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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-01-27, Page 3Your Estate — An Asset or a Liability? CHANG ES in Succession Duties and Income Taxes have created some real Problems in the administration of estates. A revision of your will may be advisable. By naming The Sterling Trusts Corpora- tion as executor, you have the peraonal attention of a senior estate officer assisted by a staff familiar with current legislation and the rulings of the various taxing authorities, THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 32 years In Business PIM llllll .... llllll 111111111m ....... HU! lll llll $ lll ;$.1“ lllll ;$0 llllllll 111111;MH lll 0 1.1.$ lllllllll ........ ... . 00) .. ; . World Wide News In Brief Form • 11 0 11 0 0 BRITISH TOMMIES SPRING FOR COVER IN CALDARI 0,v-730T s's Hers soldiers Of tli6 British Eighth Army in Italy . stow On that ortona‘ sprint for cover of a wan in the village of Calder! Way, athieh they ctinttited,, It etetii)les •a •strategic Oslo+ • , tot*. lateral road- Ma. Wit WING HAM ADVANCE-T=S Gets 4th Term Bid Washington, — Democratic leaders presented a resolution to President Roosevelt favoring a fourth-term nom- ination, but said they heard only a noncommittal "oh" in reply. The resolution was adopted by a ,group of Mid-Western Democrats. Its presentation capped, a round of activi- ties preliminary, to the Democratic national committee meeting. Tito Forces. Win Lost Ground. LOndoni—Yugoslav Partisan troops have stormed back into the mountain stronghold of Jajce in Western Bosnia, former headquarters for Marshal Josip Broz (Tito), the Partisans announced in their communique. Argentine. Consul Seized as Spy - Buenos Aires, — The Argentine Foreign Office announced that British officials at Trinidad had removed and detained Osmar Alberto Hallmuth, an Argentine consul, from a vessel en route to Europe and "the l3ritish. For- ' eign Office informed this chancellery (Foreign Office) that detention was the result of information that proved liallmuth was an 'enemy agentt." Royal Naval Units in East London, — The sinking of a Jap- anese cruiser. by . a British submarine in a. daring attack off Malaya was an- nounced by the Admiralty, indicating that certain Royal Navy units- trans- ferred from the Mediterranean fleet may be in action in the Far - East. • Stockyards Part of Provincial Plan Toronto, — Minister of Agriculture Kennedy said an interview here that by taking' over the Union Stockyards at- Toronto the Ontario .,,,Government proposes to make them an integral arm of the Department of Agricul- ture's Stock Improvement program. Free Leningrad - Moscow Line London, — Soviet capture of Mga, key rail junction 30 miles southeast of Leningrad, has reunited Russia's second city by rail with Moscow for the first time since the, city was laid under siege by the Germans two 'years ago, Moscow dispatches reported. Attack Back of German Line Algiers; —' British and American Commando troops, Rangers and men of Lt.-Gen, Mark W. Clark's 5th Army invaded the west coast of Italy in an amphibious landin g ,deep behind the German lines at dawn Saturday in a bold stroke to break the winter stand of the Germans below Rome. An Allied announcement said the cessfully and the "situation is develop- ing satisfactorily.", New Canadian Units in Fight London, — Some fresh Canallian units now are in action for the first time on the. Canadian sector of the 8th Army's front in Italy. Douglas ,Arnaron, Canadian Press correspon- dent with the 8th Army, mentioned a Canadian medium artillery regiment in a story on action south of the Arielli River and this' was the first indication that these mediums with their 5,5 guns firing 100-pound shells are supporting the Canadian 1st Division, Previous- ly the division had its own 25-pounder field regiments. Young Frenchmen Rounded Up Berne, Switzerland, — Thousands of young Frenchmen are being round- ed up for compulsory 'labor service in Germany by the Gestapo and Vichy police,' a frontier dispatch said. It added that a train of 52 freight cars packed with 4,000 Frenchmen passed Montbeliard station. Most of the men were from the central region of France where jails have been emptied. Franco Warned London, — In blunt terms, Foreign Secretary Eden warned Generalissimo Franco of "the most serious effect" which the presence of Spanish troops fighting