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^ ^ ®t)je /l^l)^rU*n % Jxianc^* * VOL. 65; XO. 23 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY. XOX'EMBER 7, 1945 VV. H. Thurston & Son, Published tf •» ir ^ Miscellaneous Shower For Sficently Mvried Cflopii A miscellaneous shower of lovely articles was held at Barrhead Friday evening in honor of iir. and Mrs. Lloyd Sewell (Laura Pedlar). Fol- lowing is the address: Dear Lioyd and Laura:â€" We, your friends and neigh- bors, feel that we could not let this happy occasion pass without gather- ing together to extend to you our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. We have valued your good feilow- ship in the past and though you are leaving our community we are glad the ties of friendship will not be en- tirely severed and on many occasions you will be able to join us in our fun and social gfatherings. Therefore, we ask you to accept these gifts, not for their value, but as a token of the high esteem in which you are held, and as you use each gift may they remind you of your friends of this community. â€"Signed on behalf of friends and neighbors: Mabel and Gordon Hamilton Mary and Nelson Armstrong Olive and Earl Smart Ceylon Soldiers Honored (By Ceylon Reporter) Last Tuesday evening and Friday evening, a goodly nunJ>er of Ceylon folk assembled in the Ceylon Public School in honor of Pte. George Wat- son, Flying Officer Harold Tracey, Flight Sergt Murray Marshall and T^r. iLiojJd Anch^^di, these boys have recenty returned from over- seas. Mr. John McWilliam, a form- er veteran, welcomed the boys with a few well chosen words, back to the home community. Each boy was presented with a sum ol money, on Friday evening Muriel Shaw and Marguerite Stafford made the pre- sentation on behalf of Ceylon and community. All the boys expressed their grateful appreciation of the parcels sent to them. The evening was spent with 12 tables of euchre in play. Miss Violet Stonehouse won the high score for the ladies and Mr. Fred Chislett for the gentle- men. 'FRED McMULLEN KILLED, ACCIDENT Rock Mills Sciiool Card of Thanks We wish to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to all wno showed acts of kindness and sent messages of sympathy and for the beautiful floral tribiA:es from the neighbors and the Flesherton friends, during our sad bereave- ment. â€" The Lever Family. % Card of Thanks Mrs. Margaret Jamieson and fam- ily wish to thank sincerely, their jnany friends and neighbors for kindness rendered them during the illness of her late husband and for the many kind expressions of sym- pathy and floral tributes during fheir bereavement. "Papa,"' asked little Johnnie, '-"What is a person called who brings you into contact with the spirit world," ".A. bartender, my boy." Future Events DANCE IN FLESHERTON Dance in the Fraternal Hall in Flesherton on Thursday. Nov. 15th. to music of Murray Simmons color- e<l orchestra. Admission: 50c. Grade Vin â€" Myrtle Betts, 83; Gordon Helmkay, 82. Grade VII â€" Goldie Atkinson, S2; Bobby Betts, 78; Shirley Partridge, 59. Grade VI â€" Clayton Porteous, 89; Redge Dobson, 72; Leslie Porteous, 62; Kathleen Weatherall, 44. Grade IV â€" Murray Betts, 88; Florence Wilkinson, 81; Ethel Betts, 77; Jeanette Dobson, 77; Ken Smith, 76; Lois Helmkay, 64; Eldon Turner, 61. Grade III â€" Bruce Benson, 90; [van Betts, 80; Bernice Weatherall, 40. Grade I â€" Patricia Dobson, 90; Dorothy Wilkinson, 85; Harvey Weatherall, 60. Primer â€" Alice Weatherall, Elmer Weatherall. The numbers are average percent- ages. Winners of stars for sipelling Patricia Dobson and Dorothy Wilk- inson (equal). Number on roll, 24; .A-verage attendance, 22.71, â€" Mrs. Francis J. Seeley. Teacher Word was rereived in town by Mr. Lawrence McCracken that his broth- er-in-law, Mr. Fred Mcilullen had been accidentally klRed while hunt- ing in northern Ontario. No details of the fatal accident are at hand. Mr. McCracken and Mr. Ed. Ferris left Tueday morning for the scene of the fatality. The late Fred Mc- Mullen is the onlv son of Mrs. S. McMuUen of the east backline, Art- emesia. Memorial