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Zurich Herald, 1943-02-11, Page 4Department of Labour National War Labour Board GENERAL, ORDER The Dominion Bureau of Statistics has found that the cost of living index number for January 2, 1943, is 117.1 (adjusted index 116.2) as compared with the cost of living index number for July 2, 1942, of 117.9 (adjusted index 117). The Wartime Wages Control Order, F. C. 5963, provides in Section 48 (iv): "the amount of the bonus shall not be changed unless the cost of living index number has changed one whole point or more since the last general order of the Board requiring an increase or decrease in the amount thereof." The index number not having changed by one whole point or more since July 2, 1942, pursuant to the provisions of P. C. 5963 as stated, the National War Labour Board orders that the terms of its General Order dated August 4, 1942, shall continue to apply for the period February 15, 1943, to May 15, 1943, subject to the right of employers or employees to apply to a War Labour Board for authorization of payment of such an amount of cost of living bonus as a Board may determine to be "fair and reasonable," under the provisions of the Order. HLUMPHREY MITCHELL Chairman, National War Labour Board Ottawa, Canaua, February 4, 1943 D1NCE IN Tieman's Hotel, Dashwood ON FRIDAY, FEB. .12th. Murdock Orchestra NEW AND OLD TIME DANCING a'I3enerai Admission 35e. J: A. SERVICE DASHWOOD A Murray Wolfe and friend of Clinton spent the week -end with his parents, Mr and :Mrs. W. Wolfe. Mrs. Streets of London spent the Week -end with her parents, Mr. and • Dirs. D. Tiernan. - Miss McMath spent the week -end at her' home in Goderich and owing to the -storm did not return until Tuesday. Miss Myrtle Gainer spent a few ays,nal.Zo to tpen't the past month .a her home rn Mea' ford has returned to the home of her Sister, Mrs. (Currie. Mr. D. 'McCrea of Meaford is vis- iting with his sister and brother-in- law, Mr and 'Mrs. Currie. Pte. Glen Walper of Niagara is spending a week at the home of his parents, dVIr and Mrs. E. Walper. ' r. Thos. Hoperoft spent a. few onlays. at his home here. .Owing to the 'condition of the aoads the Red Cross meeting that was to be held in the school on 1Vlonday night was postponed until next Mon- day night Feb. 15th. Everybody in- vited, don't fail to attend. A Valentine euchre party under the auspices of the Red Cross will be held in Dashwood Hotel, on Thurs- day, Feb. 18th. Good prizes will be given. Be sure to attend,. A public dance will be held in Dashwood Hotel, on Friday night, Feb, 12th. Good music and old time dancing. CREDITON Death of H. J. Kuhn S shadow of gloom was cast over Crediton and district on Wednesday last when it was learned that Henry Kuhn, aged tiff, had passed away fol- lowing' a short illness. He was a life- long resident of the comntun::.y. Born in 1876„ he was a son of the late 4 onrad Kuhn, and for some 25 yrs. had been a .brink and tile manufac- turer, but had been living retired. 1-fe was a member of the Crediton Ev- angelical Church and for nine years bad been a trustee. On Feb. 10, 1 ft04, he was united in marriage with Ada Keinzle of Crediton, who with one son, ,Stuart, of Baden, and two daughters, Margaret of Flint, Mich; and Lydia of Windsor, mourn the loss of 'a kind and loving husband and father GRAND BEND Mr and . Mrs. Gilbert Statton of Shimi.a were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Statton, Mrs. St- atton is improved in health. Mrs. ;Sarah Hamilton has returned after 'visiting for a week in Windsor. Mr and Mrs Glenn of :Hansell we - ire recent visitors with 'Mrs. Harmon. (4i11. :Mr and Mrs. Joseph E'avelle are visiting -with their daughter in De- troit. Mr and :Vin;-. Alex, Love of Moss- cnk. Sask., who have ,'seen vrsitin,g r en4s and rc'l;ti»e t=:: w ,t c Stitt".;:. past six weeks have left for their home. Mr and Mrs. Cyrus 'Green of the Bend, have received word from their son, Burton Green, that he had ar- rived safely in England. St. Joseph and Beaver Town Mr and Mrs Peter Masse and chil- dren of Windsor, formerly of the 14th concession, spent the week -end in this locality visiting with their re- latives. Mr. Cyril Ducharme of Windsor, spent the week end with his parents, on the Blue Water south. Mr .and Mrs. Charlie Rau of Drys- dale spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Maurice Masse. Miss Joulette Masse who has spent several months in Windsor, returned to her home in ,St. Joseph. Mr and Mrs Roy Rau and Mr Har- old Siemon of Goderich spent Sun- day in . St. Joseph with the latter's