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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-03-11, Page 3THREE WE 'ARE PAYING 31/2 % ON FIVE YEAR GUARANTEED. TRUST CERTIFICATES ISSUED IN ANY A M 0 U T 'An. ideal authorized investment for Individuals, companies, con tory hoards, executors arid other trustees. $TERIARG TRUSTS ceopoomries $7, PAY St. tOttaNtes P TANT NOTICE TO ALL HOLDERS OF SLAUGHTER PERMITS and of LICENCES TO SLAUGHTER HOGS Because of the urgent need of securing the quantities of BACON and other PORK PRODUCTS necessary to meet the wartime re- quirements of the United Kingdom, and the consequent necessity of curtailing slaughter for domestic use in Canada. the following,action has been taken under a new Order of THE BACON BOARD, concurred in by THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD. ON AND AFTER MARCH 1st, 1943 . . . Persons not already licensed to slaughter hogs under previous orders of THE BACON BOARD, but bolding slaughter permits from THE' WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD, shall not exceed 75% of their 1941 average weekly number of hogs, slaughtered by or for them for sale or further processing in Canada, (See following paragraphs, for further explanation regarding areas concerned.) THIS ORDER APPLIES . . to all who hold slaughter permits from THE WARTIME PRICE'S AND TRADE BOARD and who are located in what is generally known as Old Ontario: to all those holding such permits and located in or slaughtering for sale in any town or city with a population of over 5,goo in the Maritimes, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, and that part of British Colombia known as greater Vancouver, THIS ORDER DOES NOT APPLY . . to holders of slaughter permits in any part of what is generally known as Hew or Northern Ontario, or British Columbia excepting, the greater Vanconrer area. . it does not apply to farmers slaughtering hogs for consumption on their own farms only. (These do not require slaughter permits and are not subject to this new Order.) Persons already' licensed to slaughter hogs under previous Orders of THE BACON' OARD Will continue operations tinder their present Status. That is, they are still restricted to 50% of their 1940 weekly average for distribution or salt in Canada, -.".-r• It ;•• -^7 ,C0r-,- • Thursday, March lith„ 1943. ADVANCE-TIME$ 0”0.11111.041M0•3001.11•000, World Wide News In Brief Form , .....4111M0411WOMMIKWINM01111M104101111110•11111.111.0 • Just imagine what it would be like if there were no Red Cross. In times of war there would be no way of knowing what had happened to men missing in. battle . . . no way of telling men in enemy prison camps that they were remembered by loved ones at home. THE CANADIAN RED CROSS NEEDS $10,000,000 FOR 1943 . OPEN YOUR PURSE..., NOW! So that there will be no "forgotten men" among Canadians captured by the enemy, the Canadian Red Cross ships thousands of parcels overseas every week. Each parcel contains nourishing food and tasty comforts needed by men to whom the barest necessities have become luxuries. These messengers from "home" relieve the loneliness, the con- finement, the monotony of prison camp routine. Each parcel costs $2.50 . more than ever are needed this year. How many will you send? Building Many Landing Boats Washington, — Production of 150 warships and 1,400 navy airplanes in February was reported by Navy Sec- retary Knox who also told of a new type of ship to combat submarines. In addition to the 150 warships, Knox said at a press. conference, more than 700 landing barges were completed last month, Nazi Navy At Trondheim London,—London newspapers pub- lished dispatches from neutral sources saying a powerful concentration of German .warships, assembled iii the Trondheim area of Norway, has been carrying out exercises. The article led to immediate' conjecture that the Nazi navy, changing its tactics as' a result of a change in, command, may be pre- paring for an attempt to burst out into the North Atlantic and 'p'rey on the supply route to Russia. Nazis Rush French Defences London, — Fighting French auth- orities Aid the Germans are rushing construction of defences in a zone be- tween the region of Soissons and Compiegne, at the confluence of the Oise and Ainse rivers 80 miles inland from the English Channel. Ontario Accepts Liquor Ruling Toronto,—Premier