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Oshawa Daily Times, 20 Sep 1940, p. 1

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PUBLISHED Every Weck Day Except Saturday. PPP PPP. The Oshawa Daily Ti PROBS, _! Mostly Fair and Warmer. OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1940 Single Copies 3c TEN PAGES IN AMBUSH ROUTS 200 NAZI RAIDERS a yl IRE WIN - THE - WAR DRIVE * Voluntary Pony Drive", 'inn All Schools Starts off Campaign First of Next Week COULD RAISE $287.50 IF ALL CONTRIBUTE "Good Citizenship for Chil- dren to Become Con- scious of Responsibili- " Board Chairman ties, Says | Teachers and instructors in Osh- wa public, collegiate and separate hools on Monday will fire the | guns in the Oshawa Win- the.War and Community Fund campaign to help homeless British- ers and the men in the armed forces when pupils will be urged o open a voluntary "Win- the-War penny drive." Place Banks in Classrooms "Tint banks" will be placed in all ssrooms in the city public and eparate schools and the Collegi- te, as well as in the Harmony, Westmount and North Oshawa hools which are located in ter- ritory coming within the jurisdic. lion of the Red Cross part of the combined campaign. The Red ross, it has been pointed out, will receive approximately 50 per cent of all contributions received in the drive* for $85,000. Chairman Issues Appeal Dr. H. M. Cooke, chairman of the Board of Education, and a | member of the publicity committee, of the big drive, this m issued n appeal to all teachBrgp?td W| pperate with the ge committee headed by the genergl hairman, George' aughin "Perhaps thes inks of a ing for the Kiddies to buy. candy vith, but let. 'us remember that. United Ch school children, Sou. buting e United 8 ributed milk [Finnish an: ¢ i] obligated to | AB J ailm--any more than pther @iildren who felt they wished | nd could afford it, should limit' heir . daily contribution to one penny, In conclusion, Dr. Cooke made a gtrong plea for the success of the nny drive, "because," he said, "I m sure that if the children show hat. they can do with pennies, older.~titizgns Will certainly ow what, the with dol- . e : k 4 : r 8,000,000 quin® 00 Dbushetsy of Lp ht to Germ gy." Vichy GovVernmenis or that Germany had NIGHT, y 'and Navy Vet. prizes. 15 games : (87a) CROSS TEA ON Sept. 26, drew's Women's Association changed 'the date of their Hostess Tea to Tues- day, October 8. The guest speak- er, Miss Jean Wilton, B.A. of Whitby, * (67a) Nts PWING TO | Asks Co-operation In Local Campaign DR. H. M. COOKE Chairman of the Board of Educa- tion, who today issued an appeal | in | to all teachers to co-operate Win-the-War "Penny Drive", MASONIC MEMBERS OF 2ND BATTALION VISIT OLD LODGE Privilege Extended to Visi- tors Through Master; ah Charter Dated 1792 '* Niagara Camp, Sept. 19.--Mason- fe. members of the Second Battal- | .ien,* 'Ontario Regiment now in trainihg at Camp Niagara had an | unique e> ience here Wednesday evening when they had the privilege of inspecting the extremely old lodge room of Niagara Lodge AF. & AM. No. 2, This lodge dates from 1792 and is the oldest in what was then called Upper Canada. The oldest ds Detroit, Mich., which was British at the time Niagara Lodge was formed. ~The group of Ontario Regiment | asons inspected lodge quarters m the foundation up through the courtesy of Worshipful Master Quinn Master of the Lodge whom 8gt. C. A. Toaze member of the Second Battalion permanent staft had met previously. Despite' the age of this Lodge it has un-to-date lighting effects throughout, and the original char- ter dated 1792 hangs on the walls for examination by the members. The account hooks are still to be seen dated as far back as 1850. Some have pounds, shillings, and pence in the columns, The original foundation stones of great size, are still to be seen, and the huge hand- hewn beams under the main floor, although the original lodge room was burned in 1860. The charter and several other important things were saved how- ever, and the present building is eighty years old. , Many men of noble rank have sat githis lodge room, in fact only ) years ago, the Grand Masters land, Scotland and Ireland 3 gether. Niagara Lodge will ating its one hundred and niversary in 1942, and is rward with a great deal ge a the full of the moon, Ss explained by Bro. Quinn to party. Th-the eariy days, long tinued on Page 10, Col. 2) IND BATTALION RETURNING HOME ONSATURDAYP.M. Expect to Arrive at Oshawa Harbor at 5.30 in the Afternoon 4 Niagara Camp, Sept. 19.