many friends of Pte. Robert Winters a nd Pte. Charlie Winters, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Winters of Maxwell, gathered in the Orange Hall, Thursday evening of last week to spend a pleasant evening with the boys while they were home for their Christmas leave. During the evening an address was read by Mrs. Herb Poole and a presentation of wrist watches for each of them was made by Mr. Wm. Seeley and Mr. Herb Poole. A pleasant time was spent in dancing. All wish the boys the best of luck in their Army life. Flesherton Public School Term report from September to De- cember, inclusive. Grade 8 Jim Armstrong 63, Bob Long 48, Shirley McCracken 74, Ken- neth Muir 62, Ted Newell 78, Blane Pickles 46, Evelyn Stewart 78, Marion Stauffer 70, Bruce Thurston 71, Bob Turney 60, Stanley Teeter 51, Prank Taylor 47. Grade 6 Jack Milne 78, Dan Mc- Tavish 66, Billie Richardson 69, Eleanore Sparks 80, Frances Strath 74, Barry Thurston 82, Jack Turvey 66, Joan Turney 77, Donald Banks absent for two papers. Grade 5 Keith Dungey 64, Bob Falconer 70, John Milligan 73, Earl McKechnie 46, Bob Stoddard 67, Bur- ton Talbot 56, Audrey Wauchope 71. During the same period the sale of War Savings Stamps for the school has amounted to 304 stamps or 19 certificates, with a money value of f76. Grade 5 Margot Anne Goessel 82, Pat Stauffer 78, Bob McCracken 72, Ross Loucks 71, Eldon Fawcett 48. Garnet Hamilton 44. Grade 3 Mary Jane McTavisn 86, Muriel Sparks 85, Elaine Cook 88, Joanne Wood 2, Milford Loucks 81, Joan Avis 76, Jim Stoddart 76, Cliff. Richardson 72, Marion Pickles 61, Ross Falconer 60, Marilyn Smith 56, Bob Teeter 50, Isobel Dungey 42. Grade 2 Marjorie Richardson 90, Beverley Cook 89, Marie Stewart 84, Roy Park 78, Stanley McKech- nie 40. Grade ' Junior Henderson 79, Janet Betts 78, Geraldine Best 76, Ruth Fawcett ' '., Ranald McMillan 74, Jack Doupe 72, Edna McKechnie 70, Ronald Smith 68, Tommy Wauch- ope 68, Ronald Loucks 60, Harold Hamilton 50, Orville Dungey 46, Raymond Alexander 40. Trustees Discuss School Problems A meeting of the trustees of sever- al Public School Sections was held in the high school Tuesday after- noon to discuss the township school area and the problem of transport- ing children who have passed their Entrance examinations to high school. Inspector Pentland of Han- over was present and outlined the township school bard plan. A committee was appointed at the meeting, with Mr. Alex. Cameron as chairman, from the sections most urgently involved in the transporta- tion problem, to devise the necessary transportation, the route and equip- ment. Application will be made to the Departments of Education and of Highways for permission to operate the necessary vehicles. All plans are tentative, subject to the approval of school sections involved. It is expected that these Sections will be advised of the conditions existing and the provisions being made to meet them, at the annual meet- ings being held this Wednesday. The committee apnointed will meet in the - high school this Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Arrived Overseas Cablegrams have been received this week from several district boys who arrived overseas recently: Sgmn. Lloyd Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen, Gnr. Ted Croft, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Croft of Rock Mills, and Sgmn. Bob Whittaker of Priceville. Pte. Jack Whittaker, a brother of the latter, went overseas last June. Flesherton rinks opens for season St Mary's Church, Maxwell (ANGLICAN) REV. JACKLJN, Pastor Morning Prayers and Sermon. Holy Communion -st Sunday in every month. Bankers and Hollywood stars take car of their figures. A Carrick farmer, who knows how to finish poultry, marketed 184 of his | White Giant roosters last week. For! 120 birds, averaging eight pounds, he received $200.00, and for 61, which were a few ounces lighter, he was paid $100, making a total of $300. for 184 roosters. These birds were within a few days of being six mon- ths old. Osprey Acclamation Osprey "Wnship Council was re- turned to office by acclamation at the nominations held Monday after- noon. The members of the Council are: Reeve, Morton