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ge 41 VOLUME 92 BOWMANVILLE, ONT., THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1946 NUMBER War Correspondent Describes L[ghter Side of Battle Fronts <At Rotary and Lions Meetig The annual joint meeting of Rotary and Lions Clubs held Fr- day evening was featured by a highly pleasng and most infor- mative address which answered many questions on the insider story of the late war. The speaker was Wes Hicks, former Lieutenant with Royal Canadian Navy and later a war correspondent for The Toronto Star. His story, told with all the fidelity of detail that marked his writings, was given in intimate, informal manner and with all the fluency that one as- sociates with practised oratory. From first to last Mr. Hicks held the absorbed attention of the ov- erflow meeting. He was intro- duced by his brother-in-law Ro- tarian Blain Elliott. The Speaker Blain insisted that the speaker should not be judged by the stan- dards of his relationship but ra- ther on the basis of his personal accomplishments. Born in Osh- awa, on the outskirts of Bowman- ville,.Wes graduated from the Un- iversity of Toronto and entered journahism on the editorial staff of Toronto Saturday Night. He was later attracted to the editor- ial sanctum of The Toronto.Daily Star. When war came he joined the Canadian Navy and went ov- erseas in 1943 as a naval lieuten- ant on the intelligence staff. From there he was seconded and accre- dited as a war correspondent with the Toronto Star which he rejoined on his return last year. Mr. Hicks prefaced his remarks with the observation that war correspondents did not profess to be experts on war; they were merely observers who sought through direct association with - fighting men and interviews with commanders to compile despat- ches giving fair and truthful re- ports of events on the various fronts. Omitting entirely his per- sonal service with the navy, he proceeded to give highlights fr'om his experiences as a war corres- pondent, some grim, many hum- orous, all factual and in all a highly intriguing picture With The Candian He joined the Canadians at the Palaise Gap where the Huns were, first broken on the western front. He described the clouds of dust raised in their hasty retreat. It was difficult to keep up even with their rearguards and air crews had to move forward every 48 hours to establish new bases. Scenes of carnage were at every hand which were eloquent of the desperate fighting. The Allies rolled on into Brussels where people gave the Canadians a great reception in a city little damaged. Pressing on into Holland; the opposing armies again came to close grip with airfields only three miles from the front and Hun night patrols always a men- ace. The five months here wit- nessed grim episodes. The Dutch suffered hunger and cold and sup- ply was always a problem with hall the country flooded through destruction of the dykes. People here had not the buoyancy of the Belgians. They had suffered much more of hardships which were of- ten reflected in their attitude to the British and Canadians. With the French Mr. Hicks next described his assignment to the lst French Ar- my in Alsace. Here a Canadian uniform inspired a great recep- tion. From headquarters in the Vosges, he journeyed out to see0 the French mop up the Huns.c Hand-to-hand fighting was the or-r der and it was here for the first time he saw men killed in anger, not the impersonal way of mass conflict. No dead Huns were seens with boots on, but otherwise they were magnificently equipped. TheY natives now wore their boots. The Alsatians got off light in Hun hands for they were consid- ered traditional German subjects. The speaker told howocompulsony German education found French children unable to speak anything but German. He gave a poig- nant description of a French lieu- tenant offering a chocolate bar toc a child waving the tricolor, who0 could only express thanks in Ger- 1 man. He knelt in the mud andS with tears sought to teach the e French equivalent. It was a mo-f ving incident showing the intens-i ity of the patriotism of the French. This lieutenant . had I fought all the way up from Lakec Chad with General LeClerc. He i had come at last, hard-boiled, ev- en ruthless, to be moved to tears i at this instance of Hun suzerain-o ty. t Spahis and Maquis 0 ta He told of the colored Spahis0 of North Africa with the French lst Army, who took no prisoners. S They were finally persuaded to save one from each unit to be r brought back for questioning. c Cold steel was the response to t the cry "camarade." But their c prototype was found again as Mr. Hicks went along to mingle with r the French Alpine units assault- b ing forts held by Huns