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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-03-15, Page 3••40.,, •••• PAG T I-IR • s4aSeSeesesses: MILLIONS of innocent ,,,ictiros of war are without food an.d clothing for hungry, rag5ed. bodies-'without skilled care for the sick. In collaboration withalhe 'Red Cross, we are appealing for fun to send ur gently needed supplies to tlae destitute in our homelands-the help that saves bodi.es and 'renews hope. Your contribution to the Red Gross is the o ne way in which. -yon can expresse, pathy for those Who are a practical sym enduring, so much. Their need is great. Ir e cannot ignore their pleading. A5:;;A).:P'.*X"M'i"'n:'' • ••• " ............. ••••., TiE CANADIAN UNITED ALLIED RELIEF FUND A joint organization of the Belgian War Relief Fund,. Canada- HEADQUARTERS 130 QUEEN STREET, OTTAWA France Relations Committee, Canadian Aid to Russia. Cana- dian Friends of Luxembourg, Chinese War Relief Fund, Czech.). William Fl.Birks,LL.D., Chairman Hon.ThomasVien,K.C,,,Vice•Chairman slovakia War Charities Food, Danish Relief Fund, Greek War Lawrence J. Burpee, Esq., Secretary-Treasurer Relief Fund, Netherlands Relief Fund, Norwegian Relief Fund, Registered under the War Charities Ad United Polish Relief Fund, Yugoslav Relief Fund. Department of National War Services a as Save Money By Prepaying WIN:HtA 44* Town of Wingharn 1943 Taxes Taxpayers may make payments on account of 1945 taxes up to 80 per cent, of 1944 taxes, interest at the rate of tour per cent, per an- num will be allowed on such prepayments. 1c)repayments of taxes must be made at the Town Treasurer's Office, Town Hall. W. A. GALIMAITH, Treasurer, Town of Wingloun. WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, March 15th, 194$ litmS 16 to 62 Drafted London,-Faced with mounting re- verses in the west and east, Germany ordered every male in the country be- tween the ages of 16 and 62 to register With military .authorities 'for active defence of the, nation" under penalty Of being punished as deserters.' ',laps Distrust French San Francisco, 7- Tokyo radio broadcast a .communique saying the Japanese in French Indo-China have seized all "key eatablishnients and facilities" from resisting French armed forces. The Japanese said they have decided "to defend the slatni,' single- handed and thereby wipe out hostile influences," Canadians In Stiff Fight With the • 1st Canadian Army in Germany,-A. blazing battle raged in "Flak . Valley" 'against the Wesel triangle as British and Canadian troops faced with the stickiest job of the western front campaign, sought fo smash a German fight-to-the-death stand before the gatAay to Getmany's heart. Americans Reported on Mindanao iManila,-American liberation troops were reported by the Toyko radio to be ashore on Mindatio Island, second largest and second in importance of ,the Philippines, Fighting In Mandalay Calcutta, - British and Indian troops, in 30 hours of furious street fighting inside Mandalay have driven to the area of Government House in the Fort Dufferin compound in the heart of the storied Burma city, Allied, headquarters announced. Two U. S. Armies Link Paris,--The United States 1st Army drove probably more than five miles east of the Rhine after smashing the first tank-led counter-attack at its Re- magen bridgehead, and to the south trapped an estimated 50,000 Germans •by linking up with the 3rd Army. Canadian Prisoners At Odessa Ottawa, - Defence headquarters an- nounced that 1'7 Canadian soldiers previously reported prisoner-of-war in Odessa Camp in Russia. •,•••,...••••••• Soon In Pacific Fighting Sydney, Australia, - Sir William Glasgow, former Australian high com- missioner to 'Canada, predicted that Canadians soon will be in the thick of Pacific .fighting. No Extension of Parliament Ottawa, Paime Minister King announced representatives of the Senate and the OppositiOn in the House of Commons will be invited to join ;the Canadian delegation to, the United Nations world security confer- ence at an Francisco. Replying to a speech by John Bracken, national Pro- gressive Conservative leader, Mr. King said he never had any 'intention of asking for an extension of Parliament and would oppose such a move. ...