parents. Mrs. F. Ducharme and I'Ms. R. Geoffrey were Thursday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Be- dard of St. Joheph north:, It being Mrs.Bedard's birthday.:: •ed -.M'a-s. William Ducharme and .son Victor and Isadore and da- ughter Monica were 'at London on Tuesday. Had 70th Birthday On Wednesday evening last on the occarion of Mr. Josiah Sararas' 70th birthday, a large number gathered at his home and ,enjoyed themselves to their heart's centent. The even- ing was spent in renewing incidents of bygone days and by other gossips. A few game:: of solo were played, And during the evening refreshments were served. Mr. Sararas has been a lifelong resident of this community and it was the good wish of alI that he may be spared many more years in the midst of his family and com- munity: DRYSDALE Mr and Mrs Leo Denomme of De- troit also Mr and Mrs John Denomme of Windsor.visited with their parents Mr and Mrs Philip Denomme over Sunday. Mr and afia rank Carriveau, also Mr and Mrs. Franklin Corriveau and Mr and Mrs. Alex Meidinger were guests of Mr and Mrs. Rudolph `Cor- riveau at Seaforth last Saturday. Visitors from Windsor last Sun- day at the home of Mr and Mrs. Masse wert : Mr and Mrs. Peter Masse, Joe Masse, Milton and Claude Bedard and iMss Cecil Masse. Private Victor 'Masse who has be- en stationed at Wollsley Barrlcks, London, spent his last leave with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Masse last week after which he left for the West. Mr. Philip Denomme has returned from St. Joseph's Hospital, London, with very little change in his condit- ion. Word was received here of the death of ,Mr. James' :Howard, of Goderich. Mr. Howard was born on the Town Line east of Drysdale and went to Godcrich when -•a .young man. Much sympathy is' extended to his wife and family. HENSALL Pror.eeds of a dance, amounting to $20, were turned over to the Rus- sian Relief (Fund by the Girls' Dance Club, The club will stage another benefit dance on Tuesday, Feb. 16th. Lady Is Lieut. Miss .Alda Boulton, of London, da- ughter of Mrs. Gordon Boulton, of Hensall, has completed her course as' Lieutenant in the CWAC, at St.Anne de Bellevue, Qtre. Lieut. Potton is a grad atat: of.Seafof'th Collegian: in - Had Skating ''arty The skating party held at (-fen- , sail rink last Thursday even, BP -i onsored by the Wohelo class .4 the United Church, was a decided s . ,cess and one of the most enjoyable, ven- ts of the season. pacing and Sports were featured directed by iPetee Me - Naughton, and the highlight of the evening was loeateing the mystery X. The lucky finder was (Miss Dorothy McNaughton. .(Mrs. Dave Kyle, was the mystery X.A strong eominitte had been formed to conduct the ev- ent. Miss M. Ellis is teacher„,Rile class. ,L..ate Angus Brown Angus Brown, Tuckersmith farmer. died Feb. 5th at his home two miles east of Brucefield in his 70111 year. He had resided in the eomillunity where he lived all his life. He was a valued member of the Egmondville United church, Surviving are his widow, two sons and two daughters. Also a sister, Mrs. Fowler, Tucker - smith. Late .David Chappel David Chappel, ' district farmer di- ed at his home, Cromarty in his 65th year, following an illness of 8 weeks Ile was a lifelong resident of that community, is survived by his widow hhree sons, . and two daughters, a brother, Wm. of Cromarty, four sis- ters, He was a member of the Chis- eihurst United church, The funeral was held Monday, conducted by Bev. R. A, Brook. Interment was made in the iStaffa. 'Cemetery. Has Wrist Fractured The many friends of Miss Gladys Luker of Hensall, bookeeper for Joynt's dry goods tnd gent's furnish- ing will regret to learn had the mis-• fortune to slip on the ice on Satur- day while on her way to work, suf- fering a fractured wrist, she was at- tended by Dr. D. G. Steer. -. Held Rummage Sale The rummage sale held in the co- uncil chamber in the Hensall Town Hall, Saturday afternoon and even- ing, ,Feb. Gth was a great success, many splendid donations ofhousehold articles, clothing, furniture, fruit, pickles, vegetables, fowl, skates, dis- hes, jewellry, books, pictures, etc., were received frorm the residents of the Village and also from district re. sidents. A rushing business was done during the afternoon .and evening. Tea was served afternoon and even- inlg, convened by Mrs, W. A. Mac - Laren, Mrs. C. Cook and Mrs. C. Blowes; tea cups were read by Mrs. F. Manns, Mrs. F Beer was tnnvenor of the Rummage Sale which was sp- onsored by Hensall Sr. W. 1., •coin- mitee in pharge were Mrs. James