The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-05-27, Page 1WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 27th, 1943.
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BRIDGE. PLAYOFFS
HELD LAST WEEK
C. MacLean Wan The Laclie's
Cup And W, H. French, The Men's
The final meeting of the Wingham
Bridge Club for this season will be
:held on Thursday evening, The regu-
lar game will be played followed by a
social time and the presentation of
:prizes,
The playoffs were held on Monday
.and Thursday evenings last week,
'thirty-three boards being played both
evenings. Mrs, H. C. MacLean was
'the winner of the ladies section and
W. H. French won the men's cup for
:the fourth time. Playoff results were:
Ladies
1st, Mrs. H. C. MacLean, 87 points.
2nd, Mrs, R. S. Hetherington, 75
:pts. plus 3890.
3rd, Mrs. 0. Colborne, 75 pts. minus
2290.
4th, Mrs. H. Campbell, 69 points.
•5th, Mrs, 5. H. Crawford, 67.
6th, Mrs. A. R, DuVal, 061/2 .
7th, Mrs, G. H. Ross, 66.
8th, Mrs, G. Godldn, 63 plus 4080.
9th, Mrs. J. A. Wilson, 63 minus
1820.
10th, Miss N, Dinsley, 61.
11th, Miss Mary Johnston, 54.
12th, Mrs. D. B. Porter, 52,
Men
'1st, W. H, French, 84 points. ,
2nd, Jack. Mason, 741/2 points.
3rd, J, H. Crawford, 711/2 points
:minus .1080,
4th, W. W. Armstrong, 711/2 points
mints 2110.
'5th, J. A. Wilson, '70 plus 7680.
6th, D .Robb, 70 plus 6330.
7th, D. Kennedy, 68.
8th, A. R. DuVal, 651/2 .
9th, Geo. Williams, 63.
10th, Gordon MacKay, 581/2 ,
11th, Harry Green, 50,
12th, Bert Porter, 481/2 .
IsiEW HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHER ENGAGED
The Wingham High School Board
have engaged Miss Audrey Boe of To-
ronto as teacher for the school here.
filer duties to commence in September.
Miss Boe is a recent graduate of the
University of Toronto and the On-
tario College of Educatiqn. She will
teach English, History and Physical
Education.
She replaces Miss K. Wallace who
has resigned and who has been a popu-
lar member of the staff for the past
three years,
To Celebrate 100th. Birthday
Mr. Holmes of Toronto, father of
V. Holmes of Gorrie, will cel-
ebrate his 100th birthday on Saturday
next, May 29th, at his home in Tor-
onto. Mr. Holmes is a veteran of the
Fenian raids. He is enjoying. good
health for a man of his years and has
full use of all his facilities.
Institute Meets Friday
The May meeting of the Women's
Institute will be held in the Council
Chambers on Friday this week at 3
o'clock in the afternoon. The execu-
tive will be ,in charge. The roll call
will be answered by "How many
meetings have I attended". The
hostesses will be Mrs. S. Campbell,
Mrs, Gordon MacKay, Mrs. W. Mit-
chell, Mrs. John Kerr and Mrs. Tervit.
Received Master of Science Degree
Miss Edith Weir, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Weir, 6th. of Turn-
berry, who has been on a Fellowship
in Food Nutrition at Massachusetts
State College, graduated for her Mas-
ter of Science degree on Sunday, May
23rd. Miss Weir has accepted a posi-
tion in Penrislyvania State College,
Pennsylvania, where she will be en-
gaged in doing experimental work in
the Institute of Animal Nutrition.
DIST. INSTITUTES
TO HOLD ANNUALS
West Huron To Meet June 1st And
East Huron June 2nd
Next week the annual meeting of
the West Huron and the East Huron
Women's Institutes will be held. The
West Idttron District will meet in the
Ontario Street Church, Clinton, on
Tuesday, June 1st, The morning ses-
sesieft will commence at 9,45 o'clock
and the afternoon sesion at T.15.
The East Huron District will hold
their meeting at Wroxeter, on Wed-
neaday, June 2nd. Sessions are at
10 axe, and 1.30 p.m, At both diStrict
meetings the special speaker will be
Mrs. Clarence Hayes of Georgetown.
