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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-05-14, Page 3YOU emir tea Ann YOUR uns-YOURSELF AIM GET MAXIMUM MEW! A GUARANTEED PREFERRED SERVICE Thursday, ..May 14th., 1942 WINGHAM AE VANMTIMES MURRAY JOHNSON WINGHAM ONTARIO • Sure, you can make your tires last longer by observing the simple rules. But •if your tires are to spin out the mileage you are going to want frolii them ; ; you'll need the skilful, systematic services of the low-cost Goodyear TIRE LIFE EXTENSION PLAN. Drive in for details today! Brantford ROOFS YEAR after year, the lighthouse sends out its nightly beacon providing protection to sailors and fishermen. Those on land need protection too, and thousands of Canadian home owners have selected Brantford Asphalt Slates to withstand the attacks of sun, rain, 'snow and sleet. That Brantford Roofing has been selected in ever- increasing quantities for the past 37 years shows the high ,regard this superior roofing has won for itself in Canadian communities. Brantford Asphalt Slates will not curl, warp, or split. They can be applied over your old roof and require no repair or upkeep expense. A Brantford. Roof will add new charm and dignity to your home,. for the soft colours of a Brantford Roof harmonize' with Nature's own. A Brantford Roof assures you of long-lasting beauty, rugged wear and dependable, protection. Ask your local dealer for information and prices.. Asphalt Slates—Insulated Siding—Roll Roofings,. Quebec Minister Quits • Ottawa, — Hon. • Arthur Cardin, minister of transport, has tendered his resignation to the prime minister. This is as a result of the Government policy, announced on Friday to amend the Mobilization Act in such a way as to remove the restriction against com- pulsory service overseas. 3 Fliers Killed Near Brantford Brantford, — Three members of the Royal Canadian Air Force were killed when a training plane crashed on a farm near here. The plane was on a flight from No. 5 Service Flying Training School, 2% miles from Brantford. Although the type of machine was not revealed it was be- lieved to be a bombing plane. Technical schools throughout Can- ada are burnthifig with activity as men and women ate trained at top speed to keep pale with increasing inaty, power, requirements the armed set- vices and -war industries.Under the car as the urgency of controling the Indian Ocean was stressed by reports that Japanese invasion forces already were aboard ship in Rangoon, ready to attack India. U. S. Gas Order Affects 9,000,000 Washington, — The Government rationing plan for gasoline on the United States seaboard, limiting "non essential" automobiles to about two gallons a week but assuring an "ad- equate" supply to motorists who use their cars to get to work was disclosed by Price Administrator Leon Hender- son. The order, affecting approxim- ately 9,000,000 motorists. United Nations Sink Jap Ships United Nations Headquarters, Aus- tralia, — Allied naval and air forces fighting with "marked skill, courage and tenacity" have repulsed a Japanese invasion fleet off Northeastern Aus- tralia in one of history's most fateful struggles, Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Headquarters announced. With 11 or more of its warships sunk and six or more damaged — and presumably thousands of its finest warriors at the botton of the Coral Sea — the battered Japanese force was reported limping northward with United States and British units in hot pursuit on the sixth (day of the epic engagement. Escaped Prisoners Caught - Ottawa, -- Two German prisoners of war who escaped from the Bow- manville prison camp Tuesday last Department of Labour's War Emerg- ency Program, young men are trained to become tradesmen hi the Army and Air Force. Older melt or others dis• charged front the services mid women arc learning trades to take up battle posts' Canada's war factories. These week, were recaptured Friday by Con- stable Conrad Lavigne of suburban Eastview and a few hours later were on their way back to Bowmanville. Shortly after they arrived in Ottawa early by train from Toronto the men, Lieut. Ernest Wagner and Lieut. Rein- hardt Pfundter were the object of a widespread search in which municipal police, Royal Canadian Mounted police and police of the service forces par- ticipated. Viscount Gort to Malta