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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1941-11-27, Page 3Thursday, Nov, 27th, 1941 WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE THRt® Serbian part of dismembered Yugo­ slavia, reports from turbulent area reported. Clashes yesterday and Wed­ nesday among Government troops and dissidents referred to as “Communists” resulted in 371 rebels killed and hund­ reds taken prisoner and executed. Planes Dropped Food Starts Plague Chungking,-—The authorized spokes­ man of the Chinese army in confer­ ence with foreign correspondents, ac­ cused the Japanese of starting bacter­ ial warfare. He said that on Novcm- ger 4 Japanese planes dropped food­ stuffs and clothing at Changteh, Northern Hunan Province, and that many persons who ate the food or used the clothes developed symptoms of bubonic plague and died, N. W. Rowell Died Saturday Toronto, —- Newton Wesley Rowell, 74, who won international reputation as a lawyer, church and diplomat, died Saturday. Mr. Rowell had been ill-foi several months and early in 1940 was forced by ill health to retire from the royal commission on Dominion-Prov­ incial relations after most of the pub­ lic hearings had been completed. The task of heading the commission, which he assumed in August of 1937, clim­ axed Mr. Rowell’s brilliant career. He was Ontario Liberal leader from 1911 to 1917, sitting as a member for Oxford North. -Staundh advocate of social reform, his “abolish the bar platform in the 1914 Ontario elections provided the basis of one of the bit­ terest campaigns in the history of the province. Vichy And Nazi Leaders to Meet New' York, — High Vichy and Nazi leaders will meet soon, possibly to de­ cide upon some new form of collab­ oration or even out-and-out Vichy capitulation and full membership in the Axis, • reliable advices reaching The Associated Press from Europe said. , naval staff, ’ becomes-, vice-admiral, Maj.-lGen. H, D, G. Crearer, chief of general staff, becomes lieut.-general, the same rank as that held by the of­ ficer commanding the Canadian Corps overseas, Lt.-Gen. A. G. L. McNaugh­ ton. Air Vice-Marshal L. S. Breadner, chief of air staff, becomes ajr marshal, Price Ceiling Part' of Conscription Plan Ottawa, — To whatever extent it may go in other directions, the Gov­ ernment’s policy respecting prices is •officialy construed here as part and parcel of a policy of a selective con­ scription. The particular “selections” in this instance is industry and trade and commerce. Their prices, front and rear, are' to be/ controlled. Greater Call For Reserve Farm Labour _ Ottawa, — A widening call on ag­ riculture's reserve of labor -t—retired farmer’s, men who have left the farm for other lines of business and wom­ en and men above and below military age — was forecast by Government officials. Call For Defeat of Rising Prices Ottawa, — A call to Canadians to enter the battle against rising prices and beat inflation was issued by Don­ ald Gordon, new chairman of the War- Time Prices and Trade Board, Follow­ ing up his preliminary statement of policy this morning in which he em­ phasized that the Government is de­ termined that the price-ceiling pro­ gram going into effect December 1, will be carried put, Mr. Gordon in a radio address appealed to the average citizen to keep this objective before him; “Prices must not rise; the price celling must be held; inflation must be beaten.” . Government to Buy and Sell Ottawa, — If existing laws of sup­ ply and demand are insufficient to maintain prices at levels deemed fair to the consumer, the Federal Govern­ ment will buy and sell through its own agencies to maintain those levels, a War-Time Prices and Trade Board announcement showed, Estimate Nazi Casualties • Over 5)000,000 Kuibyshev, Russia, — S. A. Lozov­ sky, vice-commissar of foreign affairs, saaid today that Germany has suf­ fered, more than 5,000,000 casualties in the five months of her invasion of Russia. Weygand Removed From Post Vichy, — Gen. Maxime Weygand, regarded as lukewarm to collaboration with Germany, was “retired” as dele­ gate-general and military commander of French North Africa, and that strategic area was placed uiider the direct control of the pre-German Vice­ Premier Jean Darlan. o Britons Leaving Shanghai Shanghia, .