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The purchase of the Abitibi Pulp to the townsfolk of Espanola, Ont.
and Paper Co. mill at Espanola, For 13 years this Northern Ontario
Ont., by the Kalamazoo, Mich.. settlement has been a ghost town.
Parchment Co., has brought hope . 'Thw e-be $10-000.000 P'•wor nip
ESPA fitA „DAT!,"vo. Gmo WY"' P" net P-rr Ire/ '1r o'r.tr;: :4 fel A ify
and paper plant is to operate again. with enthusiasm. ABOVE, LEFT, which will call men to work again.
It was New Year's Eve, 1929, when Frank Beaudry, Abitibi steam plant RIGHT, is pictured the plant.
the mill shut down. The word that superintendent, enthusiastically pol-
it will reopen has filled the peopl'a ishing up his "roe:steal instrument"
ent groups according to its kind and
value.
All waste paper is collected, packed
and sold. In one corner of the shed
is to be found a surprisingly large
collection of old broom handles with
the worn-out sweeping ends removed.
What good are theyi' These handles
are sent to Portsmouth Pententiary at
Kingston where the inmates put new
whisks on the handles, polish the
handles themselves, and turn out a
brand, new broom.
Elsewhere one sees a pile of cold
coal scuttles. It is explained that
parts of discarded wash basins are us-
ed to repair the bottoms of the worn-
out coal scuttles and they are then
put back into use.
Cans in which car grease has been
shipped to the army are thoroughly
cleaned and made into serviceable ash
eanS.
A veritable triOtthtaiil of new card-
board boxes is to be seen in one large
building. Capt. Till pointed out that
these new boxes are held in reserve
as long as possible—that the old
cardboard boxes are used again and ,
again until they are thoroughly worn
out. Only then, are the new boxes
called into play. And even when the
old cardboard boxes are worn out,
the 'paper from the same is salvaged
and put to another use,
Every empty box, every empty jam
pail from the kitchens of the various
MRS. J. H. LALIBERTE now wakes up feeling
fine. She never has headaches, backacties
or constipation any more. "Fruit-a-tires"
lase her the new health and pep of a healthy
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IN GREAT BRITAIN
,Another in a series of articles 'written
by W. R. Legge and C. V. Charters,
' who represented the Canadian
Weekly Newspapers Association in
a recent tour overseas.
VISITING CANADA'S ARMY
OVERSEAS IN ENGLAND
(Article No. 10A)
While in England the Canadian
editors were shown in great detail all
the various activities of the Canadian
Army in England,
There was no effort to show all of
-the army overseas, but at least one
unit of each kind was visited and
Studied, and the ramifications of the
various activities are truly amazing.
The first unit visited was an Ord-
nance Corps work shop, manned by
highly skilled men making all kinds
of repairs. There was an armourers
shop, making repairs and adjustments
to all kinds of guns, an optical shop
making repairs to field glasses, micro-
scopes, and similar instruments, wire-
less shop repairing and making wire-'
less receiving sets and transmitters,
and a fine instrument shop which
could even make parts and repairs to
a watch.
The main shop at this unit is in
charge of Capt. M. H. Hastings, who
comes from Stanstead, Que., and who
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reported that he receives the Stan-
Stead journal regularly and enjoys
every word of ft. He has been over-
seas since September 1940. Another
man at this unit is F. l3easeley, of
Guelph, Ont., who was a runner up
for the King's Prize for shooting at
Risley a few years ago.
The work of maintenance of equip-
ment is a very important part of the
army as we realized more and more
as the tour progressed. While we
saw many places where maintenance
and repair work is carried on, this
firSt unit was the only one doing the
highly specialized work on instru-
ments which we visited,
Field Battery Operations
The same afternoon a study was
made of Field Battery Operations.
This was an illuminating demonstra-
tion of the close liaison between army
and air force. It was shown how the
decision is made as to whether air or
ground gun action is to be employed
and how each one is called into action.
' As part of this demonstration, two
batteries were set up in hiding under
camouflage and a patrol of Mustangs
were called out from a nearby air
field. It was their job to locate the
batteries and photograph them.
These tremendously fast and power-
ful planes gave the editors a real thrill
as they circled and dived over the
field, swooping down at times so close
that it seemed as if they were going
to take off our hats. It did not take
them long to spot the hidden batteries
and with a gay flourish they were
off. We were hurried over to the
aerodrome and on our arrival were
shown the finished pictures of the
batteries taken from the planes.
Leaving the drome, we drove for
many miles, stopping for our evening
meal at East Grinstead where we ate
in the room which the local Rotary
Club uses for their meetings. Passing
through many lovely old villages, we
finally arrived at the hotel which was
to be our headquarters for the next
ten days.
It is most difficult at this time to
find accommodation for a party such
as ours, which with drivers, photo-
grapher and officers numbered about
sixteen. Many hotels are closed, many
taken over by the government and
those which have rooms are short of
food, or if they have food, are short
of rooms.
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just returned from Dieppe was of
special interest. We were greeted by
General J. H. Roberts who led the
Dieppe expedition and who spoke in
high praise of the men and officers
there. -
The men then broke ranks and we
had a most informal talk with them,
sitting on the ground with small
groups of the men, who grouped them-
selves according to their home dis-
tricts. In this way, I talked with P.
Mercier, of Sherbrooke, C. Pigeon,
who was formerly on the Sherbrooke
Police Force, Germain Surprenant, of
St. Johns, B, Vennis of 67th St, Shaw-
inigan' Falls, P. Simoneau of Sher-
brooke, J. L. Fontaine, of St, Pie, and
Claude Rocheleau, of St. Cesaire.
They spoke regretfully of many
missing comrades and were concern-
ed as to whether they would find the
replacements just as congenial,
Their stories of Dieppe were grip-
ping. One lad told of being in charge
of two carriers, which they finally
landed after two attempts. After es-
tablishing a machine gun post, they
came off again and landed ammun-
ition.
Another told of seeing bombs drop-
ping all around ins boat, also many
falling planes which he was unable to
identify. He told of seeing a Spitfire
and a Messershmidt collide nose to
nose and both fall into the sea.
One told of seeing Frenchmen wav-
ing them in with evidence of joy at
seeing them.
A story they were chuckling over
was of some men who finding the fir-
ing intense, took refuge behind some
cases which they soon found out were
filled with dynamite.
Many of these boys had brought
back souvenirs of the raid, such as
German badges, pencils, tobacco, etc.
J. L. Fontaine said that it was his
grandfather who used to operate the
Fontaine Toll 'Bridge, near Milton,
Que. He said that he had a war god-
mother, Mrs. J. Pariseau, of Sher-
brooke who tiled been very kind to
him, and expressed the opinion that
if relatives kept in close touch with
the boys, they would more cheerfully
carry on.
The Fusiliers de ,.Montreal certainly
made a great name for themselves at
Dieppe and set up a tradition for the
French Canadian troops, and it was a
great opportunity to meet and talk
with them informally.
AMAZING SALVAGE
WORK OF R. C. 0. C.
There Are Real Dollars In Carrying
On Proper Salvage Operations
The work of the Royal Canadian
Ordnance Depots in London acts like
a magic wand with salvaged army art-
icles. Into these depots in the past
month have gone more than 100,000
partially worn-out or damaged articles
... and 75 per cent of them have been
transformed into valuable, serviceable
equipment.
The cost of handling these articles
and Making them serviceable again is
done at slightly more than one per
cent of the original cost. Result?
Thousands of dollars in taxpayers'
money is saved. With the growing
scarcity of many materials this service
is even more important than the.
money saved since it keeps the stores
and equipment iii use.
This ante-sing conservati.m work on
army equipment is carried on under
the direction of Capt. F. L. Till, Sal-
vage and Disposal Officer for Vii, D. 1.
Under his enthusiastic and watchful
eye all stores and eqttipthent received
are either repaired or disposed of to
the best possible advantage.
Those articles which arc too far gone
to be made serviceable again are turn-
ed, into another useable article or are
put up for sale and sold to the highest
tender. In the case of clothing that
can not be adequately repaired, it is
turned over to the Dept., Of Indian'
Affairs who dye the clothing and re-
pair it for their own use. This saves
'the Dominion government the expense
of purchasing other clothing which
they otherwise would have to do.
To be entirely convinced of this
fact, one need only visit the Elizabeth
Street Ordnance Depot at London.
Here will be seen a portion of the
work over which the magic wand is
waved to make used or damaged goods
like new.
Drop into the Textile Refitter shop.
It is like a hive of busy bees with
men.. hastily engaged here and there
reclaiming goods.
Stacks of matressee stand just out-
side the door. They are brought in
to be first fumigated, then inspected
and scrubbed and finally repaired for
use again. If they can not be used
again, the filling is taken from the
condemned mattresses to be used in
packing instruments and spare part;
for. machines.
Row upon row of packed tents are
there that have been repaired. Come
spring and they will again be put up
in some army camp since they are
once again ship-shape and ready to
stand the rigors of army life, Some
of the canvass in the tents is, found
too far gone. In this case the canvass
will be cut up into sections to repair
tither tents or to make, tire covers,
aprons and gun muzzle coverings.
Old webbing—some of it made in
1008—is used to make new belts.
able clothng.
In another department you will find
dirty kit bags being reconilitii med.
They are thoroughly scoured with
soap and water to eventually tarn up
to look like new. Pets and pans are
likewise given a sparkle.
About ten menare eneaged in the
shoe repair shop. 8,..eos are disinfec-
ted, oiled, repaired and sent back to
their owners in first class shape.
