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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-02-10, Page 3ThullrsdaY, Fa,bruary 10, 1944 An interesting program for every member of the family, on • little. known facts about everyday things, World Wide News In Brief Form German Embassy Headed Espionage Buenos Aires, — A Government spokesman, .annotiheing the severance of diplomatic relations with foil'. Axis satellites, said that an investigation had revealed that Nazi espionage activities in Argentina had been car- ried out by the Germany embassy and by a personal representative of Hitler, Japanese spying also was directed by the Japanese embassy, he said. is .more practical to tap Canada's ex- portable surplus than those of Argen- tina and Australia, Nazi Fight Back Near Rome Allied Headquarters in Italy, 1` Germans troops, with tanks and planes have launched their expected heavy counter-offensive against the Anglo- American bridgehead south of Rome, 'and bitter fighting is in progress with- in sight of the Eternal City's radio towers. 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Jahn ti HELPFUL HEATING HINTS Now a regular feature of the CKNX Friday 9.00 p.m. AN AVERAGE1.10 ‘15 1(41) A SUPPLY ON NANO OBTAIN THEM AT YOUR HYDRO SHOP PLUG SMOKING TOBACCO Sue ! it goes turiheo ond k,s/s ionger WING news here by many observers of Soviet affairs, "I certainly do believe that this plan is designed to promote general spirit of democracy after the war," said Dr. Henry Pratt Fair- professor of sociology at New York University, Ask Ban. On Refugees Ottawa, — Dr. . Pierre' Gauthier (B,P., Vortneuf) saaid in. the Com- mons that .not a. single immigrant or refugee should be allowed to enter Canada while there remains a possibil- ity that' some Canadian will be un- able to find employment, Dominion-Provincial Conference Ottawa, — Prime Minister Mac- kenzie King announced in the House of . Commons that the Government hopes to have -a general conference between the Dominion and provinces. "before long" — the first of its kind since the...one on Dominion-provincial relations in 1941. Wilkie' Suggests Tax Boost New York, — Wendell L, Wilkie, 1940 Republican candidate for presi- dent, urged that taxes in the United States be boosted now "beyond any limit that we have hitherto imagined possible" in order. to Prevent a nation- al debt which he said "would jeofiard- ize the very things for which we fight." 1/1cNaughton 'Says He's Well Seigniory Club, Que., — Lt,-Gen. A, G. L. MnNaughton, former comman- der of the. Canadialt Army overseas, arrived here for a brief rest before re-', porting to defence headquarters in Ot- tawa, and told newspapermen: "I am feeling absolutely fit — there is noth- ing wrong with me. A.n Ottawa re- porter said that when 'Gen. McNaugh- ton had been given leave of absence from his army command the reason given was his health. The reporter asked "Is that actually the reason for your resignation?" ,orommo661.0 Brick W.M.S. Brick United Church Women's Mis- sionary Society met at the home of the president, Mrs. Leslie Wighttnan. Mrs. Allan Pattison, Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. Lawrence Taylor and Miss Dorothy Pattison conducted the worship service. Mrs. Wightman gave the chapter, "Grace For Living Together" from the study book, and was' assisted by Mrs. Stanley Snell who read the ppein "Au Indian Road", also .by Mrs. Roy Pattison, who read a :description of a Christian Indian village. Miss Dorothy Pattison acted as pianist throughout the meeting also' contributed a piano solo, Mrs. Wightinan took charge 'of the business. Following routine items the annual ibale was discussed. An appeal for India and China was read, The sending of boxes to boys of the church overseas was discussed, and committee with Mrs. George Coultes as convener will pack boxes at an early date. A letter was read: from Dr. and Mrs. Procter conducted the Women's As- sociation meeting which opened with a hymn and payer. Mrs. Robert Coultes gave the Bible reading and the 23rd psalm was repecited. Arrangements were made for