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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-12-09, Page 5ere With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter News, Single Copies Viva Cente WINGHAIVI, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1943 Subscriptions $0,00 Per Year. pms111401.16orowenlmvon44.1, -LETTER FROM OVERSEAS Lloyd Carter In Airgraph To His Parents Says Spirit of English, Wonderful On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. George ,,garter received an airg-raph from their son Lloyd, who recently arrived in England. This is what he had to say. You will I hope by this time have received my wire telling you I am safe and enjoying the best of health. I was seasick as was only natural, I think I am going to like it over here very much from what I have seen. Things are far different from what I expected them to be. There are a great many things changed since you left here. I am going to look up uncle Bill and Fred as soon as pos- sible. I have gotten onto the English ;money very well. The spirit of hire people over here is wonderful. You sure need to come over here to find out jest how they have taken every- thing in their stride. Dave Murray and T met the second day I was here. I am going to see Jim Lee to-night , and the rest of the boys he is with, We are not too bad off over here and I think I ant going to make out O.K. I hope things are well with both of you. I am going to write to the rest of them soon, Love, Lloyd. BELGRAVE L. 0. L. ELECT OFFICERS At the annual meeting of the Bel- grave Loyal Orange Lodge the follow- ing officers were elected: W,M.--W, Mason, D.M.-A. Bruce, Chaplain-S. McBurney. Rec. Sec'y.-D. Deacon. Fin. Sec'y.-W. Bnydges. Treas.-H. Irwin. 1st Lecturer-G. Johnston. 2nd Lecturer-j. Taylor, Marshall-H, Deacon, Tyler-A. Gower, Committee-J. Taylor, C, R. Coul- tes, R. Chamney, J. E. McCallum, J. F. 'McCallum. BRIDGE CLUB Eight and a half tables took part in the play at the Wingham Bridge Club on Thursday evening last week. The results were: North and South--1st., Mrs, A. E. VanStone and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington; 2nd,, Geo. Williams and C. H. McAvoy; 3rd,, Miss M. John- son and H. L, Sherbondy; 4th., Mrs. V. A. Parker and Bert Porter. East and West-1st., W. W, Armstrong and J. H, Crawford; 2nd., Mrs. A. R. DuVal and C. G. Gammage; 3rd., Mrs, . H. C. MacLean and Gordon MacKay.; 4th., Miss V. Dinsley and Mrs, C. 1G. Gammage. Promoted to Flying Officer Mr. and Mrs. William Reid, receiv- ed a cable from their son Scott, stat- ing that he had been promoted to the rank of Flying Officer. Scott is now stationed in Scotland and was coms itassioned a Pilot Officer on his graduation from Clinton Radio.School, His friends here will be very pleased that he has ,received such recognition, ELECTION RESULTS Blyth Council (four elected) --- Harold Vodderi, 181; Armand Kernick, 175; 'Emerson Wright, 160; Franklin Bain- ton, 149; Herbert Dexter, 146; Lorne Scrimegour, 129, Kincardine Council (six elected) - A. McGaw, 80; David Kennedy, 337; M. L. (Tory) Gregg, 331i Albert Maynard, 298; Herbert Bagehaw, 253; Mathe- son McGaw, 252; john Stanbury, 222; W Watson, 162. P,U,C, (two elected) W> J. Geddes 381; Wesley Clarke, 236; J, Watson, 210; Charles g, Hewitt, 194. Goderich ,Deputy Reeve---D. D. ;Mooney, 668; W, C, Attridge, 350. Council (six elected)-George Mae- Ewan/ 697; R, 0, Sanderson, 627; Alex Butler, 616; 3, E. aluckins, 611; S. H, Prevett, ,666; H, D. Brown, 682; David Sproul, 472. Httllett In the three-cornered ballet battle for the rdeveship of Huliett Township John Armstrong defeated. George Brown and tra. kapson,, The count wa$: Armstrong, 20; nemptni, 101 slid no.psort, 1.04, Another nomination will have to be held ikt tittliett as only three qualified s councillors , instead d four, ATTENDANCE RECORD AT, HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT Fine Program Presented By' The Students Was Appreciated by Large Gatherings Both Evenings' • Once again the students of the Wingham High School • scored a triumph with their presentions at the Commencement Exercises which were held on Thursday and Friday even- ings in the town hall. The attendance this year set a reeord as it was the largest in the history of these open literary meetings. The pupils are to be congratulated on their splendid efforts and the teachers commended for the fine instruction