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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-06-12, Page 3Thursday, June 12th, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES FA®feW ummy*: / L /7 r >■i f & in every price clan to ®oit every other lower priced Firestone tires* Firestone Champion tire, we have th"® $Firettohe> coit no wore new selling at rock-bottom pncee. Not <mly «> ? tbey gr0 by far th® than ordinary tirei, but on the wiiaot on your w now. cheapen you can own. Put aaie, now r 'y* Drive in today. Phone 99 HURON MOTORS . Wingham King Replies to Hepburn Ottawa — Premier King said in a telegram to Premier Mitchell Hepburn of Ontario that if the “premiers of the several provinces should unite in a re- [You Roll Them Better Withl OGDEN'S cute CIGARETTE TOBACCO > quest for another Dominion-Provincial Conference, the Dominion Govern­ ment will be prepared to give immedi­ ate consideration to any such request.” The telegram was in reply to one re­ ceived iby iMr. King in which Mr. Hep­ burn suggested a Dominion-Provincial Conference be called to discuss out­ standing problems to ensure -the full­ est possible war effort. Roosevelt Raps Nazi Rumors Washington — President Roosevelt mg to the extent of planning a joint German-Rumai/ian invasion by mid­ June. Royal Family Obey Clothing Order Rondon — The' King has instructed members of the Royal Family to com­ ply strictly with the clothes rationing order, flatly accused <Nari Germany of spreading rumors that .Britain was ready to seek peace; and declared cer­ tain Americans had been*duped by the Nazi propaganda, • Given Great Power ■ Ottawa Civil authorities admin­ istering the Defence of Canada Regu­ lations were given far-reaching pow­ ers to prevent slowing up or unauth­ orized stoppage of coal mine produc­ tion by an Order-jn-Counril adopted and announced by J, McG* Stewart, coal administrator. Refuse Japs’ Demands Batavia -r- The Government of the Netherlands East Indies ^ejected im­ portant sections in Japan’s demands for a large share of the rubber, oil and tin of these islands, but there was no Sign of the subsequent crisis which the Japanese had intimated would come in the event of an unfavorable answer, Demands Grain Business Inquiry Ottawa — A demand for a full par­ liamentary inquiry into “the whole grain handling business” when Parlia­ ment .reassembles in the fall was made in the House of Commons by E. E. Perley (Cons., .Qu’Appelle). “The whole grain business as carried on to­ day is a racket ‘and won’t stand the light of day,” said Mr. Perley. U.S. Using Foreign Ships Washington signed legislation permitting the Gov­ ernment to take over and operate the approximately 80 .foreign ships idle in United’States waters. % President Roosevelt now Former Relief Officer Sentenced Kitchener — Mrs. Olive B. Prowse, former Galt relief officer, was sen­ tenced to six months each on three HOW ELDERLY WOMAN ESCAPED BACKACHE to Many people think that backache is a trouble that comes naturally with advancing years, but this woman of 71 proves that it is not. ‘T suffered for a long time from backache/' she writes,’’but put it down to my age (71). Reading your announcement, I thought I would try Kruschen Balts, I have been taking it for some time and have found great relief. I thought you would like to know it has done me a world of good.”—(Mrs.) E.R. When pains in the back are caused by inactive kidneys and failure of the digestive system to throw off poisonous impurities, Kruschen Salts will give real help in setting the matter right. Because Kruschen has a diuretic action Which helps to Rush your kidneys and liver. After that, your blood throws off all impurities; you get happy relief from pain. t--—,—■ ...... s , charges of false pretenses, to which she pleaded guilty, and on two charg­ es of forgery on which she was found guilty by a jury. All terms to run con- false the currently. Two other charges of pretenses were withdrawn by crown. Navy Sunk Supply1 Ships London — The Admiralty announc­ ed that the Royal Navy had sunk three supply ships and an armed trawler in­ tended to supply the German battle- shijo Bismarck and other Nazi war­ ships. Germans After Ukraine Wheat Ankara—Turkish,, and foreign quar­ ters exchanged reports saying Germ­ any is putting heavy pressure on the Soviet for access to the wheat gran­ aries of the Russian Ukraine,“even go- Hitlerism—Enlist Now! » WANTED I men to fight F This is Canada’s fight—and YOU are Canada. Everything for which you have worked and planned—you* life, your home-rare threatened by the fiendish attacks of the Huns and though we toil