Clinton News Record, 1945-05-31, Page 6�IIIRS., MAY 31st. 1945
THE. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
GENERAL ELECTION, JUNE 4th; 1945
OTICE
To /fictive Service Voters
whoare absentfrom their units
• The rattention of members of the Navy, Army end Air Force and
all other persons who qualify as Active Service Voters under the
Ontario Active Service Voting Regulations, 1945, is directed to the _- .
following provisions.
1. Active Service Voters at their homes.
Active Service Voters who are in their place of ordinary residence
on polling day may vote in the manner prescribed by the Election Act
for civilian voters, whether or not their names are on the Voters' List;
on taking a declaration (Form 8A) before the deputy returning officer.
Such voters may vote at the regular polling place for the voting
sub -division in which they reside.
2. Active Service Voters on Leave or Furlough.
Active Service Voters who are absent from their units but not in
theirplane of ordinary residence, on leave or furlough, indudiny
such voters on farm leave or industrial leave, inay poll their votes
with any commissioned officer appointed to take the votes of Active
Service Voters, on producing to such commissioned officer docu-
,,_.:mentary proof that they are on leave or furlough and provided that
they have not already voted in the election.
Such voters should apply to the nearest Naval, Military or Air
Force headquarters for information as to the location of the
Commissioned Officer nearest to their present address.
Alex. C. Lewis
CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER;
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
Yi s
FLT. LT. THOMAS PRYDE
Toronto Recruiting Centre. He serv-
ed at Trenton, the London Recruit-
ing Centre, and then at Toronto
where he was stationed when he
retired in March 1944 with the rank
of Flight Lieutenant.
In January 1916, he enlisted in the
135th Battalion and served in France
with the 60th and 87th Battalions,
C.E.F. Transferring to the R.A.F.
in 1918, he trained as an observer
with a R.N.A.S. unit for operations
on anti-submarine patrol.
Active in municipal life, Fit., Lt.
Pryde was Reeve of Exeter during
1935. and 1936 and a member of thethat
Huron, County • Council during
period. He has served about 10,
years as secretary of the Exeter
Cemetery Board and about 10 years
on the Public Utilities Commission.
At one time or another he has serv-
ed on every public body in Exeter.
• He was elected president of the
Canadian Association of Memorial
Craftsmen in 1928, and for a num-
ber years was a . member of the
executive. t,
tive of Scotland andcame
histo nadaa
over 35 years ago.
urn
from overseas after the last Great
War, he purchased a monutnent
business at Exeter in conjunction
with Walter Cunningham. He has
branch officers in Clinton and Sea -
forth.
He and his wife have four sons,
all in uniform. Three are in the
R.C.A.F. and one in the .Army
.
Pryde
of
Exeter,
Lt
Tom rY
Flt. L.
T
Fl .
has served in two wars, and
ose four sons are in uniform, is
e Progressive Conservative candi-
te
z g
Huron -Perth
e in
t
.8
>1
to
h
service
With one.war's
it, and at the age of 53, he en;
ed in the I,I.C.A.F. at Toronto
gust,,;4941 and was posted to
PRYDE
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V
Bridye Marathon ,proceeds for wan
work) have, met with such success
that I am of the opinion we
have
been cutting down too ranch on social
events. So I am wondering if I Could
have a party for several of our.
neighbours to honour a friend Who
is leaving our town. Could you sug-
gest an economical menu, or even
better, what foam could my party
take?"
•
One of the .most pleasant ways
to entertain is a progressive dinner,
especially when your guests live in
the immediats vicinity. Suggest to
the hostesses that food be chosen so
that no one will have to labour over
her stove until the guests arrive.
Serve each course at a different;
home ,,and plan to play bridge at.
the last 'home./ Maybe one of your
group has a large living room es-
pecially suited for bridge or bingo.
Here is a suggested menu with
every item capable of being pre-
pared in advance.
House No. 1—Tomato juice jellied
salad with cheese biseuits.
House No. 2 — Creamed hani,
potato Patties, braised celery.
- House No. 3—Trifle, coffee.
Women's institute
The regular 'meeting of the
Women'sInstitute he Agriculture Board
ay riill
at2.30p
Rooms with an attendance of 38.
The president Mrs. J. B. Lavin
presided and the meeting opened with
the singing of "Thee Maple Leaf's
The minutes were read and app
and the Treasurer's report was
given. Annual reports were received,
showing some very good work done
during the year. The Finance Com-
venor reported receipts amounting
to $527.30—The war work convenor
retorted ney donatedfor leted dur-
ing
ing thea year.
.
War Work $136.00. Total expended
on war work $139.00: Mrs. F. Hanley
and Mrs. Hearn, members of Insti-
tute have been associated with the
Hostess House at the Radio School.
The books were audited and found
correct. The president thanked the
members for their support in the
work for the year; and all those
who helped out with solos, instru-
mentals and papers. Mrs. Glew gave
two very humorous readings.
The Institute members plan to
have a Community Auction Sale
soon. Further notice later. Mrs.
McKinley, District Director, gave
her report on the District Executive
meeting held in Wingham 'on May
14th, Delegates to Annual conven-
tion at Belgrave are Mesdames
Lavis, Venner, Fairservice McKinley
and' Hearn. Transportation Com-
mittee, Mrs. Nay and Mrs. McKinley.
at the home of Mrs. G. Smith. The
ladies to serve are: Mrs.' E. Far-
quhar, Mrs. P. Gibbings and Mrs. P.
Riley. The meeting was brought to
a close, and luncheon was served.'
Summerhill Red Cross
The ladies of Summerhill Red
Cross Group, met at the home of
Mrs. P. Riley. With the Vice Presi-
dent in charge, the meeting opened
with the Red Cross Prayer, followed
by the Lord's Prayer. The minutes
of the previous meeting were read
and adopted. Thirteen members and
six visitors, were present.
He is a charter member 'and
secon
dp resident of the Exeter -Hen -
sail branch of theCanadian
Legion.
before
the
• of
bel years
For a
num
outbreak' of the present war, he was
.Adjustment Officer, er,
assisting g
veter-
ans in arranging for pensionsand
claims.
Flight Lieutenant Pryde is a na-
I 'E SERVICE FEN'S
During the afternoon the ladies
qwiltfid a quilt, anda quilt tap' 'was
worked on. .Al bed ornament donated
by Mrs. Riley was raffled off, this
was won, by Mrs. Mason. Sixty-five
cents was made on it:
The next meeting is the Annual
meeting, so will all members try to
Ib
ep
present.
Themeeting
will
be
held
Mrs. Haydon gave a paper on
"Sunshine Cheer". It was decided to
adopt the plan of each member hav-
ing a "Sunshine Sister".
A vote of thanks was extended
to those taking part in program, also
those who packed overseas boxes. At
the close of this meeting all the
members gathered at the McKenzie
Hotel and all enjoyed a sumptuous
chicken dinner.
HYDRO '
HOME ECONOMIST
Presbyterian W. M. S.
WHO ' IS THIS MAN DREW?
by
GORDON SINCLAIR
Famous Writer, World Traveller And Radio Commentator
Who Is Well Known Throughout The Province •
So all right. The man le Premier of
projects that would be d rt ken ti
Ontario and got.that way on bis first try
at the age of 49.
But that's not enough. Youwantto
know more about_ George Alexander
Drew and this is the story. •
•
The Premier who .stands sin foot two
s was born and
and
in Guelph' f a hs 230 family long promi-
nent
omi
nent in the Royal. City.
He is aggard,man to shush when he has
eveen,during hito e termsand , at Uppert was Cdicated
anada
College.
Although still a comparatively young
or 33
years.... moretantwotn a hirdsofUfafife.
He nisted with the 16th Battery at
Guelph when a highschool lad of 16.
That was in 1911 and three years later,
when the first world war spread' over
Eurobatteries- toe gogo actith ve and George Dres one of the w,
from Toronto's Varsity Campus, was the
youngest officer.
Early to mobilize thiebattery hewaealso
one of the first to fight and the very week
George Drew went overseas his father
died. That made George 'absentee head
of the'family which included an only
brother and three slaters. John, that only
brother, was killed while on activeduring
with the Royal Canadian Navy
the present war.- '
• During the early battles'in France in
May, 1916, George Drew was severely
wounded. He was. invalided home to
e
discharge hnada e was named to cominstead of pmand thei
64th Battery of the Canadian Field
Artillery, and was soon promoted to the
rank of colonel ... a colonel at 23. Be
had already.been promoted and decor-
ated on the battlefield.
