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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1945-10-11, Page 2REFINED p." #,; ///0 Nye' //,;.',9 • PLANNING for EXPANSION OF RURAL TELEPHONE SERVICE To keep step with farm progress and to extend service to more farm families, the telephone industry is working on important new devices and methods. Plans are already under way for resuming the rural telephone expert, 4011 program suspended in 1940, when equipment and material became ura gently needed for the armed forces. Surveys are being made to determine the needs and to provide the facts for carrying out 'plans to expand farm telephone service, The goal is to 1)64 the telephone to the greatest possible number of farm (amino& MORE FARMERS KAMP...CS. than other O C. Order your DeKalb Teo* from Walter H. Woods B. 2, Wingham, Ont. Aninnmoznionninanonsams any will perish unless WHAT CAN YOU SPARE THAT THEY CAN WEAR? Unlesi every stitch of serviceable used clothing is sent int. mediately, thousands of wen, women and children in war-torn lands' perish of cold this winter. Act at once' by cleaning out your closets and handing in all the clean used clothing, old blankets and footwear you can spare to your nearest Post Office or Collection Depot. ' Ativertitement sponsored by The Western Foundry Co. Limited Wingham, Ontario TWO WINGHAM ADVANCZTIMS Thursday, October 11, 1945 THE PICK OF 'TOBACCO It DOES taste good in a pipe Wingham Advance-Times Published at WINGHAM ONTARIO Subscription Rate -•—• One Year $2,00 Six months, $1.00 in advance To U, S. A., $2.50 per year Foreign rate, $3.00 per year Advertising rates on application. WHAT CAN YOU SPARE THAT THEY CAN WEAR? The guns have been silenced on the war front and peace has come to the world, Just what this peace will mean one cannot forecast but those who suffered so greatly in the devast- ated countries need our assistance now. The war is not over for them. Many of these people during the past five years or more of Axis aggression have 'been stripped of all they possessed and many had their home ruined. Some of them are naked. Virtually all of them are without sufficient 'clothing, shoes, bedding, the lack of which already has cost and still is costing unnumbered, human lives. The National Clothing Collection to assist in the relief of this condition is now underway here, spon- sored by the Lions Club. Examine your attic, your closets and give all that you can spare. *• * * * HYDRO ON THE FARM A statement last week by T. H. Hogg, chairman of the Ontario Hydro Electric Commission made an impres- sionon us last week. He stated that the ultimate aim of the commission was to supply electrical energy to .every farm home within reach of dis- tribution lines. There is no place where hydro is more of a blessing than on a farm. Much has been accomp- lished in this respect in this district during the past few years and if it had not been for the shortage of the necessary materials much more would have been accomplished. The pro- gram for the extension of hydro to farms in Ontario is an extensive one and it should be at the head of the list of work planned. One readily real- izes that this program must be a plan- ned one and that all work cannot be done at once but it is good to know that it is on the way. * * * Check your garrets, closets for clean useable clothes, shoes or bedding that you can donate to the National Cloth- ing Collection. * * * * 1,600,000 tons of sugar was found in Java. It is said that this will not ef- fect the Canadian ration as it will be added to the United Nations' Pool. It did not take long to take the sweetness INTERESTING CUPS OF DISTRICT NEWS Huron Bean Crop Spoiled Huron County's very substantial crop of beans has been all but ruined by the very unfavorable weather which has prevailed daring- the past few weeks. Coming at a critical time, heavy rainfalls have dope tremendous damage, especially in the area south of Clinton, but bean growers all over the county have been similarly affect- ed.—Clinton News Record. Boy Trampled By Cow Peter Dippel, 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Dippel, of near Wal- kerton, was critically injured on Sun- day afternoon when he was stepped on by a cow. Experiencing some diffulty in the loading of the herd sire, the boy had led one oof the cows into the truck first.. As he moved fori.vatd into the vehicle with the animal he missed his footing and fell. Apparently he at- tempted to roll clear ofthe cow's feet but at least one of her hooves struck his body and inflicted grave injuries. Examination at the Bruce County Hospital disclosed that there was a serious rupture of the upper section of the liver.—Mildmay Gazette. A Birch Bark Canoe Something of interest to the general public is on display in the windows of Lobie's Service this week in the form of a birch bark canoe. The canoe, which is reputed to fie 45 years old, was found near. Lost Dog Lake in the Algonquin Park by a party of Walker- ton fishermen.—Walkerton Herald Times. • Listowel To Have Winter Fair !Messrs. John McCracken and W. F. McLaughlin, president and vice-presi- dent, respectively, of the Listoivel Winter Fair,met the council at the regular meeting on Monday and received permission to use the arena for Listowel's first winter fair, which will be held on the evening of Wed- nesday, October .81st,—;Listowel Ban- ner, 00th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and; Mil. John McClure, highly esteemed residents of McKillop Town- ship, celebrated their GOth wedding anniversary,. Both are keeping in good health and thoroughly enjoyed the, event„—Seaforth Huron Expositor. Died Following Operation Following an abdominal operation performed last Thursday, John J.aird Dane, 28, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs, James A, Dane, Listowel, died on Sat- urday morning in Woodstock General Hospital, where he had been a patient since May. Born on the 10th, conces.