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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1943-06-17, Page 3Ontario -Elections Active Serviice'Vetcrs IVIerribers of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who are on, duty outside the Province at the date of any election to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, who are British subjects and who were resident in Canada for three months and in .Ontraio for thirty days prior to the date .ef their enlistment are entitled to appoint an .agent to vote for them at any election to the Legislative Assembly, The Proxy vote cast for an Active Service Voter must be polled for a candidate in the Electoral District in, which the Active Service Voter resided for at least thirty days prior to his enlistment, The Agent authorized to vote for an Active Service Voter must be, entitled to vote in the same Electoral District and must be of the full age of twenty-one years. Agents holding appointments as Proxies for Active Service Voterit must apply to the Revising Officer for their Electoral District for confirmation of their appointment • There is no age qualification. for the Active Service Voter. An Agent may bold any number of appointments from voters who are within the degree of relationship to birri (or her) of wife, husband, sister, brother, parent or child, An' Agent may hold only one appointment from a voter who is not within such degree of relationship, It isagecommended that relatives and friends of members of the Forces who qualify according to the conditions cited above, and who are serving outside Ontario, forward appointment forms to such members in order that they may be completed and returned in readiness for use at the next election to the Ontario Legislature. Appointment forms may be secured on application to the undersigned. IMPORTANT: AS AN EARLY ELECTION IS EXPECTED NO TIME. SHOULD BE LOST IN HAVING PROXY APPOINTMENTS COMPLETED. D. E. HOLMES, clerk of the Peace, Huron County, Address—Court House, Godericli, Dated at Goderich, June 11th, 1943. World Wide News Brief Form 5t66211 individual shareholders own Canada's Chartered Banks. The average holding is 28 shares. Most of these shareholders are Canadians. The wide distribution of bank ownership is in- dicated by the fact that 36,574 individuals, living in all parts of Canada, hold shares in the Chartered Banks of Canada. Of the remaining shareholders, 8,987 live elsewhere in the British Empire. Some further facts about Canada's Banks: There are 4,369,740 savings deposit accounts in the Char. tired Banks of Canada, aver- aging $391 each, Safeguarding the funds of depositors is A primary function of commerdal banking. Banks keep themselves in such a position that anybody going to the bank to withdraw his savings can get his money: Banks, like any other bUsiness, exist because they provide ser. vice which a conununity needs and is willing to pay for at a rate which will yield a •reason= able return . Evety day, hank loans are helping Canadians in all walks of life and in all parts of Canada to profit from their individual enterprise and Industry:. THE CHARTERED, BANKS OF CANADA WINGIIAM FARM COMMANDO I EADQUARVERS nobs Club FA. LP PRODUCE PRODUCE FOOD FOR VICTORY' LAN to spend half a day, a day, or several evenings a week on local farms during the haying and harvesting seasons this summer. Join the thousands of Farm C.7111- tnandos who "close up shop" or lay down their tools to make "raids" into the country and help farmers take their crops from the land. Farm Commando Brigades are springing up in Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, Servite Clubs, Churches and other men's organizations all over Ontario, Townsmen are getting together to make a direct, patriotic contribution to the War Effort by helping to save the crops. Farm Commandos are paid a minimum of twenty-five cents hour, and many Commandos contribute these earnings to favourite 'war charities, If there is no Farm Commando Brigade forming in your locality, take it up with your own men's organization and get your local Brigade started at once. Every possible man-hour must be put in during harvesting to prevent irreplaceable loss of food that is essential to the Allied War Effort and to Canada herself! 'Your help is needed—NOW! Volunteer in a Farm Commando Brigade and be ready 'to help when harvest emergencies arise. For full information, forms, etc., write to Ontario Fgtrtn Service Force, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, at once. 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Roosevelt Suggests Italians Quit Washington, — Allied airmen drop- ped 7,000,000 pounds of bombs on the Italian Island of Pantelleria from June 1 on to give the world its first ex- ample of a fortress silenced, wrecked and demoralized by air and sea bom- bardment alone, it was stated officially here, The. Island surrendered uncon- ditionally Friday. While President Roosevelt exhorted the Italian people to overthrow Premier Mussolini and . his Fascist regime and thus pave the way for Italy's return to the commun- ity of nations, military men here said they regarded the surrender of what the Italians once -proudly called their Gibraltar of the Mediterranean Nar- rows as one of the most significant events of the war. Building Many Ships, Planes, Vehicles Ottawa„—Munitions Minister Howe told the House of 'Comnions that Can- ada is launching six or more vessels —escort, cargo or patrol — every week, and that airplane production