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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-07-02, Page 3News CZAR Elmer Davis, of New York, shown ABOVE, has been appointed chief of the office of war information by President Roosevelt. The 52- year-old former school teacher and at present a radio commentator, has supreme authority to deal with the preas, radio, film industry and all other news sources, either federal or private and has to amtr only tia 'Matt*. — Col. Drew Faces Charge§ Friday Toronto, — Deep indignation over Ottawa's action in prosecuting Lieut.- Col, George A. Drew, as a result of his criticism of the Hong Kcng Com- mission report, is being expressed by scores of citizens from coast to coast, in telegrams and phone messages, which are now pouring into the Tor- onto home of the Ontario Conserv- ative leader. Col. Drew was. served with a summons and will appear in Magistrate's Court on Friday, July 3, to answer charges that his criticism of the Hong Kong report prejudiced recruiting. General McNaughton's San Missing London, — Ian McNaughton, 25- yeareeld son of Lt.-Gen. A. G. L. Mc- Naughton, commander of the CNadiae Army Overseas, was reported to be missing on an operational flight. Young McNaughton was reported to have failed to return from a flight on June 22. Suggest McNaughton As Defence Minister London, — Out of a general welter of criticsm of Prime Minister Church- ill and his war Government—arising mainly from the British Libyan defeat —there came a sugestion that either Lt.-Gen. A. G. L. McNaughton, com- mander of the Canadian army overseas or Gen. Sir Archibald P. Wavell, com- mander-in-chief in India, take over the office Of \ minister of defence. Firemen Arrive In England Ottawa, — A cable from Herbert Morrison, British minister of infor- mation, to War Services Minister Thorson announced the safe arrival in Britain of. the first contingent of the volunteer corps of Canadian Fire Fighters. The contingent left the YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Point Scientific Eximin- ation enables us to give you Clear; Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 118 Harriston Churchill Back In England London, June 27 Prime Minister Churchill returned to London Satur, day. W. Averill Harriman, United 'States lend-lease adMinistrator with headquarters in London, made the re- Hip; trip with Mr, Churchill, the brief Announcement said, Xing And Queen Visit Yanks. With the U.S, Forces in • Northern Ireland, — King George and Queen Elizabeth for th,, first tittle in this war, have watched United States for- cos demonstrate the power with which they intend to help British armies in repulsing any German invasion of the island Kingdom. Heaviest Raid of War London, — Fires kindled by British and Canadian fliers at Bremen, princi- pal target in what was possibly the war's heaviest air attack, were still burning two days later in that port city, a German arsenal in the Battle of the Atlantic. Four squadrons of the R.C.A,F, joined the R.A,F, in smashing the city. Vessel Losses 313 The toll of neutral and United Na- tions' merchant vessels in Atlantic waters since the United States entered the war rose to 313 Friday, the day set by a Hitler proclamation for the start of an all-out submarine offensive. Power Backs Overseas Conscription Ottawa, — Air Minister Power told the House of Commons he supported conscription for overseas service when required and was ready to vacate his Quebec seat, Quebec South; if his el- ectors so desired in the future. Major Power said the electors' vote in his riding on the man power plebiscite showed there was a sharp difference of opinion between himself and the electors. U. S. Speed Boats In Egypt Alexandria, Egypt, — Speedy Am- erican-built motor torpedo boats have arrived to augment the British Medi- terranean Fleet which might soon play There is practically no cure for Wate? Hemlock poisoning owing to rapid action of the poison. Watch for this weed in low wet areas, such