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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-05-11, Page 3WING .M ADVANCE-TIMES AC Out E WORLD WIDE NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM 01100111110 tttttttttt I ttttttt I hill I lllllll 0 ttttttttttttt 4l111/1/1 ttttt 111ililtliitii tttttttt tsilli tttttttttttttt pany at present employs 120 men, and is heavily engaged in war work. China, Japs, Near Decisive Battle Chungking—Japanese forces, gradu- ally narrowing the Chinese-held gap on the important north-south Peiping HankOw railway, are seeking a "decis- ive battle" with the Chinese in the Lo- yang area, on an eastwest railway 65 miles west • of the Other line, a Chinese Army spokesman said. Nazi Reinforce Norway, Denmark London—The Germans were report- ed to have sent 20,000 reinforcements into restive Denmark and 30,000 into Norway in a new series of anti-invas- Beatty Bros., Buy Foundry • ion Moves ranging along almost the Announcement was made of the entire western front. purchase of the Spencer Foundry Company of Petteta.riguishene by Beat- New Canol Agreement ty Bros. Ltd., ,00f Fergus. Manufac- Washington—The War Department turers of stoves, heaters and self-feed- announced a new agreeenient it said ing boilers, the Spencer Foundry Corn- would give the United States lower- The National Cash Register Co. Of Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce that the County of Buren will be handled from THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO. LTD. 350 bundas St, London Dori 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. er Allies Hit Jap Air Power Advanced Allied Headquarters, South- west Pacific,—Allied planes have in- tensified their campaign of neutralizing the Schoutenn Islands in the Dutch New Guinea area where the Japanese are reported massing naval a i r strenth, headquarters announced. Japanese Admiral Killed New York—The Tokyo radio an- nounced that Admiral Mineichi Koga, commander of the Japnese combined fleet, had been killed on active duty less than a year after his predecessor Admiral ISoroto Yamamoto, had met a similar death. cost petroleum and post-war produc- tion rights in the $130,000,000. Canal project in Canada—critized by the Senate's Truman committee, The revision provides that the Can- adian firm will supply the army with crude oil at 20 cents a barrel; plus .production costs, and the United Stat- es will be entitled to get up to 60,000,- 000 barrels of the field's production after the war, Gandhi Released. London—The Government of India announced it had decided on the im- mediate release of Mohandas K. Gan- dhi, frail and ascetic Indian National- ist leader imprisoned 21 months ago, oh the grounds of failing helath. Tighten Blockade On Axis Basis Washington—Great ,Britain and the United States tightened their economic blockade of Germany with the warning to neutral European business firms not assist the enemy in its final strug- gle for existence. •000.0mm0milm000.- Youths To Meet Calls Ottawa--.-Labor Minister Mitchell said in the Commons he thought that when all possible draftees had been taken from industry tinder examina- tions now in progress future call-up requirements would be met by men reaching the age of 18% years. 202 On Athabaskan Men Missing ,air London and eight Western Ont- ario sailors are among the 202 officers and ratings of the Royal Canadian Navy listed as Missing after the sink- ing of the Canadian destroyer Atha- baskan during a naval clash in the English Channel. Approve Invasion Plan. London — Conitmonwealth leaders have surveyed the whole broad'plan of invasion and stamped it with approval, it became apparent as the first phase of the Empire talks, devoted to the miliary situation, was concluded. Named Chief Of Staff Ottawa—Cen. r. C, Murchie, C. n, 48, of Ottawa, Vice chief of the Can, adian general staff, has :been appointed chief of staff., with the rank of acting lieuttnant-lencral, Defence Minister orrice ar riArmlmf ule CA NADA ptpARratcli -'OP NATIONA4 WAR RERviCE$ Two • Drafts For Male Teachers Ottawa—Labor Minister Mitchell announced a change in National Sel- ective Service mobilization regulations to permit ",unlimited" postponement from miliary training for ,male school teachers,. instead of only sib months as,has been the case, WESTFIELD Lance Corporal Clifford. Walsh, of Camp Borden, spent the week-end parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. vviti his Wal sh. l Donald and Alvin Snell, visited, on Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Snell, Messrs' Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Mel3rien of Goderich, Mr, and Mrs. Riley and babe of Hullett, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Leonard Cook, -Rev, Mr. Atkinson of Brucefield had charge of the service at Westfield on Sunday and spoke from St. Matt. 4: 4, taking as his text "It is Written". Rev. H .Snell had charge of the Young People's Anniversary Services at Brucefield. Next Sunday being Mother's Day, Rev, Snell will speak on that subject, and there will also he a baptismal service. Ab. Alvin