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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-05-04, Page 3Thursday, May 4th, 1944 Thoughts of Spring and paint-minded people everywhere are "suddenly" aware of the familiar Martin-Se'nour sign (although its there all the year 'round) because Spring is the usual and accepted time to repaint for fresh' beauty and protection! And this sign is a sure sign of an enduring paint because Martin, Senour is 100% pure/ Whenever you see the sign of Martin-Senour, there will be found the paint of endurance and longer lasting beauty. It is the sign which in one breath welcomes Spring and the chance to beautify as well as to do the patriotic job of protecting property 1 DONALD RAE & SON 411111EN1511111 Ask you neighbours what Bray Chicks did for them. • Then see me for prices and delivery dated. A. C. ADAMS, WINGHAM Wosioji,fight on fabieb.i. ‘,. we. shall ,fight. c thelanding 0rounds • .0(4 shall fight in the7fiel4s,rf •• These'historic words, spoken by Mr. Churchill in June; 1940, when. Britons were frantically preparing to, meet an invasion, can be para. phrased to provide even more inspiration to- day when our own invasion forces are poised for the attack on the cor,:lnent: Yes, we shall fight on their beaches, on their landing grounds, in their fields; we must fight too in our factories, offices and homes, and on our farms. The Sixth Victory Loan is another great offensive launched against the enemy. Each and every one of us must strike a blow for freedom by buying Victory Bonds: NoWattpare` Mil BUY VICTORY BONDS MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY LTD. WINGHAM ADVANCE TIMES Man Power Shortage to Continue _ Ottawa — The general shortage of manpower in Canada likely will con- tinue throughout this year, 'because of demands Qf the armed forces and of essential industries, Labor Minister Mitchell told the Commons. Deferred Men Largest Pool Ottawa—Men on postmonernents, in age groups subject to call for military service, form Canada's largest man- power reserve, it was disclosed in fig- ures made public by Labor Minister Mitchell in a speech in the Con/tons, Of the 1,665,504 in the eligible age groups—single men 181Js to 40 and married men 18% to 30-682,232 now are in the armed forces, 292,108 are on postponement and 456,185 have been rejected as unfit. • sionsmommummummula Britain, U.S, Reach Common Ground• London — Britain and the United States have reached a "large measure of common ground" on a wide field of subjects dealing with current and post war problems, as a result of the con- ferences of Edward S. Stettinius, Jr., United States undersecretary of state, wth high British official's, a joint com- munique nanounced. Chinese Retake Loyang Gateway Chungking--Chinese defenders have driven the Japanese troops from stra- tegic Hulao Pass, gateway to Yoyang, annihilating a large portion of them, the Chinese high command said. Number on Farms Down Ottawa—The umber of men and wo- men working on farms fell 364,000 be- tvieen August 31, 1939, and December 1, 1943, said a statement tabled in the Commons by Labor Minister Mitchell. Males engaged in agriculture in 1939 numbered 1,266,000 and in 1943, 935,- 000. Farm women between the ages of 14 and 64 years numbered 775,000 in 1939 and 160,000,in 1943. U. S. Navy Secretary Passes Washington — Frank Knox, secre- tary of history's largest navy and one of the two Replublicans in President Roosevelt's War Cabinet, died Thurs- day of a heart attack. He was '70 years old. Mr. Knox and Mr. Roose- velt disagreed on many domestic is- sues but on the necessity for a strong America and on the inevitability of war and the, dangers of Fascism they were in harmony. Thus it Was that when France fell in 1940 the president called on Mr, Knox to serve as his navy sec- retary and Stimson to take the war 'secretaryship. U. K. Isolated, Travel Banned London—Britain became literally a moated for'tress, as severe regulations went into effect forbidding any civilian to leave this island for any reason short of urgent national business. Premier King In London London—Buoyant after swift trans- atlantic air trips, Prime Minister King and Prime Minister Peter Fraser, of New Zealand, arrived in London, the first of the Dominion leaders on the scene for the forthcoming Common- wealth conferences. Later General Smuts of South Africa and Premier Curtin of Australia, arrived for the meeting of Empire leaders. ' Collision Tragedy on Lake Erie Ten seamen are dead, two are miss- ing and three others are in hospital with critical injuries following the col- lision early Thursday in Lake Erie of the ore freighter James H. Reed and the freighter Ashcroft. The collision occurred in heavy fog about 25 'miles south of Port Burwell. Invasion Fleet Massing—Berlin London—The Berlin radio asserted that the German anti-invasion 'com- mand was about to go into action and said "another huge Allied fleet is for-' ming in the ports of Southeast Eng- land." Take Hollandia, Alexishafen Dromes Advanced Allied Headquarters, New Guinea—Capture by U.S. 6th Army troops of the main Hollandia airdrome and by Australian forces of the Town of Alexishafen, more than 400 miles to the southeast was announced. 