Service Sunday A memorial service will be held in Memorial Park on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 2 o'clock p.m., if the weather is fine. If othei-wise, the service will be held in the town hall. The ser- vice is being held under the auspices of the Flesherton Legion Post, and all returned men are invited to take part. ERRINGTON â€" WRIGHT UNION SERVICE X union service will be held Sun- day evning at 8 o'clock in Cedarside Church to hear the British and For- eign Bible Society's representative. Rev. W. McCleary, B.A. The public is asked to support this meeting. It will be the only opportunity this year of participating in the work of this worthy organization. NOTICE The Women's Association of the Eugenia United Church are holding a bazaar in the church basement on November 13th, beginning at 3:00 o'clock. There will be sewing, bak- ing, fancy goods, knitted goods, ets., as well as refreshments for sale. In the evening a concert will be given by Feversham talent, who will pre- sent their play, "The Three Pegs," commencing at .30 o'clock. Admis- sion: -Adults, 35c; Children, 20c. BAZAAR AT MAXWELL A baxaar will be held in the Orange Hall, Maxwell, on November 9, un- der the auspices of the Anglican Guild, Maxwell, Tea served at 7 pjn. Hot dogs and tea and coffee. A quiet, pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, October 31, at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Geo. Wright and the late Geo. Wright, Feversham. when the youngest daughter, Beatrice Isa- belle, became <*he bride of Wm. Charles En-ington, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Errington. Rev. O. W. Holmes officiated. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Victor, wore a ' pale blue dress with a corsage of roses. For travelling she wore a brown dress suit with matchng ac- cessories. After a motor trip to George- town, Kitchener, and other points. the young couple will reside on the groom's farm at Wroxeter. Baptist Church Note< Fred Patton In Town Overseas Five Years Gnr. Fred Patton arrived in town Friday and everybody was pleased to see him again. Fred arrived in Toronto last August and since then iias sfient most of the time 'â-  i hos- pital. Fred enlisted in the spring of 1940 and went overseas innmediate- ly with the 1st Survey Regiment, R.C.A. He went to Italy with the First Division in 1943 and saw ser- vice there until removed to the wes- tern front in February. Fred is the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Patton. .A. reception is being held for him and Cpl. Earl Ottewell this Tuesday night, Nov. 6. Deer Hit Car On Highway Mr. C. N. Richardson had an un- happy experience one evening last week when a deer jumped out from the side of the I'oad onto the high- way south of town and was struck by the left mud guard and thrown over the engine. Mr. Rich- ardson stopped the car and went to investigate but there was no deer. It apparently was lucky, but the car suffered a damaged fender and grill. Skating For Young People Flight Sergt. Bill Burke Married In England I Half Million Mark Reached By Hospital Care Plan A former CD. ambulance driver : More than half a million people in and at present a staff driver in the â-  Ontario are now enrolled in the blue A.T.S., Miss Joan (Paddy) Teague, ' Cross Plan for Hospital Care, ac- only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. K. cording to an announcement issued C. Teague of 24 King Edward St New Brumby, Scunthorpe, England, today by C, J. Decker, Chairman <d the Board of administration. Mr. 27th at St. Lawrence Church to Flight Sergt. B. L. Burke of the R.