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Page Eight THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20th, 1944 United Church, Colborne Rev. Geo. D. Campbell ........ Minister Mr. Floyd Edwards Organist Mrs. M. Roberts Choir Leader Sunday, January 23rd-- 10.00 a.m.--Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Worship. Speaker--Rev. H. L. Partridge, B.A, 7.00 p.m.--Evening Service. Speaker, Rev. M. L. Hinton. Monday-- 7.30 p.m.--Young People's Union. Tuesday-- 4.20 p.m.--Mission Band. 8.00 p.m.--Prayer Service. Thursday-- 8.00 p.m.--Choir Practice, Salem United Church 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m.--Worship. Speaker--Rev. A. J. Terrill, B.A..B.D. All are welcome. Trinity Church, Colborne Rev. J. L. Hughes, Rector Third Sunday After the Epiphany 10.00 a.m.--Church School. 11.00 a.m.--Matins. St. Peter's Church, Lakeport-- 3.00 p.m.--Service. Baptist Church, Colborne Rev. F. Darnell, Minister 2.00 p.m.--Sunday School. 3.00 p.m. Service. Subject--What Can a Man Believe' Do you ever have trouble with your Faith? Baptist Church, Wicklow Rev. Mr. Penner, Minister Service 2 30 p.m. Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Colborne Rev. H. Kaye, Minister Colborne--11.00 a.m. Lakeport--3.00 p.m. Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church Rev. H. L. Kennedy, Pastor Sunday-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Services--11.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.ii Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8.00 p.m. Friday-Junior Meeting--4.30 p.m. Come and Worship! Emmanuel Faith Mission Rev. L. E. Rabble, Pastor Sunday Services-- Sunday School--10.00 a.m. Morning Devotion--11.00 a.m. Evening Service--7.30 p.m. Friday-- Bible Study--8.00 p.m. Good music and singing. You are a stranger here but once, Free Methodist Church Castleton Rev. A. F. Ball, Pastor Sunday-- Sunday School--2.00 p.m. Preaching--7.30 p.m. Wednesday-- Prayer Meeting--8 p.m. AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer Phone 10r23, Castleton, Ont. Thursday, January 27th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. sharp -- Farm stock, implements, hay, grain, etc., the property of Ambros Houlihan, lot 8, con. 8, Brighton Township, on County Road, 1M> miles west of Codringt< Terms cash. No reserve. PTE. MARY BIRDSALL FOLLOWS TRADITIONAL ARMY CAREER OF FAMILY Kingston, Jan. 14.--Daughter of a Canadian family which has been connected with the military history of the Dominion for more than 100 years, Pte. Mary Birdsall is carrying on the family tradition. A native of Birdsall, Peterborough County, Ontario, which was named after her family. Mary is a member of the Canadian Women's Army Corps, and is attached to the Pay Office at Military District No. Headquarters, Xinghton. There have been Birdsalls at Birdsall for mc than a century. Both Pte. Birdsall's grandfathf were army colonels, while her father is Lt.-Col. F. E. Birdsall, who has been retired for some time. With such a background it is little wonder that she is army-minded and was not content until she wore the khaki uniform of the C.W.A.C. The number of C.W.A.C. employed as pay clerks is rather limited as the girls are expected to perforrn mathmetical feats without turning a hair. However, to girls such as Pte. Birdsall who has had previous experience as a teller-accountant in the Bank of Toronto, the Pay Office holds no terrors. Pte. Birdsall enjoys the mental gymnastics. After the war, Pte. Birdsall hopes to continue accounting work and says that the Army has given her invaluable experience in this branch of work. In the meantime she feels it is an honour to serve in the C.W.A. C. as the representative of a family which has made notable contributions to the Army in the past. Editor's Note : Mary's father and Lt.-Col. J. F. Wolfraim were officers in the old 40th Regiment, and on several occasions Lt.-Col.