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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-04-15, Page 3PACIT4 THREZ and sister," Mr. and Mrs. Mason Rob- inson, near Donnybrook. Mrs. Harry .Fowler, Clinton,. and daughter, Mrs. Bancroft and Mr. Ban- croft, deaford, spent Thursday with the former's daughter„ Mrs. Dynes Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest' Make, near Maicking, ,was called to London on Sunday evening on account of their daughter, ,Muriel, who is Mrs. a K. Alton, is visiting with her daughter, ,Mrs, Cam Morrison, East of Lucknow., FORMER WINpHAMITE GAVE FINE ADDRESS , TO IJONS CLUB (Continued front page one). this war. He traced the vast market- launch out and -create a tremendous which would be created by the -buying power of properous agriculture in Can- ada. He told of many items which every farmer needed to-day and with money at band, the farmers could demand for manufactured equipment, He felt that farmers would have to be more progressive and that young men should be educated in more. scientific farming. He cited the tre- mendous losses due to neglect of weeds, carelessness with implements, corn borer, badly installed lightning rods etc., and felt that the farmer 44' 0 a Thursday, April 15th, 1943 Timely Help- of Convenient Service Nothin • g is more irksome than to be held-up or delayed in a busy season. Seed- ing, haying, or harvesting are jobs that a man wants to keep at and get done as soon as possible. The timely help of convenient service is a mighty important factor in cutting down lost time when spare parts or machine service is required. In these days when farmers are being called upon to do more with less help it means a great deaf to be able to telephone or call upon a local dealer and get what is wanted quickly and surely. Established and organized to meet this ever- present need of agriculture for quick service contact, the Massey-Harris-organization of 'branches, distributing centres, and local dealers has been geared to wartime needs. For complete/ machine overhauls and: for prompt parts service, get in touch with your local Massey-Harris dealer. MASSEY-HARRIS COMPANY LIMITED Established 1847 The Service Arm of the Canadian Farm , TORONTO MONTREAL MONCTON WINNIPEG BRANDON REGINA SASKA' TOON SWIFT CUR RENT TOR FCTON CALGARY EDMONTON VANCOUVER PINIII,11111110!0•1111111414M11.18. Aids Key Men Leave Tunisia London, — Marshal Rommel has started evacuating some of his key officers and technicians from Tunisia to Messina, Sicily, The Daily Express said, quoting London sources. Rommel Bhutders,In Tunisia With the British 8th Army North of Gabes, — IE. now is apparent that Field ,Marshal Rommel has made a mistake—Or rather two mistakes-- maygo a long way toward shortening the war in Tunisia, He pulled the bulk of his task strength back from positions facing the 8th Army to meet an American threat on his flank,• pre- sumably on the assumption the 8th Army- would be unable' to attack as soon as it did. When the attack came, he obviously misjudged the direction of ,the British main thrust and coun- ter-attacked in a sector which failed to slow tip the posh, BeVin No After War Worrier Lottdon, — Labor Minister Ernest tevin, said that for some tithe after the war Great Britain will have to worry about sufficient manpower to police Europe. He told an industrial health tonfetente.he did not fear un- employment, The need for men to administer Europe throttgh its reCov. ery, he said, "will means a big call Upon us, Mee Prepares To Leave Rome London, — Reuters reported in a Zurich dispatch that Mussolini was Understood to be preparing to evacu- Ate his GOVernmeta from Roine. The dispatch said Mussolini was repotted to leave appointed secret commissions 0a to make the necessary arrangements. Florence 'and Bologna have been men- tioned as likely places. Bonfire Caused Woman's Death Tilbury, — Mrs. Dogald Smith, 66- year-old resident of Tilbury, died in General Hospital, Chatham from burns received when she was tending a bon- fire in her back yard. Mrs. Smith was igniting the bonfire when her clothes caught fire, Canada To Have U. S. Consulate General Ottawa, — Prime Minister Macken- zie King announced that a Canadian consulate-general will be opened New York about May 1, with Hugh D, Scully, commissioner of customs, as consul-general. The New York office will be Canada's first consulate- general in a foreign country, and "it is fitting that it should be opened in the largest city of the United States Of America," Mr. Ring said in the House of Commons, Stop Gasoline Coupon Black Market Montreal, In more than 50 raids, Royal Canadian Mounted. Police Seized approximately 40,000 Stolen gasoline rationing coupons and anuouneed the smashing of a "black market" which