Colonel Drew has kept up his interest
in then euntil now, and ce :nen at at d women from
s
reciprocated.
Con Smythe, for example, a two -mar
artillery officer. made his first political
speech an endorsement for brew.
After that Last war had ended in
victory, Drew picked up his academic
studies. graduated from Varsity, was
called to the bar, then returned to
Guelph to practice law and run for
Council.
Drew served four years in the Council
of Guelph and was then elected Mayor of
his native city. After one term he moved
to .Toronto for a second time, became
assistant Master of the Supreme Court of
Ontario, three years later, Ontario
Securities Commissioner. also found time
During these years
to 'write books and magazine features
about Canada's part in the war and a
comprehensive survey of Canada's con-
tribution
on-
hs of the
Iastuconfict which was cal ondensed by the
R.C,A.F. as a gift to all graduates under
the commonwealth air training plan.
In 1934, after a series of Conservative
governments had ruled for 29 years,
Ontario chose a Liberal leader. Soon
afteposition, the,Conservativeto sanamedn 1r lost
Drew
1937il
organizer
eniEarl Roweeld led the partyost uand
was beaten.
Within a few months Mr. Rowe had
returned to the Ottawa scene, a new
leader was needed for Ontario, and on the
first ballot George Drew was chosen.
Some of the he
party had not wanted Dd rew but ard of ,his
majority was tremendous.
Up to this time Drew had never sought
a seat in the Legislature, but now he ran
for the riding of Simcoe East, was elected
and led the opposition in the Legislature
until the summer of 1943 when he took
full command.
he
Dace, more Drew was elected by the
people on his first try. As he bad become
h Mayor
of
Guelph,
net Y
Councillor
of Guelph, our
C the
Leader of his party and member
Legislature on his first attempt, so Drew
now reached the highest office within the
Province.
sP
rove
gift of
his
'. Throughout his public life George Drew
a has steadily and constantly spoken of.
e of
first
and
native Canadian Ca
himself
as
Ontario second. Never, he declared,
would he attempt to advance the cause of
his Province at' the expense of the
Dominion. National unity, he has said,
must and will be maintained.
This same broad patriotic view took
the new. Premier to the Motherland soon
after his election, and there he hasworked
energetically for post war prosperity
nnchored to continuing British connec-
tions.. He made an intensive study of
agriculture, as a result of which Ontario
has made more rapid progress in his
twenty months in orifice Fthan at ming must
previous+ time in history.,
be run by Farmers" is his creed.
The Premier knew in the first week of
1944 of the vast and complex military
The regular meeting of the W.M.S.
was held on May, 23rd at the home of
Mrs. Amon with a good attendance.
The meeting opened with the Daily
Prayer repeated in unison. The secre-
tary and Treasurer's reports -were
read and approved, Leaflets .partain-
ing to the Peace Foundation Fund
were read by Mrs. Makins and Mrs.
Shaddick. The Roll Call was an-
swered with a verse on "Gratitude".
The Worship period was taken by
Mrs. Streets, who read the Scripture
lesson, and Mrs. Cooper, the Glad
Tidings prayer. After singing a
hymn Mrs. Lana gave a very inter-
esting talk from the •Study Book on
the theme "The Church in Europe".
Mrs. Roberton read a few verses
entieled, "Love thy_ Neighbour". The
meeting closed by singing, Breathe
on me breath of God, and the bene-
diction. A very. complete Layette
donated by the members was on
display. A social half hour was en-
joyed d wh
e the hostess served dainty
refreshments.
Hello, Homemakers) Isn't it heart-
ening to notice more smiles these
days more springin everyone's
step? Possibly the fact that more
of us are putting our •shoulders to
the wheel and have helped in putting
er
the last Victory Loan coir the togis acting as a tonic. Well, it is
A
' it?
inn t
blessed to give, more
letter from a reader seems, to bear
db:
it tea
art
idea. In T
t.
ids
out the above
"Our LO,p.E. leaving . sponsored a
un e a
year. Today, on the eve of great.expan'
Bion in Ontario, he knows of vast civil
plane to be undertaken here at home.
