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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-02-24, Page 2This is the Year of supreme effort, the year Red Cross wilt be needed as never before, And as our all-out victory drivegains momentum, as •casualty lists mount, as the horrors -of -war spread wider and sink deeper, this need will grow.. We must see theal through; the fighting men on every front, the gallant Merchant Navy, the wound« e4 and maimed in British and Canadian hospitals, Prisoners of War, the homeless war orphans of Britain and the suffering miltiooS of Europe. Only. the Red Cross meets this call for vital life savin_gfood for PrisonerSofWarparcels,medicines, comforts, blood serum and nursing that spell survival for so many. There is no one else to do the job. That is why we cannot fail: why we ask you to open your hearts and purses, giving to the limit.of your ability, Remember, Victory will not be cheap; the real need lies ahead. Wingham Headquarters Western Foundry Phone 85 ;(,,, Before you blame your telephone... Engineers designed the mouth. piece of your telephone to give best results at orte•quarter of an inch from the lips. When your lips are farther away than this, your voice is transmitted less ,strongly ...less dearly, Failure to -remember- these simple facts accounts for the great majority of "trouble" reports. Help avoid needless service theck.ups, and at the sense time let those you talk to hear you without strain, Just reuxetribers Talk clearly, normally, directly into the telephone, relax your Zips just one-quarter of an inch front The mouthpiece. &smelter white icon talk may cause distorted receptiee. It dm teverits your +biding tho mouthpiece di• tartly lo (mot of use lips. If you need to testis iseross your desk es you telk. resale/a to hold the telophosio in rotteet position, close to the lips, A -wait set can't coma to you; stand or' it so that your bps are directly in front of and doso to the mouth, Piece. Don't "talk across"' it, roe clear, noise- lice transmission, Always keep your desk telephone ersrmht -,t.not at of neat tee tor-Waal position. PAGE WO WRsT01-1,AU ADVANC4-TINMS Thursday, February 24 1044 RELIEF IN SIGHT FOR T. B. s There is a new drag, now being in- vestigated, which it is hoped will be of great value in the treatment of tuberculosis, It is called, promizole and although experiments have not been carried far enough to make any elefinite ,statements there is high hopes that it will in the future take its place as one of he great discoveries. P,ro- anizole is a distant relative of the famous sulfa drugs but a somewhat different family, For years and years the search has been going on for a Cure for this white plague, as it is often termed. Too mach hope must not be placed in this new discovery but it is expected that with more years of work and the new remedy may be very effective. * THOSE 131.091‹ BUSTER RAIDS When we read or hear about the great air raids on Germany and other Axis countries we little realize the stupendous effort that is put into these raids before they even get under way. In the recent great raid on Berlin, the greatest assault by air tip to this time, there . was over a million gallons of gasoline used and it involved the work of nearly 60,000 men. Some 7.000 flying personnel were briefed for the raid. Many did not come back-. Some will he prisoners of war and they will in due time receive as all prisoners do each week, their Red Cross Parcels, * YOUR OPPORTUNITY We are all in the war, now. If we have not given fighting men, we are giving our time and energy and sup- port to those front-line fighters, Many Canadian homes know well the sting of ,"missing" . , 'killed in action" . . "prisoner of war". And yet .. . in the midst of tragedy, we are still more fortunate than those in Europe. That is why we must -help. That is why 'in this fifth year of the greatest war in history we must call up our resources to the very LIMIT! Canadian Red Cross is your person- al representative. Canadian Red Cross gets food parcels to prisoners of war in Europe and the Far East; puts life saving dried blood serum at the dis- posal of medical staffs on every battle- field