— The British China coast steamship Anhwei will arrive here Friday From, Hong Kong to re­ move between 500 and 600 British, the British embassy announced. More than 1,000 Britons have" signified their desire to 'quit Shanghai because of the international siuation. Again Heads C. I. O. 'Detroit,,— Philip Murray accepted a second term as president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations with a plea to GovernmenVand bus­ iness to co-operate with labor in good faith and a declaration that he would fight against any attempt to place leg­ islative “shackles” on union organiz­ ations. \ German War Prisoners March Ungarded Bowmanville,—A contingent of Ger­ man war prisoners marched through the streets of Bowmanville to new in­ terment quarters ungarded except for thr^e police cars at the head of the column and three behind. The men were transferred here from Kingston. Premier Pattullo to Carry On Victoria, — Premier T. D. Pattullo announced his intention of carrying on as head of a' Liberal regime in British Columbia when the Legislature meets next December 4, and disclosed that the resignation of two Cabinet min­ isters have been tendered but refused. Resignations erf two other ministers had previously been accepted. Sub Close to Canadian Shore A Canadian Port, «— Ephoes of Navy Minister Macdonald’s recent warning that Axis underseas craft an i operating near Canada’s coast wen heard here as survivors from a torped­ oed British freighter told of being sun! by enemy • submarines they first con­ tacted only 30 miles off the Domin­ ion’s Atlantic seaboard. ■ IHospital. He assured them that he appreciated their thoughtfulness. Reeve Redmond Gives Report Reeve Redmond in his opening re­ marks congratulated-the treasurer on his splendid report and presentation of it to the meeting. He said, that this work was carried on efficiently by Mr. Porterfield despite the fact that 'he was in hospital for sometime and had undergone two operations. The Reeve explained a matter of $200 that was not received from the government on the road grant, but stated that he was confident.it would be received, as a' misunderstanding was the cause of it not being sent by the government and the auditor had assured him it would come through, T^ie Ree vc cxplui ned that the W .ur* I den’s committee had looked after the grants fo,r war purposes which was % mill on the taxes, $27,000.00, The following amounts were disbursed: Navy League $2000; Greek War’ Re­ lief $100; R.A.F, Port Albert $1560.40; Canadian War Services $2000; Salva­ tion Army, $2000; War Victim’s Fund (Toronto Telegram) $500; War Serv­ ices Executive, $60; Various Red Cross Societies in the county, $10,- 000; Clinton War Services, $500 (Rad­ io'” School men in Clinton); Hensall and Exeter Legions, $500. (For Flying Field Service); Empire Service Club, $400; Queen’s Canadian Fund, $300; Recruiting Campaign 99th Battery, $78.95. The total-'.amount disbursed was $18,504,25. The balance of this fund $4,282 was turned back into the general fund. The estimated surplus for the county this year is $10,402.40 with the return from the % mill for war grants will be clo'se to $15,000.00. This is the first year that the county has been free of debt something of which the rate­ payers can be justly proud, the Reeve said. Up to the end of October the receipts in the general account were $142,911.06 and the disbursements $142,416.05 leaving a balance of $495.- 01. The estimated receipts for the year are $163,142.40 and disburse­ ments $152,740.00. The county high­ ways .have spent so far this year to October 31st, $228,918.75 leaving a balance ,qf over $3,000 in this account. An electric alarm system had been installed in the county home, the Reeve informed the audience, at a cost of $2,40p and $1,500 had been expend­ ed .to Improve the water supply which 'is now received from Clinton. Reeve .Redmond was a member of the Road Committee and he said that snow plowing would be done as usual this year except in those municipali­ ties that made a request that it not be carried on, 'The plowing should be done efficiently this winter, he said, as the equipment included1 4 plows i Promote Chiefs of Staff . Ottawa, — Promotion of the chiefs of staff of the Canadian navy, army