Wightman, R.C,N.V. of Halifax, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wight- man before joining his ship at Van- couver. BELGRAVE Ladies Groups Held Meeting The United Church Women's Mis- sionary Society and Women's Associa- tion met in the church basement with, a fairly good attendance, The Mis- sionary meeting opened with the presi- dent, Mrs. J. Michie in the chair, also taking the Bible reading which was the 90th Psalm, and leading in 'prayer. The business session followed when minutes and treasurer's report -were read. Visits to the sick were report- ed and thanks expressed for cards and flowers received during illness. Plans were made for a special meeting in June for all the ladies of the congregation. The Literature Secretary was in- structed to order three copies of the Blue Book, An excellen reptort of the Huron Presbyterial held in Clinton, was given by Mrs. G. H. Dunlop re- porting on the morning session, and Mrs. H, Chamney for the afternoon. The worship service was conducted by Mrs. H. Campbell, assisted in hte reading by Mrs, John Anderson. Mrs. H. Wheeler led in prayer. A questionnaire to complete the study book "For all of Life", was conducted by Mrs. N. Heating. The Woman's Association meeting •followed, with Mrs. J: M. Coultes, vice- president, in charge. The minutes and financial statement were heard after which the treasurer was authorized to purchase a $50,00 bond in the Sixth Victory Loan. The offering was received and the meeting closed with a hymn and the, benediction, Attended Convention Mrs. Earl Anderson attended , the Annual Convention of the London Conference Women's Society of the United Church, in, Strathroy, Wednes- day and Thursday, as a delegate from North Huron. Mission Group Met Sunday Morning The Happy Hearts Mission Band of the United Church met in the school ,room of the church Sunday morning, with Mrs. G. H. Dunlop in charge. The meeting opened with a call to worship and the hymn "Hear the Pen- nies Dropping" and all joined in the Lord's Prayer, Frances Walker read the Bible story, Minutes of the last meeting Were read and twenty members re- sponded to the roll call. Margaret Procter read a prayer. A story en- titled "The Road to Friendship" was given by Mrs, Dunlop, Marjory and Marlene MacKenzie, Mildred Cook, Donna AnderSon • and Catherine Heating sang "Jesus Loves Mee." A story was read by Muriel Ander- son and Mrs. Dunlop followed with questions on it. Marjory ,MacT(enzie and Mildred Cook were 'chosen to ar- range the'next meeting. The meeting closed by singing "The Wise May Bring Their Learning" and the flenediction. Institute To Hold Open Meeting The Ecigrave Women's Institute will jhold an open meeting in the Orange Hall, on Tuesday, May 16th, to which all the ladies of the cotninuni- ty are invited, Mrs. A. Manning, vice-president Of the Beigrave Red Cross, will be the speaker. Mrs, It, 'Procter and Mrs. 3. Anderson are in charge of the 'Pro- gram. loll tall*My part in the war PRODUCTION MEN eapitoli;.' constant touch with sources of raw mated, alt, suppliers of parts, government. and. lacy authorities,, THE ARMED •PORCf$ • svansibilitY for training and supply, for troop movements, for opera, tions on land, air and ocean battlefronts. 4 GOVERNMENT. °FPI CIA1,$.,041, touch with every phase of our production and military program-,-with foreign goveriantents-,-, with national and international war agencies. YOU-depending on your :telephone. for quick, essentialcom- munication at work and at home. a telephone lines can carry this wartime load only if we all use existing facilities Sparingly, and keep our calls just as short and business-like as we can. Additional equipment is severely limited by material shortages; co-operation must take the place of construction if essential calls are to go through promptly. dx Arive 80,tek. OW-1:#09 11,4*iffs to Oaurte Band Thankoffering to be Friday, May Walton the guest speaker. Look for 19th, with Mr. Clarence Grainger of further announcement next week, .6••••••••••••••.... effort, Reading—by Miss gait!) Proc- ter, Please bring sandwiches, Mrs. John .Coulter has returned home after spending the past few months with her :sister, Mrs, Thomas Father of Elora, Mrs, Richard Yuill of London, with friends, Mrs, John McGill and Mr, and Mrs. Joseph McGill, attended the funeral in Toronto of 5, Harvey Williamson of Lcadon, son of Nelson am. Airs. Wil- liamson of Toronto, and nephew of Mrs. John .McGill. Mr. and. Mrs. Lloyd Hutton of Wingham, spent the week-end with her' parents, Mr. and. Mrs, James Leitch. Mrs. Margaret Lowry of Dundee, spent a few days with Mr, and Mrs, John McGill,. Mrs. Earl Anderson left Saturday to visit her mother, Mrs. Young, of West Port, who is seriously ill. Brick Church Mission Band The Brave Adventurers Mission Band of Brick United Church held their regular monthly meeting during the Sunday School hour, May 7, The theme, being Friends. Eileen ,Snell placed the worship centre while Jean Leaver played quiet music. The first verse of. "What a Friend we have in Jesus" was sung in response to the call to worship. Elmer Shiell read the scripture lesson, St. John 15: 12-17. Eleanor Wightman said a, recitation, "The 'Way of Love". Audrey Irwin told the worship story and Jean Leav- er led in prayer. The last two verses of "Jesus Bids Us Shine" was sung, The members repeated the Purpose and Mrs. Dunlop read the story "The Road to Friendship". The memory verse was repeated. The offering was received and the offering hymn was sung. The minutes of the last meet- ing were read and business was attend- ed to. A 'summary of the story was written in the work books and the meeting closed with prayer. Mission .4•0•=0••••••=0.0., CLEAN Crankcase and Valves . . . IMPROVE Performance . . PREVENT Costly Engine Repairs! t. 