of the War; keeps vital comforts and medical and surgical supplies rolling in to meet the needs of our Armed ,Forces. In a word, Canadian Red Cross does what you would do if you could travel the world to help our war-weary peoples of the earth. This year your Canadian Red Cross MUST have $10,000,000 to carry on. The need is urgent! Our appeal last year was over-subscribed. ,May we say to you simply—"Again please?" Wirigham District Red Cross has a quota of $6,500 which is $500 more than Iast year, Our boys in the serv- ice and in the prisoner-of-war camps Flier Once Missing. Gets Reception WO. Albert Gauley, R.C.A.P., son of Mrs. William Gauley, Goderich, was accorded a civic welcome when he returned front active service aver- on the arrival Of the rant, WO. Gattiey was reported n- is- sing for several months •but 4 few weeks ago news came that he had ar- rived safely hi the 'United Kingdom. Mayor R. E, Turner, after the young of his farm gate on the 9th Corices- sion of Minto Township 21/2 miles west of Harriston. The next morning, he discovered that thieves had stolen three of the wheels and tires, leaving the automobile on one wheel, They also left the spere wheel and tire in the trunk, — Harriston Review. Blyth Soldiers Return A large crowd of citizen?, headed by Reeve Wm, H. Morritt, met 'the evening bus on Tuesday to welcome home two snore of our local boys who have arrived back from -Overseas, The two boys were IGnr. Earl Craig, son of Mrs. Wm. Craig, of Morris Town- ship, and Tpr. Jack Blake. Blyth Standard. Varna Nome" Burned The home of Mr, and Mrs, John Smiths, Sr., was totally destroyed by fire. Mr. Smith had just left to go to a neighbors, when Mrs, Smith noticed smoke coming from the bedroom. Having sic phone, she immediately went to Mr. Ben Keyes and phoned Brucefield Fire Brigade, who were soon on the scene, but little could he done,' and very little was saved, but the brigade helped to keep the fire under control and also helped to save adjoining buildings. The origin of, the fire is unknown. The loss to Mr. and Mrs. Smith is heavy, as the insurance is small.—Seaforth Huron Expositor. Seaforth Council Buy More Wood The wood purchased from the Gov- ermnent was discussed by the Seaforth council and it -was decided to publish the ceiling price of wood as set out in the Government schedule and also to order three more cars of wood. — Seaforth Huron Eypositor. 1,006.000 Miles Without Accident Harvey Faster, of Walkerton, de- -scribed as the only authentic case known of a man driving 1,000,000 miles in Canada without an accident, received his reward Saturday in a tri- bute arranged by the Ontario Motor League in co-operation with Transport News. In 17 years of driving trucks over Ontario highways, 37-year-old six-foot, 21/2 -inch Laster never has been summoned. for speeding nor re- ceived a parking ticket. ere counting on us at home to do our best. The campaign starts February 23th, o llllll l NEWS of the DISTRICT won4; ,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, fll.M4 MMilIPOPM.1101!4;1014 Runaway Horse Starts A Blare Some excitement was created in the village, when a horse, attached to a cutter, ran avidly down. Elora Street, and turned westerly on Absalom Street. A. local citizen, anxious to lend a helping hand in time of stress, suc- ceeded in bringing the frezied animal to a standstill. But the story does not end there, The horse, in its state of high excitement, made a kick at its captor. and managed to contact with his vest pocket, wherein were, stored a number of matches. The impact was just sufficient to set the matches off, and the predicament that ensued was one that required a lot of rapid thinking. Hanging on to the horse with one hand and reaching down for a handful of snow with the other, the fire was finally extinguished without the aid of the local fire brigade. Mildmay Gazette, Legion Mortgage Burned at Exeter The burning of the mortgage and the liquidation of debt on the splendid- ly furnished and equipped home of the Exeter-Hensall Branch of the Cana- dian Legion was the occasion for a banquet and the entertainment of the ladies in the Legion rooms, — Exeter Times Advocate. Former Brussels Man Passes Thomas W. Armstrong, principal of Whitney public school, Toronto, since 1930 and for more than 25 years a teacher, died at his home, Toronto, after a lengthy illness. Born at Brus- sels, be attended Stratford Normal school, the University of Toronto and Queen's University. Listowel Soldier Home Five officers and eighty-eight other ranks, part of a larger number that recently came from England, arrived in London on Tuesday. Among the number reporting at London was one Listowel man, Gnr. Wm. F.' Smith. He spent the day with relatives there and spent Wednesday visiting former friends in Listowel.