*Birdsall has visited his his old friend at the Brunswick Hotel here. AUCTION SALES -by-Oscar C. Morgan, Auctioneer Brighton, Ontario Thursday, January 27th, 1944, at 1.00 p.m. sharp--High grade Holstein cattle, consisting of 30 head of new milkers, calves at side; springers and young cattle; also sheep, the property of Mr. W. J. Stacey, lot 2, con. 5, Murray Township, second farm east of Wooler. Terms cash. No reserve. DON'T GIVE LIVE STOCK ICE COLD WATER For all cattle in winter, particularly dairy cows, a liberal supply of good clean water is necessary. And 3P important thing is that the chill should be taken off the water before drinking. As pointed out by W. D. Albright, Superintendent Dominion Experimental Farm, Beaverlodge, Alberta, "starey-coated, and constipated cattle shivering humpbacked at icy troughs on a bleak winter day are an object of sympathy and a standing advertisement for shrunken profits." If the water is ice-cold the aniamls do not drink enough water. The small amount that they do drink checks natural functions. Results are constipation, ill-thrift and sometimes indigestion. A small town is the place where they ask a fellow "where are you goin?" when ho appears dressed in his best clothes. COLBORNE COUNCIL The statutory meeting of the 1944 Colborne Council was held Monday, January 10th, 1944 at 11 a.m. After susbscribing to the Declaration of Office, the members took their seats as follows : Reeve, Leonard Gordon; Councillors, Fred Harnden, H. G. McKay, John Bell, and Delbert McLaughlin. Rev. F. Darnell, Minister of East Colborne Baptist Church, read appropriate Scripture passages and offered Prayer for Divine guidance for those in charge of Empire and Municipal affairs. After some discussion of current problems the meeting adjourned. The adjourned meeting was held at 8.00 in the evening. The minutes of the December meeting were read by acting Clerk, C. P. Brown, and on motion adopted. Notice of his resignation as Tax Collector was received from Mr. W. E. Otto. A notice from the Counties Treas-1 •er stated that the rebate of road accounts was $488.02. On motion of J. Bell and D. McLaughlin, the communication was placed on file. By-Laws prviding for the appointment of officers and the bororwing of money for the current year were given their several readings, signed and sealed. The following were appointed^ Clerk-Treasurer--W.W.D. McGlennon Weed Inspector--Jos. Farrel, contract. The Assessor, Auditor, and Tax Collector are still to be appointed. Board of Health-- M.O.H.--A. C. McGlennon, M.D. Reeve--Leonard Gordon. Secretary--W. W. D. McGlennon. Ratepayer--Walter Harnden. School Trustees-- Morley Cook, C. H. Fenton, H. C Lane, Moved by McKay, seconded by McLaughlin, That the Council purchase account books as recommended by the Department of Municipal Affairs. --Carried. Properties, over four years in arrears for taxes, will be put in tax sale. The fololwing firmed : Bell Tel. Co., Dec. 11 acct. .. $ 3.10 Colborne Hydro, lights 125.03 J. F. Haynes, man and truck 3.75 Turney fire-- H. Bellamy .......................... 2.00 Max. Harvey ..................... 2.00 Jack Griffis ...................... 2.00 R. S. Blackwood .......... 2.00 C. P. Brown, acting cleark,...... 25.00 The Enterprise, advt.............. 6.00 John Bell, wreath .................... 10.0) McKay's Fuel ................. 18.55 MILITARY NOTES Overseas Public Relations Official Receives Promotion Kingston, Jan. 14.--Promotion to the rank of Colonel of Lt.-Col. W. G. Abel, while fiilling the post of Deputy Director of Public Relations (Army) at Canadian Military Headquarters, London, England, is announced by National Defence Headquarters. Col. Abel has just completed a tour of duty in the Mediterranean He served in the First Great War with the Fort Garry Horse, being promoted from the ranks. In England prior to the commencement of the present war, as an advertisirlg executive, he has served in C.M.H.Q. as public relations officer for four years. Colonel Abel's home is in Winnipeg. He was born in Dutch Guiana, 27th April, 1891. Organization of Cadet Corps Undergoes Changes Ottawa, Jan. 13. -- By Order-in-Councel approved by His Excellency the Governor-General on December 27, 1943, the organization of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets has been substantially changed. The establishment of the Cadet Services of Canada, which is a component part of the Non-Permanent Active Militia and consists of commissioned officers has been greatly increased. A Table of Distribution of these officers authorized for Cadet Corps of different sizes has been promulgated, and provision has been made foi the granting of a maximum of 40 days training pay annually to these officers in addition to the pay they now receive when they attend the Cadet Summer Camps. It is the intention of the Department of National Defence to grant commissions in.the Cadet Services of Canada to as many instructors as possible provided they are properly qualified, but provision is also made for the payment of a maximum of 40 days training pay to civilian instructors who for various reasons may rot be eligible for