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Page Four THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 29th, 194S FOURTH BLOOD CLINIC WAS REAL SUCCESS The fourth Blood Clinic of the Colborne Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, held in the Sunday School Class Rooms of Colborne United Church, on Friday, March 23rd, 1945, was productive of seventy-six donations from the following volunteers: Mrs. I. Vanwart, Mrs. E. Moffatt, Mrs. M. Black, Mrs. F. Malloch, Mrs. V. Andrus, Mrs. E. Blake, Mrs. S. Knight, Mrs. R. Armstrong, Mrs. E. MacGregor, Mrs. W. Bilcox, Mrs. M. Coyle, Miss M. Hamilton, Mrs. G. Wilson, Mrs. E. Frankland, Miss C. Rutherford, Miss J. Rutherford, Mrs. H. McLaughlin, Mrs. G. Maskell, Mrs. H. Rutherford, Mrs. M. Pearson, Mrs. E. Irwin, Miss M. Poole, Mrs. E. Rutherford, Mrs. E. Pearson, Mrs. D. May, Mrs. R. Otto, Mrs. G. Cox, Mrs. A. Mutton, Mrs. B. Turpin, Miss M. Wright, Mrs. B. Myles, Miss F. Farrell, E. Wright, E. Eddy, A. D. Hall, C. Gummer, W. Hammond, J. Cooney, D. Dingwall, P. Smith, H. J. White, M. Calnan, T. Black, G. Malloch, A. C. Malloch, Wm. Moore, C. Bellamy, E. Jones, A. Mackie, J. Per-sofsky, M. Rutherford, R. Chapman, G. A. Knight, D. J. White, G. Gummer, M. L. Harvey, J. Thomas, W. Lee, R. Drumm, C. R. Aide, F. Arthur, D. Wilson, F. Peebles, J. Prosser, B. Rutherford, B. Warner, A. Rusk, D. Mutton, H. E. Day, J. A. Montgomery, B. Connors, W. Turney, G. Edison, C. Doveyy, H. May, A. Quinn, W. H. Knight, I. Post, A. Rutherford, A. Arthur, E. Howell, B. Usher. There were nineteen female and thirty-four male repeats and for their first donation there were eight female and nineteen male volunteers. In attendance were Doctors A. R. Richards, G. W. Peacock, W. L. Frederick and A. C. McGlennon, and Nurses Mrs. A. S. Ives, Convener; Mrs. R. M. McManus, Mrs. N. Mc-Kinnon, Mrs. Ducie, Mrs. C. H. White, Mrs. H. McCutcheon, Mrs. S. Calnan, Mrs. C. Conley, Mrs. J. Barry, Mrs. R. H. Tye, Mrs. P. B. Thornton, Mrs. D. L. S. Dudley, Miss Jean Mcintosh, Miss B. Rowsome, Miss H. Haynes,' assisted by Mrs. R. S. Blackwood, Mrs. E. O. Coyle, and Mrs. A. J. Dance. In the absence of Mrs. A. C. McGlennon, Mrs. J. Blackhall acted as receptionist. Refreshments were in charge of Mrs. A. G. Willoughby, assisted by Mrs. C. A. Post, Mrs. H. Lane, Mrs. C. A. Myles, Mrs. M. McLaughlin, Mrs. B. Smith, Miss M. Connors, Mrs. G. J. Hay and Mrs. B. Irish. The Clinie records were in charge of Mrs. F. J. Hart, secretary; Mrs. W. W. D. McGlennon and Mrs. S. W. Sutton. The Clinic set-up and supplies were in charge of Mrs. B. J. Kernaghan, Convener; Mrs. H. G. McKay and Mrs. A. B- Mulhall. assisted by Mrs. A. Danford, Mr. W. F. Griffis and Mr. F. M. Brintnell. To all Donors, to the Board of Stewards of the United Church, for the use of the class rooms, and to all those who so willingly contributed their services to help make this clinic a real success, the Blood Donor Committee of the Colborne Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society extend their sincere thanks. No. 187 -- Colborne LEGION NOTES A COMPLETE DEMOCRACY When next November the Canadian Legion celebrates its twentieth birthday, it will be able to look back upon two decades of extremely useful service to Canada and to old comrades-in-arms and their dependents. This success, as well as the impressive growth in the organization's membership, its prestige and influence, were made possible largely because of one major factor : the Legion is a complete democracy. Its personnel comprises ex-officers, ex-n.c.o's and ex-privates of all the Services. All are united in the one endeavour--service to country comrades. Respect for military rank preserved only to the extent that those who have held rank are worthy of respect. In other words, in the Canadian Legion it is the Man, and not the status he enjoyed while in the Navy, Army or Air Force, that commands deference. A rear-rank private or AC2 or ordinary seaman stands as good a chance of being elected to office in the Legion as does an admiral, a general or an air marshal. Integrity, unselfishness, courage and understanding are the qualities that count most in the Legion, not rank. VETERANS IN PARLIAMENT CASTLETON March 27th, 1945 Mrs. Maggie Haynes spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Willet Bookout. Mr. Geo. Pomeroy and Mrs. Lillie Ellis spent Sunday at Peterborough. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Irene Somerville. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wolfraim spent the weekend at Toronto. Mrs. E. Gerow arrived home for the summer, after spending the winter with her daughter, Mrs. S. Mai-lory, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Covert, Carol and George, Ajax, spent the weekend w ith Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Tait. Mr. Elwood Moore, Oshawa, spent the weekend at his home here. Miss Betty Covert, Belleville, and friend, spent Sunday afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Douglas Tait. Mr. Earl Darke, Colborne, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Wesley Darke. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pomeroy and Mrs. B. Pomeroy and Arthur spent Sunday at Peterborough. Mr. Frank Taylor and Mrs. W. Clayton, Toronto, attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Arthur Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Barton at-tepded the funeral on Monday of Mrs. Barton's uncle, the late George Smith, at Harwood. While the Canadian Legion as ar organization is unalterably non-parti-zan, it has always encouraged individual ex-servicemen to take an active interest in politics. This is a fact which war veterans, politicians and the public generally might well bear in mind as the time approaches for another general election. The stand the Legion has always taken in this respect is that the more ex-servicemen there are in Parliament the better. A man who has offered his life for Canada is more likely to have the national welfare of Canada at heart than one who hasn't. A man who has suffered danger and hardship with his fellows, whether on land, at in the air, is more likely to understand their problems and fight for their solution than one who hasn't served. In brief, the Legion holds that, irrespective of what party he belongs to, a war veteran candidate is more likely to be a good Member of Parliament than a non-veteran candidate, both from the viewpoint of the nation's welfare and that of his old comrades. That is only a natural stand for ex-servicemen to take, and in taking that stand they are not In any way casting reflection on the integrity or ability of a good many non-veteran M.P.'s. Let us continue to keep the Legion as an organization out of politics-we have got to do that at all costs or we would split our organization from top to bottom and destroy its usefulness to our comrades and their dependents. But let us by all m< get as many war veterans as possible into Parliament--whether as Liberals, Conservatives, Social Credit or C.C.F.'ers. The Party matters little so long as the Spirit of Service is there. I'LL BUY A NEW EASTER BONNET I'll buy a new Easter bonnet, My loved one is coming home And I want to live up to a picture That he carried across the foam. 1 can see his gay smile flashing, As I sit by the fire to-night And I keep the salt tears from splashing, When I think how he held me tight. Then he took my face in his firm hands, Tipped my chin up and said tenderly, "It will be like a mascot of fortune If you'll keep it that way for me." An then came the word--and it crush-Till it seemed I heard tenderly His voice, glad-and gay, as in old LAKEVIEW W. I. The Lakeview Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Haynes on Thursday, March 22nd, 1945. Th» meeting opened in the usual way with the President in the chair. Roll call was answered by .all present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read ana approved. Several letters were read and discussed, also several of thanks from shut-ins. There was a balance of $1.06 returned to the general fund from the Christmas committee. It was decided to take the grant and put the balance with it from the general fund to buy the 8th war certificate. The meeting closed with th National Anthem. A dainty lunch was served by the host tess and a social time enjoyed. Save all your waste paper! Say "Still keep your chin up for me." There's Jack, his mother has gone too, And like Christ from the cross said that day, "There is a son for you, mother, May you love each other I pray." My son and Jack's mother are happy, And we who are left must still share Our