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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-03-19, Page 3is lug always constipated cant eat sinter was Mehl/ without pain and distress? Your lifter I sugered from t Is poisoning YOUr system—permanent constipation III health may be the reSulti started taking • Your liver is the largest organ in your body "Fruit-a-tires"i and most important to your health. It supplies say tef,ts4runiY, energy to muscles, tissues and gland's. If woncrer jurreljer, unhealthy, your body lacks this energy and Every one anould becomes enfeebled—youthful vim disappears. try 'Frutt ,-a- Again your liver pours out bile to digest food, tivea and enjoy life as I do now. set rid of waste and allow proper nourishment I have never been sick for years. to reach your blood. When your liver gets Mrs. Florence Williamson, out of order proper.digestion and nourishment Montreal, Que. stop—you're poisoned with the waste that decomposes in ,your intestines. Nervous troubles and rheumatic pains arise from this poison. 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Let "Fruit-a-tives" put you back on the road to lasting health— feel like a new person. 25c, 50c. , World Wide News In Brief Form Are yoick u and tired opt every mor sn. lIi since 12, Always Fine Now" our Liv Poisonin o gY u • Say Ring Providing Exemptions Quebec, — An arrest was reported by the Quebec newspaper Le Soleil to have been made by police investigating what the paper described in a story as an "organization" aiming "to per- mit conscripted men to be exempt from compulsory service." Yesterday, the paper said ,that "per- sons, for a fee, make knee injections for Men who wish to gain exemption. These injections numb the senses. Permanent injury may be caused by the injections. Soldiers and sailors who reecive such injections invariably obtain release from military service. Many cases have been reported to the police." Australia Lost Two Ships Melbourne, — Apparent loss of the Australian cruiser Perth and sloop Yarra with their 833 men in the with- drawal from Java was announced by Prime Minister John Curtin as the Japanese pushed new naval forces into the Solomon Islands northeast of this continent. 13 United Nations ships were lost in action around' Java. Australia Warns U. S. Canberra, — Prime Minister' John Curtin warned the United States in a broadcast that "Australia is the last bastion between the west coast of America and the Japanese." "If Aus- tralia goes down the Americas are wide open," he said. Russians Kill 63,700 in Month Moscow, — A special Russian an- nouncement lisled 14,000 Germans killed on the northwestern front in 15 days, making a grand total of 63,700 Nazis officially reported slain between Leningrad and Moscow within a month. Riot Against Axis in Brazil Rio De Janeiro, — Rioting against Axis business establishments spread to other cities of Brazil after police dispersed a crowd of about 500 in front of German stores in Rio de Jan- eiro with shots fired into the air. Pop- ular demonstrations to protest against the sinking of Brazilian ships by Axis submarines were held in many cities and in some cases they developed into rioting. Experts Trace Jap Radio Mexico City, — The Mexican gen- eral staff announced that several ar- rests had been made and a clandes- tine radio operated by a Japanese had been seized in the U. S. border State of Coahuila. The radio was seized near Neuva Rosita, a mining town, after it was traced by -experts froni the Federal Communications Ministry. Suggest Land Army Ottawa, Mobilization of a land army to assure the farmers of Can- ada sufficient labor to carry on their operations this year in the face of withdrawal of men from the farms for factory work and service in the aimed forces was urged in the House of Commons by John Diefenbaker (Cons. Lake 'Centre). "Run Down For Years, Has Perfect Health" I was badly run down and terribly nervous.Mydiges-tion was poor and I was always con-stipated. "Fruit-a-tives" soon made me better and there is nothing like it for making you well and giving you new pep and energy. After years of bad health "Fruit-a-tives" made meleel fine. Mr. Roy DagneamChatham,Ont. • Lighted windows warn prowlers away.. Always leave a few lamps burning when you leave yonr home for the evening. Remora. her, a