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wwmýý THURS., DECEMBER 7th, 1944 Soldier's Letter From B.S.M. Hub Hooper, R.C, A., C.A.O., B.L.A., Samewhere in Halland, to the Editor: Much has been written about Canadians who landed in France on "D" Day. I feei hawever thal this is the finest tribute paid ta themn to date. The paem was written by the Padre of aur Anti- Tank Artillery Regt. and accord- ing to the Maple Leaf, our daily paper, is one of the finest efforts to date. Several lads from Bow- manville who have Paid the great sacrifice were in that Division, and I pass it along in case you might wish to publjsh it. HUB HOOPER. STRANGE HARVEST <A Tribute ta the 3rd Can. Div.) Dip gently yaur scythe gaad reaper, O'er the fields of Calvados, Tread sof tly Narmandy's furrow- cd earth Tramn Epron ta the caast, For the harvest is nat ail the yield of the soul, Nor the furrows themark of the plough, But the earth's rich red is the blood of the dead, The dead who are sleeping now. They came from the sea, like you and me, But they beached on a stecl-rim- mcd coast. They carved their way through the Hun at bay, And blasted the tyrant's baast That no might could breach the wave-lacked share, No Allied foot gain hald: The sea would be red with the bload af the dead, The dcad who had been too bald. On their left and right were Br!- tain's men, ----------------------------------------------- -. -. -.-~ fPAGE THRE EC wv inii a ïpny ror krotato judgîng Lloyd Ayrc of Hampton who won contestants have been prominent the Potato Judging Competition in Junior Farmer competitions in in the Daminion-wide contcsts for 1 Durham County. And from sauth of the Forty-nine Came the western flanks of the Allied ranks' Through mortar, shell and mine. Thpe wall was starmed, the beaches won, As skies grew sullen and wild, Till the strength of the mighty men of the sea i PREMIER GEORGE DREW dill speak on "A- TIME FOR DECISION" Wednesday, Dec. l3th 8.30 p.m. @ver the Ontario Regional Network of itbe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Affiliated.Stations -I a child. Threc precious weeks they fought each yard Froz!n their hand-dug hales in the Clay, Through the treacherous grain up the rîsing plain To Malan and La Folie. Who will forget the Falaise Gap? Or Pincon west of the Orne? But at Auchie, and Gruchy, and Franqueville Wcre these later victories born. Great citiés and cauntries have fallen now To thc hasts this vanguard led, Let us not f orget the debt we owe To the oft unhanoured dead. I have seen the heli where a hun- dred feul At Rats and Grey Le Vey, Midst the reeking corn ail mortan tamn From Gazelle ta Carpiquet. Les Buissons is the resting place 0f men who cannat die, Glengarnians, Novas, Camerons, Hussars and H. L. I. They learncd ta fîght midst thc fetid stench At Buron and Periers, They pitted their youth 'gainst the war-learned craft 0f the Panzer Grenadiers. Sa honoun the men of the western plains, Black Devils, Reginas too; The Queen's, North Shores and Chaudieres, And Scots fromn the Western blue. Victoria, Winnipeg, Ottawa Sent sons for the treacherous trail, Who must feed the guns a.nd the tanks and tac men, The men who dare not fail. There wcre gunners and sappers from homes which range From the East ta the setting sun, And many lie whcre the ripcning rye, Danced ta the devii's fun. E q OSHAWA CLINIC: Monday and Friday morninge and .Wednosday evenings Citizens fromn Bownianviile district requiring transportation ta tac Oshawa Clinic should contact Jack Cale, Alex McGregor, Aubrey Smith on Stuart James, of the Lions Club. Tney do nat ask a golden casque, Or a tower of graven stane, But that men may live in a world set free From guilt by their blood ataned. Dip gently your scythe, good reaper now O'er the fields of the hallowed dead, For yaung men faught and young men died Near the sea, where the earth is red. By HICapt. Stanley E. Hlggs. Canadian Legion Heing Veterans Seur. Pensions It is likeiy that far toa few peo- ple are aware of the force, in- fluence and interest maintained by the Canadian Legion in gen-- eral affairs of the nation and par- ticularly in behaif of the soldiers in this present war. The Bow- manville branch of the Legion, meeting regularly each month, plays its part as a iink of the na- tional organization. The follow- ing is a relcase of intcrest of ail local saldiers discharged so fan: "Every man or woman who is dischanged from the farces ithrough medical unfitness has tthree