--Orders were posted today for the return movement of the Second Battalion, Ontario Regiment, to Oshawa and Whitby on Saturday and as a result all' activities are being shaped to- ward the camp break off. Today the entire battalion is on an eight-mile route march. Troops were paid again today and as a result every soldier is clamoring for a late pass for to- night. This has been particularly true since an order was posted an- nouncing that no passes would be issued for Friday night, the last night in camp, because of the train- ing syllabus which calls for night manoeuvres for the Second On- tarios Friday night. Plans for the Battalion's return to Oshawa call for embarking at Nia- gara-on-the-Lake at 2:00 p.m. Sat- urday afternoon on a steamer which will sail direct to Oshawa harbor. It is expected that the ship will ar- rive at Oshawa at about 5:30 p.m. The entire Battalion will then march. to the Armories where they will be dismissed. The Whitby contingent, D Comp- any, will board busses at Oshawa for the last leg of their homeward journey. : The conclusion of camp is being greeted with mixed enthusiasm. The majority sincerely regret that the training period is at an end for it has been a happy two weeks despite steady training and drill. Many of these would welcome an immediate call for C.A.SF. seryice after faves | areas to get first-hand information on the situation. had this taste of army life. Others, | of course, will welcome the return to civilian life, having found sold fering not entirely to their taste, GERMAN PEOPLE TOLD WAR MAY Gf THROUGH WINTER dy, | Which Attorney-General Hopes for the Quick Vic-| tory Promised Year Ago Dampened Berlin, Sept. German newspapers Thursday pub- lished hints to inform the that the war may go on through the winter, dampening their hopes of the quick victory promised them for a year. At the same time the journalistic voices of the Government claimed that Royal Air Force bombers in their attacks on military objectives had struck hospitals in Prussia. They made this allegation the basis for threats that "retaliation" will be "a thousandfold." Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung boast. ed: "The scoring of accounts will be terrible." "Hereafter," declared paper Nachtausgabe, "not the clightest consideration need be taken" for British civilians. German spokesmen claimed that "tangible acts" would follow the Rome discussions between Foreign Minister Ribbentrop and Mussolini, These "acts" would be against "vulnerable" points in the British Empire; the notion generally con- veyed was that the war is going to open up in scope. Goering's National Zeitung sum- med it up this way: "Whoever contemnlates .the situ- ation sees clearly before his eyes the next mission of the Allies (Axle). Reduced to a short formula, it is the unification of all the pow- ers of Italy and Germany for the last-round battle against Britain, which now is in a decisive stage." the news- Al Tn Record Entries At Orono Annual Fair JFarm Products in Abun- déince; Attendance Satis- factoty and Good Year Antitipated by Officials xn Orono, Sept. 20.--Bphsting an all- time record' engry and enjoying ideal fall; weather, the annual Orono Fair 'Presented bythe Durham Central Agricultural Society was attended hy record crowds here on Fuesday and Wednesday. Preliminary financial reports. weré declared "satisfactory" by fair éfficials and a good year is anticipated by the 'socléty." Headed by O. Wi Rolph, president, the fair board this year includes W. H. Carruthers, 'Bowmanville, honor- ary president; Neil Mutton, Bow- manville and O. Cowan, Orono, vice=- presidents, and M. H. Staples, New= castle, secretary-treasurer, Farm Products Featuring a theme of "There'll Always Be an England," the show this year stressed farm products, and urged greater production in aid of the war effort. A special display' of graded and listed farm pro- ducts was given a prominent' place in the main building by' the fair board, and .the articles of the dis- play were sold at the close of the show with the funds being turned over to the Red Cross. Entries topped all records, and every class showed a definite in- (Continued on Page 10, Col. 1) 20.