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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-10-08, Page 6GE SP 'World's Only Woman Ma$or ■ General ,Also The Most Char. ming By 2/ Lieut. Barbara Sellock- Wheeier. When, an army private meets a major -general, that's not news, but I when a "Cwac" finds herself talking to the only woman major -genera.) in the British Commonwealth of NA - dons , , .0k is real news! Major -general Jean ,Knox, Con- troller General and Director of the. Auxiliary Territorial Service of Great Britain has arrived in Canada to see the ATS, s younger sister, the mem- bers of Canada's new women's army, the CWAC. Mrs. Knox has the distinction of being the only woman major -general in the Empire, and the youngest: It. might even be added that she is per- haps the most charming. What is she like She is thirty-four years of age, of medium height, trim and neat in her smart khaki uniform. She wears her dark brown hair crop- ped close at the back and in a be- coming waved pompadour in front. When she speaks of her work, of the ATS, and of the CWAC, in fact of all that organized women are doing, there is a far -away look of the ideal- ist in her eyes, and a flush of healthy pink tinges her cheeks. Born in Suffolk She was born in Suffolk, England, was educated in the British Isles and has travelled a good deal on the Con= tinent. Asked if she were married she replied "I certainly am, and I have a daughter Julie, who is fifteen." Her husband is in the Royal Air Force. In reply to a question as to why she Joined the ATS., General Knox replied with a sincereity which shone in her blue eyes and rang in her clear voice, perfectly modulated and exceptionally resonant, "Because I liked my particular piece of country, thousands of us do, you know, and I said to myself 'Are you going to stay at home or are you going to do something about this thing?' The answer was obvious. We all felt the same way. This was in 1098, mind TH4 $ + i ORTIi NJWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER &, 1942 eialMXIMMESSAWaseeeseaeeeeeeeeme So that our war production may not stiffer, householders are ask Supply order applies to Ontario and Quebec where many war plants wasted power and two of the most oomnron methods are waste are it housewife takes out the foodstuffs one item at a time, and walks awa noeseary, Operate it only at the required temperature for the proper toaster operating in competition with the daily newspaper. Toasters orf all during breakfast when not toasting. Watch your toast so it we and more electricity used up, Here the wastage is double—both breast e ed to conserve their electricity. The Department or Munitions and are situated and working 24 hours a day, Canadians for years have lustrated above. (1) The refrigerator• door is left open while the Y. Power is also wasted when you keep the refrigerator colder than preservation of foods. (2) A frequent power thief is the electric should be in use only When toast is required. Don't leave your toaster u't burn, Burned toast only means that another piece has to be made and power are used unnecessarily, you, Everything was unorganized very latest possible date but to Mail then, but the felt that we might be Early and prevent congestion, and of service. Not great service perhaps, give the Postal authorities opportun- ity to arrange for cargo space aboard ocean vessels, A great influx of mail reaching the Base Post oface around, or after the "deadline" set would re- sult in delivery being delayed, for not only would it accentuate the proble mot handling, but of finding sufficient storage space aboard ship because only a limited space is allot- ted the Post Office in view of the urgent requirements for forwarding munitions and other war supplies. To further facilitate the problem of providing adequate shipping space for the Christmas mails to the Forces, it is suggested, that al- though the maximum weight of a parcel at reduced rate is set at eleven pounds senders should 'voluntarily ize it is really hard work." cut down as far as possible on the General Knox went on to speak of weight and size of their Christmas the uniform, of its smartness now packages. If they do so they will help compared with the unattractive en- make more accommodation available semble which was at first designed. for other parcels on the same ship, "The uniform counts tremendously," and give the Post Office the chance ' she said, with enthusiasm. "it must to make deliveries in time for all. be kept looking smart and must be a There is the most vital need of full co-operation by the public, for this year the Post Office expects an all- time record in the overseas volume of military mails will be established and is already Preparing in every at first, but there were things we could do to help." Then began the period of training in Hertsfordshire, and at first the women's efforts were met with an apathetic response on the part of the army. But the women proved them- selves and today over 100,000 women are doing a man's size job in the British Isles and in the Middle East. All -feminine searchlight batteries as well as mixed battries are employing women and they are doing "a grand job". says General Knox. Uniform Is Important "It is no amateurish job," she went on, speaking of the work her corps is doing. "They all look upon it very professionally and they real - credit to the ATS. or the CWAC. For the public doesn't know that when they see you in uniform, you have worked and slaved for hours on end, maybe have cried your. heart out over disappointments, the public knows way possible to handle and expedite nothing of this. They judge you by what they see." Admitting herself to be a "bit of an necessal;y on the part of mailers, in idealist," General Knox said, "war' the preparation of their overseas par - may drive the worst in man but it cels, in order to avoid delay. the influx. Greater care than ever before is also draws out the best. A11 these grand women both in our country and here in Canada are the potential mothers of the two great nations and they are laying the foundations of the future. It is to them that the world will look for a greater man- power in the highest sense of the word and for this future we must leave a record of which the world will be proud." Mail Christmas Parcels Now To Forces Overseas Santa Claus must get off to an early startif our Armed Forces overseas are to get their Christmas boxes on time. Though that holiday eeptable. The mailing of Matches, Safety -Matches, and Lighter Fluid or any other inflammable substance Is strictly prohibited by law. Citizens, by refraining from writing to our Forces overseas that gifts are being sent, until actually mailed, can save much disappointment. Do not disappoint our men by mailing their gifts too late for Christmas delivery. Gasoline Is Liquid Dynamite Gasoline has been called liquid dynamite because of the violent ex- plosion which results when gasoline vapor mixed with air is ignited. Kero- sene isnot highly inflammable like gasolne but when heated it gives off dangerous vapors that may be ignited with explosive violence. Losses of property and life still continue from the carelessness of individuals around gasoline. The On- tario,Fire Marshall has stated that anyone taking an open flame lamp or lantern near gasoline is trying ' to commit suicide. Cars, trucks and tractors. are still run on barn floors, where hay and chaff have been allowed to accumu- late, in direct contravention to the specifications contained in the policy. Never use gasoline or kerosene to start or revive a, fire. Do not use gas- oline, benzene, or other inflammable liquids for cleaning at home. Never fill lamps, lanterns, stoves or heaters while they are burning. In buildings, gasoline should be kept in an approved safety can or sealed container, and the total quan- tity should not exceed 1 gallon. Large quantities of • gasoline should be stored in substantially built drums at least 75 feet from the nearest building. The can and drums should be painted red and plainly marked Gasoline. The drums and the tank should be equipped with an approved pump. Small quantities of kerosene should be kept in close deans of a size and shape different from that holding gasoline. This will lessen the chance of using gasoline by mistake, espec- ially in the dark. Large quantities of kerosene should be stored in sub- stantial drums or hi an underground tank equipped with a pump. AUCTIONEER e F. W. AHRENS, Licensed Auction ser for Perth and Huron Counties Sales Solicited, Terms on Application. Farm Stock, chattels and real estate proneety, R. R. No. 4, Mitchell Phone 634 r 6. Apply at this office. HAROLD JACKSON Licensed in Huron and Perth coun- ties. Prices reasonable; satisfaction guaranteed. For information, write or phone Harold Jackson, phone 14 on 861; R. R. 4; Seaforth. Address all mails in ink, fully,' clearly and without misleading ab- breviations. Be sure to place return address on cover—also include a slip in the parcel bearing sender's ad- dress as well as address of parcel. Prepay all mail correctly. Parcels should be packed compact- ly enough to resist the pressure of other mails in the sack and the hand- ling in transit, 'Use strong corrugat- ed containers, riot light cardboard boxes, wrap in several layers of thick wrapping paper, and tie securely with strong cord. Do not use Christ- mas tissue paper for wrapper, or colored ribbons to tie, Parcels may be sewn in strong cotton or similar fabric. Yams, syrups and any other sub- stance likely to leak and spread if seems far in the distance, TODAY la sent et all. must be enclosed in seal - not too soon to start' Christmas over- ed containers, (not glass bottles), seas mailings. The post office advises surrouncled with absorbent material that gifts should he sent now and Irl corrugated eareeeeec, and securely during October --the earlier the bet- wrapped anti tied. A completed Cost- ter—to ensure timely delivery. Nov ems Declaration form should aceom- ember 30th is the very latest. date that parcels may be mailed if they are expected to arrive in time for Christmas. however, patrons are urged not to defer mailing until the party eVery•eparcel. APples, grapes, etc., or any article likely to ,spoil or become damaged, or to injure Postal pe•sennel, or the mails are not ac- ounter Check Books • We Tire Selling Quality Books Books are Well Made, Carbon is Clean and Copies Readily. All styles, Carbon Leaf and Black Back. Prices as Low as You Can Get Anywhere. Get our Quotation on Your Next Order. • The Seaforth News SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,