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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1942-10-22, Page 3BANK by, MAIL' and Save Your Tires for Victory RATIONING of gasoline and the fact that your tires must last for the duration need not inconvenience you in so far as your banking is concerned. Every day more of our custornors, in the cities as well as the country. are using the mails to do their banking, to make their deposits or to withdraw cash needed for any purpose. Deposits are acknowledged by return rnail. Our nearest Branch is as close as your mail box, Why not let the mail man be your bank messenger eltia conserve time, rubber, and gasoline. If you value your time DO YOUR BANKING BY iViArth . TUB DOMINION BANK Wingham Branch Cie C 'aarnmage; Manager . World Wide News In Brief Form 2/aog eaa ./ecicie There is not enough 'power for our war industries and for our homes. . . . The use of electricity in our homes must he reduced-- must take second place if we are to keep our +war plants working at full speed. Unless you cut your power consumption by at least twenty per cent—you're not saving enough. THE -DEFARTMENT OF MUNITIONS AND SIMPLY • Dunourable C. D. HOWE, Ninitter :Say Fight Stafted Over Dakar - London, — The Vichy radio said that a French naval air officer was killed in combat over West Africa and the ,Germans prefaced their broadcast • of this news With a statement saying afighting activities have started over Dakar," Boat Torpedoed In Cabot Strait Sydney, N. S., —. Torpedoed in the darkness, the Newfoundland-Nava Scotia ferry steamship Caribou was sunk in Cabot Strait on October 14 with the presumed loss of 137 lives in'the greatest announced marine dis- aster of this war in the coastal waters fringing on ,Canada. Canadian naval craft saved 101 passengers and crew- men after the 2,200-ton vessel, owned by the Newfoundland Government, had been sent to the bottom by a sub- marine that surfaced. after the kill and, watched the finish of the Caribou and the struggles of her survivors in the pre-dawn gloom. • The sinking raised to 494 The Associated Press count of announcer] Allied ship losses in • the Western Atlantic Since December 7, 1942. All Prisoners Subject To Reprisals London, — The Berlin radio, quot- ing the (German. high command, an- nounced that all war prisoners of Germany will be subject to reprisals for any alleged mistreatment of Ger- man captives, regardless. of the theatre in which they were -taken Thus British: and Canadian prisoners • 4""' a7a1,•,7,3,aa'k.,k t Shortage of Materials Reduced Production Factory Facilities devoted to war work OR these reasons the supply of Duro Pumping Systems will be F' considerably reduced this year. We will supply our dealers with as many new Pumps as materi- als and manufacturing facilities will permit but if you already have a Duro Pump, we suggest that you ask your Duro dealer to check it over and replace worn parts, if required. Make certain your pump is in first class running order to insure. a continuance of the satisfactory Duro pumping service to which, you have become accustomed. If you haven't running water in your home, your Duro dealer may be able to secure a Duro Pump for you, especially if it will increase farm production and your efficiency. The 'Duro Special shown below pumps 250 gals. per hour and has 25 gal. galvanized tank. EMCO Quality Bathroom Fixtures and Fit- tings are still available in a good range of styles and prices. If you need new plumbing fixtures and fittings for bathroom, kitchen or laundry, look over the EMCQ line. They will please you. MACHAN MICA Phone 58, Wingham EMPIRE BRASS wins. CO.; LIMITED svr. tendon Hannon Sudbury Toronto V'. n1 %hitt*** . t Ti rriumciay, October 194Z wiNGFIANI ADVANCE-TIMES The largest buyer of cattle in the country wishes 'to borrow money from you to purchase your cattle and farm products. 3% or double bank interest, will be paid. would be made to suffer for any ac- tion which the Germans Inay claim the. Russians committed against German prisoners, ' Arms Propped In France New York, CBS reported hearing hearing the Vichy radio broadcast a Laval Government statement that "arms and, explosives" had been drop- ped by parachute in French territory. Now Three7 Gillori as Unit Ottawa, — Motorists in all parts of Canada except•the Maritime Prov. inees have their gasoline ration cut by one-quarter effective Monday. After the close of business Saturday last, gasoline ration. coupons will have a uniform value •throughout Canada unit already is in effect in the Mari- times while in other, provinces it has been good fqr the purchase of four gallons. SolomOns Fight Grows Washington, — The fight for con- trol of -Guadalcanal Island in the Sol- o:lions assumed an ominous tone when the United States Navy announced that large Japanese reinforcements of • men and equipment had been landed and,,. that American shore positions were under direct fire of Jap. batteries. Quints To Visit Toronto Toronto, --The Dionne. quintuplets Will come to Toronto to pafficipate in a series of six Victory Loae'rallies, October 26, 27 and 28, it was announc- ed today by Harold „Fry and. Ivor Lewis, joint chairmen of the Toronto Publicity Committee for , the - Third Victory Loan. Disorders Grow In Europe London, — Violent disorders again- st Nazi repressive measures and brutal reprisals were reported from many