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5A^cdnesday, August 8, 1945 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE r K^ THE . . flesherron Advance Published on CoUinjrwood StT* -t'lesher^n, V'ednesday of each vreek. Circulation over :!,100. Price in Canada |2.00 per year, -when paid in advarr-" fl^O; In U. S. A. $2^ per year, when i^aid in advance $2.00. F. J. THURSTON, Editor KIMBERLEY VICTORIA CORNERS Jim Bannon, R.C.A.F., Mrs. Ban- Tion and little son, Tommy, recently returned from Vancouver, where the former was stationed, visited a few days with Mr. and Mrs. M. Bannon. Jim commenced his journey Friday afternoon on his return to Vancou- ver. Mrs. Bannon and Tommy are remaining with her parents in Toronto. We extend a hearty welcome to Mr and Mrs. Wes Dever, who have moved to our midst and are occupy- ing the former T. Bannon house. The Devers have disposed of their gen- eral store and business at Proton Station to Mr. and Mrs. Traske of Gait, who took possession on August 1st. Dever Bros, store was a name of interest for a quarter of a cen- tury, and while they will be much missed in their capacity there, yet we welcome the new merchants to the store. A presentation was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Dever Friday night at Pro- ton Station Orange Hall, when they were the recipients of a lovely studio couch. A large attendance was pre- sent, including several from this community. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Ferris and little son, Lyle, attended the sale at Feversham Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ferris' mother, Mrs, Ern. Hawton. Sergt. Jack Linton, R.C.AJ"., re- cently returned from overseas, sipent a week with his mother, Mrs Jas liinton, and other members of the family. He left on Thursday for an unknown destination. Little Miss Elda Reid, Brampton, is visiting with the Linton families. Little Miss Donna Hall of Owen Sound is holidaying with her aunt, Mirs. Russell Linton. Miss Ruth Richardson, Toronto, is a Civic Holiday week-end gues-t of her mother, Mrs. J. H. Richardson, and Viotta. She fas accomipanied by her niece, little Barbara Bradley, Etobicoke, who plans on some holi- days here. Miss Ruby Copeland, Etobicoke, was a week end visitor at her home. We are sorry to rtiport Mrs. Jas. Batchelor and daughter, Mrs. Geo. MacGregor, Preston, patients in the Markdale hospital, the fdrmer being a diabetic patient and the latter is pending a goitre operation. Mr. MacGregor and son, Wayne, ar» hol- idaying at the Jas. Batchelor home, while little Maureen is being cared for by Mrs. W. G. Acheson and Ina We hope that both ladies will soon be restored to better health. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Gallagher visited the latter's sister and niece, Mesdames Batchelor and MacGregor on Sunday. â- Guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Ach- ©.son and Ina during the past week were: Cpl. Renfred Acheson, Camp Borden, Mrs. Acheson, Evelyn, Emily, Marina and Ruth of Cheltenham and Jim Patterson, Maple Grove. Sun- day callers were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed- win Taylor and daughter of Toronto, Mrs. Geo. Hutchinson and Milton of Flesherton and daidg-hter, Mrs. E Foster and two daugliters, Tilbury. Mrs. Wm. Ludlow is profession- ally assisting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Robinson, Bethel, where a baby daughter arrived on Thursday, Aug. 12th, 1946, Nancy Joan. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ward, To- ronto, while on holidays, .spent a few days with the latter's bmther and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Talbot and Shirley, Hamilton, were recent visit- ors with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. (i. Talbot. Shirley re- mained for some holidays. With oui- regular minister on vaca- tion and no supply available, our \V. A. ladies supplied the usual form of service on Sunday. Their ability is higlily TOmniendi'd. Tho.se ladies arc holding their August meeting at the home of Mrs. E. A. Stinson on Wed- ne.sday afternoon, Aug. 8th, in the form of a pro^cram, linzaar and lunch, with Eugenia, Flesherton and Proton ladies as their guests. Mr. lies. Batchelor was a Sunday visitor with his aunt, Mrs. Archie UcTagcrart, and family, Brampton. Friends here were sorry to learn <rf the death in Toronto o|f Mrs. Lewis Sheardown, a former Portlaw resident. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family in the loss of a loving wife and mother. Miss Dunita Lawrence and Mrs. J Taylor of Oshawa are visiting Kim- l)wiey relatives for a week. Mrs. Willson (nee Eula Hurd) is spendiriig a week with Kimberley friends. She has some very interest- ing things to relate about her stay in Japan, when she was working for the British Embassy and was also a prisoner of the Japanese for eight months She has many good things to say about the Christians of Japan, She was well used while interned but was glad when she was deported to England and then returned to To- ronto, here she is in business. Mr. and Mrs. E. Alexander of Col- lingwood and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Belts and Janet of Flesherton visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weber. Mr. Dalton Ferguson spent the week end with his mother here. W.O. Harold Graham- of Trenton spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Graham. Pte. Reg. Fawcett arrived Tuesday from overseas. He was accompanied by Pte. Lincoln Wilson, We are glad to know many others will arrive soon The re-opening of the United Church is to take place next Sunday, Aug. 12th, when Rev. J. S. Veals will be the guest speaker. Miss Dorothy Parker and Miss Ruth Ellis were guests of Mr. and Mrs, D. Graham over the week end. The funeral of the late Mr. A. E Ellis was largely attended, many relatives and friends from a distance being present. Rev. West had charge of the service, and the choir sang "The Old Rugged Cross." The mem- bers of Euphrasia Township Council acted as pallbearers and his four grandsons were flower bearers Much sympathy is extended to the sorrow- ing family. Interment was made in the Markdale Cemetery. perience is one that he would not wish to repeat, putting it mildly, Misses Shirley and June Purvis of Toronto, accompanied by their girl friends. Misses Joyce Purdy and Judy O'Donnell, spent the week end at the Purvis cottage near the Lake, Pte, Fred Boyce of Toronto spent the week end at his home. Fred has had the misfortune to suffer a broken bone in his leg and has had it in a easit for five weeks. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Simmons of Drayton, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Woolner of Drayton and Mrs. Harvey of Toronto, spent a 'day re- cently with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Magee. Miss Carmelle Martin of Toronto sipent the week end at her home. Recent vLsitoi-s with Mr. John Will- iams and Charlie were: Mr. and Mrs. Joey Williams, Pte. Harding and Mr. Clarence Williams of Toronto, also Tpr. Murray Williams. Clarence re- mained for a few holidays. m im t/ M/ *" BOWL SWINTON PARK EUGENIA Wedding bells are ringing in our community. Mr. Robt. Purvis of Ft. Erie spent a few days hete the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs, John Brotherton and little son, Ian, also Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Clinton of Toronto visited recent- ly with Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Magee. Master Lewis McEachern of To- ronto spent a week's holidays with Master Freddie Duckett, Mr. Thos. Stewart, Toronto, spent the week end with his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Baker accom- panied Miss Etta Baker of Colling- wood on a motor trip to Tavistock and visited with the formers' son, Mr. Harry Baker, and