alongside the Germans on the Russian front "must have on Anglo- Spanish relations now and in the future." Archdeacon Scott Dies Quebec, ,Archdeacon Fre deri Oh George Scott, beloved', padre of the Canadian Corps in the First War, died in hospital after an' illness of more than three weeks. He was 82. It is not too much to say that Archdeacon Frederick George Scott, or Canon Scott as he was then, was the most beloved figure in the Canadian Corps in the First World War. Veterans remember him as a courageous, untir- ing padre who gave little heed to his own safety or comfort as he minister- ed to the troops on the battlefields of France. Pleasure Cars Out For Duration Cleveland, There will`be no pro- duction of pleasure cars in. the United States until the end of the war with Japan, a war production board official declared ;here in spiking "widespread rumors" -a general return to civilian. production is in the immediate offing. • (Cantab.), AM,R,C.-S. (Eng.), L.R.C.P.- (Loud), no.w on the staff of the On- Uric) Hospital, London, Luis been ethos- en by the Provincial Department of Health to. fill a newly-created office as director of psychiatric research in Ontario, Tories Expect 1941 .Election - Progressive Conservatives in every -Ontario riding will name candidates for the next _Dominion election within two months, it was revealed at Lon- don by Harry A, Willis, provincial chairman, as prominent party members from all Western Ontario ridings niet at Hotel London. 3 Ships, 33 Jap Planes Bagged Allied Headquarters in New Guinea, —Allied airmen downed 33 Japanese planes and sank three enemy supply ships totaling 10,000 tons in blows ranging front Vewak, New Guinea, to Rabaul, New Britain, Allied head- quarters reported. Army Intake 869,321 Ottawa, — The total, intake of men into the armed forces from the start of the war to last Sept, 30 was 869,- 321, it was disclosed in statistics com- piled by the Wartime Information Board and published in its monthly handbook '`Canada At War." The figures does not indicate pres- ent strength of, the forces as it makes no allowance for discharges, retire- ments and casualties. Jap Resistance Less In New Guinea Washington, — An indication that Japanese 'resistance may be collapsing in NOrthern New Guinea was reported by War Secretary Henry Stimson, who said that Allied troops were mak- ing steady progress throughout the Southwest Pacific. In Northern New Guinea, Australian veterans have cap- tured Sio and advanced beyond Vincke Point, and Australia and American troops are Squeezing; Japanese forces in the vicinty of Saidor. LIONS CLUB HAD A LIVELY MEETING Club Told That Wingham Hospital Requires More Accommodation , The regular meeting at Wingham Lions Club was held at the Queen's Coffee Shop on Friday evening last, with a good attendance. Guest of the Club was Fusilier Rob Rae home 'on leave. He was welcomed on behalf of 'the Club by President Harley Crawford. He addressed the Club briefly and •spoke of his appreciation at being present but stated that, he was not 'able to tell anything of his experiences for security reasons. Tailtwister Gord. 'Buchanan had a busy night smoothing out arguments and inflicting fines on unruly mem- bers He - had some difficulty with Lions George Northwood and Otto Gallagher, It appeared that they were at a public gathering and did their best to sing the loudest. Lion North- wood claimed that Lion Otto couldn't follow the tune, ivhile Lion Otto claimed that he' could not understand why George Northwood strayed from' the tune until he happened to glance at his book and -noticed many spots and marks on it and he promptly ar- rived at the explanation that Lion George was taking these dots for eighth and quarter notes thus throw- ing himself off the tune. It was also claimed that they annoyed Lion Har- old Victor Pyin who was sticking to the proper tune. The Tailtwister managed to collect suitable fines. Lion Gord. reported that on 'of the Lions was allowing his good-looking wife to push a sleigh around the street Dr. 'Thomas H. Hogg Chairman and thief engineer of The Hydro -Electric Power Commission of. Ontario, who has been named a mem- ber of the Public Utilities Committee set up by the Combined Production and Resources Board of the United Nations. Britain and the United States are also represented on this committee which, will survey • utility needs of allied nations and liberated countries. 