--The regimented | people | The | | mandant, The Prime Minister Sees For Himself i Prime Minister Winston Churchill doffed his famous chapeau to the photographer who snapped him while strolling through one of the bombed areas of London after a raid. Fire ladders may be seen in back- ground at the scene of an incendiary bomb fire. The yremler has made it a practice to visit ail blitzed | | IRISH REGIMENT ACCEPTS - CHALLENGE ONTARIO REGT. TO GAME OF HORSE SHOES Document Delivered Just] Previous to Dinner at and Party Were Guests; May Play Game Today Niagara Camp, Sept. 18.--The Irish Regiment of Canada presented a last minute acceptance of the Ontario Regiment's challenge to a contest in the "ancient art of horse shoes" to Lieut.-Col. R. B. Smith, officer commanding the Second Battalion of the Ontario Regiment Wednesday. The formal acceptance was delivered to the Ontario Regi- ment lines at a most opportune time, the party arriving just before the officers sat down to dinner with Hon. G. D. Conant and his party | and Col. R. E. Smythe, camp com- as their guests. May Play Today Final decision as to when and where the great battle in the "an- cient art of horse shoes" will take place now rests with the command- ing officers of the two units, accord- ing to the terms of the Irish Regi- ment's acceptance of the challenge. It is possible that the game may be arranged for Friday afternoon dur- ing a "rest period" which is on the training syllabus for then. A sug- ested alternative date is Sept. 19 1941, on the Unter den Linden, Ber- lin, Germany. Challenge Delivered The acceptance of the challenge as delivered by the Irish Regiment reads as follows: In the matter of a certain chal- lenge received by the Irish Regi- ment of Canada, 2nd Battalion. from the Ontario Regiment, 2nd Battalion. WHEREAS the 2nd Battalion, Trish Regiment of Canada, is known to be supreme in all lines of mili- tary and athletic endeavour, and inter alia that of the ancient art of horse shoe pitching. AND WHEREAS the Ontario Re- giment, 2nd Battalion, well knowing that no loss of prestige could be suffered by it on account of its be- ing defeated in a contest in the said ancient art, has consequently chal- lenged the Irish Regiment of Can- ada, 2nd Battalion, to a contest in the said athletic endeavour. AND WHEREAS the Irish Regi- ment of Canada, 2nd Battalion, con- quering its rooted aversion to humil- iating an opponent through an one- sided victory, has decided to afford the Ontario Regiment, 2nd Battal- ion, the satisfaction of engaging in a contest with the Irish Regiment of Canada, 2nd Battalion, by ac- cepting with magnanimity the said challenge, NOW THEREFORE this Instru- ment invests that the Irish Regi- (Continued on Page 10, Col. 1), First Conviction Failure to Produce Registration Card Pleading guilty on Tuesday of this week to a charge of failing to produce. his registration card, Percy Conway of Montreal was this morn- ing assessed $2 and costs or three days in jail, the term to date back to Tuesday. This is the first con- viction in Oshawa. Police Chief O. D. Friend had checked up on the accused's story that he had lost his certificate, and found it to be true. After just {finishing a two-year term in the Guelph Reformatory for drunkenness, Conway had reg- istered on the 16th in Toronto, and journeyed to Oshawa the next day, losing his certificate on the way. "It didn't take you long to lose it," admonished the Chief. Conway loudly protested his In- dignation at being detained for such a "little thing." He was on his way to Montreal, he sald, where he had a cousin, Chief Friend had the man send an application to Ottawa for an- other certificate, Conway declared that he would put this one "in my shoe or some place." SPEGIAL SERVICES AT FIRST BAPTIST McMaster University Evan- gelistic Band Here All Week, Conclude Sunday A quartette of McMaster Univer- sity undergraduates in theology has been conducting a week of evange- listic services during this week in the First Baptist Church, and they will continue these services tonight at 8 o'clock and Sunday at all the services. These young men are commission ed to this work by the University in conjunction with the Home Mis- sion Board of the Baptist denomin- ation. They began their itinerary in May and will conclude the same on October 3rd in London, Ontario. They have travelled extensively throughout Ontario going as far west as Kenora, conducting services In many churches with very great results, The young men are good singers, and in gddition use the Trumpet and Euphonium in the conduct of the meetings, Those who comprise the quartette are Mr, Jos. Richard- son, Mr. Arthur Poynter, Mr. Ron- ald Harmer, Mr, Samuel Findlay. McMaster University from which these men come is