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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1944-05-18, Page 3P.0•111111MINII Sometimes Scarce... We are still making this luscious bar, but naturally in lesser quantities. Soon, we hope, war-time restrictions will be over. 1444 Before you blame yourlelephone... tA# Engineers designed the mouth. piece of your telephone to give best results at one-quarter of an inch from the lips. When your lips are farther away than this, your voice is transmitted less strongly ... less clearly. Failure to remember these simple facts accounts for the ' great majority of "trouble" reports. Help avoid neediest' service cheek-ups, and at the same time let those'you talk to hear you without strain. Just remember: Talk clearly, normally, directly into the telephone, with your lips just one-quarter of an inch from the duiuthpiece. olasef alaigs zt, &kids )1 Snaking, 'white you oak &oaf ante diiitetted. teconon, also ptovtitt§ your hoirliog thtt rtioinlipleee teeny in tient of the lids. _ If you need i6 teeth across your desk, at you talk, 0010100 to hold the telephone in correct position, dos* to the lips. A Watt set c'an't tenet to 'yeti; ttliid or tit so that gout Hai, ate Aitectit , front, of and tlete to the litinitha• tioa't "talk across" Jlt, rot chat, free tranonhslon, always hop your desk telephOne uptight— not at or near the hot, leOtital position. KEEP An Eye On Home Defence. Wherever wear or weather has pierced the paint armour of your hoine ,or its furnishings, repair the damage now and refresh it with paint. The more you "mend and make do" around your home in these war days the less you use of materials and services needed for war. Look after the little repairs promptly ,and avoid the big jobs that result from neglect. Therepaint for pro- tection. And remember, with C-I-L Paints, beauty is a lasting bonus. Your C-I-L Paint Dealer sells first grade C-I-L Paints, enamels and varnish for every home requirement. Constant research has main- tainel their outstanding quality in spite of wartime conditions. N44-6 SOLD BY Brantford Roofing has provided thousands of Canadian homes with reliable protection against the elements, during the past 40 years. Skilled Brantford craftsmen, using the finest materials, combine beauty and permanence with special weather- proof and fire-resistant qualities to make Brantford Roofs an outstanding value; long-lived, easy to apply and reasonably priced. Brantford Roofing offers you a choice of colours which are as soft, warm and distinctive as Nature's own. They blend perfectly with their surround- ings and give your home a new, heart-warming beauty. Brantford Asphalt Slates are the aristo- crats of roofing. They have excep. tional dignity and charm; require no upkeep; and .help"` to reduce the cost of fire insurance. Brantford Roofs Brantford Roofing Company Limited, Brantford, Ontario For sale by STAINTON HARDWARE Ask your local dealer (Or information and prices on Brantford Asphalt Slates—Insulated Siding —and Roil Roofings. Thursday, May 18th, 1944 WINOHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE' T . Paint Up and Save MACHAN BROS: WORLD ,WIDE NEWS IN CONDENSED FORM Europe. Dis.closure of their return was permitted following an official an- nouncement that an exchange of pris- oners a war had been completed. RuSsiens Clear Crimea London, — The Red Army wiped out the last Axis remnants trapped west of Sevastopol on Cape Khersones, ending a five-week-old Crimean caf- paign in which 111,537 Germans and Romanians were killed or captured, Moscow announced. Jap Block Chinese Retreat Chungking, .-- Japanese invaders sweeping into Northwestern Honan from Shansi Province have cut the east-west Lunghai railway 48 miles west of Loyang, severing a main re- treat line for several hundred thous- and Chinese troops, the Chinese high command said. Italian Attack Brightens Invasion Hopes ,London, — The full-scale Allied of- fensive mounted by Gen, Sir Harold Alexander in Italy brightened invasion hopes on this soldier-filled island, with everyone viewing it as a preliminary blow to an assault on the European fortress from the west. Satellites Warned To Get Out Washington, — Allied radios pound- ed. 'the peoples of Axis satellites with a pre-invasion tdtimation to turn again- st Germany. now or abandon all hope • of saving themselves from "disastrous consequences," Gen, Clark Visited Roosevelt Washington, — As a preliminary to the new Allied offensive now under- way in Italy, Lt.