chances ta prove a dlaimi for ipension. In the first case, the documents of the vetenan are passed automatically ta the Can- adian Pension Commission and Ethey render what us known as a "first hearing decisiQn." If a pen- sion is awarded the documents are passed to the treasury branch and the pension is paid. If no pension is awarded, the reason for the decision is outlined by the commission and a copy is sent ta the persan conccrned. "With the commission's deci- sion goes a notice explaining that within 90 days the veteran has an opportunity to apply for a "second hearing." A good many veterans of the present war have been paying little attention ta the 90 day time limit and while the com- mission has been generous in giv- ing themn latitude this will not always be the case and if a de- finite legal stand were taken, there is nothing the veteran can do if hie has allowcd the 90 days ta clapse. "The second hearing is on the eame basis as the first except that the Government Veterans' Bureau compile what is known as the summary of evidence. This is a synopsis of the military and mcdi- cal records of the claimant dur- ing service plus any additional in- formation that has been obtained by medical examination or cvi- dence. If hie is satisfied with the summary, hie has six months in which ta present the dlaim, for second hearing. In these six manths hie may collect any addi- tional evidence; obtain any frcsh medical information; or othen relevant material. "It is during the second hcaring that the Legion is. able ta do its most valuable wonk. If the case is turned aver ta a Legion repre- sentative, no effort is spancd un collecting the necessary evidence and presenting it ta the Pension Commission, togethen with a writ- ten submission stressing ail points in favour of the claimant. 1"The anly othen alternative that the vetenan has if hîs second hear- ing meets with an adverse de- cision is ta appear before an ap- ceal board of the commission which wiil hear the appeal in his own district. Howevcr, the best way ta prove a pension claim is lways at the second heaing be- cause of the ready accessibility of the Legion headquarters in Ot- tawa ta the Pension Commission cases can be discussed and other trong points brought out marc 'eadily. A dlaim, however, must be properiy pnepared and as dam- plete as it is passible ta make it before the second hearing and its submission ta the commission. Vhen a case goes before an ap- ceal board, the decision is abso- ltcly final. "Hwever, the Legion is hope- LIltht tisprocedure may be simplified for the veterans of this war and that a greater oppar- tnity will be given ta prove fair and legitimate dlaims. Repre- ;ntations have been made re- sntly to this end." Lions Clubs WiIi Assist Post War Probi.mns Lions International have volun- teencd the services of aIl Ontario Lions Clubs ta make a survey af the natural and industrial re- sources of the Province. This offer was made to the Ontario Department of Planning and Dé- velopment. It includes the en- listment and ca-ordination of other service clubs. The Department of Planning and Devclopment in accepting this offen recognîzes that a thorough study of community nceds and community resources from every possible aspect is a necessary basis for taking stock for the purpose f planning. Planning is nat the sole responsi- bility of any Government. It is the responsibility of every indi- viduai and every graup or asso- ciation of individuals throughout the Province. The Dcpartment of Planning and Deveiopment will find a survcy canried out under the Lions Club proposai a vcry useful basis upon winch ta make preparatians for the future. The generai prosperity of the Province as a whole will dcpend largely upan tac continued pros- perlty of f armers and other prim- ary producers. The deveiopment of local markets is aîways a great advantage ta any farmn com- munity. The mare industries can be distributed throughout the smaller centres of population the more the position of the agnicul- tural communities will be direct- ly improved. The Departraent af Planning and Development intends ta as- sist as fan as possible the srnialer and mare isolated 'urban com- munities in the preparation of in- formation as to their industrial advantages. The proposcd Lions Club survey should be of great assistance in presenting a general view of the whole industrial situ- ation, and particularly to provide detailed information about the smaller cammunities which