RED CROSS TO HOLD
TEA JUNE 3rd
Draw For Mink Scarf .Alae Shower
For Women On Active Service
Will Be Held
On Thursday afternoon, June 3, the
local Red Cross will hold a tea in the
Council Chamber, when the ticket will
be • drawn that wilt decide the lucky
person who is to receive the mink
scarf which has been given to the Red
Cross by the Laidlaui Fur Farm of
Wingham. There will be no admis-
sion fee to the tea, but instead, a
shower of articles for the use of the
women of the armed forces on active
service in Britain. These courageous
women, including some' of our Cana-
dians, have undertaken to do a man's
part in this war. Their sericevs in-
clude: manning defence guns on the
coasts of England; manipulating
search light batteries; operating anti-
aircraft guns; using field telephones in
all kinds of weather.
After these duties, the need for
toilet articles is great and this is where
the .women, here, at home can help.
The Red Cross have made chintz
toilet bags and will be filled and for-
warded at once, It is. hoped the re-
sponse will be generous. Tea served
from three till five o'clock. The art-
icles required include: tooth brush
and and paste or powder, toilet and laundry.
soap or flakes, kleenex, tape lines,
combs, hair nets, face powder, lip
sticks, bobby pins, hair pins, safety:
pins, straight pins, darning and sewing
needles, buttons, tape, mending cotton
and wool, elastic, cold cream in small
jars and wash cloths—nothing in glass
'bottles.
AUXILIARY HELD
SHOWER FOR BALE
Church Among New Canadians Was
Subject*
The Evening Auxiliary of the Wing=
ham United Church met on Tuesday
evening last week at the home,of Mrs.
T, L. Torrance; with Miss K. Wallace
in charge. Mrs. Geo, Howson gave a
reading and Miss Phyllis Johns led in
a responsive devotional service. Mrs.
C. Lloyd read an interesting account
of Christain Japanese in Canada. Miss
Betty Lewis favoured with a pleasing
solo.
Miss K, McGregor continued the
Study-Book' which dealt with the work
of the church among the New Canad-
ians. Mrs. W. S. Hall, the president,
conducted the business.
This meeting was also a shower for
the Missionary bale and many dainty
and useful gifts were added. At the
close a social hour was spent.
Dance Holmes' School
Monday, May 31st., Tiffin's Orches-
tra. Lunch serevd. Admission 25 cents.
Proceeds for Patriotic purposes.
Celebrated 87th. Birthday
Mrs. William Dawson, Stoner St.,
on Monday, May 24th., celebrated her
87th. birthday. Many called to extend
congratulations, Mrs. Dawson was in
fine spirits and during the past few
weeks did her spring house cleaning
so that all would be in order for her
birthday.
MISSION GROUP
HELD MEETING
St. Andrew's W. M. S. Give Presby-
terial Report
The May meeting of the Women's
Missionary Society of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian church was held on Wed-
nesday afternoon of last week. Mrs.
W. A, Russell, first vice-presiident,
was in the chair. The meeting opened
with the call/to worship and after the
singing of a hymn Mrs. E. R. Harri-
son gave the Scripture reading, psalm
145. Mrs, John Raby led ill prayer
from the Glad Tidings.
Mrs, P, D. King gave a papet from
the Devotional study book "The Stern
Face", width was based on psalm
34:16. The roll call was responded to
with a verse .of scripture. Mrs. Win.
Mitchell gave a paper from the study
book the writer giving a description
of Hong Kong.
Mrs. K. MacLean gave a report,
mentioning some of the high lights of
the Presbyterial meeting which had
been held the week previous. AMrs. H.
Aittliesmt then favoured with a solo,
"If Christ Should Come". The meet.
ing closed with a hymn and prayer by
Mrs. W. J. Henderson.
FEDERATION HOLDS
ANNUAL MEETING
W, L, (Nick) Whyte Of Seaforth
Heads Huron Federation Of
Agriculture
The annual reorganization meeting
of the Huron Federation of Agricul-
ture, held in Clinton on Tuesday eve-
ning, May 18th, was attended by an
enthusiastic and almost full attendance
as 33 of the 36 possible voting 'dele-
gates registered,
Officers elected for 1943 were:
President, W. L. Whyte, Seaforth;
vice-president, Harry Sturdy, of East
Wawanosh; secretary-treasurer, 'W. 3.
Dale, Cinton.
Following the election of officers a
very general discussion on matters
pertaining to federation interests was
held when the plans for the field day
and picnic, to be held in the Lions
Park, Seaforth, on Monday, June 7th,
were outlined in detail.