Sayers; Deputy- Reeve, Fred Hale; Councillors, Archie Buie, Clayton Sprott and Wm. Mc- Cutcheon. Arnold Hutchinson was nominated for the position of Reeve but declined to stand, while W. L. Taylor, Reeve for many years and an ex-Warden of Grey, was nomin- ated Deputy-Reeve but announced his retirement. Artemesia Council The Council of the Township of Artemesia met for the concluding session of the year in the village hall, Flesherton, on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The session was not a very long I one, and all business was Cleared up in less than two hours. Orders were issued on the treasur- er for the following accounts; Treas- urer Village of Dundalk, Division Court costs $11.67; Treasurer Village of Flesherton, Division Court costs ; $11.67; Treasurer Village of Mark- ; dale $10.92; Herb Corbett, sheep i claim $132; Robt. Hawkins $23; Jos. Watson, sheep inspection $30, John Campbell $1; Frank Betts, refund dog tax $2; Percy Magee, refund $4; B. Walker, Wm. Meads and Louis Pedlar $2 each, and Hydro Electric | Power Commission of Ontario, ar- rears of Hydro $14.40. The Road Superintendent present- ed Report No. 10 and the following amounts contained therein were or- dered paid: Suipt. pay roll $37.35; L. Teeter, bridge timber $1.25; Road Supt., salary December and telephone calls $50.99; L. McCracken, grader repairs $1.50: Advance Printing Co., gravel tickets $5.35; County of Grey, rent of Maintainer $38; Police Village of Priceville, pay roll $7.80. Council adjourned. Alex. Cameron, Clerk. SKATING In FLESHERTON Rink Skate the old year out and the new year in New Year's Eve Skating 10.00 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. New Year's Afternoon Skating from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. Saturday Nights Skating 8 to 10 p.m. Admission : 15c and 25c N. Scarrow, Mgr. Mrs. G. Short! Dies Following an illness extending over a period of over two years, the death occurred on Saturday morning, Dec. 36th, of a well-known resident of Feversham district in the person of Mrs. Geo. Shortt. While her pass- ing was not unexpected, there will be regret among a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, as she was held in high regard throughout the entire community. She was 75 Hears of age. The late Mrs. Shortt leaves to mourn, besides her husband, a family of six sons and six daughters; Frank and Allan, 10th Line, Osprey, Cyrus, 12th Line, Osprey; Benjamin, Toron- to; Samuel, in Northern Ontario; Howard, in Nottawasaga Twp.; Mrs. Ernest Morrison, Osprey; Mrs. Ber- tha Robinson, Proton; Mrs. Nellie Rozell, Toronto; Mrs. Lois Robinson, Toronto; Doris, Williamsford, and Mina (Mrs. Hewgill) Collingwood. The funeral was held on Monday from the residence f her son, Allan. Interment was made in Bethel Cemetery. BATES & HADDOCKS FUNERAL CHAPEL IVOTBD for beautiful tcrvicet at moderate cott. Ever? funeral complete no addi- tional charge*. Inipection In- vited. 60% OF OUR FUNERALS OOST LESS THAN '20022 CENTRAL LOCATION- 124 AUNUE ROAD Telephone Klngsdale 4344 Additional Local Items Mr. and Mrs. W. A. iHawken visit- ed in Toronto on Saturday with the latter's brother, Mr. Geo. Taylor who was seriously injured in a lum- ber yard and is confined to the West- ern Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Smith have taken up residence in the McKillop residence, after spending the past week and a half with the latter's sister, Mrs. R. Bentham, and Mr. Bentham. Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Beth have taken rooms in Mrs. R. Stewart's residence. (High winda, rain and snow has been the lot here during the past week. Heavy rains Sunday made the streets almost impassable Monday morning until plows were available to scrape the wter j soaked snow to the sides in high mounds. During the past couple of days nn effort has been made to remove the now frozen snow from in front of business places on the main streets. Miss H. Hunter (By Eugenia Reporter) We record the passing of Miss i Harriett Hunter, aunt of Mr. and i Mrs. W. Pintkerton, (and sister of Mrs. Blais, 8t>h Line, which occurred on Monday morning, Dec. 21st. The I late Miss Hunter was born in