the presentation of a play which the mem- bers are preparing entitled, "Sewing for the Heathen." Mrs. N. Keating„ Mrs. J. M. Coultes .and Mrs. L. Hop- per, were appointed to arrange for a few musical numbers. garl Anderson and Rev. G, H. Dunlop were appoint- ed to arrange a suitable stage. Wil- liam Manning .and Russell Kelly were appointed .as doorkeepers. Mrs. S. Procter and Miss Es Procter are to make coffee. The offering was received and 21 responded to the roll call, The meet- ing ,closed with the Mizpah benedic- tion, after which lunch of sandwiches, cake and coffee was served. Red .Cross Quilting • Red Cross. quiltings were held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. AL Coultes, concession 3, Morris, and at Mrs. Williard Arm- strong's home, concession 5. Aided Cigarette Fund, A good 'crowd attended the euchre and .dance in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening sponsored by local young men, in aid of the Overseas Cigarette Fund. Mrs. J. M. Coultes and Mrs. Cecil Wheeler were tied for Ladies' high score, Mrs. Coultes won, the draw. Martie Grasby won the men's prize, The Victory Orchestra supplied music for dancing, and a re. froshment 'booth was set up in the Report of Presbyterial Given Knox Presbyterian Women's Mis- sionary .Society held their regular meeting in the church on Tuesday afternoon, The president, Mrs, R. 5, Scott pre- sided and read the scripture lesson. Mrs, IatrIcs Leitch led in prayer, In the absence of the secretary, Mrs. A, Porterfield, Mrs. O. G. Anderson acted as secretary arid toad the mins tiles of the last meeting. Mrs, Joseph Dunbar reported flow. ors and fruit sent to the sick, also gave the financial report, May Establish Model Farms Toronto, — Probability that the On- tario Agricultural Commission of In- {wiry will recommend to the Provinc- ial Government that 10 to 15 farms-, where good farm practice would be demonstrated, be set up in Ontario was expressed here by W. A. Dryden, of Brooklin, member of the commis- sion. Say Big Business Exploits Farmers Toronto, —M. j.,Coldwell, C.C.F. leader, said in an address that his party believes the C.C.F. program will enable more people to own more property and„ rather than restricting individual initiative, will free it "from the regimentation of poverty or want." In an address prepared for delivery to the Workers' Educational Associ- ation of Canada, Mr, Coldwell said farmers and labor are being "exploited by powerful organizations and specu- lative interests." Senate Adjourns Until March 7 Ottawa, — Debate on the Throne Speech was concluded in the Senate late Friday .and the Upper House ad- opted without a recored vote the ad- dress in reply, Adjournment then was taken to March 7, with the pro- vision.that senators may he summoned earlier f importaant measures are re- ceived from the Commons. To Establish Test Farm Plots •Toronto, — Agriculture Minister T. L. Kennedy said here the creation of experimental farm plots in Ontario , counties will be. undertaken this spring by the Agricultural Department in a move to raise farm standards in the province. Col, Kennedy said the plots will be supervised by agricultural representatives. Avalanche On Says Marshall Washington, — Gen. George C. Marshall told the United States that "great battles" impend in Europe and ' the Marshall Islands thrtst in the Pacific is only the preview to More action there but he asserted that the people at home still fail to grasp the Magnitude of the effort needed for ,victory. Spain Stays Strickly Neutral Madrid, — The Spanish Cabinet ratified a policy of strict neutrality and studied measures declared designed "to make it respected," May Resume . O.A.C. Classes Soon ' Toronto, -- Col, T, L. Kennedy, Ontario minister of agriculture, said in an interview here he had been advised by the Department of National De- fence, Ottawa, that all men training as army administrative' officers at Kemptville Agricultural School will have been transferred from there by next May sand the buildings will then be again available for teaching agri. culture, Col, Kennedy said a