on the b fringes of the Alps. These French- men were, from officers down to rank-and-file, recruited from the Maquis. Tough, marvelous fight- a ers with their own songs and dis-P cipline, they had corne through to years of underground resistance, t defying brutal death at the hands n of the Hun SS, to even the scorec (Continued on Page 12) h Systematic Canvass to be Made By Laymen of Newcastle Church Plans are almost complete for SPEAKER IN OSHAWA the undertaking of a special sea- son of visitation by the laymen of Mill St. United Church during the coming week. Under the leader- ship of the session about 30 lay- men will be going out in teams of two to visit as many homes as they can contact in the time spe- cified, Sunday afternoon and ev- ening, and the following Tuesday .evening. The purpose of the visitation is that the church might reach at least some of those who recognize themselves as adherents of the United-Church, but who are other- wise untouched by the church's ministry. The visitors would take with them the challenge of the church's message and an in- vitation to come into the fellow- ship of the church for worship and service. The local efforf is a part of a church-wide -emphasis on Evan- John G. Diefenbaker gelism. For more than a year the United Church across Canada has Member for Lake Centre, Sask., been engaged in a Crusade for in the House of Commons who Christ and His Kingdom. Under i the leadership of the Moderator will be guest speaker at a dinner the Crusade was undertaken as a in the Genosha Hotel, Oshawa, united effort to restore the spir- Friday evening, April 5th at 6.30 itual life of the nation and to o'lock. The meeting is being held bring to men and women every- .Under auspices of the Ontario where the blessings of the Gospel Riding Progressive Conservative of Jesus Christ. Association and is open to all who Since the Crusade was launch- wish to attend. Many from Dur- ed in the United Church other ham County are planning to hear denominations have launched sim- this distinguished speaker. ilar programs of evangelism and d •k advance in response to the safne needs. The leaders of the Protes- and His Church. Similar good re- t churches are hopeful of great sults have been recorded in Osh- ngs through this simultaneous awa. Prior to either of these co-operative effort. Already campaigns Trinity Church in Bow- ,j.ouraging reports of the deep- manville has been conducting a efing of spiritual life throughout lay visitation campaign as a reg-j the urch are being heard. ular annual feature of her life and art of the technique of mak- work, with good results reported. e crusade.effective and that Those who are assisting with church might reach many the visiting locally will meet on ide her active membership Friday evening to receive final with the blessings of the Evangel instructions, prior to the visit, there has emerged that which is and to complete the necessary not new, but rather is receiving a plans. On Sunday morning, April new emphasis-Visitation Eyan- 7th, Rev. C. G. Park of Whitby gelism. 0 will preach. Rev. Park is the Visitation campaigns have been secretary of the Crusade Com- conducted this winter in Whitby mittee of Oshawa Presbytery, and and King St., Oshawa chùrches. will speak on "Visiting for Christ In Whitby about 80 men and wo- and His Kingdom." The evening men have signified their desire to service will be withdrawn to give1 enter into fellowship with Christ that time for visitation. RESIGNS AS M.P. Hon. Dr. Herbert A. Bruce Announcement was made in the House of Commons on Monday by John Bracken, leader of the offi- cial opposition, that one of his most distinguished followers, Dr. Herbert A. Bruce, member for Toronto-Parkdale, had .resigned his seat. His letter of resignation stated that he had continued in his place as a war duty while younger men fought abroad and he now gave way for a younger man now that war is over. Dr. Bruce was elected in 1940 and re- elected in 1945. Born in Durham County, near Blackstock, Dr.Bruce attained high distinction in several fields among the many noted men born in his native county. He first came into prominence as a fam- ous surgeon. He founded Welles- ley Hospital, Toronto, was con- sulting surgeon at Toronto Gen- eral Hospital and emeritus pro- fessor in surgery at the Univers- ity of Toronto. During World War I, he became Inspector General, CAMC and consulting surgeon of British Ar- mies in France. He was accord- ed recognition for great services n appointment to the high honor of Lieutenant-Governor of On- tario in 1932. At the conclusion of his term in 1937 he was On- tario representative at the cor- onation of the King and Queen. A man of resolute character and sterling