-Gen. Mark Clark, commander of the Allied 5th army, recently made a secret trip to the Unit- ed States and conferred with President Roosevelt. Applauded Premier King's. Speech LondOn, — The speech of Prime Minister Mackenzie King before a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament was given front-page play in Britain's skimpy afternoon news- papers Thursday and London morning papers revoted to it space in both edi- torial and news columns. ' Editorial comment on the speech included such words as "eloquent" and "inspiring." Lizr?ver Interest Rate on Homes / , Ottawa, — Finance Minister Ilsley announced immediate redhction in the interest on new loans under the National Housing Act from 5 to 41/2 per cent. Action is also being taken to finance properties up to $5,000, an increase of $1,000 from the present ceiling, Mr. Ilsley„, said in a statement on housing. Drowning Kept Secret Overnight Simcoe, — Death of a Simcoe lad, kept secret all night by its only eye- witness, a six-year-old:was bared after 250 men had combed the entire town, lot by lot, in a hunt for the victim. De Valera Calls Election May 30 Dublin, — Prime Minister Eamon De Valera set May 30 as the date for the hurry-up general election, defying outspoken oppondnts and sections of the Dublin press which bitterly de- nounced hint. Allies To Study Aviation London, — The United Nations will hold a conference possibly this year to decide on the post-war international regulation of civil aviation, Lord Beav- erbrook announced in the House Of Lords, but he added that Britain has "reluctantly" abandoned a Canadian- sponsored plan covering this field. Saskatchewan Votes June 15 Regina, — Saskatchewan elections will be held next June 15, it was an- nounced. Premier W. 3. Patterson in making the announcement said nomin- ation day would be June 1. Japs Nailed Chinese To Trees Advanced Allied Headquarters, New Guinea, — Japanese atrocities, includ- ing- nailing Chinese to palm trees by driving iron spikes through their fore-. heads, were made public simultaneous- ly with the release of a headquarters report that American invaders Of Hollandia and Aitape freed 707 enemy prisoners. WROXETER Mr. Fred Hambly of Forks of the Credit and son Vern, spent the week- end with Mrs. Hambly at their home here. Mrs. Mercer (nee Beth Sanderson) of Markdale,,was a week-end guest of her mother, Mrs. D. D. Sanderson and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sanderson. Mr, Vern Denny, who has been sent to demonstrate a Machine in various parts of Northern Ontario, spent Sun- day at his lime here. Miss Margaret (Griffith of Toronto, spent the week-end with her parents) Mr. and Mrs. George Griffith. Miss Mae Davidson, who spent the winter season in Oshawa and London, returned to her home here last week. Mr. Wni, Mines left on Monday for London as a delegate from St. James Cluireh to Synod. He accompanied Rev, G, K. and Mrs, Nobes who are also attending Synod. Mrs. H. V. McKenney left on Mon- day to spend several days with her sister, Mrs. Olive Thompson at Severn Falls, Mrs. D. S. Macgaughton, Mr. Jno, Maellatighton and Mrs. J. H. Wade, spent Sunday with Fordwich friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Allen, who have spent the Winter months in To- ronto, returned to their home here on Thursday of last week. Bore—On Saturday, May 18th, in Listowel Memorial Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Magee (nee Dorothy crown), a daughter Mr. and Mrs, Robert Gibson, spent Thursday Of last week hi London, UrS, Alba Atelteson of London, spent the weep-end with her father and brother; Messrs Albert arid George Gallaher. Sympathy Is extended to Mr. W. E. VatiVelsior, whose brother died sud- denly at Aylmer, Ontario, Mr, Van- velsior and his son, Mr. Laurie Van- velsior, attended the funeral, Miss K, Hazelwood is spending some weeks with her friends Rev, and Mrs. .MacKenzie at port Elgin. At the Lifebuoy Follies whieb will be put on May g4th, by the local Red Cross, children must be accompanied by parents, 1••••••••••,r", Play Real Success There was a good crowd on hand Friday evening when under the aus- pices of the Women's Guild of St. James Church, the Walton group of players presented their comedy "A Couple of Country Kids." The play was well put on under the direction of Mr. Grainger, and greatly enjoyed by the audience.