000 BROUGHT TO YOU CKINTX !blue coat By YOUR 9.00 p.m. Friday ised to come to Wingham in the near future to address a public gathering on the subject, Lion Fred asked that the Club undertale to entertain him and arrange a public gathering when the 'time came. The Lions agrud to undertake this and also to assist the 'Hospital Board in every way possible. The meeting closed with the usual song and Lions Roar, ASSISTANCE FOR FERTILIZER USERS Transportation Subsidies Will Be Paid On Fertilizers Transportation subsidies will be payable on commercial fertilizer for use on all essential field, orchard or garden crops in the five eastern prov- inces and British Columbia, the agri- cultural supplies board fertilizers ad- ministration announced, Last year, the subsidies were pay- able only on feud crops. Purpose of the authorizing order-in- council, is to see -that fertilizers will cost approximately the same in various parts of Canada and this is achieved by subsidizing all transportation' costs above $1 a ton, the administration said. ' . Total subsidies are estimated at $725,000 in 1944, about the same amount as in 1943. The 'change to freight assistance was considered necessary 'because other groups of crops have become as es- sential to the war effort as the feed crops. "The principal point for farmers to remember is that they s,hould insist on not being charged by any distributor for the fertilizer more than $1 a ton • HOLSTEIN IiREEDERS • MEET AT CLINTON Holstein. Club- To •$.:ponsor calf. Club At an executive meeting of the'. Huron Holstein Breeders Club held itt- Clinton, Mr, D. A. Stirling, Goderich, was appointed sales agent.- Colin Campbell, hayfield, was ai pointed delegate to the annual meeting of the Dominion Holstein Association being held in February at .Toronto. It was decided to affiliate with the Huron Federation of Agriculture wit! j, W. Van Egmond, Clinton, appoint- ed as director, It, was decided to sponsor a calf club in 1944 open to farmers_ sons and daughters between the ages of 12 and 21. years. A supervising committee was appointed comprised of H. Clut- ton, C. Campbell, W. Van Egmond, and 3, C, Shearer, The regular Spring meeting of the Club will be held on April 4th with Victor La* ughton„ newly appointed-. Director of Extension for the Holstein: Association as guest speaker. IMPORTANT MEETING' FOR THE FARMERS Meeting Open To Livestock Producers The Livestock Committee of the Agricultural Commission of Inquiry, are planning to hold a number of meetings in Western Ontario, The meetings will afford livestock producers and Agricultural organiz- ations to present the problems con- cerning both 'the production and the marketing of livestock to the com- mission. The local meeting will be held in the Agricultural Board Room, Clinton, on January 27th commencing at 9.30 am., and concluding at 2,30 p.m. iMr. W. A. Dryden-, Brooklin, is chairman of the Livestock Committee and Mr. McIntyre Hood, Toronto, is Secretary. The Huron Federation of Agricul- ture should be credited with arranging 0 Gets Psychiatric Post A London specialist, is' psychiatry, initial operation was carried out suc- Dr. Lionel S. Penrose, M.A., M.D., REFRgSgNT$ CANADA. a good deal instead of assisting him- self. Lion Alton Adams settled promptly. The Tailtwister delegated Lion Charles Roberts to act as auc- tioneer to sell one package of Pall Mall cigarettes and after vigorous bid- ding it was sold at 55c. Considerable argument followed about ceiling prices set by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board and the Tailtwister called for a lawyer to settle the -matter but agreement was finally reached. The proceeds were confiscated for the fine box. During the Roll Call, Lion Harley Crawfdrd gave as his occupa- tion "Retired Mayor" and the Club promptly sang "The Old Gray Mare, she ain't what 'she used to be". Lion Fred Spry was delegated to auction off one genuine packet of Spearmint gum and 63c was realized which also went to the fine box. Considerable uproar was when the Tailtwister called upon Lion Bill McCool to the front and exhibited a recent copy of the "Ad- vance-Times". Bill acknowledged it was a genuine copy and also agreed that he had something to do with it's production. He was thereupon -called to read out some rather serious -errors which had crept ' in, much to the amusement of members. Lion Charles Roberts gave a brief and entertaining