—Listowel Banner. Some Egg— Talking about super-things — you should have seen the super-duper hen's egg brought into the News office on Tuesday of this week. Mr. Robert ..\-IcKee found it in his hen house on Monday, The cackle-fruit measured nine inches around the long way and seven and three-quarter inches around the middle. Some egg! — Teeswater News. Stole Car Wheels and Tires After returning from the hockey match in Harriston, George Epworth left his car standing overnight in front airman had greeted his mother and fancily, welcomed him formally in the station. Auburn Soldier Wounded Afr. and Mrs. George Lawler, Au- hera, have received a letter front their son, Bte. Wilbert Lawlor. who was wounded in action in Italy on January az Be stated be had received a flesh wound in the knee. Pte, Lawlor went overseas in July, 19!3, Walton Farmer Hurt Rudolph Fischer, R.R, 2, Walton, suffered serious injuries when Ise fell in the- barn on his farm Thursday afternoon, In. making repairs to a feed box, he fell from -a considerable height to the' concrete floor, suffering spinal injuries and two broken ribs. Mr. Fischer is a patient in the Stratford General Hospital. His condition is re- ported by the attending physician as "much improved," Lucknow Returned Men To Get Money Reeve J. W. Joynt presided at a meeting of the soldiers' reception com- mittee in the municipal office, Of- ficers electeewere: Chairman, Reeve J, W. Joynt; vice-chairman, Rev. C. H, MacDonald and Mrs. A. E. Mc- Kim; secretary, George H. Smith; treasurer, Rev, J. W, Stewart; com- mittee on addresses of welcome, Rev. C, H, MacDonald and Dr. W, V. John- ston, The mattes- of obtaining a list of all persons on active service from the ;village was left with Clyde Reid. It was decided to present an appropri- ate address and a gift of money to each returned man or woman on active service from the village and within a radius of one mile and a quarter, TORY CORNERS Since the beginning of the year 4 meetings of the Red Cross group of Concession 15, Howick, have been held at the following homes: Mrs. I3dt Harris, Mrs, Jack Wylie, Mrs. Harvey Wright and Mrs. Alex Tay- lor. 2 quilts were quilted each tune and following were donations: Mrs. Bert Harris, one quilt, one top; 'Mrs. C. Finlay, one lining; Mrs. Jack Wylie, 2 quilts; Mrs. Ernest Wylie, 1 .top; Mrs. Taylor, 1 quilt; Mrs. J. Gamble, 1 quilt. Some sewing was done at the meetings, Mrs. Geo, Wylie, an active member of the group and who has passed her eightieth year, war congratulated upon her work. She has turned into the Red Cross 135 pairs of service socks besides patching and donating a number of quilts since the group was organized. Mrs. Wylie also does sewing. having hemmed and tagged around 300 handkerchiefs as well as infant gowns, pillow cases, . etc. • She also takes her turn in offer- ing her home for the quiltings, and as she lives alone, it means a goodly amount of work for her. When health and weather permits she is a regular attendant at the meetings. The following letters were read at the meeting from our soldier boys in reply to boxes which were sent them by the group: Jan. 4, 1944, England. Dear Friends of Red Cross group: just a few lines to thank you all for the lovely •box which I received. I can assure you I appreciate your kindness more than words can express. I got it December 31 and after being aver two months on the road every- thing in it was in fine shape and sure a treat to us. Some of the things are very hard to get here without cou- pons and they come in handy. Had a good Xmas and New Years. Xmas