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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-11-09, Page 3VOCkade And Bombing To Oaten Perniany London, -- An intensive Allied of, Sort to blockade, bomb and starve Germany into internal submission tviil be to-orAinated with a. western front offensive daring the coming months to defeat the Nazis this winter or at least soften them for a spring death blow. * Cabinet Peek To Routine Ottawa, The Federal Cabinet met in regular eeseien with every indi- cation it was discussing subjects other than the burning issue of reinforce- ments which led, to the resignation of Hon, J. L, Ralston as defence minister.. parliament Hill sources said that no further resignations from the Cabinet were expected, at least immediately. It was probable Gen. McNaughton, the new defence minister, would not be in a position to present his proposals for the future for at least several days. Flood In Holland Destructive Allied Supreme Headquarters, Paris, --The war-torn map of Holland will have to 'be redrawn when peace re- turns, for flooding is rapidly -undoing the work of centuries in winning the lowland from the sea. Big Walcheren Island, one of the oldest diked and most important crop lands, has been two-thirds lost as a result of the hard necessity of Allied aerial attack which breached the dikes, German defensive ,flooding has done nearly as much dam- age to adjacent. South. Bevelend, • Boat Sunk In •St. Lawrence * Matane, Que. — Seventeen mem- bers of the crew of a British freighter arrived here after two explosions rocked their ship in the St. Lawrence River eight miles offshore. It was not known whether the blasts resulted from boiler explosions or whether the Canadian-built ship was the victim of the first reported enemy action in the St. Lawrence since the fall of 1942. The men were brought here after . landing at near-by Petite Matane fol- lowing a six-hour row across the St. THE' —Courtesy of The Windsor Stare am VIRGINIA PIPE TOBACCO it's a real POE, smoker's jobaccoL It's easy for you to plan NOW for post-war household ims provements. Buy Victory Bonds now -- "they ,will come in mighty, handy to purchase a DURO'WATER SOFTENER Hard water, due to its lime and magnesium content, dries up 'the natural freshness of the skin, causing it to crack and become, rough. In Duro-softened water Oil litiriniul effects of hard water are eliminated, leaving-1l 6 skin fresh, clean and lovelier. Bathing in soft water promotes healthier living. The Duro factory is busy on war production today but will be manufacturing DURO WATER SOFTENERS' for the Country's peacetime needs — Buy Victory Bonds today. See your Plumbing, and Heating COntrodor. for full information. • "To remain ignorant about V.D. is to endanger not only your own health, but 'hat of your family and your community." • Minister of Petulant and National Zech& ... - - „.. .0 • ' - ' '94-,oma. mjliia.". ,,,,,ia , . '.. 4 .... 4 ..,....,N,OPidla., ..,, .4.:-----' ---'4"./. ..-" r-- "---.." ---,--,_-_ -,-..--'-,---___,- ' ' ' --.414101jPir 440111V- --,=--.---,,-..1-4.-. - From a statement March 28, 2944 -1/4., LET'S be quite frank.** When you read—as you probably did during the past few months— that more than 300,000 people in Canada have syphilis, what was your reaction? Did you say, "That's too bad; something should be done about it", and then turn to the comic page? Chances are you did. But if that article had told you that Tommy Jones, the lad who used to mow your lawn after school, had syphilis—how would you have felt about it? Or that the young couple who built that cute house in the next block, had just lost a baby through syphilis . . . would that have made you stop and think? Or, if you suddenly discovered that your Mar - - . . , No? That couldn't happen? But it can. And it does , . . to hundreds of Tommies and Marys every year, right here in Canada. Right in your community. You'll never read ankles like that, of cottse, for, these are the personal tragedies that people bear in silence. . So, whenyou pick up the paper sometime and read, . . there were 5,000 new VENEREAL DISEASE cases reported in this province last year . ." remember! These arc not cold figures. They represent 5,000 heart-breaking . . heart-aching situations. Yes, VENEREAL DISEASE is a serious problem. It's a. problem for parents; for taxpayers; for young people on the thres- hold of life; for everyone. VENEREAL DISEASE need never strike if we all do our part, If we know the facts. If we use these facts to advantage. If we don't shrug our shoulders and say, "This couldn't happen to anyone in my family," You have a duty to your family and