•••••••,•••01.•M• Surge Across, Rhine.- Paris, - Thousands of United States 1st Army troops surged' across the Rhine south of Cologne and estab- lished a deep and firin bridgehead that cracked Germany's historic western' barrier and heralded a speedier end to. the war in Europe. Second Corps Under Crerar With the 1st Canadian Army,-For the offensive which crumpled up the northern i end of the Siegfried Line, Gen. Crerar had under his command in th.e 1st Canadian Army the .2nd Canadian Corps and the famous 30th British Corps, it now is perinitted to disclose, Worthington Pacific Coast Commander Ottawa, - F. Worth- ington, 54, commander at Camp Bor- den and former commander of an armoured division overseas, has been appointed Pacific coast commander succeeding Maj.-Gen. G. R. Pearkes, V.C., Defence Minister McNaughton announced. Ship Disaster Probed Vancouver, - Several investigations proceeded into the fire and explosions which wrecked the 10,000-ton freighter S.S; Greenhill Park. Three bodies, burned beyond recognition, had been taken out of the freighter and a fire- porter that 'there were at least nine bodies" in the holds, Explosion At Hamilton Hamilton, - Two men were killed and 10 other persons were injured when an explosion of unknown oilgin shattered the Canadian Aniline and Extract Company plant here,. Drew 'Government Sustained Toronto, - Premier Drew's -Pro- gressive Conservative Government survived the first two divisions of the present Ontario Legislature session, both forced by Liberal Leader Mitchell Hepburn on questions of procedure. CCP voted with the government, Tire vote was 60 - 20. To Start Thames Valley Scheme The Ontario Department of Plan- ning and Development hopes to get started on the "initial work" of river valley development in the Thames Watershed this year, A. H. Richardson, chief conservation engineer of the de- partment, announced, ,•••••••.••••-o• Victory Loan Objective $1,350,000,000 Ottawa, - Finance Minister Ilsley announced the Minimum objective for Canada's Eighth Victory Loan cam- paign opening April 23 has been set at $1,350,000,000, $0,000,000 above the objective of $1,300,000,000 in the Seventh Loan campaign last autumn and an all-time high mark. BELMORE Sunday morning, a beautiful white. mantel covered the earth, but it soon disappeared leaving slush, brown earth and dirty snow. Growing tired of waiting for Spring, more than one of our ladies have been out hitch-hiking. The missionary meeting held at Mrs. Cassie Harkness, 4 miles distant; Mrs. Rev, Hewitt walked. Miss -Jeffray put her in the shade, visiting Mrs. Jas. and David Rae in Wroxeter, Thursday, walked the entire distance home and was able to go to church Sunday. Thursday evening Mr. Nelson Hun- kin and Harry Gowdy attended the Lions banquet in Wroxeter, Mr. K. C. Press has purchased a new truck. Now watch for the Press transport. The tragedy of war has saddened two more homes in Carrick, Laverne Koeing and Gnr. Reuben Filsinger having given their all. A short time ago we read a lieaditi- ful Christmas message from -Mr. Fil- singer. The war is not over yet, but we are on. the eve of the last battle, on the doorstep of Germany, were his. words, Visitors at .the Hunkin home Sunday were, friends from Exeter :and Miss Renwick, McIntosh, FAMILY ALLOWANCES Qmestiont-How mh will each child receive Answer:- Children under 6 years of age 0000 ..... $5 a month Children from 61stO 9 years of age $6 a month Children from 10 to 12 years of age $7 a month Children from 13 to 15 years of age , . „ , „ „- „ $8 a .month In families of more than 4 children, there will be a reduction of $1 a month for the fifth child, $2 for the sixth and seventh child and $3 for each midi= liana!, child, In other words, the four oldest children under 16 receive the iegular allowance, and additional younger children on a reduced scale. Examples: 1, TWO children aged 7 and 5 Would get $6 plus $5, $11 per month 2, FOUR children aged 13, 9, 6, and 2 would get $8, $6, $6 and $5 , $25 per month 3, EIGHT children aged 15, 14, 11, 10, 8, 4, 3, 1 would get $8, $8, $7, $7, $5, $3, $3, $2 $43 per month DONNYBROOK The St. Augustine War Workers held their March meeting on Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs, Hilliard Jefferson. Letters of thanks for parcels received were read. The sum of ten dollars was voted to the Red Cross. Nine boxes were packed for those from this community who are serving overseas, also a box of home-made candy for Pte. Walter Taras, who is a patient in Westminster hospital. The boxes for overseas con- tained the following articles: 1 pack- age of note paper and envelopes, 1 towel, 1 handkerchief, 1 face cloth, 1 pkg. tooth paste, 1 tooth brush, 1 tube shaving cream, chocolate bars, 1 can each of tomato juice, Kam and home- made cookies, 1 lb, of fruit cake and a box of home-made candy. The War Workers wish to thank all who so generously donated sugar for the candy. Pte. and Mrs. Melvin Craig and daughter Kathleen, of London, spent the week-end at their homes here. Mr. Geo, H. Jefferson of Clinton, visited on Saturday at the home of his mother, Mrs. C. Jefferson. Goderich Youth Dies of Wounds Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Young, Goderich, received official word that their son, Pte. Richard Kenneth Young had <lied of wounds overseas, They had been notified .last Saturday that he was,aeriously wounded. LIONS CLUB BACK RED CROSS DRIVE (Continued from page one) Guests of the Club were F/O Jack Batesmi, Pte. Ken Baker, Flt,-Sgt, jack Day, F/O Jas. Hamilton, Fit.- Lt, Jack James, Rev. W. A. Beecroft, Mr. J. E. O'Brien of Toronto and Mr. McCallum of Stratford. Lion Chas. Roberts acted as Tailtwister and in- flicted penalties at every opportunity, Nearly all the Lions were fined for failing to be present to support the Midget Hockey Team, Lions Fred Davidson and Murray Johnson were fined when it was found that they had enjoyed the Bridal Stine at the Xing Edward Hotel daring the recent Good Roads Convention, President Wilf. welcomed all the active service veterans and the Lions' Roar was given in theirs honour. He warned them that they might be given an opportunity to tell of their experi- ences at later meetings of the Club, For the meeting on March 23rd, the Cubs would be invited as guests of the Lions. Lion Clarence Armitage pre- sented a tentative list of the various ttssignments of Lions in the forth- coming production, "The Black„ and Tan Follies", Rehearsals would com- mence next Wednesday evening and absenteeism would be penalized in a fitting manner. President Wilf, drew attention of Lions to the first break in the Club and spoke briefly of the, fine qualities of Lion tenson• Cruikshank who hail 'passed away recently. He asked the Lions to stand and observe a two Mintites' Silence after which Rev. W. A. Ilearoft offered an appropriate prayer. Por the Lions gathering at Hamilton' on March 21st., tOirte 21 Lions had signified their intention Of being pres. eat, Lkih GeO, ROSS dieW attention to the formation of the original Lions Club and on that occasion on January 26th, 1923, the Hamilton Lions had presented the key of their City to the new Lions Club, Lion Geo. Ross pro- duced the key and asked President Wilf. to carry the key back to Hamil- ton to let them see that we still had it. Lion Frank ;Madill made a strong plea for ,better support by the Lions for the Midget hockey team. Lion Frank said they were a fine group of boys and they deserved better support. Lion Chas. Roberts drew attention to the present Red Cross campaign and asked Lions to do their part to make it a success. Lion Fred Spry retired. and in a few minutes he addressed the radio audience over CI(NX on behalf of the Red Cross. His address was listened, to by members over a radio in the room, Lions Gord. Buchanan and Howard .Sherbondy were called to the front and presented with suitable rewards for services on the Membership Commit- tee. On motion of Lions Chas, Ro- berts and. Geo. Ross a donation of $200 was approved for the current Red Cross campaign. Lion Clarence Richey reported average attendance of 87% and only one Lion was absent at this meeting. President Will, introduced the guest speaker of the evening, Mr. O'Brien of Toronto, representing the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Mr. O'Brien expressed appreciation at Iris reception by the Lions. He dis- cussed many difficulties experienced by the Board, It was noteworthy that service men visiting Canada