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The Seaforth News, 1944-04-27, Page 6VARNA Letters of Thanks (From Varna Scarp Book) From Overseas Cheerful Paper From thor Trenches I received your passel which you There has reached this country, sent me O.K. and in good condition. probably by some.mistalte, for the ed Thank you very Hach. 'This leaves itol's'of..The Grawier say that it is in- me fine, hoping it finds you all the tended exclusively for readers in the same. I have received all parcels treuehes, a little newspaper published *high were sent that I know of, by the Fourteenth Battalion, of Cana- There isn't much I can write about. da, stationed somewhere in France or The weather is not very nice at pros - Flanders. its contents are chiefly hum- .ent. We have had plenty of snow, orous, and its object is to beguile an rain and mud last ninth, also around occasional hour of the soldiers. There New Year's. It is one New Year's are; however, one or two serious art Eve I'll never forget. "I received a let isles, one of thous discussing present - ter from Cousin Arthur McClure yes - day methods of warfare, the relation between the artillery and infantry in terday. He is in Eingland now. He trench warfare; and the effectiveness landed there about the time we left, of the surprise attack. But The Grow- so I did not see him. It will be a big for is chiefly notable for its humor, day when this "war is all over and we Which is wholesome humor and for the .set foot on good old Canada once Verses it contains, some of which are more."—John R. Adams, Central excellent. There is one entitled "The Mediterranean Force. Conversation Book," which is worth quoting at length, with the remark "Just a line to let you know I re - that if a Canadian soldier wrote it he ceived the box which you sent to me can do work that not half a dozen Can- on behalf of the Seaforth Overseas adieus at home can approach. Committee. I want to thank you and "The Conversation Book" I the members very much for your kindness. I appreciate it very much "I 'ave a conversation book, I brought indeed. It was the first parcel I had it out from 'one; received since coming to this coun- It tells the French for knife and fork, try, and I can assure you all that we an' likewise brush and comb; enjoyed it very much; it was a real It learns you 'ow to ast the time, the treat. I hope you folks over there names of all the stars, are having nicer weather than we are An' 'ow to order oysters an' 'ow to just now, and not so much mud to buy cigars. contend with. However, we are hop - "But there ain't no shops to shop in, ing for some nice weather to dry the there ain't no grand hotels, ground up for a change. Hoping this When you spend your days in dugouts note will express mg' sincere grati- doin' 'olesale trade in shells; tude and appreciation, and wishing It's nice to know the proper talk for yon and the members of the Over - theatres an' such— seas Committee all the best for But when it comes to talkin', why it 1944." —William Kelley, Italy. doesn't 'elp you much, "There's all them friendly kind o' "Many thanks for your very nice things you'd naturally say, parcel which reached me to -day. Al - When you meet a fellow casual -like though it had a long and circuitous an' pass the time of clay— journey it arrived safely. I shall be Them little things as breaks the ice looking forward to the box of choc- an' kind o" clears the air, olates. We certainly appreciate the Which, when you tura the phrase book fact that the folks at home are think - Up, why, them things isn't there! g u in of particularly when we are "I met a chap the other day a-roostin' s in a trench, out here in Italy where conveniences 'E didn't know a word of ours nor me are at a premium. I trust that my a word o' French; thanks may be extended to all who An 'ow it was we managed, well, I made the parcel possible."—W. Gib - cannot understand son White, Italy. But 1 never used the phrase book, •'Just a few lines to thank the Inked I '1 it on myttauwd. committee for the lovely Christmas "I winced at 'int to start with; 'e parcel, received Feb. 20th—a little grinned from ear to ear; p An' e says "Tipperary' an' I says late in arriving, but with the good 'Souvenir'; Christmas spirit. This Christmas 'E 'ad my only Woodbine, 1 'ad 'is wasn't very much like the usual fest- thin cigar, ival which we are all accustomed to, Which set the ball a-rolliu, an' so— Linder the circumstances it was a well, there you are! i very good dinner—turkey, roast "I showed 'int next my wife au' kids, pork and apple sauce and plum pud- e up and showed me 'ls. ding, The dinner was lovely, al - Them funny little Frenchy kids with though it was anything but a peace - 'air all in a fiizz; ful atmosphere. I fully intended to `Annette,' 'e says, 'Louise,' 'e says, an' tell you all about the country and 'is tears began to fall; the peasants, which is very interest - We was comrades when we parted, ing—possibly very hart] to believe bt we'd 'ardly spoke at all. ' unless seen. I'll write again at my "E'd 'ave hissed me if I'd let rim, we first chance. Thanking 'ad reeve met before, erseas Committee once aagain of the farOva An' I've never seen the beggar since, for that's the way o' war; very lovely parcel, and your very An' though we scarcely spoke a word good wishes of which I do need a lit - I wonder Just the sante tle luck. Received the box of choc- If 'e'll ever see then kids of 'is—I lates, Thanks again, They were never ast 'is name!!" greatly appreciated."—Arthur A. Trials of an Editor Cameron, Italy. - "I would like to convey my thanks The editor of The Growler explains to you for the nice Christmas box I that the publication of .a newspaper received. It arrived shortly after in the trenches is attended with con- New Year's. Found everything it siclerablly more excitement than its contained very good. This kindness production in times of peace, and that will always be appreciated and re - frequently is exciting enough. Neither membered, ..:, - the New Year have enthc Hur nor the elements gave any prosperity in store for all of you," The Ga encouragement when the first issue of —F. A. Lamont, The Growler was being prepared, for Eng. 1 as the editor was writing his opening ''1 was surprised and greatly paragraph a shower of shells fell in pleased to receive parcel, also ehoc- our editorial back yard, and we be- olates from you good people. Be- took ourself and our staff to the sleep- Neve nie, I sure got good measure est trench we could And, and having from Seaforth, No fewer than flue once more taken possession of our dug- parcels all told—a lot more than I out, we kind, the river being in flood, deserved. They cone in veryhandy the floor is 12 inches deep in decidedly because I was able to sharwith icy water, st which our editorial feet, some fellows who weren't so fortun- are now resting." In his invitation to readers to make contributions, the ed- ate in having generous friends. Ev- itor says that the columns are open to ervbody seems well educated on • every grouch in the battalion, and that what to send, because I didn't get an every growl and grievance will be Joy- article which isn't just what we need. I fully received and immediately insert- Christmas over here was green and ed. , warm. Rather hard to realize that it Especially he solicits complaints and is Yuletide without any snow. We ' derogatory statements concerning the are in comfortable billets. That is a Adjutant, Transport Officer or the great thing in the chilly, wet wea- Quartermaster•: The Growler, having cher. A lot of the soldiers in this no fear of a libelsuit, will welcome li- belous remarks regarding these offs- aint is found course we are all getting steamed up. tobejustiiied,and in a prizer wie a ll be given the for the day we clean up Hitler's Eur - author. Unjustified complaints will one. It shouldn t be too long now, I nevertheless be published cheerfully. think by this time next year we will •The policy of The Growler with regard have Hitler strung up by the heels! ;to advertisements from German sour- Wall you convey my sincere thanks hes asking for munitions or food will to your organization for the gener- be accepted, nor can anything from ous gifts. I assure you they give us this source be published under "Help .a tremendous lift, Also I would like Wanted." However, in order that the to be remembered to the many Germans may not complain of unfair- friends in Seaforth who were good to ness, the Editor expresses his willing- me when I was one of them and ness to forward for readers packages , haven't forgotten me when I am of munitions for the enemy if put up in away." --Elmer D. Bell, Eng. packets suitable to be sent by the Can- adianparcel days 4.7 and 5.3 despatchers• Pub -a o Thanks a millin; it was ser lished within sight of the German g • trenches, with shells falling every tainly appreciated. Through your hour, and with casualties every day. committee and other organizations The Growler is as cheerful and Opti- in the town of Seaforth you've made nristic a little paper as is printed any- a very nice Christmas for us, and I where in the world. No paper is so in- hope we can repay you by fulfilling dicrously misnamed, our duty over here. Thanking • you again, and hoping to be back with Don't complain about the weather, you all soon."—LAG. G. Hildebrand, For easier 'tis you'll find, To make your mind to weather ,"Many thanks foryour lovely par- , Than weather to the mind. cel, of which I received today. I real - Don't complain about the sermon, ly appreciate your kindness. Thank-' Ansi show your lack of wit, You again B. Flannery, Eng. For like a boot, the sermon hurts "Many thanks for the lovely par • - The closer it doth fit, cel."