in the factories to produce weapons with which to crush them, these weapons are useless without MEN. The Canadian Active Army requires men for Artillery, Engineers Signals, Armoured Cars, Tanks, Infantry, Transport and Supply Medical, Ordnance and other branches of the Service. ‘ The Army is prepared to teach many trades, and to train you to. efficiently handle Canada’s weapons of war* Go to your nearest District Recruiting Office. Find out about these Units; how they Work, what they do. See just where you’ll fit in. See where any particular skill you possess can best fie utilized. Then join up for ACTION, Apply to nearest District Recruiting Office Ofc Any Local Armoury ACTIVE SERVICE RATES OF PAY IN THE RANKS $1.30 per Day with Board, Lodg­ ing, Clothing, Medical and Dental care provided EXTRA: (1) Rates varying from 25£ to 750 per day for skilled tradesmen while em­ ployed. (2) Dependent Allowances in Cash: $35 to Wife, $12 each per month for 2 children — only 31 , dependents per soldier. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE CANADA Consider Gasoline Ration Washington «—• With the populous eastern seaboard of the United States faring a possible ban on all pleasure car driving, the House of Representa­ tives hurriedly passed a bill providing for pipelines to carry oil to the area. Such lines are necessary because of the transfer of one-fifth of the country’s tanker fleet to the service of Britain. Kaiser Buried Monday . Doorn, Th? Netherlands —> Dressed in a field marshal’s uniform of the Im­ perial German army he led to disaster, the body of former Kaiser Wilhelm lay in the small bedroom where he died Wednesday. The former emperor was buried Monday with military hon­ ors on Hitler’s orders. ♦ r—’ Say Terminal Election Debt Ottawa — Canada was being called upon to pay “an election debt of $30,- 000,000“ in construction work on the Montreal terminal, Conservative House Leader Hanson declared i“n the House of Commons. Scores Rescued by Airplanes Chicoutimi, Que. — Scores of per­ sons were rescued from flaming back- woods districts by airplane as forest fires raged uncontrolled over 1,500 to 2,000 square miles of bush country in this northern Quebec region. Conservative Leader to Tour Ottawa — Conservative 'sources said it was likely that Conservative House Leader Hanson, accompanied by some other Conservative members, would make a tour of Western Canada before the House resumes after the summer adjournment. Heads Presbyterian Church Toronto — Rev. J. B. Skene, pastor of Central Church, Vancouver, .was un­ animously elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada at the 67th General Assembly which opened here. He succeeds Rev. William Bar­ clay, of Hamilton. The new moderat­ or was born in Durham, Ont., and graduated from Queen’s University in 1920 in the arts faculty. He took his College, 19?0 in the arts 'faculty. He theological degree at Knox Toronto, graduating in 1920. Newell Jury Again Disagree Toronto — Fate of Aircraftsman Hugh Alexander William Newell, charged with the murder of his 22- year-old wife here last fall, remained undetermined as a Supreme Court jury for the second time in six months fail­ ed to reach a verdict. The jury was dismissed by Justice W. D. Roach when the foreman reported that after 10 hours’ consideration no agreement could be reached. Nazi Subs Getting Close New York — Maritime sources, dis­ closing the recent torpedoing of eight. British ships, totalling 54,268 tons, re­ vealed that Axis 'submarines had ex­ tended their work of destruction two- thirds of the way across the Atlantic to within 700 miles of .the American continent. HOWICK COUNCIL Wroxeter, June 5th, 1941 The Council met in the Township Hall, according to adjournment, the members were all present, the Reeve, J. W. Gamble, in the chair. The minutes, of last regular meeting, also special meetings, were read, and on motion of Strong and Winter, were adopted. Moved by McCallum and Winter that a grant of $10.00 .be given the Clifford Agricultural, Society, for the year 1941. Carried. Moved by McCallum and Strong that By-Law No. b for the year 1941, re Mun. Drain No. 15, as read the third time, be finally passed. Carried. Moved by Winter and Weir that By-Law No. 6 for the year 1941, re Bolton iMun. Drain Amendment Main­ tenance Schedule, as read the third time, be .finally passed* Carried. Moved by Weir and McCallum that the Township Road Supt. be hereby instructed to investigate the situation on the Peter Litt Award Drain, and if feasible, to have the necessary re­ pairs made. Carried. Moved by Strong and McCallum that the report of the