account of his life history. He was born in Toronto and started out' as a paper boy. He told of his first job and traced his career, down to the present time. His re- marks proved very interesting 'While addressing the Club, he pointed out that there were a number of young teen-age lads running around loose at night in Town and he felt that some effort should be made to organize these boys so that their time• might be more profitably spent. His 'sug- gqstion met with approval and it was referred to the Board, of Directors for consideration. Letters of appreciation were read by secretary Wilbur Tiffin from local persons remembered by the Club at Christmas. Letters were also read from ex-members, Lt. A. D. MacWil- ham stationed at Winnipeg, and Pilot Officer, Colin Crozier, in appreciation of Christmas gifts. A letter was read from the Navy League thanking the Club for the donation -of $25.00 for work among the sailors, A letter was read from Col. Ware of Queen Alex- andra Sanitorium, expressing appreci- ation of the treatment accorded him at the previous meeting. Lion Wilbur Tiffin thanked the Club for flowers sent him during his recent illness. Lion, Cord. Buchanan offered a line solo with' words very suitably arrang- ed with respect to Lion "Newt.' New- combe of the Bell Telephone Co., who is leaving shortly for Sarnia. Presi- dent Harley adreised the Club and told of Lion Newcombe's good qual- ities as a Lion and expressed regret that we were losing him. It was re- called that several gOOd citizens had been lost to Sarnia in the, persons of Rev, John Anderson and Mr. Leslie Blackwood, in recent years and it was Suggested that Sarnia must have Some scouts looking up Wingham people. A gift was. presented to Lion New- combe as a small token, of esteem with which Ile was held by metribers Lion Newcombe thanked the Lions and 'expressed his appreelation of the good fellowship be had enjoyed while in Wingham, • He was sorry to have to leave, A Lions R.oar was given in his 'honor, Lion Fred Davidson drew attention to the fact that Winghatil General Hospital was: badly overcrowded and would need more room hi the near future, A delegation had waited upon the Minister of Healthy Hon, Dr. ViVian and had received a 'most tyinpathetie hearing and he had prom, caused tl HELPFUL. HEATING HINTS Now a regular feature of the above the f.o.b. factory ceiling price established by the Wartime Prices and, •I Trade Board," said an official. 01==={ 0== 0 0 Asir you neighbours what Bray Chicks did for them, Then, ace mo for prices and delivery dates, A. C. ADAMS Winghanci quimmine „ F.0 40 501 , • Wihilt, gal Pep, Vim, Vigor? Try Oatrax Tanta Tabtots. Co,ntalTla tOzaQiir thin,*bum, Iran, Vit auxin B1, cola! Lad, plsosphorusl ida normal ups, von, viaar, tallty altar 50, or 55. IntreaL110,ory aue onty aco. 55 Not delight,e4 orAch reeeito mat package, maker refunds Ow prim. all araaaitaa. Start tolang ostroxTablow tadaY, the Clinton meeting for the convert- hence of the Livestock producers of Huron and neighbouring -counties.. ASHFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hackett and little son Jimmie, spent Saturday after- noon with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harrison, Saltford. Sorry to hear that Mr. Wm, Twarns ley, near Belfast, is not 'enjoying good health for some time. We hope to see him soon out and around. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Johnstone, near Courey's 'Corners, spent last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alton. Mrs. Melvin Raynard, 1Goderich, is spending a few -weeks visiting with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. James Drennan near Kintail, Mrs. John Mullin, near Belfast, spent Saturday afternoon with her friend, Mrs. 'Chris. Sanderson, Gode- rich. Mrs. John Blake, Dungannon, spent a few days last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Will. Alton and iMr. Alton. Classified Want Ad. Columns of The Advance-Times You may have a car you'd like to sell! or, it may be a house . . . or furniture or any of innumerable other, possessions. Merely passing the word to friends won't find you a buyer, let alone get you the RIGHT PRICE. Reaches 11 Eyes" and your "Sales Talk" reaches all eyes throughout the district. THEN — WATCH THE RESULTS. BUT .... ADVERTISE IT IN THE 'Place That Ad-. NOW! 0 Phone 34. .31===to=1==ztozzior:o=torAortj. Thursday, Jan, 27th, 1944