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Frederick Johnson C. C. F. Sise Frederick Johnson, left, was appointed president of The Bell Telephone Comparly of Canada, at last week's meeting of the board of directors in Mon- treal. He succeeds Charles F. Sise, right, president since 1925, who has reach- ed the retirement age of 70., and who continues as chairman of the board. Mr. Johnson has been vice-president in charge of accounts and finance since 1935. These changes are effective November 1. "Long Distance Telephoning is heavier than it was a year ago" • 4s, It% ZiriL e( I DIDN'T MEAN, IT LIKE THAT. I'M SORRY; MOM! V'grA•01. a It ALL RIGHT, BOB. I KNOW YOU'D LIKE STEAK EVERY DAY YOUNG MAN, APOLOGIZE TO YOUR MOTHER! SHE MAKES DELICIOUS STEW ! YES, WOMEN ARE DOING A SWELL JOB4 OF RATIONING ON THEIRAVLv OCiK ! A.4\ THANKS TO THE HOUSEWIVES They're doing a real job. Now many men could run their businesses, in the face of shortages, as quietly and effi- ciently as these women do? They are planning, day after day, varied, balanced meals. No mean task , in Wartime, So let's forget the cptnplaints and remeraher to thank our wives and mothers, instead. JOHN LABATT LIMITED LONDON CANADA WHY NOT.? MEAT'S NOT RATIONED THAT'S RIGHT! THANKS TO YOUR MOTHER AND OTHERS LIKE HER WHO ARE SENSIBLE ABOUT THEI UYING .41 `tt • YES, WE CAN HAVE ALL THE MEAT WE WANT BECAUSE WE DON'T BUY ALL WE CAN 1, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Mines of Niagara Falls, New York, spent a few days with Mr. Wm. Mines, also Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wright. Miss Kay Irwin, a former teacher WROXETER ITT TRUE—For the first three months of this year Long Distance lines handled calls at a rate which would represent an increase, over the full year, of nearly three and one half million calls. So you see we're not out of the woods yet—and won't be until the war is won. Please continue to hoop wartime communication lines clear —use Long Distant* for essential calls only, Delays cast cost lives! ReiNtialk— NIGHT RATES NOW BEGIN AT 6 P.M4 WINGHAIVI ADVANCg-TIMES Lions Assist At Fair The Howick Lions operated a Bingo game in conjunction with Howick Fair Board Jon Saturday making a consider able amount of money fqr both Lions and Fair Board. Miss Gertrude Sangster. of Detroit, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. fames Sangster. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Robertson and two daughter, also his father, Mr. Robertson Sr., were week-end guests of friends here. Mr. Robertson, form-. erly on the C. S. here, is now principal of a school at West Lorne. Attend Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stamper and children, also Mr. Souch, Mrs. Mil- dred Stewart and Mrs. Ward Sellers, were in Dungannon on Sunday attend- ing the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mrs. Stampers aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. D. S.- Errington of Dungan- non. The date of the Anniversary really falls in December but for the convenience of the guests it was held at this time. About 45 friends and relatives signed the guest book and during the afternoon a granddaughter gave an address to her grandparents and a beautiful tri-light floor lamp was presented. Many other gifts spoke of the high esteem for this fine couple. A buffet lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Errington who are in fairly good health formerly were of the 2nd line of Morris and old friends from this district will wish them many more happy years together. Dan Kaake The funeral of a well-known citizen in the person of Dan Kaake, took place on Saturday afternoon to Wrox- eter cemetery. Deceased was a son of the late Al- bert Kaake and Matilda Rachael Kaake and had lived tnost of Isis life in Wroxeter, He was a carpenter by trade, Death took place in a London hospital folloWing a lingering illness. One brother George, survives, his parents and two brothers Albert and Williani, having predeceased him. Thanksgiving Service There was a special Thanksgiving service in the United Church on Sun- day last with the pastor, Rev, 3. L. Foster its charge, who spoke front the words, ""Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God in not keeping his Commandments and his judgements and his. Statutes .which I command thee this day", neut. Ch. 8, verse 11, pointing out the bountiful harvest and the goodness of God during the past year, That the spiritual privileges and open llible was of evert greater