honesty he was one of he leading critics of the govern- ment in the House and pressed orsistently for measures of bet- er health and housing. For des- ribing the Family Allowances as political bribe and refusing to 'etract, he was suspended for a brief period by overwhelming Li- îeral votes, but he held his ground. On all sides when his resigna- ion was announced, leaders of ll parties rose to speak words of îraise for his great contributions o Canada, and that even at age 7, he might be spared for many more years of loyal service to his ountry and the Empire of which e was a staunch defender. It vas announced that writs for a >y-election will be issued im- ediately for this first vacancy in 'e present House. Home and School Club Hoids Successful rheatre Night The annual "Theatre Night" eld under the auspices of the 3owmanville Home and School .ssociation was, according to its fficers and the large crowds at-É ending, an outstanding success.I hrough courtesy of the Royalc heatre management, its facilitiesf rovided occasion for shows each vening from Monday to Wed-c esday last week.1 The picture "Junior Miss" starr-t Lg Peggy Ann Garner, and wellt ecommended to the Home and( chool Association, was a typical 1 tting of family life and was wella eceived. A pre-sale of tickets 1 as met with splendid response a y the public.a The committee in charge con- c sted of Mrs. G. M. Scarrow as 9 nvenor, assisted by Mrs. G. ichards,, Mrs. L. Kirkton and t rs. A. J. Frank, with Mrs. Selby v rant, President, acting ex-officio. t is pointed out that this is the P ly appeal made to the public t y the Association, and the com- I ittee expresses grateful thanks f ) the public for splendid sup r >rt. T ~_t en Rubber Firms andM lembers of URWA la ail to Get Together C A scheduled meeting between Canadian Rubber Companies id their employees' represent- ives, United Rubber Workers of merica, failed to take place in >ronto on Monday of this week. ( The meeting had been called at e C.I.O. Union offices in To- nito but company officials were n ven too short a notice and were v table to attend. They were to H ve met with L. S. Buckmaster, w kron, Ohio, General President H the U.R.W.A. and the union 1' categy committee headed by Alf. stin KitchnrNormAllisn T esidn h f the Bowmanyile p hul the union, was also a îeuld o e at te meeting. T The wage question was to have S en discussed. A second attempt a get the parties together will tE made April 23rd. Many com- ai nies have signified that they ai U1 attend. lE Legion Hears R. C. A. F. Padre Speak on Readjustment Attitude At last week's meeting of the Bowmanville Legion formal bus. =ess was dispensed with save to initiate 11 new members. The main feature was an address by Rev. J. de Pencier Wright, Rector, St. John's Anglican Church, and former padre, R C.A.F.,World War IL. His address dealt with the attitude of returned men dur- ing the readjustment period. Speaking with his usual vigor and forthrightness ua r. Wight dealt with his subject under two headings: First, the sense of false security derived under the pater- nalism always associated with national service with the armed forces. Second, with the neces- sity that faces each returned man now to accept the facts surround- ing civil life. Army Life Many look back already to the good old days in the service when both physical and spiritual needs were cared for to attain the mor- ale so necessary for the tasks vol- untarily taken up. Generally, and particularly in training, those in uniform had regular meals, regular pay, canteens and enter- tainment, books and study courses, free clothing, free medical and dental care, with spiritual wel- fare the care of Padres in every unit. There were bands, athletics, periods of leave, and almost ev- erything that could be devised to relieve the monotony of disci- pline and training. These were carried on, greatly limited of course, into the exigencies of ac- tual combat. Generally speaking, the case was one where the indi- vidual did not require personal initiative to meet the three fun- damentals of ordinary existence, food, clothing and shelter. But now back into civil life, all this has changed. The individual was largely on his own with two strikes against him, the need for homes and jobs. These were thé) facts the speaker emphasized in the necessity for facing facts as an individual. Readjustment For many who left school to en- list without having had experi- ence in civil life jobs, the period of readjustment held many per- plexities. Many had married and now for the first time had to face up to finding both jobs and homes. Government paternalism, with re-establishment credits and oth- er forms of assistance, helped some, but in the final