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Clinton News Record, 1945-11-15, Page 6J'AGE. SIX CLINTON NEWS -RECORD Interesting Items rom. News -record' NEWS OF EAYFIELD Representative: MISS LLICY R. WOODS' Phone CLINTON 631r31 Miss. E. Denby, St,' Thomas, is visiting Miss M. McGregor. Mrs, lames Fergusonis visitir • her S g sister in Seaforth,this week. Mrs, G W.',ilhynos has moved into her home on' •Clan Gregor Square. James Lambert, Detroit, Mich.;. was in the village over the weekend. i Mr, and Mrs. Spencer. Ervine' visit- ed friends in .Lon a London a few days last t week. ,Mr.'and Mrs. ,E. A. Westlake spent sibilities in this work. Mrs. Larson gave the treasurer's re - pmt' of collectionslastyear which amounted to $68. A. E. Erwin as president and Mrs. 11. Larson, sec- retary -treasurer were re-elected for the ensuing'year. Rev. R. C'. Holmes closed the meeting with the` Bene - diction, Remembrance DayService Remembrance Remetn rance Day' service washeld bs in St. Andrew's United Church on ! S November 11 with the vet- the past week in _S 't. Thomas and Miss Doris McEwen, London, spent the weekend` at her home in the village. • Col. . R. Bricker and Mrs. Bricker, Waterloo, spent Saturday hi the • village. J. M. Atkinson and son, Stewart, Detroit, Mich., were here over the weekend. Mrs. LeRoy Poth and Master Ron - aid, New Dundee, were home over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scotehiner arrived home after visiting in Detroit the past week. Misses A. Fernette and A. Drouin, Detroit, spent the. weekend at their respectivep cottages. g s. Mr. and Mrs."J. M. Stewart, Ham- ilton, were' at their home on Louisa St., over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ahrens, Detroit, Mich., spent the weekend at_their eottage, "Trail Blazer." Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson, London, were at their home in the village over the weekend: Miss Lorna Westlake, Hespeler nspe'..111r. nand the weekend eWa ter1Westth lakerents, Mrs. R, H. Middleton, Hensall, has been visiting her mother, Mrs• N. W. Woods, for a few days this week. - Mrs. 11. Pepper and 'small. daughter, Warren, Ontario, are visitingher par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. D, L. Stephenson. Mrs, George Davison, Woodstock, spent the''weekend with her father, M. Ross, and sister, Mrs. Irene Bas- sett. Pte. Ellen MacICay, GWAC, Lon- don, spent 'the weekend' and Remem- brance Day holiday at her home in the village. Miss Jacqueline Parker left last week for London, where She has taken a position in'the Robert Simpson Company store. Helen Blair had the misfortune to fall down the cellar stairs at the family home on Saturday and sprain her right elbow. t=pr, Clarence Larson, who recently received his honourable discharge, went to London last week after hav- ing visited his parents. Mrs. C. W. Brown has closed her cottage "The Briars" and is. visiting her sister, Mrs. A. A. Armstrong, Bronson Line, Stanley Township. Mrs. IL Elsdon, who visited " her sister in Toronto for a fortnight, has returned to be with her daughter, Mrs. R. C. Holmes, The Rectory. Dr. and Mrs, E. P. Lewis and Dr. Blanche Burton, ,returned to Toronto erans livitig in -Bayfield' and vicinity in attendance. The 'service was well attended. Among the hymns sung in the service was the Hymn of Com- memoration, "O Valiant Hearts Who to Your Glory Came." An appropriate sermon was.given by Rev, 't'. G. Stotesbury. In the sermon he. described what our country had asked of the .men and women when it called them into service, and then how they threw themselves into the conflict and fought courageously in. the ordeal of battle, some making the supreme sacrifice. Then he pressed home the responsibility of ,the in- dividual citizen to see that these sac- rifices have not been made in vain. There are, those factors in our modern world that make for war and we must make our influence felt so that these conditions shall be changed. Our civilization must find its way to God and make the basis of our modern world- a; spiritual one. - After the .service, the congregation followed the veterans to. the Cenotaph in the park where a wreath was laid. Miss Maud