London, — Viscount Gort, comman- der-in-chief of Gibraltar, has been named governor and commander-in- chief of the bomb battered Island of Malta. He succeeds Sir William George Sheddon Dobbie who resigned. Tiger Gort, 55-year-old former chief of the Imperial staff, commanded the British Expeditionary Force in France at the beginning of the war. He has been at his Gibraltar post since April, 1941. Cruiser, 4 Merchant Ships Lost London, — Loss of the 10,000-ton cruiser Edinburgh and four convoyed merchantment in a running sea fight along the storm-tossed Arctic supply lane to Soviet Russia was announced by the Admiralty, which declared that 90 per cent of the convoy got through safely despite plane, warship and U- boat attacks. Nearly 12,000 On Corregidor Washington, — The United States War Department announced that ap- proximately 111,574 soldiers, sailors, marines and civilians presumably were captured by the Japanese on Corregi- dor and' the other Manilla Bay forts. photos -show pre-enlistinent classes of the R.C.A,14'. At left, radio mechanics are being initiated into the secrets of complicated instrument panels, A student receives instructions in acre- mechanics at right. Photos—Public Information. Forecast 590 Unit ,callacliaq Navy Ottawa — A Canadian. Navy of up- - proximately 500 units and personnel of 44,000 officers and men by March 31, 1943, was forecast in the Howse. of Commons by Navy Minister Macdon- ald, At the- ;.;ante time he announced that his estimates of navy strength made in November, 1940, for March 81, 1042, had been far exceeded, Labor Leader Had Stroke Montreal,—Tom Moore, president of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, was stricken with a paralytic stroke while addressing a labor rally here. He was taken to a hospital where his condition was given as "serious." C. B. C. Newscast at 10 P.M. Toronto, — The Canadian Board- casting Corporation's national news bulletin, broadcast at 11 p.m., E.S.T., for four years was put on the air at 10 p.m„ E,D.T., starting Sunday, May 10, to meet a demand from farmers, soldiers and war wo.rkers who must retire early. Nazis Free French Airmen London, — A` Lisbon dispatch to The Daily Express said between 30,- 000 and 35,000 French airmen, includ- ing pilots, gunners and ground crews, will be released from war prison camps by Germany on June 1 with the primary aim of fighting over French territory against British air attacks. ••••••••••••111.11•1 Two Vichy Ships Missing London, — The Daily Express quoted the Vichy radio as saying that the 7,000-ton French cruisers Marseil- laise and La-motte-Picquet are missing since the British attack on Madagas- car, and said that Vichy had expres- sed fears that they may have joined the British. Propose Seizing Private Cars • Washington, — Seven Government officials were reported to have urged the Senate military committee to ap- prove legislation authorizing federal requisitioning of private automobiles and seizure of cars whose owners are convicted of driving more than 40 miles an hour. Crippled Cr uiser Journeyed Over 13,000 Miles Washington, — Battered by Japan- ese fire, and kept afloat only by the indomitable will of her officers and men, the light cruiser Marblehead has come home from the war, the Navy Department proudly announced,, after a 13;000-mile journey unprecedented in United States naval history. Heads Conservative Senators Ottawa, — Senator Charles C. Bal- lantyne, of Ottawa and Montreal was appointed Conservative leader in the Upper House at a caucus of senators of his party. He succeeds Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen, of Toronto, who re- signed from the Senate early this year before unsuccessfully contesting the February 9 York by-election for a seat in the House of Commons. PRESBYTERIAL OF MAITLAND MEET AT TEESWATER ships; eight junior membership certifi- cates and one blue seal were issued. Mrs. Shirl Bowers spoke of the wealth of interesting information On the work and workers, at home and overseas, contained. in the Glad Tid- ings and reported a decrease of three subscriptions, Mrs. William Mitchell, the supply secretary, reported the supply alloca- tion fully filled. Bales were valued at $240.00 The press secretary, Miss Olive Scott, was encouraged during the year by receiving reports of special meetings from the auxiliaries, Miss Agness