analysis, the man was mostly on his own in a competitive world. In many cases the feeling became one of disillusion, the feeling of being a Piper Wins Town Chaipionship On Bowling Alley Wednesday, Martyn's Alleys were crowded to the limithWednesday evening to witness the playoffs which de- cided the season's championship in the Senior Men's Bowling Lea- gue. Four teams were closely bracketed to qualify for the semi- finals, in this 6rder, Piper, Can- cilla, Bagnel and Doc Rundie. Piper and Bagnell provided the thrills. Taking one game each, they came down the stretch, neck and neck in the final game with Piper making a garrison finish just one pin up, with the fans hoarse from shouting. In the second semi-final, Can- cilla won two straight over Doc Rundle's quintette. The finals, therefore, fell to the strong con- test waged between Piper and Cancilla. Piper took the first, 1185 to 1097. Cancilla walked away with the second, 1293' to 1003, and the betting odds shifted as the teams lined up for the fin- al. Piper went out ahead and oasted to an easy win, 1147 to 997. But in taking the best two of hree games to win first money it will be seen that Cancilla leads in otal pins ,3,387 to 3,335, or 52 pins up. The four teams share in he money prizes awarded with Piper getting the larger purse. A ull report of scores will be car- ied in next week's Statesman. The following bowlers made up he teams in the finals: Piper Team: R. Hearl, Both- well, Oke, Palmer, Allin, Piper nd McKnight. Cancilla Team: Mutton, R. Hall- man, Samis, Spicer, Roach and Cancilla. Special Movies On X-Ray Survey Coming to Hampton The first in a series of meetings egarding the X-Ray Chest Sur- ey will be held next week in [ampton. This public meeting uill be held in the Township Hall, ïampton, on Wednesday, April Oth at 8 p.m. Mr. E. J. O'Brien of the Ontario uberculosis Association will ex lain the project as well as show talkie film. Members of the ownship Council and the Public chool teachers of the Township re especially invited. Those in- eresting in becoming convassers ni anyone wishing to know more bout this health-betterment pro- ect are cordially mvited. The Back Shop We are firmly convinced that the younger generation is going to the "dogs". Others have harped on this subject from many angles, some theoretically, but we have irrefutable, concrete evidence to present to you for perusal and study. We should warn you that there is one difference in our argument. When we speak of "dogs" we talk in the vernacular and actually refer to those bony parts of the human carcass which we use to keep ourselves upright and sponsor our motivation. Some people call them plain feet. Some with fallen arches, bunions, ingrown toenails call them names not so nice. We like "dogs." It sounds better than "pedal extremeties" and is not to be confused with the length of a yard stick. The younger generation entered this discussion because we have two apprentices whom we con- sider as fairly representative of that group upon whom the future depends. And we reiterate that if these two are samples the younger generation is going to the "dogs." They have, for their size and years - they, are still growing boys of 16 years - the largest "dogs" we have had tramp on us for many moons. They are also becoming so elongated that before they have completed their train- ing we shall be forced to either bend them double or push up the ceilings. One is 6'2" and the other is rapidly approaching 6'. * * * Think of the future. The snowshoe manufacturers will starve to death; forest fires can be trampled out bef ore getting underway; farmers' fields can be plodded instead of rolled, an army equipped 1 with such "dogs" could lay 1 an airfield in record time, could march easily over any kind of terrain, winter or summer, except a dense forest 1 where they might become en- tangled. Equipped with cork boots they would undoubtedly 1 be able to walk on water. (Continued on Page 12) displaced person. Lefist Trend The failure quickly to obtai employment and a decent hom left many open to the wiles o demagogues preaching disconten Thus many minds were fertil for acèeptance of ideologies for eign to our traditional democra tic ways. It was this situation t which the speaker addressed him self in considering the two path ahead. In some cases there were th types of veteran who held to th theory that the country owed him a living. On the other hand wa the majority which, ready to tak hold, became readily integrate into the Canadian community o civilian life, eager to share in res ponsibilities and in time to take over a share in government. These were typified among the vigorous membership of the Canadian Le gion. Optimism It was on a. note of high