bright light for sixteen hours costs only 1¢ at Hydro rates. get ih:em Ileme4 Row zesi slycha atop 10,40 Put .100-Watt Lamps in Kitchen, Living-Roam, Basement .HYDRO SHOP one 156 Whigham. P '/ TIRE SHORTAGE? WHY WORRY? Harry H. ,johnson, chauffeur Of Btookline, Mass., woodens, no nails Or screws, /nsiiie the sections inventor of tires made of oak, is shown pouring oil • is 'sawdust.Peg He haS already given rides in his hi the inter tube to prevent drying-out of the tire. wooden-tired ear to'Mani' manufaeturers and hal Water also may be used, The tire is composed of left a model in Washington. right sections, four On a tide and is held with 4,1 ,1:1 II .1111 •E•41 Thursday, March 19th, 194 WINGRANI ADVANCE-TINES Silica, Are Sentenced New York, Federal Judge Henry W. Goddard sentenced seven persons —defendants in the first spy trial since the United States entered the war • to a total of 117 years in prison for espionage conspiracy. Three were giv- en ?0 years' imprisonment each ;three others, including a woman, 15 years'. each, and one years, Well begladto tetlyoubow poy, fr is to change rO lf$40 coal'. You'll be tOop to wasps worry owl ,, gittee te Mil SHAp011e—Rodlei Ms*r Pessosivs. uf *o world's fines; Anthracite. Pborto us today, nuequalled col ice and beating satisfaction ii.c...loy Now foul all Ostor Jog the cr--- pkioNE 64-w . coal. - 014,0 MarlEAN LUMBER , & COAL CO. THE COAL YOU CAN DEPEND ON ,_.. Uniform Price for Autos A new price policy under which a uniform price system for automobiles has been established.across Canada, was announced by the Munitions and Supply Department. One source said the order would mean lower prices for autoninbiles\ at points in the east and west most distant from automobile plants. Hint. Important Post, For IVIeNaughton • London, A. British columnist sug- gested that Lt.-Gen,' A, G, L. Mc- Naughton, commander of the Canad- ian Corps, might be given a new and important post on his return to the United Kingdom, while- in the House of • Commons a Conservative critic called the recent Government reorg- anization a "political optipal, illusion." inion status for imperiled. India after the war and announced that Sir Staf. ford Cripps would go to India to seek as:•urance that a precise plan already drafted by London would gain general Indian acceptance. WROXETER Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Rann accomp- anied Mr, and Mrs. Alkin Rann and family of Brussels to Toronto where they spent a few days. Mrs. Frank Sanderson spent a few days in Toronto recently where she attended the Horticultural Convention. Mr. Charlie Messer of Toronto, spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elliott. The Turnberry 6th line War Work- ers are planning a progressive euchre on the evening of March 20th in No. 8 Schoolhouse to which everyone is welcome. Miss Florence Fowler was a recent guest of her friend, Mrs. Dale at Wal- ton. - The Young People's Union of the United Church visited the Y. P. U. of Bluevale United Church on Friday night last. We regret the serious illness of Mr. John Earner and hope for an improve- ment soon. 'Young Veople's Union Miss Kay Nichlin presided over the weekly meeting of the Y..P.U. with a program prepared by Miss Marjorie Foster. The opening hymn was "Just as I Am" followed by prayer by Gladys Weir, the Lord's Prayer be- ing repeated by all. Donald Townsend read the Scripture lesson, choosing Acts, chapter 28, verses 20-23. "He liveth long who liveth well" was the second hymn, The three choices, was the topic, ably dealt with by, Calvin Moffat. Kay Nichklin ttsld a story en- titled "My Scrubbing will take care of it all," depicting a woman who through her work as a scrubbing wo- man supported the Victory Loan. The closing hymn "Take My Life and Let it Be," was followed by the fiklizpah Benediction. Special Men's Service A service of special interest will be held on the morning, of March 22nd in the United Church.. Each man is asked to be present and bring a friend. There will be a Men's. Choir and Rev. J. L. Foster will have charge. All are welcome. The service will be held in the church, auditorium. History of Red 'Cross Mrs. John Adams was hostess to members of the 'Women's Institute on Thursday of last week. The president, Mrs. H. Waller presided. Opening with the singing of • the Ode and