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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-09-21, Page 2INTERESTING CLIPS OF DISTRICT NEWS Clinton Stores Close One Day Week Under the new regulations, restrict, ing hours of work of employees, the Merchants of Clinton have decided to close their places of business all day Wednesday, except during the month Deeembera—Clinton News Record. Harriston thinner Died of Wounds Mr, and Mrs. George Tomlin receiv- ed the sad news that their son Gun- ner Edward Charles Tomlin had died of wounds on Sept. 5th while serving with the Canadian Army in Italy. "Ted" as he was known by Harris- tonians enlisted with the 100th Battery, Listowel, 'on Sept. 9th, .1939, just a few days after war had been declared on Germany. He was transferred to the Anti-Aircraft, and embarked for England in March, 1941 Harriston Review. Retires After 50 Years In Business There are two important business changes on the Main Street of Exeter. Two of the oldest business men are about to retire. Their advent into business dates back to the old days when 'coal oil lamps lighted the main street and board walks fronted the stores; when verandahs in front of the frame stores were quite common and every store had one or more hitching posts in front. The two men are brothers-in-Iaw and both are octogen- erians. They are James H. Grieve and Joseph Senior. — Exeter Times Ad- vocate. New Matron at Bruce Shelter Mrs. George Lorenz of Port Credit has accepted the position as matron of the Bruce County Children's Shel- ter here, taking the place of Mrs. Thos. Kenny who has beert'relieving matron for the past several months. Mrs. Lorenz has arrived in Walkerton iE YOUR EYES NEED ATTENTION Our 25 Ppint Scientific Examine ation enables us to' give you, Clear, Comfortable Vision F. F HOMO Optometrist Phone 118 Hariston and commenced her new duties. -,- Walkerton Herald-Times. Mildmay Rotary Club Buy Park Site The Mildmay Rotary Club last week acquired a lot on the main street of the village which- will be used as the site for a swimming pool and Public work, The lot is the one situ- ated on the east side of Elora St., and extending from immediately north of P. D. Liesenier's residence to the banks of the stream. It was purchas- ed from Phillip Hoffarth. Mildmay Gazette, VULCANIZED REPAIRED ... bring in your TRUCK TIRES too! • Small cuts, bruises, separated plies and breaks in your tractor tires don't heal by themselves.:; they get worse if neglected: Right now is the timeto get tractor tires repaired ; put right in the "pink" for work to come. All work is done in our modern plant using genuine Goodyear materials, and modern methods: Don't "put off". repairs until to; morrow ; ; ; get them done right now. We can repair, vulcanize and retread all sizes and makes of truck tires» Skilled Workmen la$SWO a first class' job: MURRAY JOHNSON Phone fit, Winghttru Armstrong:6 Vulcanizing St Service Station here Atttiettbng tst Phone tfli, Wine:tam - 2" MANY doctors are with the armed 4-v-1- forces; and those who remain at home do double duty to give us untiring protection. Brantford Roofs have given untiring protection to thousands of Canadian homes for nearly 40 years. They embody the finest materials, work- manship and protective features—a dependable safeguard against the elements. A Brantford Roof will not curl, warp or split. All Brantford Roofing is fire-resistant, easily applied and rea- sonably priced. The colours are modelled on Nature's soft, warm shades and blend harmoniously with any setting to enhance the smartness of your home. Brantford Asphalt Slates are particu- larly attractive, and help to lower the cost of fire insurance. Ask your local dealer for information and prices. on Brantford Asphalt , Slates—Insulated Siding —and Roll Roofings; 15-244 13rantford Roofs Brantford 'Roofing Company' Limited, Brantford, Ontario For sal* by STAINTON HARDWARE PAGU TWO WinghaOlt AdVaalCesTiMe0 Pnblished at WINOMAIYI ONTARIO illalaSCriPtissn. Rate --- One Year $3.00• Sint months, $1,00 in advance To 13, $, A., $2.50 per year Foreign rate, $3,00 per year Advertising rates on application, The much tooted Siegfried Line has been cracked in more than one place. The Germans are learning to their sorrow that the 'United Nations had a few tricks up their sleeves .and were able to bring into play many others, The poet said "What is so rare As a day in June". Tie might well have made it September. Fine 'September days are truly wonderful, Off Again, on again. "G,S," badges were ordered removed from the sleeves of active soldiers with 18 months or more service, but this order was quick- ly reversed. Lads -who enlist for active service should be given the distinction, of wearing the "G.S." badge, * *. * Air Marshall "Billy" Bishop, V.C., on