as marshes and the edge of creeks. Hand pull all plants, pile on dry land and burn, Be sure to destroy the. plants as water may be contaminated by the poisonous oily juice if plants are trampled on by stock. It is suggested that an inspection of low areas be made before poisoning accurs and that any plants found be eradicated immediately. The local veterinarian should be consulted if the cause of death is unknown. Obtain bulletin "Weeds of Ontario" for illustration of Water Hemlock. s Outdoor Proctection From Mosquitoes- Effective protective mixtures against mosquitoes and other biting insects may be obtained at drug stores, but in the event of a person desiring to prepare his own remedy, the Division of Entomology, Dominion Department. of Agricutlre, recommends the follow— ing four recipes: . 1. Oil of citronella, 3 oz.; spirits of camphor, 1 oz.; oil of tar; 1 oz.; oil of pennyroyal, 1/4 oz.; castor oil, 4 to 6 oz,, depending on the sensitiveness of the skin, The use of castor oil is to prevent injury to the skin by the essential ingredients. 2. Oil of citronella, 2 oz.; castor oil, 2 or.; oil of pennyroyal, its oz. 3. Oil of tar, '2 oz.; castor oil, 2 oz.s,. oil of pennyroyal 1/4 oz. 4. Gum camphor, 3 oz,; salol„ a oz-;, petrolatum, 4 oz, Smudges when properly used are of great assistance, particularly in the bush, in warding off attacks of mos- quitoes. Properly built a smudge should last an hour, An area of sev- eral feet square should be Bleared cal debris and humus and the mineral soil exposed. A bright fire should them be started and several fair sized sticks• of dry wood added, This should be• allowed to burn until a considerable bed of bright embers has been formed. While it is burning, dry wood„ heaps of green ferns, leaves, damp leaf mould, rotten wood and other debris should be gathered front the forest floor. Place dry wood on the fire, and when well ablaze, heap on :the debris and replenish as required.. SNIP The regimental "snip" is the sere- geant-tailor. His job is to make suche alterations to a non-tommissionedi soldier's clothing as are needed. may do private work for officers, pro- vided that no expense to the public it incurred. Canadian Blue grass is a 'native of all countries and of South-- western America, It was introduce& into North America and was found in, Canada there than a hundred yeartc ago. REPAIRS WILL KEEP HAY MOWERS OPERATING (Experimental Farms News By keeping a hay mower in good operating condition, it will function satisfactorily for many years. To maintain a hay mower the machine should be overhauled after each 100 acres of operation or once each year if a larger acreage of hay is cut, says W. Kalbfleisch, Field Husbandry Div- ision, Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa. When a mower is overhauled it is usually necessary to replace worn parts. At that time many farmers are reluctant to buy the parts required, but in time the maintaining of these machines proves to be economical. With proper care, overhauling, repairs, correct adjustments and lubrication, a hay mower will cut 3000 acres, as much acreage as some farmers in in Eastern Canada cut in a life. time. Mowers which have been in use at the Central Experimental Farm, Ot- tawa, during the last 25 years have cut from 1300 to 3000 acres of hay before being traded for new machines. The machines were used from 12 to 20 years and operated on an average from 100 to 300 acres per year, Even though the machines required many repair parts because of the large acreage, the madhine cost per acre was very low. By maintaining machinery it will give better service, the cost per acre of operation will be reduced, and steel will be saved for the production of tanks. WATER HEMLOCK DEADLY POISON Farmers Advised To Watch For This Weed Found. In Low Marshy Land. Several Cattle Poisori Cases Reported To Officials 111••••.••••imm Farmers having low, wet land or marsh would be well advised to keep a close watch for Water Hemlock, the chief poisonous plant of Ontario, ad- vises the Ontario Department of.Agri- culture. Officials state that the heavy rainfall this Spring will likely mean More.Water Hemlock than usual and already several cases of fatal cattle poisoning have been reported to the Department. This weed is poisonous to all live stock, particularly sheep, who pull up the roots when grazing and eat them, numerous cases of human poisoning have octurrd from eating the roots in mistake for edible plants. Water Hemlock has lance-shaped, sharp-toothed leaves, usually in two's or three's has small white flowers, arranged in flat-topped clusters. The roots consist of a number of spindle- shaped "tubers". These "tubers" have a strong aromatic odor which stem to attract live stock. Within two hours after eating the plant, cattle may show nervousness, twitching of the muscles of the mouth and ears,Aalivation, bloating, frenzied movements, dilated pupils, spasms and convulsioro, frothing at the mouth and nose, twisting of the head and neck backwards and rolling of the eyeballs. Violent spasms usually ter4. tilinate the victims life. cur COARSE POI OLD CHUM lit FM FOR 1GAROr SUGAR RATIONING by COUPON IS NOW IN EFFECT SOME IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT YOUR RATION CARD 1. A Ration Card is required for each individual person, regardless of age. 2. Each numbered coupon is good for a two weeks' ration of 1 lb. of sugax. 3.. Coupon No. 1 is, good July 1st; coupon No. 2, July 13th; coupon No. 3, July 27th; coupon No. 4, August 10th; coupon No. 5, August 24th. 4. Coupons cannot be used before the specified dates, but may be used any time afterwards. 5. Only coupons 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be Used for sugar buying. 6. Do not use coupons A, B, C, D and E, unless instructions are issued by The Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Do not detach them. 7. Coupons must be detached in the presence of your retailer. He will not accept loose, detached coupons, 8. If you do the buying for your home, or for a number of people, you may purchase sugar for them by taking their ration cards with you to the store. 6. If you order by telephone, coupons meet be detached in the 'presence of, or by the delivery man. 10. Retailers ,may hold customers' ration cards 'amid detach coupons for them in cases where customers are not ordinarily at home to, take delivery; or in the case of summer cottager§ having deliveries made by mail or express, 11, If you go visiting for a week or more, you should take your ration card with you for your host to use. 12. If you are a regular boarder in a house, you should turn your ration card over to your landlady so she may secure your sugar allowance. 13. You do not use coupons for the purchase of sugar for preserving, can- ning, jam or jelly making. Additional quantities are allowed for these pur- poses, for which you sign a special Sugar Purchase Voucher, which your grocer will give you. 14. You do not require couponis for sugar that you consume in restaurants Or public eating places. These places are rationed and Can only serve limited quantities to their customers. 15. If you lose your ration card, apply to the nearest Wartime Prices and Trade Board office for another. But securing it will take nine and may considerably inconvenience you, BE SURE TO KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR RATION CARD NUMBER. 16. Misuse of ration coupons IS illegal and offenders are liable to prosecution, 17i Report to the nearest Wartime Prfoea and Trade Board office (a) if you load your car& (b) if you 6=00 your namo or address. 1.80 if additional ration ear& are needed for new bCtbies, or rte* Canadian real. dents, write to the nearest Wartime Prices and Trade Board office. BR 4 THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD IOWA NO. 14.111.4 DOMINION gt; CANADA Tattptorary War Ration Card RatIonnement do Guerra Carte tannporalra Sinai No. No. de aerie NArne Nom Namea)..