the institution {Continued on Page 10, Col. 4). W. O. Hart Called To Manning Pool W. O. (Bill) Hart was called yes- terday to Manning Pool, Toronto, headquarters for service for the R.CAF., but just what department Mr. Hart will serve in was not known, although it is expected his knowledge of engineering will be useful, Mr. Hart is a graduate in engin- eering at Queen's University and last winter took the course in navi- gation at the Oshawa Yacht Club. He is treasurer of the Yacht Club, a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and two years ago was president of the Junior Chamber, NEED $6,000,000 T0 FINISH LOAN Books Close Satu Saturday Noon, Ilsley Announces; ; Reach $294,465,000 Ottawa, Sept. 20.--Subscriptions to the second war loan mounted last night to a total of $294,465,000, less than $6,000,000 short of the objec- tive, the Finance Minister Ilsley an- nounced the books would close Sat- urday at noon. The objective in new money was fixed at $300,000,000 when the loan opened Sept. 9. In a statement to the press Mr. Ilsley appealed to the people to make the loan "a smashing success" in the period during which the books will remain open. "Nothing would more clearly prove to the whole world the reso- lution of the Canadian people," Mr. Ilsley sald. "To oversubscribe this loan and make it an overwhelming success will sustain our friends and confound our enemies." Banks, brokers and dealers today reported a heavy volume of individ- ual subscriptions, particularly from the rural areas all across Canada. Many dealers said subscriptions re- ceived by mail were the heaviest of the campaign yesterday. #7: 2 " INSURANCE MEN HEAR PRESIDENT DOMINION ASSN. Speaks Highly of Efforts to Serve Public More Efficiently The first regular meeting of the Oshawa Life Underwriters Associa- tion for the ensuing season was held at the Hotel Genosha on Wednes- day evening. Mr, J. W. McLellan, of the Excelsior Life Insurance Co. (Oshawa Branch), introduced Mr. M. L. McPhail, C.L.U., president of the Dominion Association of the Canadian Life Underwriters, speak=- er of the evening, Mr. McPhail spoke highly of the work of the Association in their efforts to serve the public more ef- ficiently from coast to coast through the help of the various Life Under- writers' Associations. He spoke proudly of the part the insurance companies are playing in the war effort both financially and by en- listments of many of the agency forces. Also as to the confidence of all companies being able to meet their obligations during a time of war. He stated there were upwards of 40,000 annually who die in this country leaving insufficient monies to provide for their dependents, Mr, McPhail made reference to the higher standard of agents of the various companies, which is meeting with great favor in the eyes of the buying public. He con- cluded his address by saying: "Let us make 1940 a banner year in this great service to mankind." Mr. McPhail by Mr. W. A. Dewland, followed by further appreciative remarks by Mr. C. E, Eadie, presi- dent of the local Association. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. GONANT PLEASED WITH GUARD WHO A vote of thanks was tendered | BARRED HIS WIFE Mrs. Conant Refused Ad- mission in One Area in Niagara District Toronto, Sept. 20.--After inspect- ing guarding arrangements in the entire Niagara district, including the Welland canal, yesterday, Attorney- General Conant expressed approval of methods adopted by the Depart- ment of National Defense. So keen were guards in the dis- trict to prevent anyone in forbidden areas without authorization, the At- torney-General said, that Mrs. Con=- ant, who accompanied her husband, was refused admittance to one area though escorted by a uniformed ser- geant at the Attorney-General's direction. "The whole set-up Is excellent," Mr. Conant said. "With Provincial Police Commissioner W. H. Stringer we were challenged every place we went and had to produce our passes. I sent one officer to have Mrs. Con- ant brought into one area to view some of the work, but she was re- fused admittance because she had no pass. That was one time when I had my wife stumped." It is explained that the Depart- ment of Defense took over the en- tire guarding of the area last July after provincial authorities had established certain defensive pre- (Continued on Page 10, Col. 6) NPAM Members Puzzled w= As First Volunteers Surprised by Order to Report for Com- pulsory Training Registered letters were In the malls