they gave, The exercises were held under great difficulty as. the flu not only played hob with the practices but caused some to drop out on Friday night, Miss McGregor took a students place in the play. Mr. W. H. French, a member of the High School Board, was the chairman on Thursday evening. Capt. W. J. Adams, the chairman of the Board was indisposed. Mr. French also made the presentation of the cash prizes and diplomas, Other members of the Board took part, W. J. Henderson. presented the scholarships, Dr. iGeo. Ross, the Field Day Athletic Awards and Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, the Shields. On Friday night Mr. W. S. Hall, the principal of the school, was chair- man. Jim 'Coulter gave the Valedic- tory address which is reported in full at the end of the article. The Play "Trial by Moonlight", by John Kirkpatrick. was very humorous and the caste, despite colds and flu from which several .of them suffered, played, their parts in excellent manner. The characters were: George Cope- land, as Jerry Dennison; Beth Brydg- es, as Angela Beemis; Elizabeth Hare, as Mrs. Bemis; John Armitage, as a bellboy; Mildred Fitzpatrick, as Mad- ame d' Hervilly; Donald Hoffman, as Phil Charters; Grace Parker, as Elsie. The Pageant of Conquered 'Nations was most interesting. It depicted Poland, France, ,Norway, Holland, Belgium, Czech° Slovakia, Yugoslavia, Denmark, Greece, The narrator was Bill Galbraith. Leslie,Mae Wall gave a piano solo "Valse in C sharp Minor" by Chopin, in the Polish presentation. "Solveig's Song" was a Solo by Betty Lewis re Norway. In the Yugoslavia section there was boys' trio by Grant Ernest, Tom Lockridge,.Jim. Beninger. During'the Epilogue, Dorothy Hamil- ton, Jean Stewart, Elizabeth Hare sang "Lift Thine Eyes" and the Mid- dle and Upper school sang "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "March On, United Nations." The lower school sang the other choruses, The accompanists were Leslie Mae Wall and Jim Hall, Piano selections were given by' Barbara Ross, Leslie Mae Wall, Tommie Lockridge and Jim Hall. (Continued on page six) A' Reminder Wingham stores are open all day Wednesdays during December.. The usual half holiday is dispensed with until the New Year when they will be resumed: Suffered Heart Attack Mr, George Williams suffered a heart attack over the week-end. It is expected that following a few days rest he will be back at his business, Mrs, Williams and Mrs. W. B, Me- Cool are at present attending to the store. George's friends will wish him a speedy recovery. Was On Torpedoed Ship X Mrs, Graham Chamney of town has .received word that her husband has arrived in Italy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Chamney of East Wawanosh, On his way' to _Italy lie had an experience that he will never forget as he was on a boat that was torpedoed and lost all his personal effecte.eja Burglars toot Bayfield Cottages Provincial police are investigating break-ins at 22 cottages in the Bay- field district, the largest number of burglaries eominitted in the history of the ,steritner resort, Preliminary in- vestigation indicates that two Indian transients are responsible. Majority of the 'cottages had been closed for the winter and entry was gained by smashing Wihdows, In most of the cottages, furniture and dishes had been smashed and furnishings scattered on the floors, it is not known if any- thing •was stolen. Police said 'the thieves apparently had lived in one of the cottages for several days. FORMER RESIDENTS MARK ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Goodyear Cele- brated. Their 60th Wedding Anniversary On' behalf of the citizens of this community we extend congratulaions to Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Goodyear of London who on Sunday, December 5th, quietly celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Goodyear were residents of Wingham about ten years ago, coming here from London. After a stay of about a year they returned to, the Forest City. , Mr, and Mrs, Omar Haselgrove, Wally and Claudia, attended the cele- bration. They have five children, four daugh- ters and one son, (Clara) Mrs. Allan Richardson, Strathroy; (Nellie), Mrs. Fred , McAlpine, Wapella, Sash.; (Anne), Mrs. Lorne Richardson, of Strathroy'; Perc of Vanguard, -Sask.; and Mrs. Omar Haselgrcive of Wing- ham. They have sixteen grandchil- dren and four great grandchildren. IT WAS NOT LIKE THIS