now is 801 a week,- Automobile fac- tories are producing 4,000 motor veh- icles and 450 fighting vehicles weekly, gun plants make 940 heavy guns, bar- rels or mountings; and small arms plants turn out 13,000 smaller weapons in the same period. Wants Enemies Disarmed ' New York—Former president Her: means no relief of the civilian tire situation, House Approves Naval Expenditure. Ottawa, — The House of Commons gave approval to the Navy Depart- ment's $489,145,000 estimates for „the fiscal year 1048-44, Meat Stocks Down Ottawa, — The Dominion 'Bureau of Statistics reported that meat stocks in Canada at June 1 amounted to 4,469,707 pounds --1,300,000 pounds less than a yearS ago. To Lower Orange Prices Ottawa, — The Prices Board's food administration said the price of orang- es to consumers would be lowered though a change in the basis of sub- sidy on imports or oranges, Reduc- tion is expected to •be 2 to 7 cents a dozen. Incendaries Dropped 011 Oregon Forests Eugene, Ore., — Incendiary bombs carried by free balloons have been dropped on Oregon forests by the en- emy in attempts to start fires, Lt.-Col. James W. Fraser, member of an army party now touring logging and lumber operations in this area, said. He said the device was used "in 1942," The balloons were probably released by enemy submarines. Canada Develops New Life-Saving Jacket Washington, — The Canadian Navy has developed a new life-saving jacket, designed to protect men from under- water, blast and featuring a signal light, it was announced here by Capt. Archie McCallum, director of medical services for the Royal Canadian Navy. Th e jacket is now being distributed among Canadian ships. Butter Stock Plenty Ottawa, — The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reported that butter stocks in Canada June 1 were 4,500,- 000 pounds higher than the average for the same date in the previous five years, but the Prices Board promptly spiked any suggestion this condition warrants an increase in the rationof half a pound a person a week, Presidents Little Grandson Charged Media, Pa,, — Delaware County juvenile court took jurisdiction in the case of 10-year-old William Donner Roosevelt, grandson of Pfesident Roosevelt, in the accidental shooting on Sunday of his playmate, A. Lewis Hurchinson, 11. The ease was dis- missed. Japs Crumple Under Chinese. Assault Chungking, —The Japanese defence line southeast of Hwajung, key to the Chinese rice-liroducing region, has crumpled under the impact of a sud- den attack by Gen. Chiang 1<ai-Shek's forces, Chinese dispatches reported. Underground French are Ready London, — With invasion tension mounting, Fighting French headquart- ers reported today that "throughout France the un4erground is set for action.". A French statement said that patriots are massing in the mountains ready to. descend 'on the Axis in Cors- ica, -where the Italians. were 'reported to have -00,000 troops awaiting invas- ion,. amtling' Leaps From Burning Plane - Somewhere in England, --, George Dowding 1140 had as close a call as he has ever had—during a practice flight at a , flying training station. It happened When he jumped 1,400 feet from a flaming Spitfire with a para, chute that tors on the way down and refused to open until the air ace was about 600 or 70Q feet above a corn field, It was in this cornfield that he finally' landed near the wreckage of his machine, Argentine Stops Axis Code Messages Buenos Aires, — The Argentine Government canceled facilities which have permitted Axis embassies and nationals to transmit code messages to their capitals. Under the previous Government, Axis embassies and nat- ionals have been able'to send 100-code messages daily, Many observers held that these messages contained ship in- formation which aided the Axis in its submarine war. Drew Hits at Proxy Voting Charging that the present system of proxy voting for personnel of the armed forces overseas was "nothing but bare-faced trickery," Lt.-Col. George A. Drew, leader of the Pro- gressive Conservative party of Ontario, declared• in an address that such a plan was a complete denial of demo- cratic principles. "It is merely a device to trick men and women over- seas so they have no chance to express themselves in the coming election," Col. Drew said. "Under this system, personnel overseas may vote, but they hay,e absolutely no knowledge of whom they are voting for—their proxy decides that." Canadian Corvette Saved Many Lives A Northern. Ireland Port, — The Canadian Corvette Morden is believed by naval officers here to be the cham- pion survivor-carrier of its class in the entire United Nations navies, with a record of 357 shipwrecked men, wo- men and children plucked from the sea and carried to safety since last Sep- tember., Heads Atlantic Command Ottawa, — Maj.-Gen. L. F. Page, D.S.O., 59, commander of the Cana- dian Army troops in Newfoundland, has been appointed general' officer commanding Atlantic Command, suc- ceeding Maj.-Gen. William H. P, El- kins, D,S.O., 59, who is retiring on pension, defence headquarters an- nounced. Agnes Macphail C. C. F. Candidate. 'Miss Agnes Macphail was nomin- ated at a C.C.F. convention in York East to contest that riding in th e next provincial election. Formerly UFO.