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THE FUM1IMITQH ADVANCE Wednesday, March 18, 1942 ' 8TH LINE 06PREY Miss Edith Bayers apnt lat week end with her friend, Miss Lois Williams here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Saigeon and family spent the week end with the former's father here, who accom- panied them back to Hanover, where he will remain. Mr. Saigeon has won the hearts of all with whom he came in contact here, and we are sorry, hideed, to lose such a splendid neighbor. Our Farm Radio Forum meetings are continuing to be a splendid suc- cess. Recently- we had two debates: one resolved "that the old method of farming is superior to the new," was taken by Messrs. Kendall Haw- kins and Merle Roberts and Mrs. J. Ottewell, who ably upheld the affir- mative, but were defeated by Mr. Geo. Lanktree, Mr. D. Stephens and Mrs. J. Crawford-. The second debate was resolved "that the mun- icipal doctor system is better than the present system." Mr. Kilbourne Hawkins and Mrs. Geo. Lanlctree took the affirmative side and were opposed by Miss Dolly Ottewell and Mr. Lloyd Stephens. In the opinion of the judges, Mrs. Geo. Lawlor, Mrs. H. Fenwick and Mr. Fred Hale. The affirmative won by a very small margin. The attendance at our meetings is steadily increasing and visitors are always welcome. returning home from ""arkdale us pital, where she was a patient for ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell, ac- companied by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Teeter of Vandeleur, spent a day in Owen Sound recently. Mrs. Ken Teeter and son are re- maining for a time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell, while her husband is employed at the mill. The War Workers met Thursday of last week for work, and finished more quilts for the tefugees. ROCK MILLS Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Best of To- ronto spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Russell. Aircraftman Stewart Foster of Trenton is spending fourteen days' furlough at his home here. Miss Mabel Betts underwent an operation in the G. and M. Hospital, Owen Sound, last week and was a patient there for several days. Messrs. Joe Hawkins and Cecil Betts spent a day in Owen Sound. Mr. Leslie Humphries of Mark- dale visited with his sister, Mrs. Fred Hargrave, and Mr. Hargrave. We are pleased to report Mrs. Jim Russell feeling some better since riOLDFAST U. F. W. <X Miss Nellie Mcean was hostess to the March meeting of the Holdfast Club, and despite the bad roads and weather there was a very interest- ing meeting with 10 members pre- sent. The meeting opened *ith the singing "Men of the Soil" and repeating the "Creed" in unison. A letter was read from the Salvation Army thanking the Club for the bale they had sent for overseas. The roll call was answered by "How we make our head save our heels." Mrs. Dan Campbell gave tha topic on the importance and value of co- operation. A Scotch contest was put on by Mrs. McWilliam. Mr*. Dan Campbell and Mrs. (Dr.) Campbell being the winners. Everyone enjoy- ed the geography match led by Mrs. D. Campbell and Mrs. (Dr.) Camp- bell. The tetter's side won. Gen- eral business was discu-sed and the war work being done "as reviewed Ceylon and Stone's Line made 32 quilts in the past five weeks. Th-> National Anthem brought the meet- ing to a close. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Bradey Irwin on April 8th. MUn Off 30, 40, 5C PEP, VIM, VIGOB, SufcnormalT ' Wnt normal pap. Tim. Tlpr. , Try 0tr Tonic TabUU. Contains touioi. stimulant*. 9*t<*S**iL aids to normal', pep ftr SO. 40 or BO. Gt a special Introductory sta- for only 35* Try this aid to normal pep and vtm today. S-or sale t all good dru tor. FEEDS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MOLASSES? If o, we still have a few barrels left. Place your order now. CO-OP. FEEDS AT REASONABLE PRICES HOG CONCENTRATE, 42% $ 3 - 10 POULTRY CONCENTRATE, 33% $3.75 POULTRY CONCENTRATE, 40% $4-25 CHICK STARTER $3.35 CAR OF OATS WILL ARRIVE NEXT WEEK 0. and A. Co-Operativc PHONE 70. FLESHERTON, Ont. English Semi -Porcelain DINNER SETTS Just placed in stock a new assortment of 96 and 97 piece Dinner Setts new shapes in a variety of new colorings. $25.00 $35.00 $37.50 NEW WALLPAPERS for the Spring Season Our Spring selection of "Sunworthy" and other patterns is now complete. You'll find a splendid choice for all your requirements. % F. H. W. Hickling General Merchant Fkssherton Ont EUGENIA Rev. G. K. McMillan, pastor of St. John's United Church, Flesherton, occupied the* pulpit in the church here on Sunday and delivered a fine sermon. We are pleased to report that Rev. Dr. Mercer, who has been ill for the past several weeks, ex- pects to be able to conduct the ser- vice here next Sunday morning. Congratulations to Miss Doris Magee, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magee, who was united in marriage to Pte. Jos. Little of the 26th Battalion of the Army Tank Brigade, Camp Borden, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Little of To- ronto, formerly of Wareham. The wedding was conducted by Rev. Dr. Mercer at Maxwell on Saturday, March 14th. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Baker and family of Heathcote visited with the former's parents on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Little and son, Lloyd, also Miss Lii.ian Magee and her aunt, Mrs. Allan Cameron, of Toronto, attended the Little-Magee nuptial. Mr. Carman Sewell of Vandeleur spent the week end in this vicinity. The Y.P.U. held their meeting a* ] the home of Mrs. J. Cairns on Sun- day evening, with 21 in attendance. After the president, Mrs. Cairns, conducted the devotional exercises. Miss Taylor, the cultural convenor, took charge of the discussion period, She took as her topic "The Bible as Literature." relating how drama was started by people acting scenes from stories in the Bible. She also told of the translation of the Bible anc its various versions. Her topic was interesting throughout. She also conducted a "Bible story" match, after which the meeting closed with singing a hymn, followed by the Mizpah benediction. . __ Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Williams and son, Joey, also Chas. Williams, of Toronto called on friends here dur- ing the week end. Mr. Robt. Purvis, who returned home from Camp Borden where he was employed for the past few months, spent a day in Toronto last week. We are pleased to report Mrs. Xeil McDonald on the road to recov- ery after behig ill the past couple of weeks with the 'flu. Her mother, Mrs. Graham, has been with her. Miss Gladys Duckett of Saugee^ Jet., has returned home. (Intended for Last Week) Pte. Jos. Little and Miss Doris Magee of Toronto visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magee. On Wed. afternoon, March 18th, the Women's Association will meet in the basement of the United Church for their regular monthly meeting. Roll call something pertaining *o St. Patrick Day. On Sunday evening, March 8, the Y. P. U. met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Stewart with an attendance of fifteen. Mrs. Cairns presided for devotional period and the mission- convenor, Mrs. C. Martin, in charge of the discussion period, who took the second chapter of the book, "Ser- ving with the Sons of Shuh." Ex- tracts from the book were read by Margaret McMillan, Mrs. Cairns. Jean Tudor and Mrs. Martin. Pres- ent day questions were asked about China. A stcry en-titled "Mechanized Christianity." written by Dr. Robt. McLure, who is in China was read by Burton Campbell and Mrs. C; Park. Miss Dorothy Jamieson of Lake Rosseau spent the past week at her parental home, returning Sunday. Her brother, Wes, took her as far as Gravenhurst by ear. Miss Irva Magee, Toronto, visited over the week end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Magee. Miss Marjorie Proctor of Toronto visited over the week end with her grandmother. Mrs. Geo. Proctor. Misses Mary and Isabelle McKee and Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Fykes of Toronto spent the ?eek end with the former's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Mc-Kee. Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKechnie and Laurie of Priceville visited on Sunday at the Jamieson home. Miss Reta Duckett of Maxwell spent a few days with her friend. Miss Marge Martin. Miss Marjorie Stewart and friend, Mr. Don Carson, of Toronto visited over the week end at the Stewart home. Mr. Stewart accompanied them to the city on Sunday to spend a few days. Miss Marjorie Taylor spent the week end in London. Mr. Gott visited on Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Trudgeon, of Dundalk, who is seriously ill in the Markdate hospital. Mr. Rav Genoe. who Is with the H.E.P.C. In northern Ontario. !s spending a fortnijrht with his wife and family. SWINTON PARK Mr. and Mrs. Nil Campbell visit- ad oa day iaat wwk with Mr. A. B. Ferris, Fle*hrton. A quilting was held Thursday it the hom of Mrs. R. Hardy, when two quilts were completed for Red Cross work. The Hopeville W. I. met at the home of Mrs. Fred Fell on Wednes- day. Owing to bad roada the at- tendance waa not large. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lane entertain ed the euchre club Wednesday even- ing, when an enjoyable evening was spent by all. A collection for war work was taken at the close of the evening. Mr. Jack McLean has been engag- ed with Mr. Louis Kinnell for the summer months. Mrs. Jim Hardy spent the week end with her parents, Kr. and Mrs. Hugh Copeland, at Meadowvale. Mrs. Leslie Watson has been con- fined to bed suffering from tonsilitis. Quite a large crowd gathered in the Hall on Friday evening in honor of or,e of our soldiers. Pte. Laurier McLean. The evening was spent in dancing and chat. At lunch hour Mrs. Wm. Hay read an appropriate address and Mr. Oliver Milner pre- sented Laurier with a lovely watch, on behalf of old friends. Lanrier made a very suitable reply. The funeral of the late Mr. Neil McEachnie of Hopeville took place to Swinton Park cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Ed. Haw and son, Wallace, spent Sunday with her mother. M^. Kinnell. We are glad to report Mr. Alex. Richardson somewhat improved, but still bedlfast. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin spent Sunday at the home of Mr. Phillip Harrison. British Merchant Navy Men as Gunners British merchant seamen, wearing overalls and armlets, are being taught by an instructor from the Roval Navy how to use th Amt-riran Marlin machine gun. This practical experience on the training ground foll-ws their completion of the course on theory- VICTORIA CORNER Mrs. Wilfred Gallagher ii visiting her sister, Mrs. Dave Wiltshire, of Hopeville. -$3 Kingsley Gallagher of Collingwood spent the week end at his home. The ladies of the W. A. mt at the home of Mrs. John Duncan for their March meeting. Neilson Copeland of Toronto vis- ited with his parents. He was ac- companied by Misses Florence Batchelor, Ina and Erma Acheson, Dorothy Wraggett and Marjory Jamieson. (Intended for Last Week- The Y.P.S. met last week at the home of Oscar Patterson. Miss Florence Batchelor of Toron- to spent the week end at her home and returned to Toronto with Chas. and Helen Moore, who also visited at their home over the week end. Mrs. W. Gallagher spent a week in Markdale. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Linton and children visited over the week end at Owen Sound. Misses Kay Bannon and Marion Mongre, who are training a the To- ronto General Hospital, are spend- ing three weeks' holidays at the Milton Bannon home. MAXWELL British Tanks on Parade for Britain's King Rows of British tanks, stretching far into the horizon but only a fraction of the British Army's arm- ored power. They are powerful "Valentine" Mark III. "L" infantry tanks belonging to one armored div- ision of the British Eastern Com- mand, and are photographed drawn up on parade for an inspection by His Majesty King George VI. British Women Make Guns A new photi-eranh taken at <s. British Ordnance factory where wo- men workers contribute much to its ever increasing output. In the final assembly bay at this fnetorv. which is turning out lanre numbers of (runs, overnlled sirls are seen at work upon gun barrels. (Intended for Last Week) The community was very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Mr John Priestley on Saturday night. The sympathy for the sorrowing wife and relatives is extended from every one. The Women's Association met at the home of Mrs. Gordon Dixon on Thursday. March 5th, with a good attendance. The President, Mrs. Geo- Morrison presided. The afternoon was spent in knitting and piecing a quilt. At the close of the meeting the hostess served a dilicious lunch and a social time was enjoyed. Dr. Mercer has returned from the Markili'le Hospital much improved in health. 3ev. McMillan of Flesh- erton occupied the pulpit on Sunday afternoon, in the Maxwell church. Pj-ivate James Kerton visited rel- atives here over the week end. Fred and Jean Ross and cousin Vora Ferguson visited their home over the week end. Miss McGibben spent the week end in Toronto. We understand that L.A.C. Arthur Lawlor made a flight in an airplane from Hagersville, one day recently, and flew over his parental home, 8th line, making a few low dives around the buildings. Arthur is In training as a pilot. We wish him success and happy landings. Mr. John Magee, who has been in Markdale hospital, is able to be out again. We are also g'lad to report that Rev. Dr. Mercer has returned home from Markdale hospital much improved. '**< ore Cream Wanted EVEN THOUGH OUR BUTTER PRO- DUCTION IS GREATER THAN LAST YEAR, STILL THE DEMAND FOR OUR BUTTER EXCEEDS PRODUCTION. HENCE MORE CREAM IS NEEDED. THEREFORE. REGARDLESS OF HOW SMALL THE QUANTITY OF CREAM YOU MAY HAVE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR, BRING IT IN. IT IS TO YOUR INTEREST, AS WELL AS THAT OF THE CONSUMER. MEAT LOCKERS Although our Meat Lockers are about filled we can accommodate you at our Markdale Cold Storage. Arrangements can be made to have your meat at this Creamery the r *-.<' ^ Jay it is required. Flesherton Creamer* & Produce Co. Phone 66 Angus Avis. Manager