A YEAR AGO The weather Man has done a won- derful job so far this, shall we say fall or early wintett, Sometime ago we had a spell of snow and cold and it appeared that we were in for an- other long winter such as we had last year. But that snow mostly disappear- ed. and since then we have had al- most Indian summer conditions. To- day it is raining while a year ago the roads were blocked and the temper- ature did a dive that was about zero and a few days later it was well below zero. This mild spell has shortened the winter considerably and if it con- tinues will be a great help, as it al- ready has, in th e conservation of fuel which is so vital this season, TWICE WINNER 'OF PLATT CUP Mrs. E. Webster Again Tops Lady Rifle Shots X Mrs, E. Webster is the 1943 winner of the Platt Silver Cup, donated by Capt. T. W, Platt to the lady having he highest score for the year in rifle shooting. A marked target is shot each month by the contestants. Mrs. Webster's score is 1200.89 out of a possible of 1200.120. This is the second consecutive year she has won the much coveted prize. K Christmas Concert The annual Christmas Concert of S. S. No., 8, East Wawanosh, will be held on Friday, December 17th. Admission 15c. Has New Position Y Mr, John Raby, who for the past twenty-two years ,has been employed at the U: F. 0., has accepted- a posi- tion at the Queen's Hotel. Mr, James Huggins who has been at the Queen's, has returned to California. Gifts To The Hospital Or, A. J. Walker has donated two chairs and a, lamp to the Wingham General Hospital. The room in which they were placed is greatly im- proved and much more comfortable than it was previously. Dr. and Mrs. W, A. Crawford presented the hospital with e beautiful picture, a garden scene. which will be hung in the Eastern Star room, The Hospital board passed a motion of appteciation to these donors at a meeting on Fri- day evening, NOV. DONATIONS TO THE RED CROSS The Wingliam Branch of the Cana- dian Red Cross Society wishes to acknowledge the following donations received during the month of Novem- ber, and to thank the donors for their gifts Miss M. H, Adams, 1 afghan; Mrs, T, Bower, lining and batting for 1 quilt; Mrs. H, Campbell, 1 afghan; Mrs. Gee, Phippen,- 1 quilt top; Mrs. R. Cowan. 1 fur coat; Women's In- stitute, 8 quilts; Bluevale Unit, 6 pis. pyjamas, 2 quilts; Junior Red Cross, public school, Bluevale, 1 quilt; 9th Turriberry, 4 quilts, Cash donations: Misg M. McCal- lum, $1,00; A Friend, $5.00; White- church Red Cross per Mrs, IL H. Pot- lock for hospital supplies, gal; gastertt Star, $15,06; S. S. No, t, Turnbeily, '0400, per Mr. Elgin Yohnson, 153 DONATED BLOOD AT THE 9th CLINIC Every 'Clinic Held Has Been Increas- ingly Successful, This 9th Clinic Setting A Redorde Two Have Given 5 Donations And Fourteen Have Donated 4 Times The 9th Blood Donor Clinic held here on Wednesday last week, tinder •the Red Cross, was the largest yet held-162 were called and 163 report ed, 97 men and 56 women, Wingliam is rated as having one of the best clinics in Ontario for a town of its size, Besides the Wingliam area, other nearby places send donors, There. were 14 who made their fourth dona- tion and two their fifth, Walter Woods and Harold Hutton, all of these were given bronze buttons of recognition. The clinic was under the manage- ment , of Mrs. Wilma Cooper of To- ronto and doctors Connell and Craw- ford of Winghana McCallum of Tees- water, Jamieson of Brussels, Johnston of. Lticknow, Vokes of Blyth, assisted by local nurses. The 'figure after a name indicates number of blood dona- tions. Belgrave-Simon Hallahan, Stanley 'Black, Robert Grasby, Hugh Blair (4), Melee Scott, Telford Cook (3), Harold Walsh, Russel Kelly, Graeme McDowell (4), Harvey McDowell (3), Alex McBurney, Gordon Bosnian (3), Mrs. Robina McBurney (3), Mrs. Helen Stonehouse, Mabel Coultes. Bluevale - George Nicholson, Ray- mond Elliott, Lee Breckenridge, Alan Breckenridge, James Breckenridge, Gordon Sanderson, Campbell Robert- son, Chas. McCuteheon, W. 5, John- ston, James Johnston (4), Wm. Pea- cock (3), Fleming Johnston (3), Mrs. Ed. Barnard, Mrs. Raymond Elliott, Mrs. Harry Elliott, Mrs. Roy Sander- son, Ettie Agar. Blyth Freeman Tunney, Ray- mond Griffiths, Jerry Heffron, Roy McVittie (3), Bert Beacom, Ed. J. Cartwright (4), Jack Thompson (4), Leonard Cook, W. J, liallaban, Al- fred Nesbitt (4), Douglas Campbell, Harvey McCallum, Josephine Wood- cock (3), Mrs, F. Bainton, Mrs. Myrtle Vodden, Mrs. Wesley Taman, Mrs, Mae McNall, Margaret Nesbitt (3), 'Mrs, Douglas Campbell. Brussels Cecil Wheeler, Harold Procter. Mrs, Jack Wickstead. Auburn Stewart Chamney (3), Robert Chamney, Emerson Rodger, Eileen Taylor, Margaret Wightman. Gorrie - Elmer Farrish, Melvin Taylor, John Abram, J. G. Under- wood, Mrs. Violet Underwood, Mrs. Melvin Taylor, Wroxeter - Harry Mulvey, Thom- as Burke, Wesley Paulin, Phil Durst (3), John C. Gibson, Vernon Hnpfer, Harvey McMichael, George Paulin, Delbert Clegg, Fred Doubledee, Char- les Aitken, „Muriel Henning, Mrs, Marg, Douglas. Teeswater - William Caslick, Wil- fred Walters, Mrs. John Burehill. Whitechutch - Dawson Craig, Rus- set Ross, Mildred Moore. • M, Peebles (4), Har old Brooks (4), W. A. Galbraith (3), John McKibbon (4), George Skinn (3), Chas, lettshfield (4), Clarke Mc- Lean (3), Alton Adams (3), Stan. Sibthorpe, Harry Gerrie (3), Morris Bader, Robt. McMurray, John Abra- ham, C. G. Gammage (4), Earl Ken- nedy, Rev. W. A. Beecroft (4), Jack Willits, Wm. Keiffer, George McGee (3), Jim MpGee, Ed, McI3nthey, Wal- ter Woods (5), Alex Robertson (3),, Norman Jamieson (3), Fred Deacon, W. H. French, George Williams, Al- lan Pattison, Graeme Anderson (4), Ross Anderson (4), Orville Welsh (3), Win. Murray, 'Wilfred Seddon. Ronald G., Coultes, Harold , Hutton (5), Leslie Bolt, John Mcllurney, Isabel Ross, Bernice Norman, Mrs. Geo, Edgar, Mrs. Win. Broome, Myrtle Fothergal, Mrs. Helen Irwin (3), Mrs. Irene Corrigan, Mrs, Geo, Teevit, Mrs. Susan Howard, Hilda Brown, Isabel Orr, Mrs. 0, Gallagher (8), Marie Lockridge, UM Jean Kress, Mrs, Ethel Willits, Mrs, _jean Sitinamon, Helen Yuill, Mrs, 5„ Her- eon Irwin, Mrs, W. O. HamiltOn, Mrs, Gordon Gannett (3), Ttisie Webb Oa Mrs, Cedril Moffatt, Mrs. W, man, Mrs: Leslie Fortune, Mrs, Wal- ter Woods, Mrs, Win. McXerixie, Mrs, Orville Welsh, Agnes MacLean, Mrs, Wrn.,McCool, Mrs. Nan McKib- bon, Mary Xing (8), Margaret. Xing. If weather permits there will be an- other clink early in January, e &deg gefibeil Concert Deo, 21 The Annual ChrittalaS Concert of . Curries School will be held Tuesday,• December 21st, Admission 26. tents, DAIRY EXPERT NOW SUPERANNUATED Joseph Burgess, Native. of ,Bluevale Retires Joseph Burgess, Chief, Division of Dairy Produce, Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, has retired on superannuation after about 44 years of notably useful and faithful govern- ment service. Joe, as he is best known among the thousands of farmers and others in the dairy' industry, will be sorely missed by everyone who knows him for he not only won respect, but affection, He is a man of high princi- ples and unassailable honesty and honor. Joe Burgess was born at Bluevale, Huron County, Ontario, Oct. 14, 1874 and at the age of 15 he started to work in a cheese factory near the place where he was born. Since then until his recent retirement he has been actively associated with the produc- tion of cheese and other dairy pro- ducts, Since 1923 when the official grading of butter and cheese came into effect his principal duties have been in connection, with the grading of these products. DISTRICT MINISTERS MET AT BLUEVALE Rev. Stewart Gave Paper on Russia The Wingham and District Minis- terial Association held its regular meeting at the Presbyterian Manse, Bluevale, Rev, R. N. Stewart of Teeswater presided. Representatives from Brussels, Lucknow, Teeswater, Wing,hain and Bluevale were present. After the business period of the meet- ing the Rev. R. N. Stewart presented an instructive and interesting paper on Russia. This was followed by a discussibn in which many took part. At the close of the meeting refresh- ments were served. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Rev. and Mrs. Fowler for their kind hospitality. ANOTHER WINGHAM BOY IS OVERSEAS VAmong the recent arrivals Overseas is another Winghana boy. On Tues- day Mrs. W, H. Gurney received word that her son, Flying Officer Harry Posliff, had arrived safely in the Old Land. Harry enlisted in November 1941 and had most of his early train- ing in the West. •He graduated at Pearce, Alta., as a Flying Officer and was in August this year promoted to a Flying Officer. Harry was doing instructional work prior to proceeding Overseas, Had Successful Sale And Tea The Ladies' Guild of St, Paul's Anglican Church held a very success ful sale and tea on Saturday afternoon at