might well support ncw undustrial ac- tivity. The Department is arranÎ ig for the assistance of the local offices of the Ontario Municipal Electric Association and the Asso- ciation af Municipal Electric Utilities thraugh Mr. W. R. Strike, President of the O.M.E.A., and Mn. S. W. Caniff, President of the A.M.S.U. It is also arranging for cent campaign. the co-operation of the local Boards af Trade and Chambers of Commerce. Mr. F. D. Toîchard, the General Manager of the Board of Trade of the City of Toronto and Acting Sccretary of the As- sociated Boards af Trade and Chambers of Cmmerce of the Province is co-operating to this end. A Wolf Cub's Patrlotism Ever since he started to have packet money, 9-year-old Teddy1 Pazder, a Wolf Cub at Maunt Carmel Schol, Edmonton, has been saving to buy a bicycle.t When he finally accumulated a sufficient sum, he decided insteadE ta buy a Victory Bond in the re-1 L- EVERY GIRL WANTS A JUMPER And we have just the ju.mper for hèr. Suitable ta wear with. blouse or sweater. Made from wool flannel, rayons and alpines, in shades of rust, sand, brown, navy, red, powder blue and black. Sizes 12 ta 20 ....... $4m95 And up WARbMY LINED With outsewn seains ta inake them extra Btrong, and warmly lined with cotton fleece. Sises 8%/ ta 10%. Black or brown. $2.00 pr. SOCKS KAKE A USEFUL GIFT This year we carry the Iargest selection of Men's Sooka in the history of aur store. Patterns and price rang galore ta choose froxu. 350cto$J SZipper Jackets MA"R ANDY GIFTS FOR MEN Trixu, easy fitting sweat- ers for a smart addition ta hj is wardrobe. Two tone shades, zipping ta neck- line. Neat and snug fit- ting style. Sizes 36 ta 44. $3,e95 Dressing Gown Lk The kind of gift that goes o ver big with men.. Ssomething that 's ta his ~é '~ canifart the year 'round. Beautiful shades of wine, blue and green rayon. Smartly tailored - and finished with shawl col- lar and waist tie. Small, medium and large sizes. Ebenezer C.G.I.T. girls met, Dcc. 2, at the home of Mns. Frank, Rundlc. Meeting was in charge of Velma Crago and Virginia Hopkins. Caîl ta Worship was taken by Lorraine Tink. ' Ella Down gave the Bible neading. Responsive rcading was led by Virginia Hop- kins and clased with a prayer by Marilyn Rundle. Study Book was taken by Velma Crago. Marilyn Rundie favored with a piano solo. Mrs. Glenn Pickell gave a talk ta the girls. Visitars: Mn. and Mrs. C. Staples, Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. E. White, Bethesda, Mn. and Mrs. campanied the speaker ta his Munroe, Toronto, Mr.. D. C. Whitc, chair. Port Hope, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Down. .. Miss Edith White with her sister, Mrs. Alan Down . . . Pte. Wilfrid Brown, Niagara-an-the-Lake, la with Mrs. Brown and children. One 0f four British farmer, ta go ta the United States to Demaon- strate wartime farming in Bni- tain, Elwyn Jones, is Scoutmaster of a graup at Hay, Radnorshire. Scouts Forni Guard of Honour For the second successive year Boy Scouts were selected ta fonm the Guard of Honour at the open- ing of the Saskatchewan Legisla- turc at Regina. Two Scouts ac- BENGAIE Housecoats GIVE ONE FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT! Made in generous wrap-around style from good quality bengaline in shades of pink, creaxu, sand and blue, with large floral de- sign. Suzes 12 to 20. WOOL Sn o w Trousers FOR SMALL TOUE Made froxu heavy freize cloth with shoulder straps, double knees & knitted cuffs. Cornein wine, brawn and navy. Bizes 2 to 6. D RESLIN'S Bowmanvilile 1,. A FUR COAT MARES A BEAUTIFUL GIFT iSheer Luxury! -. The soft cascades of fuir about lier. Here we offer every wornan 's dream of luxury, combined with long lasting dcpendability, which is wisely fulfilled in these fur coats. She will really appreci- ate these beautiful coney (dyed rabbit) fuir coats. Buy lier one NOW! $125.OO 1C'FRB I. 1 I \ 1 SLIPS Lustrous Rayon Satin slips in assorted badice styles, mostly lace triin- med. Sliin fitting bias cut types with adjuit- able shoulder straps. Tearose or white. Sizes 32 ta 42. $I1.49 -For that strlctly talior- cd look. Plain sheer chiffon scarves, about 12 x 38 inches. Al shades ------------- 98c -Beautiful haud palnted sheer chiffon scarves. About l2x38 luches. Ail shades..........------- 1.50 -Smart heavy spun wool scas-ves, Plain and Plaid patterns. Approx- imateiy 24" square $2 4, 3~ 1 Win IP-- lcb-i.-&- Ml--.. - - --,- - - . ý 1 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO r