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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-06-20, Page 12PAGV Yes, you can still be sure of get. tang Most Miles per Dollar. For only Firestone gives you all the extra values that makes it Canada's No. 1 tire. Order today. restone io hot IIL 0 0'. s ro ci Mr a 0°1".0 et ,4 ptY SYNINOli11FE 7114 ON WSPUDWAf 111 WS PER Oa Cosafe HURON MOTORS TELEPHONE 237 WINGHAM, ONT. WORLD WIDE NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM :—I have a school teacher boarding with me, Am I entitled to her sug- ar preserves coupons declared valid for canning sugar? A:—There is no regulation governing this situation. You should make a separate arrangement with your boarder regarding your use of her canning sugar coupons. purchased a nine-ounce bottle of chili sauce about two weeks ago for 18. cents. I . got the same brand and same size a week later in a dif- ferent store and had to pay 25 cents. Is this above the ceiling price? A;—The ceiling price 'of chili sauce is' the cost price plus a fixed markup. If you will send us the name of the manufacturer of this product and the name of the store we will check for you. Q:—I wanted a can of pork and beans and I had to* buy two cans of soup which I did not watit. Is this per- mitted? .1S::-This transaction would appear to be a conditional sale, which is not permitted by existing regulations. Here, again we would appreciate re- ceiving further details including the name of the Store and the manufac- turer of the prbducts affected. Q:—Do I have to use the extra sugar- preserves declared good for canning sugar, for sugar for canning. Or may I buy canned fruit with them? A:—You may buy any rationed canned fruits or preserves with theSe' extra coupons. Founded Canadian • Forest Entomology In an appreciation of Dr. J. M. Swains, who recently retired from his post as Director of Science Service, Dominion Department of Agriculture, the Bi-Monthly report, Forest Insect Investigations, points out that Dr. Swaim was the founder of forest ento- mology in Canada. When the Divis- ion of Forest Entomology was created in 1916 he became its Chief and con- tinued to act in that capacitY. until 1934 when he was appointed Director of Science Service. During his long car- eer, says the report, he acquired world-wide recognition as an outstand- ing research worker and a capable ex- ecutive. RESPIRATORY DISEASES Warning to workers in industry to guard, against lung irritants at work, is issued by the, Industrial Hygiene Division of the Dominion government, Those -whose work exposes them to such potential hazards as dust, fumes, sand particles, etc, are advised to ad- here closely to plant rules regarding "good housekeeping", and to 'use all the protective devices provided for em- ployee protection. Thus they will avoid chronic irritation of the air pas- sages, which may develop into some- thing more serious. 'Fell Egbert how you learned manners when going to school in the New York subway." WHAT CAN YOU SPARE THAT THEY CAN WEAR? They go in rags because war has destroyed their home- land. You can help clothe their sufferings ; . bring a smile to sad eyes. The clothes you don't need . . . the boots and shoes you no longer wear . ; : dig them out; Bundle them up today. Wrap your bundle in paper; Tie securely. Tie boots and shoes in pairs. You can include a short personal message. Take your contribu- tion to your nearest Post Office or Collection Depot. atoms wooer * C1011111108 IN IVAR4ORN WWI NICE SUFFER- IRO AND HAM IRO EXPOSURE Cite speelegy underwear, work clothes, sheets and blankets, coats and shoes and' warm clothes of all kinds. 'Wet you am do 1. Get together all the clotting you can spare. 2. Take it to your nearest post office or collection depot. Remember you can. Include a short personal mes- sage with your contribution. WHAT • CAN YOU SPARE THAT THEY CAN WEAR?* be paid.—Carried, Moved by Harvey Johnston, second- ed by Sam Alcock that a portion of Morris Township be put in Brussels, High School Area, The Boundaries to be set later, —Carried. Moved by Chas, Coultes, seconded by Jos. Yuill that the meeting adjourn to meet again on July 8th., 1946, at 10 aan..,Carried. The following accounts were paid: Gordon Jewell; (Compensation Insur- ance), $40.25; Richard Alcock, (Magee Drain), $100.00; Sam Alcock, (Com- missioner on Magee Drain)„ $7,40; Chas. Coultes, Commissioner on •Ma- gee Drain), $5.90; Dept. of Health, (Insulin), $6,97; Municipal' World, (Supplies), $6.99; W. S. Gibson, (Road Liability Insurance), $114.38; Black Bros., (lambs killed), $27.000; Wallace Agar, (valuation fees), $4.00; Richard Alcock, (COle Drain), $40.00; Harry L. McGuire, (bulbs for Belgrave Street Lights), $8.50; Nelson Higgins, (stamps, etc.), $10.00; Geo. Martin, (postage on 131Yth Creek), $4,00; (0,A. P. Commissions), $15.00; Sam Al- cock, (transportation), $3.00; (piano), $75.00; Cecil Wheeler, (transportation and expenses), $8.25. Geo. C. Martin, Clerk. • Roofi ROUND PUP 000b4bing irons 19:W aooa, getli# until 2.