commissions. Kink's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Militia ha'e been amended insofar as they apply to the conditions for granting commissions and promotion in the Cadet Services of Canada, and promotions will now be granted after an officer has successfully completed special courses of qualification and has the required length of service. Qualification for rank in the Canadian Expeditionary • Force of the r or the Canadian Active Army of the present war, as well,; the British or Dominion forces, wilt qualify an officer for the same rani? the Cadet Services of Canada gentlemen who have been actini civilian Army Sadet instructors will credit for their that capacity when they missioned in the Cadet Services of Canada. PROMISES KEPT By the beginning of 1942, Britain had sent Russia more than 3.000 tanks alone The seeds" of wild vitch or wild pea are especially objectionable in oats required for milling. These seeds are a common inmpurity in grain grown in the Maritim Provinces, Quebec, and parts of Ontario. The plant is also a wayside weed in Eastern Canada. The weed is an annual and was introduced from Europe. Patches Worn by Men of 7th and 8th Divisions No Longer to be Used Kingston, Jan. 12.--National Defence Headquarters has announced that the familiar patches worn Canadian soldiers of the recently disbanded 7th and 8th Divisions and the re-organized 6th Division will no longer be in use. In future, the'grey and green diamond patch of the Atlantic and Pa ciflc commands respectively will be worn by all Cammand operational troops as well as personnel permanently employed in Training Centres and District establishments within these Commands. JANUARY 15th, 1944 RATIONING TIME TABLE (Clip this out and keep available) COFFEE or TEA (Green)-- Coupons 14 to 27 inclusive now valid. Coupons 28 and 29 valid'january 27 Valid until declared void. Each good for 8 ozs. coffee or 2 ozs. MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD (The Popular report of the British and Foreign Bible Society for 1943, by the Rev. John A. Patten, M.C. M.A., Literary Superintendent). The title, to say the least of it, is timely, and some sentences from the Preface indicate the mainspring of thought from which the telling story proceeds : "Can the sword be allowed to govern human affairs and determine the destiny of mankind? The Bible proclaims with one voice that mightier than the sword of steel is the Sword of Spirt, which is the word of God." The chapters unfold the theme under the following captions : "The Pen of the Translator;" "he Sword of the Spirit;;" and "The Power of the Word," with concluding sections on "Planning for To-morrow," and "The Home Base." Illustrations abound of the might-ty power of the Written Word in the history of the British race. Poets, scientists, preachers and religious leaders, are instanced as being affected by its power. The power of the Written Word, according to Mr. Patten, has manifested itself amongst many peoples and tribes. Translators from William Tinsdale to the Rev. Leonard J. Beecher of the C.M.S., one of the most recent translators, are cited as those whose pens have been "mightier than the sword." The power of this weapon is evidenced the lives and testimonies of many faithful witnesses in Occupied Europe, including Germany, and in China and Japan. Canada's part in sending forth thi; Mighty Word is not overlooked, and it is classed with the other British Dominions as a self-governing partner in a great world enterprise. Difficulties of printing, reduction of supplies of paper, restriction in ai and the internment and exclusion trusted workers, are not overlooked, nor are theiy over-stressed, for the Bible is "mightier than the sword." Distribution of Service New Testaments to those on Active Service with various Forces around the world, and Scripture supplies sent to prison and internment camps, are thankfully reported. Interesting comments are made on the situation in Russia and in Spain. Plans for the post-war era are outlined, and all is to be done under the compelling thought that "We must be swift to bring the succor of Divine Truth to a stricken world." The report must be read carefully before anyone fully appreciate either the sweep of the Society's operations or the mighty powers released in human Jives _by__the Written Word. The fact that Their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth have been graciously pleased to become Patrons of the Society is gratefully chronicled. For the second year in succession, owing to paper shortage in Great Britain, copies