22 New Decorations Ottawa—Distinguished service and gallantry of Canadian Army men in Sicily and Italy were detailed in cita- tions accompanying awards of 22 new decorations, announced here by def- ence headquarters. Canadian Destroyers in Action London—Canadian destroyers team- cd with British warships to sink a German desroyer in the English charts net early Wednesday while the satire day British earrier-borne planes swoo- ped down on a )Gerrnan convoy off Soda, Northern Norway, damaging four ships and an escort vessel, MOW laps its BUrrna Die Xantly, Ceylon—Waves of Japanese jungle troops are throwing themselves desperately against Allied road blocks in Central Surma and are "perishing in droves" as they try to break the stranglehold clamped on their ,cornut- nnications by thousands of airborne "Ohintlits," an Allied spokesman an- nounced, Troops Tak.e. Qver Chicago Firm. Chicago---The United States govern,. anent, with the aid .of a detachment pf troops, took possession of he Chicago units of Montgomery. Ward ..$4 co, :afs. ter Sewell Avery-, chief executive offi cer..t?f the huge merchandising firm,. had. rebuffed previous efforts to ea- force a presidential order for seizure of the facilities, RATION COUPON NOTES Tea and Coffee Ration Increased Butter coupons Nos, 58 and 59 valid, No, 60 becomes valid Thursday; May 4th. Sugar Coupons 14 to 31 now valid, Preserve Coupons 1 to 18 now valid, Tea, Coffee coupons 14 to 29 and El to E6; T30 and T31 now valid. Note—Tea and Coffee rations have been increased approximately 40 per cent effective May 1st. Coupon val- ues have been raised to four ounces for tea and 1.6 ounces for coffee, with two coupons valid each month—one every second and fourth Thursday. At present, coupon values are two ounces for tea and eight ounces for coffee, with two coupons valid every three weeks. ' Coupons Jdue May 1 but not used will 'be accepted at the increased values. There is no change for eating places one cup of coffee or one cup of tea is all that may be served. A new type of ration coupon marked "evaporated milk" and "laiteevapore" will .replace the old-style "G" coupons for evaporated milk in restricted. areas There will be no change in value. The old style coupons will continue to be used in free areas. The new coupons will be issued gradually to priority users of evaporated milk when they apply to their own ration board for renewal of their cards, HURON PRESBYTERIAL ANNUAL CONVENTION (Continued, from page 1) The Mission Bands showed particu- larly fine work done, due partially to better co-operation from the senior groups. Especially fine worship ser- vices were held and much hand work such as sewing, knitting, making scrap books and posters was done. Fifteen of the forty-six Bands qualified for the Standard of Recognition. These were: Auburn, Bluevale, Brucefield, Blyth, Ehmville, Exeter (James St.), Winthrop, Walton, Westfield, Mon- crief, Londesboro, Clinton (Wesley- Willis), Clinton (Ontario St.), Con- stance and Wingham. Following this summary of the years work Mrs. Tavener led a lively and helpful discussion period. Some of the outstanding points stressed were that we should study and use our Blue Books more extensively and that we should give careful and prayerful pre- paration to the worship service at our meetings. Where the suggested ser- vice is used it should be adapted to suit the individual auxiliary. Miss Wiltse, the treasurer, reported that $14,190 had 'been sent to the Con- ference Branch treasurer, which was an increase of $585 over the previous year. Bequests left in trust to three different auxiliaries amounted to 83,- 250.00. Further encouragement in the finan- cial aspect of our work was expressed by Mrs. J. C. Britton when she stated that the givings of our W. M. S. in London Conference Branch have prac- tically reached their pre-depression peak. However, the most important advance in God's work has haen the increase,in the Prayer life of our mem- bers. We have discovered that we can't continue following our own wills then asking God's blessings on our ac- tions. Prayer must come first. Miss M. Stirling challenged the con- vention with the question "Are we ad- vancing in Temperance? She pointed out that drink costs Ontario twenty dollars per year per capita, also that here is more money spent on alcohol than on church kivings. More young people are learning to drink than are joining the church. The offertory prayer was given by Mrs. Jenkins of tlyth, and