the community. LEARN THE FACTS! AIONT VO OJ1 i TA Fot aft the facts about VI write your Provincial Departtneht of 'Health for the nee, free booklet "vIctOnv ovna ntaaaes". .sserroa .rgaalvr1 V ataita vottraei v neat iatatAt SIon.tered DB'BnauniN''r est 11.ivitta4At, Intatrit. .ASTO WittliAtui At/het ertifitafi,,t flet sgaiesr le.VW PUMPS A ursclaY, November 9, 1944 Lawrence current, Stilwell Back In U. S. Washington, — Gen, W. Stilwell reached Washington,. denied himself to reporters, and arranged to take a short leave of absence. An announce- ment that "Vinegar Joe" would have nothing to say publicly concerning his recall from the Far East was made by the War Department. Gen. Leese To . Asia London, Lt.-Gen. Sir Oliver W. H. Leese, 49, commander of the British 8th Army in Italy since De- cember, 1948, was appointed comman- der of the newly organized 11th Army Group, which will operate in South- east Asia, under the direction of Ad- miral Lord Louis MOuntbatten, Lt.- Gen, Sir Richard L. McCreery, 46, simultaneously was named to com- mand the 8th Army, which includes the 1st Canadian Corps. Britain. Requests Lend Lease Washington, — Great Britain is re- ported to be asking the United States for $5,000,000,000 to $6,000,000,000 worth of essential civilian and military lend-lease supplies for 1945. U. S., China In Accord . Chungking, — T. 'V. Soong, Chinese foreign minister, declared that China and the .United States has reached "complete, agreement" on closer mili- tary, political and economic eo-oper, ation and denied reports that the VS,. bad exerted pressure. on Chine, -to settle her 'Communist problem,. 50 Nazl, Ships Sunk At Salonika Athens,--The wader of the firat British 'trope to enter Salonika two days ago said that the Ws ,Greek port Was A "shambles," with more than DO ships Sunk in its spacious harber, The Germane carried out extensive denz-o-. litions among the docks and else- where. Fliers Dropped 100,000 Tons London, — Allied bombers are esti, mated to have showered 100;000 tons of bombs, almost twice the tonnage of any previous month on Germany during October, it was announced. Air Minister Has Operation Quebec, -- Air Marshal C. G.' Power is resting after a "successful" appen- dectomy and "it seems that everything will be all right," Dr, Andre Simard, who performed the emergency oper- ation said, The minister entered Hotel Dieu Hospital after arriving by car from Pacome, Kamouraski. County, the Power family summer resort. Germans Haug On In Italy Rome, More than 51,000 square miles of Italy have been liberated by Allied armies during , the last 14 months, but there still is no sign that the Germans are pulling out of the war-torn country, Gen., Sir Harold Alexander said. During this period, the Allied 5th and 8th armies advanc- ed north 500 miles from Reggio Cela- brie in -the toe of Italy to the outskirts of Bologna. Churchill.To Visit Paris London,—Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secretary Eden will visit Paris at the invitation of Gene de Gaulle, the Foreign Office announced. No Election Just Now Ottawa,—Prime Minister King re- iterated in a prepared statement that he would do everything in his power to avoid -calling a general election in war-time if this -could be done without denying the people the right of choos- ing their representative in the House of Commons every five years. McNaughton Minister of Defence Ottawa,—Gen. McNaughton, a Sas- katchewaneborn soldier who retired .from the Canadian Army last Septem- ber after ,distinguished service in two wars, became defence minister with supervision over the Dominion's land forces at home arid abroad. • The slim, soft-voiced -.57-year-old former com- mander of the army overseas succeeds Col, J. L. Ralston, 63, also a distin- guished Canadian soldier in the First Great War who -is believed to have resigned over the question of Over- seas reinforcements. Italy Given Much Food Washington, The Allied military commission in Italy reported that by the end of this year 2,300,000 tons of food and other supplies will haVe been furnished to • war-stricken civilians. Describing _details of a United Nations relief program, the report estimated an expenditure of more than $200,000,000 was represented. Nelson Back To China Washington,—A United States mis- sion under Donald M. Nelson was ordered to China to undertake a -vast reorganization of that country's war industries. Mr. Nelson was asked to proceed at "the earliest possible date," the White House announced after a long conference between President Roosevelt and the former War Pro- duction Board chairman, He is ex- pected, to leave some time this week. 'Yanks May Head Canucks Ottawa,—The possibility of Cana- dian forces serving under over-all Uited States command in the Pacific wds seen here following disclosure of naval plans which indicate launching of the Japanese expedition from the Dominion, rather than from overseas. ,...•*•••• Train Near De Gaulle Exploded Paris, -- A trainload of captured German munitions exploded on a sub- urban Paris siding not far from a cem- etery where Gen. de Gaulle had made a speech 15 minutes earlier, The ex- plosions, cause of which remained a mystery, Continued during the after- noon as fire spread through the 140- car train, Quadruplets Born At Philadelphia Philadelphia,'-=A slight, 30-year-old former Government girl gave birth to Britain Ras Built Many touts .0 London, Britain produced 634, Maier war weasels, displacing 1,183, 1101 tons, froth the outbreak of the war Salle. for Puck or Gnaw Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large pan. slowly blend in % tablespoon flour. Add .1* teaspoon salt. Slowly add elver beef breth until you have the right eonsistency, Keep stirring until absolutely smooth. Add 1 tea- spoon grated orange rind and cup cleaned whole .cranberries. Simmer for 12 minutes, Serve hot. ORDER FERTILIZERS AND TAKE DELIVERY While there will be a larger sup- ply of fertilizers available for use in 1945, than there was in 1944, the need for farmers to place their orders at once and, take immediate delivery is even more urgent, the Fertilizer Ads ministrator states. The labour prob- lem in fertilizer plants is even more acute than at this time last year, transportation facilities are still - ever, taxed to meet war-time demands for a wide variety of goods and Manufacture ors of fertilizers find their limited stor- age space filled to overflowing, If fertilizers . can be kept moving quickly from the plants to farmers during the next few -months it will be possible to provide more even dis- tribution. A policy of first come first served is 'to be followed by the fertil- izer manufacturers, The Dominion Department of Agri- culture policy of paying freight sub- ventions on fertilizers shipped to farms ers is still in effect. WESTFIELD Congratulations are extended to Mi. and Mrs, Howard Campbell on the birth of a baby boy born ,in Wing- ham hospital on Thursday, November 2nd, Mrs. Strachan and Miss Buchanan of Brussels, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Je Buchanan. Several from this vicinity attended the horse show at Wingliam on Thurs- day. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell visit- ed 'recently, with iMr. and Mrs, J. Killough of Dungannon. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Radford, Mr. Ross Radford, were London visitors cn Thursday.' Mrs. Lloyd Walden visited her little daughter Donna, in the Children's Hospital in London on Thursday, and reports her progressing as well as can be expected. Mrs. J. L. McDowell spent a few days at- the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Gear and Mr. Gear of Kitchener. immure .es HOMORA1M1.!0WM M!!1 ,4f UPOP)1APMWPW1 A 4!!41!M 0" 4!1I01 1 ,, P 1 4 WINGHAIVI ADVANC -TIMES .144 Miner Of 1010011g Passes Kingsville;--,Jack Miner, internation- ally famous Canadian naturalist, who celebrated his 79th, birthday last April 10, died suddenly at his home -here, He suffered two heart attacks shortly after lunch and died at 8 p.m, Be- loved by the thousands, who knew him, and called him "Uncle ,lack,"; he spent the best 'years of his life in, bird-life research, lecturing and writing on wild life conservation, His .work earned the praise and tribute of outstanding figures in all walks of life, and made the Town of Kingsville and Essex' County famous as "the home of Jack Miner." Save Your Victory Bonds 14 u 13 TIRO WATER SOIITENER 1,16,$ INVEST In VICTORY RS LIMITED pNiAkvo.: quadreplets—three girls and 4 boy-s- will-de a space of two minutes, hope, in the first caesarean operation quadruple deliverer lit Medical history. until last `December, A. V. Alexander, first lord of -the admiralty, informed the House of Commons ,and paid a special tribute to Canada's shipbuild- ing achievements, Bracken To Speak At London John Bracken, National leader of Progressiire Conservatives, will address Londoners at the Technical school, Friday, November 24, when local party members gather there to select a can- didate to-contest the city riding in forthcoming Federal elections. CRANBERRIES HAVE A VARIETY OF USES Grated rind of 1 orange I. cup chopped nuts (if obtainable) Cook the cranberries in water Mite all the skins pop. Put through A sieves y Add' the sugar, raisins, orange juice' and rind and cook together' for Mititztes. Retrieve front heat Ad nuts, it can obtain theft. rack in sterilized jars and teal, Cranberry Stuffing For Pork, Goose or Duck 2 cups fresh, cranberries 2 apples, peeled and quartered 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1 teaspoon salt 12 slices white bread Put the cranberries and apples through food chopper; add sugar, parsley, celery and salt. Cut bread slices into small dice; add to fruit mix- ture and blend. Then stuff the hied, Christmas Spread Three cups -cranberries, 1 cup 'diced apples, 11/2 cups water,' 1 cup cooked crushed pineapple, 3 cups sugar, 1 lemon, juice and grated rind. Cook cranberries and diced apples in water -until tender. Add pineapple, sugar and the lemon juice and grated rind. Mix' all this together well, and boil the mixture rapidly. In order to prevent burning, stir it as it starts to thicken. When thick and clear, remove the mixture from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes so that it stiffens slightly, Then pour- it into clean, hot glasses, and when cold, cover with hot paraffin. ' To make a perfect seal, loosen the jam from the sides of the glass to a depth of about one-quarter inch by inserting a knife blade, dip- ped in scorching hot paraffin between the jam and glass. Tip the glass so that the paraffin flows into this space. Cranberry Nut Bread 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 3 cups flour 4 level teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup chopped nutmeats (if ob- tainable) • Grated rind of 1 orange egg 1 cup milk A 2 tablespoons melted butter Put the cranberries through food chopper and mix with 1/2 cup of sugar. Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder and salt together, add nuts and orange rind, Beat eggs slightly, com- bine with milk and melted butter and add to first mixture. Fold in cran- berries*. Bake in'a buttered bread pan in a moderate oven (350 deg, F.) about 1 hour. Cocktail Use an equal' number of measuring cups of cranberries and water. Sim- mer until the -berries begin to pop open.. Mash and strain well. Then sweeten slightly with granulated sugar. Bring the sweetened juice to a boil. Cool. Serie chilled in small glasses. Cranberry 'Apple Sauce 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 apples, peeled and tubed 4 cups fresh cranberries 1 one-inch stick of cinnamon 13o11 sugar and water together for 3 minute's. Add the cubed apples and cook gently for 3 minutes, Apples should be slightly softened but still hold their shape. Add cranberries 'and stick cinnamon and boil without stir- ring until ell skins pen open. (Five minutes is usually sufficient) Re- move from fire and allow the sauce to remain hi saucepan until cool, Makes about 134 quarts of sauce, Cranberry Conserve 4 cups fresh cranberries 11/2 cups water 23 cups sugar 1 cap seedless raisins, chopped 1/2 cup orange juice Mr. Raymond Redmond was a re- cent London visitor. Miss Mae Macron of London, spent over the week-end under the parental roof. Mrs. Lewis Cook, Ross Taylor and Eleanor Taylor, visited at St. Cather- ines and Niagara Falls, Eleanor visit- ing her friend Miss Betty Secord. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McDowell are visiting this week with Toronto friends. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell visit- ed a couple of days at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Speigle- berg and Mr. Speigleberg of Kitch- ener: / Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McCallum of Flyth, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent. Miss Eleanor Taylor visited Guelph last Friday. Lewis Phelan and Elean- or being selected as the team to repre- sent Huron at the O.A.C. Mrs. Wm, Crozier of Crewe, and Flying Officer Colin Crozier, arc spending a-few days with the former's., father, Mr. W. H. Campbell. The Y.P. meeting on Wednesday: evening was, in the form of a Hallo- we'en social. A number came in cos- tume and those who did not had to pay a penalty, The program consisted of community singing, Reading by Winnifred Campbell and games. Ap-- ples were served, The gathering broke Up after the benediction had been pro- nounced. The members of the Farm Forum held their first meeting of the fall season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wightman, with a good attend-. arm The subject for discussion was "Th e land, the foundation of the com- munity, During the business the new, officers were elected for the year.* Norman McDowell was elected mana- ger and Mrs. Marvin McDowell as- seey-treasurer, The meeting last- Monday was. held at the home of Mr. and ,Mrs. Jack Buchanan„Lunch was served and a social time was spent.