the Rectory, The Annual Meeting Of . the Wingham Curling Club" Company, will be held in their rooms at 8, p.m.. on Friday night this week, December 10th. All shareholders please attend. Judge Costello's Son Missing uron County Judge T. M. Costello received word a few weeks ago that his son Sgt. John Terrece Costello, R.C.A.F., was missing. On Monday his name appeared in the official list as missing. V Underwent Emergency Operation Ursa' Jas. Cleland underwent an emergency operation in the Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday, We understand that she is doing fair- ly well, Her friends will wish her a speedy recevery. It is just about a year ago that Mrs. Cleland underwent an operation in the hospital here, CUB DID HIS GOOD DEED FOR THE DAY One of the first lessons that a Cub or Scout learns is to help others. It is impressed upon trim to do a good deed each day. That this has definite results is proved by the following, One day last week a local lady was proceeding to the post office to snail a box which she was going to send overseas. As she was walking down John Street a young boy said to her, "May I help you by carrying your parcel," The lady replied that it was a big parcel for such a small boy: But the lad replied "Oh no it it not and beSides t am a Cub and this would be my good deed for to...day." Many of its could take a lesson out of the Cub book, BOXING DAY WILL BE OBSERVED ON MONDAY; DEC. 27th Business Was Conducted With Dispatch „ At a short snappy meeting of the town council on Monday night, it was decided to observe Boxing Day again this year. This will make a fine bola day a Christmas time as Christmas is on Saturday which makes Boxing Day, Monday, December 27th. A letter was read from the Retail Merchants' Association requesting December 27th be proclaimed as Box- ing Day and on motion of -Councillors VanWyck and Reeve Evans the mayor was instructed to make the necessary proclamation. A letter was read from the Navy League requesting a donation and it was moved by Councillors Lloyd and Wilkinson that the same donation be granted as given last year. The mayor brought the matter of stabling for horses this winter and it was decided on motion of Councillors Johnson' and VanWyck that Clayton Fryfogle be given $50,00, the same as last year, to assist in defraying the' expenses of free stabling. An application for a building permit for Robert W. Stewart to build a verandah at his home was granted on motion of Councillors Wilkinson and Davidson, A number of accounts were passed for payment on motion of Councillors Wilkinson and Lloyal. Councillor Davidson stated for the Street Committee that the gravel is now being placed on the streets. The contract for the gravel was let in June to Mr. Yoe, lie said, but that it was only now being delivered, 400 yards will be used, • Councillor VanWyck retires at the end of the year, said that whoever is chairman of the Fire Committee next year will find that he had a fine lot of men on the brigade and that they always have their equipment in good shape, Councillor VanWyck has been chairman of this committee for sev- eral years. Councillors Davidson reported that 50 cords (4-foot) wood was purchased from Mr. Falconer and that it would be delivered to the own wood lot. The price paid was the ceiling price for soft wood. This wood was cut on the flats south of the .town, Reeve Evans said he had received complaints regarding the condition in front of Canada Packer's mill. He Said it was impossible most of the time for people to use the sidewalk there as the traffic at the mill was so heavy. He suggested that a side- walk be built on the East side of the road so that people could walk down that side and then cross over about Murray's shop. Signs should also be erected calling the attention of motor- ists to the crossing point. There was considerable discussion and. it was finally agreed that it was impossible to attend to this matter so late in the year, but that it should re- ceive consideration in he New Year. Council will meet again on Decem- ber 15th winch will be the final meet- ing of this years Council. Witn Troops in Italy Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pattison of East Wawanosh, have received word from their son. Sig. Henry Pattison, that lie is now in Italy..