closing prayer. by Mrs. W. McVittie of West- field. During the noon hour greetings were brought from the Woman's As= sociatton by Mrs, W. M. Aitken to whith Mrs, Menzies of Londesboro Mrs, H. Carrie and Mrs. C. Tavener led in the afternoon worship service, The theme Of which was "Dedication to advance iri to-operation With the world church", Tribtlte was paid' to forty-one members who have passed ott during the past year hi an Impress- ive "tit Memoriam" Service conducted by Mrs, Hugh Wilson, This Presbyterial was very happy and very plastid to welcome as guest speakers two missionaries recently re- turned from, the Orient and both of whom are natives of our county, nam- ely, Miss Caroline Wellwood R.N. and Miss Sybil CouVice, Miss Wellwood who has completed thirty-six years of service in West China spoke first. The theme of her address was based on how splendidly Christ's work is being carried out in the midst of the tragedy in war-torn China, She spoke of the tremendous task of housing and of finding food that faced them when thirty millions migrated into West China, also of the great hardship .caused when heir hos- pital at Ohengtu was burned. But in spite of all difficulties, great work has 'been done, not only by the missionaries but by the Chinese christians in public health courses; in caring for beggar boys, in Baby Welfare clinics, etc. Among other things Chinese christian leaders have prayed for greater mental strength" and for courage to correct their mistakes. She challenged the W. M. S. to pray for these blessings also, Miss rCourtice whose field was in Ja- pan, told how the church of Christ in japan is carrying on and how the wo- men of Japan ask ahe women of Can 5 - .ada not to lose hope in their .christian work there. They ask especially for our prayers in carrying on during this difficult period. During this session two beautiful so- los were rendered, one by Mrs. Hern and the other by Mrs. R, Lawson, both of Clinton. Mrs. Cohn Fingland of Walton dedicated the offering. • GreetingS were extended from Pres- bytery by Rev. H. V. Workman, Sea- forth. Rev. G. C. Burton, Clinton, in- stalled the officers for the ensuing year after which Mrs. G. Dunlop, Bel- grave,brought in tile report of the Re- solutions and Courtesy Committee, This very helpful and enjoyable con- vention was brought to a close with prayer by Rev. Workman. The following is the list of officers elected for 1944; Hon, Pres., Mrs, A, W. Gardiner, Egmondville; Past Pres., Mrs, R. G. Nay, Fordwich; Pres., Mrs. C. Tavener, Bluevale; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. H. Wilson, Brussels; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Roy Lawson, Seaforth; 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. H. Currie, Benmiller; 4th Vice Pres., Mrs. C. W. Christie, Exeter; Secretary of Evening Auxil- iaries, Mrs. W. 5. Greer, Wingham; Secretary of C. G.I. T, groups, Miss r WORLD WIDE NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM The National Cash Register Co. Of Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce that the.County of Huron will be handled from THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO. LTD, BSO Dundas St., London Don B. McLean, Manager A few new cash registers and a large stock of reconditioned machines are at your disposal, For those who are entitled to a .permit we have adding machines and bookkeeping machines. Complete repair service and a full stock of paper supplies. Gertrude Worthy, Goderich; Secretary of Mission Circles, Mrs. Howard Rob- ertson, .Goderich; Secretary of Mission Bands, Mrs, H. Kirkby, Walton; Sec- rectary of Baby Bands, Mrs. Pearl Priddle, Goderich; Recording secret, ary, IMiss M. H. Milne, Blyth; 'Corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. P. G. Penwar., den, Centralia; Treasurer, Miss Mantle Wiltse, Clinton; Christian Stewardship Secretary, Afrs.J. C, Britton, Clinton; Supply Secretary, Mrs. J. Colelough, Blyth; Community Friendship Secre- tary, Miss M. Ellis, Hensall; Mission- ary Monthly Secretary, Mrs. W. Pick- ard, Clinton; Temperance Secretary, 'Mrs. Earl Mills, Walton; Literature Secretary, Mrs. R. Bolten, Exeter; As- sociate Helpers' Secretary, Mrs. L. Wightman, Wingham; Press Secret- ary, Miss Caroline Wellwood, Wing- ham. • "The going's getting tougher. It's raining again. The mud is like gumbo. Over on the other side Of the hill, the enemy is shelling us. In a few hours we attack. I've got to go on, now. My job's up ahead." Your job lies ahead too; just as clearly defined as this Canadian soldier's at the battlefront. Are you backing him . to the limit? You're not giving up anything when you buy Victory Bonds, All you are asked to do is lend, not give; invest not donate! Surely the buying of extra Bonds is no hardship compared to the sacrifice of the lad who is "moving up front" today. •