from ether Countries were immediately struck by the great variety of food available as well as the quantity. Canadians were very fortunate in this; respect. He recalled ottr fortunate position with regard to prices for staple foods. He recalled that during the last war, sugar had risen to 22e per pound; butter was as high as 70c. Price ceil- ings had been maintained and everyone bbnefitted. Great savings bad been made by the public*. Purchasing power in this country was at its peak and the nubile were urged to use restraint in buying, 'Deferred spending of increas- ed incomes had been enconraged by the Government and the public were' tinged to purchase war bonds, certifi- cates and war savings stamps, A sub- stantial increase had been made in production of civilian goods in spite of E RED ti .t1,141114 111111•IMOMIIIIIIIOAM11$ o1o1 0000 o o 11)401H.M.1 441.4,1,1.41 00000 0000 IWOUI.MUIMik","""Mt""WHI"1"0 ","N WORLD WinE NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM 1 4111 o I o 11•1111111,11,44‘41011•111WIMIIIIIIIMMIUM.11,1,10..irn.M.."..M.WIMMIRMIMIIMMIPI•kilf1•1111•IpM1144 000 o 1•110111.!01 Germany now are reported safe at man working on the vessel told a re- ill CROSS SERVES PLAIN O re SCA - 'THE HYDRO.ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OP ONTARIO *0* 1 PNINIMi.1.4.11....•••••••••• .•••••M mon••••••••••••••••1.0.•••• •••••••••••••• • • •- • • -•,..._ • The Canadian Red. Cross stands by ready to help your serviceman wherever he may be, on all the battle fronts throughout the world. Wherever war has wrought its desolation the Red Cross is ready to aid in comforting those who are suffering. The prisoner of war : the desolate, the homeless of war-torn countries . innocent children and old' people, all alike look to the Red Cross for a helping hand. Beiause the Red Cross depends entirely upon public support-since it cannot accept money from any govern- ment and retain its international privi- leges-the Red Cross must look to YOU to do your part in financing these Invaluable services. TEN MILLION DOLLARS must be raised NOW to carry on this vital work. Your gift will greatly help this worthy cause: Be as generous as you can make a donation 6 Today, Not Tomorrow, 4f0U Catt still save a. life witlt a blood Donation. Inattire at Your Rod Crow Clinic. • .',,Ar•t-4,,,,VV, ,........••••••••••••••••••••••••..,, war needs, As an illustration of the evils of in- flation, prices were quoted on ordinary • items in other countries. In China, shoes were $3000 per pair and a mans: suit would cost $20,000. On the Philippines, eggs were $18.00 per doz and a chocolate bar was valued at $1.00. In Paris meat was $7.50 per pound, With price controls establish- ed by the Board, such inflation had been avoided in Canada. As an illustration of the diversion of consumer goods to war uses, one, para- chute would provide 'enough rayoy for 1200 pairs of ladies hose and a single nylon rope for use of gliders, would be equivalent to 1500 pairs of ladies hose. Nylon ropes used in conjunction with gliders were about 1,t inches in diameter and 300 feet long. Without endangering the gliders and their crews, these nylon ropes would stretch up to 450 feet under strain. He felt that Donald Gordon had per- formed his duties well and closed with the following comment on post war problems: "The task before us may well pro- vide 'a greater challenge than the job of organizing for war. To meet it successfuly will call for all the imag,- cotrage and planning which business, labour, agriculture and gov- ernment ran provide." Lion Bill Bushfield expressed ap- preciation of Mr. O'Brien's address. anti moved a hearty vote of thanks,. This was promptly seconded by Lion Wilbur Tiffin and the , Lions showed their approval in the usual manlier. President Wilf. again welcomed all the visitors and asked Flt.-Ist, James to say a few words, Flt Lt. James stated that he had just moved into the Anglican rectory and his first impreS. sions of the Town of Wingham were fine. He had been well treated and he appreciated the opportunity of meeting with the Lions. He hoped to be present again at a later date. The meeting closed with the natal song and a Lions' Roar especially dedicated to the active service guests.