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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-05-30, Page 3SIZE Wg do pot aspire to he the biggest trust company. But, as executors, we do strive to render the best service available. And, whether an, estate is large or small, the bene- ficiaries receive the Pima personal attention of a senior estate officer assisted by a staff familiar with 'every phase of estate manage- !pent. We may be nf help to you as we have to an ever-increasing number during the past 35 years. r THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION Sterling Tower, Toronto 1 Thursday, May 30th, 1946 WINGHAM ADVANMIWES • St, Laurent Will Retire From Public Life Soon Ottawa .Justice Minister St, Laur- ent said in an interview be plans to, re- lire front. public life shortly and 'return to the law practice he left in Quebec in 1941. to take the Justice Department' portfolio for the war period, Mr, 'St,. Laurent indicated his retirement might come after' the current session of Par- • liament when such matters as the re- distribution .of representation in the. Commons and changes in the Judges'. 'Salaries Act have been cleaned up. Canadian' Strike Definitely Out Toronto—The definite assertion that there would be no sympathy strike ac- tion by Canadian, railwaymen, was made by J. J. Hendrick Canadian vice president of the Brotherhood of Rail- way Trainment. Asked whether there was any possibility of a Canadian rail strike, he replied; "None whatever." ••••••••••••••••1011. Says Milk Subsidy Cost Was $20,000,000 A Year Ottawa—The government subsidy of two cents a quart on fluid milk, being discontinued May 31, has cost approxi- mately $20,000,000 a year since its in- ception in 1942, Chairman Donald Gor- don of the Prices Board said in a state ment reviewing the history and effect of the payment. In the last year, with increased milk consumption, the cost of the subsidy reached $21,000,000 said. Mr. Gordon, adding that the figure re- presented subsidy payment alone and did not include operating costs of more than $500,000 yearly, Quebec Village Swept by Fire Chicoutimi, Que.—An estimated 35 to 40 families were rendered homeless at Riviere-du-Moulin, a small settle; [ WORLD WIDENEWS IN CONDENSED FORM q Hmemillmo ground and previous character. Karl Hermann Frank Hanged For War Crimes London — Prague radio announced that Karl Hermann Frank, former Reich's proctector for Bohemia and Moravia, had been publicly hanged as a war criminal. Frank' was convicted on charges of responsibility for the massacre of Lidice—a village of about 500 population. Mazerall Guilty of Espionage Ottawa -- EdW'ard Mazerall, slim young Research Council engineer, was convicted of conspiracy in a Soviet es- ' pionage ring. Sentence was deferred by Chief Justice J. C. McRuer until May 31st. In the setting the tentative date of May 31 for sentence the chief justice told R. A. Huges, counsel for Mazerall, he would have an opportun- ity meantime to submit a memoran- dum dealing with Mazerall's back- To encourage the growing of improved quality seed and malting barley in 1946, the brewing and malting industries of Canada are of- fering substantial cash awards to the farmers of Ontario who produce the best barley of certain ap- proved varieties. Play Well Received The farce in three acts, "Me, Him and 'I" was presented in the commun- ity Hall, 13luevale, by a cast of young people from the Presbyterian church, Behnore, recently and was well receiv- ed by a large crowd. The characters were well chosen and the parts well enacted. Music between acts was sup- plied by Earl Elliott and Mrs. W. Brewer. A reading by Miss 13allagh of Belmore and Miss Betty Brewer sang. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mathers and daughter, Elizabeth of Lucan, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Gully of Wingham, spent this week with Mr, and !Mrs. Roy Mann. Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Welsh of Moorefield, were Sunday visitors with Mrs. M. L. Aitken. Mr, and Mrs. Neil McLean and two sons, Toronto, Mr, and Mrs. Hil- liard Jefferson, and family, Donny- brook, with their parents ,Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Cuddy, Lon- don, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gannett, Luc- an, were holiday visitors at .the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Greenaway. Miss Irene Brooks of Toronto, was a week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Mc.Clennan, Mrs. Black, Toronto, is spending a few •days with her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Sellers. Mrs. W. J. Masters, Parkhill, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hall. Mr. Hall is a patient in the Wingham General Hospital. Mr. James Gannett, is spending a short holiday with his brother, Gus and Mrs. Gannett at Lucan, Mr. John Mundell spent the holiday With his sister, Mrs. Jarvis in Toronto. Mrs. Joseph Curtis is visiting with relatives in Toronto. The National Barley Con- test is being conducted to help overcome a serious barley production situation resulting from an extreme shortage of seed andsteadily deteriorating quality. By stimulating quality barley improvement, Canada's do- mestic needs will be met and successful re-entry into world barley markets as- sured in the future. PRIZE AWARDS — $3,900.00 COUNTY PRIZE AWARDS IN ONTARIO TOTALLING $3,000.00 INTER-COUNTY PRIZE AWARDS IN ONTARIO TOTALLING $400.00 INTER-PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIZE AWARDS TOTALLING (ONTARIO AND QUEBEC) $500.00 Qntario awards are confined to the following Counties:- Lanark f Prescott Middlesex Russell Perth Sinacoe North Renfrew Simcoe South Glengarry Huron Kent Lambton Bruce Carleton Essex Grey CONDITIONS: All bonafide farmers in the recognized malting barley growing areas of Ontario will be eligible to compete. Farms supported by coMmercial or Government organizations are excluded. The contest is limited to the following malting varieties of barley: O.A.C. 21, Mensury (Ottawa 60), 0111 and Montcalm. Final date of entry is June 15th. For entry forms and additional information, see your Agricultural Representative or write to: ONTARIO CHAIRMAN NATIONAL BARLEY CONTEST COMMITTEE Crops, Seeds and Weeds Branch, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS, TORONTO Attended Wedding In Toronto Guests front Wingham who attended the Roberts-New Wedding in Toronto on Saturday evening were, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spry, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hetherington, Mr. and Mts. Elmer Bell, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. M. Spittal, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Currie, Mrs. Fells and Miss Doris Fells, Mrs. F. VanStone, Mrs, C. 13. Armitage, Miss Alice Reading, Miss It. McGregor, Miss Audrey 13oe and Mr. G. W. Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniverary Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Kelly were guests at 4 dinner patty held in hon- our of their 40th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Alvin Proctor on Friday, May 24th, The table was beautifully decorated and twitted with a 3 tiered bride's cake made by Mrs. Arno Kelly, During the afternoon, Mr, and Mrs, Kelly were teeipients of cards and congratulations from many friends and a wool motor rug from the family, Presentation to ittide Meet VoIlovoing the Sunday morning ser- vice at the "Wingliant United Church the choir assembled to honetir MISS Irene Taylor, prior to her Marriage, HAMILTON'S On behalf of the choir Mr. E. Wilkin- Mr. and Mrs. William N, Robertson, son expressed best wishes for the fut- Lloyd, and Mrs. A. Griffith, attended ure and Mrs. C. E. Shera made the the funeral of the late R, J. Scott of presentation of a large wall mirror. Belgrave on Friday last. AS .0, result of the railway strike in the United States, the postal service tween Canada and the United States is drastically curtailed. Effective im- mediately the service is restricted to letters pot exceeding one pound in weight.. All -other items including par. eels, newspapers and periodicals will ' .not be accepted, QPP FACT "I don't see why Jerry should want to pick out a bride in England," said Mrs. Gtiggs. "Nor do I," said Mrs, Tnggs, "She looks just like other girls do doesn't BLUEVALE Church News At the morning service in the Un- ited Church, Rev. S. J. Bridgette spoke from the text, "Go with Him Twain", Miss Irene Brooks of Tor- onto, favored with a solo, "Beside the - Still Wafers." Rev, L. C. Jorgensen at Knox Pre- sbyterian Church had for his subject, "Abel's Sacrifice" which was more ex- cellent than Cains. It was accepted by God and still speaks of Abel. The choir sang "The Beautiful Garden of Prayer." United Church Mission Band The Mission Band of the United Church meet in the Sunday School room on Thursday afternoon, the pre- sident, Delores Hamilton, presided. All joined in repeating the Mission Band PurpoSe. The parable of the Good Samaritan was read by Eleanor Smith, At the annual W.M.S. Presbyterial meeting held recently at Wingham, Mission Band was presented with a new diploma, this is the 6th year that the band has received the standard of recognition. Miss Margaret Curtis told the story from the Study Book, telling how the natives of a jungle vil- lage in Africa were taught to ask, God's blessing on their gardens, rather than make Sacrifices to evil spirits. Held Trousseau Tea Mrs, Raymond Elliott gave a trous- seau tea for her daughter, Miss Lois Elliott ,on Saturday afternoon. Miss Florence Fowler and Mrs. J, J. Elliott assisted the hostess in receiving the guest's and Mrs. Harvey Messer pour- ed tea.' ORDER YOUR , FURNACE OIL. 131JRNER . NOW tu insure Delivery. PERCY CLARK Phone 255 Wingham ment on the outskirts of this Lake St. John district, when a raging fire swept throught at least 15 dwellings. NO loss of life had been reported. One child was burned seriously and several firemen. had to receive hospital treat- ment due to effects of the smoke. King to Visit Berlin in June London — Prime Minister King is making plans to visit Berlin and the British zone of occupation in Germany after V-Day celebrations here June 8, Although the prime minister does not like to remain away from Ottawa much longer while others carry the burden of leadership for him in the Canadian capital, it is thought that he feels he personally should see Germany to 'ob- tain first-hand knowledge of the Ger- man questibn and the future of the Reich, Canada-U.S. Mails Curtailed Ottawa—The Post office said that 2 thinehalait at* cdtractlaf the fterloue attention d thous saehtfig intereithig empleyraent andilitatable Investment. 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