import. Ando, arid we should return our thanks by giving of onrseives to Hie Servied. The words of the anthem were, "My Soul cloth magnify . the Lord", A Men's Quintette sang "Nearer My God Bale Will Be Shipped Members of the W, I, will send a bale of clothing to Fort Stewart early 'next week, Anyone having donations for same please leave this week at Mr. Rann's Store, New or second-hand clothing will be very acceptable; Sale And Concert A Success An interesting enjoyable and profit- able community activity was carried out on Friday last under the auspices of the local Women's Institute, Sale, Supper, Concert and Dance was held. During the previous day the Red Cross rooms were a hive of activity, when members went through the dis- trict gathering generous donations of fruit,' vegetables, fowl, .canned fruit, pickles, jams, home baking, hand- made article white elephants and many other saleable gifts, On Friday at three o'clock the sale was announced open, at 4.30 'supper was ready to be served and consisted of a cold meat and salad plate with pie, rolls and coffee: At 8,15 a capacity audience gathered at the Town Hall for a con- cert of local talent. Ken Edgar made an excellent chairman and the follow- ing numbers received good order and hearty approval. The concert opened with everyone joining in 0 Canada, with Rev. G. K. Nobes at the piano. G. A. Wearring led in a few commun- ity songs. The school children made a fine contribution; C. S. pupils sang two 3-part songs; Senior room of the public school contributed a Flag Drill and the smaller children entertained with a rhythm band number with Mr. Earl directing. Piano duets were given by Agnes and Margaret Wear- ring also Jean Moffat and Helen Saw- tell, Mr. Earls accompanying with violin obligato. Rev. G. K. Nobes gaves two piano selections; solo, by Thelma Denny; a Men's chorus by Messrs G. A. Wearring, G. W. Gibson, Gilbert Howes, . Rev. J. L. Foster, Andy Gibson, Art Gibson, Vern MTh- er, with Miss Mary Gibson at the piano. Accordian solos, Audrey Wade, duets by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Douglas, Belmore with Mr, W. King„ Brussels, accompanist, also a duet by Mrs. H. V. ,McKenney and Mrs. H. Durst, Readings were given by Mrs. F. G. Fowler, Bluevale, Mrs. Walter Woods and Gilberta Howes. Margaret Wear- ring and Billy Hart sang. Violin solos by Mr. Arnold Earls with his pupil, Agnes Wearring accompanying. Mrs. MacNaughton, president of the W. I. spoke briefly thanking all who had in any way helped to make the afternoon and evening a success. The draw was made on a live rooster donated by Mrs. Robt. Hupher and won by Mrs. Jas. Sangster, also on a hand-made crochet rug donated by Mrs. Ward Sharpin ,was won by Mrs. J. H. Wade- of Wingham. The National Anthem brought this fine community concert to a close. Dancing followed with Sangster's orchestra providing excel- lent music, A booth provided refresh- ments. The fish pond was an added attrac- tion both afternoon 'and evening. The convener, Mrs. McKenney and her' committees, the officers and mem- bers of Wroxeter Women's Institute are deeply grateful to those who by their donations and attendance, gave support to their project which will provide funds for Xmas boxes for overseas men and women from the dis- trict, also to those who gave their time and talent to make the concert possible. One outstanding ,gift was a cutter donated by Mr. Alex Casemore. The cutter was unsold and Mr. Case- more took it home making in its place a cash donation of .$20.00, The total net proceeds reached almost $300,00 which will be a great help and en, .aouragement. to the W, I. members who carry on their work for the good of horn0 and country, RALF. REGBUITINft', COMES TO A STOP 4,200 Potential Aircrew Members To Be Released. The beginning of demobilization of the R.C,A.F, was foreshadowed when Air Minister Power announced the end Of, recruiting, release of 4,200 aircrew members and a plan by which the first men into uniform will be the first out, He also, said at a --press conference, that formation of distinctive R.C.A.F. squadrons for operations in the Pacific theatre would be on a volientary basis,. The new announcements followed a trend of general curtailment that was indicated Feb, 16 when_ Major Power disclosed a new commonwealth air agreement. Since then lie has said that 28 schools and 23 relief landing fields will be closed by the end of the year, He followed up this by recently annotmc, 'rig the amalgamation of training com- mands and reduction