- sion of Howick, near Fordwich, Aug- ust 15th., 1917, he moved with his par- ents when a young boy to Elrose, Sa'sk,, where he was educated, In 1937 the family moved to Eastern Canada, taking up residence near Fordwich, where he obtained work in the Fordwich Creamery. In Decem- ber, 1941, Mr. Dane enlisted at Lon- don with the 99th Battery, R. C. A. Later he was placed in a low category andfinally discharged in September, 1943.—Listowel Banner. Learns On Death Bed Son Living Word was received in a letter that Pte. William Lawrence Irwin, of the Winnipeg Grenadiers, was alive and well, after reports of his death in March, came to his mother just a few minutes before she died. On hearing the news when she became conscious for a few minutes, Mrs. Irwin mur- mured, "Thank God now I can die in peace."—Durham Chronicle. Three Wedding Anniversaries At. Same Home Three wedding anniversaries were happily celebrated on Saturday, Sept- eniber 29,4945, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Koch, Inkerman street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas• Gibson ,observed their diamond wedding anniversary; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Vance of Briton, their thirty-fifth, and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Welsh, R. R. 3, Listowel, their, twentieth, Mrs. Vance and Mrs. Welsh are daughters of Mr. and Mrs, Gibson,—Listowel Banner. r. • 8000 At Teeswater Fair, The first day of Teeswater's Fall Fair saw rain deluging down, turning to hail and finally snow, during the night. — Early Wednesday morning it was still snowing, and an emergency meeting of directors was called to de- cide whether the big show should go on or he called off for a week. It was decided to go ahead, and as the day progressed, Nature smiled upon us by clearing the air. Although the weather remained very cold, something over 8,000 people. gathered to see one of the best all-round fairs ever held here. :---Teeswater News. Honoured Their Pastor Members of Erskine Presbyterian Church, Dungannon, gathered in large numbers on Tuesday evening in the church basement to honour their pas- tor, Rev. C. H. MacDonald, on the 20th. anniversary of his induction into the pastoral charge of Lucknow and Dungannon Presbyterian churChes. All sat around long table for supper serv- ed by the women of the congregation. Mr. MacDonald was presented with a purse of money. Auburn Honors' Veterans Knox United Church, Auburn was, the scene of a large gathering ,Tues- day night when some 175 persons met to give three Auburn veterans a wel- come home. They were Cpl„ Stanley Ball, four years' service overseas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Ball, of Base Line, Hullet; LS, Elvin Wightman, three years' service, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wightman, of West 'Wawa nosh; and Lieut. Stewart S. Ferguson, three years' active service, son of IVI„r. and Mrs. Arthur J. Ferguson, of Au- burn, Hanover'Students' Accident Bight school students of Hanover, were injured in a motor accident two miles south of Owen Sound while on their' way to a district athletic meet. Two cars and a truck side-swiped each other. Admitted to the hospital were P. Johnston, Gordon Weitendorf, Ed- ward Coursie and .Lloyd 13rtibacker, None 'were. critically injured. Practured Neck Louis E. Lernarr, 42, of Windsor, suffered a fractured neck when he fell' from the deck of the freighter, Hud- son, lb the floor of the hold landing on his head, He was removed to the Alexandria Hospital, Goderich, for treatment, He was a member of the crew' of the vessel.. Goderieh• Rector Dies The death occurred at Alexandra, liolpital, of Rev. W. II Dunbar, rec- tor o( St. Oeotge's Anglican Church, This winter get easier starting, extra protection Because it is free of harmful wax and has an exceptionally high V.I., Peerless gives easier starting on cold mornings and extra protec- tion at fueining temperatures. Change NOW to Peerless Motor Oil at the sign of the big B-A. 0115 H'A. OMPA' I AA 1 ItE"ty. Goderich, rural: Dean of Huron county, member of the executive committee for the Diocese of Huron of the Anglican Church. He had' been ill two weeks. Mr. Dunbar was born in Belfast, Ire- land, in 1883, and was educated there, taking his theological course in St. Aidans College, Birkenhead, England. He came to Canada 36 years ago and had church parishes in Quebec, Clin- ton, Bervie, Listowel, Tillsonburg, Owen Sound and Goderich. THE ROAD AHEAD A Column For Service People By William Stephenson A Column For Service People, Next week this column will try to give a picture of "who to see" about the various rehabilitation benefits, fn the meantime, here are some more ans- wers to questions service-people and ex-service-people are asking about "rehab". * * Am I exempt from Income Taxes for six months after my return from over- seas? The service pay and allowances you receive during first six months after repatriation are tax exempt. If your discharge comes before that six months are ..up, your civilian pay im- mediately becomes subject to Federal income tax at normal, rates. The re- habilitation grant, clothing alloi,vanbe, war service gratuity, re-establishment credit, and rehabilitation training ben- efits paid to all ex-service personnel are 'exempt from taxation. * * * What trades or occupations aside from office work, can a veteran of the Women's Services enter? There