—G. E. , MennenEng. Don't complain about. your neighbor, For in your neighbor's view "Received your lovely Christmds His neighbor is not faultless parcel in first-class shape and I wish That neighbor might be you. to drank you for such a nice Christ- mas gift. Everything in the parcel Bluevale, Soldier Dies of Wounds was lovely, and in closing, again I Mr. and Mrs. William Nicholson of thank You." --Jack Holland. Bluevale have had word that their I wish to thank all the Overseas 0011 Lance Corporal Joseph Lee James Club Members for the lovel•y had cued of wounds in Club parcel Italy. He had been in Italy about two received Dec. 24th, It is the second ' months. He trained at Brantford and one I have receivd from your club Camp Borden in 19e3. Born in 1927., and verything was in perfect shape, Joe received his education at Blue- and will all come in handy, I have vale public school, He was a member not seen meny of the home -town of the 'Unites] Church, Surviving are boys lately, but I'm cure they are all his parents, two brothers and two fine and happy, like myself, just sisters, John of Morias; Allen at waiting to get back home, I wish you home; .Mrs. Alfred (Daisy) Hooper, all the best in the New, Year "44" Bowman.ville,' and Mrs, Percy (Mae) and that the war is over;"—A, E. Xing of Turnberry. Venus, Eng. HINTS THE SEAFORTH NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1944. • "Just a few lines in acknowledg- ment of the lovely Christmas parcel you sent me. It was the real 'Me- , Coy," Thank you very much, Flt, Lieut Daly is here at this camp with Inc. He received your parcel too, and we sure have a good stook on hand." —George Kruse, Eng. "Just a few lines to let you know that 1 received your parcel today which I really appreciate everything that was in it. The parcel really carne in handy. I don't know how I can thank you for the parcel, but maybe able to thank you all when we finish the job that is to be done, and I really hope it will be soon, and then we will all be,able to meet once again."—Les. Ritchie, Overseas, "just a few lines in thanks and ap- preciation for the lovely parcel I re- ceived from you. It was here waiting for me after I got back off leave. T spent Christmas with my wife and we had a grand time. I hope you all had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year. The war looks good now, so maybe we will all be home for next Christmas, at least I hope. Thanks a million for the parcel." —C. Coombs, Eng. "I received your parcel this after- noon. 1t got a shaking up in its journey, but nothing was any the .worse for it. I wish to thank the Committee for it, also the chocolates which arrived here on Saturday, We appreciate your remembrance of us very much, and all look forward to the day when we get back home again."—p, Bannon, Overseas. "These few lines are sent in ap- preciation for the most wonderful gift of chocolates and parcel which I received in excellent time to have a very merry Christmas. I would like to add that the parcel was just tops, with every comfort that a soldier needs. I must confess that I have a nighty sweet tooth for the box of chocolates; they were lovely. The most important fact is to know that friends back home are thinking of me. Believe me, it will surely be a grand clay when I finally get back to Seaforth among my many old friends, who have been so kind and thoughtful to me since I have been over here. I must say thanks for ev- erything again; they were swell." —F. C. Pinkney, Eng. "Many thanks for the lovely. Christmas parcel, The care that was taken in packing the parcel was re- paid m full, as everything' arrived in perfect condition. It would take pages to really express my appreci- ation in full, so shall just say 'Thanks' to each and everyone con- nected with the committee. Wishing all the members the best of health and happiness in the New Year, which we all hope is the year of Vic- tory."—Fra,k Grieve, Overseas, 'Just a note to thank you folks for the grand Christmas box I re- ceived last week; everything in it was most useful and was very much appreciated. There are four local boys stationed here just now, and we see one another quite frequently and talk over the good old days in Sea - forth. There does not appear to be a scarcity of anything' down here, but then again there is no such a thing as price control, as they sure charge nlc'nty fon' almost any article you buy. We are well looked after by the Navy and don't want for anything. The weather has been grand here fon so late in the season; in fact right now it looks very much like a green Christmas, but the weather can sure change in a hurry here. We were very sormy 10 hear of the sudden death of Charlie Holmes, as he cer- tainly will be greatly missed in Sea - forth and vicinity."—Glen Snaith. "Received the parcel from the Overseas Committee•today. I want to thank you very much for same; it was grand. We had a grand dinner here at No. 10 General Hospital. On Christmas Eve there was a dance at the hospital across the road from here, so I went there and had a very good time. Thanking you and the Committee again." — George D. Hays, Overseas. "I would like to take this opportun- ity of conveying my heartiest thanks to you all for the lovely Christmas parcel which I received and which reached me 10 very good sheepe, and all of the contents were enjoyed by nae immensely. You will notice that this year I aur writing to you from a dif- ferent_ address than what I sent my letter last year, but just around this ,ince lest year I was just emerging from one of atm Canadianhospitals cyan herr and was 11'ying to get the smell of the hospital off my clothes. but now 1 ani feeling quite well again and although I ani category 0-1, I ani still able to be of some use to our Canadian war (Mort and 1 am now stationed in London and I imagine I will be here for the duration. So If any of your members that have vis- ited this great city know of any good interesting sights to see, I would cer- tainly appreciate ]tearing of them as I really believe that otherwise one would miss quite a few of the inter- esting spots this city contains."