Similar statement is expected shortly in am- nectiOn with buildings of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, now used in R.C.A.V. training, Russia Make Diplomatic Move New York, Russia's plan to let its 16 individual republics keep their Own armies and 'Wert their own for- eign polities was tideland welcome Lay-off Program Is Anriounced Ottawa, — A program for the ord- erly lay-off of -war workers and their transfer to military service or high priority employment was tabled in the Commons by Munitions Minister Howe. Employers will file a report on employees to be laid off, showing their military status and industrial skill. The list of men expected to be discharged will be studied by Labor Department officials in relation to military needs. BELGRAVE School Teachers Held Meeting The Public school teachers of East Wawanosh and Morris• met in the Bel- grave school Wednesday evening to discuss problems and teaching meth- ods. There were 14 present. Clarence Grainger of Walton acted as chairman /and introduced Inspector J. H. Kin- kead of Goderich who addressed the teachers. Mr. Grainger led in a period of recreation. Mrs. Holland of Walton gave a demonstration on paper cutting and poster making. Wilford of China. The Auxiliary hope to have the ladies of Calvin Church join with them in the World Day of Prayer service ,which Nvi 11 be held in the Brick Church. Mrs. S. McBurney's group will be in'charge of the worship service at the March meeting, ST. HELENS The February meeting of the Wo- men's Institute was held in the Com- munity Hall with a good attendance and with Mrs. Ball in the chair. The roll call was well responded to by the naming of an outstanding event of 1943, Thanks for Christmas parcels were received from John Foran, Ron- ald Cranston. Wilfred R.amage, Hugh MeCrostie, Alex Purvis and Russel Webb. A letter of appreciation for jam sent for the Re.daCross Blood Donor's Clinic at Lueknow, was read. Thursday, February 17th, was the date chosen for the next quilting. Short readings were given by Mrs. Earl Dnrnin, Mrs. 'McKenzie Webb and Mrs, E. W. Rice, Mrs, Lorne Wood, citizenship convener, gave, an interest- ing and informative paper on "The Air we Breathe" showing the great difference between life in a democracy and in a dictatorship, Mrs. Wilson, Wingham, Mr. and ASHFIELD Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Alton„ 10th con., in Wingham Hospital, OM Thursday, February 3rd, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reid and little.- son Ronnie, Luck.now, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Ralph. Cameron and Mr. Cameron. Mrs. Wilfred Hacket had a few of the ladies Wednesday afternoon Quilt— ing a Red Cross quilt, Mr. Lenard Phillips and Miss Marie Swan, Wingham, spent Sunday after— noon with his uncle, ,Mr. Dynes Camp— bell and Mrs. Campbell. Mr. Adam Johnstone and Mrs.. Wild Hunter and Mrs. Annie Culbert, re--• ceived the sad news Friday night of the passing away of ;their 'brother's. wife, Mrs. Wm, Johnstone, Luckeows. Before her marriage she was Miss Belt MaeNay, She leaves to mourn be— sides her husband, two sons John, of' Elmira and Pete, Lueknow, two dau— ghters, Isabel of London and Mrs. Price, Goderich, one brother, Peter MacNay of Paramount. Mrs. James MacDonald has gone to Toroth, for the winter to live with. her daughter and Mr..and Mrs. King, ...•••oarax- incomoakba.a......•••••••••=mmas •RIM•41.0ar mixIM•VMENEEMPL. Mrs, R. J. Scott and Mrs. J. Leitch were appointed to meet with commit- tees from the other local churches to arrange for World's Day of Prayer on February 25th. A letter of thanks was read from Mrs, A. Porterfield for expressions of sympathy received following the death of her husband. Mrs. J. Dunbar gave a report of the annual meeting of Huron Presbyterial held in Clinton on January 11th. Mrs. 0. G. Anderson reviewed a chapter from the study book, "Focus on British 'Guiana. • The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer repeated in unison, Entertained Red Cross Workers A group of Red Cross workers and their husbands of Concession 9, East Wawanosh, were entertained' at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Logan, c5he evening last week. The ladies made one complete quilt top of 110 blocks. Euchre was 'enjoyed by the men. Afterwards all joined in a social half hour when lunch was served. There were 32 present. Leaders Want Explanation Ottawa, — Two Opposition-party leaders in the Commons urged Prime Minister King to make an immediate statement on the 'resignation of Lt.