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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-09-28, Page 3I 1 on Guaranteed ,si 0 Trust Certificates ISSUED for 'any amount . . for a term of five years ..1guaranteed both as to principal and' interest ..„ ,Interest cheques mailed to reach holders on due date, or, at holder's option, may be allowed to accumulate at conapOtind interest. An ideal investment for individuals, corn- paeies1 authorized by law fen. denieterY boards, executors and other truatee.s. THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling tower Toronto 33 'OM ki The Goodyear Dealer is • If every motorist knew all there was to know about a tire, he wouldn't need the expert services of a Goodyear Dealer. He'd just buy a tire ... that's all! But, it's well to remember that even the best tires and tubes ... Goodyears . give still greater mileage and finer perform- ance when properly fitted to the rims and regularly maintained and serviced. 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They provide lasting 4 protection, and beauty indoors or out. ,0°- ""' Has your home 1011 A 4MI I There'sa ell...paint dealer near you who will be glad to give you helpful ideas and suggestions for extra eye. appeal in your borne. Look for his, C. LL. Paint sign. • :tom • e},}••••}. w*9,0m}0.:$0m*90:90 L'roVinees To Lend Aid On IriPlemerits Winnipeg, Rel3reSentatievs of k Prairie governments promised finan- vial iupport totaling $750,009 to Cana- dian,;Co-Operative Implements Limit- ed, a spokesman ,announced at the closei of a conference of Government And }agricultural organizations• which seeks to provide cheaper prices for farm machinery. The Government' suppOrt 'will be in loans to the co- oper4tive, which aims to have $2,250,- 000 available for its oost,:war program, it was stated. o. Britain Strikes Oil London, Britain has struck ,oil, it w+ diselbsed officially, confirming a previous report carried by the B l3 C. More than.200 wells now are pumping out 26,000,009 gallons of high-grade .0i1 each year. Since the .war began the held has yielded about 300,000 tons of about '78,000,000 gallons of oil. R.C.A.F. To Release Essential Persons Ottawa, — The Commonwealth Air • Training Plan curtailment program, announced Thursday last, will mean a step-up in the R.C.A.F, 'policy of de- mobilizing personnel whose essential- ity ,td; civilian work is more important than their essentiality to the service, an official said, Siegfried Forts Stubbornly Held Inside Germany, — The Germans are fighting in their Siegfried Line with all the stubborness of the Nor- mandY hedgerow battles and they seem determined to make this the major stand in defence of the father- land. There is no indication, that they intend td pull out for the Rhine even though the Morale of some of the prisoners taken by the United States 1st Army is low. Prince Charles Sworn As Regent London, — Prince Charles was sworn' in as Otregent of Belgium in a ceremony before Parliament, press dispatches from Brussels said, After expressing gratitude of Belgium "to our powerful allies," the prince said he would serve until "the king returns and resumes his rightful place." His brother, King Leopold, is a prisoner of the Germans. • • • Estonian Capital Captured London, — The Red army captured the Estonian capital and important naval base of Tallinn after an-advance of nearly 50 miles in 24 hours,, and Berlin announced that the Germans were evacuating the north part of the Baltic state. Battle Of Italy In Final Phase Rome, — German hopes of holding • Northern Italy through the coming winter were blasted as decimated rem- nants of 12 Nazi divisions fell back into the Po Valley before the victori- ous anslaught of Canadian and Greek troops of the British 8th Army forced' a crossing of the Marecchia RiVer west of the captured Adriatic Stronghold of Rimini. Tough On Tbase Who Aid Nazii Shaef, — Gen, Eisenhower bared his policy for dealing with occupied Ger- many — a policy of two-fisted firm- ness stamping out the infamous-reign of Hitler and the Nazis ane already in effect in conquered German towns. The Allied supreme commander minc- ed no words in proclaiming the death penalty for Germans "who. *d the Nazis in any, way." Nati Offiee4 To SaVe Themelves With American Troops In Holland, —Because of a shortage of officers in' the German Army,' they ht.vg been in- structed to pull back and save them- selves' in innergencies, 'Waling their then to get out as best they can. The GermatiS apparently are so short of officer material that they are unable !! l 00.000400A0 00000 0 0 0 ,11 l ! l 0! l I111I!I ll lll llll l to replace those being killed or cap, tined *on the wide-flung fronts. Heads NeW Air Command Ottawa, — Air Vice-Marshal X, M. Guthrie, 44, of Ottawa and