Gordon D. Con- ant announced that Ontario has ac- cepted an offer, made this week by the DominiOn Government, guarantee- ing liquor revenues on the basis of the year ended June 30, 1942, if provinces raised retail spirit prices sufficient to absorb a new $2-a-gallon federal tax. Mop Up Jap Lifeboats Allied Headquarters In Australia— Straggler group of the 15,000 Japanese troops spilled into. the Bismarck Sea by the sinking of a 22-ship convoy have been searched out bobbing on the sea in lifeboats and mopped up by Allied planes, the high command an- nounced. The convoy of 10 warships and 12 transports was sunk in a three- day attack, beginning Tuesday, as the Japanese sought to send badly needed reinforcements to its garrison at Lae, New Guinea. Committee To Study Social Insurance Ottawa, — The House of Commons approved without divison - a motion to set up a House committee to study a plan of social insurance. Approval followed debate '.participated in by in by more than a score of members and concluded by , Prime_ Minister Mackenzie King who said that if an amendment to the British North America Act were held necessary to make the schenie effective it could be obtained (luckily from the British Parliament. Closer Check On Shelters London, Two constables were as- signed to' the entrances ,of all dap subway shelters and other precautions were announced as 'officials investigat- ed the London shelter disaster Wed- nesday night in which 178 persons Were suffocated or ,drushed to death and at least 60 others injured during a German air raid, Horse Meat May 1st At. Detroit Detroit, — Detroiters will get an opportunity to decide whether they like horse meat when the United States Horge Meat Co., which will be oper- ated wteIusively for the sale of horse illtat, opens for business Saturday. ivtax Pineman, Who heads the business .• , Canadian Corvette Sunk Another Canadian Corvette has been sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the Weyburn and the commander, of the vessel and 7 of the crew were lost. When the Lunnenberg was sunk the loss of life was 38. It is thought - that the Weyburn was the victim of a single torpedo, Says China Must Fight On Washington, — "Increa'sed aid to China is a live topic in Washington but the general opinion in well-inform- ed circles is that China must hold on until the Burma Road is reopened by Allied forces before there can be any 'major change in the flow of munitions reaching the . armies of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. Says St. Lawrence Sinkings' 30 Quebeci Onesime' Gagnon told members of the Quebec Legislative Assembly that "not 20 but upwards of 30 ships were 'sunk in the St. Law- rence River and in the +Gulf of St. Lawrence last summer." 11-lis figures were denied by Naval Minister Mac- Donald, Political Situation At Ottawa Ottawa, — There is both a parlia- mentary and a political situation in Ottawa this session: The parliament- ary angle has to do with billions being spent on war and the inordinate num- ber of inotiries being set afoot and curiosity of what will come out of them and When. The political situ- ation hitrges largely an Ontario, the upheaval in the Government there and what effect the new order will pro- duce upon relations with Ottawa and the federal political outlook, as provincial treasurer was the sub- ject of speculation at Queen's Park. One Toronto paper said that "one who is mentioned as possibly preparing to resign" is Mines Minister Robert Laurier, M.L.A. for Ottawa East. Mr. Laurier ,has denied be will resign. Britain Has Lest 416 Warships London, Britain has lost 416 war- ships since the start of the war, Lord B'runtisfield, parliamentary secretary to the .admiralty, told the House of Lords in reply to a question, Recall- ing the statement of A. V. Alexander, firSt lord of the admiralty, that the Royal Navy is much stronger than a year ago, Lord Bruntisfield gave this breakdown of Britain's naval losses, Canadian Coast Ready For Alert Halifax, — Overseas warnings that the Germans are looking for new ad- ventures to offset Russian reverses have resulted in "an increased watch being maintained day and, night on the skies over the area," according to a release issued today by the Atlantic command's public relations branch. King Part Time War Worker London, — The King has become a part time worker in a war factory, standing