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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-12-07, Page 3% I THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 7,1944 Letters from Overseas The following letters from Wal­ ter Davis have been received by bis mother, Mrs, Helen Davis and his sister Mrs, Gordon Wells, of Don- don, A 103613 Spr. Davis, W. II. Udn. Field Coy., R.C.E. Army Overseas. Somewhere in Holland. Mother; 23rd •f*fSMSCWiON KKSL'M'S Head Your Christmas Gift List With a Subscription to The Times-Advocate l Dear Well, my dear, here I am again, a little tired but thought I would write a line to you before I turn in. I didn’t get much sleep last night; the old guns were pretty noisy but I guess as long as it keeps Jerry away we can stand anything, I guess by the time you get this Dot will be away so I don’t know if’I should address it there or to Art’s. My cold is better today so I feel a lot better. As you can see by the letter I am in Holland, the land of the) wind mills. I have seen two or three so far. They look very pretty all painted up in bright colors. There are lots of canals and rivers to cross but are O.K., but is our job to The people CASH for Eggs & Poultry MacDonald’s Produce Cromarty, Ontario All eggs machine graded. Purina and Pioneer feeds. Have our truck call. Not just one gift but 52, one’s that are always new. The last copy will be just as welcome, just as thrilling, just as interesting as the very first—and it is a whole family gift. the full pan­ wear bright the children all decorated First Mortgage Loans If additional money is needed to help yon buy a productive farm, send us particulars. Possibly we can assist you through our loaning department. Attractive terms, ' All inquiries treated confidentially. Hiiron&Erie MORTGAGE! CORPORATION London Windsor St. Thomas Chatham Barkhill voters re-elected mayor Marshall Box, holder of that office for several years, who de­ feated Hugh Brawn, Sr., by a maj­ ority of 288, William Rosa, reeve of the town and a veteran member of county council, was re-elected, defeating his opponent, William Sturdevant, by 206 votes. Co I borne WatsonReeve—Alex Feagan 220. School Area ed) —Terrance Keniiglian 238; Orville Omar Brooks 177; 170. Trustees Hunter GEORGE VIPOND DIES IN HIBBERT A lifelong, highly respected resi­ dent of Hibbert township, George Vipond passed away at his home, lot 13, concession 7, on Sunday morning, December 3, He had not been in good health for the past year, suffering from a heart con­ dition. He was a soil of the late William Vipond and Elizabeth Broad Vipond, and was born on March 23, 1872, on lot 6, conces­ sion 7, Hibbert Township, and they moved to the farm where he passed away, thus residing on the same farm for the past forty-eight years. He was a member of tli.e Presby­ terian Church at Cromarty. He is survived by two brothers, Albert Vipond, Winnipeg, .Manitoba, and Fred Vipond, of Hibbert township; two sisters, Mrs, John Slee, Galt, and Mrs. Robert Roney, Mitchell. He was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers, one brother in infancy. The body rested at his late home, lot 13, concession 7, I-Iibbert township, where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m. Rev. McWilliams, Cromarty, was charge and interment was made Staffa cemetery. in in , National Films for Rural Schools in Huron County Through the courtesy of Huron County Federation of Agriculture the pupils of rural schools through­ out the county will be- priveleged to see films on a variety of subjects during the winter season., The plan is to have showings for the children in the afternoon and for adults in the evening. Films] will be shown 'in Stephen township on December 8th at S.S. 'No. 12, B. Line and Grand Bend at night. Nearby school sections—pupils, and adults are invited to attend. ^The pictures are educational in .character demonstrate the trend toward vis­ ual education in the future. Harvey Johnston, of Blyth, charge and' expects to be in township once a month . The is free to all. and . Mr. is in each show The patient from Glasgow was fumbling in his pocket. “You don’t need to pay me in advance,” said the dentist. “I’m not going to,” was the reply. “I’m only counting my money before ye me the gas.” the pick of tobacco it DOES taste “Of Primary Concern” The following editorial appeared in “The Maple Lea£”,| a paper pub­ lished in Italy for the Canadian Armed Forces. The clipping was received by Mr. W. G. Medd from his son, Major Bruce Medd. If anyone is interested in the in­ terests of Canadian troops in Italy, a mere scratching of the surface will reveal that the primary con­ cern of the soldier is to get the war over and go home. When the Cana­ dian soldier fights, he figlits well because he knows, in so doing, he is bringing home ation. The large, in so the prospect that much closer doing, he Of going to realiz- by and the short comes to Canadian soldier, - figures he’s getting end of the stick when it home leave. Canadian •airmen, after a specified number of operations, heads happily toward Halifax. Few there are in the Canadian Navy who do not see a Canadian port at least once a year. But the Canadian soldier has had to stay overseas and like it or else. True, personnel are being grant­ ed home leaye from this theatre as prisoner-of-war escort, the major­ ity of them on compassionate grounds. But the bucket is a very big bucket and the drop a very small drop. The United States Government has provided for home leave for