Y, Robertson, student secre- tary, reported that the names of seven young women, three young men and five nurses had been sent out with, satisfactory results. In reporting, the welcome and welfare department, Miss Dean McLeod stated "wherever there is a human being there is an opportun- ity for kindness," A total .of 19 letters hand been written and 556 calls :made, 230 of these calls had been made by the Teeswater auxiliary. The histor- ian, Mrs, R. McWhinney, presented an interesting report, Ashfield auxiliary had celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 1941. Mrs, A, A. J. Simpson re- ported increased givings in the home helpers groups, and several special meetings had been held, Mrs. Morg- an Henderson, reported a decrease in membership and an increase ill the contributions of the Young Women's and Girls' organizations. The Luck- now Y.W.A. and Senior auxiliary pre- sented an "In Memoriam" in memory of Mrs. C .H. MacDonald to Rev. C. H, MacDonald. Allocation Exceeded Miss Marian McDougall reported 15 ',Mission Bands in the Presbyterial with a membership of 291, the average attendance 67%. Ashfield reported 100% average attendance. Two Mis- sion' Band rallies were held in July with Mrs. G. W. MacKay, formerly of Formosa, the guest speaker. The treasurer, Mrs. John Pollock, com- men'ded the treasurers for their promptness in forwarding remittances. The allocation for Maitland Presby- terial was $3500.00 and the total amount raised was $3748.21. Eight senior auxiliaries exceeded thir allo- cations; five reached their allocation, and two increased their givings. She urged that all put "Will Power" into their (givings. The afternoon session opened with meditation and prayer on the Theme, "Works" conducted by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Geo. Evans of Cranbrook showing that faith without works is useless and that small deeds are just as necessary as larger ones, and equal- ly as impirtant. This was followed by a beautiful message in song, He is a Friend of Mine. The guest speaker was Miss Laura K. Pelton, organization secretary, Toronto. She chose as her subject, "The Church of Christ in the World" and pointed out that world conditions at the present time, might lead one to believe that the Missionary enter- prise had failed, but she proved the opposite. She painted a word picture, showing the place occupied by the W.M.S. with an established Christian Church and God shining through the darkness. Miss Peiton's forceful mes- sage was a real inspiration. Mrs. Angus Mackay, recently re- turned from the jhansi Field in India, spoke briefly of the trip home, ac- companied by 60 other missionaries. She said the faith of the missionaries help to meet the hours of trial and that the workers are strengthened by the prayers of the Canadian women. The president, Mrs. Davidson, based her few remarks on God's Command to the Children of Isreal, "Go For- ward." Her closing words were, "Live closer to God in order to meet the trials of the present day." A most pleasing and enjoyable fea- ture of the afternoon was the present- ation of an Honorary Membership, of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, to Mrs. RichardiMcWhinney, of Dungan- non, a beautifully worded address was read by Mrs. Alex Strachan, of Brus- sels, and Miss Mather, of Kincardine made the presentation. Mrs. Mc- Whinney thanked the members of the Presbyterial for the gift, and for the words of appreciation of her valuable services and for her Christian example throughout the Presbyterial. Officers Installed Miss Pelton conducted a Forum on Secretary's problems—this proved of great value and assistance, She also conducted a most impressive, instal- lation service for the following of- ficers: Honary President, Mrs. Alex Stracli- an, Brussels; President, Mrs. R. Dav- idson, Dungannon; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. P. G. rowler, Bluevale; 2nd Vice- President, Mrs, Win, McInnis, tthel; 3rd Vice President, Miss A. McDoug- all, Kincardine; 4th Vice-President, Mrs, R. MeWhinney, Kincardine; Gtft Vice President, Mrs. Guthrie Reed, Teeswater; Treasurer, Mrs. joint Pol, lock, Winghattt; Cor. Sec'y,, Miss lie Malcolm, Holyrood; Mrs. Nfacteari, Winghatu; Finance See'y., Mrs, R. Iifowheay, White- church; Mission Band Sec'y., Miss M. McDougall, Lucknow; Y. W. A. and Girls Sec'y., Mrs. Morgan