Brant- ! ford, where she lived most of her life. She graduated as a nurse in ! the United States and practised her profession there for some years, after which she returned to Brant- ford. She and her sister, Mrs. Blais, had a fine new cottage erected , on the 8th Line in the fall, and had ; just moved into it a couple orf weeks i prior to her death. The deceased lady was a woman of fine character and was higihly esteemed by all who knew her. The i funeral was held on Wednesday : afternoon from the home of Mr. J.A. ; Richards, Flesherton. Rev. Jacklin i of Dundalk and Maxwell Anglican churches conducted the service. The I remains -were placed i n the Chapel I in Flesherton cemetery until spring, when interment will be made in Mount Hope cemetery, Brantford. The pallbearers were; Messrs. F. Tamieson, G. A. McTavish, G. B. Welton, J. Tomlinson, Alex. Cn-ner- I on and Wilfred Magee. She leaves to mourn one siit^r, j Mrs. Blais, 8th line, and threo neph- ; oavs, Wm. Pinkerton, 8Mi Lin, r. I Gordon Hunter and brother of Brantford. | Relentless death, how swift it cones, I It takes our loved ones from our homes, I But never from -AM hearts: ! And as the years roll swiftly by, ! *.V r h:>' ver be our 'ot, I As long as life and memory last Out loved ones will never he forgot. iMr. John Whewell of Griff int Sask., visited his sister, Mrs. Geo. Morri- son, Maxwell, and his aunt, Mrs. J. j P. Ottewell. He intends working in Toronto for the winter. We read in the dailies that people in the West are suffering from I a coal shortage too. If we lived as flosp f-o tlie fields us they do. we'd He tetripted to <ro out and dig our I own. Ration Board Held Inaugural ^Meeting The inaugural meeting of the Flesherton District Ration Board was held in Flesherton one evening last week with the chairman, Reeve Alf Down, presiding vi f h each mun- icipality being represented. Mr. Richard Taylor, District Ration Of- ficer, was present and explained the various cards, books, and forms used and also the duties and scope of the Board, which is strictly a rationing board only and is in full charge of all rationing problems and needs in this district which includes, Mark- dale. Flesherton, Artemesia, Osprey, Dundalk. and Proton. Some of the points stressed by Mr. Taylor, which the public should know and remember are: 1. Everyone should have a record elsewhere of the number of their ra- tion book, so that if it is misplaced or lost or destroyed, they can secure an- other. Without this number the new book will be very difficult to ob- tain. Persons losing their book must take an affidavit, a nd apply to the Secretary, J. A. Richards, Flesher- ton, who will issue a temporary ra- tion card good for four weeks' sup- ply. The new book will not be issued for 30 days and the original book, if found in the meantime, must be re- ported at once. 2. Anyone who has not previously applied for a ration book must give reason why, on making application to the Secretary. Those wishing ration books for new-born infants must fill in application cards for same, which may be secured from the Secretary. 3. Soldiers on leave, if for less than a seven-day period, get no extra ration. If for seven days or more, they may secure a temporary ration cards from the Secretary on produc- ing their pass. On the card is en- dorsed their name, regimental num- ber, and period for which issued. 4. Sugar, tea or coffee coupons are cumulative, that is, back coupons may be cashed in at any later date. Butter coupons are, however, good only between certain dates No, 1 between December 21 and January 3. No. 2 between December 28 and January 3, Nos. 3 and 4 between Jan. * and Jan. 1 7. and so on. The brown coupons, 'Spare C" in ration book are the butter coupons, and each is arood for one week's supply one-half nound per person. Citizens are also cautioned against requesting "favours" or expecting any special considerations from the Board or 'ts members. The Board has its duty to do, and is merely a number of local citizens, working without pay, who are desirous of helping you out if you are really en- titled to it. So be fair with your Ration Board. They are merely your agents to simplify matters for