Stirling, R.R.C. who was a nurse in the first World War, plac- ed the wrath. Prayer was led by Rev. F. G. Btotesbury and the cere- mony was closed with the singing of the National Anthem. In this Remembrance Day parade, fathers who had, served in the first Great War and sons who were vet- erans of the last conflict, marched together, Amongst these were Peter Clark ancrIls son, Border-; L. H, D. MacLeod and his three sons, Robert, John and Malcom. VARNA Wedding Bells are ringing in the village. Miss J. Lamont, Zurich, is the guest of Mrs. A. McConnell, Sgt. W. McAsh, RCAF, Trenton,. spent the weekend With his wife and family. Mrs, M. G. Beatty and Miss Mos - sop, visited with friends in Hensel).Tuesday. Mrs. Pollock•is at present in Clinton Public Hospital suffering from a heavy cold. Mr. and Mrs. A. Seeley, Clinton, spent Sunday with the folmer's sister, Mac. A. Austin. Mrs. M. Reid and Mrs. John Rath - well visited with R. Stephenson and family of the Parr Line one day last E week. THURSDAY, ! OVE'MB R 15, 1046 ural... Correspondents.. SUMMERHILL' GODERTCH TOWNSHIP , LONDESBORO School Hallowe'en Party Prior to their departure to their new home' on R. R. 4,Clinton,near Turner's Church, ,Puckersmith Town ship, Jean' and Kenneth Gibbings children of Mr. .and Mrs. Warnes Gibbings, were honored' at a Hal- lowe'en Party at S. S. No, 5, Hulled with the teacher, Miss Phyllis Vaughan; ` in charge. A number of mothers and friends of the schoo children were in attendance. Prize winners for Hallowe'en cos tunes were won by Peter Roy, Jean Gibhings, an Patsy t e U d as h U Y g, judges being Mrs. William Lyon, ant Miss Bina Kirk, Londesboro. An interesting program followed with' a play, readings, solos, contests and fortune telling. Patsy Pickett, read an address, Kenneth Armstrong presented Kenneth Gibbings with photograph album and John Picke presented Kenneth Gibbings with Robinson Crusoe book, Summerhill Red Cross Summerhill Red Cross group: m November 7 at the home of M Clarence Ball, with the preside Mrs. Lovett, in the chair, The me ing insetted by singing "The Maple Leaf Forever," followed by Red Cross Prayer and the Lord's Prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The roll call was answered by 18 members and fon~ *.t vor s I It was decided to send "get -we cards" to three ladies of our eon munity who are ill—Mrs. N. E$ystir, Mrs. William Lawson and Mrs. l B- ert Watkins. A. box of Christmas cards was raffled and these were won by Mrs. Ed. Ball and Mrs. Wes Voris den. These •realized $1.05 During the afternoon a quilt was quilted and patches sewn. The meeting was brought to a close by singing "God Save the King," after which lunch was served. Pro- ceeds from this were $2.50. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs William Blacker, and the hostesses will be Mrs John Gibbings, Mrs, Will Merrill, Mrs. Wes. Vodden and Mrs, N. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gibbings Honored Walter Wallis' spent Sunday, with Mn. and Mrs. Arthur'Fisher, Ben- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Welsh' spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. bred Wallis. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rathwell spent Sunday with Mr. and 'Mrs, E. J. Welsh, Clinton. M. and;Mrs. Charles'Wallis' were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bean, Colborne. Miss Helen Welsh, •London, was home with her . parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Welsh,for the weekend. d. Mr. and Mrs,. Edgar Rathwell and daughters, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rothwell, near Monkton. LAC William McAsh, Trenton, has returned to duty, having spent a short. leave with Mrs McAsh and two small sons. a To Live in England tt Mrs, Eva Morgan and son, Evan, a Port Hope, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wise and family last week, before sailing for England et where they intend . to make their Mr future home. nt, 15th Wedding Anniversary et- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallis and Margaret, were among the guests on Friday eveningat the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Addison, Londes- boro, `when friends and relatives