A. Paterson, Mrs. T. ,Sherritt, aVlrs, C. Cook, aVIrs. G. Hess, Miss Beryl Pf- aff, Mrs. Kerslake, 'Miss Greta Lam- rnie, Miss Florence Welsh, Mrs. W 0 Goodwin, Mrs. Dayman, Mrs. Snmale, Mrs. Orr The amount realized was $91.00, proceeds for war work, art- icles of clothing and shoes Ieft over were given to the Russian Relief,the Rumrnale Sale was very successful in spite of the inclement weather. Mise Gladys Luker is president of this organization, GENERAL NEWS Fire-IProof Clothing Somewhere in England — CIothing fire -proofed by a new and secret pro- cess soon may :be in use ny 'asrmen of the R.A.F. and R.C.A.F. to elimin- ate part of the danger of one of the most dreaded destroyed planes - the "flamer." Th dos ti�''eb41uarY„.:lith, a Q+#3 Guest of Honor fit Banquet Miss Vera Decker was the guest et • honor at the Hairdressers' War Savings 1Stamp dinner at the Hotei London, on Monday evening, )Mise ' Decker had the distinction of selling the most War Savings stamps or the month of January in the special chive by that association. There was a gos ally attendance at the, dinner and seated at the .head table were soma of the,.leading officers of the •camp. aign. The special speaker for the eve erring was Harold Donahue. (Cong. ratulations to Miss 'Decker. --Exeter Times Advocate. STATEMENT ON GASOLINE Ottawa — Munitions Minister Howe told the House of Commons he wil make .a statement as soon as possible on the gasoline rationing system to be adopted for the next year. The policy depends on the supply situat- ion, he said, and as soon as that site nation is clarified he will be able to make an announcement. The quest- ion was raised by a member. First - official indication of what restrictiong may be expected when new gasoline' ration books are issued on April ill when it is expected that every mots orist must begin in the "A'A”•eafG+ egory. RATION BOOK No. 2 -HOW /AND WHEN TO GET IT For the convenience of the public and to ensure speedy distribution, New Ration Book No. 2 will be issued locally at the following distribution centres. ADDRESS Public',. Library, Exeter Town Hall, Hensall Township Hall, Zurich SchoolAouse, Centralia Township Hall, Crediton Commercial. Hotel, Dashwood Mrs. Abner Mollard, Grand Bend Township Hall, Elimville DATES HOURS Feb. 25, 26, 27. 41' a.m. to 1 p.m. 2'to 6 p.m.^ 7 to .10 p.m. The new Ration Book will NOT be mailed to you. It must be called for. Before you can secure the new Ration Book you must fill in and surrender the application card in the back of your present Ration Book No. 1. This card should be left in the Ration Book for the distribution officer to tear out. If already detached, it should be brought along with y011r present Ration Book, so the 'lame and serial number may be checked. You do not surrender your present Ration Book as it contains Coupons yet to be used, RATION: BOON "I':; •.CARNET RAIIONNEMENT:1 1 D' oCLAP.E 1 am th e hlof of didro eh° P °OPddMUi re du u doo tho SONO Book from which this Como do B,,oonomand l tett* ,Yranc es,, her boon , (hal colodo,riiBpenaciematlousdloohnno n t }ahemy19nM0?lainaodnfolh n pa(ie WOO {ia1ho, dons ler am gadderrfOthPea1wnheow:aam♦and alarm appaenow• �•-,,, , .......... .. Nome of ,kholdort °m°t, ...... r 3 f.Mr• w dYp�op aaidt p\In11%4Jallen)•-lr`� a.rA - r p ol:tt Carnal:, ,,, pddrar du PraPdilaue d° .•. • - •" .Asa, d aual°a our de 1 ser AN1t UMW It , -. ........,.. . ,. ....... ...•-•^- - rlf a' dtt B p Rage.n,erJ• eM0 «..e'M•MCa. filet NurreYee. �;,••" car�^`txonr.l " THIS APPLICATION CARD IS IN THE OK BACK OF YOUR PRESENT RATION MAKE SURE ABOUT YOUR SERIAL NUMBER Your name and present place of residence (in the ease of •children, the residence of the parents) must be printed clearly in Block letters. Hake sure Haat your serial number, including letters and figures as shown on the front cover of 'Ration Rook No. 1, is clearly written on the application card. This serial number, including the two .letters before 'the number, is your ration book identification for the duration. Residents of Rural Areas may apply on behalf of their neighbours, providing Ration Book No. 1, and properly filled in application cards, are presented. In the case of residents of a town or city, any senior or responsible member of a house- hold inay apply for new Ration Books on behalf of other members of the household, providing Ration Book No, 1 and properly filled in application cards, are presented. Children under sixteen will not be allowed to apply for new Ration Rooks, either for themselves or other tnerbers of the family. RATION ADMINISTRATION 'l'i'llq :I,ttvi r€'or' AITLNT .iron M:1011:M%.