Other subjects tinder discussion
were. Regarding gasoline tax as it
concerns farmers; gasoline stations re-
maining open on Saturday nights to
9 p.m. In regard to this question, it
was announced that the Oil Controller
had agreed to permit this late closing
for five months of the year.
A resolution from the McKillop
unit requesting the Steel Controller to
take immediate action to see that steel
was made available for implements
needed on the farm for this year's
harvest, was passed, as it was pointed
out at the meeting that last year's hay
loaders arrived after the hay harvest
was all completed.
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
FINAL BRIDGE PARTY
The final party of the bridge and
euchre marathon which has been spon-
sored during the winter by the Wo-
men's Auxiliary to Wingham Hospital,
will be held in the Council Chamber
on Monday evening, May 31st, at 8
o'clock: Prizes for the season will be
awarded and •there will be prizes for
the evening's play. Everyone who has
participated in the games is invited.
A silvet collection will be taken and
lunch served.
Fractured Arm
PatSy Carmichael, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Hugh Carmichael, fell off a
neighbour's veranda Saturday evening
and fractured her left arm,
Taking Artillery Course
Lieuts. Jack McNab of Lucknow
and VV. B. McCool of town, members
of the 99th (Res.) Battery, R. C. A.,
are in Guelph this week attending an
artillery course.
Had 86th. Birthday
Mrs. L. H. Bosman had her 86th.
birthday on Monday, May 24th. She
appeared in very good health and en-
joyed meeting her friends throughout
the day. We extend congratulations
on behalf of the community.
Don Nasmith. Again Promoted
Friends of Don Nasmith will be
very happy to learn that he had been
promoted from the rank of Flying
Officer to Flight.Lieutenant. Don is
stationed at Trenton and is an instruc-
tor in the instructor's class. We ex-
tend congratulations on behalf of this
community,
Graduated From •Queen's University
Congratulations to Jack Gregory, B.
Sc., on his-graduation as a mechanical
Engineer from Queen's University,
Kington, having completed his four
years course there. Jack has enlisted
in the R. C. A. F., as an Aeronautical
Engineer. He will have the rank of a
Pilot Officer and commenced his
training on May 21st., at, Lachine,
Quebec. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. T. Gregory of Cookstown,
and the grandson of Mts. George Mas-
on of town,
Serious Fire Loss
Mr. Robert Douglas who farms on
Brussels road had a serious fire loss
when from some unknown cause his
barn was ocmpletely destroyed of
Thursday last. Mr. Douglas went in-
to the barn to put down hay when he
noticed flames coining from a part of
the barn formerly used as a hen house
where he had not been in for several
days, Neighbours gathered and sue-
teeded removing all animals, 160 hens
were destroyed with most of his imp-
lements, hay and grain. Aeroplanes
which happened to be in the district
circled the fire drawing attention of
many in the district who gave assist-
ante. We have not learned whether
Mr., Douglas intends rebuilding or riot,
GOFORTH AUXILIARY
HAD. FINE MEETING
Shower of Christmas Gifts For Wes,
tern Mission Received
The May meeting of the Goforth
Auxiliary of St, Andrew's Presbyter-
ian church was held on Tuesday even-
ing last week at the home of Miss
Kathleen Pringle with Mrs. H. L.
Sherbondy, the vice-president, in the
chair. The scroipture reading '"The
Story of Ruth" was taken by Mrs,
Geo. R. Scott and Mrs, S. Hare offer-
ed prayer. The didicatory prayer was
given by Mrs. G, E. Northwood. The
chapter from the study book "Healing
of the Nations" 'dealing with Mr, Van
Dusen's visit to the Netherland Mis-
sion' fields in the East prior to the
Madras conference in 1938. Miss
Mary King gave a chapter from the
book on the "Goforths in China."
A very successful shower of Christ-
mas gifts for the Western Missions
was received, The meeting closed with
a hymn and prayer by Mrs. Sher-
bondy. A social time and work per-
iod was held at the close of the meet-
ing,
DANCE AT THE
ROYAL T
Friday night to the Gorrie Orches-
tra and Jitney Dance Saturday night
to Carrother's Orchestra,
McDowell-McDowell
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alva
McDowell of East Wawanosh, was
the scene of a quiet, but pretty wed-
ding on Saturday, at 4 p. m., when
Rev. W. G. Rose, united in marriage
Ferne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Alva McDowell, and Harvey McDow-
ell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Mc-
Dowell. The bride was becomingly
attired in a street length dress of two
piece ensemble of princess blue silk
crepe, with white accessories with a
corsage of red roses. , Miss Norma
Nethery of Hamilton, was bridesmaid,
in pink silk jersey with white access-
ories' and corsage of pink roses.