gathered to wish Mr. and Mrs. Ad- dison n manymoreyears yea s of happiness, the occasion being their 15th wedding 11 anniversary. What a party! Everyone present Mid a wonderful time at .Summerhill Hall, Friday evening, November 9, when more than 100 friends and neighbors gathered to wish Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gibbings and family all the best in their new home in T'uck- ersmith Township, and tell them how mueh'they are going to be missed i their old neighborhood. "Arnold Dalen acted as chairman: The party began by a skit being presented to represent Marie and Warren's past, present and future. The first pair to enter presented their childhood. Peter Roy wore a `French rose veil dress, studded with sequins. with a black felt hat and represented Marie. Jayne Mary Snell, taking the part of Warren, were overalls stud. dad with patches, and a straw hat, which looked the worse for wear. She also wore a red plaid shirt. The second phase of their life was sweet 16 or courting days. Willis Van gmond, as Marie, was attractive in a polka-dot dress and fox fur with white stockings and green felt hat. "Her" boy friend, Mrs. Alvin Betties, as Warren, was dashing in "his" brown tweed pants, white shirt and bow tie with a white waist coat and gold watch chain. "He" also wore a blue coat and straw hat with red feather. on Monday after having been the Mr. and Mrs, Cudmore and baby, Hoimesville, and Miss P. Smith, Sea- weekend.guests of Mrs. N. W. Woods over the forth, spent Sunday with the lady's Mr. and Mrs. R. W, Bristol left on parents, Mr, and Mae. i Smith and family. Wednesday to spend the Winter in To Build New Home Summit, N. J. Since closing -their cottage fast week, they have been John McAsh is making preparation guests at The Little Inn..110 r building a new home. Mr. and Mrs. It. S. Reid have moved to Clinton and are now occupying rooms in their cottage, Ontario St. Mr. and Mrs. Reid will be greatly missed in the community end also in •St Andrew's United Church, of which they were faithful members. The best wishes of a host of friends go, with them to their new home. Returns From Hospital Harry Darrow returned from Clin- ton Public Hospital on Monday much improved in health. Local Moving Samuel Stirling„ who has been oc- cupying A. Scotchmer's house on •Clan Gregor Square, has moved to John Pearson's house on Tuyll Street. Recuperating at Heine Mrs. Lloyd Makins, who underwent a minor foot operation in Clinton Public Hospital on Monday,` is re- cuperating at home. Her many friends hope that she will soon be about again as usual. Sunday School Meeting Teachers and officers of St. And- rew's United Sunday School met at the home of the superintendent, Miss A. M, Stirling, on Friday evening, Problems relating to ,Sunday' School work were diseu'ssed. An effort is being made to have as many as pos- sible of the Sunday School pupils par- ticipate in the Christmas program. 730 Pounds Clothing Shipped The Committee in charge of tate National Clothing drive has packed and shipped 736 lbs. of used clothing sent in to D. L. Stephenson's store, The Red Cross Society had charge of the drive and is much indebted to Mr. Stephenson for his kindness in.receiv- ing and storing the articles until they were shipped... Bible Society Meets Rev. W. McCleary, Upper Canada Bible Society representative, was • Quitting Bees in Order Quilting bees are the order of the day. Cold nights and winter coming on gets the ladies going. , Fitting Remembrance A Remembrance service was held in Varna. United Church Sunday morning, with Rev. Reba Hern he charge. After the service, there was a parade to the Cenotaph where wreaths were placed in, memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. Varna W. M. S. Meets The Women's Missionary Society of Varna United Church met in the. church on Thursday last. Meeting was opened by use of Hymn 182, "0 word of God incarnate." The presi- dent read... the introductory opening which was about Africa. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopt- ed Ten members answered roll call with word "thanks". The study hook was taken by Mrs. Ben Itathwell, Mrs. Robert Taylor and Mrs. Russel Colclough, Mrs, George Johnston gave a report of af- ternoon session of Egmondville Pres- byterial. resbyterial. Mrs. Robert Taylor gave an interesting account of Miss Edith Clark's address. It was decided to try to get the slides on Africa in Novem- ber, when they were available. Meet- ing closed by all repeating Lord's Prayer. CONSTANCE Miss Norma Dexter is spending a few days with her sister, MissEthelDexter, Kitehener. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Roggartlt of Wallaceburg, spent Iast weekend with Mrs. Hoggarth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Britton. Mrs. Janet l0arguson, Forest, who present at a meeting of Bayfield has spent the past couple of weeks Branch held in the Town Hall on With her sister, Mrs. William Britton, Tuesday evening. Tho meeting was returned home on Sunday, opened with prayer by Rev. F. G. Miss Donalda Adams underwent en Stotesbury. Mrs. R. Scotchmer pre- operation in Scott Memorial Hospital, sided at the piano for the singing of Seaforth, Saturday morning. Her the hymn, ~'Break Thou the Bread • of many friends hope to' see her, out Mr. McCleary showed moving piet- uses of war scenes depicting the work being done by the .society in the 'distri- bution of •Bibles and New Testaments to members of the Armed` Forces and Refugees during the past • five years. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne -'Lawson and Mrs. Robert Lawson were in God- erich last week, Mrs. Robert Lawson remaining for a few days with her sister, Mrs. A, E. Min and Mr. Arlin. A reception was held in Londesboro He also pointed out other ways, in Hall on Thursday evening in honour which the money contributed is being of Mr. and Mrs. John Bell, w'.'o were used for the advancement of Christ's recently married. Mr. Walter Scott Kingdom. Mr. McCleary is a dynamic read the address and Mr. Jack Car - speaker who holds attention from ter Jr. presented them with a purse beginning to end and leaves one with of money. Collihs' orchestra supplied Marie and Warren's marriage was ably portrayed by Alvin Betties as the bride in a long pink flowered skirt with•royal blue blouse, finger-tip veil, white net gloves and carried a cab- bage adorned with straw flowers and wild carrot. Mrs. Percy Gibbings was the groom, all decked out in derby, swallow-tailed coat and huge flowered handkerchief. Next came Mrs. Lloyd Stewart as Warren and Percy Gibbings as Marie, representing the present. Isabel step- ped around like a two-year-old in her Tip -Top tailored •suit, and black felt hat. But we are sure it was the side burns that did the trick. Percy was stunning in a blue knitted suit with matching hat and hankie All he lack- ed was hips!' They now delved ten years into the future and -Mrs. Willis VanEemond carried the responsibility of father and Lloyd Stewart as mother. Ione wore light' trousers and dark coat with a fedora, while Lloyd . looked very care -worn in a light ; beige suit, eye glasses, red wig and. brown felt !rat. The four children were also acted in this by Mrs. Charles .Merrill as Jean, hi a pink sheer, evening dress with black velvet wrap; •Charlet Mer- rill as Ken, in a smart blue suit; Ken- neth Dale as Betty Ann and Mary Dale as Douglas. The last part was entitled "On the home run," and was ably acted' by Mrs. Eph. Snell as Warren and Ber- nard Tighe as Marie. They .were a decrepit pair!!- Margaret wore grey. trousers, swallow -tail coat with red buttons, christy-stiff hat, long white whiskers and leaned on a cane. Ber- nard was dressed in a long black dress with black' shawl, and wearing an old black ,bonnet and spectacles, "She" carried an old-fashioned over- night bag. After this stage We hope Marie and Warren: live happily ever afterwards. Mrs. George McLay, Clinton, favor- ed us with two of her special numbers which were certainly enjoyed. The chairman then called Marie and Warren forward and Mrs, Wesley Roggen read an address after which Neville Forbes read an appropriate poem, and Billy Gibbings and Jim Snell presented them with a beautiful china cabinet. Warren replied very fittingly, The dance then got ander way with the first square dance ann.prising the actors. Mel Crich was floor manager. Mr, and Mrs. Oliver' Welsh