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4 * * • / > » n * • * » * » t ♦ \ ( * vol.. 67; NO. 14 FLESHERTON. ONT., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEAIBER 3, 1947 W. H. Thurston & Son, Publishers,," Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Plester Honored At Monticello Fi-iends and neigihbora met in Mon- ticello hall on Friday evening. Aug. 22nd', where a miscellaneous shower wa.s held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Plester (Laura Bruce), who were recently married, fhe add'ress was read by Mli-s. Donald Watson. The groom and brid'e both made suit- able replies, thanking their many friends foa- ail the useful gifts. All joined in siinging "For they ai'e jolly â- good fellows, after which lunch was sei-ved'. The reimainder of the even- ing was spent in dancing with music supplied by Doyle's archestra, round" jng out a very pleasant evening. United Church Notes Rev. A. G. Macp' -r«nn, B.A Minister Regular Services of Worship will ibe resumed' this Sunday, Sept. 7th, at Plesherton, Inistioge and Eugenia (11 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p<to. respectiv- ely). Eugenia please note the change to 7:30. Sermon Theme: "Only One Way."â€" Texit: John 14:6. The Sunday Schools will meet at the usual hours. Evei-yone is urged to come and worship God, and' study His Word. Without Him our lives have no mean- ing or purpose. If we just knew everything going on in other parts of the world, we would quit ..grousing. KAY'S BEAUTY PARLOR will be closed he first two weeks in September. Dates inclusive are Sept. 2 to Sept. 15, while I take my vacation. MRS. KATHLEEN HAWKINS Phone 46k Plesherton HONEf Customers' orders will b'e filled this week up to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 6 and also 6n Vfednesday, ,Sept. 10 All day and evening This will be your last chance to obtain your honey supply. P. R. Howell Fksherton Osprey Fair Lists Out The prize lists for the Osprey Fall Fair have been in the hands of the secretary, Mr. Dug'ald Stephens for the past two weeks and have been sent out to all members. This year the Feversham Fair is being held on Septembei' 24 and 25, earlier than other years'. There is a splendid list of special pi-izes in all classes and the prizes offered in the general list are worth-while. Write or telephone M*!'. Stephens for a list and plan to show at the Fair. The president and directors of the Feversham Fair have done a good job in making the eshi- biition a good one in the past few years and' the greatly increased at- tendance las.t year and the extra good show has given the officers and dir- ectors extra impetus to continue and make the fair bigger and better. The Late J. B. McCowell 1 A great miany in this community were saddtened by the news last week of the d:ath in Toronto on Monday evening, Aug. 18th, of Mr. John B. MteClovvell. husil>ana' of the foniier Etta LeGard. Mr. McCowell was born in Hamil- ton, but spent the greater part of his life in Toronto, where he vvas em- ployed by the C. N. R. for some forty years. Although the deceased never resided in P'les'herton, he was a mem- of the Flesherton Old Boys and' Girls .Association and took a keen, interest in any activities pertaining to this village, wliere he was a frequent visitor, .Mr. McCowell was of a verj kindly and jovial disposition and vvas highly respected' by everyone with whom he came in contact. Besides his sorrorwing widow he leaves to mourn his loss three broth- ers: Father Jos. F. McCowell and .Archibald McCowell of Hamilton and Donald McCowell of Washington, who have the heai'^elt sympathy of their friend's. The funeral was held in Hamilton on Thursday, .Aug. 21st, when a lai'ge number of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place. Services were held in Holy Family Church, Hamilton, where Father J. McCowell sang High Mass- after which the bod'y was interred in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The large number of beautiful floral oflferings showed the high es- teem in which the deceased was held by all who knew him. .Among the many floral gifs was a beautiful wreath froon the Flesiherton Old Boys and Girls of Toronto. The pallbearers were: Messrs. K^n nedy, Gordon .Alexander, 'Vear, G. Kellar and H. LeGard. Th«! AdVaice joins in oppressing sympathy to the bereaved onsb. Tijfse attepdlng the funeral from this^<«i'nity were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magee.