and; air force was announced. Rear Admiral Percy W. Nelles, chief pf Serb Civil War Grows — Fighting des- ” gradually is as- in the Zagreb, Croatia, #cribed as “civil war suming greater „ proportions Commemorated Laurier’s 100th Anniversary St. Lin, Que., — Prime Minister Mackenzie King said that the “real greatness of Sir Wilfrid Laurier was that he was ever true to his convic­ tions and to the principals and pol­ icies which he held to be essentia] to a united and a prosperous Canada.” He was speaking on t.he 100th an­ niversary of Sir Wilfrid’s birth and at the unveiling of a tablet marking his birthplace in this village. p THE QUEEN IS NO EXCEPTION Britain’s war effort, Queen Elizabeth Id fitted With the special shoei that everyone must wear on entering the danger zone, Soles ari rubber,» Tacks in leather solfes of ordinary shoes might strike a snark. - S z' s f ><s „ M Paying a Visit to_a factory where explosive shells are filled fo» Illi ■ ■ * ■ mV ■ d w 1 ■ill |^' " IS Cardinal Bans Bingo Quebec, — Cardinal Villeneuve, Archbishop of Quebec, said in a com­ munique published that bingo games are illegal .and declared that they are “expressly forbidden in all parochial and other works” in Quebec’s arch­ diocese. ' Bits and Train Collide Guelph, — When a heavy Toronto- bound chartered bus collided with a shunting freight train at the easterly limits of this city, twenty-six passen­ gers and the driver were injured, seven of them seriously. Test In North Africa Soon London, — Prime Minister Church­ ill declared that Britain’s long-awaited big push across North Africa, sprung out of the Egyptian dawn, already had won positions of “marked advantage” and that the major test “cannot be long delayed.” EAST WAWANOSH ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from page one) The taxes are coming in splendidly, he declared, which shows that there is more money fuming over. There is now $1200 of "taxes in the County Treasurers office for collection. The total amount of back taxes is much less now than for sometime, Prior to the close of the meeting the clerk-treasurer thanked the Reeve, Council, Officials and people of the township for their kindness to him while he was ill recently in London on trucks, one on the grader, a small caterpillar. There are 400 miles of County highways and the committee inspected them in October. Work will be carried, on from Car- low to Blyth during the winter and this section will likely be given a black surface next year, The Reeve told of the change in the audit sys­ tem. It must now be done by a licen­ sed man, Whether local men will de the audit as before of course can not be said as yet until it is known if they are granted a license by the government at Toronto, The councillors also spoke. Mr, Norman McDowell said that the grav­ elling done this year was good policy and it was done at a good price. It would be false economy, he said, to neglect our roads which are now at a high standard. A piece of snow fence had been erected on Cemetery Hill (McVittie’s side road) and if it proves satisfactory no doubt more fences will be placed from time to time. He noted the tax rate was held the same mills and the council had endeavoured to make the rate­ payer’s dollars go as far as possible and will -in the year that lies ahead. Councillor Beecroft thought it was a good idea to have the treasurer ex­ plain his report as it brought out ideas that otherwise might be missed. Me congratulated the Reeve on his splendid report. Most of our taxes, he said, are spent on the roads, but one item in the, report for snow plowing $308 should have been in the 1940 account, A very .good rate had been obtained on the gravelling this year and it is all on. The road subsidy will be paid in full this year, he explained, as the by-law was accepted. It makes an interesting afternoon to call the ratepayers together regardless of whether there is an election or not. Pouncillor Lewis Ruddy spoke of the condition of the roads in the south part of the township, and he consid­ ered they were in good shape. Gravel has been placed on some roads, he said,” that had not been gravelled in years . ^Councillor Harvey Black said it had been a pleasant year on the council board as it had this last few years. He considered the