at a bench two evenings a week turning out precision parts for R,A.F, guns, it was disclosed, Fellow' workers sap he "eloCks in" regularly ,at 6 p.m., wearing overalls, and leaves about 8.80.p.m. His foreman said. he "clever with his hands and the use of precision tools," Senators Fire Back At Critics Ottawa, — Senators took occasion to reply to recent attacks on the Sen- ate and to defend the functions and activities of the Upper House, The supremacy of Parliament was being challenged at this time, said Senator Norman P. Lambert (Lib., Ontario), and it might well be within the power of the Senate to "constitute itself the sponsor and guardian of democracy in this country." It might be a More powerful factor in this soli than the House of Commons. Cost Of Living Down Slightly Ottawa, — A drop of one-fifth of a point in the official cost-of-living in- dex from January 1 to February 1 was reported by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. 'If the February 1'level is maintained for two months, the result will be, a drop of 25 cents or of one per cent in cost-of-living bonuses now being paid to workers in ..most Can- adian industries, Next date for re- vision of bonus payments is May' 15, on the basis of the index for April 1. May Discuss Refugee Aid Program Washington, — The United States has proposed that a conference be held in Ottawa soon to plan international action for the alleviation of policical refugees and persecuted peoples, chief- ly from Europe, it was disclosed here by Sumner Welles, under-secretarp of state. Ship Tonnage SloWly Gaining Washington, — The United Nations are building merchant ships faster than U-boats are sinking them, 'but the rate of increase is so slow that it is acting as a heavy brake on Allied mil- „itary operations throughout the world, Sir Arthur Salter, head of the British shipping- mission in Washington, said. EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL Owing to the stormy weather and impassible roads the February meeting was cancelled, Council convening on March 2nd, with the members inat- tendance, the Reeve presiding. Min- utes of previous meeting were read and approved on motion of Couns. Black and McDowell, Communications from the Ont. Good R6ads Assoc., the As- sociation of Assessing Officers, the Sick Children's Hospital asking for a grant in aid of that institution, the Canadian Aid to Russia Fund re sup- plying clothing to destitute Russians, the County Treasurer with a list of properties liable to be sold for taxes owing in 1940, were ordered,filed, The County Clerk wrote stating that trees for planting would be available this season, and any ratepayer wishing to avail himself of this opportunity can notify any member of Cohneil or the Clerk forthwith when these 'trees will be supplied without charge at distri- buting plaees in convenient centres, Five dollars as formerly, was voted as a grata to Auburn Library, The treasurer reported being in 'receipt of a cheque for $1,848,89 being subsidy on road expenditures last season, The auditor presented his report for 1942, the same showing total receipts of $85,208.98 with an expenditure the same period of $20,619.24; $2,000 having also been. invested in Victory Bonds, leaving a balance at the end of the year of $8,524,74, Assets are placed at $11,140.50 with liabilities in- ;eluding a loan of $600,00 since re- deemed at $2,258.06, This report was, accepted Ou motion of Beecroft and. iUddy, The Coiled tor'$: time for collecting balance of 'a A. C. Adams, Wingham, or W. T. Sillick, Teeswater. taxes was extended to April 6. A number of small acounts amount- ing to $99.41 were ordered pair, after which Council adjourned to meet again on April 6th. A, PORTERFIELD, clerk, TURNBERRY COUNCIL Time For 1942 Roll Extended To April The minutes of Council Meeting held in Bluevale Ont., March 1st, 1943, ,Members all present. Moved by Fischer and King that the minutes of last meeting be adopt- ed as read, Carried. The following letters were received and read: J., H. Wylie, Wrozeter; Dept. of Highways, Toronto; Dept. of Edu- cation, Toronto; Dept. of Health, To- ronto; Salvation Army, London; Let- ters received from men on Active Service who have received pen and pencil sets, Jack Orvis; and Russel Holmes. Moved by King and Breckenridge that By-Law No, 5, 1943 be passed appointing the following pound keep- ers