Grey Highlands Newspapers

Flesherton Advance, 16 Jan 1946, p. 5

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\ THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, January 16, 1946 5#» ♦ A * * 1 < \ I !: ^ > . 4 < ^ 1 « 4 > * « « A â- 4 t STEPHEN'S CORNERS Strt. Major and Mrs. Jim Kerton visited on Friday with the former's •kter, MA. Vern Wright and Mr. Wrijrht and family. Misb Mable Fenwick, Reg. N. of Mankdale viaited on Tuesday with her father, Mr. Roy Fenwick and George. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porteous visited Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrfe. Lloyd Stephens, 8th Line. Congrratulations to our Reeve, Derputy-Reeve and Councillors, who were successful candidates in the election last Monday. We are glad to report that Mas- ter Delbert WinteA was able to rs- torn to his home on Sunday. Delbert has apent the p«E>t three weeks at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Seeley at Maxwell. A number from here attended the presentation in Maxwell on Friday Bigbt in honour of Sgt. Major Ker- ton, who recently returned from oveneab, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams vi- sited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porteous. Mrs. Chris Lougheed spent a fe-w day^ last week with friends in Tor- onto. Miss Lillian Winters of Feversham spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Winters. The ant i^ the only creature, ex- cept man, to keep slaves, cattle and to go in for agriculture. a D. McARTHUR GENERAL INSURANCE I have taken over the insurance business of Mr. Wm. Myers and am preipared to give the public first clabs service on their fire, accident and au- tomobile insurance policies. Consult me before you renew. I can place you in any of the better known com- panies, at the lowest rates obtain- able. KIMBERLEY Rev. L. E. West conducts the Bible Class every Sunday morning previ- ous to the church service. This is very much appreciated by the gen- eral congregation as well as the Sunday School teachers. The village trustees held their an- nual meeting on Thurtday evening. We notice new posts here and there on the streets for extra electric lighting. It is of great assistance to people who drive through our village but a greater convenience to our citizens. The trusteed are to be comrplimented on their progress- iveness. Mrs. E. Morwood has been on his rounds collecting the water rate. A number hold ^tock in the water com- mission but still a larger number are renters. This water system is a great advancement on the old waj of getting water from wells which usually became nearly dry in the fall, which was not conducive to health. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Soul attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Shaw of Clarksburg on Tues- day. A quilting under the auspices of the W. I. was held on Wednesday at the home of Mi^. Russell ElKs, the president. Notwithstanding the rain a large number turned out. A prize had been offered for the best block in the quilt which was won by Mrs. Les McMullen. Mrs. R. Ellis pur- chased the quilt. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Phillips of Flesherton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Graham. A quilting under the auspices of the W.A. will take place at the home of Mrfe. Chas. Graham on Wednesday afternoon. PRICEVILLE Fatherâ€" "You remind me of Adam.'' Sonâ€" "Why, Dad?" Fatherâ€" "I put you in the garden to do a little work and all you do is raise Cain.'' Made-to-Measure CLOTHING For Discharged Personnel A selection of Suiting and Overcoat patterns are reserved especially for Peturned Service Men and on production of Official Priority Certificates we can take your measure for Suits and Overcoats, and are promised de- livery in three to four weeks. Every garment made and tailored to your individual measure. Fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Ready-to- Wear Suits and Overcoats Priced from $25.95 up A good selection of sizes and patterns F. H. W. Hickling FLESHERTON, Ont. General Merchant The Y.P.S. met Friday night at the manse. The meeting opened by sing- ing "What A Friend We Have In Jesus'', Mr. Halliwell led in prayer. Mr. Halliwell showed Slides on the Alaska Highway which were very in- teresting. A number from here attended the presenation for Mr. Dan Campl^ell in Glenelg Hall, Friday night. Dan just arrived home from werseas last week. Mr. and Mi^. Keith Elder of Lisle visited with her sisters, Mrs. Chas. Tucker and Mrs. S. Harrison on Tuesday. iMr. and Mrs. Percy Sims visited Sunday at the home of her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pedan in Fer- gus. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Harrison and Eileen attended the welcome home rect^tion for Ru^ell and Kenneth Haw at Swinton Park, Friday night. The annual meeting of St. An- drew's Church was held Friday af- ternoon. Rev. Mr. Brown, Dundalk, was present and the various reports were read and each organization wa in good standing to start off the new year. PORTLAW Miss Janet Lougheed spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Hawton, near Stayner. We are sorry to report Mrs. Geo. Wilkinson suffering from several broken ribs. We hope Mrs. Wilkin- son will be feeling better soon. Mr. and Mrs. J. McArthur and Donald. Mr^. Elsie Cameron of Dur- ham, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cameron of Toroato were visitors Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Everette Blackburn. Mrs. David Jamieson of Toronto was a guest of her friend, Mrs. Laurie Pedlar the past week. Mrs. Etta Blackburn of Flesherton and Son Tpr. Earl Blackburn, who recently returned overseas, also Miss Tena Henderson of FTesherton were guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. Ev- erette Blackburn. We are pleased to know that Mrs. Stanley Patton is well enough to have returned to her home here, having recently undergone an opera- al of Mr. Edwin J. Swift, who pass tion in Orangeville Hospital. EUGENIA CEYLON We are glad to report our sick folk all progressing favorably and hope they will continue to improve in health. Mr. Eric Stone and his sister, Miss Phyllis of Lindsay visited recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Meads. Mrs. Robt. Rutledge spent a couple of days the past week visit- ing friends at Holland Centre and also attended the euchre party at the home of Mrs. Carson Price. Mrs. Campibell and daughters. Ruby and Dorothy of Hopeville vis- ited on Sunday with Mr. and MrS. J. McWilliam. Mrs. Leslie Edwards and so»w Murray, arrived home last week af- ter spending some time in Toronto where they met Mr. Ed^vtards. Pte. Leslie Edwards, who recently re- turned from overseas. Pte. Edwards was with the Service Corps and it is three years in February since he went overseas, where he saw service in Italy, France and Holland. We welcome Pte. Ediwardis to our vil- lage. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rutledge were: Mr. Dennis Fitzsimmons. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edmunds and Mrs. Ronald Comber, Holland Centre. Mr. Douglas Reid of Toronto speni. the week end wiih Mrs. Reiu and two sons. The annual meeting of the Ceylon United Church was held !aSt Sunday evening after the usual church ser- vice. It was decided that the 1945 Board of Officers will carry on the good work for the year, 1946. The financial obligations were all taken care of and we wish Mr. Mould, the student minister and the church board a successful 1946. Tpr. Don Porter is expected home on the Queen Elizabeth on Monday and will be met in Toronto by his wife, the former Evelyn McDermid, and little son, Bryan. Gnr. Jack Adams is also expected to arrive in New York Monday p.m. and will be met by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Adams. Mrs. A. Stewart, Flesherton, and Mrs. M. T. Hogarth and daughter, Mary of Ceylon, attended the funer- ed away recently in Toronto. ' The Farm Forum met Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McWilliam. The attendance was not as large as might have been' es- pecially in a farming community. There was a good discussion. Miss McDonald was secretary for the eve- ning. Recreation time was taken over by euchre being played. The I A Nice Record in | Feeding Hogs | the Right Way | Thi» U a record of 8 Pig« rmised by Rom Slerem: X Y Pigs started on Co-op Starter. 100 libs | 2.65 X 10 lbs. Middlings 1-*B t 3,684 lbs. Pig Grower " 73.68 ^ Value oi Pigs at Weaning 64.00 X ' I Total outlay $141.98 * RETURN WHEiN PIGS SOLD: S 7 Grade A Pigs, 1 Grade B Pig. X Price received $240.77; GroSs profit $98.79 ♦ A Net profit of $li2.35 per pig. ^ This is ample proof that we have the feed to finish | the Hog in Flesherton; why draw from Torono? ^ Call at the Flesherton Planing Mill and give your ^ order to Mr. McCauley, or at the Co-op vStore. | 0. & A. Co-operative | JOHN McWILLIAM, Manager S FLESHERTON, Ontario ^ Friday evening a dance was held in the L.O.L. hall here, by the- Red Cross, in honor of Eldridge Boyce, who recently returned from over- seas. During the course of the ev- ening, au address was read to him by Mrs. Ray Genoe and the presen- I next meeting will be held Monday tation of S20.00 by Mrs. Frank ' evening, at the home of Mr. Wm. Cairns in behalf of the community, j Hincks. Kindly remember. Eldridge made a neat and suitable | reply thanking all for their kindness Lunch was served and a happy time was Spent. The C.G.I.T. held a social evening in the church basement on Wednes- day evening of last week. Mr. Bruce Bolan has returned from Toronto to the H.E.P.C. work here after spending a few days with his father who was quite ill Mr. J. Morris and Mr. Clifford Cross, H.E.P.C. spent the week end in Toronto. Miss Ruth Stewart has gone to Hespeler, where She has accepted a position. Good luck, Ruthl Mr. Harper has returned to the H.E.P.C. after spending some weeks at his home in Welland. MisS Janette ffass of Flesherton spent the week end with her grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pinker- ton. ROCK MILLS The weather took a sudden change, turning much colder, several inches of snow falling Saturday and Sun- day. We can still look for some win- ter weather yet. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark visited with relatives in Owen Sound on Friday. The mumps have been going amonsr the school children for sev- eral weeks, and severp' cases are re- ported in the neighborhood yet. Some of the older people are also taking them, but none have been very severe. Mr. W. O. Misemer of Brampton was a guest at the Newell home the first of the week. Messrs. Ned Croft and Dick Clark 8TH 1 INE OSPKEY Mrs. Gerald M-agee spent last week viSting with Toronto friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. Crawford enter; tained the Fai-m Forum group last Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Magee and dauarhters of Maxwell visited with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams Sun- day. Mrs. Neil Thompson and Son. Wallace, visited on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Law- ler. Miss Lois Williams of Owen Sound Spent a week end at her home recently. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fenwick mo- tored to Toronto last Monday to meet Sergit. Major James Kerton, who jxist arrived home from over- seas. Friday evening a presentation was held in honor of James Kerton, in the Orange Hall, at Ma.xwell. when a sum of money was presented from friends and neighbors and Mr. Elgin McCutcheon of Wareham made him the recipient of a virrist watech on behalf of Osprey Township. Jim's many friends were pleaSed to wel- come him back. Mr. «nd Mrs. .Albert Williams spent a Sunday recently with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Betts, Rock Mills. Mr. and MrS. George Lawler spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. .\r'.. Lawler in Durham. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stephens and Mary visited with Mrs. Frances Foster -at Vandeleur. Hal: Do you think the Senator puts enough fire in his speech? Cal: My opinion is he didn't put left on Saturday for the north where they will work the remainder | plough of his speech into the fire of the winter in the bush. Visitor's over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will Russell and Elva were: Mr. and Mrs. .\rthur Nichol an.! Dorothy and Mr. and Mrs. Will Mac- ' Millan of Wareham. Mrs. Eva Fisher of Flesherton is spending awhile wtth her Sister. Mis? Ettie Radley and nephews. Ken and Lloyd Partridge. B ATES FOR OOTS DUNDALK GiHs Wanted 16 TO 30 YEARS For light work in large textile plant. This is an opportunity for permanent work. Good wages. Ideal working conditions and board- ing facilities. Transportation provided when accepted. Apply to your nearest Unemployment Insur- ance Offce. If unable to do so, fill in the be- low and mail direct to : DOMINION WOOLLENS & WORSTDS LTD. Hespeler, Ont Name Addrebs Age Phone No. WHEN THE BOYS COME BACK TO THE FARMS They'll probably want telephone sen-ice, if they didn't have it before. War has taught a lot of those in uniform â€" and their parents, too â€" to rely on telephones more tiian ever. Otir plans are ready to make rural tele- phone service in Ontario and Quebec available to a greater number of users in the post-war period. Much of the preliminary work already had been done when war interrupted the program extending rural telephone service. We intend to resume it as soon as the necessary materials and manpower are available. CREAM Our price for Cream is Ic per pound Butterfat above truck prices. It will play you to deliver your cream and benefit by the extra Ic per lb. E99S The production of Eggs is now in progress and we have our fuUstaflt on to give you fast service. Poultry There is a good lemand for fatted Chickens and Fowl, alive and dressed. We will buy any quan- tity, large or small, at top market prices. MEAT LOCKERS Take advantage of our Meat Lockers, as we still have a few boxes availble. The Creamery will be closed on Saturday evenings until further notice. Flesherton Creamery Angus Avis, Manager Phone 66 FLESHERTON, Ontario M^

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