In another corner are baes piled
high contahting empty ea re rid e es,
This metal is sold to the highest ten-
der who delivers them to be turned
ba c k again into new shells. :Mess tins
are repaired and cleaned, ready to be
used again.
In a leete, lew seed is to fotnel •
a wealth of salvaee (very ki n d zie d •
description. ..Nfetal is piled in differ-
don.
Capt. Barker added that the second.
most important motivating force to en-
list was the desire of the girls to go
Overseas and thus have an opportunity
of visiting with relatives in the Old
Country. Third was their anxiousness.
to help in Canada's war effort. The
opportunity to change front civilian
life into a more interesting and more
challenging life was listed as the
fourth reason.
But regardless of their reasons, girls.
are urgently needed in the C. W. A. C.
There is a very definite lack of girls
to act as stenographers and typists.
Following closely on this is the need
for drivers, cooks and storewomen for,
the C. W. A, C.
In fact, there are opportunities in
scores of lines of work in the army
and prospective members for the
W. A. C., are advised to drop in and.,
have a chat with a recruiting officer
to get a true picture of where they can
agreeably fit into the C. W. A. C
needs.
Capt. Barker referred to the recent
statement of the Minister of National
Defence that 3,000 girls are needed in
the C. W. A. C. She pointed out
that 3,000 more girls would be needed.
to replace the 3,000 girls now in
positions from which they would soon
be moving on to other jobs. Hence,
she pointed out, there is really a need
. ,
From a town near lohedpro came a
girl to loin the.C, W. A.. C., recently.
She had a different reason thee
general run for joining.o This girl had
I cur brothers in the family, none of
tele n shoved any inclination to enlist
in the Canadian army, %she stated.
"This ma le me fighting mad." the girl.
was quoted as saying, "so I am enliste
!to in 'the C. W. A. C. because my
fem. Brothers won't enlist in the Can-
adihn eemy."
err in the near future in order that
this important Avork in the army might
be carried on as it should be.
THE REASON GIRLS
JOIN C. W. A. C.
Capt. Barker Tells Why Women's
Army Is Popular
Prince reason for the majority of
girls joinino the C. W. A. C., is their
desire to stand shoulder to shoulder,
in some branch of the service, tic their.
husbands., sweethearts or brothers al-'
ready in the Canadian army. They
want•eo show the men f that• tee.
teonien f„lk etand behind them. Sue?
Otte finding ef Captain M. R. Bar's,
er, \‘. A. C. Sod': c •IF'set at Len-
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However, a quiet hotel in a seaside
resort was able to look after the party
and so arrangements had been made
there in advance. Such resorts today
are .almost deserted. Pleasure travel
is most definitely discouraged, and
Most seaside places under severe re-
strictions as to visitors.
Each day we started out early and
travelled many miles in our private
bus to various units, and most nights
arrived at the hotel very late, usually
travelling for many miles in the black-
out.. The way our advance rider and
our bus driver could drive at good
speed through the darkness was al-
ways a thrilling experience to a party
who had always been used to driving
with powerful headlights. To add to
our wonderment, there never was 'a
single direction sign or name post, and
show they found their way without
pause at intersections was a mystery.
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Ground sheets also come in for a go- camps are sold to the highest bidder. for ' 000 girl'''.
in g over and chose which are t''''' old A record sheet from these camps No other centre in M. D. 1 has con-
to repair are used in repairing Alter =tellies. into the tributed so many members to the C.
ground London showing what prices were re- sheets.
Ordnance officer at
W. A. C. to date as has London, said
"There is one thing quite certain," ceived for them. For these contain-
•
Capt. Barker. 'Windsor .has provided
stated Capt. Till, "and err are only sold under an approved that is that the second largest number of recruits
none of the salvaged articles aresold contract, while in third place stand Guelph and.
which can possibly be put to use in Day bc- day the army grows larger. Gait.
the army in some way or another."And with its Tribute was paid to Walkerton'so;
A battery of sewing machines whir
growth comes an expert-
contribution to the C. W. A. C.'
away rt in the tailoring shop where hu- adieu Orndance Corps. Even now the
sioo in the work of the Royal Can-
"Every girl who has come into the-•f
dreds of used army uniforms are cm- quarters of the Ordnance Corps are army front Walkerton has been a per-
dergoing repairs. When they are fin- considered to be inadequate and plans feet jewel," said Capt. Barker, -hNot ..!
fished, they are re-issued as service- are being made to have larger quart- i a single one of them has been second
rate; all have been of the .highest
quality."
"We can very acceptably handle at
least 150 enlistments a mblitliein the •
C. W. A. C. throughout Mt ,I).-• 1,nesaid
Capt. Barker. "Because ' of medical
rejects and sickness , this number
would actually dwilidle to 420 re-
cruits," she said.
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