Graeme McDowell, the groom's broth-
er, was best man. The brid e and
groom were married before a bank of
ferns, pink and white streamers and
spring flowers. The bride's mother
received her guests gowned in a two
piece blue flowered crepe. The groom's
mother wore navy sheer. The wed-
ding march was played by Miss Phy-
llis Cook. Following the ceremony,
sixteen guests sat down to the wed-
ding supper served by Miss Mildred
Thornton. The dining-room was very
beautifully decorated with pink and
white streamers and large 'wedding
bell and spring flowers. The bride's
table was centred with a lovely wed-
ding cake. The couple left for a
wedding trip to Niagara and district,
the bride travelling in a costume of
flowered silk jersey, with tweed coat
and matching accessories. On their
return they will reside on tthe groom's
farm on the 6th, con. of East Wawa-
nosh.
Gordon-McLean
The home of Mr, and Mrs. P. D.
McLean, East Wawanosh, was the
scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday
afternoon, May 22nd., when their
daughter, Donelda, became the bride
of William J. Gordon, No. 4, A, 0. S.,
Crumlin, son of Mr, Abram Gordon
and the late Mrs. Gordon of West
Meathe, Ireland, Rev, R. R, Gordon,
of London officiated and Mr. Clarion
Baker of Stouffville played the wed-
ding music. Given in marriage by her
father, the bride looked charming in
a floor length gown of white sheer
crepe over tafetta, fashioned with gold
embroidered yoke and bishop sleeves.
A sweetheart headdress held in place
a three-quarter veil of white net and
her bouquet was of roses and sweet
pees, The bride's sister, Miss Corinne
McLean, maid of honor, wore a blue
sheet crepe floor length gown, fashion-
ed in the same style as the bride's
with blue shoulder veil caught with
tiny roses, She also carried roses and
Meet peas. The groom was attended
by Mr. William Isaac of Barrie.
Following the ceremony a wedding
dinner was served at a table beautiful-
ly decorated in a pink and white color
scheme ,and centred with the cake of
the bride and groom. Later the happy
couple left on a wedding trip to Mus-
koka and Eastern Ontario, the bride
travelling in a beige redingote with
brown accessories. On their return
they will reside in London.
CELEBRATED THEIR
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr, and Mrs. Nathaniel Bolt of East
'Wawanosh 50 Years Married on
May 24th.
On behalf of the people of this com-
munity we extend congratulations to
Mr. and ,Mrs, Nathaniel Bolt, 9th, con-
cession of East Wawanosh, who on
Monday were 50 years married. The
celebration was held on Sunday, May
23rd, so that the family could all at-
tend. The celebration took the form
of a family gathering and a dinner
party. Many friiends called to wish
them many more years of happiness
together.
Mr. and Mrs. Bolt were married in
Brussels, May 24th., 1893, by the Rev.
Richard Paul. They lived in Turn-
berry the first fourteen years of their
married life moving to East Wawa-
nosh in 1907. Mr. Bolt is in his 73rd,
year and he was born in Turnberry,
near Wroxeter. Mrs. Bolt, the former
Elizabeth Akey, was born in the state
of New York but lived in Winhgam
and Chesley prior to her marriage.
She is in her 72nd, year.
They have six daughters and all
were home for the celebration, Mrs.
Milton (Olive) Bruce, Wallaceburg;
Mrs. Gordon (Lily) Moore, Acton;
Mrs. John (Annie) Purdon, White-
church; Mrs. Jean Fox, London; Mrs.
Alf. (Mary) Mitchell, Acton; Mrs.
, at home. One
son, William, passed on in
Harold (Zorn) Cook
1928, fol-
lowing an accident at the GunSonola
factory in Wingham,
NOT MUCH SEEDING
DONE ABOUT HERE
Wet Weather Puts Damper On Farm
Operations
As we write this article the sun is
shining brightly and.' here's hoping
that this condition remains for the
next two weeks so that seeding and
other farm work, that should have
been completed by now, can get under-
way.
It is generally reported by the
farmers of this district that they have
little, and some, no seeding done as
we write this article. The sun during
the past two weeks-has only appeared
for very short periods and then it rains
again, Even gardens in town are not
as a general rule, been planted as yet.