dinner we had turkey and fix- inge, then attended a concert in the p.m. We ha:-ve very little snow and has been like spring today, but the- weather is changeable and when fog comes it gets so chilly and damp. Thanking you again for remember- ing us, I am yours' sincerely, Pte. Woodrow bestow, A58114 H.Q. 1st Can. Army Overseas. * * * • 2111144 Somewhere in Wales Dear Folks of Red Cross: Received your parcel last week-end, and wish to thank -you very Much. Everything in -it was swell and -we sure enjoyed it. For the many use- ful articles it contained may I say they come in very useful to us as sueli things here are rationed. I arir-on a course here at present an,d the weather is ideal (to me), There it to snow but the air it :keen and cold but all you,,ever heas' from civilians is how they wish it come spring. I said "they had no Winter yet'' but they reply they very seldom, get Snow. I hope this summer Will fit Rifler eny30,40,50! Want Normal Pep, ,Vine, Vigor? 'Sty Otttoit tentio to4Oets,:dOntalitili 7;210A, ettrimi. bulta.1/00,ritugat‘ Bi,asiourtn.phoso omit:WU to VOTI., +Am, visor, Vuillty, sate .4e,ar 60-tote:atm0ra axe eery Loa stoat emotes 'Mk rataltri bt aties teareatemssar referees sew mesa AC till druggiSt15,130.11 tiOabg Onto's Tsbleto today. self scarce its. this part. I hope he is just as scarce when the second front opens. I've had a few letters from some pals who have gone to Sicily and Italy and they seem to find life interesting and exciting at times. Must close to return to my post at the gun, but before I close mast say I appreciate, as do my pals, the efforts of the Red Cross to remember us in' so many ways. A A33073 Ronald ever, dBuewell 102nd Bty. R.C.A. C.A.O. 8th L.A.A. Regt. *- * * Letters were also received from Fred Mahood, Halifax; Heber Ma- hood, Camp Borden, and Warren Ma- hood, American Air Force, Indian- apolis. ,Mrs. J. Howes has returned 'home after spending a week with Paisley friends. Miss Elizabeth Dryden of Paisley, who formerly taught in S.S. No, 1, was a visitor here over the week-end, Mr. Geo. Armstrong, Tyner, Sask., is a -visitor with ,his sister, Mrs. iGeo. Dane and other relatives here and at Fordwich. Mrs. R. A. Taylor was a Toronto visitor the patt week. GLOBAL THINKING (By P. S. Fisher) Number Three The workman at home and the fighter aliroad are interdependent. The workman forges the weapons for the welfare of the fighter; the fighter wields the weapons for the welfare of the workman. Each is his brother's keeper.. Devotion to duty is the essence of toraVy, and mutual loyalty is the pre-requisite of victory, there- fore; *1 * * BACK LTA THE BRAVZ Chins up, all hearts a-drooping Nurse never, dark despair, Our brave boys now, are trooping, There's victory in the air. Fight ott your jab for PreedOm, "teen at it, nor reason why. Your duty is in your battle, And Ereedonitt the battle cry. Strike not, ye torte of freedom, Think what your forebears bore, With less than half your tontfortt They wereloyal to the tore, A land of food and shelter Where every man was free This, with becoming raiment Their priceless liberty. Strike not for higher wages. • In clouds, on seas, in lands, Where'er the battle rages, Your tools -are in their hands. Rob them of these, my brother, Then traitor vile, you are, They're rain-soaked id the mud tonight Beneath a foreign star. Halt, in your thinking, workman Halt, e'er your conscience quail; Who but perfidious felons Rave loyalty for sale? Rouse then! flee thoughts of money - Focus your mind on mud, For you, they face Eternity For Freedom, barter blood, We -win, win all, together Or lose, lose and he slaves Play Judas at your peril, Cowards, traitors, knaves. Not here, net here !in.-Canada May such base men be found Whose -brothers brave; burn, bleed " and die, That Freedom nay abound. "My isn't a night Club a great place on 'a rainy night?" "You said it! Stay outside and get wet, and come in and get soaked.."