supplied the grand music, which really made' the rafters ring. Cash. rate , for NEWS -RECORD adieu gold only until 9 ,p.m. Sat - the thought of our personal respon the mune. urdays. TUCKERSMITH Ladies' Club Meets Tuckersmith Ladies' Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Norris Sellery, with 13 members present, The minutes were read and various reports were given. Mrs, William Pepper read an article on "Ration Trouble: The roll call contest held during the year was closed and the side captained by Mrs. Lawson was declared the winning side. Mrs.,R.og- erson gave an instrumental. The next meeting will be in charge of Group four and the roll call will be answered with recipes for candy. A. contest was conducted by Mrs. Bert Garrett, the grandmothers be- ing the winners. Officers for 1946 are as follows; President, Mrs William Pepper; vice- president, Mrs ErIin Whitmore; sec- retary, Mrs. Howard. Johns; treasur- Miss Lawday is visiting friends in Toronto. - Glen Carter spent the weekend with Henry Youngblut. William 'T'amblyn, Toronto, spent' the weekend in the village, Miss Fern Watson,- London, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Charles Watson. ' Mrs. Hayes, ay Grand Valley, sent the weekend with Mr. and P Mrs.J,. Fingland' and Alice. Miss Dorothy Little, Toronto, and Mrs. Bentham, Clinton, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert b t Tn owns e a, Mel Brunsdon, London, spent a few days last week - with his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. B. Brunsdon, - Mrs, Will Radford, Palmerston and Mrs. R. Williamson, Brampton, spent a few days at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Youngbiut; Londesboro. Remembrance Service Rev. Arthur P'eninan preached. a veryfine sermon on Remembrance Day. Y Several war veterans' of the two great wars occupied the front pews of the church. Honored by Friends A very pleasant time was spent last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Har- vey and Mabel in their new home. During the afternoon, Mrs.' Watson read an address and Mrs, A, Radford presented them with a beautiful floor lamp. Missi onBanto d Meet The Mary Grierson Mission Band will hold its fall thankoffering meet- ing on .Saturday afternoon at 2,30 o'clock in the basement of the church. The ladies of the W. M. S. Mission Circle and the Baby Band are invited to attend. Lunch will be served at the close of the meeting, Londesboro Red Cross The regular meeting of Londesboro Red Cross was held in the Com- munity Hall on November 2, with the president, Mrs. B•. Brunsdon, in the et,. Mrs. Bert Garrett; assistant see- setary-treasurer, Mrs. John Turner; press reporters, Mrs. Ernest Crich, Mrs. Erlin Whitmore; pianist, Mrs. E. Johns; assistant pianist, Mrs. Fear; flower committee, Mas. Roy Pepper and Mrs. William Rogerson; social committee, Mrs, Ernest Crich, Mrs. Eldon O'Brien, Eleanor Pepper and Mrs, Jim Landesborough; knit- ting, Mrs. Walter Pepper; buying, Mrs. Bert Garrett 'and Mrs. Leslie Pepper; Red Cross treasurer, Mrs. McGregor;' sewing, Mrs. Lawson; quilting, Mrs. Sellery, Mrs. Warren Whitmore, and Mrs. i•Ioward Johns. chair, Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. In the business • period it was de- ckled to serve a banquet to the mem- bers of the Federation. A committee was appointed to pack boxes' to send s s to the boys that wont be home for Christmas. Letters of an-, preciation were received from E. J. Allen and M. Little. Arrangements were made for a reception to be held November ` (i for the boys Who have returned home. Mrs. CIark donated enamel sauce pan, Handkerchief tickets were sold and raw, Mrs; R. Yungblut,won the lucky d Those paying hostess money were: ,Mrs. Melville, Me will v Mrs. Su ode •roc r ls, Mrs. L. Pipe, Mrs, Nott, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs, Gordon Radford, Mrs. Govier, Mrs. 3. Tamb]yn. The meeting closed with National Anthem, Londesboro W.M.S. Meets Londesboro W. M. S. held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, with the president, Mrs. B. Woods, in charge. The minutes of the last meeting were read and the roll call teas, answered with a verse containing the word (Adoration). The