they said had illegally distributed 750,000 gallons of gasoline since last September. - Three men have been at. rested. Bombing Crippling French. Railways Berne, Switzerland, 'Marauding Allied airiuep, sweeping by daylight throughout France to blast freight and: passenger trains with bombs and can- non fire, are slowly but steadily par- alyzing that .eoentry's railway system,. according to reliable information re- ceived here. To Link DeGaulle and Giraud London, — Gen. Georges Catroux, Fighting French delegate to Syria and liaison officer. between Gen, Charles de Gaulle and Gen, Henri Giraud, was reported by The News Chronicle to be bringing from Algiers a set of altern- ate plans for united. French govern- ing councils in which de Gaulle and Giraud would share top leadership. May Ration Beer May 1 Toronto, — Beer rationing may be- come effective in OntatiO on May 1, Hon. A, St. Clair Gordon, chairman of the Ontario Liquor Control Board, told the Ontario Legislature's Public Accounts ' Committee. The present -beer situation is leading to absentee- ism in industry, ,he said, adding that hours of sale in hotel beverage rooms may also be reduced. "There isn't the beer available for people who want it," said Mr. Gordon. "The reduction in the supply of whisky and wine has resulted in more people wanting beer. VVe are thinking about rationing beer about May 1, and those people who can't get their quota one day will have to wait until the next." U. S. Army Ban On Politics Washington, — War Secretary Henry Stinson said 'with great ex- plicitness" that United States army regulations banning political activity by soldiers are not aimed at Gen. Douglas MacArthur or any other in- dividual. Drew Attacks, Collective Bargaining Bill • Toronto, — Charging the collective bargaining bill as now drafted will create a battle ground and "will put labor and management as arm's length," Lt.-Col. G. A. Drew, Progres- sive Conservative leader claimed the proposed legislation would only- lead to trouble. The Opposition leader spoke as the Legislature discussed in committee of the whole the sweeping new labor legislation.. May Go To Bench Ottawa, — Reports circulated in Ottawa that Premier Thane A. Camp- bell of Prince Edward Island, who tendered his resignation as minister of public works and as attorney-generalp will be appointed to a judicial position. Mr. Campbell slid not resign the prem- iership. Pay. May Be Stabilized Ottawa, — Plans for an immediate public inquiry into "matters affecting labor relations and wage conditions in Canada" were announced by the Nat- ional War Labor Board. Aim of the inquiry will be to formulate a report with constructive recommendations for a co-ordinated program on labor and wage matters. F.D.R. Freezes Wages, Prices Washington, — President Roosevelt virtually froze all prices and drastical- ly tightened barriers against wage in- creases in a. sweeping "hold-the-line order" against inflation in the United States. Bolivia At War La. Paz, Bolivia, — The Bolivian Government published a decree de- claring Bolivia at war with the Axis Powers and ordering general mobiliz- ation. Plan To Arm Great Lake Ships Ottawa, — Lake freighters which operate in the Gulf of St, Lawrence or in the St. Lawrence River below the Saguenay as well as on the Great Lakes, will be armed this season, a navy spOkesman said. Some of these ships already are armed at Great Lake ports, lie said, Women In Occupied Areas Conscripted London, — Allied Government sources in London- reported that Ger- man compulsory labor laws have been extended to include all women in all the occupied countries. Hitler And Duce Talk Defence Berne, — Reports from informed circles in Rome tonight said Hitler and, Mussolini confered probably in the Brenner Pass, on what steps to take for the defence of Europe against invasion. Ontario Concerned Over Farm Manpower Toronto, The Ontario Govern- meta intends to make vigorous repre- sentation to Federal authorities con- cerning the farm manpower situation in Ontario, Premier Conant told the Provincial Legislature. More Arrive Overseas An East' Coast Canadian Port, — Sturdy fighting men, ready for action On land, air and sea, sailed from this fog-clouded port recently on their way to Britain: with strong hopes that they Would get into Stotne second-front action before the •passing -of the year. Their arrival overseas-was aunnuithed, Made up principally ..of Canadian Army men, reinforcements for the numerous 'units overseas, the move • merit also included hundreds of R,C. A.F. 