•PritiOnHad Address Adresse numbiluntko Costratp••Coadd Abe II under 16 yrs. Ape, au-desioue de 16 ane bauad by ThiWarttraa *toe and Vand• Nara Enda pay La Commission del prim et dtt'aommertia en tamp do pone SU AR SU AR I SUQAR SU SUCRE Goad Aug. 24 and theteofter a Good Aug. 10 Good Judy 27 Good july 15 Good July 1 and thereafter and thereafter and thereafter and Thereafter The abot'e 106 Ittesindle only and cannot be used, DO NOT USE THESE COUPONS UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO ** ft • • • • • 0000 Thursday, July 2ud., 1942 WINGI-TAM ADVANCE-11MS THRRX ' Allied Chief§ Reveal Plane , Washington, — Prime Minister . ' orldWide. W . News In, Brief Form • • • • Churchill and President Roosevelt out- the Pacific War Council and to United anfeelarelleeler stun announced that Victor Sifton, master-general of the ordnance, had asked to be released of his duties as from July I. and that Mr, Sifton would be succeeded by Brig. J. V. Young, deputy master-general of the ordnance, as acting master-general of the ord- nance, a decisive role in the battle against the Axis advance toward this British naval base, lined to an extmlordinary meeting of States legislators. heir joint plan to smash the Axis and apparently creat- ed a feeling of restrained optimism and encouragement among the repre- sentatives who heard them. Canada was represented at the meeting by Prime Minister MacKenzie King, Roosevelt And Churchill Related New York, — President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill are eighth cousins once removed, but you have to go back to the Mayflower to prove it. Suggest Roosevelt As Supreme Leader Washington, — Designation of President Roosevelt es "supreme lead- er" of the United Nations' war effort was urged in the United States Sen- ate today by Senator Albeit Ellender (Den., La.) % 0_9$ ft That rubber stamp means we can say Canada'4k cotton textile in- dustry is 11. times ahead of its war go- duction records of 191.4-18. .441 The industry is delivering about 215,009,- 00 yards a year of aircraft fabric, ammunition pouches, anti-gas cloth, camouflage netting, gun covers, parachute webbing, powder bags, uniform cloth, web equipment and other essential materials. Ordnance Head Quits Ottawa, — Defence Minister Rat- Over 800 Czechs Slain London, -- Reports reaching Czech Government sources through neutral countries indicated that victims in the continuing Nazi slayings since the killing of Reinhard Heydrich, Gestapo chief for Bohemia-Moravia, total at least 800. Czech sources estimated that at least that number have been slain in Bohemia-Moravia including those killed in the wiping out of the villages of Lidice and Lezaky, but "we are convinced there are many more which have not been announced." Nazi May Occupy All France London, — A well-informed foreign source said that Hitler is being urged by his military commanders to "ar- range" the occupation of all France to offset the projected "second front" in- vasion of Europe by the United Na- tions. This source said that guns from the Maginot and Siegfried Lines are being moved to the English Channel coast for defence fortifications." 1' Dominion Textile is proud to have a part in this. We also wish to report that our plant employees are earning 28% more per hour than in 1939, and we pay 5.4 times more in taxes than the total paid in dividends to our several thousand share- ,— holders. . DOMINION TEXTILE COMPANY LIMITED MONTREAL — CANADA R.C.A.F. In Alaska Area Ottawa, — A heavy westward move- ment of Canadian airmen was disclos- ed by Air Minister Power in a state- ment saying "bomber and fighter squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force are operating against the Jap- anese in the Alaskan area and that British Columbia air defences have been reinforced "considerably." Japs Sink Russian Ship Moscow, — A Japanese submarine torpedoed and sank the 4,761-ton Rus- sian merchant vessel Angarstroi on May 1 off the coast of japan, the Soviet Government charged in its first mention "of a sinking which the Jap- anese had blamed upon the United States. Jap Workers On Strike Jasper, Alta., — Japanese workers at two mountain road camps at Geikie, B.C., six miles west of here, have re- fused to work since Tuesday night, it was learned here. Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been sent to the scene. capital June 13 after carrying out its training here. Iceland Prepares For Raid Reykjavik, — Hoping a Nazi_ attack never comes but preparing for the worst, this capital city of Iceland is evacuating its children to the country- side by buses, trucks_ and cars. Sinkings Arouse Argentine Republic Buenos Aires, — The stormy battle over the Argentine Government's pol- icy of "prudent neutratily" was intensi- fied sharply when the Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution asking Foreign. Minister Enrique Ruiz Guin- azu -whether the time had not come to rupture relations with the Axis. The protests were made on account of the sinking of Argentine boats by the Nazis. ••••••••••••••.10 State Controls British Mines London, — The day of private own- ership of British coal royalties is gone. It was wiped out with the issuing of thousands of Government compensa- tion checks in favor of royalty ,holders and totaling £66,450,000 ($301,025,- 000). Henceforward the state owns coal royalties. PUBLIC SCHOOL SUMMER EXAMS (Continued from page one) Grade 3 to 4 Billie Bain; Betty Bell; Mary Bush- field; Grace Campbell; Jacquelyn Cur- rie; Graham Everick; Mary Finlay; Patricia Gallagher; John Hanna; Ron- aid Holman; Floyd Jenkins; Shirley Lockridge; Ruth Lucas; Barbara MacKay; Kenneth MacLean; Ray- mond 'Merkley; Sally Lou Mac,' William; Le Vern Newman; Marilyn Newman; Willard Platt; Dorothy. Sanderson; Joyce Sanderson; Jessie Scott; Robert .Sinnarnon; Claire Smith; Eileen Sparkes; Barbara Stain- ton; Maurice Stainton; Bervil Skinn; Mary lofting; Marjorie Tucker; Bil- lie. Waine, Velma Lennox, teacher, Grade 4 to 5 Bowman, Esther; Brophy, Des, mond; Brown, Joseph; Buckman, Alice; Chittick, Donna; Cleland, Mary Ann; Cowan, Maxine; Crawford, Mary; Cruickshank, Lois; Everick, Stewart; Gerrie Marion; Hayden, Lois; Henderson, Donald; Hilbert Ross; Hiseler, Stanley; Hopper, Don- ald; Hudson, Grace; Hudson, John; Irwin, Marion; Jarvis, Helen; Kress, Bobby, Lockridge, Billie; MacDonald, Donna; Martin, Lorna; Parish, Alice; Richey, Douglas; Riehl, Fred; Snarl- ing, Marie; Templeman, Barbara; Wells, Bennie; Willoughby, Bonnie. V. McLaughlin, teacher, Grade 5 to 6 Louise Benninger; Gwen Blatch- ford; Jack Brophy; Ernest Buckman; Joan Iittishfield; George Calvert; Ruth Canteleon; Panzie Champion; Bobbie Colborne; Marjorie Copeland; Jimmie Currie; Eleanor Deyell; Vivien Ern- est; Connie Fryfogle; Lorraine Hall; Wally Haselgrove; Jack Henderson; Joan Hiseler; Billie Johnston; Ruth Machan; Margaret MacDonald; Ro- land Martin; Billie Pollock; Douglas Snarling; Annie Waine; Allan Wild; Florence Willoughby; Hugh Young. ` Verne M. Walker, teacher. Grade 6 to 7 Adair, Jean; Angus, Fay; Baker, Gwendolyn; Bondi, Tresina; Bowman, Violet; Deyell, Jean; Everick, Irene; Gammage, George; Hingtson, Ken- neth; Hopper, Clare; Klein, Doris; Laidlaw, Alice; Lockridge, Lois; Lockridge, Ruth; MacLean, Gwen- dolyn; Montgomery, Donald; Mundy, Robert; Ridley, Audrey; Ross, Mary; Seddon Ralph; Seli, Wilfred; Shiell, Gladys; Stainton, Murray; Tomlinson, Helen; Wild, James; Williams, Gerald; Yeoman, Shirley. Norma Coutts, teacher. Grade.? to 8 Armitage, John; Arthur, Helen; Beninger, Jim; 'Burgman, Ruth; Cowan, Pauline; Dark, Wilma; Deyell, Madaline; Ernest Grant; Finlay, Bob- by; Fitzpatrick, Theresa; Foxton, Bar- bara; Hall, Jimmie; Harris, Florence; Henderson, Iona; Johnston, Ross; Lee, Charlie; Lockridge, Donna; MacKay, Allan; Newman, Barbara; Newman, Donald; Ohm, Rose; Sanderson, Bet- ty; Simmons, Allister; Smith, Flor- ence; Sturdy, Helen; Swanson, Gloria; Templeman, Edna; Town, George; Wall, Leslie Mae; Wild, Patricia; McPherson, Florence. D. M. Howell, teacher.