word for December is (Joy). Meeting opened with hymn, "Together Lord we come to thee." A vote of thanks was given to Rev, Mr. Penman for being speaker for W.M.S. thankoffering service. A welcome was given to Mrs. Penman. Over $34 was received at Thankoffer- ing service. A report from Temper- ance .secretary, Mrs. Webster was given. g n A report on Christian Stew- ardship was read by Mrs. S. Lyon. Group No. 3 then took charge, Mrs. Fangrad leader, A duet was rendered by Velma and Marjorie Heck. Tho wren , STANLEY Mr. and Mfrs. William Hay, Tara,. last were weethe k, guests of Mrs, Henry Diehl, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Taylor visited Mrs. J, Taylor at Forest last Sunday. Mrs, Eddie Glen, and son, Bob, Mrs.. Goldie Graham, also Raymond Can telon, visited in Kitchener last Sat- urday, Mrs. Thomas Baird Sr„ who visited her sister, Mrs. Neil Gilmour, at Shep- perton the last two months, returned home this week. o- HOLMESVILLE 'Mrs, Mciath is spending a few days in Toronto this week. Donald Palmer, Toronto, spent the weekend at Ms home. DonaId is at- tending Faculty of Dentistry, Univers sity of Toronto.' Mr. and Mrs, Waite, Toronto, and Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Haughton, Clinton, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs., Albert Bond. study book was taken by Mrs. W. Manning on "Angola," A report from the .School of Leaders in St. Thomas. was given by Miss Kirk. ' A report of the Centre Section of Presbyterial held in Egmondville was presented by Mrs. Fangrad. Meeting closed by singing "Come thou fount of ever Ie in y b as g• The meeting closed by repeating the benediction. 0 (Additional correspondence elsewhere in this issue). A SURPRISE WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF 2 ROLLS 'OF 2 YARD. 1VI.DF CONGOIddUM, AS WELL AS SEVERAL CONGOLEUM ,RUGS WHICH WE HARDLY EXPECTED. THIS: YEAR, SO OF COURSE IT'S THE EARLY SHOPPER WHO. WILL HAVE' THE CHOICE, AS THIS STOCK WILL NOT LAST LONG. S:'1 OUR STOCK OF BATHROOM HAMPERS, TOY SETS, CHILDREN'S ROCKERS AND HIGH CHAIRS. BALL & ZAPFE Dealers in Hardware and Furniture Modern Ambulance Service, Funeral Directors • DOUGLAS G. BALLStore Phone 195 Phone S JOHN J. ZAPFE Phone 103 ... There She Goes!" -� 7ES, there goes the whistle that means jobs! But remember! Factory whistles will keep blowing . , smoke will 'keep pouring from factory chimneys, only if you and all of us do our part to keep Canada's dollar sound. And unless we keep, the Canadian dollar worth a dollar, we're headed for inflation, and its inevitable result—depression! Canada's active fight against in- flation is a vital part of all our post- war planning. We Canadians must , now -more than ever nous -fight to keep ,Canada's dollar worth a full dollar! Why now especially? Because now civilian goods arescarce, and yet ' money is plentiful. This is a danger ous condition. It means we must maintain controls and price ceilings; support rationing and urge the support of rationing, We must buy wisely and with the greatest care: be on guard at all times, checking, working, fighting to keep Canada's dollar sound. If we do this, we can keep prices from rising. If we don't, some day we'll be paying a dollar for ,30c worth of goods, ;.which ' means our dollar is only worth 30c. We know what happened after the last war! We must fight against it happening again. Por our own sautes for the sake of the men who fought overseas and to whom we owe a future with d job, we must keep Canada's dollar worth a full dollar. We must keep up an active fight against inflation! Publkbad by Tkri3 BREWING INi70STRY (ONTARIO) to reveal the dangers of intlatiou. Make this Pledge Today! 1 pledge myself to do niy par!, In fighting inflation: By observing rationing and evoidiog black markets in any shape or form, n By respecting pike eenirots and other anti-inflation measures, and re- training from careless and rut/leas- shy buying. naeces-satybuying. I will nor buy two where one will do, nor will 1 buy a "new" where en "old" will do. ay buying. Vkc*.ry Bonds, cuppordng ' taxation and abiding by all such measures which will lower the. cost of living and r Help keep prices at a normal level.