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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1946-08-29, Page 3Ottawa Reveals Subsidy On Milk To End Sept. 30th. • Ottawa,—The Federal Government has definitely decided to discontinue the producer subsidy on milk as from September a0th, Acting Finance Min- ister Abbott said in the Commons, Mr. Abbott made the announcement in reply to a question of Mark Senn, (P.C. Haldimand) who asked if the Government definitely had decided to stick by its decision to discontinue the subsidy. • The subsidy amounts to 55c per 100 pounds of whole milk, Earlier, Robert Mayhew, parliament- ary assistant to the finance Minister, told R. S. Moore (C.C.F. —Churchill) that no change. was contemplated in the Government's milk subsidy policy annouced last May. , 'Alberta Farmers Endorse Strike Edmoriton,—Threat of the scond delivery strike, of all farm produce by Alberta farmers in the history of the provinnce hung over Western Canada as officials of the Alberta Farmers' Union worked late into the night putt- ing finishing touches to a. brief asking for parity prices for their products. The brief will be presented to the Federal, Cabinet. In a press statement issued A.F.U. directors said the union's membership totalling more than 20,000 farmers, had voted overwhelmingly for strike action and that a strike call would be issued immediately if a satisfactory agreement was'notreached at Ottawa. • 115,000 Railway Men Get Wage Boosts -Ottawa,—The po vernment's conten- tion that wage increases should not ex- ceed 10 cents an hour received support with the completion of an agreement between the Canadian 'National and Ontnario Northland Railways for in- creases of .eight and ten centns. The agreement will be subject to ap- proval by the National War Labor Board, but that was regarded as Only a formality. The a.greernent, announ- ced in the Commons by Labor Minis- ter Mitchell, affects 115,000 workers— all the employees of the railways with the exception of trainmen. Windsor Tories Return, $2,000 Donated For Cancelled Picnic Windsor,—All contributions towards the Progressive party picnic, scheduled for last. Saturday, totalling $20()0, Are being returned at the request of Premier Drew of Ontario, Premier Drew and six Ontario Cab- inet ministers refused to attend the picnic when they learned that donat- ions had been accepted from hotels in the Windsor area, The picnic was. to honour Hon, W. Griesinger, Pro.- grcssive Conservative, member of the ()naiad° Legislature for Windsor., Sandwich and chairman of the Ontario Liquor Control Board. Jews' Bomb Deportee Ship Jerusalena—The powerful Jewish underground Hagana declared it had sent out swimmer-saboteurs who blas- ted a gaping hole in a British troop- ship at Haifa on Wednesday night, annd pledged its full-strength to a fight against deportation of illegal Jewish immigrants from Palestine. Senate Approves Judge's Pay Rise Ottawa,—The Senate .passed legis- lation increasing the salaries of Can- ada's jurists and sent to committee, after second reading, a bill amending the Income Tax Act. In' moving approval of increases in udgesj' salaries, Senator Joseph Bench (Lib. Ontario) spoke of anomolies in public service renumeration which saw the prime minister get only $15,- 0,00 -annually while the governor of the Bank of Commerce got $30,000. Bermuda Requests Canuck Trade Pact Hamilton, Bernihda,—A message from the Bermuda Legislative Assem- bly was,• sent to the governor, Sir Ralph Leatham, asking him to request the Canadian Government to call a conference between the Dominion and Bermuda and the British West Indies, to reach a trade agreement similar to the one negotiated in 1925. Can't Handle Stelco Strike, Chief Says Hamilton,—Over objections of May- or Sam Lawrtnce, Hamilton Police Commission voted to appeal to attorn- ey-Genneral Blackwell for aid in main- taining law and order in the five- week-old United Steelworkers of Am- erica strike at the Steel-Co. of Canada. The decision was reached by a vote of 2 to 1, with Magistrate H. A. Burbidge and Judge F, Lazier 'back- ing the move to appeal for aid after police Chief Joseph Crocker told the commission he could not cope with