opti mism that Mr. Wright concludec his vigorous appeal. The rejec tion of the idea that the country owed each veteran a living was notable in Legion membership Joined together, there was greai strength through unity, and a sol. id phalanx of opinion that could move governments, quite in con- trast to the defeatist complex of the individual who sought to go it alone, with blame for everyone save himself. He concluded with the plea to face facts and shut out memories of the fool's paradise that surrounded men during six years of war. New Members The following new members were approved: Clarke Wilson, Leonard Dodds, Clarence Bell, C. P. Fagan, Geo. Dadson, Wm. Polley, Robt. Bate, Wally Braden, Alf Lake, Don Morris and Russell Oke. A communication was read showing that the recent protest to the Provincial Government had brought results and that returned men were being taken on the staff at the Forestry Station. Program Climax of the evening was the very interesting musical program provided by ex-service person- nel. Miss Ruth Hutchinson led community singing and gave ch applauded numbers from the repertbire of the Canadian Army Show, with which she ap- peared in England, Holland and Germany. Bill Mitchell, Orono, favored with three excellent solos. Arnold Damant presented a no- velty, the musical saw together with piano solos. RECEIVES MENTION n e )f t. e r- 1- o - s e e s e d f e e s 1 s 0. t f 14 Town and Pivate Duilder Busy on 40 House Pro ject Material and Land Dought Plans for pressing forward a' house building program estimated at probably 40 units were the central coricern of Mayor and Council at their regu4ar session Monday evening. These embrace between 25 and 30 to be con- structed from the internment camp buildings lately bought by the corporation and probably a dozen more to be built at once by J. J. Flett, who has returned to the contracting business. But the initial.units will be probably 15 houses in the North Ward built by the town from the materials mentioned and likely a dozen built by M. Flett on Liberty St. Mayor C. G. Morris reported on the town project and conveyed three things that point to imme- diate action. He met with repre- sentatives of the Toronto Trust Corporation and went over the property in the neighborhood of Lamb's Lane, north ward, a part of the Jury estate, where three houses are presently built. They reached agreement as to laying out the plot and providing mod- ern services. Then a check for $500 was turned over for the pro- perty and the deed is expected shortly. Inspector Revealed also were the nego- tiations with the Toronto Con- struction Company quoting esti- mates orn the complete job of re- .moval and reconstruction of the camp buildings on this property. No figures were made known and it was.gathered.that the plans are tentative pending a very com- plete review prior to signing agreements. In order further to assure effectively carrying out any commitments, Town Assessor Fred Pattinson has been appoint-i ed Building Inspector on the ba- sis of one per cent remuneration. He in turn will have the advice and assistance of the War and Civic Activities in examining allt the details of contract. TheE houses are earmarked for return- ed men. Both land and buildings are now bought and paid for. Private Housing In regard to the other project, Mr. Flett addressed Council and drew plans of his private build-i ing schemp on Liberty Place. The 1 land he. has- bought h las a front- r age of 135 feet, a depth of 350. In a recent letter to his mother, It would accommodate 3 housesf Mrs. Florence E. Casbourn, King as is, but probably 7 or more if St., Bowmanville, LAC Harold Council opened a short new street, Casbourn tells of his several 35 ft. wide, with provision forr flights lately across northern modern facilities. This met withI Canada and into the Arctic. He unanimous approval and Mr. Flett1 has travelled as a flight engineer is now ready to go ahead withE with an RCAF crew piloting a these proposed houses.s huge plane out from the base Routine operations at Dartmouth, N.S. Other business was of routine Their several missions have in- character. Two special meetings cluded carrying passengers and during March disposed of interim. supplies to far points. One trip was to Baffin Land in which they carried an Eskimo gir Plans Laid back to hier home after coming Pl ns Lad for out for an operation on her eyes. Doctors with a staff and medical supplies were alsocarrnied on the To Start at Firs same trip to fight an epidemic among northern peoples. It was heralded as a mency trip in ne- Mrs. Alfred Shrubb t cent news despatches. Passed After Long i Another journey was the bee- liness on March 20 line air journey into the sub- o Arctic