* The luck chair prize, No, 13, was won by Mrs. F, Davey, while Ken Edgar won the door prize. Between acts Misses Jean Moffat and Margaret Wearring favored with a piano duct. Miss June Waller and Miss Agnes Wearring sang "Beautiful Ohio". Members of the. Women's Guild are grateful to those who assist- ed and supported their presentation of the Walton players. Save Waste Fats Help the War Effort by saving all waste fats. No amount is too small. Bring to Red Cross work rooms any Wednesday afternoon, A committee will take care of packing and shipping. Save Old Woollens The local work committee of the Red Cross will soon be requesting donations of all woollen garments with which they hope to get wool bats for comforters. Please gather any woollen garments for which you have no further use and help the work of the local Red Cross, Ladies' Guild Meeting The regular meeting of the Ladies' Guild Of St. James Anglican Church, was held on Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. George Paulin, The president, Mrs. F. H. Scherk had charge' of the meeting and opened with the singing of the hymn "From Every Stormy Wind That Blows" and repeating the Lorh's Prayer in unison. The scripture les- son from the gospel of St. Mark, ch. 4, verses 35 to 44, was read by Mrs. George Edwards. Minutes of the two previous meetings were read by the secretary, Mrs. H V. McKenney. Roll call was answered by the payment of fees with .11 members responding. A splendid, address was given by Mrs. H. I. Durst on "Fear" which included exerpts from a sermon by Most Rev. Cyril F, Gorbett, D.D., Archbishop of York. The closing hymn "Peace Be Still", the prayer for victory and the Guild . Motto repeated in unison, brought the meeting to a close. A ;onerous and dainty lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Paulin, assisted by Mrs. G K. Nobes, Mrs. Durst and Kaake. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. H. V. Mc- Kenney, Special Family Day Service United Church, its chancel bright with a profusion of spring flowers, was a suitable setting for the special Family Day in the Church, with the theme "'James Make a Nation". Miss Mary Gibson opened the/service with soft music. Call to worship was given by Rev. J. L. Foster who was in charge and also gave the sentence in- viting to worship and the prayer of invocation. The first hymn chosen was "When Morning Guilds the Skies, Responsive reading was carried out by the leader, parents and children. A Mothers Choir sang "My Mothers Prayers Have Followed Me" for their anthem. "Can a little child like me thank the Father fittingly" was the second hymn. An act of appreciation for mothers of Canada was shared by four girls, Lois ,Hambly, Agnei Wear- ring, Margaret Wearring, Helen Saw- tell. The story of the service "A Christian Home and a New China" was told by Gilberta Howes. Mrs. C. McCutcheon and Mrs. D. S. Mac- Naughton sang a duet "My Mother." The hymn "The Wise may bring their Learning" and the benediction brought the Family Day and especially Moth- ers Day service to a close, Women's Institute , The June meeting of the Women's Institute will be held on Thursday, June 1st, 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. M. Sellers. Motto—He who would have beauti- ful roses in his garden must have beautiful roses in his heart. Current Events—Mrs. A. Munroe. Roll Call —A hobby for . leistre time. The guest speaker will . be Mrs. J. Goody of Salem and her subject "The Ideal Canadian Home," Mrs. 1.1, T. Durst will be in charge of the music period, Hostesses, Mrs. Sangster, Mrs. Handily,. Mrs. Rae. Women's Missionary Society The My. meeting of the W. M. S. will be hold in the church sehool room.. on Wednesday evening at 8.80. This will be an all members meeting and the subject "China". Masons Visit Blyth Lodge A number of members of the local A,F, & A,M. lodge, visited Blyth on Wednesday evening last and attended North Huron Disrtict reception to Grand Master Most VJor, Bro. T. C. Wardley, Mrs. Archie McMichael and her brother, Mr. George Harris, have purchased the, Morrison property on Victoria Street, and will move soon. Deep sympathy is extended to Mrs. Stuart Higgins in the death of her father, the late Andrew Doig, who died suddenly from a stroke on Sun- day morning, Miss Jean Sharpin of the Dominion Bank staff in Wingham, is enjoying holidays at her home, 4th line. She accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Morrison Sharpin, spent a few days in London last week, visiting the latter's mother. Mr. and Mrs. James Sangster had for their week-end guests, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Steuart, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Steuart, all of Molesworth; Miss Gertrude Sangster of Detroit, who is remaining at her home for a few days holiday. Mr. Cecil Mines, Niagara Falls, N. Y., spent the week-end with his father, Mr. Wm. Mines and his aunt, Mrs. James Wray. The many friends of Mr. James Wylie, regret his serious illness. Mr. Wylie who has been visiting at the