re- peating the Institute Creed. The roll call brought a helpful response of household hints. During the business period a nominating committee were named, Mrs. J. J. Allen and Mrs. Vern Denny. Mrs. Frank Sanderson and Mrs. John Adams and Mrs, D, S. Mac- Naughton were named as a program committee for the coming year. Com- munity singing was enjoyed with Mrs. G. A, Wearring at the piano. Mrs, M. Sellers gave the topic on the History of the Red Cross, and presented her subject in a very interesting way trac- ing the history from the small begin., ning and stressing the benefits of its being- International by which means even prisoners of war could be helped and praising the efforts of the local group of Red Cross workers. New house 'dresses' were shown by some of the members bringing favorable com- ment. The secretary reported a liberal gift of money to the local Red Cross Society from the institute. The met- ing closed with the singing of the National Anthem. Tea followed. with Mrs. B. Martin assisting the hostess, and a social hour enjoyed. Robinson Vivian Standards of daffodils, pink snap- dragons and pussywillows, with a background of green cedar houghs, was a lovely setting in Coldwater Un- 11 ited Church for the wedding of Velm4 Lillian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vivian, of Coldwater, to Sergeant-Pilot George Alvin Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Robin- son, of Vasey. Rev. F. C. Bayes officiated, The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white bridal satin with sweetheart neckline and lace edging, long tight-fitting sleeves and shoulder length embroidered veil, She wore an antique,necklace that was wornt by her grandmother on her wedding day. Her flowers were calla lilies. Miss Audrey Vivian, sister of the bride, was brides- maid. Little Joyce and Fay Vivian, sisters of the bride, were flower girls. Thom- as 'Robinson, brother of the groom, was best man. Mrs. C. M. Robinson played the wedding music. During the signing of the register, Miss Iris Viv- ian sang. Ushers were Mr. Fred Brown and Mr. W. G. Irvine. The groom, who graduated as a sergeant-pilot and received his wings on Friday at the Air Training School, Moncton, N.B., came most of the way by plane to be on time'for the wedding ceremony. Sgt.-pilot Robinson was a popular and highly esteemed citizen of out town for some years before he enlisted being on the staff of the Bank of Commerce. Friends here extend best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Robinson for their future happiness. Celebrates 93rd Birthday Congratulations and best wishes are extended from. many friends in this community to Mrs. Isabella Fleming, of Toronto, who on Thursdays March 5th celebrated her 93rd birthday. Mrs. Fleming who has spent many summes seasons with Mrs. Thomas Brown, her daughter, is not in the best of health having to spend part time in bed, and though almost blind continues to do a great deal of knitting. Red Cross Euchre The Finance Committee of the Red Cross Society held a progressive euchre and bingo on Friday night last with a good attendance. Mrs. B. Mar- tin held the highest score for ladies; Mr. Ken Edgar won the gentlemen's prize, There were 4 lucky chair prize winners, Mrs, V. Denny, Mrs. Thomas Brown, Mr. Wm. Hart and Mrs. Hart. Spoke on Chinese Leaders The Women's Missionary Society held their March meeting on Thurs- day at the home of Mrs. Hector Knight. Mrs. Allen Munroe presided and mimed with the hymn "Take Time to be Holy." Mrs. Robert Stocks led in prayer. Pcsalm 714 was repeat- ed alternately. "0 Love that Wilt not let me ,go" was the second hymn. Mrs, Gilbert Howes continued her talks on China, touching on the story of the life of its Christian Leaders. One out of 100 in Chino. are Christians and yet in 1941. in spite of war conditions there have 'been more converts than in any previous year. Mrs, Howe explained that $5.00 in our money would care 'for a Chinese Refugee for 3 months, "Rejoice the Lord is King" was sung, Mrs. Wearring presided over the bus- iness period when a committee, Mrs. Wearring, Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Sawtell were appointed to arrange the Easter Thankoffering Evening Meet- ing. The Roll Cali was answered by a verse containing the word Bless. The hymn, "0 God of Love, 0 King of