< Fractured Arm Mrs, Fred MacLean is nursing a broken arm the result of falling on the slippery pavement. Friends will be pleased to know that the injured arm is mending nicely. Graduated As pilot Officer Congratulationes to Pilot Officer Frank Warrell of Fordwich, who graduated recently from No, 2. S.F. T.S., Uplands, near Ottawa. Frank will be stationed at Bagotville, Que., for further training, Previous to his enlistment a couple of years ago Frank wasa student at Winghain High School. Urge Mailing Instead of Long Distance' Inclosed with the Bell Telephone bills this month is a slip urging the people to send their Christmas greet- ings by mail so thet the phone can be used to speed Victory. The note says in part, "again this year we Ask that you mail your Chritsmas and New Year greetings instead of tele- phoning," The idea is to leave the lines for the boys and girls at the serv- ices whit wish to phone home and for military purposes, HURON TURNKEY'S WIFE LOSES SUIT Action, of Mrs. Irene W- White For $25,000 Damages Were Dismissed Mr, Justice F H. Barlow dismissed a $25,000 damage suit brought against the County of„ Huron by Mrs, Irene W. White, widow of Kearwood W. White, Huron county jail turnkey, who died as a result of a hammer attack by a prisoner on Christmas eve, 1941. The negligence Of KearWood W. White, Turnkey of Huron County jail, who died after a hammer attack upon him by a prisoner, led to the dismissal of the suit. Evidence at the trial which followed the attack was that White entered a cell block alone, and was attacked by three prisoners, In dismissing the action Mr. Justice Barlow stated it was White's duty to hand nut tools to the prisoners for repair work. Mr. Jusice Barlow said White was negligent in not having re- turned to him a hammer issued to one inmate, It was this hammer with which he was attacked, Mr. Justice Barlow held that White was also negligent in entering the cell block alone. 14 SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS How time flies-14 more shopping days until Christmas, One can hard- ly realize it, yet it is only too true. It is almost too late to do you Christ- mas shopping early but better now than in those last few feverish shop- ping days just before Christmas. This is our Annual Christmas Shop- ping edition and it contains a wide choice of gift selections. We have had the privilege of scouting our local stores and we were agreeably surpris- ed at the vast assortment of goods, reasonably priced, that is on display. Do not delay-start Christmas shop- ping to-day. JOINS STAFF OF STATION CKNX Mr, F. N. Johnson of Kitchener has joined the staff of. CKNX and will be in charge of promotion and adver- tising, and announcing. Mr. Johnson has had much previous experience in radio mostly in Alberta. X Mrs. Johnson and their young dau- ghter` will take up residence here the first of the year, Many Suffering From The Flu There has been a great many cases of influenza here during the past couple of weeks. The type hat is now prevalen does not appear to be a seri- ous kind, but is very contageous, and has reached near epidemic propor- tions. Mailing -Information For Xmas Cards There appears to be sonic confesion in regard to the size of stamp neces- sary for the mailing of Christmas cards. Here are the regulations. A card sent in .unsealed envelopes with only signature on the card in writing only requires a one cent stamp. If the -envelope is seated a four cent stamp is necessary except for local delivery when a three cent stamp is sufficient. LEADERS PLAN FOR GERMANY DOWNFALL Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin Had Historic Conference in Persia Leaders of the great Allies powers -Britait, the United States and Rus- sia - in historic conference in ancient Persia reached full agreement to crush Germany by concerted blows from the east, west and south, it was disclosed, and laid plans for a world family of democratic nations to "banish the scourge and terror of war for many generations," This most significant of all war- time meetings, bringing Prime Minis- ter Churchill, President Roosevelt and Premier Stalin together for the first time, was held in Teheran, Capital of storied Iran (Persia) for four days, from November 28 to December 1, The conference, further tipping the scales of defeat against Germany by incontestable unity of three chiefs of state said to have met "in extreme cordiality,' Came as the Allies massed strength in the west and itt the Medi- terranean, with Russia already prat sing in from the cast.