troops on a rotation policy, in ef­ fect for a considerable time. And this' week it was revealed that the British Government is giving high­ est priority to ment drafts men may be establishment. British Wai- Secretary Sir Grigg explained that it’s provision of replace- so that long-service transferred to home James not a simple process by any means. “In this sixth year of war, the army has neither unlimited ships noi* abun­ dant reserves of trained men and w'e have had to do the best we can.” But he added he would be very disappointed if, by next Jan­ uary, the maximum service in India and Burma had not been reduced ' to four years and not exceeding four and three-quarter years for troops serving elsewhere overseas. It is not suggested that the war ' effort be jeopardixed by a home ' leave plan for Canadian troops overseas. But it is suggested that, if' other governments can see the way clear to make such provisions, Canada fighting her war There considered- vice in foreign countries, under strange and trying conditions, will produce the kind of wounds that do not merit a stripe on a battledress ’•sleeve but may prove a lot more serious, J. D, M. should men in effort, is this ■year after year of ser- not penalize the enthusiam definite fact to be most of the bridges if one is blown up it build another. are *very friendly up here. Some still wear taloons. The women colored dresses and have on wooden shoes, with bright colors, and white ap­ rons, I have managed to get some Belgium and Dutch money as sou­ venirs and got a small bottle of perfume for 'Caroline. I think I will gather all my souvenirs up and send them home some time. I am wait­ ing until I can get something from Germany before I send it, though. The weather has been grand this last while but kind of cold for sleeping the way be away comes, I am out at night, hut I guess things are going we should from here before the snow sending along a piece of parachute silk. It was found in one of the fields, so all the boys cut it up and are wearing ft around theii’ heals and necks. There are lots around fields here where the Yanks landed and there are all colors, red, yellow, blue, green. I didn’t see them land but I guess it was some­ thing. Well, my dear, I am running out of news, so I guess I will say good­ bye for now. Hoping this finds in the best of health. I remain Youi* loving son, Walter. you I are starting to move again, so it looks as if we will he" pretty busy for awhile. I was talking to the Padre on Sunday and he said he 'had another letter from you. He said he would write to you again, soon. He is a great guy to us; every­ one likes him. He comes from Win­ nipeg, I think. Well, my dear, this is all for this time. I thought I would write ordinary mail because I had more to say than one of the air-mail forms could cover. I have a cold in my head and it went down to my chest, but I put a plaster on last night and I feel much better today. I hope everyone at home is O.K., so good-bye for now. Your loving brother, Walter. BURIED IN MITCH,ELL Dear Sis: I have just received your letter of September 7th, and, am answer­ ing right away so there will be no delay. As you can see by this letter we ■are in Belgium now. We are thei first Canadians to be in this part and you can guess what kind of a reception we received. We had a grand trip from France. We moved in the day time so we had -a good chance to see everything. Going through Brussels is something I will never forget for a long time. We had to drive slow for the people in the streets. They were lined for blocks on both sides of the street and they gave us all kinds of The only things we didn’t get bananas and oranges. They out of stores with bottles of (very good beer too) and along a little further a man came out with a tray, loaded down with glasses. We don’t know yet what it was but it sure had a kick to it. Believe it or not our truck stopped by a store, and we got an ice-cream cone, the first I had since I left home. The city is very beautiful, all kinds of modern buildings, parks and drives. Not a thing was damaged. The Ger­ mans moved out so fast they didn’t have time to do anything. On our way up here we passed Vimy Ridge, but I’m sorry I didn’t see the Cana­ dian War Memorial. We it was mostly destroyed Germans marched in in the people around here wasn’t. The country here is same as anywhere else. The French .boys in our company are at a loss. There little speak glum Well, money over here, the only chance you get is after work. You go into town and btiy some beer and wine. That is all you can get. We get tile other things we need from the “Sally Ann” or at the No, I never got tn ■a big circle around seen some and that other day some of the free lancers were holding a. bridge so our troop could cross, The Germans wore so mad that they came back around another way and locked all the people ill their houses, then Set/ fire to the village. Wo have done very little these last two weeks. We .have been lay* Ing around quite a bit, but things fruit, were came1 beer f The tragedy- of the flea is that he knows that no matter what care he uses in bringing- up his children, eventually they will all go to the dogs. Yes! There's a SHORTAGE Percy Robt. HOLIDAYS WILL SOON J. Clark 253; James (five elect-] 288; J. S. Blake 179; Dordyce Turnberry Council (four elected) —- King 339; Walter Wood 336; Towell 280; John Fischer 220. De­ feated; William Suter 98. MRS. JOSEPH McKEEVER i After an illness of two weeks, j Mrs, Joseph McKeever, formerly