PartS of oppressed Europe. The re- ports come from France, Norway, Yugoslavia. Man Power Scheme Progressing Ottawa, — Organization to channel 50,000 nien and women a month into war industry and the army' is rapidly nearing completion and a joint an- nouncement by National Selective Service and the Wartime Prices and Trade Board is expected to be made shortly at a press conference. Sink Axis Supply Ships London, — Two British submarines have sunk three Axis supply ships and damaged four 'others in the Mediter- ranean, the Admiralty announced. This disclosure, coupled with the Axis aerial siege of Malta, strengthened Allied suspicions that the attacks On Britain's island air base athwart the supply route from 'Europe to North Africa were to'cover'new shipments of reinforcements and material for en- emy armies an Egypt. Axis .Menace Termed Appalling Montreal, — Prime Minister Mac- kenzie King, in an address here ,ex- pressed the fear that peoples of the New World failed to realize "the ap- palling menace of Axis attack upon the Americas, nor, speaking relatively, how imminent it may be." After three years of war, he continued, "nowhere has the balance been turned decisively against 'the enemy." Crucial battles were being fought at the moment and "others loom upon the horizon." "There is, however, no sign that as yet the tide of war has definitely turn- ed," he said: -- - Fined $455,000 London, — Ellis Kahn, Russian- 'born former peddler who made a for- tune in furniture, lost £100,000 ($445,000) of it as a fine for failure to offer for'sale to the Treasurry $135,- 593, in United States currency. Kahn collapsed in Bow Street Court when he heard the sentence. Acts To Remove Shackles Ottawa, — The External Affairs Department announced that the Swiss Government, the protecting power for both Britain and Canada in Germany, has "made an approach to the Ger- man Government" in tonneetion with the dispute over chaining of prisoners ,of war: Canadian Air Ace Bailed Out Valett, Malta, The Canadian fighter ace, Georie Beurling, bailed out of his riddled plane after duplica- ting his feat of two dayg by. again shooting down three German raiders in a itioriting combat as the toll of Axis planes over this fortress island mounted to 94 since Sunday.. The Verdun, ()M.,- pilot officer landed with only a wetting, however, and his mates shot down 10 other bombers and fighters to mark up an Mom- pieta total for the day of 18. Dieppe Veterans Welcomed Home Montreal, — Smiling and happy, 17' veterans of the tattle of Dieppe came back to their Canadian homeland, re- presentativei of the men who fought the gallant nine-hour assault on the hlood.stained beaches of France, Home to be feted here and in their hometowns to Which they later will go, ,the men arrived here 'by train from, an East Coast United States port where they' had been welcomed by Co. H. DesRosiers, deputy minis- ter.of national defence, Another St. Lawrence Torpedoeing Metis Beach, Que., — A West- bound merchant ship was torpedoed and sunk off• this summer resort on the. St, Lawrence River's south shore, farther up-river than any previous submarine attack, The ship) was struck just after midnight and 18 of her crew are missing, The•18 others were picked , up by 'Canadian naval vessels which • tried to located an counter-attack the 11-boat, Plan U. S, Army Of 7,500,000 Washington, Army plans to build a hard-striking force of at least . 7,- 500;000 men in 1943 were disclosed by War Secretary Henry ,Stinson and Gen, George C. Marshall as the "im, perative" reason for lowering the Uni- ted States draft age from 20 to 18 years immediately, WESTFIELD Mr. Elmer Mason has returned home from Harrow where he had work for some • weeks, and has now secured work at Hespeler, The south half of the roof of the Westfield Church was treated last week to a new coat of shingles, Mr. A. tract. Of 'Blyth having the con: Mr. Charles Rodger has secured work at •Goderich. Mr. Wm. McDonald spent. a few days with Mr. Wesley Stackhouse of B rucefield. Mrs. J. Tamblyn of Londesboro, spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Camp- bell. Mr. and'Mrs. W. F. Campbell, Miss Winnifred, were London visitors oft Monday. Miss Winnifred remaining in London for a couple of weeks. The Red Cross meeting 'was held on Wednesday' in the a.m. at • the church at which. 3 'quilts were com- pleted. A - pot luck dinner was serv- ed.- In the afternoon the W. M. S. meeting was held, with 20 present. The devotional program was in charge of Mrs. Walter Cook with Mrs. A. E. Walsh at Me •piano. After the open. ing hymn, the Lord's Prayer was re- peated in unison, Readings were giv- en by Mrs. Norman McDowell and Mrs. R. Vincent.' Prayers were offer- ed by Mrs. J. L. McDowell, Mrs. E. Taylor, Mrs. J. Buchanan, Mrs. R. Vincent, Mrs. Norman McDowell, after which the National Anthem was sung. The study book was • taken by Mrs. Stanley Cook, The president, Mrs. McVittie, was in charge of the business. Each member answered the roll with a verse with reference to "Thanks". During the business, a life membership certificate was presented by Mrs. Albert Walsh to Mrs. Nor- man Radford, it being a gift from Miss Clara McGowan. The Novem- ber meeting is to be the Thankoffer- ing meeting. The roll call to be a verse with. reference to 'Peace." There will also be a Red Cross quilt- ing in November. The meeting clos- ed with prayer by Mrs. Stanley Cook. Mrs. Jasper Maiden of Goderich, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gordon Snell. Mrs. Norman McDowell was a London visitor on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McDowell, Miss Jean and Mr, Gordon McDowell, vis- ited on Sunday with Rev, and Mrs. H. C. Wilson, of Brussels. Mr. Ray Vincent, R.C.A.F. Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent A miscellaneous shower was held on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cook in honor of their daughter, Mabel, who was re- cently married to Mr. Dobt. Riley, of Constance. A large crowd was pre- sent at the shower and a social time was spent, • The address was given by Mr. A, E. Walsh. Mr. Riley thanked those present on behalf of himself an'd his bride' for the many beautiful and useful gifts presented to them, and for their good wishes. After the presentation lunch was serv- ed.. The Mission Band meeting was held Sunday afternoon with a good attend- ance, The' leader, Mrs. Howard Campbell was in charge, and told a missionary story, On Sunday Rev, W. G. Rose took as his text, "A Colony in Heaven", Shirley Radford favored with a solo, (Too late for last week) The Sectional Convention of the West Section of the Women's Mis- sionary Society of Huron Presbyter- ial, was held on Wednesday, October 7th, at the Westfield United Church, with Mrs, Wm, Laidlaw of Blytt4 presiding. The worship period at the morning. session was taken by the Auburn Auxiliary with Mrs. hail Wightman and Mrs. Charles Strati,. ghan in charge. Words' of welcome Were givers by Mrs. Vtrin, McVittie Mrs. Harold Currie of Balmlike, gave the response, izepotts, we're given from the various societies represented. Mrs. J. C. Britton, of Clinton, gaVe the Christian Stewardship report. Mrs. A. Colclough, of Blyth, gave a report on the supply work. Mrs. H. Kirkby, of Walton, reported for the Mission Bands. Mrs, Ralph Batten, of Woodham, was in charge of the Literature department, and gave a short talk on the various pamphlets and books. Miss Sterling, of Bay- field, gave a splendid Temperance re- port. The closing prayer was given by Mrs. Robt, Wightman, of Blyth, after which the ladies made their way to the basement of the church where dinner was served. The afternoon worship period was taken by the Donnybrook Auxiliary, with Mrs. W. A. Campbell in charge. A synopsis of the study book for the coming year was given by Dr. Annie Ross, of Blyth, Mrs. H. Phillips, of Blyth, rendered a solo. Miss Margaret Brown, M. A., of Honan, China, gave a splendid address. Mrs. Norman Radford, Mrs. Fred J. Cook, of West: field, rendered a duet. Mrs, J. Mc- Gill brought in the report from the resolution committee. The closing words given by Mrs. R.,G, Nay,, Pres- byterial President. Rev. W. G. Rose, of Auburn gave the Benediction. Miss Winnifred Campbell, presided at the organ. Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary On 'Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Campbell celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. In honour of the occasion they held a reception at their home in honor of their friends and relatives, there being 49 pregbnt. Those from a distance who were pres- ent were from. St. Marys, Seaforth, Goderich, Crewe and Brussels. Twelve who were present were at the recep- tion held 40 years ago, A short pro- grame and social evening was spent. Rev. W. G. Rose, the pastor, was chairman for the occasion. Commun- ity singing was enjoyed by all with Winnifred Campbell at the, piano, ac- companied by Mr. R. Redmond on the violin. At the close .of the pro- gram, the bride and groom were in- vited to the dining room along with the friends present where' the table was decorated with a pretty lace cloth and pink dalhias and fern. The pres- entation of the many') beautiful gifts was made by Howard and Douglas Campbell. The groom on behalf of himself and, his bride, in suitable words, thanked those present for their kindness. A dainty buffet luncheon was served, Mrs. Campbell was the- former ,Henrietta Brown, of Comber, and was married to William Franklin, Campbell on October 8th, 1902 by the late Rev. E, Medd, Vyrle niece of the groom, now Mrs. Harry Kretsinger, of Florida, was the win- some flower girl,. and Everett Brown, now of St. Thomas, was ring bearer. To this happy marriage three child- ren were born, Howard, Douglas and Miss Winnifred. Guests over the week-end at the- home of Mr, and Mrs. W, F. Camp,- bell were: Mr. and Mrs. Delbert. Brown,-of Duscomb; Mr. and Mrs. I. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ford, of Comber; Mr. and Mrs. Evertt Brown,, of St. Thomas. One happy event a the occasion was the celebration of three of the brides present, who ffilV celebrate their weddings within a week of each other, Mrs. W. F. Campbell;.. bride of 40 years; Mrs. Smith, sister of the bride who has been married 311. year and sister-in-law, Mrs. Delbmit Brown who has been married 32 year, Sunday evening a bridal tea was heldd. The table being decorated with a lace cloth centred with a wedding cake.. Beautiful gifts were presented to each bride. Monday a family gathering was held. Apply to your local Victory Loan Canvasser. This advertisement is, sponsored `by the Huron County Victory Loan Committee in the interest of the Third Victory Loan. Nothing Matters Now But Victory 0111M11111/1111111M111111111111110".