yesterday calling up for med- ical examination and preparation for 30 days' military training those men liable for compulsory training under the War Service Regulations. The move came as somewhat of a surprise, because it was understood that the first call would not go out until around Oct, 1. Many Toronto men received their Men Drafted notification yesterday morning and in many cases the letters, received by men who had already joined non- permanent military units, caused a good deal of confusion. Many of these men enquired why they had been called up when they were al- ready members of a military unit and had already served their two weeks at camp. According to the War Service Regulations, members of the Non- Permanent Active Militia or those who have 'had previous military training were not to be called up unless they had not received mili (Continued on Page 10, Col. 3) HUNS FLEE IN DISORDER WHEN BRITISH POUNCE FROM CLOUDS ON THEM Watchers Cheer R.AF. as Big Formation of Hum Raiders Crumbles and Runs for Home; Met by Thunderous Barrage ONLY TWO BOMBS DROPPED IN RAID Ministry of Information De- clares "Hitler's Bombs Could Never Destroy Britain or British Morale" -- 12 German Planes Downed oi London, - Sept. 20. -- Royal Afr Force fighters turned back more than 200 German planes in a battle over the southeast coast today and the raiders were seen racing in dise order toward the French coast. The fighters, hidden in the clouds waiting for the Germans, pounced on them as they reached the Kent coast and a free-for-all followed out to sea. At least eight German planes were shot down in today's battles, it was stated unofficially, Later a formation of Hurricanes and Spitfires came flying home to the cheers of watchers below, Near Dover, one German fighter spun out of the sky trailing smoke and crashe ed in hills near the Channel port. When German raiders also ape peared over London and the Thames estuary during the morning, anti= aircraft batteries kept up a thunder~ ous barrage until British fighters sped to the attack. Londoners rushed to shelters as nine Nazi planes dropped down through clouds over the London area. They loosed only two bombs, then split into groups and disap= peared in different directions. While London crowds cheered the triumphant British fighting planes, the Ministry of Information issued a statement declaring that Adolf Hitler's bombers could "never dee stroy" Britain or British morale and quoting observers as estimating that it would take the German air fleet 40 years at its present rate to "wipe out" London. The Luftwaffe's daylight thrust at the capital followed a night ate tack which was less intense and on a smaller scale thar on previous nights. Besides London, five counties in the Midlands and the southwest were raided during the night. The major damage in the London ate tacks was to private houses. Some fatalities were caused when a bomb hit the escape hatch of a public shelter in g north Lordon park. The east end also suffered some casualties. Damage in central T.ondon was less than on previous nights though plenty of incendiary bombs were dropped. The weather hampered the raiders and helped regular firemen and auxiliary fire squads to deal quickly with the blazes. One enemy machine was shot down in the darkness, crashing near a hospital in southwest London. A Junker 88 bombing plane was (Continued on Page 10, Col. I EXTEND TIME FOR REGISTERING GUNS Closing Date Sept. 30; Close Check-up to Follow, Conant Warns Province today, Hon. Gordon D. Conant, Attorney-tGeneral, points out that with the extension of the period to register firearms until September 30, there should be ample time for every person own. ing & gun to register same. Mr. Conant warns that there will be a close check-up after September 30: The Provincial Police have al= ready distributed forms for the registration of 366,350 firearms and an additional 44,000 forms have been received for distribution as re- quired. "Although it has always been the law that revolvers and pistols must be registered, a nums- ber of these weapons are now coms ing to light and are being register. ed," the Attorney-General advises, Nine hundred and seventy-one persons. were originally authorized to register firearms. An additional 29 have been authorized to meet special circumstances making a total of 1,000 persons authorized te register firearms in the province, the . statement from Queen's Park advises,

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