® p.rn, Mao, July 3.4 1946. Batt:twit* Larva dwfination nO:latat that Isldrdgh1Taaaditi,Iuly 200 1946. 'Accra .]count are atiaalartt "4 !WOO infbrmtttlon Mg, Tfiskile AiWit CANADIAN NATIONAL s. ---•Ar7-77,477Ar!,.. NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION WINGHAM ADVANCE-TfiVIE$ advertiiiiThilif tot tribittifd by 'Cafe Milk Prices Stand Ottawa Milk served with meals in restaurants must remain at its present level despite the recent removal of the two-cents-a qaurt subsidy on milk, the prices board warned. This applies to milk sold by the glass, on which the ceiling is five cents, and milk sold by the bottle, on 12vhich the ceiling is six cents, b. board official said. special Session Ontario House Toronto,—Cdnvinced that the Dom- inion and the provinces will eventually reach agreements on taxation and oth- er matters relating to social services and health, the Ontario Government will convene a special session of the Legislature this year in order to rati- fy such agreements. Major Bowes Dies Rumson, N. J.,—Major Edward 13owes, famed figure in the entertain- ment world for many years, died at "'Ns estate here. There was no announcement of the immediate cause of his death. He had been in failing health recently. An- nouncement of the death, was made by . ;n. Alvin Williams, the major's secretary, The major, whose last big accomp- lishment in. ie entertainment field was the Amateur Hour he conducted on the radio, retired 13 months ago. Outlay On Plant Is $20,000,000 Ottawa,—Reconstruction Minister Howe said in the Commons the total capital outlay on the Chalk River, Ont., atomic development plant would be $20,000,000' but he could not say how much of that would .be spent this year. Resuming the' task of fathering a bill to set up an 'atomic energy control board, Mr. Howe. said the estimated annual operating' expenses at Chalk River were $3;500,000. The Crown-owned, uranium-produc- ing Eldorado- mining and refining pro- ject in the. Northwest `Territories was self-supporting he said. 1947 Markers Black, •Silver Toronto,—The color scheme for Ontario's 1947 auto license plates will be black numerals against an alumi- num background, the first time the Highways Department has used this combination, it was learned. The war- tine practice of issuing only one rear marker for each 'vehicle will be continued.. Charles Butterworth, Noted Film Comic Dies. Los Angeles,--Charles. Butterworth, 46, whose subtle drolleries and tangled' metaphors carried him to success as a film comic, died Thursday shortly af- ter his automobile struck a lamp post, catapulting him to the pavement. The veteran actor was returning from a night club when his small, for- eign-make car skidded more than 50 feet, and struck the light pole, sheriff's deputies reported. He died before reaching the hospital, Attendants said he had incurred severe head injuries. Five Involved In Holdup! Windsor—A Flying Fortress, a Cat. alina Flying Boat and six Canadian and United States police forces co-op- erated to recover $13,000 in Canadian and United States funds and $900 in bonds taken from the'Provincial Bank of Canada branch at near-by Tecum- seh, Thtirsday. The forces of law concentrated on tiny Peche Island in Lake St. Clair to arrest throe men and a woman as of- ficers searched for bandits who held up the bank and later fled toward Windsor, six miles west, Estimated 500 Acres Of Onion Land Inundated; $250,000 Loss Feared • ErieauHHundreds of Erieau and district farmers were battling the wat- ers of Rondeau Bay Sunday night to prevent additional damage to the rich onion fields of the Erieau ,marshes, where an estimated 500 acres were in- undated, when' a .gale pushed the wat- ers of-the bay over an estimated 200 feet of the north side dykes. M. P. Convicted Of Espionage Conspiracy Montreal,—Fred Rose, member of Canada's House of Commons for near- ly three years, was in the cells await- ing sentence for having conspired to communicate wartime secrets to the Soviet Union. Convicted shortly before midnight Saturday by a 12-man King's Bench Court jury, Rose will be sentenced on Thursday by Justice Wilfrid Lazure. The maximum penalty for the offence is seven