Peace" and the "Mizpah Benedic- tion" brought the meeting to a' close. Willing Workers Group The Fourth Line Group of war workers have recently sent in the fol- lowing to the Red Cross: 5 quilts, 6 dresses, 5 slips, 5 panties, 1 apron, 1 childs coat and hat, 1 sleeve- less sweater, 5 pair mitts. To Salvation' Army: 5 quilts. To CKNX Orphans Fund, $5.00 in cash. Debate Draws Large Crowd Friday evening was a Red Letter Day for S. S. No. 1, Turnberry, when the largest crowd of the season gath- ered for their social evening. Rev. Mr, Fowler, Bluevale presided over the program which was opened with the singing of 0 Canada. Mrs. Charles MoCutcheon sang, in keeping with the season,. "My Wild Irish Rose" with Mrs. Cloin Higgins at the piano. Two Choruses by the pupils, The White Cliffs of Dover and a St. Patrick's song, were enjoyed with their music teacher, Mr. Earls at the piano. Mr. Earls also favored with two fine violin solos, Hungarain Rhapsody and Be- lieve Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms. Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton gave a reading 'Jane Brown' taken from Nellie McLungs Book, Be Good to yourself. An amusing dia- logue, "The Spelling Bee" was given by the - pupils. The high-light of the evening was a debate, "Resolved that a return to the horse and buggy days would be beneficial to all." The af- firmative was taken by Mr. Cloin Hig- gins and Mr. Leslie Douglas, the neg- ative was ably upheld by Mrs. Cam- eron Adams and Mrs. Ewart McKer- cher. Both sides gave a very interest- ing, convincing and amusing argu- ment which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The judges, Mrs. Frank Earls, Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton, Mr. Vern Denny gave the decision to the affirmative side by a small margin. The teacher, Mrs. Wm, Wright is to be congratulated on the attractive dec- orations carried out for St. Patrick's Day, with a greeting to those present on the blackboard. Refreshments were served then followed by a da.ut*„. Splendid music was supplied by latest talent, Over $17.00 was turned in fax war work, .$44,00 having previously been donated to the patriotic group:* Jamestown, Young People's Union Miss Kay Nicklin presided over Monday evenings Y.P.U. and opened with the hymn, "Take ,time to be Holy" followed by prayer by Pauline White and. the Lord's Prayer in 'Un- ison, Scripture lesson taken from St. Matthew, chapter 15, verses 1 - 13. was read by Bonny Gibson, "More. love to thee" was sung. The topic was, not given owing to weather preventing the speaker from being present, The business period was conducted by the president. "Work for the night is cam- ing" and the Mizpah Benediction. elos.,- ed the meeting. All joined in games, and contests. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd North and daughters Beverley and Sylvia were,• week-end gusets of Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Stocks. Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Paulin ..and: daughtter Grace, were Sunday guests- of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Sharpin, 4t1t. line. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. _Sawtell an& Miss Helen Sawtell were Toronto'vis- itors over the week-end, Mrs. Sawtal remaining for a longer visit.. Mrs. James Sangster, Mrs,. Thos. Burke and Mrs. Thos. Brown, were week-end visitors with Toronto friends. Mrs. Gordon Gregg, WindsOr, fti;, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ales Wright, Passed Suddenly Away The community was saddened .ow, Monday morning when it was Iearnedi of the sudden death of Mr. Wm:. lagher. Mr. Gallagher who was in his, usual health, was getting coal for the!: stove when he collapsed. Sympathy iss. extended to Mrs. Galragher and Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Gallagher in their, sudden bereavement, • • Canadian Girls Health Programme? Frances Wylie presided over the meeting of the C.G.LT, .on Thursday night and opened with the hymn, Faith. of our Fathers. The purpose and prop- er were repeated in unison. Mary Meighen chose for the scripture read- ing St. John, chapter 15 verses 1-1/.. Lulu Gibson led in prayer. Miss Helen Sawtell favored with a piano solo. Safe in the Arms of Jesus, was sung. Miss K. Nicklin was in charge of the topic on "Good Health." Minutes were