- Mr. and M*s. Geo. .Johnson and Rojiden, and Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Best. Plesherton Advertised By Local Young Men At Ex. Flesherton was well advertised on Thursday of last week at the C.N.E. in Toronto by seven local young ana' at the same tiirj; they had an enjoy- able time. Those in the party were. Geo. Armstrog, Harold Best. Jack Bannon, Fred Baiuion, Roy Best, Bob Turney and Dan MacTavish. Harol<i Best's car of miany coici-s was driven to Toronto and perche<l on the. tup were the gallant men with special headdress and flothing. The g;iite- man thought the outfit was pretty good and waved the gang in free. They toured' the gi"ounds and midway with the car and then paa-ked it all day near the fountain, where all and sundry could read the card's a^lver- t'isiing the aatural resources of Fle- sherton and' district. The car was centre of admin-ing ci-owds through- cut thr- day and evening Freckles Paid Off For Flesherton Young Lad -No utoubt for the past several yeais a young Fleshei-ton lad has wondered just why he was blessed vviih myriad of freckles, but he found, out oue reason why at tlie Canadian National E.x.hibitioai on Mi.nday of last week, when he won the freckle Contest for boys and was ci"owned iving of the freckled kids. In doing So he won a pi'ize of $25.00, which i.i well worth wliile. 'The was Pat St;\ufler, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Stauffei-. But Pat has not let his fi-eckles take away any enjoyment in life and his wi imng di-^iJOH'-ti .n and ready smile miakes h m a fav- orite with everybody in town, wiio are pleased to know of his success in the competition. Nobony notic?-^ Pat's freckles, anyway, wiun they see him smile. CAN SrEAI rOUft BUSINESS * No biuin«M can afford to be* rbfci which thonN b« covered by insiuw mtr^. Jjtt ns analyte yonr needs, explain h»w famrance can protect yonr bosineaa from lo«a in many ways and arrange plan- â- ad Pilot policiet to eover all eventnalhiea. â-¼e write Pilot Inaorance to coTer tel- Mtod riika in Antomobile, Fire, Personal I^petty Floater, burglary. Cargo, Elera- tw, TJMuns, Plate Glass, General and Pnb* lie Liability, Fidelity and Surety Bonds. H. W. KERNAHAN Flesherton, Ont. Represenfine; vsma Allen - Menary The marriage of Marjorie Mary, eld'e.st daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Menary of Markdale district, to Clif- ford Gordon Holnian Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen of Fle- sherton, took place in Owen Sound' on Satuniay, .Aug. 2:h'd. Rev. W. G. Wakeford. a former pastor of Hark- away United Church, officiated. The bride wore a street-length d'ress of white silk jersey wih em- broidered bodice. She wore a shoul- der-length veil held in place by a bandeau of white flowers and her corsage was of .American Beauty roses, tied with silver ribbon. Miss Eunice Allen, sister of the groom was bridesmaid, and wore a pastel blue silk jersey, with match- ing headdress. Her corsage was of pink roses. Jim Menary of Woodstock, brother of the bride, assisted the groom. Follo\ving the ceremony, a recep- tion was held at the Morrison Inn, Owen Sound, for about thirty im- medSate relatives. The bride's mother, assisted by the groom's mother, re- ceived the guests. A three-tiered weddinig cake, flanked by burning white tapers and bowls of pink sum- mer flowers, graced the bride's table. The rooms' were tastefully decorated for the occasoin wth pink and white gladioli. The waitresses were four girl friends of the bride, 'Viola Clark. Eunice Seabrook, Myrtle Smart and Ethna Halbert. During the dinner hour the groom's brother, Lloyd, of Hamilton, sang '-Blest be the tie that binds." The groom's grift to the bride was a handsome gold wrist watch, to the bridesmaid a matching set of rhine- stone pins and to the best man a collar and tie pin sett. Later the young couple left amid showers of confetti for a honeymoon trip to Toronto, Niagai^a and other points, the bride travelling in a rose- wood wool suit with black accessor- ies. On their retui*n they will reside on thegrooms farm near Flesherton. Horticultural Flower Show Had Over 100 Entries PRESENTATION FOR PORTLAW YOUNG CQUPI E (Portlaw Reporter) .A large crowd of friend* aid ne:.;hbors gatf.'red at the Oranige Hall. Maxiwell, on Tuesday evening. August IStth, to honor Mr. and Mrs. Bob \reldrum on their recent mar- riage. Daricinig was enjoyed during the evening, with music supplied by the 'Fourth Line orchestra. Mdfii- .Shirley Buckingham read a well- worded' address and a studio couch was