- Gen: A. G. L. McNaughton as Cana- dian Army commander overseas, but the Government said nothing at the time, but Mr. King said the most ap- propriate time to make reference' to the matter would be • when Defence Minister Ralston .speaks on the war appropriations bill. Surplus of Meat Now Toronto; — J. S. McLean, president of Canada Packers Ltd., said that within the past few weeks the meat supply situation in Canada has swung from .a position of acute scarcity to surplus and. "we can all make up our minds that the period O,f. scarcity is over," for the duration of the war. "If we 'can keep our surpluses moving throughout the world this country will • be all right," he said. U. S. To Import Canadian Whet Buffalo, IN.Y.,. — Reporting the United States Government's plans to import 40,000,000 bushels of wheat from Canada by rail this year, repre- sentatives of federal agencies said it Russians Tighten Ring on Nazi London;—The Red army, squeezing tighter its steel cordon around 10 trapped Nazi divisions in the Ukraine, has killed 2,800 more Germans fight- ing to escape and has pounded back German rescue attempts from he out- side, wrecking 84 big Junkers trans- port planes, and 58 Nazi tanks, Mos-, cow announced. Ladies' Guild Meeting Mrs. H. Perdue opened her home Thursday afternoon to the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Anglican church. The rector, Rev. P. H. Streeter, opened the meeting with a worship period. Mrs. Streeter gave a paper on "The Prayer Book." The 'president, Mrs.. C. H. Wade, conducted the business period. The secretary, Mrs. R. Procter, read the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. J. McGill gave •the treasurer's report. Mrs. Wade and Mrs. D. Armstrong were appointed to join with - groups from the Presbyterian and United church in arranging for the World's Day of Prayer. The society is assist- ing in supplying deal-ling for an Indian child and it was decided at this meet- ing what articles would be provided. Lunch was served by the hostess. Entertained At 'T.he Parsonage The United Church Women's Mis- sionary Society and Women's. Associ- ation were entertained by Mrs. G. H. Dunlop at the parsonage on Wednes- day afternoon, when there was an at- tendance of 25. The missionary meet- ing opened with the president, Mrs. James Michie conducting. Mrs. J. Miller held a short devotional period. An appeal was read by the presi- dent on behalf of the needy people of India and China, which will be dealt with later by the congregation. A letter of thanks .was read from Ken- neth Wheeler for the book "What It Takes," sent by the society at Christ- mas to boys of the congregation in the armed forces. Mrs, J. Miller, Mrs, Dunlop and Mrs, Michie were appointed to meet with groups from the other churches in planning for "World Day of Pray- er", Mrs. R. Chamney gave a short talk on temperance from the current "Clip Sheet," Mrs. J. Wheeler and Mrs, J. Anderson will conduct the worship and study period at the March meet- ing. The offering was received and the toll call responded to with a very of scripture. Mrs. C. Procter took the chair for the worship service on the theme "The Bible, the Common 1508s session of the World Church." Assist- ing with the readings were Mrs. H. Procter,, Mrs. y. Wheeler, Mrs. Dun- lop, Mrs. C. Wheeler and Mrs. Vincent, Mrs, George Martin read the chap. ter ,"Grace For Lilting Together" from the study hook "For 'All of Life," TosPreSent Play The meeting closed with a hymn and the benediction, after which Mrs, S. Mrs. James Wilson and Jimmy a Whitechurch, were recent visitors with. Mrs. T. F. Wilson and Mr. and Mm S, W. A.' Miller,