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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-02-04, Page 4- • • FOR SALE-1 1,orse sleigh, suitable for delivery or farmer, also violin, case and' bow. •Geo, Orvis, phone 342. WANTED — Two or three rooms for light housekeeping. - Apply to Mrs. Ken Sinnamon. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late little Elva Joan 'Purvey wish to thank their many relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their darling, Thanks is also given to those sending floral tributes, those who loaned their cars, ministers and doctors, CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Mrs. John Wightman wish to take this opportute- ity to thank their friends,and neigh- bours for the many acts of kindness during the long illness of their mother and the time of their recent ber- eavement. IN MEMORIAM WALLACE—In loving memory of dear husband and father, Thomas H. Wallace, who passed away one year ago, February 2nd, 1942. "Our family circle has been broken, A link gone from our chain, But though we're- parted for a while We know we'll meet again," Ever - remembered by his wife and family. WROXETER Cliff Denny of R,C.A.F. and Mrs. Denny*, Toronto, were week-end visit- ors with the formers parents, Mr, and Mrs. Vern Denny, • Mr. Alvin Moffat and children visit- ed Mrs. Moffat at Victoria Hospital, • London, on Sunday. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wightman (nee "Whittle Rae) whose mother, Mrs.. Wightman Sr., passed away on Satur-• day, at their home near Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton and John were Fordwich visitors on Sunday. - Mr. Tom Brown had the misfortune to fracture some ribs when lie fell one • day last Week. His man, friends hope lie will soon be recovered. Friends here learned with regret of the death in Toronto of Miss Blythe McLaughlin of Gorrie, early Monday morning following several months ill- ness. Mrs. Gordon Greig and baby daughter Carol of Woodstock, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex 'Wright. At the January Meeting of the Wo- men's Association United Church, $10 SWEET CAPORAL • Vie cents a wore per insertion, with a .minittilltn charge of 25c. O 0 0 1:10 °PIO 0 "THs FORM IN W TOBACCOPUREST CAN BE SMOKED" Tburglay, February 4, 1943' ANTED A LESSEE FOR ValITE.ROSE SERVICE STATION & GARAGE IN THE' VILLAGE OF LONDESBORO, ON NO, 4 HIGHWAY MODERN EQUIPMENT MODERN REST ROOMS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Comfortable Living Apartments, with hot and cold water, upstairs, HEATED BY NEW FURNACE, WITH BLOWER ATTACHMENT, A real opportunity for the right party. LOW, RENT Apply to Box 329, Clinton or Phone 329 Clinton. Pitifully few remaining possessions. They consisted of—one bed and bed clothing, a sewing machine, a few dishes and pots, three water pails and six chairs, It was a bleak prospect for the winter, Even the few dollars that the children's .grandmother had been saving towards her, burial ex- penses had gone up in ernoke, James Middleton, a veteran of the last war, and no quitter, set to work At once to make the hen-house as habitable as possible. Mr, R. V, Sparks of the Soldiers' Aid Commission brought the matter to the attention of the Red Cross Society and the Emergency Relief committee went into action right away, Even in these days of wide- spread ,grief and destitution, the Red Cros's carries on its regular peacetime work, and has yet to ignore a genuine appeal for help. Blankets, sheets, clothing and other supplies were Shippedl immediately, With that fine "help the other fellow" .4. spirit which is the backbone of our • rural communities, the people of Whitney got to work, and'pretty soon the Middleton family will' be giving their temporary home hack to the hens. Teacher, while taking up Algebra: "What Letter comes after "N"? Terry: "Oh," Teacher; Yes, that's right. * * The question in the physiology ex— amination read: "How may one ob- tain a good posture?" The country boy wrote: "Keep the cows off it aed let it grow awhile," * * * * Teacher; Willie, how do you define ignorance? Willie: It's when syou don't know something and someone finds it out. Constant inspection of waste con- tainers to see that nothing usable is thrown out is pan of the routine of every Army Sergeant Cook these days. Bones end waste fats, dry paper and all other Waste that has ealvAge Valet: is channelled to separate receptacles for pickup by a ealvage •truck. Cares ful preparation of diet sheets and daily cheekieg of cooks' pantries insure against accumulation of surplus foods. AVAILABLE AT ONCE, Part-time- Rawleigh Route, of 300 families. • Only reliable men or women need apply. Good 'profits to • willing workers. No experience required to start. Write to-day. Rawleiglea Dept. ML-453,2-B, Montreal. OUR St. James Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the emigre- gation of St. James Anglican Church, Wroxeter, was held on Monday even- ing last with a good attendance. All enjoyed a pot luck supper serv- ed by the ladies. Later Rev. E. M, Caldwell, rector, called the meeting to 9 9=0. boles order. A hymn, The Church's One, twelve of ihis boys to make a weekly'' frequently has been reported 'building Foundation, was sung followed by the repeeting of the Creed and the leorire Prayer. The rector in his statement thanked all fur their kind eo-operation throughout time year with