for year 1943: S. G, Cleghorn, Jno, Tervit, C J. Higgins, Jno. McK'ague, Gordon Wray, Ed. B. Jenkins, Leslie Douglass, Jno, Kirton, H. Gilmour, Jno, Mundell, Mrs. W. Walker, Wrri. M Curie, Thos. Appleby, R. A. Mc- Naughton, Carried. , Moved by King and Fischer that By-Law No. 6, 1943 be passed ap- pointing following fence viewers for year 1943: M. Schiestal, I. J. Wright, Ross King, Eldred Nichol, Jos. Bailey, Leslie Douglas, Win. A. McGill, Wm. Bolt, Harvey Timm, R. A. Campbell. Carried, Moved by Porter and, Fischer that we .extend the time for Collector return Roll of 1042 to 5th April 1043. Carried, 4 The following accounts were paid: Road list $94.10; Sundry $20,66„ Moved by King and Breckenridge that we adjourn to meet at Bluevale April 5th, 1948 at 1 p.m.- Carried, W. R. .CRIJIKSHANIc,. Clerk. HAROLD MOFFAT,. Reeve, DONNYBROOK Corp, Melvin Craig and Pte. Melvin Craig of London, wore home on week- end leave. • • Mrs. Graham \Chamney and little sort of Listowel, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R, Chanmey, Mrs. Ingleman and Miss Dunkie have returned to their home near Guelph, after visiting with the form- er's sister, Mrs, Jefferson Sr, Pte, Earl Leddy of Camp ,Borden, spent the week-end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joe Leddy. The St, Augustine Women's insti- tette met on Wednesday afternoon at. the home of Mrs. David charriney and despite the extremely cold weather there were eleven ladies present; let- ters of appreciatoin were read front the boys overseas who had received the parcels sent at Christmas, The Roll Call was answered by paying one cent for each letter of your name. The president reported on the generous response to the recent appeal for toilet articles for women in service overseas, these were forwarded to the Red Cross Socieity at Dungannon, Mrs. Craig favoured with sonic instrumental mus- ic. Readings were given by Mrs. D. Chamney, Mrs. Arnold Craig, Mrs. Clarence Chamney and Mrs, Mark Armstrong. During. the afternoon a quilt was completed for the Red Cross. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. ST. HELENS All the ladies of the community are invited to aid in the Shower for Wo- men in Service in Britain `and for the Mother's of Britain. Toilet articles of all kinds and articles for sewing kits are among the articles required. Cash donations will be gladly received. Mrs, W. Miller is the Red Cross convenor, or donations may he left at the store. OK OUT FOR YOUR, LIVER! Buck it up right now Your ' iver is the largest organ in your body and feel like anew PerS0111 and most important to your health, It Pours out, bile to digest food, gets rid of waste, supplies neW energy, allows proper nourishment to reach cfYozdrehdclgoOocnodsmo.ppoW:teehiapms):00yomoru4rIcihvienroteletiticieoccnteyyluocradbnepi work properly. 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Elliott Roosevelt, answering an attack on the war record of his brothers, asked that their critic "layoff' and declared that "for God's sake, let us fight without being stabbed in the back for the sake of politics," tatttlet, May Polo TOtontel, .4.- Possibility of further resignations from the Ontario Cabinet following. that ,of Attelvdit ,P; Hepburn Approved and Concurred D. Gordon, Chairman, The Wartime Prices and Trade floard. •The March meeting of the. Women's institute was held in the community hall on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Gordon McPherson presiding and with 16 ladies present. Thanks for Christ- mas parcels were received from Lorne Snell, George McQuillin, Allan Dor- nin and Harold Humphrep. It was agreed to send $5 to the Russian Re, lief and $5 to the 'Red Cross and to • have a shower for the Women in the Services and for the Mother's in Brit- ain, Friday, March 19 was.- set fOr the quilting. Mrs, Will Rutherford favoured with a piano solo, The topic on Canada and the Farm was taken by Mrs. Gordon. Mrs. Rice sang a solo, At the conclusion lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. W, Rutherford, Mrs, W. A. Humphrey and. Mrs. Lorne Woods. Lance Corporal Angus McDonald is home on leave from Petawawa. Allan Miller and Murray Taylor of Port Albert were home for the week, end. Mr. Tom Todd attended the annual Stock Show at Chicago last week and disposed of a Poll Angus ;heifer, Approved: G. Taggart, Chairman, Time Bacon Board.