In talking to some of the old timers
they tell us that they can recall other
late seasons and some that produced
fair crops. Let us hope that this will
be a similar year as if ever crops
were needed it is this year.
Brother Suffered Stroke
On Tuesday Mrs, Wm. Dawson,
Shuter Street, received word that her
brother, Dr. Albert Logan, Orange,
New Jersey, had suffreed a stroke
and is confined to hospital.
Passes On Years' Work
The -following students of the
Normal School, Stratford, of this dis-
trict passed on their work during the
year: Isabella McGill, R,R. No. 3,
Blyth; Ferne Twaniley, R.R. No. 7,
Lucknow; Cora Shannon, R.R. No. 3,
Clifford.
RATION COUPONS
Here are the dates when ration
coupons become valid and expire:
Butter ,6, 7, 8, 9, 10 11 now valid,
expire May 31; Nos. 12 and 13 valid
May 27.
Sugar 1 to 6 valid (no expiry date).
Nos., 7 and 8 valid May 27, Blue
coupon No. 1 for sugar for rhubarb
expires May 31, Canning sugar cou-
pons are valid June 1 (they will be
mailed to you), each person entitled to
11 pounds but will be lowest multiple
of 5. Example; 2 people would be en-
titled to 22 pounds, they get 20; three
people would be entitled to 33 pounds,
they get 30; four people entitled to 44
pounds, they get 40; five people en-
titled to 55 pounds, they get 55
Pounds; six people entitled to 66
Pounds, they get 65 pounds; etc.
Tea and coffee, 1 to 6 now valid,
(no expiry date); Nos. 7 and 8 valid
May 27.
Meat rationing goes into effect May
27. Brown Spare "A" coupons to be
used. The first pair of these coupons
become valid May 27. Another pair
will become valid each succeeding
Thursday, Coupons becoming good
hefote the 156 of a month expire at
the end of that month. Coupons be-
coming good on or after the 15th of
a month expire at the end of the fol-
lowing month. See advertisement on
page four.
TENNIS CLUB PLAN
FOR SEASONS PLAY
Officers and Committees Were ,
Elected
Wingham Tennis enthusiasts met
last Friday to make plans for the 1943,
season, In spite of a wet and cold
early season and the fact that the Ten--
Club has been more seriously af-
fected than any other local organiza-
tion by enlistments the 1942 member-
ship fees were sufficient to look after
eurent expenditures and to reduce the
mortgage by .$50,00. For 1943 the
financial objective is definitely _set, It
is to completely eliminate the mort-
gage. With this aim in view a cam-
paign is being undertaken at once to
contact not only currently active play-
ers but members of recent years not
now associated with the club. The
courts lighting and equipment cost
approximately $1200.00 and this im-
pressive debt has been whittled down
to a $50.00 balance. For the present
limited prospective membership the
balance is big enough and it is hoped
that tennis fans and players past and
present will chip in when given this
opportunity.
At the organization meeting sec'y-
treas. G. W. Tiffini presented minutes
of 1942 annual meeting and reports of
1942 season activities and finances.
1943 officers were elected as fol-
lows:
President—Mrs, J. R. M. Spittal
Vice-Pres.—Miss Mary King
.Seey-Treas.—G, W. Tiffin
Membership Committee—John P.
McKibbon, Dorothy Hamilton, Jean
Northorp.
Tournament and Social Committee—
Allan Williams, Verne Walker, Lillian
Fuller, Bud Cruikshank,
HURON LOAN TOTAL
IS NOW $3,229,500
County Raised 106.2 Per Cent Of Its
Quota
When all the returns of the Victory
Loan for Huron County were tabulat-
ed the subscriptions totaled $3,229;500
or 106.2 per cent of the objective.
This figure is $61,100 greater than we
reported last week. The final results
by districts are as follows: '
District Subscriptions % of quota
Howick $ 246,650 129
Blyth 46,800 120
Hensall, Hay E 115,950 119.5
Clinton 200,900 115,4
Seaforth 183,650 114
Hullett 114,000 114
Burned Hand
Mrs. Wilford King had the misfor-
tune to badly burn her hand while
preparing dinner in her home, at
Gorrie, on Sunday night, when her
sleeve ;caught the back of a chair
and spilling the bowl of gravy which
she was carrying over her hand, The
burn was quite sever and her friends
wish. her a speedy recovery.