i Elizabeth Madden, passed away on Sunday at her home, lot 4, conces­ sion 13, Stephen Township, in her 75th year. She was horn in McGil­ livray Township and after her mar­ riage had resided for 33 years on the farm where she died. She leaves three daughters and three- sons, Mrs. Joseph Houlahan, Ste­ phen Township, Mrs. Ed. Ash, De­ troit, Mrs, Robert Beach, Los Angeles; Gordon and Hubert, Ste­ phen Township; John, with Prince Albert Light Infantry; a sister, Miss Katherine Madden, and a brother, John Madden, both of Mount Carmel, The remains rested at the residence until Wednesday when requiem high mass was sung in the Church of Our Lady, Mount Carmel, at 10 a.m. Interment fol­ lowed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Newspaper vs. Radio (St. Marys Journal-Argus) survey of New York recently I A according to The American Press, revealed that two-thirds of the people would prefer radio programs without advertising, But over 80% would object if advertising were left out of their favorite newspaper. This finding, indicating public an­ noyance with radio was part of a survey radio and newspaper value. Although the concerned with a New ence there is no reason to suppose that it does not reflect that atti­ tude of people in other sections of the country as well. advertising, to compare advertising survey was York audi- BE HERE!Quite a shortage of bottles and containers. Return your empties now I,,, before the busy holi­ day season is upon you. Take them to your nearest Brewers* Retail Store, so they can be used again and again I P.S.—And don’t forget I You’re money in pocket when you return empties! Brewing Industry (Ontario) 1 “And now, doctor, that I’ve told you I am going to marry Jane, theres one thing I want to get off my chest.” “You just tell me about it, my boy.” “A tattooed heart with the name Mabel on it.” What some people 'won’t d.o to get tires these days! An advertise­ ment. in a Carlsbad, New Mexico, newspaper says:—‘ ‘ Wanted—Owner of 19 40 Buick would like to cor­ respond with widow who has two good tires. Object matrimony. Ad­ dress ‘Old Bachelor,” and please enclose picture of the tires. place in St. November 30, Ross, whose in the Women’s ANNUAL HOLIDAY RUSH! ® Buy War Savings Sfamps and Certificates Regularly, J. F. ROLFE, Manager Mrs. who The funeral took place to Woodland cemetery, Mitchell, Thursday, November 30th, of Oscar Cuthill, R. R. 4. Walton, died in Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, where she had. been confined for three weeks. Daugh­ ter of Jasper Pridham and Nettie Blanche Ross Pridham, of Fullar- ton Township, she was born there dn October 15, 1902, and resided there until her marriage on Octo- ber 1, 19.27, when she moved to the farm, lot 3 0, concession 10, McKil- lop. She was a member of Roy's United Church, a formei' Sunday School teacher there and has been an active member of the Girls’ 'Circles. Surviving are her husband, her parents, three brothers, Floyd W., Kirkton; Ross G., Logan, and Harold B., Fullarton; three sisters, Mrs, Harry Andrew, Plymouth, Mich., Mrs. Harry Greason, 188 Wharncliffe Road, North London; and Mrs, Edmund Musgrove Clemens, Mich. DIED IN ST. MARYS had heard when the 1940, but told us it much the The funeral took Marys, on Thursday, of Mrs. Agnes Ann death took .place suddenly on Nov­ ember 28th, in her S7th year. She was a native of Blanshard Town­ ship, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Armstrong. For the past eighteen years St. Marys has been her home. ■She was twice married, first to the late James Barnett, and about 30 years ago to Alexander Ross who predeceased her by 18 years. A member of the United Church, she had also been superintendent of the Sunday School at Zion at one time, and was active Institute in St'. Marys and Blan­ shard. Surviving and sister, H. Blanshard, and of Hanover; Thomas Ross. James, Toronto: .Mrs. David Kemp and MI’S. Lyle i Thomson, St. Marys; Mrs. David Stevens, Woodham. are her brother J. Armstrong, of Mrs. H. H. Miller, six ‘ stepchildren, London Township; Robert, Kirkton; r ufr .yL- £ We can all do our part in making sure that a Long Distance telephone line will he clear for every sailor, soldier or airman, every WREN, CWAC or WD who is counting on calling home over Christmas or New Year’s* are a few who do speak a French but Flemish, a and German. my dear, the 'Other half mixture of Bel- about spending It lifts been on the a substitute and be Start to Sneeze to Then comes the cold which, if hot attended to immediately, shortly works down into the bronchial tubes, and the cough starts. On tho first sign of a cold or cough go to any drag counter and get a bottle of Dr, Wood’s Norway Pme Syrup. You will find it to be a prompt, pleasant and reliable remedy io help you got rid of your trouble, market for the past 48 years. Don’t experiment with disappointed—-get “Dr. Wood’s”. , Price 35c a bottle; tho large family size, about 3 times as much, fifie. Look for the trade mark “3 Pino Trees,” The T. Milburn Co., Litriitcd, Toronto, Ont. “Y”< Paris. We made it, and I have horror places, mentibii here, times The some of the that I won’t was some otherthere I would like to forget. Regarding’ Times-Advocates Going Overseas As our readers are probably aware, it is only publishers who are permitted to send newspapers overseas—and only to bona fide paid-up subsribers. That means that every paper must be a genuine paid in advance subscription. 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