read, and several items of interest were dis- cussed during the business period; What a Friend we have in Jesus, was. the closing hymn, followed by taps and the National Anthem. No Pleasure Driving in IJ. K. London, — All unessential motoring will disappear this summer from Britain's roads under a new rationing system which will withold gasoline from everyone except those proving "genuine need," it was officially dis- closed as. the Government clamped down on war-time frivolities with sharp new measures to restrict sports events. Gneisenau Damaged London, — An official source dis- closed that the battleship Gneisenaua which escaped to a German haven in the Dover Straits battle of 'February 12, was badly battered and is under- going repairs in a drydock. The same source indicated that improved and faster types of bombers will carry the war to the Nazis despite the approach of shorter nights of spring and sum- ' mer. Senate .Leader ,Passes Ottawa, — Senator Raoul Dandur- and, Government leader in the Senate, died in Ottawa General Hospital Wecb, neSday; He attended a sitting of the senate the night previous. He reached his 80th birthday late last year, but had been active in Senate business in the present session. For almost half a century Senator Dandurand had held a prominent place in Canadian Parlia- mentary life. • Battleship Tirpitz Chased 'London, — The battleship Tirpitz, ghost ship of the Germany navy, has been spotted at sea, attacked by nrit- ish torpedo planes, and chased to ref- uge in Norway, the Admiralty an- n.:united. The bare facts of this first known battle with Germany's newest and finest battleship were contained in a five-sentence communique. tientinion Status Promised Incite London, -•-• Prime ISAinister Church. ill repeated tritain's promise of dom. U. S. Has Sunk 149 Jap ,Vessels Washington,— A United States sub- marine venturing 'deep into Japanese territorial water was reported officially to have sunk three enemy freighters and a passenger-cargo ship, raising to 149 the total of vessels of all types damaged or destroyed by United. Stat- es forces in the Western Pacific. Canadian Weapons Being Used Ottawa, — Canadian Weapons are playing an increasingly important part in the Battle of Russia, with Canadian exports to that country valued at al- most $4,000,000 in February against $2,743,000 in January. Trade Minister MacKinnon announced. Munitions of war from "the great Canadian arsenal" are flowing to 26 United Nations at increasing speed, the minister said in a statement. Attempted to Steal Plane Oshawa, A daring attempt by an es- caped Nazi prisoner of war 'to steal a plant of the Royal Canadian Air Force was foiled with the capture of the German airman, one of two who escaped from the nearby Bowmanville officers' camp. Sugar Beets Under F.M.A. Wallaceburg, — Advice was receiv- ed by Hon. A. St. Clair Gordon, M.L. A., for West Kent, from Toronto that sugar beet growers of Southwestern Ontario, who made application to come under the trems of the Farm Marketing Act, have been accepted by the Government. Mrs., Catharine Elliott spent a few days .with her son, Mr. W, T, Elliott and Mrs, Elliott enroute to her home in Tuelon, Manitoba, from MontreaL Mrs, C. Cooke, .Hensall, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hemphill last week. Aft. Cliff Denny, Toronto ivas home last week on vacation, Miss Margaret Chaplain also of Toronto was a week- end guest at the Denny home, Week-end guests of Mr, and Mrs. j, Sangster were; Miss Dorothy Bal- lantyne, Brussels; Miss Dorothy Ed- wards, Gorrie; Miss Jean Sangster, of Toronto; 'Mr. Jack Barlow also of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, A. N. Edgar, Ford- wich, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. S, MacNaughton, Mr, and Mrs, Robert Stocks spent a few days in Toronto. They were accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Brandon and. Norma, also Miss Elva Stocks all of Toronto, who May Expand Air Training Plan spent the day here. Ottawa, —Wide expansion of the Mr. Bert Martin also Mr. Bill Mar- - Commonwealth Air Training Plan to tin, heir home both h ere. of Hamilton, spent the week- include the training of large numbers 'end at of student airmen from the United States and other United Nations is "in the wind," according .to reliable advices here.