— George Crich, Eng. `Received your lovely box the day before Christmas and indeed it was -very much apreciated, The articles contained arrived in good, condition and will prove very useful as' articles such as these can not be obtained over here without coupons, which are not issued to soldiers. I wish to convey to you and the committee my sincerest thanks and apreciation for remember- ing at this time. Again 'I say 'Thank You."—Evan Rennie, Eng. "Please convey my thanks to the Seaforth Red Cross for the Christmas box which I received from then. It arrived in good condition, and every article in it will be most' useful. The chocolates, which you said are to fol- low, will be a pleasant treat as well. Although it is six years since I lived at Seaforth, it is very nice to be re- membered by the old home town. I certainly have not forgotten it either. I haven't seen any Seaforth boys late- ly, but expect there are probably some quite close to my present location if I only knew it. There must be a large number of then in this country. I miss the snow this winter and have" been going around without a great coat for the past weak. I doubt very Hutch if I would be doing that in Sea: forth. Nevertheless, I prefer the snow. Thanks again for the Christmas box. I appreciate it very much, as I ani sure does every other fellow who has received one." — Stewart Geddes, Ovet'soas. • "I wish to thank you all for the very nice box that arrived here to add a Canadian touch to Christmas. It's al- ways very nice to see and eat some good Canadian 'goodies; espesially at Christmas. Everything arrived in ex- cellent condition and was very Hutch appreciated, Meals here are Hauch bolter than I had expected, but the `extras' certainly ]nit the spot: A very late best wish for a Happy New Year to you all."—Ian MacTavislr, Eng, "I received your parcel about an hoar ago and everything in it is very useful, Thanks a lot. As usual, we had no snow for 0111' Christmas. in fact it was just like a spring day. They were going to give a needle the day be- fore Christmas, but I guess they fig- ured it was too near the holiday, so - we got it today."—C. J. Dennis. Changing Seed Grain And Its Dangers • .(Experimental Farms News) Changing seed grain is often a dangerous practice unless there is some guarantee that the new seed comes from a reliable source, is well graded, and represents a recommen- ded variety known to be adapted to local conditions. In view of the large amount of poor quality grain harvested in 1943 and a severe shortage of good seed for the 1944 crop, many farmers will be forced to purchase new seed this spring. In many cases it will be dif- ficult or even impossible to get good locally grown seed. When seed is brought in from a distance the price runs high and unless registered or certified seed of an .adapted variety is purchased there is no guarantee of the genuineness of the variety. There is no doubt that a good deal of the so-called poor quality grain grown in 1943, could be used as seed by thorough grading, careful treating for disease and by making up for loss of germination by heavier seeding. To those who contemplate the purchase of new seed, as a result of the poor quality of crop in 1943, it might be well to consider the possi- bility, of making use of home grown or locally grown grain by taking special precautions in grading, ger- tninationg and treating for disease, particularly if the variety in use is known to be satisfactory, Send us the names of your visitor WHEN a man is wounded in action or seriously ill, he is rushed through field and base hospitals with all possible speed, to the place where most effective treat- ment can be given. Because of this rapid movement, his mail may not "catch up" for some time, yet, if ever he longed for a letter from home, it is at such a time. To offset possible delays, a new "Short -Cut" mail service has been put into effect. A Priority Casualty Card is filled in and rushed by Air Mail to his friends or relatives with instructions to add the words "In Hospital" to the unit address they usually use. Letters mailed from Canada bearing the words "In Hospital" are routed direct to the records office in the United Kingdom or the. Central Mediterranean Force, as the case may be. They are given preference in transport, whether sent by Air Mail or regular mail. Thus they Will reach the addressee faster than ever before. It is inevitable that in tracing men who have been moved, or wounded, some delays occur. But you can rest assured everything that can mean speedier deliveries of letters to your men is being well and thoroughly done — and will be done. When you get a Priority Casualty Card be sure the words "In Hospital" are added to the regular unit address when writing overseas. Ap'VANChB j{OS,PISs,r- ; Issued by the authority of HON. W. P. MULOCgs, •K.C., M.P., POSTMASTER GENERAL