Winnipeg, will be OK of the newly-constitined No. 2 Training Command with head- quarters at Moose jaw, Sask., Air Min- ister Power announced here. To Announce Pacific Policy Ottawa, — It was understood here that Canada may announce within 10 days what she intends to do for her servicemen in the way of enlisting them for Pacific service, providing Asiatic campaign pay and partial de- mobilization }Meantime 'official cir- cles were sirent. . Expect 65 Ontario seats A prediction that the' Progressive Conservative party would emerge froth a Federal or provincial election with 65 Ontario seats was voiced by Hon: George Dunbar, Ontario minister of municipal affairs, in an address before the Western Ontario Progressive Con- servative Association here. The one- daY rally, attended by Dominion, pro- vincjal and Western Ontario party leaders, saw organization plans laid in preparation for a possible Federal election this autumn. Smash Huns Bid To Flee Boulogne London, — German attempts to stage a Dunkirk-like evacuation from Boulogne on the night of September 1 were smashed_ by British coastal guns which sank 11:German ships try- ing to run the gauntlet to Cap Gris Nez it was disclosed. Saskatchewan TO Close Government House • Regina, — Premibr Douglas, of Saskatchewan, announced that the Provincial Government House will be closed when Lieutenant-Governor A. P. McNab resigns and that the prov- ince will save $17,000' annually. Sas- katchewan is the fourth Canadian prov- ince to close its Government House, ,Chiang Accepts S. Proposals Chungking, — President Chiang Kai-Shek has accepted a set of recom- niendations submitted by Donald M. Nelson and Maj-Gen. Patrick J, Hur- ley designed to bring more of China's available industrial power to bear upon the war effort, it was announced. Batter And Blockade Crete Rome, — Allied air and naval forces have loosed a mounting attack against strained Nazi transport• and airfields on Crete and have blockaded the island to prevent escape of the German gar- rison, Allied communiques announced. Philippines Base Blasted Pearl Harbor, — Carrier planes of the United States -3rd Fleet made the United States' first aerial counter- attack of the war on Manila Bay area. sinking 11 ships and destroying 205 planes, e They probably sent 26 other ships to the bottom. A floating dry-- dock and two barges also probably were wiped out. WROXETER Mrs. W. W. Weir, also Mr, Lloyd Weir, both of Toronto, sperq part of last week with Mr, and Mrse Allister Green. 2nd line Tuiiberry. Miss G. Bush is spending a few days with Toronto friends, .Mrs, M, Sellers received a message on Thursday telling her Mr, Sellers, who has spent several weeks in North ern 'Ontario, was a patient in Graven- burst hospital having suffered a weak spell and fall which caused some ribs to be broken. At latest word he .s resting comfortably but will be in hospital some days yet, Rey, .J'. L. and Mrs. Foster, spent part of last week in TOronto, ,Mrs, George Allen,,spent a, few days in, Toronto, guest of her daughter, Mrs. Maxwell MacFarlane., ,Mrs. Dean Gibson of London, was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs, W. G„ Gibson, Received 20 Franc Note Mrs. Ward Sharpin, 4th line, Turn- berry, recently received a cherished souvenir, a 20 franc note, from their son, Clarke, who is now with the Cana- dian Army in France, Miss Jean Gowdy, left on Tuesday of last week for Toronto, where she will be on the staff of one of the Bank of Commerce Branches. School children of the district have been busy during the past week gath- ering milkweed pods for the war ef- fort. An enjoyable dance was held in the school house of Turnberry, S.S. No. 2, on,Friday evening. The W .M, S. of Gorrie Presbyter- ian Church held their September meet- ing at the home of Mrs. J. L, Moe- Ewen, 2nd line Turnberry, on Thurs- day evening last. Miss Edythe MacDonald spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank King, ,Gorrie. Md. Mitchell of Toronto, also Mrs. Stedelbauer of Tilsonburg, are visiting at the home of their sister, Mrs. Jas. Sangster and Mr. Sangster., Mr. George Maker, Holland Centre, and Mr. Jim Smith, Bala, visited at the home •of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Mc- Kenney part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Durst visited with the latter's sister, Mrs, Glossop of ListenVel one day last week. Mr. Fred Hambly, who has been section foreman of the C.P.R, at Forks of Credit, has been appointed section foreman at Fordwich, Mr. Rutledge of Fordwich is being moved to Flesh- erton. A family re-union took place at the home of Mrs. H. Wailer over the week-end. From Toronto, Mrs. H. Waller, Mr. and Mrs. Len Hayes and Lennie Jr., and Miss Marjorie Waller. Fit. Sgt. Neil Carr; son-in-law, spent part of last week at the Waller home