the A NEW KIND of tire of. A new kind of rubber Engineered differently 35% stronger body Outwears pre-war tires You, get more mileage from the new and different Silvertown Tires, made of a new kind of rubber developed by B.F., Goodrich. New design gives wider, flatter treadAfor greater grip and safety, and more even tread wear. In more than seventeen million miles of road tests, the new Silvertowns have outworn--outdistanced—pre- war tires. They are cooler-running, quieter on the road, and have greater resistance to bruising. Ces the wino Sito•riolons . . the greeiesi mileage urn eJ alt THE GREATEST MILEAGE TIRE OF ALL TIME SILVERTOWN TIRES C. N. Merkley 'Phone 84 - Wingham, Ont. situation. BLUEVALE Church News "The Rich Fool" was the subject of Rev. Leland. C. Jorgensen's sermon at Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday ONTARIO PARENTS CAN TAKE THESE RECOGNIZED PRECAUTIONS AGAINST THE .POSSIBLE 'THREAT OF POLIO is in August' and September that .poliomyelitis (polio) is most prevalent. During these last weeks of summer, thoughtful parents should observe every rule that will protect, their little, ones from this disease. In' our Province, comparatively few cases of polio have occurred as yet but in some sections of the United States, infantile paralysis—as it is more commonly called—has reach- ed epidemic proportions. The Ontirio Department of Health therefore urges everyleuuily to keep in step with the common-sense precautions outlined below. Read them carefully. Encourage your children to practice them daily. Guard your family's health during this. particular period of the year!, SIX SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS: 1. Peel or scrub all raw fruit and vege- tables before serving.. 2. , Protect all food from flies. 3. Teachour children to avoid crowded beachats and pools and swimming in dirty water. 4. Avoid over-fatigue and if possible have your children rest for two hours each afternoon. 5. Prevent your children from suffering sudden chills, or exposing themselves to too much sun. 6. Make sure your children wash their hands before eating. If your child is ill do' not hoskato to seek medical advice DEPARTMENT .OF HEALTH FOR THE:PROVINCE OF ONTARIO NEGLECT • No but*** can afford to face riski which should be covered by inettn, Me: Let to onelya• your needs, l•Phin bow insurance can protect your butanes, Irons leas its many ways and arrangsylan. tied Pilot policies to coverall eventuelitieS. We write Pilot Insurance to cover eels sated rue In Automobile, Fire, Personal Proem Floater, Burglary, Carlo.' Eleva. tor, Teams, Plate Glass, General and Pub., lie Liability, Fidelity and Surety Bonds, It C. MacLEAN, WINGHAM' A. W. KEIL, GORRIE Representing— I WORLD WIDE NEWS 1 N CONDENSED FORM ag, Thuroclay, August 29th, 1946 TIIE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES PAGE THREE morning, based. on the parable of the "Rich Map whose g-round brought forth plentifully", He spoke of Nis prosperity, His resolve and His folly, The service in the • United Church was .conducted by the Rev, Arthur Hewitt. Tie spoke on tithe 15th verse of the 5th chapter of Acts. Next Sun- day anniversary services will be ob- served. Newlyweds Honoured Mr, and Mrs, Ernest Falconer newlyweds, were guests of honour at gathering in nthe Community Hall this week, A complimentary address was read by Miss Edna Walker and a purse of money was presented by Scott Mc• Lerman, Mr, Falconer made a suitable reply. Lunch was served by the lad ics, followed by dancing to music sup• plied by Warwick Bros, Ned Thomp• son, Melvin Jermyn and Bob Grainger Knox Ladies Aid Miss Florence Fowler opened he home this week for the Augesi meeting of the Triple Group of the Ladies Aid of Knox Presbyterial Church. The president, Mrs. W, H McKinney presided over a short devot• ional and business meeting, 'when fur• they pleas were made for the Bazaar, t be held later. The different booth were decided upon and ladies appoint ed to have charge of each. Dining the afternoon the ladies quilted. George Greenaway was _called t Toronto this week to the bedside of hi nephew Pearson McIntyre, who is it the hospital, suffering from an attact of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs, Thos. E. Henry a Stratford, spent the week-end wit! Miss Sanderson. Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Mac Ewe visited this week with Dougal Strach an and his sisters, near Brussels. Mrs, Thomas Coultes and daughter Mabel, returned this week to Toronto Dr. John F. Coultes returned to Phil adelphia, after a two week's holiday al their home here, Mr. and Mrs. Neil MacLean an sons, 'Toronto, were Sunday visitor with Mr. and Mrs. George Thornton: Miss McMim ' Toronto, is spendin her vacation with her sister, Mrs, Arn old Lillow. Mr. ad Mrs. •Gerrod Duff and dau ghter, Jane, 'Welland, and Mr. an Mrs. Thomas Field, were week-em guests at the home of, Miss Duff. Miss Florence Fowler was a Sunda: visitor with friends at Seaforth. Rev, L, C. Jorgensen and Mrs. Jor gen, have returned from a visit wit their parets, in 'Wisconsin and in Mich igan. ' .Mrs. John Casemore, Wingham spent a portion of this week with Mr and Mrs. J. Greenaway. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seiling anc daughter, spent Sunday with relative at Goderich. Mr. and Mrs, Bert Lott, Toronto spent Saturday in the village, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Jeffersot and family of Donnybrook, were Sun day visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Georg Thornton, BELGRAVE Relatives visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs, Bert Vincent on Tiles- day and Wednesday of last week were, Miss Christina McClinton, Miss Gladys McDowell and Mrs. Prank Kershaw of Goderich, Miss Marjory and Mr. Cannon Morrish of Toronto, Mr, and Mrs, Arthur Vincent of Barry- ton, Mieh., andn Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vincent of Dashwood, Women's Institute The "Agriculture" meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of 'Mrs. Win, Kelly with a splen- did attendance of S7, The President was in the chair and opened the meet- ing with the ode and Lord's prayer, and reports and ;business was dealt with, Mrs. Walter Pocock contribut- ed a vocal Solo "My Sunny Tennesee, Mrs, Geo. Male, leader of the local Garden Brigade and her claSS Were present, also the Merntert of the Bras. sell Brigade. The leader outlined the . Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller of Listow- el,: visited with Mr. and Mrs. W. J Johnston. Mrs. Alex McFaltis and daughter, Leila of London, her son, W.• S. Mc- Earns, of Pontaic, Michigan, and Jas McFallis of Exeter, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Thorn- ton and called on several other friends, ,including Mrs, Jas. A. Wray and Mr. William Mines, Wroxeter. Mrs. Mc- Pains is a a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs, James Whiteford, of James- town. Mrs. Douglas is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hewitt, at the Parsonage, Prof. James Breckenridge of Van- derbilt 'University, Nashville Tennes- see, has been calling on old friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs, Donald Robertson are enjoying a motor trip to Texas. Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Kirton, re- ceived word this week of the death of their cousin, Mrs, Cecil Rolph of Mit- chell. Mrs. Eliza Bravener, Toronto; has been visiting with Mrs. Arthur Shaw, and Mr. and Mrs, Robert Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marlatt of St. Thomas; called on old friends this week, Mrs, Mariatt was the former Lillian RogerS. Mr. and Mrs. William Doherty and the latter's mother, :Mrs. Mary Cope- land of Vaughan Road, Toronto, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamilton and family, Mrs. Copeland is remaining for a longer visit. ... •Clear—sporkling—beautiful ehoos; from o selection these tavely.for-a-lifetime rings. Guarantee insurance. .Am VA'1. HAMILTON'S .4.0.1. 5100o fu,"" A\ii ..,.. la. of and Free.. 1111110AD . . 50 mam a its WEDDING , ) activities of the class and Misses Iso- bel Spiers and Helen Johnson of The i Brussels Class demonstrated Canning : Tomatoes. In closing her remarks, Mrs. Michie expressed the apprecia- tion on behalf of the Class and, her- self to the Institute for making these. classes possible. Miss F. 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