township roads to be in splendid condition. The road i superintendent, Stuart McBurney, gave a report of the ex­ penditures on the roads which up to the 1st of November amounted to $5070.52. This amount is made up as follows: Snow fence erection, $82.66; snow removal, $431.80; brushing, $49.00; repairing spring roads, $4.80; gravel resurfacing, $3366.64; ditching, $151.40; culverts, $147.28; straighten­ ing side'line, $39.75; dragging, $407.00; insurance, public liability, $100.00; Road Supt, salary, $173.60; conference expenses, $25.00; telephone and sta­ tionery, $2.92; compensation insurance, $50.00; gas and oil, $241.22; repairs, $24,07; wages, $154.20; grade insur­ ance, $26.18; rental receipts, $6.50. Total $5484.02 less credits pf $413.50 making the expenditure §5070.52. Councillor Cecil Wheeler of Morris was present and brought greetings from that township, , Alex Porterfield, the clerk and treas­ urer, extended his sincere appreciation to the council, township officials and the people of the township for their kindness to him during his sojourn in London Hospital, HOCKEY CLUB HAD PRACTICE GAME Play The Greys At The Sound Friday The local hockey club took on the Owen Sound Greys in a practice tilt, Friday night. The Greys an O.H.A. Junior “B“ outfit were in top form as they have had plenty of practice (3 weeks) on their artifical ice sur­ face and were successful in scoring 7 goals to the Indians 3. At that the Wingham club looked impressive and the fans here should see some classy hockey this winter. Owen Sound scored one in the first period and three in the second, Small scored for Wingham in the second frame? Goalies were .changed in the third period, Bob Groves taking over for Wingham. The Redskins scored two more in the third, Small got an­ other and Greer slipped one in on a pass from Cordick. The Greys put three past Groves this stanza. WINGHAM — Goal, Hyslop; de­ fence, Small and English; centre, Cor­ dick; wings, Greer and Nicholls; subs, G. Johnson, Sailor Johnston, Foster, D. Proctor, Bob, Groves (sub goal). OWEN SOUND — Goal, Favelle; defence, Keeling, Buchanan; centre, Murphy; wings, Boddy and McIntosh; subs, Huart, Pidsodny, Horton, Mav- ity, Hayward, Olmstead, Cruickshank, Little (sub goal). Referees — Houston and Shears.***** Small was a tower of strength. ***** Cordick was as busy as ever. Re­ member how he bothered Wingham last wear when he was with Paisley. ***** Hyslop has had plenty of goal ex­ perience and should add plenty to that position. Groves did very well in the third period in goal.# * * ** * Len Nicholl will with the club. again be a star * * RETIREMENT Life begins at SIXTY SUN JpJFEC MUNAIK HEAD OFFICE • MONTREAL ------------__------—J Mrs. E. A. Vanstone AGENT — WINGHAM Sailor Johnston will be a worthwhile assist and will fit in splendidly. ♦ ***** George Johnston was tried on de­ fence. George should be a great help- this year with the experience he gain­ ed last year. ***** Ted English was blocking nicely. He was always on the job. * * * * * Greer fills out that Cordick line nicely. He knows what it is all about- ***** Foster is the same dependable play­ er. One can always count on “Bonny.” ****** Danny Proctor was going good. He will make the fans sit on the edge of the seats this year. ‘“When will your diad be fit for work again?’’ Boy: “Can’t say for certain, but it will "be a long time.” Man: “What makes you think that?” ‘Cause compensation’s set in. 1- 1942 MOTOR VEHICLE PERMITS AND DRIVERS’ LICENSES will be available DECEMRER 1st, 1941 J THE TERM of 1941 permits and licenses has been extended to January 31st, 1942, after which date they will be invalid and those operating with them subject to the penalties, pro­ vided. There will be no further extension of their term. j Secure yours early and avoid the usual rush of the last few weeks. For your convenience, permits and licenses are issued through the offices of 191 agents located throughout the Province.; Preserve your 1941 plates. Do not destroy or throw, them away. ' During the first two weeks of February they will be collected ^through Gasoline Service Stations by The Canadian Red Cross Society., November 26th, 1941 T. B. McQUESTEN Minister ofHxffhways W7ien driving along ourhighways give ourSoldier boys a ride. $ « 7 y k ■’