George Drew is the biggest man. and
the first war- veteran, to be premier of
Ontario. In fact 8 of, the 12 men in the
Ontario cabinet are war veterans.
In Ontario's 78 years of history there
yoarm
ung than Drew, o
s been' only onepand no remier eh whomc
experience had covered such a wide field
George Drew is soldier, author, lawyer'
speaker and. bears many another label of
ability. Come to think of it he's also 0
good cook and one of the things he hope+
to see and taste in the.post war Ontario,
are some native Ontario dishes.
Here in Ontario we grow the finest
natural` food lfroducts on earth but we
don't eeern, to have any specialized
Ontario dish. •
The Premier hopes to correct that and
he plans to improve thetourlst accommo'
dation throughout the province so that
Ontario will truly be the traveller's
paradise it has often been called.
After the premier Is re-elected theta
will . be a ministry dealing with tourist
matters from which • all- of us, home
towner and visitor alike, are sure to
bAlso, as
efit
ve already8bbbeen st, htold, ee ,hayhighways wffl
be widely extended and improved.
One thing I've often marvelled at in
relation to public figures is how they can
stand the banquet circuit. Von • know
how it is with mayors and ministers and
premiere; it's often one head table after
another all around the province and at
head tables the food is often of a same.
+lees,
George Drew stands it with full marks.
Hie digestion, in fact, is about as good as
you'll find anywhere in Ontario and if .he
lust half tried the Premier could weigh
300 pounds or even more. One thing he
really hates is lettuce in sandwiches.
Something that gives him quiet pleasure
is the realization that his administration.
definitely closed the gambling dobe"
jointsand bookies
lot on
the Torontosubu ban areh a were b
or almost
20 years.
Although his left arm will never recover
from his last war wounds George Drew in
clubstronga in drde a golf
the middleight es.
About five years ago at Port Colborne
he swam out to two men from Buffalo
who were in distress, and brought one
gotother one.One man
ithe he mier hc coen uld and
be revived, but the other owes his life
to Colonel Drew.
Drew as no time for small gossip and
becomes indifferent or hostile to anyone
who indulges in childish or malicious
criticism. His opinion is never influenced
by this sort of thing.nor will he express a
critical opinion of anyone.
In some circles Drew is considered a
soft touch for a loan and in this connec-
tion he never seems to harden up even
though he's often been let down. Is+
practically all ways Drew is quick to
forgive. SUY,•
His staff consider him grand
a
You might say that if this were not so it
wouldn't be found in these notes. Maybe
e,, but if you can produce anyone who
has ever worked for George Drew and
won't back up this statement that lie's
all wool and a yard wide then the drinks
are on me.
When HMCS Otter was lost at sea,
and John Drew was lost with her, the
Premier was wakened with the sad news
at three in the morning. The legislature
was in session at the time and when
prayer time carne around he was in his
seat as usual.
As I've said before Drew is a difficult
man to shush and was once summoned to
court under the Defence of Canada
fofor disclosing that Canadian
ian
force was
trnt to
Hong
Kong
l
insufficient training.. charges, as s
we ti kjtoW, quicldy
dropped.
Drew is an Anglican who sometimes
Church,
1.0
Guelph
C
esso
ni
nl
his
st
the lesson rd
His wife is the daughter of k:dwa
tn
enor and tihas,1 forr many years, Canada's most nbeen
general manager of the Metropolitan
Opera House. The Draws were married
in 1936 and have a son, Edward, and a
daughter Sandra.
The Drews have one of the biggest
private libraries in any Ontario home
and Mrs. Drew, whose people are of
pioneer stock, speaks five languages.
These are being passed along to
Edward
n Sandra still having Ul
with Enghdadisalsostudying
the violin, you'll
This is George Drew. 1 know yo
like him.
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EQUALITY FOR AGRICULTURE
SERVICEMEN'S INTERESTS
SQUARE DEAL FOR ALL
NATIONAL UNITY
TEAM PLAY
n.scT TOM PRYDE
:..
Progressive Conservative Candidate in Huron -Perth.
on JUNE I illi
bg T-Turno -Perth Progressive Conservative 'Association
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'FARMERS' MAN