taking supplies to the great- T t ly featured Muskox expedition, The entire community wasa now completing its overland ex- moved in sympathy for a most0 perimental trip from Churchill highly respected family from to the Mackenzie Delta. They whom was taken to rest on March located the crew by dead-reckon- 20, 1946, a devoted wife and mo-v ing, paused to deliver thecargo ther, Mrs. Alfred Shrubb, in herb and went on to corne out via 69th year. Ill for the past 28G Great Bear and back through years with a disabling arthritis, remton arand home to Dart-Mrs. Shrubb endured with greatu Edmonton and home to Dart- fortitude the deprivation of beingd mouth. unable actively to take part in The letter gives a vivid picture the community life and particu- a of how distance has shrunk with larly its cultural interests which i the advance of mode air trans- marked her concern when in bet- r port. It has been a means of see- ter health. Gentle, refined, friend- f ng Canada in al its vastness. ly and cheerful, she shared these c Harold has not been home since qualities with her equally devoted . lasi September and sees no pre- husband and children until her r sent prospect of getting out of the last few days, when at last she 0 service. He looks forward to his was fatally stricken and gave up g next furlough within the next the spark of life. l few months. Everyone who came to know t Mrs. Shrubb was impressed with R her distinguishing characteristic, e Dr. Miller Addresses the virtue of ladylike character. Women's Institute on It was manifest to visitors privi- c leged to meet her in her home, for th linfectious Diseases whom, with her daughters she n served tea. It was shown in her h Dr. G. W. Miller was guest interest in her hobbies of collect- g speaker at the Bowmanville W.I. ing fine china, her informed in- in St. John's Parish Hall on March terest in the opera and her deep e 28th. In the early part of his reading of the classics. She typi-E address Dr. Miller confined him- fied the refinement associated l self to generalities in the control with the heroic women of her na-P of infectious disease and develop- tive land, England. She was in- a ed his favorite theme from the deed an unaffected, lovable, sin- a early Mosaic Laws up to the pre- cere, compassionate gentlewoman. a sent Vaccination Act which is in- She was a member of the High w cidentally more honored in the Church of England.P breach than the observance. Mrs. Shrubb was born at Hovep Dr. Miller stated that on the Brighton, England, Ada Emily c rise of Hitler to power, all ser- Brown, daughter of the late John c vice clubs and church organiza- Brown and Harriet Parsons c tions were abolished and the suc- Brown. She was married in C ceeding years saw the rise of a 1906 to Alfred Shrubb at Hay-W mass hysteria in the formation of wards Heath, Sussex, at the time P the Hitler Youth Movement. The that Mr. Shrubb had reached the Ca period of youth is the most sus- pinnnacle of his fame as the sO ceptible to training whether" it world's greatest distance runner b be good or bad; it is not only the and just prior to the time he be- ti time for character building but gan his career as athletie director O also for body building. Dr. Mill- at Harvard University, Cam- er outlined a ten-point program bridge, Mass., and later at Ox- th of medical andmnursing service in ford University, England. With d the primary schools and gave a her husband she travelled widely. te short account of the more recent While living in Boston with Mr. g developments in the field of im- Shrubb, she was called home at p munization. the time of her mother's death, ti In view of the interest being and later returned with her fa- en (Continued on Page Five) (Continued on Page Five) P matters such as voting $5,000 for Roads and Streets, a preliminary amouit of $8,580 for the disposal plant; the withdrawal of a rate- payers petition against closing a street for the new South Ward School and the usual by-law au- thorizing the 1946 tax rate. Some 20 communications were read, some approved, others re- ferred to committees for reports. W. S. Colville applied for a taxi license, deferred. Lawn Bowling Club's request was granted. Hos- pital Board asked for a $1,000 grant for 1946. Finance commit- tee will act on this. C. E. Stephenson, M.P., wrote re fire equipment of War Assets. He will be asked to follow up the matter. Secretary of Scouts and Cubs wrote for consideration of their request for materials from camp buildings to erect one for theirduse. National Defence gave no decision on armouries, but promised Bowmanville would be kept on the list. Health Inspector reported on town dump, found some careless- ness, many rats, recommended er- adication and