School Attend­ ance Officer for the month of April, be accepted and placed on file. Car­ ried. Moved by Winter and McCallum' that George Sanderson be granted per­ mission to repair that portion of the Hyslop Mun. Drain situated on the North half of Lot 17, Com C, How- ick Township. Carried. Moved by Strong and McCallum HpHE whole family will welcome a big, luscious berry pie baked A with Robin Hood Flour. Strawberries, blueberries or any of the current fruits may be used for a filling. It is easy to bake pies. If you have an ice pox make a quantity of dough and you can have fresh pies daily. Mrs. Wicks says, “It is a joy to bake bread, pies, or any other baling, when you have a dependable Hour like Robin Hood. I wouldn’t think of baking with anything else.” Recipe:—2 cups Robin Hood Flour, sifted, 1 scant cup shortening, Jxj tsp. salt. Enough cold water to make a very stiff dough. (Use as little water as possible). Recipe Method:—1. Sift flour with salt. 2. Cut shortening into flour. 3. Chill. Roll out and cover pie dish. . 4. Fill with berries, sprinkle two table* spoons flour mixed with two table­ spoons sugar through berries. 5. Bake in hot oven (45OQF.). In ten minutes reduce heat to moderate and bake evenly until crust is golden brown. Thousands of women like Mrs, Wicks depend on Robin Hood for everything they bake. This famous dependable flour makes baking a joy. Next time you need flour, buy Robin Hood, At local merchants everywhere. Sincerely, HOME BAKING SERVICE ROBIN HOOD FLOUR MILLS LIMITED * ___________041-3 Mrs, E, Wicks, Kammistfauia, Ontario Robin Hood Flour Milled Washed Wheat that the Road Accounts, as approved, be paid. Carried. Moved by McCallum and Winter that the following accounts be paid. Carried. Mrs. M. C. Knight, part sal­ ary as School Att. Officer 1941, $30,- 00; County Treas., Hospital expenses for Marie Linton $8.75; Municipal World, Collector’s Rolls and supplies, $15,24; Isaac Gamble, part salary as Clerk $30.00; Milton Leonard, balance salary as Assessor, 1941, $75.00; H. J.: Hoffman, watches for active service men $173.00; Prov. Treas,, Licenses for Gorrie and Wroxeter Halls, $6.00; T. A. Roberts, 500 envelopes for Clerk $3.75; Relief $68.47; Road Expenditur­ es, $336.78. Moved byjMcCalhim and Weir that this Council do now adjourn, to meet in the Township Hall, Gorrie, on 5th day of July, or at the call of Reeve.Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. BELFAST the the Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Alton, Elmira and Russell, attended the anniversary at Zion Church and spent .the after­ noon* with Mr. and Mrs. L. Ritchie, Zion. Mrs. Jim Burns, Mrs. Alf. Ritchie, and little son, Billie, Lucknow, spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John- Mullin. Thursday afternoon Mr. Dan. Fergu­ son and Mr. John Spindler, Lucknow,, made a short visit with their old friend and neighbour, Mrs. O. Nelson, and other friends. - Mr. and Mrs.' Harold MacLean and little daughter spent Friday with his aunts, Mrs. Roy Alton and Mrs. Geo. Lane. Miss Elmira Alton spent a few days last week with Mrs. David Little, near Courey’s Corners. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alton, Berna- dine and Blake, attended the gradual tion of the former’s daughter, Mtest Janie Alton, as a nurse, in Hamiltom on Tuesday. There were no services in Hackett's"- United Church on Sunday owing tO' the Anniversary in Zion Church. Rev.. Mr. Tavener, a former minister of this, circuit, preached in the morning? Men of 30,40, SO PEP, VIM, VIGOR, Subnormal! Want normal pep, vim, vigor, vitalityT Try Ostrex Tonic Tablets. Contain* tonics, stimulants, oyster element** aids to normal pep after 30, 40 or Mt Get a special introductory size for only W. Try this aid to normal pep and vim today. For sale at all good drug storm* CANADA’S telephone traffic is climbing to new peaks! Engaged in all-out war effort Canadians are depending on telephone facilities more thah ever. That’s why tele­ phone workers are determined to maintain the fastest, most efficient service under all conditions. They are especially grateful for the sympathetic co-opera­ tion of all telephone Users. Subscribers cati ai_ _ making severely-taxed telephone facilities yield maximum service • By looking up the number in the directory • By speaking distinctly directly into the mouthpiece • By answering promptly when the bell rings Please be Sure, also, to replace the receiver on the hook. Over 120,000 limes last year, tele* phones were reported out of Order” because of receivers left off or improperly replaced. These things are what we mean “co-operation”