a quite a ,number—photo- grapher, X-ray technician, dental re- ceptionist, florist clerk, dressmaker, hairdresser, are only a few of the trades for which women veterans are particularly well adapted arid for which she may train under the "rehab" pro- gram. There is also an urgent need for nurses in Canada today, Women are eligible, equally with men, for 'all the vocational and , educational train- ing benefits provided for veterans. You might discuss this with your in- service counsellor or with counsellors at the nearest "rehab" centre' of the Department of Veterans' Affairs. • • • How do I qualify for full-time farm- ing benefits tinder the Veterans' Land Act A man who has been honorably dis- charged from the Canadian Armed Forces is eligible if he has served in a 'theatre of actual war, or if he has had at least 12 months service in Canada or if he was awarded a war disability pension, Just as itriportant, he must satisfy the Veterans' Land Act offic- ials that he has had real experienee itt farming, With these qualifications, 'a Man may receive financial assistance of tip to $6,000 of which no more than $I,200 may be used for farming equip. merit, livestock, and the like. TO veteran makes a down-payment of 10% of the cost of Land and Iluildings. In addition he ,contacts to repay tWoo thirds of 'the' cost of Land arid Ituild. ings over a period of not more than 25 years with interest at 3-14%. The remainder of the cost of land and the buildings plus any amount authorized for stock and equipment becomes a free grant to the veteran if he fulfils the terms of his 'contract for ten years, You will be interested to know that there is a Regional Supervisor, Veter- ans' Land Act, in 'about 40 cities across Canada, He is the man you' will fin- ally have to deal with. Have you read "A HOME ON -CIVVY STREET?" Nora :free copy write to: Rehabilitation Information Committee, Wartime Information Board, Ottawa. LOVELY TO LOOK AT DELICIOUS TO EAT The variety of vegetables -available at this time of year does a lot to simplify meal planning. A colourful vegetable plate makes a lunch or sup- per dish that is good ..to look at and to eat whether the day be a "meatless" one or not, The .Consumer Section of the Do- minion Department of Agriculture suggests the following combinations: Baked stuffed green peppers, broiled tomatoes, baked potatoes, creamed mushrooms, • Cauliflower with 'cheese sauce, car- rot strips, spinach, paprika, potatoes. Harvard beets, green. cabbage, corn on the cob, potatO egg nests (form mashed potatoes into nests, drop an egg in each nest, sprinkle with salt, pepper and a little grated cheese and bake in a moderate oven„ 350. deg. until egg is set, about 15 minutes). LETTERS TO THEIDITOR LABOR Wingham Advance Times Editor: Father Adam, according to the Bib- lical Legend, was the first man to real- ize life. To Sustain life, he had , to work. The' legend related that work was imposed on him as a punishment for disobeying the. injunctions Jehovah had asked' him to observe, 'and by the sweat of his brow. Thereafter his further existence was deternilned, as were also the lives of all who would succeed him, by. Jehovah's election. This election was- construed • by the author of the story of a'curse, Frotrk my infancy thiS strange story fascina- Himself in this way; could never have allowed His loving kindness to be up• set by an explosive curse levelled at all his' children and with a vindictive- ness utterly at variance with his gene. ficinece. Labor is not a cursed thing, it is a thing blest, Labor is the sweetest joy, nay it is the only joy. No true joy can even approach us, save .by way' of Lab- or. The Laborer is not only worthy of his hire, he is worthy ,of a kind of worship. Let us find out who he is and give him at least honorable men- tion. Let us pay our debt to him, gratefully. We have not yet begun to do so. Let us inquire how the task can be undertaken. I will give my vision on that later. Yours truly, Jas. G. Webster. ted me and I earnestly strove to under- stand it, but I have not yet succeeded in doing so. Jehovah had given Adam a body that required continued sus- tainance, had provided raw 'materials for its maintenance, prOcurable only by labor and fashioned for use only by the expenditure of labor. Labor was therefore a necessary thing and con- sequently a good thing, On those who tried to evade its responsibility a curse might alight, but on those who endeavored to fulfil its obligations nothing but a well done could be pro- nounced. There are still many today who be- lieve that labor is a cursed thing. I am sorry for them and still sorrier for the Jehovah that is said to have pronoun- ed the curse. The God of whom Jesus spake could never have denounced out of that sugar, * The prisoners of Hong Kong are either home or on the way. All the known prisoners of the Japanese have been liberated. What a grand thing for them and for their relatives, * The weather profits are at it again, The predictions as usual are varied. But the one by the old Indian says that due to shortage of nuts on the trees, etc., that we are to have a mild whiter, Hope he's right. t.11 .. . . ... . ..... .. ..... . .. „Hal Girl Under Seven Drove Tractor In the days when help was scarce and the season rushed, boys and girls did a real job on the farms but none. in Canada did better than Alice Dud- geon, daughter of Mr. and Mts. Clif- ford Dudgeon, of Con. 10, Elderslie. The girl was only seven in September, but during the summer she operated the tractor while her father managed the binder, thus helping to harvest the entire crop. Despite her tender age, she ran the tractor like a, veteran.— Chesley Enterprise.