home of Mr. J. H, Wylie, was taken to Wingham Hospital on Monday. We wish for him a speedy recovery. (Mrs. G. K. Nobes received a mes- sage telling the sad news of her grand- mothers death, the late Mrs. A. W. Larch, Aylmer, and with Rev, Nobes left on Monday to attend the funeral. Good Fishing Mr. H. V. McKenney, our genial local C,P.R. agent, usually has good luck at his favorite sport. But one day last week made somewhat of a record when he landed a brook trout 14 inches in length, weighing 11/2. lbs. WESTFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stackhouse of Brucefield, visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Win. McDowell. Mrs. J. E. Ellis of Palmerston, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mason and other friends. Miss Jean McDowell returned home from Waterloo where she had been employed for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Vincent and Miss Doreen were Niagara visitors on Sun- day. Miss Jean Campbell of Sky Harbor, Goderich, is spending this week with her' parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Campbell. On Sunday Rev. H. Snell spoke on "What makes a happy home". The Sacrament of. Baptism was observed, the infants being John Harvey Mc- Dowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McDowell; Garth Wayne Walden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden. Special Mother's Day music was rendered by the choir. The Red Cross had their quilting on Wednesday a.m. A pot luck dinner was served after the three quilts were completed. The W.M.S. meeting was held. The devotional period was in change of Mrs. Stanley Cook's group. The meeting opened by singing "Must Jesus bear the 'Cross alone" followed by prayer by Mrs. Std ley Cook. Readings were given by Mrs. Fred W. Cook and Mrs. Melvin Taylor. Solo by Winnifred Campbell. The chapter in the study book on "The joy of work skilfully done" was given by Mrs. S. Cook. A splendid report of the Pres- byterial held recently at Clinton, was given by Mrs. Marvin McDowell. The president, Mrs, McVittie, was in charge of the business. This part of the meeting opened by singing a hymn and prayer. The scripture lesson was read responsively. The roll call per- taining to "Truth" was answered by 19 present, A letter of appreciation was read from Sgt. Clare Vincent of B.C., thanking the ladies for the box sent him. A letter was also read from the Victor Mission at Toronto, Wank- ing. the L. A. for their donation. It was decided to send boxes to LAC. Ray Vincent and LAC. Leslie Rodger, who are overseas. It was decided to send a shower of cards to Miss Minnie Snell, who underwent an operation in the hospital at Hamilton, The meet- ing clo'sed with prayer. The Y. P. held their meeting on Wednesday evening with around 24 present. Social activities were enjoy- ed. The meeting was in charge of Ronald Taylor. Scripture was read by Pearl Jamieson. Prayer by Ross Rad- ford.' Topic was given by Mildred Carter. Plans were made for some of the Y. P. to attend the Y. P. con- vention at Clinton on Wednesday night of this week. The meeting clos- ed with the Mizpah Benediction. The Mission Band suet on Sunday afternoon with a good attendance. The meeting was led by Violet Cook. Readings on "Mothers" were given by Shirley Radford, Kathleen Mason and Franklin Campbell. A story on "Africa" was given by Mildred Thorn- ton. Mrs. Howard Campbell gave the story from the study book. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnston, ,Mr. Morley Johnston of West Wawanosh, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bosman visit- ed on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McNichol of Walton. Pte. Harold Bosnian of London, spent the week-end under the ;paren- tal roof. Given U. of T. Post Dr. Sidney E. Smith, president of the University of Manitoba, has been appointed to the double post of princi- pal of University College .and execu- tive assistant to Dr. H. J. Cody, presi- dent of the University of Toronto's board of governors announced.. The appointment, "with right of succession to the 'university presidency in due time," becomes effective July L Thames Claims 2 London Boys Spurred by the recovery late Friday afternoon of the body of 11-year-old Wesley Maguire, in the Thames River near'King Street Bridge, Police, fire- men and naval volunteers continued I 'dragging operations in that vicinity in an effort to locate the body of his missing chum, James Oakley, aged 12. Nazi War Prisoners Returned Lethbridge, Alta.,—The Lethbridge Herald said that scores of Germans, prisoners of war here for nearly a year and a half ,now have returned to