- C.AJ. Accounts Section, stationed at A meeting of the business men Linon-on-Ouse, York, a former em- of town was held in the town hall ."P^^y** °f ^^ ^ank of Toronto, Cana- on Monday evening to discuss ways ! °* and means of providing skating for the young people this coming win- ter. Committees were appointed, but it is too early as we go to press to bring any of the details to our readers, A place for skating will definitely be provided for the young people of the village and district. Photos Of Graduates We are pleased to report that the Honour Roll portraying the photo s> and names of former students of FJI.S. who served in the armed forces, is now en view in the down- stairs hall of the High School. To those who so kindly loaned photos we say, ''Thank You''. If these have not been returned, please was married on Thursday, September ! L)ecker is superintendent of the Tor- onto General Hospital and was Pre- sident of the Ontario Hospiul A*- sociation when the Plan was inau- gurated four years ago. The hospital plan was organized as a non-profit service in the public interest by the Ontario Hospital As- sociation with the approval and co- c^eration of the Ontario Department of Health, with rates and benefits approved by the Minister of Health for Ontario. The plan is Province- wide in its scope and by means of co-operative effort and group enrol- ment on a non-profit basis has en- abled thousands of wage earners to remove the fear of unexpected hos- pital bills for themselves and thm families. Achievement of the enrolment of more than 500,000 persons in Plan for Hospital Care, through employ- ment groups or special groups such as professional associations, became Be is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B^. Burk of Feversham, Ontario, Can- ada. Canan C. T. Rust officiated. Given away by her father, the 'bride looked charming in a gown of heavy water-marked white silk with a halo silk headdress and veil, trimm- ed with lovers knots and embroid- ery. She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. Her attendants were Mrs. Mary Teague, sister-in-law of the bride, an<i Mrs, Mary Fortune, Sergt W,- A.A.F.. who wore dusty pink dress- es, with matching flower and veil headdresses and • carried yellow chrysanthemums; and Miss June Teague, niece of the bride, who wore a pale pink dress, trimmed with blue ' a fact in October of this year. The and pink embroidered veil, sur- i enrolment now represents more than get in touch with Ooug Falconer, or ! mou.-^ted by a spray of mauve and i ^ seventh of the total population of have a pupil get them for you. â€" Emma Meads. New Editor. Honored on 20th Anniversary (By Ceylon Reporter) Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rutledge were pleasantly surprised by the ladies of Holland Cen*-re Euchre Club, when they were visited by this club on their 20th Wedding Anni- versary The evening was spent in singing and euchre and a dainty lunch was served by the ladies at the close of this ,the visitors pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge with a lovely table reflector and extended hearty w^ishes for many more anni- versaries. Ceylon Soldiers Return (By Ceylon Reporter) The many friends of Pte. George Watson, youngest son of Mrs. Geo. Campbell and Tpr. Lloyd Archibald, elder son of Mrs. C. .Archibald, are glad to know they have returned from overseas. Pte. George Watson was unfortunate, he. having been wounded twice, he has recovered from his wounds. He saw action in France, Holland, and Germany and has been visiting recently with his mother. Mrs. Campbell. Pte. Watson was overseas almost five years. blue flowers. Master Geoffrey Wattam, was the page boy, in a saxe blue velvet suit with a white blouse. Sergt. Jack Fortune, R.C.A.F.. a friend of the bride and bridegroom. was best man, and Mr. Cyril Teague brother of the bride was in atten- dance. A reception was held for twenty- five guests at the Worsley Hotel, and the honeymoon is being spent in Caernarvon. North Wales. The bride travelled in a green tweed suit, with brown accessories. The happy young couple intend to make- their home in Canada. Among the wedding presents was a cheque from the male officers of the bride's company, household linen Tpr. Lloyd Archibald has been overseas two and a haH years, hav- ^^^^ jj^g ^^^^ '^^ 'j^^ Accounts Sec- tion. Linton. York; cutlery from the -Accounts Section at Digby. where the couple were previously stationed. ing gone over with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters, later he was transferred to the 1st Hussars and was on active service in France. Holland. Belgium and Germany. Lloyd returned last week on the Queen Elizabeth, to his home in Cevlon. MASS MEETING Friday night at 8 p.m. wrill be a red letter occasion in the annuls of Cedarside Church. A most beauti- fully illustrated lecture wil be pre- sented on "The Crusade". The pic- tures will cover interests and events of world-wide sigrnificance, are beautifully coloured and are wo-thy of a large attendance at this show- ing. No one should miss this meet- ing. See future events notice. SUNDAY SERVICES Rock Mills services will be with- drawn in order to allow attendance at the Memorial service in Flesh- erton. Cedarside service will be held at the regular hour with Mrs. Keys in charge. Funeral of M. F. Sayers The funeral of the late Morton F. Sayers, Reeve of Osprey Twp., was held under Masonic auspices from his home near Feversham on Mon- day, October 29, with interment be- ing made " in Maxwell Cemetery. Rev, O. W. Holmes of the United Church. Maxwell, was in charge of the service and was assisted by Rev. C. Lee of Gospel Workers Church, Feversham. The pall bearers were: Fred Hale. .Archie Buie. Chester Long. James McKenzie, William and Elgin Mc- Cutcheon. .A.mong the large number of flora! offerings were tokens of sympathj ^rom: Providence War Workers; Prince Arthur Lodge; Grey County Council: Manager and Matron and Staff of Grey County Home; Board and Management of Grey County Home; Osprey Township Council; Orange Lodge L.O.L. 1085; Fever- sham Continuation School; S. S. No. 6 School.' The floral tributes were carried by members of Prince Arthur Lodge No. 333. A.F. and A.M. Friends attended the funeral from Owen Sound, Durham, (Jeorgetown, Sundiridge, Orillia, Collingwood. Thornibury. Caledon. Toronto and Ston^ Creek. The Late Mrs. J. A. Lever SHIER â€" FISHER Maxwell United Church Parsonage was the setting for a pretty wedding on Saturday. November 3rd at 2-00 o'clock, when Rev. 0. W. Holme? united in maiTiage. Mary "S-oherxa' ^^^,^^^^^^'q^^^'^^'^^ The funeral of the late Mrs. J. A. Leiver, who died on Sunday. Oct. 2S. was held from her late home on the Toronto Line North on Wednesday afternoon last, with Rev. Dr. Andrew Thomson of the United Church tak- ing the service. Mr. and Mr. (Jeo^ .A. Cairns sang "The Old Rugged Cross." Interment was made in the Province. "The significance of this achieve- ment cannot help but be obvious when assessed in tenns of prompt and thorough hospital care for thousands of people throughout the Province who have been saved need- less financial worries usually atten- dant on unexpected hospitalization." Mr. Decker stated. "The establish- ed fact that half a million people in Ontario, through enrolment in this non-profit plan are eligible for benefits under Plan for Hospital Care is important, firstly, in secur- ity, health and happiness of all these people, and secondly as a powerful -reinforcement to the hos- pitals whose sole aim is to serve," Mr. Decker added. .\n impressive proportion of the annual total of hospital bills is paid promptly on release of enrolled pa- tients from the hospital, by Plan for Hosspital Care and this has meant the pajTiient of more than three and a half million dollars in hospital charges for benefits re- ceived by the subscribers since the inauguration of Plan for Hospital Care four years ago. cungest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fisher. Flesherton. and Mr. Chester Frederick, son of Itr. and Mrs. Joseph Shier. .Arteniesia. The bride wore a gown of powder blue crepe with silver sequin trim- ming and halo of net and flowers. She was attended by Lorene Talbot in dusty rose crepe. The groom was attended by his brother. Russell Shier. The groom's gift to his bride was set of pink candlesticks in crystal j holders; to the bridesmaid, a cash- mere cosmetic set, to the groomsma", p leather billfold. The pallbearers were: Messrs. E. V\'ickens. Fred Brown, .A. Sparks. R. Swanton. Thos. Sle<i and Harold Richardson. The flower bearer* rt'ere her grandchildren. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and .Mrs. Ed. Ruckells'. Hamilton: Mr. and Mrs. Lome Stephenson. Tillson- burg; Mr. and Mrs. H«rb Manning and Geo. Manning. Brussels: Mrs. Geo. L. White and Mrs. Geo. White Jr., Aylmer: Miss Agnes Lever and see: see; SEE! Jas. Adams. Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hazen and son. Fred. Owen Sound; TA. Lever and son, Jim, of The reception was held at the p^yden, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mor- gan and family. Mrs. Booth and Mrs. Hayes. Moorefield; and Herb Cunningham. Palmerston. CENTRAL LOCATION Our convenient location is readily accessible by the city's leading auto- mobile and street car thoroughfares. Sates and Maddocks fUNfJiAL CHAPE I l24AvenuEjd. . KI.4344- home of the bride's sister. Mrs. Roy Lyons, when the bride's mother re- ceived, wearing a black crepe suit dress, assisted by the groom's mother in black crepe. A delicious buffet luncheon was served to the immediate families of 'hij bride and groom bv Mrs. Roy Lyons, Mrs.. Stanley Patton. Mrs. Lewis Fisher, Mrs. Wtlbert Fisher, and Miss Evelyn Fisher. The din- infr-room table was centered with a three-storey wedding c:)ke and decorated in pink and white stream- ers. Later the bride and groom left imid showers of confetti and good wishes for Hamilton. Durham and ^ther points, the bride travelling In 1 two-tone dress of brown and tur- Tuoise crepe, green coat and match- ing accessories. They will reside in the groom's farm on the Fourth '.•ne. .Artemesia. Epic moving scenes of flame and faith showing England's architec- tural masterpieces in ashes, actual colour views of bombed blazirg buildings taken during the blitz of Britain, these and other pictures of world-wide interest will be thrown on screen in the Cedarside Baptist Church. Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. The B.Y.P.U. is sponsoring this mass meeting and everyone will be welcomed. Bom RUSSELLâ€" At Mrs. Nuhn's Nur- sing Home, on Tuesday, Nov. 6th, liM5, to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Russel! of Melancthon. a son. Died The late Mrs. Lever was former'y Tessa Bernice Manning, daughter of SPEER â€" .A.t Feversham. on the late John Manning and Cather-l Sunday. November 4, 1945, John ine Sparling of Brussels. Ont. She! Speer. in his 73rd year. Resting at was born in Brussels in 1872 and Long's Funeral Home. Feversham, Engasrement ;n 18''7 married Jacob .A. Lever, who predeceased her by four and a half years. Death occurred at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Gordon Long, in Flesherton. Surviving are two sons. Edward, Dryden. Ont.: Wilfred, Flesherton: four daughters, Lillian (Mr». Ger- ald Morgan K Moorefield: Vera (Mr*. Gordon Long). Flesherton: Luella (Mrs. Jack Brackenbury) Flesherton: .Alma (Mrs. Gordon McMuUen) East Mountain: two stwp-daughters. Ila (Mrs. Fred Ball) and Florence (Mrs. Wes Ball). .Alida. Sask. She also leaves two brothers. George Mann- ing and Herb Mannin.g. Brussels: :ind three sisters. Mrs. Harry Pat- rick, Hamilton; Mrs, Ed Ruckels. Hamilton, and Mrs, Lome Stephen- son. Tillsonburg. Mrs. .Angus Sutherland of Toron- to announces the engagement of her r*t»ce. Monica Rho<l« Lambert, to Pte. .Allan Mcl.eod Cam?ron. only i First wife: "Does your husband son of Mrs. Neil Cameron of Pnr- play cards for money?" ham. Ontario: the wedding to take nlaop at Oakville on November 17. Second one: "I don't know, but those who play with him do." where the service took place at 2 p.m.. Tuesday. November 6. Interment in Sunnidale Cwnetery. In Memoriam STURROCK â€" In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Tpr. Marvin Sturrock, 8th Recce. Regt. who lost his life by accident in Hol- land. Nov. 9th, 1944 at the age of 20. In the bloom of his life God called him. The pride of his manhood days; Those that knew him, loved him, All spoke of him with praise. He had a lovely nature, .A. heart purer than gold. He has left us beautiful memories Which will never grow old. â€" Sndy missed and lovingly remem- bered by Mother. Daddy and Broth- ers. Archie and Gordon. i