- vimosiarameraimpri umarirmilidlli LAST-MINUTE TIPS ON HEAT,SAVING, ingh4 14 A4Vallee"TiMea I's:Wished at , VilliQUAIVI oNTAxtio• 0777. $nbscriptien Rate --- One Year P.M Six months, ;1,0 in advance To U. S. A., $2,50 per year Foreign -rate, $3.00 per year, Advertising rates on application. YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25: Point Scientific ...71cataina ation enables us to give you clear, Comfortable Vision F. F. HOMUTH Optometrist Phone 11S Harriston Goderich Seaman Receives Award After three years of service in the Royal Canadian Navy, Wilfred Green- wood, son of Herbert Greenwood, Bayfield road, has been awarded the ribbon and silver leaf for foreign sery-, cc. He has served for three years in most of the naval theatres of war. He is now Leading Seaman Greenwood and has qualified as an instructor in gunnery. Farmer Caught On Nail James Raithby, a farmer of Hullett Township, ,experienced an anxious time when he attempted to slide down front the hay mow in his barn. His clothing caught on a nail on the top of the granary and Mr. Raithby was held in midair. A neighbor, Percy Vincent, happened to come along and released Mr. Raithby front Isis uncomfortable position. gxeter Sailor Had Close Call OD. Seaman Raymond Higgins, a former well-known Hensall boy. and sort of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins, of Exeter, former Hensell residents, who enlisted in the Canadian Navy a year and a,half ago, is now spending a 28-day leave with his parents, fol- lowing 15 months convoy duty, On his last convoy his ship ran into one of the wildest storms of the whiter on the North Atlantic. Higgins Was sta- tioned as bow loot when a big wave swept him overboard, Before the boat, had travelled 400 feet, an- other big wave caught him and swept him hack over the stern of the ship Ile managed to grab a deck rail and hang on, although the suction of ,the Water almost tort his antis out. He was rescued by other members of the watch and taken to the ship's hospital not much the worse for his thrilling experience, except a badly sprained seek, arid his tribe and that by another Christmas we will all be back among you again. Thanking you again and hoping You have a prosperous year in the group, I am as ever, A66805 Bdr, Ken Wright, 99th Battery, 19th Cdn. S. P. Regt. R,C,A. Cdn, Army Overseas, * * * Eng. 711144 Dear Friends of the Red Cross: I would like to express my appreei- atiOn to you all for the lovely box of Christmas -cheer which I received just a few days ago. In these trying times the Red Cross has made a triumphant stand to -gain the confidence of our Allied forces. One cannot understand just how- the Red Cross. working as they do volun- tarily, has ever grown to the tremend- ous society it is throughout the world. What a ihalth of planning and fore- thought must be ,done before the finished articles from across the seas reach us here' and are distributed to us. To say,nothing of the great hoss pital, and first-aid work they do for our wounded right to the front lines. It just amazes one to thing of it. I can honestly say, dear folk, that wherever your society is working, they have always accomplished the task, and may the go6c1 work of the Red Cross- continue until we have won the victory. And may, God continue to grant strength and endurance to the many workers who toil in the interests of the Red Caoss, Again I thank you for your gift to me, We all share our boxes here and other pals join in my, thanks to- you, Yours Sincerely, A89110 Cecil Mahood No. 1 C.O,R,U. R.C,O.C. Cdn, Army Overseas. * * * And from Ronald 13uckwell, an English lad who made many friends on the 15th as he made his home at. Mr, Jack Wylie't. • England, Jan. 15, 1944 Dear Frie▪ nds of the Red Crotst "Many thanks for the parcel that I received this week. It was very kind of you again to remember me, especi- ally since I am such a poor eorress potsdetit as far as my Gorrid friends go. Slime I last wrote you I have had a fairly good time, enough to eat, my share of leaves and good health, and best of all, not too ranch Sign of ferries here. We have been on Open ationaT duty here, Sornetintes at air- dromes, but terry seems to make .hirti- Keep these clown Window. ate "heat burglars," Itee0 your shades pulled 'way dowtu The neighbors won't think you're olio friendly ..just being thrifty and saving &a. A friendly reminder from your 'btu() c ail' denier MliaLtAN LUMBER & COAL CO, Phone 64W1