for Canada have been printed here, and the reproduction is exceedingly good. CONTROLS WILL GO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Wartime standardization and plification restrictions, which have been an essential factor in the sue cessful functioning of Canada's price and supply controls, will be lifted as soon as the need for them is gone. This assurance was given in Toronto recently by E. G. Burton, Retail Trade Administrator of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Mr. Burton said it was conceivable that further developments might necessitate further restrictions on the manufacture of civilian goods, but such cases would be held to a minimum c patible with the provisions of the most essential needs of the c munity. ^ MEAT CHARTS Meat charts must be exhibited by retailers so that the buying public will be fully acquainted with cuts and prices. SUGAR (Red)-- j The Prices Board rehes on tho Coupons 14 to 24 inclusive now | people who ar, being protected by valid. Valid until declared void. ! price control--the consumers them-Each good for one pound of sugar. I selVes--to watch the price ceiling Canning sugar coupons no longer j ,,i,„.............,, , ,„,„„ „I,I.IM[|||I[ valid. BUTTER (Purple Coupons 42, 43, 44 and 45 now valid Expire January 31. Coupons 46 and 47 valid January 20 Expire February 29. Each good for V6 lb. butter. MEAT (Buff)-- Coupon pairs 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 now valid. Expire January 31. Coupon pair 35 valid January 20. Coupon pair 36 valid January 27. Expire February 29. Each pair good for 1 to 2V2 lbs. meat. PRESERVES (Orange)-- Coupons Dl to Dll now valid. Valid until declared voic'. Good for preserves, sweet spreads or sugar (see chart). Eggs should never be placed near fish, cheese, or onions on account of the capacity of eggs to absorb odours. Eggs are very perishable and should be kept at an even temperature in the coolest, cleanist. and driest place the home. BANKS . POST OFFICES DEPARTMENT STOKES • DRUGGISTS GROCERS • TOBACCONISTS BOOK STORES and other RETAIL STORES Redfearn keeps {^03.1 keeps Redfearn Quantity of Dry Wood on Hand LADIES' HOSE--Excellent Quality--Just arirved-- Priced at 39c -- 50c -- 75c --V-- SHIPMENT OF ENGLISH CHINA AND GLASSWARE nd SAUCERS -- PLATES and NOVELTIES First Choice for Best Selection --V-- MEN'S NAVY BLUE WORK SHIRTS MEN'S WOOL WORK SOCKS GLOVES--Canvas backs and leather fronts CUPS i Jas. & Redfearn Son PHONE No. 1 KING STREET COLBORNE 8th ARMY FIGHTING MEN PERSUE THE GERMANS IN SICILY At dawn on July 10th, 1943, Allied forces landed in Sicily. One month later Axis resistance in the major part of the island had been crushed, and the Allies had to their credit large quantities or captured war material and well over 120,000 prisoners. German troops in the north eastern tip of the island were fighting a desparate rear-guard action to cover the evacuation of the remainder of their Sicilian army, under heavy pressure from land, sea and air. Picture shows: A British Bren Carrier passing through the countryside in the Palazzo area. BRITISH MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS AND THE R.A.F. TEAM UP TO DESTROY GERMAN SHIPPING Now that Hamburg, Germany's main port, has been put out of action, the Germans are forced to use more coastal shipping in order to maintain supplies to their Northern based armies. German ships creeping round the Western coast of Europe are priority targets, both for the R.A.F. and the Navy's light coastal forces--M.T.B.'s, the fast, deadly motor torpedo boats. The more coastal ships sunk the greater the burden of transporting troops, arms and food on the already much bombed and battered Continental railways. Germany is definitely short of light coastal potentialities. Picture shows: An artist's impression of the M.T.B.'s co-operating with the R.A.F. in a successful action in the English Channel. TOTAL ALLIED VICTORY IN AFRICA : HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF GERMANS AND ITALIANS SURRENDER With the total and utter defeat of the Axis fighting forces in Africa. German and Italian troops are surrendering in thousands to the Allies. The latest official fierure for the number of these Axis prioners is 224,000 (May 1943). Picture Shows: ..Prisoners (from the 334 Artillery Regiment) taken by the First Army during the attack 6 miles North-east of Medjes-el-Bab on the 24th April, 1943. They have since been joined by mairy thousands of their Axis fellows. Note "white flag" on British soldier's bayonet.