years in penitentiary. Woman, Child Found Killed Ajax,—Their heads battered by a sizable rock found lying nearby, the bodies of Mrs. Alex Laurie, and her three or four-year-old daughter, Pat- ricia, were discovered Sunday after- noon on a grassy slope just off the highway east of Ajax, wartime-built community 25.miles east of Toronto. The woman, aged 34, was the mother of six children. Her husband was at, their home with the other five children in Ajax all day and had no word,:pf,the tragedy until informed by the police when identification was made, several hours after discovery of the bodies. Next Victory Loan Objective Likely Under $500 Million Ottawa,—Bank of Canada officials are hplding meetings preparing for the Government's next Victory Loan cam- paign likely to be held in October. Reports in financial circles are that objective in the next loan will be less than $500,000,000, one-third of the one last fall. The interest rate will be low- er, possibly 2.75 per cent, as compared with 3 per cent in previous loans. CEEB, NEWS RATION COUPON DUE DATES Coupons now valid are sugar-pre- serves Si- to S16, butter R1 to R,12 and meat M29 to M42. Butter R1 to R9 and Meat M29 to M39 expire June' 30. PORK CUTS A standard method of cutting pork similar to that which has been in ef- fect for beef, veal and lamb is now re- quired by an order issued by the War- time Prices and Trade Board . Retail ceiling prices have also been establish- ed for stated cuts of fresh,• smoked or cooked pork. According to Board of- ficials retailers have not been restric- ted as to their method of cutting pork and on sales were required only to lint- it their markup under the Item Index System. This resulted in a wide var- iety of cuts with variations in price, a situation which will now be eliminated. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q:—I have two unfurnished rooms for Which I pay $6 a week This includ- es heat, light and water. There IS no private entrance. Am I charged too much rent? AI—You have not given sufficient in- formation in your question for us to determine the correct ceiling price, If these rooms 'were rented in the basic period the charge made then would be the tnaximurn rental. If the actomodation has been rented for the first time since December 10th,, 1942, the landlord would have to apply for a fixation of the rent, If the landlord is supplying the bed- ding and linen and doing the lawny Bering of the bedding and linen and renting on 'a per 'person basis he can fix his own fit* rate, If you will give us MOO detailed information Ave shall' inVestigate. K.% • FOOD FOR FITNESS Meals should not be looked upon merely as time when food is taken in quantity sufficient to satisfy hunger, say nutrition experts. Prom Ottawa, the Nutrition Division of the Depart- ment of National Health and Welfare has issued a reminder that it is food quality, more than quantity, which counts in maintaining health. They advise people dining in restaurants as well as those eating at home, to ,study food intake, to ensure 'health. MORRIS COUNCIL Morris Township Council met June 10th,, 1946, 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 jos. Yuill and Sam Alcock, Moved by Chas. Coultes, seconded by Sam Alcock that Jos. Yuill and Harvey Johnston be cotrimissioners to act on the MeCutcheon Drain and see that it is put in a proper state of re- Moved by Chas. Coultes, seconded by Harvey Johnstott.that the Work- men's Compensation Insurance be re- newed with Lloyd's Insurance Corn- pang. Carried, Moved by Harvey Johnston, second- ed by Jos. 1'01 that the resolutions requesting the repair and construction of the king, Govier, McCall and Kelly Drains be sent to the Ritgitteer.,-,-Cat, ried, Moved .by Chas, Coultes, seconded by Satre Alcock that the road bills as presented by the Road Superintendent Tiursday,. June 20th, 1940 Give to the 11111111.iiiit CLOTHING COLLECTION For Overseas Relief JUNE 17 to 29 • Cold, sickness and suffering, due to in- sufficient clothing, lie like a blight on the first years of the peace. You can help the unhappy millions of war-torn lands. Cloth- ing you may consider old can bring new life to some person to whom war brought des- pair aud destitution. Dig into your attics, trunks, and closets today ... dig out all the clothing you can possibly spare. Every garment you give means one more human being saved from cold or sickness or pos- sible death. • NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION FOR OVERSEAS RELIEF JUNE 17 TO 29 THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS THE CONTRIBUTION OF The Town of Wingham ":7