Attended Graduation
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rae, also Mr.
and Mrs. W. W. Gurney were in Tor-
onto last week to attend the gradua-
tion exercises of Toronto General
Hospital, Miss Betty Rae was a mem-
ber of the graduating class.
Calvin Anniversary services
Anniversary services will be held in
Calvin Presbyterian church, East Wa-
wanosh, on Sunday, June 6th. Rev.
A. H.' Wilson. will conduct services at
11a, in, and 7.30 p. nt,
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs, A. B, Clark of Hensall
wish to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Mary, to L. C.
Keith Buchanan, No, 8, F. I. S., Arn-
prior, Ontario, son of Mr. Wm, Buch-
anan and the late Mrs. Buchanan of
Hensall. The marriage will take place
Carly June.
FEDERATION HELD
ANNUAL BANQUET
Second Annual Gathering Of East
Wawanosh Federation Waa Marked
Success
Two East Wawanosh Eoya
Scott and Eldon Stoltz Were Spec-
ial _$peaker4
Speaking at the annual banquet of
the East Wawanosh Federation of Ag,"
riculture im Belgrave on Monday night,,
R. J, Scott, president of the United
Farmers Co-Operative of Ontario and
a director of the Federation of Agric-
ulture said the farmers have two choic,
es: One-Individual agriculture, lacking
in co-operation, carry on as we have
been for the past thirty years, This,
is a peasant agriculture and this is
'not good enough for this country, he
declared. Secondly- Commercial ag-
riculture, organized as completely and
efficiently as any other industry.. We
must -have men of agriculture say "We
believe in organized agriculture" then
we will have an invigorating dynamic
industry. We must be completely or-
ganized to compete to-day or be not
organized at all, he declared.
Farm people can find a group of
men who will look after their inter-
ests with sincerity and success but if
we are to do this we must have organ-
ization, Will the people who control
price policy to-day have price control
after the war? The farmers took the,
drop after the last war, he said, We
know now, he said price levels can be
maintained in an economy. We want
organized agriculture in an organized.
world. The best land in the West and
in Ontario is passing into the hands of
those who do not speak English. If
the Anglo-Saxon is to stay on the
farm we must underwrite agriculture
in regard to the National policy. You
have here assemblance of organiza-
tion moving year by year further along
the road to deal with farm problems.
Mr. Scott urged that a canvas be
conducted as soon as possible to get
farmers to sign up for a fifth of a mill
to the Federation, He told of serious
coal situation stating that the people
will have to get by this winter with
one half the coal of last year. He
explained the present beef policy. The
ceiling price will be the floor price.
'fhey will drop the floor price on
August 16th, $1.00 per hundred then
$1.25 in September this will remain
until December 'then V 50 cent stages
it will raise each month to the level of
May this year.
The other guest speaker, also an
East Wawanosh boy, Eldon Stoltz,
Live stock Editor of the Farmers
Magazine, said there was no subject
of more importance to the farmer than
th e Federation of Agriculture. In
these days things are happening very
fast .and on account of this there are
many remediies springing tip and we
can only listen to what is said and do
our own thinking. When we think we
have a problem solved another opens
up and there is no way to solve than_
except by hard thinking like this
is doing here. Then by hard
work carry out the plan that is•sound-
ly thought out, Why are we so sure
that we will have a better world after
the war, he asked? If it is going to be
better the government must find mar-
kets, employment for labour, raise the
standard of living and have no more
poverty in old age. We are the Gov-
ernment and we must bring about the
reforms we want, he declared. As
individuals we are not very import-
ant but as farm organizations we ex-
ert great influence. One group may
be able to bind themselves to-gether
so that they could do what they want.
We might be able to do it but it would
not be permanent. We need co-oper-
ation and more co-operation and
this co-operation must go beyond our
own group. with others that will work
toward the same end, What are we
going to do about feeding the peoples
of other countries after the war? We
must do it from humanitarian reasons.
as we cannot stand and see them
stare while we have plenty. There
are selfish reasons as well, to stop an-
archy, pestilence, disease, etc. He told
of a bad condition, a slum condition
in a farming community and said we
can Mistreat the land for awhile but
it will have the last word.
For a better Canada, a bettor world,
Mr. Stoltz said, agriculture, labour,
industry, capital and government will
have to sit down to-gether and make
a workable plan for Canada, not just
one group. We want a better world, a
better Canada and we will -not get it
if we build on selfishness after the
war. If we do not bring other nat.
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