special thanks to Robert Paulin, Lorne Kaake for special help, also Mr. George Ed- wards who made and presented the Baptismal Font, Mr. Caldwell also expressed his appreciation of the Christmas remembrance from the cons gregation. A letter was read froralhe Bishop of Huron Diocese compliment, ing the congregation for meeting all financial obligations for the year. The election of officers took place and as follows: Rector's Warden, Mr, H. ,McKen- ney; People's Warden, Mr. W, Mac- Donald; Vestry Clerk, Mrs. H. Wai- ler; Delegate to Synod, Wm, Mines; Substitute, Geo. Paulin; Board of Management, George Paulin, Wesley Paulin, Lorne Kaalse, H, McKenney, Dr, Scherk, Chas, Laurence; Sidesmen, Jack Milligan, Wesley BROM; Organ- ist, Mrs. Harold Durst. A vote of thanks was given the ladies for serving supper and also to Rev. E. M. Caldwell for his splendid service and help since his coming to the parish in June. The meeting adjourned following the Benediction, are WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMS e-e--• • • Prime Minister Churchill, carrying forward the Allied pattern for eon- quest Of the ,Axis designed at Casa- blanca, has flown to Turkey at the edge of Hitler's troubled European domain and agreed with President . lsmet Inonu, among other things, on plans for bolstering Turkish defences, it was announced. Mr. Churchill carried the greetings of President Roosevelt to President Inonu and, coming directly front the historic war strategy conference at Casablanca, gave a broad and umniss takeable warning to Hitler against a. spring offensive in the direction of Turkey. The British and Turkish leaders, accompanied by military and political advisers, discussed in three meetings Saturday and' Sunday . the entire European situation, giving particular attention to "those regions in which Turkey is directly interested," the Brit- ish _communique said. These regions include the Nazi- dominated state of Bulgaria on Tur- and his wife's ailing mother repaired key's northern border, where Hitler to the hen-house to take stock of their canvass, The town has been divided into sections and one section will be canvassed. each week, Mr. Norman' is a 'live wire, He is setting a fine exs ample. and is sere to produce 'results.. Thia.experiment will be watched with interest. CHURCHILL VISITED TURKEY'S PRESIDENT Had Long Talk With President Ismet Inonu In the clash of armies and nations all over the world, we are apt to dis- miss without a second thought the minor, but by no means less poignant tragedies that happen in our own pEoVitiea A burned-out home is a major catastrophe to any family, whether it is caused by an incendiary bomb or an overheated stove. In Whitney, Ontario, on the night of November 16th, James Middleton stood helplessly by and watched his small farmhouse burn to the ground. Middleton, hie, wife and four children, -up a.11 army, and the German-occupied countries of Greece and. Yugoslavia. Turkey, strong on determination, but weak on the kind of equipment needed to fight a modern invasion, has been: standing fully mobilized at one of. Europe's hottest corners for months. Presideet Intent has hold his country rigidly on a neutral path, although the relation to Britian is more one of "benevolent neutrality," Agreement was reached, it was an- nounced, on the manner in which Great Britain and the United States would be _able to help Turkey mater- ially to consolidate her own general defensive security and conversations on that subject took place between Turkish and British military leaders, Red Cross FAMILY LIVES IN HENSHOUSE And Neighbors Come To Their Rescue NOTHING GOES TO WASTE COUNCIL APPOINTED DELEGATES TO GOOD ROAD CONVENTION (Continued front page one) frozen recently and that the -motor had burned out and this would' have to be repaired at once., Letters of appreciation on receiving pen and pencil sets were read from L.A.C.Carl McKay, Sgt. Frank Hop- per and Pte. Ross E. Harrison. A letter from the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, was read request- ing a grant. On motion of Council- lors Davidson and Kennedy this letter was filed emit the March meeting, Letters from tire Kitchener City Council regarding wages of women workers and the giving up by the Province their rights in this matter to the Dominion Parliament also in re- gard to compulsory voting were filed on motion of Councillors Lloyd and Davidson. . A letter was read from Huron Coun- ty Council in regard to reforestation and stating that trees were available from the government but orders must be in before the end of March. A number of accounts were present- ed by the finance committee and were ordered paid on motion of Councillors VanWyck and Davidson, The clerk presented his bond of $2000 which was approved on motion of Councillors Kennedy and VanWyck. Relief is not a big item here as there is only one person on the list at present the' clerk reported. Complaints in regard to minors fre- quenting Hopper's Pool Room had been received by members of the Council, and it was decided ,that the law in this respect would he enforced and if necessary the license would not the issued, Reeve Evans gave a very compre- hensive report of the January meeting of the County Council. It took from Tuesday afternoon until 1 a.m, Thurs- day to go by train from here to God- erich for the meeting. He told of the election of Wardell Tuckey of Exeter, and that Fred Dav- idson had been reappointed to the Hospital Board and W. James Hend- erson to, the High School Board, The hospital grant is again $700. The rate was set at 4 mills, For the first time in history the council held a night session so that business could be con- eluded by Saturday noon. The road appropriation is $150;000 of Nellie' $30,000 will be set aside for work after the war. Two plows are out of com- mission so county plowing will be curtailed, he said. BLYTH CLASS BOOSTS WAR STAMP SALES Goderich Sea. Scouts War Savings Stamp Salesmen - , Mr. :T. A. 