improvement. Hunt street residents petitioned for wa- ter extension. Roads and Streets will report back. Red Cross wrote thanks for use of Council Chamber during war. They will be asked to remove cabinets. Wm. Luxton was granted use of town lot for one year free if weeds are controlled but with buying op- tion open. Factory Wanted A manufacturer of lingerie wrote asking if town had facilities for a factory employing 50 or 60 girls. It will be followed up af- ter canvass of facilities. Provis- ion of expenses for one or two. members of the Fire Dept. was granted to attend fire course at Toronto University, May 13-18. Delegates, with expenses paid to the Brantford Recreation Confer- ence, May 5-7, are Rev. J. E. Griffith, Andy Thompson, Norman Allison. Outside Fires Current accounts of $2,362.15 were approved. The Mayor again stressed that conditions govern- ing outside calls of the Fire Dept. be made clear. No runs will be made unless guaranteed by a member of a municipal council or from a responsible individual off- ering personal guarantee of charges, save the agreement al- ready in effect with the Maple Leaf Insunance Co. The Boys' Training School will be contact- ed asnto fire protection on the same basis as that in effect lately with the Dominion Government. Reeve Little reported $2,375 on hand for the May 24 soldiers' fund (Continued on Page Five) Clothing Drive >t of Summer Canada's second National Clo- thing Drive to provide much- needed garments for the millions of distressed people in the war- devastated countries of Europe will be launched on June 17 next and will be continued till the end of that month. Hon. J. J. McCann, Minister of National Revenue and War Ser- vices, stated that the appeal would be sponsored by the Dominion Government and be carried out under the auspices of the Cana- dian Allied Relief. Last October, when the first appeal was made to the generos- ty of the Canadian people to do- nate serviceable used clothing or the suffereîs from the ravages of war in Europe and Asia, over ,800 communities organized com- mittees, with the result that 12,- 00,000 pounds of exceptionally good quality clothing was col- ected, baled and shipped across he ocean and distributed by U.N. R.R.A. where the need was great- est. Reports received from many ountries in Europe indicate that he Canadian contribution was reost gratefully received, and .elped thousands of families to 'et through the present winter. Dr. McCann points out, how- ver, there are still millions of eoplein Europe who are home- ess and without the means or op- ortunity to obtain clothing of ny kind, and that many deaths re taking place from exposure as well as from lack of sustenance. "Canada is doing her part in roviding food for the hungry, ut the great need for clothing an only be met by individual anadians opening their clothes- losets and wardrobes, and giving what they can spare in this cam- aign," said Dr. McCann. "The ampaign is being held in June o that the clothing collected can e sent to Europe in plenty of ime for distribution before an- ther winter sets in." The hope is expressed that all hose who participated in the rive last fall will again volun- eer their services and start or- anizing their groups as soon as ossible, enrolling as many addi- onal people as they can so as to nsure the success of the cam- aign. aan a- mrn "Durham County's Great Family Journal" Capt. Alex M. Birks Lately'returned from overseas where he made headlines fre- quently in specialized services with the Canadian Army Over- seas, Capt. Alex. M. Birks has lately been honored in being men- tioned in dispatches for gallant and distinguished services. The announcement which came from the Department of National De- fence, Ottawa, does not further elaborate on the particular in- stance associated with the award. It is known however from stor- ies of war correspondents that Capt. Birkshwas the leading spe- cialist in chemical warfare with the Canadians. He was in charge of the smoke barrage laid down to permit crossing rivers, particu- laly the Rhine and that in this effective means for advancing spearheads many lives were sav- ed. This important contribution is now officially recognized. Capt. Birks is the only son of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Birks, Wel- lington St., Bowmanville. His sister, Mary, also served with a special branch, naval services, in Canada. Graduate of Toronto University in chemical science, Capt. Birks has now returned to civil life as a specialist in his field with the C.I.L. Laboratories in Montreal. Congratulations re- ceived from his many friends on his military honor are indeed well deserved. LAC Harold Casbourn Tours Northern Canada And Across the Arctic