love, and solace each other Till we all meet again over there. I'll buy a new Easter bonnet, My loved one is coming home, And I want to live up to picture That he carired across the foam. --Nora Silke. Is your friend tight?" asked May. "Is he!" replied Ruth. "Say, every ne he takes a cent out of his pocket King George blinks at the light." j Read the advertisements. They are I addressed to you personally. regret that thousands of applicants have had to "line up" for telephone service Telephone equipment has been critically short because this is a "communications" war. And of course the armed forces, the government and war industries still move antomalically to the head of the line; their needs come first. Only as material becomes available for less urgent needs can we take care of oar waiting list, and on a first-come-first-served basis. We realize it's no fun having to "stand in liner* this way. Applicants have been surprisingly cheerful about it--a fact we deeply appreciate. We just want them to know that we will be every bit as glad as they when we can one* again meet every request for telephone service--fully and promptly. COUNTS FOR PLENTY IN THIS NEW SYNTHETIC TIRE!* t a four-way traction freadj a Supertwist cord body for -*ir« ..amino; twin-protector cord piles under the tread to absorb •hock. And theio are only a tow of lb* reasons why a Goodyear Synthetic tire U your best buy. W.U be glad to ten you morel •FOR ESSENTIAL VEHICLES ONLY classification In regard to tires, ask us! We know! Drive In and see us today I W. J. ONYON COLBORNE, Ontario Family Allowances will be paid every month for every eligible child under 16 years of age. First cheques will be mailed in July, 1945. Family Allowances are being paid to help parents in the care of their childrenVto help pay for medical, dental and nursing services--for better food, clothing and shelter, and to assist in equalizing opportunities for all children. Registration forms have, been mailed to every family. Fill in your form as soon as received. It is very simple--only seven questions--and information is given beldV to help you complete the form accurately. Do it right away in the interests of your children, as cheques can only be mailed to those eligible families which have completed and returned the Registration Form. If you do not receive a form through the mail, please ask for one at the nearest Post Office. QUESTION 1. PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS (LIKE THIS) the names of your children under 16. Write out the month of birth, then give day and year. Write name of place where each child was born. Complete each line by stating your relationship to child and if father and mother are applying, fill in both "relation-snip" columns. QUESTION 2. Here the father and mother must both sign if both are at home. Then give the address to which cheques should be mailed. PRINT THIS IN BLOCK TYPE (LIKE THIS) under both signatures. The mother should not sign her husband's first name. She should sign her own first name, such as Mrs. Alice, Mary, Joan, etc. QUESTION 3. If only one person.has signed under question 2, state the reason why the other signature cannot be given. Give details--don't say Father or Mother is "away"--state where and for how long. QUESTIONS 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the other side of the fornt must also be answered either "Yes" or "No" If the answer is "No" to questions 4, 5 or 6, state details giving name of child, or children concerned. In the case of No. 5, if you have any children under 16 not living with you, list their names, give the reason and the complete address as to where they can be visited. If the answer to No. 7 is "Yes", give the details required. INCOME TAX: So that nobody will benefit from both Family Allowances and a full income tax deduction for their children, the income tax deduc-for children will be reduced by the amount received from Family Allowances. Parents, therefore, have the choice of claiming--or not claiming--Family Allowances. Those uncertain as to whether or not they will benefit are advised to apply for the Family Allowance. Published under the authority of the HON. BROOKE CLAXTON, Minister DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELFARE, OTTAWA YOU ARE HELPING YOUR CHILDREN WHEN YOU REGISTER