'es Our CONSERVATION salvia will help you to: Avoid Engihe Flure by: Cleaning engine oil pan ---- valve au eratin mechanism , . . Checking ail pressure and testing compession. Save Gasoline and Oil by: Engine to including carburetor, battery, and electrical system. Stretch your Tire Mileage b Maintaining proper tire pressure . . • Tire rotation every 3,00 to 5,000 miles , . Regular inspection of wheel alignment and lscriance-- brakes and shock absorbers. Prevent Deterioration et Body and 't:nders by: Repotring and refinishing damaged or chipped surfaces • Washing body as re- quired te keserVe the finial and fo keep drain hol open as et protection against eostfj, rusesamage. txtend the Litho 4' your Car or Truck by: Wegular lubrican (at least every 40 days) • . , Minor inspection arid adjustment Covet)? 7,00D istito. Sludge is a thick, dark mixture of used oil, water, carbon and unburned gasoline which forms mainly in the crank• case of car and truck engines-it plugs oil screens and oil passages and damages other engine parts. Slower wartime driving-shorter trips-lower grade fuels male sludge a common problem now. Low cost sludge remoturi service from a GENERAL MOTORS DEALER today will:- - Save gasoline and oil --prevent costly repairs. -Extend the life ofyour car or truck-improve performance. Tills information is tmde available to you, the owners of Canada's cars and trucks, to assist yon to conserve your Webicks, and so safeguard against a breakdown of the country's automotive transportation up to and even beyond the day of Victory! ALWAYS GO TO A GENERAL MOTORS DEALER FOR 1' A. M. Crawford, Wingham COEVROLEI.PONTIRt OLDSMOBILE' MtLAUOHLIN-BUCK , CADILLAC 1, CHEVROLET& ODIC TRU - Thursday! May Jlth, 1944 TO zar (Wow Canadians:- Your§ sincerely, Ralston announced, Lt,-Gen, Murchie, succeeds Lt, Gen, Kenneth Stuart, U, of Kingston, who will concentrate On his recent appointment as chief of staff • at Canadian military- headquarters in London, 0,4 CANADA 11456116 20,000 TONE or Aisle APE EVERY 'MONTH WHAT IS WANTED: YOu can remedy this HOW TO DO IT; Tie secnsely in Separate critical paper shortage by saving every scrap a bundles. (The little time you take will save Waste Paper, namely: wrapping paper—store tlaousands of man hours.) Then dispose of it bagscardboard—cartons—corrugated boar& through your local voluntary Salvage Commit- -old magazines and books—envelopes and tee or other War voluntary Organizatio, or letters—newspapers. These represent the sell it through any known trade channels, your raw material for making vitally needed your or others. The important thing is to get Paper containers. your Waste Paper moving to the mills: DEPARTMENT OP NATIONAL WAR SERVICES !Ai Ukkiii ,,,kkiityi%datitakssw salvage committees and w-PV:i . r°41 *he P ' d A othor Voluntary War Workers and , members of Me _Voluntary Jams of Canada have done an excellent war ,fob. Canada, in doing her part tp help win the war, has-been greatly assisted by your voluntary and unselfish devotion to the important duty of saving and turning in the, essential war materials. You have backed up the boys, overseas and your activities have been a material factoi,in turning the tide of battle against the enemy, When Canada '8 stook ,piles have been dangerously low, You have diecovered, saved. and salvaged waste material' which has been turned into weaponsi# ammunition, explosives and containers. Your. Salvage Cam-paigns have been Nation-Wide and of National importance. Your job has been a big one which you have nobly performed. When at war the past is the past and 'we must look to the, future. Again I appeal to you! `There is another National war emergency which must be met and overcome, Expertson the matter have assured me that there is a critical shortage of Waste Paper and that the situation is desperate. War supplies must reach our Fighting Forces who will use them against the enemy. War supplies must be safely packed . As we march on nearer to the/enemy ..... more supplies are required by our Fighting Men. More - much more Waste Paper is wanted ngAq• Paperboard mills are worki g a dav to-day basis and some are facing shut-clowns becanude°nreiceiv-tock supplies of Waste Paper are critically low. Fr now on every scrap of waste paper is to be saved and turned n ta the Nation through regular Waste Paper channelse . i Fellow Canadians please help! • . R. LaPliche„ ALin.ister,L Natlonal War Services.