presented to the young couple. Bob made a fitting reply on behalf of Kathleen and himself. Card of Thank* I wish to thank all those who sent cards,, letters, treats and for kind enquiries, also the nurses, who were so kind to me during my stay in the MarA.iale Hosoial. â€"Mrs. John Ljuglie..,!. Singhampton. CENTRAL LOCATION Our convenient location is readily accessible by the city's leading auto- nnobile and street car thoroughfares. Bates and Maddocks hUNERai CHAPFl IM AwLiiue. Rd. K I. 4344 Pallett â-  MacTavish St. John's United Church, Flesh- erton. was decorated with baskets of gladioli for the marriage Saturday, .August 23rd', at 4 p.m.. of Muriel Jean MacTavish, elder danrhter of Mr. and Mrs. George MacT;i'ish, and Frederick Roy Palled, son of Mrs. Pallett and the late Roy Pallett of Dixie. Rev. A. G. Macpherson heaid the marriage vows in a double ring ceremony, and Miss Frances Buch- anan played the wedding music, which consisted of Wedding Chaii- sonette and Rustic Weding Scene by -Ashfield; Schuber's Serenade. Lohen- grin's Bridal Chorus an(i ilendel- ssohn's Wedding March. She wore a floor-length soft blue nylon sheer dress with fltte<i bodice and full skirt. In her hair .she wore a band of fresh flowers. Melville Buchanan was the soloist, singing 'The Lord's Prayer" and "Through the Years." Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a graceful gown of gardenia white satin fashiwned with a sheer yoke, portrait neckline edged with a bertha of gurpure lace. Her Vivtorian bodice and long tight sleeve were also trirmmed with lace. -A French drape lent detail to her full skirt and ended in a long, graceful train. Her ftngertip veil was held by a Mary Queen of Scots headdress. The bride carried a cascade of white gladioli and stephanotis and wore a triple strand spring of pearls, the s-ift of the groom. Miss Evelyn MacTavish was her sister's maid of honour, while Miss June Pallett, sK.ter of the groom and Miss Vivian Cuff, were bridesmaids The attendants were becomingly gowned in moire taffeta, styled with sweetheart necklines and fitted bod- ie. Soft peplums, caught by large bows, fell over their full skirts. The maid of honor was in canary yellow, while the bridesmaids wore aqua green. Their bouigniets were fashioned with pastel summer flowers. They wofre bands of fresh flowers in their hair. Little Mbrgaret MacTavish was flower girl, gowned in white net styled with fitted bodice and full skirt. She carried a miniature nose- gay and wore a Mary Queen of Scots headdress. Jack Whiting was the groomsman. and the ushers were John Pickett and Ted MacTavish. The reception for about sixty-five gu«."ts was held in the Fraternal Har with the St. John's Ladies' -Aid catering. The hall was decorated \vith pink and white streamers, bells- gladioli and sweet peas. The bride's mother received her guests wearing an aqua green dress with black ac- cessories. She was assisted by Mrs. Pallett. who wore a dove grey dress with navy accessories. Tlie bridal couple left for a honey- moon in Northern Ontario. The hi-i'c'-e chose a burgundy rose suit of ffsbavd'ne and black accessories for ti-avelling and she wore a corsage of gardenias. Liter they will live in their new home on the Dundas Highway. Out of town guest* were present fi-om Toronto. Oshawa, JohnstOAVHi. N.Y'.. Wasaga Beach, Vancouver. B. C, Peterboro, North Bay and Oak- ville. A splendid flower siiow was held by the Flesherton-.Artemesia Horti- cultural Society in the show rooms oi l^oyd Bros, garage on Wednesday, .Aug. 2()th, when there were 107 en- tries to be judged by Mr. T. Stewart Cooper of Markdale, who had a diff- icult time picking winners a.s jnosc 1)1 the entries were of high quality. The winnere in the various classK were ; .Asters, one color: Mrs. W. McMill- an, Mrs. McNichol and Mrs. C. J. Bellaiiny; .Asters, Mixed: C. J. Bell- amy, H. .A. McCauley, W. McXifhol: Vase of .Asters: ilcCauley. McNichol; Snapdragon: Bell-amy, McCauley. Mc- .\ichol; Dahlia: McCauley. Bellamy; Basket of Dahlias: McCauley. A. B. Ferris, Bellamy; Gailardia: McMillan McNichol; Gladi<jli, ;i stiikc---: ^'' Nichol; Gladioli, 6 sipikes:'j. A. Hut- chison. W. E. BeMs. McNichol; Glad- ioli, modernistic arrangement: Mrs G. Stuart; A. B. Fen-is, J. A. Hut cbi.son; LarkFijuir: P. Eagles, H. .A. McCauley; Lily. 1 spike: McNichol. Bellamy. W. Sloan; Marigolds. Cal- endula. 6 blooms: McCauley; Mari- golds. 10 mi.xed: McNichol, K. G. Betts, G. Stuart. McNichol; Petunias: K. G. Betts. Stuart. McNichol; Ba.«. Icet of Petunias: MIcNichol. Bellamy; â- j Phlox, Perennial: W. E. Betts. Mc- Millan. R. J. -Boyd: Phlox, .'1 spikes: R. J. Boyd, W E. Betts. Bellamy; Zinnias, Giant: McNichol. McCauley. McMillan; Zinnias, other \-arieties: McCauley, K. G. Betts, Bellamy: Sweet Peas: McNichl; Basket .Annual Flowers: McCauley, McNichol. Eag- les; Vase any other flower: McNichol McMillan: Potted-JPlant in Bloom: W. Turney, W. Sloan, A. B. Ferris; M<xl- ernistic Floral .Arrangement for Liv- ing Room: K. G. Betts. Stuait; Floral Table Centre: McCauley. Bellam..'. Sloan; Roses: McMillan; Cosmos: J. Se^vell, McCauley. Ferris; Basket of Perennials: McCauley. MIcNichol. R. J. Boj^d; Miniature Flower Garden: McCauley, Sloan. Ferris. Juvenile Section â€" Arranging Flowers: Janet Betts. Naddne Cook, ^Elaine Cook. Proton Anniversary . Services Held Sunday Proton Station United Church was filled both morning and evening on Sunday last, August 31st, when tiM congregation celebrated the chiHcl' annireisary. Rev. R. V. Wilson. D. of Ist -Ave'. United Chmxsh, C angeville, was the guest preaciii. and g^ve two splendid sermons. Ha appealed to his hearers to decide ftn Christ as the only way to experience the wisdom and the power of God- Rev. Mr. Wilson also rendered two violin solos, which were greatly ap« predated. Miss Shirley Hindle and hei- junior choir provided four very enjoyable numbers. The church ,»tt6r was decorated with a prpftr^ion oi late summer flowers zj!/^ was beauti- ful to behold. Rev. A. G. Macpher- son, minister of Flesherton pastoral charge, conducted the joint cervieeat Orangeville in tht* morning, bat le* turned 'n time to lead in the evening sei-vice at Proton Station. Tragedies Of Nature (By Vanedleur Reporter) There are ragedies in natu."-e, and one of them takes place every year on \our con-espond'ent's farm. There is a beaver meadow en tne ba«;k of the place, which in reality is a small â- â-  lake ciuring part of the yes.- wit.' 1 over.^ow into the Saugeen River, an.. ! manv fi>h consider it a.i tx-ehent place tc spav.n. As the Ac/ w-jathey i sets in the overflow stops, and as tha j lake grad'ually dries up thousands of I little fi.sh. tadpoles, etc., are left high I and dry. It is a ti-agedy for the fish, ! but the cranes, herons, bittemfc kingfishers, racoons, etc., have a real harvest. FLESHERTON W. L MEETING The Sepember meeting of Flesher- ton Women's Institute will be held Tuesdlay, Sept. 9th, 8 p.m., at the home of Mrs. M. McFadden. Mem- bers are remanded that Blue Cross hospitalizaion fees are due this month. It is the duty of each mem- ber to see that this fee is paid to the treasurer on or before Septeaniber 9 otherwise her hospitalization will be discontinued. Lunch Com.: Cake, Mrs. H. Fawcett. Mrs. H. Milligan and Mrs E. Wickens; Sandwich, Mrs. L. Turvey. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. McKechnie. Card of Thanks Mrs. John B. McCowell and bro- thers of the late Mr. McCowell, wish to thank their relatives and friends for their ^^pathy and acts of kind- ness, cards and beautiful floral tr3>- utes extended to them during the fO- ness and death of a loving husband and brother. Card of Thanks Mr. Geo. White and Son wish to- express their -appreciation of the assistance of neighbours', the i>eople of Flesherton and the Flesherton Fire Dept. at his recent fire, and especial- ly to Ward Harrison who rescued the horses, calves and harness at considerable danger to himself. Messrs. Geo. MacTavish and Win Kernaihan represented this district in the Ontario Bowlinsr tournament at London on Monday. They won one arame. lost one and tied the last. L. G. Wells Passes LawreiKe Grant Wells, editor and p<uiblisher of thp Dresden Times, dre^] ait Dresden on VIonday. .Asg. ISth, after an illness of two days. He was miarried to the former Ed'nn M. Cas- well of Plesherton, who sui-vives. to- gether with three daughters. Mr. Wells was well kn'0.wn in tlij^^jK^icality wihere he has visitwl at various times and his friend's hero were son-y to hear of his sudden passing. Much s.Mni'pathy is extended to hi« widow and family. In goes our f, 250,000 TELEPHONE Somewhere; in Ontario or Quebec this week an installer i^' putting in the telephone which will bring our tow I to a million and a quarter. In the past ten years we have added more than 500,000 telephones. .As the use of the telephone has grown, quality of service has gone up. More people are getting more and better service than ever before. 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