Henderson, Lucknow; Home Helper's Sec'y., Mrs. A. A. J. Simpson, Kintail; Life Mem- bership Sec'y., Mrs. R. Thomson, Brussels; Glad Tidings Sec'y., grs. Shirl Bowers, Ripley; Supply Sec'y., Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, Wingham; 'Wel- come and Welfare Sec'y., Miss Dean McLeod, R .R. 6, Lucknow; Student Sec'y., Miss Agnes Y. Robertson, R. R. 5, Wingham; Library and Liter- ature Sec'y., Miss Grace Richardson, R. R. 2, Te'eswater; Press Sec'y., Miss M. Olive Scott, Bluevale; Convener of Nominating Committee, Mrs. McKen- zie, Ashfield. A vote of thanks was extended to all who had assisted in making the meeting a success, and to the press for their generosity in giving space for announcements and reports of meetings. The next annual meeting will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham. TURNBERRY COUNCIL The minutes of council meeting held 'in Council Chambers, Wingham, May 5th, ,1942, BR3-42- Members all present. Moved by Moffat and Porter that' the minutes of last meeting be adopted: as read. Carried, -'•;) The following letters were re.cerveit and read: Mrs. Biggs, Wingham; Dept. of Highways, Toronto; Clerk's Office, Goderich; Dept. of Public We!- fare, Toronto; Gnr. J. A .Bryce; Pte. Al B. Potter; Lloyd Casemore; Jno. Brooks; Gnr. R. G. Willets; Stewart Jeffray; Gnr. C. Jenkins, all on active service. Moved by Breckenridge and Wilton that we hold Court of Revision on the- assessment roll of 1942 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of June 1st, 1942, in. the Orange Hall, Bluevale. Carried. The following accounts were paid: Relief, $8.00; Sundries, $6.75; Roads* $81.60. Moved by Wilton and Porter that we adjourn to meet in Binevale on Monday, June 1st, 1941 at I p.m.. Carried. W. R. Cruickshank, R. Grain, Clerk. Reeve. City Girl: What is this stuff that I've just picked? He: Wow! that's poison ivy! City Girl: Don't get excited.. Fm not going to eat it. London Baby Kidnapped While a drawn and anxious young couple kept vigil, police- in London and Western Ontario sought vainly some clue to the kidnapping of six- month-old Barbara Ann WoOd, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wood, 216 Weston street, London. All London o, was shocked by the news of the baby- , snatching, first of its kind ever to oc- cur there, and offers of sympathy and help poured in to the grief-stricken Wood home in Southeast London. British Units Sent to Head Off Japs London, — The British Government sent reinforcements to Ceylon and strove to clean up any resistance Vichy-French reSistence on Madagas- 1 World Wide News In Brief Form •rcFINIc4L SCHOOLS. HUM,TO KEEP WAR MACHINE GOING (Continued from page one) Mrs. K. MacLean commented brief- ly on the beautiful message given in the meditation and prayer, and expres- sed assurance that if faith and works continued hand in hand as in the past there would be no doubt but the Church would "Go Forward." +4, Mrs. Linklater, of Teeswater, ex- tended a very cordial welcome to the assembled ladies, and speke of the re- construction that will be required when the war clouds scatter. An instructive feature of the morning session was the 'conference of departments, follow- ed by short reports of the highlights of the conference. The finance secre- tary, Mrs. Robt. Mowbray, spoke on the relationship between allocations and membership. Increased member- ship means greater interest and pray- ing members arc paying member. Her final message was "This is not a time to stand still or retreat' but to 'Go Forward'." New Auxiliary At Gorrie The corresponding secretary, Miss Nellie Malcolm, reported an increase in membership and a new auxiliary organized at Gorrie, Seventeen spec- ial speakers had addressed meetings during the year, Two resignations from the executive, Mrs, Wilkie and Mrs. Esler, having moved 'to other fields of labour, Mrs. IC, MacLean, the recording secretary, read the report of the ex. ecutive with a final appeal to "Gives our best with hearts more fully con- secrated to God." Miss Grace Richardson, the litera- hire and libraty Secretary, reported a slight decrease in the sale of literature front the previous year, The life niernbership secretary, Mrs, R. Thomson, spoke of her department as a tangible way by *Melt to honour those %Oki have 'even faithfpl serviet. 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