with Mrs. Carr and baby son. Agnes Durst Passes It was with deep regret this com- munity learned on Monday morning of the death of a former resident in the person of Agnes Durst, daughter of Mrs. Durst and the late Irwin Durst of Stratford. Agnes was born and lived in Wroxeter until a few years ago when her family moved to Stratford. Deceased was in her 24th year and for the past five years Was a Patient at Queen Alexandria Sani- torium at London. Deepest sympathy is extended to her brothers Harold and Philip of town, also her mother and other members of the family. Jean Gowdy Presented A large crowd of friends and neigh- bors gathered in the Town Hall on Monday night in honour of Miss Jean Gowdy, a popular member of the staff eof the Bank of Commerce here, who was' leaving on Tuesday for a' similar position in Toronto. Sangsters orch- estra, provided excellent music for dancing,, Following refreshments Jean was called forward, Ken Edgar read an address and Jean was presented with a set of three travelling bags in grained leather, a bedroom chair and electric table lamp. The following is the address: Dear Jean: We your friends of the community :have gathered in your honour to spend a social evening before you leave on a new adventure in the business world. During the years you have spent in 'our village we have learned to admire your fine persecialitY, ybur efficiency and pleasant ways in serving the pub- lic. It was 'Charles Linsley who wrote "The men and women I have seen succeed best in life have always been cheerful and hopeful, who went about their business with a smile 6n their faces". It is because orthese qualities that we regret you are leaving Wrox- eter. We shall miss your but, we realized that your going means new opportunities and greater achievement, So that you may have a memento of the years spent amongst us, we 'ask you to accept these gifts, Wherever you travel may it convey to you our best wishes for good health, happiness and success in the coining' years. Prom your friends in the thtit99, triunity, 4iss Gowdy expressed her , deep appreciation for the gifts and thanked those who had planned the everting in her honour. • Bale For Needy Community In response to last -week's appeal, donations are already being received for the annual bale being sponsored by the Women's Institute. This bale will be sent to Fort Stewart, Ontario, where meinber of a church }group will distribute it. If you have any good us- ed clothing you no longer need, your donation will be greatly appreciated by this less fortunate Ontario . com- munity. Articles may be left at Mr, Rann's Store during the next two weeks: Annual Open Meeting October 6th is the date for the open meeting of the Women's Institute a • • or • • • • F44,3 very clear and bringing great com- fort to those who believe. Mr. Jones expressed his great pleasure in again being in St. James Church. The choir were assisted by mem- bers of Trinity Church choir of Ford- wich. The words of the anthem — Rejoice in the Lord, with }Mrs. G. K. Nobes taking the solo, and Miss Elva. Fester as, organist. Women's Association Members of the Women's Associa; tion, United Church, held their September meeting' in the church parl- ors on Tuesday last. •Mrs. Leslie Douglas and Mrs. Percy Copeland were in charge. The afternoon was spent in quilting with pot luck supper served at the close. which will this year again take the form of a community concert and Glance, In, addition a community sale will be held at Red Cross rooms in the' afternoon. Every family in the district is being asked to contribitte something saleable. Supper will also be served. Your co-operation will make possible the sending of comforts to the men and women in the district who are serving their country at home and abroad. Harvest Thansgiving Service St James, Anglican Church, very attractively decorated with late sum- mer flowers and fruit of the Tree. and Garden, was a suitable setting for the annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service. Guest 'preacher for the day was a former Rector, Rev. R. S. Jones of Durham, who spoke from the text, "But when the fruit is brought forth immediately he putteth in the sickle because the harvest is come" St. Marks Gospel, chapter 4. verse 29. The theme was "Lessons from the Harvest," Tribute was paid the early pioneers of th e church, who withstood many hardships that we might enjoy the blessings of our harvesrtime. At harvest time we must think of God who 'sends the rain and sunshine which giveth the harvest. We should re- member our redemption through Christ who would have us be very certain we are redeemed, and finally a lesson of the harvestris the promise of Eternal Life, Christ's own words, "In My Fath'er's House" making it • MACHAN BROS. WINGHAM, Ont. 11•1•11liMMV