you, and whose books will be inspect- ed from time to time to see if their duty has been carried out in conform- ance with the Government regula- tions laid down. CHRISTMAS CONCERT (By Ceylon Correspondent) The teacher, Miss Weber, and pu- pils held a very successful conceit in the school on Tuesday of last week, and despite conditions of th* roads, a good crowd was in attend* ance. The pupils each did their beat in the different parts, and much laughter was evidence of the mirth caused by songs and dialogue*. There were also Christmas carols and a play presented by the young people. Santa Glaus visited the school and distributed gifts, and the children of the school presented Mrs. Hunt with a lovely gift for her kind assistance as pianist for the concert. Mrs. Hunt expressed her appreciation of the thoughtfulness of the pupils. Miss Weber and pupils were very grateful to all who assisted with the concert in making it a pleasant evening for those in attendance. Rush of Traffic (By Ceylon Reporter) The C.P.R. had a rush of traffic over the holiday season. At Flesh- erton station Sunday evening there were two hundred passengers who hoarded the special train to Toronto that evening. The train consisted of eight passenger coaches which were filled to capacity when Flesherton station was left behind and at Orangeville several more coaches were added to accommodate the i ravelling: public. This is a great change from other years, when most i>f t~h<> Christmas visitors came home by motor car. We dare say that they were very little more inconvenienced coming by train than by car. THOMPSON PROCTOR On December 21st, 1942, at St. Monica's Anglican Church, Toronto, by the Rev. Frank H. Mason, Mar- jorie Mae, elder daughter of Mrs. Elsie Proctor and William H. Thompson, only son of Mrs. Ellen Thompson of Meaford and the late William Thompson. RAISE ALL THE BEEF AND HOGS POSSIBLE Card of Thanks We wish to express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness in our recent bereaveme.it, the death of our father. The Harrison Family. Card of Thanks I wish to thank nhe people of Ceylon for the wonderful box which was sent to the children for Christ- mas and many thanks for the other acts of kindness which made the Christmas season more pleasant. JfTrs. Bertha McMaster. "There is only one direction in which a mistake can be made in con- nectionwith the Canadian agricultur- al program for 1943 and that is in producing too little," said Hon. J. G. Gardiner, Dominion-Provincial Agricultural Conference held recent- ly in Ottawa. He made this state- ment during the discussion on est- imated requirements for meat pro- duction for 1943, and urged encour- aging farmers to add weight to their beef cattle before marketing. Referring to hog production, Mr. Gardiner said that if the objective of about 8,000,000 hogs was to be reach- ed in 1943, each section of Canada must produce the outside figure that was set for such * section. The wheat farmer of Western Canada could raise more of the quota of hogs re- quested than could farmers elsewhere in Canada. He could now safely breed all the sows available. Farmers in the Dominion should raiae all the beef and all the hogs possible throughout the next two years, said Mr. Gardiner. SUPREME COURT DATES FOR GREY COUNTY Dates for the sittings of the Su- preme Court of Ontario for the win- ter and spring of 1943 have been an- nounced from Osgoode Hall, Toronto. The jury sittings for Grey county will open at Owen Sound before Hon. i Mr. Justice Makins on March 1, and i non-jury sittings for Grey at Owen Sound on June 14 before Hon. Mr. I Justice G.F. McFarland. Card of Thanks Shortages affect almost every- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Baker wiah thing now except red tape. I to express their appreciation and pleasure of friends and neighbors of If the Uttle man is to be squeezed Vandeleur a nd Eugenia communities out for the duration, who is going to , for their many kindnesses expressed *et him up in business affnin after , on the occasion of their golden wedd- the war? Or will there be nothing but inir anniversary with trifts and for big business then ? ! best wishes extended to them.