family. Mr. and Jlrs. J. Hutton and little son, Jimmie, Toronto, and Mr. Herk Stewart of Markdale visited Sunday with Mrs. C. D. Park and Gwen, Miss Muriel Carruthers and Mr. Ben Carruthers. Tpr. John Park and sister, Miss .Marjorie, visited with Mrs. C. D. Park and other friends for a few days last week, Mrs. ^Armistrong af Sarnia and twin sons, Robert and Ronald, visited u few days with the latters' grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Haney. We are srory to report Mrs. Pei-cy Magee on the sick list. Her niece, Miss Dorothy Falconer, nurse-in- training, who is home on her holi- days, is with her aunt at preseivt. We are pleased to report that Mrs, Fred Duckett is feeling some better. Little Miss Velda Teeter of Fever- sham is spending a few holidays with Mrs. Garnet Magee. Miss Jean Tudor of Kimberley was home over the week end. Mrs. Glen Pedlar went to Toronto (in Saturday and met her husiband, who has been training ner Kingston, They visited on Sunday with the Pedlar and Magee families here. Sergt. Peddar is leaving for the U.G A. for further training in engineer- ing worik. Mr. Art Proctor left Thursday to work in the Waubaushene power house. His parents and sister, Gwen, accompanied liim and enjoyed a pleasant trip. Mr. Harry Foerster of Colling^vood visited over the week end at his Iiomo here. P.O. Jack Patterson, R.C.A.F,, who has returned from overseas, is a visitor at the Jamieson home. He was a prisoner of war for some time find was on a forced inareh ftf some ?00 miles in East Germany, justj keeping nhoad of the Russian armyj in its invasion of Germany, His ex- HYDRO HOME ECONOMIST Haying is the operation of the day in this vicinity at present. We are pleased to report that Mrs. Jas. McLean is improving. Dr. Park of Flesherton is her physician. Miss Jean McCormick spent a few days at her home. Jean is now nurs- ing at Christie Street Hospital. Miss Lois Stewart is home from Toronto on holidays with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart. Visitors at the Porter home over the week end were: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Porter of Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cameron of Harris ton. Congratulations to the recent groom and bride, Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Eccles (nee Winnifred Wright). . Miss Jessie McCormack is holiday- ing in Toronto. Miss Belle Ray of Toronto, who was visiting with her brother at Dor- noch, has returned to Bay Richard- son's. We are glad to see Belle able to be around again. Mr. Chas. Moore, Brampton, called on friends recently. A very enjoyable and successful picnic was held at Salem on Wednes- day evening. We wish the newly-weds, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meredith, many happy days and extend a welcome to the bride â€" our new teacher. Mr. Walter Thompson spent the holiday with his mother, Mrs. Andy Wright. We understand that Angus Mc- Dougal, son of Mrs. S. M. McCannel, has received his discharge from the N'avy. Welcome home, Angus. Miss Eleanor Hardy -is visiting at Meadowvale with her grandpgrenls. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson and family spent Sunday with the latter's parents. The memorial service on Sunday p. m. at Swinton Park Presbyterian Church was largely attended. Sev- ural from Priceville were present. The McCannel families enjoyed a l*appy "get-together" at the home of Mr. Geo. A. Black Sunday evening. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McDonald of Bentinck, who were recently married. Gordon was well known here, having resided here most of his life. His sister, Mrs. Chas. McNalty and brother, Jim, reside on the 17th of Proton. We wish them a long and happy wedded life. NOTICE I have the telephone installed at my residence and am now able to personally look after your needs in the trucking of live stock and gen- eral trucking. â€" WM. McM ASTER, Phone 8 r 2 Flesherton DURHAM R0T4RY CARNIVAL KEEP NIGHT OF AUGUST 15 OPEN FOR DURHAM ROTARY CARNIVAL Modern and old-time dancing to music by two good orchestras. Games of all kinds. Lucky Draw. Fun for everybody, young and old. Proceeds for fund for underpriv- eleged children. SBND IN YOUR RENEWAL. NORTHERN MOTOR SERVICE Domestic land roinmerc.i{»l, Split â€" Two and Three Pkue, Hifh Speed and Low Speed Electric Drills. Workmanship Guaranteed. Prompt rewinding service on electric motors lof all kinds â€" J. MIDDLETON 7.'>:l - 2iid Ave. E. OWEN SOUND Phone 782 iHello, Hoinemakers! Come Aug- ust and Nature's lap is brimming over with the luscious fruits of the earth. As the berry season wanes, plums are fully ripened and ready to bring their tart refreshing fla- vour to dog-day meal. Though you may sigh when you think of the hole these fruits will make in your sugar ration, remember that sugai is not a representative and use it sparingly in canning. Many varieties are sweet enough to sink your teeth in as they come ifresh-picked from your o'wn trees Or from the market. They are al- ways a delight in the lunch box or picnic box, as well as a boon to the cook. RECIPES Blueberry Crumb Cake M cup mild-flavoured fat, Vi cup sugar, 1 cup pastry flour or % cup all-purpose flour, IV^ tsps. baking powder, dash of salt, Vs cup milk, ^4 tsp. vanil- la, 2 cups blueberries. Crumb Topping Vi cup sugar, % cup flour, Vz tsp. cinnamon, i tbsp. butter, 1 tbsp. mild-flavoured fat. First prepare topping. Sift flour, sugar and cinnamon and rub in fats. Cream fat, add sugar and cream together until light, add beaten egg. Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture alternately with milk. Add vanilla and pour into a greased 8-inch square cake pan. Spread washed blueberries on top. Sprinkle with crumb topping and bake in an electric oven, 350 degs. for 45 mins. Serve hot either plain or with top milk or cream. Six servings. Blueberry Rhubarb Sauce IV2 cups rhubarb, cut in 1- inch pieces, IV2 cups blueber- ries, V2 cup water, V2 cup sugar. Pour boiling water over rhubarb, let stand 5 mins. and drain. Mix rhubarb and blueberries, add water, bring to boiling point and simmer gently until rhubarb is tender, about 8 mins. Remove from heat and add sugar. Chill and serve with cookies or use as a sauce with blanc mange. May also be sei-ved hot with plain cottage pudding. • Baked Pears Peel, cut lengthwise and core 6 ripe pears. Place in pan with V2 cup water. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp. lemon juice and ~i cup brown sugar and dot with butter. (Or drizzle with honey and add grated rind of 1 orange and juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon.) Bake in electric oven, 350 degs. until nicely glazed. Baste of- ten. HOW TO CAN PEARS: Peel â€" | leave whole or cut into halves and core. Cook gently in a boiling light syrup four to eight mins., according to size and firmness. Pack hot and cover with boiling syrup. Adjust lids and process twenty minutes in boiling-water bath. Open-kettle method: Boil in syrup till tender. Fill sterilized jars. Seal. Pickled Peaches Remove skins from 18 peaches and stick 2 or 3 cloves into each one. Boil 2 cups vinegar, 3 cups su- gar, 4 sticks cinnamon and 2 ts^ps. whole cloves for ten minutes. Drop the peaches in a few at a time and cook until ju*t tender. If overcook- ed, they will fall apart. Transfer peaches to hot, sterilized jars. Fill with boiling-hot syrup and seal. If more syrup is needed, make a light supar syrup of 1 part sugar to 3 parts water. Makes 3 qts. HOW TO CAN PEACHES: Scald peel; halve, slice or leave whole Pack raw in sterilized jars and cov- er with boiling-hot syrup or boiling water. .Adjust lids; process in boil- ing-water bath 25 mins. if soft â€" 35 mins. if firm. Or cover peaches with boiling syrup and precook 3 to 5 mins. Pack hot. Adjust lids and process 15 mins. j Open Kettle: Boil in syrup till 1 tender (until a whisk splint pierces': through easily). Fill sterilized jars. Seal. Compote of Red Plums Cook % cup sugar and Vb cup water to thin syrup or honey for Vis quantity of sugar. Wash and prick 2 lbs. of red plums tabout 6 cups) â€" this so the%r won't burst their skins. Cook gently until tender. Don't cook until soft. Serve hot or cold. HOW TO CAN PLUMS: Plums are canned whole â€" -better if slightly under-ripe. Prick to prevent skins from bursting. Pack raw in steril- j i:?ed J^i"'- Cover with boil'ng syrup; I As a farmer, you need fires with wide, deep treads that bite into the roadâ€" forward and back- ward. Tires that can pull you out of tough spots and keep you going. Every- thing you would expect in a tire, you get in Dominion Royal. We'll be glad to help you get your tire permit. DOMINION '^/e^ ^ ROYAL GEORGE SLED Feversham Phone Feversham 22rl3 COMPLETE TIRE SERVICE adjust lids and process 2Q mins. in boiling-water bath. * * * THE QUESTION BOX Mrs. J. R. requests a time-table for cooking fruit in a pressure cook- er. Answer: Detailed information has been mailed to you, Mrs. R. May we repeat for the sake of other readers that we do not recommend the use cf pressure canning of fruits since they are too readily overcooked. For large, firm fruits which have been precooked, the pressure should be 5 lbs. for 5 mins. or 10 mins. for cold pack products. * » » Anne Allan invites you to write to her CO The Flesherton Advance. Send in your suggestions on home- making problems and watch this col- umn for replies. SEND IN YOUR RENEWAL. NOTICE Any person or persons having ob- jections to the buildings in Salem Cemetery being sold or removed are requested to inform A. F. Pedlar, Eugenia, Ont., on or before the 15th day of August, 1945. of such objt tions. If there are no objections the buildings will be sold. gp3 VO^i id SUGAR LOSS cn UyLckuftj f Don't lose a single jar of- those fine pickles this season, because of spoil- age by inferior vinegar. For sure results insist on Canada Vinegar â€" the choice of leading pickle manufacturers and ex- perienced home-canners. A favourite for over 80 years. Write for FREE Pick- ling Recipe Booklet to Canada Vinegars Limi- ted, 112 Duke Street, Toronto. CANADA Vinegars YOUR HELP IS NEEDED JVOIir...lF WE ARE TO SAVE OUR LATE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Thousands of Tons are Ready for Harvest Will You Lend a Hand? needs, we must also help feed the millions ""' '"• The need is of starving people in liberated Eurooe Thi. despemte. Volunteer is a tremendous task, bat it «nZ donl m >°"'- ««vice8 TODAY ! IF-we all do our share Thi,^ ,., ^; * WOMEN - Every harvestinir .m.r„ """ '^' available hand can narvest.ng emergency we are liable to meet be used. Fill in the tnis yearâ€" so let's all pitch in and do a real coupon and mail TO- Job! Help will be ne^nUd from August 20th . ^''^^' through to October 20th. • BOYS AND GIULSâ€" Pill in ..„,.„ V , Thousands arc needed, mi in coupon below and mail TOD.\YI Any High School PBPxi no....... Student willing to 1K££ TRANSPORTATION ^^•ork on a farm ha.s For four wt-eks* sfrvi.-.. ,.-..., .. Permission and is be paid one w,tvPf ,,""'â- "" '"" ''"' r^iuested by the Win- 20th to oZv, on,..^ "" '''"°" ''^»K<"t '*'^'- "f Education, to ^Oth to October 20th 1 transportation wiU be "'""i" ""t of school Paul both ways. " for the month of Sep- tember. * "^^'^^^ »ml "-^TAKIO I-AU.M SEUVICE FORCE ^^ ^ I 1 ''"'â„¢' Buildinss. i'.ronto. ^°"^^- ^V ''^-'i^y / harvest '"pi«"'' '", •"^'"'"^ ""» the late <4\.0N TABID y^ I '*"'' "'" ^""''« information. â-  ^itir-^y ""'""'^ sf'O P^ \l^^r ADDRESS PHONE ^°^ ••• POST OFFICE.- .1. I WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM NEAREST R,\ILWAY STATION . *'' (Diter" NEAREST BUS STOP ._ " DOMINION.PROVir;CIAl COMMITTEB ON FARM LABOin AGRICULTURK - T,ABOun EDT^A-Ho! ^^'^'^ •A. 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