'Gray, principal of Blyth Public School, is setting a fine ex.-- ample in the sale of War Savings Stamps to school children, In one room of twenty-six students he has set a quota of two hundred dollars with Easter as the deadline and already the scholars have purchased stamps to the value of one hundred and sixty- live dollars, Mr. 'Gray also is snort- sorieg a radio programme in support of his and the campaign generally and it Will be heard over CKNX, Wingham, on Saturday, February Gth, at 1.15 p.m. Listen int Other teachers are taking up the idea, and there is evidence that the. Stamp Campaign has been given a stimulus since Mr, R, K. Wertele took Over the chairmanship of the Stamp, Committee. Another-evidence Of activity in the promotiou of the sale of War Savings Stamps hi Moor: County tomes. from Gedetich where Mr. a W. Norman, leader of the Sea Stouts, has 'selected was voted to the Russian, Relief.Fund, The many friends of Miss Helen Sawtell will regret to know she• is a patient in Listowel Memorial Hospital having .undergone an operation. for ap- pendicites on Monday and will wish for her a speedy recovery, Wrceseter North Group Mrs. Percy Copeland opened her home on Tuesday of last week for the meeting of the Wroxeter North Red Cross Workers, Eleven members were present and the afternoon was spent quilting one of the two quilts donated by Miss Iva Gallaher, $5.00 was voted for the Russian Relief Fund. Mrs. Ken Bennett offered her home for the next meeting February 8th, Tea was served at the close, the host- ess being assisted by Mrs, E. Bennett. Red Cross Supper The Local Red Cross Workers held a very successful tea on Wednesday evening of last week from 5 to 7.30 in the Red Cross Rooms. About $40 was realized from which a donation of $25,00 will be made to the Russian Relief Fund. The conveners, Mrs. A, Munroe, Mrs, J. H. Wylie, Mrs, T. Burke and Mrs, H. Durst and their helpers are to be congratulated on the success of the evening. Women's Institute The W. I. will hold its February meeting on Thursday of this week, February 4th, 3 p.m, at the home of Mrs. Thos. Burke. Mrs. Sanderson will have charge of Current Events. Roll Call—What I like, about Wrox-' eter. Topic—I want a war job, by Mrs. M, Sellers. Mrs. Weaning will have charge of the music period. Host- esses Mrs. Burke Mrs. Sellers Canadian Girls. In Training The C.G.LT. met on Monday even- ing last at the home of Mrs. G. A. Weaning. The president Lulu Gib- son presided and opened with the hyritn, "Dare to be True," followed by the purpose and prayer. Mary Meahen read the scripture lesson, Proverbs, chapter 3. Frances Wplie gave a talk in Memoriam of the late Miss Marsh- all of Wingham, who spent many years in China as a Missionary, Take my Life and Let it Be, was the second hymn sung. Alice Howes told of the life and work of Martha Ravine Ewan for . many years also Missionary in China. Take time to be Holy, was sung. The Roll - Call 'was answered by repeating a Bible verse. Plans were made to hold a skating party on February 12th. The Fordwicli group to be invited guests. Taps and the singing of the National Anthem closed an interesting meeting. 0 0 litslEtr""' i VI PRI la, ?OVA alaki? 001 S I% Otit PIO .., • lo meet the power needs of Ontario's war industries your Hydro has increased the supply of electricity in the last lour years by over 160,90011,p. This has made a tremendous contribution to the war effort, providing our highly eleCtrified factories in Ontario with the necessary power to produce great quantities of weapons for °alighting forces. The development of new power sources is con tinuingin the wilds of Northern Ontario a huge diversion _program, that will reverse the natural flow of water, is hearing completio n. lri other pOtts of the Province acialtiongt power Protects are nearing the final stages al construction. The splendid co.operation of the citiaens of Ontario in conserving electricity during the recent months has contributed greatly to our war effort and is thankfully acknowledged. lhe shortage of power, however, is still critical and the need for conservation continues. Still more power 'is needed top roduce still renter supplies of won weaPons and materials. When the victory is , tltat same power will be available to contribute to peacetime progress in our industrial, commercial and home life. INCREASE IN P OWER FROM WO RECEN1 DEVELOP Malls 1. plant nearing completion to provide 650 h.p. 2. Mid-Ontario plant supplying i0,000 h.p. 3, Huneds of miles of new 'transmission dr Line, 4, Rapid progress on new diversion program. S. 54P00 to, plant into prodection last summer. 6. 230,000-volt 'transformer Station to distribute powet. THE HYDRO .st‘44.1 14.4174'. ELECT .IC POWER4 COMMISSION OF ONTARIO 0.40. ."41,71 0.M.E.L. and A.M.LU. Annual Meeting totanto, February 4th and 10th • , ato..L.4