in membership of the air council, The 4,200 airerew reserve, waiting to start initial training, will be given a chance to volunteer for either the army or navy but those who do not volunteer will be subject to draft regh- lationse }Thursday, October 12, 1944 He now has, ready for reinforcement whets training is completed, a potential of about ,I.,11,000 aircrew members, These will be enough to fill commit- ments 'for the German as well as the Japanese war, The poet's line, "Order is heaven's first law," is so eternally true, so axiomatic, that it has become a truism; and its wisdom is es obvious in re- ligion and scholarship as in astronomy or mathematics,—Mary. Baker Eddy. of the Continuation ',staff here, has joined the services and is stationed at London. Miss Irwin's many friends here wish her every success. Miss Eleanor Sanderson of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mrs. Sander- son and Mr/Thos. Ritchie. Bern—On TuesdaY, October 3rd, 1944, in Wingham General HeeDital, I tp Thee." to Mr. and Mrs, Philip. Durst, daughter. Mrs. B. Schott and Miss Margaret Mack of Cleveland, Ohio, visited here over the week-end, On their return they were, accompanied by the former's mother, Mrs, Bevington, also her aunt, Mrs. Stutt, who will spend the winter menthe as their guest in Cleveland, Mrs, Stutt's many friends here hope she will return much improved in health. LAC. Clifford Denney of crumlin, also Mrs. Denny and little daughter Nancy Ileen, of Ripley, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Denny. Gladys Musgrove of the R,C,A.F., was a holiday visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Musgrove. Mrs. Mable Allen, Jimmy and Marj- orie, Toronto, spent Saturday here. Mrs. J, N, Allen accompanied them home. Mrs. J. H, Wade, Wingham, spent the week-end and' holiday with D. S. and Mrs. ,MacNaughton. Miss Rona Vanvelsior of Weston, spent the holiday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. E. Vanvelsior. Dr. John Munroe, Mrs. Munroe' and children of Woodstock, were week-end visitors of Mr. and Mrs, Allen Mun- roe. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Timm and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gedcke at Mayne Corners. Mr. and Mrs. Archie 'Gibson, To- ronto, were holiday visitors with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gibson. Mr, and Mrs. H, V. McKenney had Thanksgiving dinner with Warrant Officer Francesv and Mr's. Glossop of Listowel. Misses Marian and Jean MacDonald of 'Toronto, spent the holiday with their mother, Mrs. Vern MacDonald. Miss Isobel Smeaton of Toronto, was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. V. McKenney. Miss Jean Gowdy, Toronto, was a holiday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gowdy. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Durst spent the week-end in Listowel. at a family get-to-gether in honour of a brother- in-law, Warrant Officer Frances Glos- sop, who is home with his wife and daughter, Betty Ann for 14 days leave. They're TALKING ABOUT The Quality Tea Ten Cent Dollar I They speak of it glibly...but what does it mean? If m eans that every pay-day if your boss paid you in crisp new one-dollar billsofeach of them would buy only a 11.611 measly ten-cents'worth of goods >Ali All those savings you've made with ten dimes / to :o dollar "4 would shrink to the size ofone . That's inflation! So wete lucky fn Canada that price ceilings and other anti-inflationary measures have kept our dollar value HIGH. In fact, a dollar goes further to-day buys more goods WIC 1044 othan the dollarofI918. Look at these prices, a pound of cocoa to-day mparedto IDA the it was then. The same quality towels now, were IQ then. Yee, we get o good dollar§ worth today, And remember-you protect your dollar value when you refuse- to pay more than the ceiling price...denounce black markets ... buy Victory Bonds ..save.. pay off dais and help keep the cost of living down ! I promise to give my support to keeping the cost of living down. I will buy only what I need. I will observe the ceiling whether buying or sell- ing goods or services. I will pay off old debts, save for the future, invest in Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates. And I will support taxes which help lower the cost of living. I I 0 0 ke, . 0.1.4 Pada 10 IIMW14:27".:A:1404"/) 10,010 Published by THE BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) to help reveal the dangers that inflation represents for all the people of the Nation.