'air and ground erew personnel, There was also Royal and Canadian Naval men and Nursing Sisters. ASI-IFIELD Miss Myrtle Johnstone, Goderich, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and.' Mrs. Adani Johnstone., near Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Campbell and son Harry, spent Sunday evening with his mother and sister, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Charles Alton. and Mrs. Al- ton, Dungannon. Word was received here on Thurs- day, April 1st of the passing away of an old respected neighbour, in the person of .Mr. Henry Farrisk, near DAter, Mioh. He leaves to mown him his wife, three daughters and iiyo sons. He is the last of a family of seven, His sister, Mrs. Foster _Mof- fat, predeceased him iii February. He and his sister, Miss Mary Parrish, lived on the farm on the 9th conces- sion, now owned by Mrs. Lottie Dren- , nen, near Kintail. Two half sisters survive, Mrs. Annie Young of Porcu- pine, and Miss Emma Richardson of Langside. uYell the Ask yeti neighbours what Bray Chicks, did for them. '1 hen see me for prices and. delivery dates, A. C. Adams, Winghaui, W. T. ,SI14k, Teeswater. Mrs. Robert Nelson and Mrs. Ken- neth Farrisb and Mr. Rory MacDon- aid, Dungannon, are with their brother, Mr. John MacDonald whom we are sorry to hear suffered a stroke on his left side, Nurse Miss Agnes Menuaig of Lucknow, bas been with him a couple of weeks. Mr. Thomas Taylor and sons Her- bert and Albert and wife, -9th conces- sion, West Wawanosh, spent Sunday with the former's niece, Mrs. Clifford Hacknow and Mrs. Hackett. Mr, Glen Cameron, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents-, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cameron and his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cameron would lave to be more, energetic in looking after these items. But be felt that the farmer was entitled to it bet- ter deal in price fixing .and lie bad just, as much right to co-operate in. setting prices as the manufacturer, who- Went to conventions and set his price* with his associates. He cited the law Production of milk front cows in Can- ada and compared it to the production figures in Holland in prewar days. To have a prosperious country agriculture must be more prosperous and the farmer must have more money to pur- chase improved equipment, In 1939 there were 250,000 young men between the ages of 19 -and 24 wandering about without jobs and 400,000 others were unemployed- These men were the fighters and workers to-clay and he felt that this disgraceful condition must never be allowed to happen again. He asked for real jobs and good Christiai. leadership f6r the boys when they hoMe. In closing he recited the poem "Leaners and Lifters", Through-- out ..his address he quoted many bum- orous stories and kept the audience in a very happy mood. .Lion Jack Hanna -expressed the ap- preciation of the Club for the splendid address and this was duly conveyed to Mr. Kelley by President Stan Hall. The meeting closed 'with the Lions' song and the Roar. Provide Now for Future Buying Some day you will be able to make those improve- ments you areplan- ning, buy new household appli- ances, and get the latest and best in equipment. In the meantime build up your capital by buy- ing Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates the best way to help your country and help yourself. 4"..v.. World Wide News In Brief Form WHEN they come home—those boys who are fighting now—make them want to stay home. Make them happy and contented on the farm. They will have new ideas they want to try out. They may want to go in for new breeding stock; new crops; work out a drainage or irrigation project; do a big job of fertilizing. You are wearing out implements and equipment which cannot be replaced now. You may want to erect new buildings, or to add to present buildings. You may wish to modernize your farm with water or electricity. You may want a new motor car—new conveniences and comforts for your home. These things cost money. Save money now and invest your WHAT IS A VICTORY BOND? A VICTORY BOND is the promise of the Dominion of Canada to repay Jig cash the full face value of the Bond at the time stipulated, with half-yearly interest at the rate of 3% per annum until maturity. A Victory Bond is the safest investment in Canada. The entire resources of the Dominion stand behind it. Canada has been issuing bonds for 75 years, and has never failed to pay every dollar of principal and interest. ' A Victory Bond is an asset more readily converted into cash than any other security. .1 TORY BON Natiomai tVaP PlOcitICO Coontn‘ttee ire- have a-big job to do yet" savings in Victory Bonds. They will provide cash. for things you will need when the war ends. • • • • You can buy Victory Bonds for cash in a lump sum,, or you can arrange to pay for them in convenient. instalments over a period of six months. Your Victory Bond salesman will be glad to tell you. full particulars. can 2-4 WINGRAM ADVANCE-1110S