Friday pinned sparks badges on his daughter at Guelph when she graduat, ett as a wireless operator, ground. It was some time ago that he pinned the • wings on his son at Uplands. These kids are evidently a chip off the old block. Post War School For Goderichl The Public School Board of code- rich has asked the Town Council to include a. new school in its peat-war program to replace the, 88-year-old Central Public Selma, revered by thousands of former ptipils. The old school is now not only too small but has inadequate facilities. at Bright, Wednesday, where they held ' their first regular meeting for the fall term. Mr. Shearer, former Agricul- tural Representative of Huron Coun- ty, is a past president of the Club, Appeal Judgement Lucknow Will Case. Notice. of appeal has been issued . against a judgement handed down last July by Justice D, P. J. Kelly, who de, tiered invalid the will of the late Alexander McKenzie, a LUOIMOW cat- tle buyer, on the grounds the testator lacked capacity to make a last will and testament, McKenzie left an es- tate of more than $100,000 of which lie directed approximately $78,000 to be used as an educational endowment fund to provide scholarships for male students at the Lucknow Public and. Continuation School, Hail In Auburn. Area Wind, hail and rain swept Auburn Wednesday afternoon about five o'clock. Two miles east no hail was reported, On the road west between Auburn and Carlow, a distance of six miles, hail could have been gathered by the pailful. Large orchard owners of this district report the apple crop has been badly damaged. Chins To Practice With Leafs It was revealed here that Bill Chin, eldest of Lucknow's famed line of Chinese puck chasers, is on the reserve list of the Toronto Maple Leafs, which prevents him, from, attending Detroit Red Wings' hockey school. Brother Ab, and George didn't hesitate to make it clear that where Bill goes, they go, and ,so all three will attend the. Leafs' training camp for two weeks this fall. The Leafs will do their pre-season training this year at Owen Sound, and the Chin boys are scheduled to be on hand in the Grey County capital when the training season opens on October 10th.—Lucknow Sentinel. SALEM (Too late for last week) h Mrs. McTavish of Wroxeter, spent the -week-end with her sister, Mrs. D. L. Weir and Mr. Weir. Miss Laura Bennett of Toronto, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Edwin Bennett. Miss Gertie Bush of Wroxeter, spent last Sunday with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Weir and Mr. Weir. Miss Kay Willits of Brussels, visit- ed over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Willits. Mrs, W. A. Cathers spent a few days recently with her brother, Mr. Tom Earls, who resides south of Gorrie, Mr. and Mrs. Allister Green from near Wroxeter, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Weir. Mrs. Duffy of Teeswater, spent a few days with ./tfr. and Mrs. John Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dane and Mr. James Douglas of Gorrie, spent Sun- day afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. John Gowdy visited one day recently with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Falconer, who reside near Tees- water. Mrs. Gowdy's- sister, Mrs. Brooks also resides •there. The Anniversary services held here bat Sunday were a decided success in every way. The weather was ideal and the Church was packed to overflowing for both services. The speaker, Rev. Reba Herne of Varna, gaV'S two ex- cellent addresses which were enjoyed by all those present. The choir also did exceptionally well and the thank- offering was well contributed to. We take this opportunity of thanking all those who in any way assisted to make these anniversary services such a grand success. MORRIS COUNCIL Morris Council met on Monday, September 11th in the Township Hall with all the members present. The Reeve presided. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted on motion of H. Johnston and J. Michie. A petition was received front the ratepayers of the Itlilla drain to have a portion of same cleaned out. Moved by J. Miehie, seconded by Isl. Johnston, that the contract of cleaning a portion of the Mills drain be let to /0eorge Radford at $8.00 ;per hour plus Moving expenses. Carried. Moved by C. Coultes, seconded by J. Mithie, that the Road Bills as pre- sented by Road Superintendent, be paid. Carried. Moved by C. Coultes, seconded by 14. Johnston, that By-law STo. 8 to .collect money for cleaning of Lamont drain in Morris and Grey be passed. Carried. Moved by Chas. toultes, seconded by It Johnston, that the meeting ad- journ to Meet again ott October 16, 1944 at 1, p. t. The following attecititita „Were Paid: Cecil Wheeler (datnake to cattle by dogs) $0.0.001 Wallace Agar ("w41. WINQUAIVI ADVANCA-TIMS Thursday, Sept, 21st, 1944 UNRRA PARLEY AT MONTREAL The United Nations have a great task which is now confronting them, but which will be much greater in the very near future. The UNRRA is meeting in Montreal and it is compos- ed of 44 nations and the representa- tives of these countries have a job that is very important, These meetings of the United Nations Relief and Re- habilitation Administration Council will have to consider some things that were not on their original list of dut- ies. Their big job is to see that the proper assistance is given to the Unit- ed Nations who are being relieved of the Nazi yoke. This means making recommendations for the relief of some 130,000,000 people in Europe. The war is going ahead with great speed and the committee will have to work quickly. They will also have to con- sider what relief will be given to other than United Nations countries which are treed from the German in- fluence. A great deal of the content- ment of the world after the war rests on the decisions they make. They have a very, very difficult job. * * * * PRESS THE ATTACK After the last war, in fact ;before the armistice was signed, many people went soft and in their anxiety to have the war over began justifying Germ- any for her actions. They felt that Germany was taking a licking and that they had been sufficiently punished providing they agreed to terms which would be of some benefit to the Allies after the war. Germany at that time played a smart trick on the Allies. True they agreed to the terms and signed the Versailles Treaty, a treaty which -in our opinion they never` in- tended to carry out. The firing had scarcely ceased when they were mak- ing plans for a great army. They used every method possible to build that army up despite the treaty they had signed. This army was for only one purpose—aggression. Germany would not be attacked as the countries about her were fed up with war. Now we have another war coming to a close and the same thing is becoming evi- dent again. Some feel that we should get out of the war as soon as possible, they feel that statements about the Germans have been exaggerated. The Germans fought two wars during which their country was free from the ravages of war. This time they are feeling the effect of our great Airforce and the Allies armies are now on Ger- man soil. We must press home this advantage which we have been waiting so many years for. We must not go soft again but must become more de- a termined that the job this time will be / )nfished in proper style so that we will not be involved in such business for many, many years to come. Beertelephone lints c ti art carry this wartime load only if Wei all use existing facilities sparingly, and keep out vats just as short and business-like as We cart. Additional equipment is severely limited by material Shortages; co-operation Must take the place at construction if essential cat are to go throttei promptlx; PRODUCTION MEN—keeping Ea constant touch with sources of raw materi- als, suppliers of parts, government and mili- tary authorities. THE ARMED FORCES—with rrr sponsibility for training and supply, for troop movements, for opera- tions on land, air and ocean battlefronts. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS—is tomb with. every phase of our production and military program—with foreign governments-- with national and internatio agencies. YOU-•-depending on your telephone for quick, essential Carlo rautticatima at work and at hatie. 4413441, Saved When Alberni Sunk "Hello Mom and Dad, I am alright, but the boat is sunk and about 60 of her crew are lost," were the words heard by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kor- mann of Hanover from their son, Or- dinary Seaman Harold J. Kormann, telephoning from New York. 0/S Kormann was one of 31 survivors of the Royal Canadian Navy corvette Alberni which was sunk on invasion duties, the 18th Canadian vessel to -'be lost in this war. Fifty- nine men—four officers and 55 ratings are dead or missing.—Hanover Post. Kennedy To Open Teeswater Fair Teeswater Fair Board has always been exceptionally fortunate in secur- ing some outstanding individual in Canadian life to open the fair, and this year is no exception. Col. the Hon. Thos. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agri- culture for the Province of Ontario, will this year officially open the fair on Oct. 4th, at 1 p.m. — Teeswater News. Represents Dependents Allowance Board Sub. Lieut. H. G. Hays, R.C.N.V.R., has been appointed dependents' allow- ance board representative for the -navy in the three Prairie Provinces. Sub. Lieut. Hays, (youngest son of Mrs. James Hays, Seaforth, and of the local law firm of McConnell & Hays,. re- cently assumed his duties in Winnipeg after a period of duty on the east coasts—Seaforth. Huron Expositor. Safe In England On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Drover received an official cable from the Old 'Country, stating that their son, Jack Drover, Sergeant Navigator in the R.C.A.F., was safe in England. Two months ago Sgt. Drover was re- ported -missing following an operation- al flight over France—Seaforth Huron Expositor, Coming [tome Mrs. Robert Wightman is in receipt of information from National Defence Headquarters to the effect that her son, Pte. Harold Wightman may shortly be expected back in Canada. Pte. Wightman was wounded in France some time ago.—Blyth Stand- ard. Port Albert Boy Drowned Murray Carmichael, three-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Carmichael of Port Albert, was drowned in the Nine Mile river on Thursday afternoon. He was last seen playing in a boat and it is believed be fell into the water. The mother left him playing with other children, when she went to the store, and missed hint on her return. An airman, whose name could not be learned, waded into the river and re- covered the body. The child was rushed to the Port Albert air station hospital, where artificial respiration was applied for some time Without success. Fined For Missing Parade Magistrate F. W. 'Walker, in Court here Wednesday morning, imposed fines of po, or the alternative of SO days in jail, on two Kincardine men who are members of the 98th (R) Bat- y, R.C.A. Each had missed 25 parades.—Kincardirte News. Clinton Lions Visited Shearer Farm eviliblistai Lions Club officers and SS members motored to the farm home a the club's former president, J. C. Shearer„ written in the proper spirit and with sincerity, may assist in a better understanding of the problems that face us. Of course we reserve the right to decide whether an article written to the editor is published or not, Sept. 15, 1944 Editor: Wingham. Advance-Times. . DEMOBILIZATION It is extremely likely that very soon now, in a matter of weeks, or at most months, theibulk of our Armed Forces will be demobilized. They will be transferred from a fighting mob to a peace pursuing mob, and eventually, as a mob, dispersed. They will be leaving an employer, who ; in the main has. treated them kindly, sternly too, yet in a way in- dulgently, and assuredly impartially. Their dismissal will be tendered with regret that their services are no long- er required, and they will be handed over to the tender merciesand loving care of that other employer, usually designated, Private Enterprise. While in the force, whichever it, was, that of air, sea or land, they were. tolerably taken care of, they were well clad and well fed, as a matter of course, necessity and wisdom. When they were injured or mutila- ted they were honourably hospitalized. Their dependents were were also suc- cored and taken care of. For deeds of special bravery or heroism some were commended and decorated. Those decorations were naturally prized, but the recipients of them never boast or brag of them, They assert with one unanimous, insistent voice that had the same opportunity of distinction fallen to the lot of any of their comrades, they would have seized it and acquitted themselves in a Like glorious manner with equal heroism. In the course of their Career as fighters, our boys, of all ages, have learned to be meek, loving and gener- ous. The feelings of comradeship and fellowship, the noblest our hearts are subject to, have been stimulated to. an almost fever heat by associations in ramp and fighting areas. A feel- ing of oneness of solidarity has been so fostered and nourished that it wilt likely remain with them as a guiding and controlling principle when peace- time occupations are resumed. How this feeling will react upon Private Enterprise we shall soon learn. Jas. G. Webster. ating cattle) $4.00; Alexander Marine and General Hospital (Mrs. A. Neth- ery) $27.00; Mrs. Cyrus Scott (Bel- grave Fair grant) $15.00;. Department of Health (Insulin) $3.85; W. Searle (Mills drain) $28.80; Lyle Hopper (equalizing school sections) $20.00; Gowing (Bridge and damages on Lamont drain) $25.00; Carl Johnston (Robertson *drain) $683.40; Richard Alcock•(Cole drain) $216.00; Mrs. G. Gross (relief) -$15.00; Nelson Higgins (stamps, etc) $10.00, George Martin, Clerk. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editors Note:—Letters written to the editor are expressions of opinion of those who sign their articles and may or may not conform with the editor's viewpoint. • We publish them as we feel our columns should be open for discussion of topics that are timely or to allow folk to get things off their chest. The letters, however, must not be personal or abusive. Constructive criticism or constructive suggestions,