- Labor member of parliament for Grey- Bruce, Miss Macphail will compete against 'George S. Henry, „former Conservative premier. Customer: "Waitress, why do those girls keep peeking out of that kitchen door at me?". Waitress: "Oh, please don't mind that, sir, They're students from a nearby cooking school and you've just eaten their first pudding." EAST WAWANOSH COUNCIL 'Council met on June Sth as a Court of Revision on the Assessment Roll with all the members present. Having been duly constituted as a Court, the Clerk reported that only one appeal had been received, that of G Pengelly, who claimed he was as- sessed too high on the WH Lot 41, Con, 9. After conferring this assess- Merit with others in the same locality this assessment was confirmed. W. J. Purdon to be assessed as owner of the 8% S% Lot 28, Con, 13 in place of Mrs. Sutherland, No other changes or alternations being required it was moved by Cowls, Beecroft and Mc- Dowell, that the Court of,, Revision be closed and the Assessment Roll be adopted for the current ,year. Carried Council resumed and ordinary town- ship business proceeded with minutes of last' meeting being read and approv- ed. The Matter of improvements to Deacon's Cemetery, Con, 11, now in C/GAPETTE TOBACCO a deplorable condition, was brought before the meeting, it being consider- ed by some of the parties interested that Council should assist in making this cemetery more presentable in honor of the early pioneers 'who lie buried there, The Reeve promised that he would attend with other members of Council at a meeting in S. 8, No. 11, on Monday evening, June 14, when it is hoped to meet parties interested and make further arrangements in con- nection with this matter. The following accounts were paid: M. McDowell, salary as assessor $90.00; Pray, Treasurer, insulin $1.23; The Advance-Times Office, Adv. $2,40; S. McBurney, road suet. $31.95; O. Devereaux, removing snow $2.10; P. Murphy, removing snow $2,10; Tel. Cook, removing snow 97c; N. Green- way, removing snow $10,00; G. Mc- Dowell,, work on hill $1.95; Mrs. W, Dobie, underbrushing $3.50; W. Fear, reps, culvert 52c; J. H. Irwin, reps. washout $2.60; E, Howatt, reps, wash- out $1.95; A. McCullough, reps wash- out 70c; Ted. Quinn, reps. washout $1.80; Can. Oil Co., gasoline $56.84. council adjourned to meet again on the evening of July 6th. A. Porterfield, Clerk. HOWICK COUNCIL Wroxeter, June 5th, 1943 The Council met in the Township Hall according to adjournment, the members were all present, the Reeve, D. L. Weir, in the chair. The minutes of last regular meet- ing, the minutes of special meetings held on May 5th and May 25th, also minutes of Court of Revision, were read, and on motion of Winter and McCallum, were adopted. Moved by Farrish and Inglis that this Council purchase a Duplicator from The D. Gestetner • Company (Canada) Limited, for the sum of $187.00, for use in the Clerk's Office. Carried. Moved by Parrish and McCallun. that this Council hereby express con- gratulations to the citizens of Howick for the generous manner in which they subscribed to the Fourth Victory Loan, also to K. J. Hueston and his staff of salesmen for their efforts in securing those subscriptions. Carried. Moved by Inglis and Winter that the School Attendance Officer's Re- bert Hoover and Hugh Gibson, former United States ambassador to Belgium, called for the destruction of the mili- tary caste in Germany, Italy and Japan by "complete disarmament' of those countries after war. French Rift Widening Algiers, — The French Committee for National Liberation canceled its scheduled.- meeting after receiving word from Gen, Charles de Gaule that he would not attend. The refusal of the 'Fighting French leader to attend in his capacity as co-president of the committee left it without reaching the unity which seemed just around the corner a few days ago and now seems likely to be weeks away. Election July 27? Toronto, — A Toronto paper said that Queen's Park political authorities predict that a provincial election will be held in Ontario Tuesday, July 27. "Official confirmation of this date is not forthcoming but within Liberal circles officials were fairly confident it would be the ,day to be set by Premier Nixon," the story said. Howe Warns Gas Cut Possible Munitions Minister Howe warned Canada's motorists that war develop- ments may at any time .cause a reduc- tion in the amount of gasoline avail- able for civilian use and reiterated that Canada's synthetic rubber program DRUG STORE port for the month of April, as read, be accepted and placed on file. Carried. Moved by McCallum and Parrish that Amendment to By-law No. 5 for the year 1941 re Municipal Drain No. 15, as read the third time, be finally passed. Carried. Moved by Inglis and Winter that. By-law No. 10 of the Township of Howick, for the year 1943, as read the third time, be finally passed, Carried. Moved by Inglis and Farrish that the Road Accounts, as approved, be paid, Carried. Moved by Winter and Inglis that the following accounts be paid. Car- ried. Norman Wade, Insurance on roads $203.25;. Isaac Gamble, part salary as Clerk $85,00; Wm, Hayes, repairing sidewalk, Wroxeter $11.75; D, Anger, work on sidewalk, Wroxeter $1,50; Mrs. M. C, Knight, part salary al School Att. Officer $30.00; Provincial Treasurer, licenses for Gorrie and Wroxeter Halls $6.00; J. H.- Rogers, express on Cheque forms 40c; R. 5. Lovell & Co., cheques fox Gen. Fund and tax $27.54; Advance. Times, Ad re gravel contract & Court of Rev. $5.70; Gordon Underwood, burying animals, as Sanitary Inspec- tor $8.50; Relief, for month of May, $113.32, Moved by McCallum and Farrish that this council do now adjourn to meet in the Township Hall, Gorrie, oet the 5th day of July, or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk.