THE STRATFORD MIRROR | PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, STRATFORD, ONT. Vol. 21 STRATFORD, APRIL 14. 1944 No. 44 April 23rd Designated Victory Loan Sunday There will be a dedication service for the sixth Canadian Victory Loan, which opens on April 24, at the city hall on Sunday afternoon, April 23. The program will be arranged at a meeting called by Mayor J. Waldo Monteith. April 23 has been designated as Vic- tory Loan Sunday, and the national heads of the churches have appealed to all clergymen to urge their congre- gations to support the loan. To sup- plement .this appeal, E. J. Smith, of the Perth public relations committee, will communicate with all clergymen in the county, asking that the co-oper- ation given in former campaigns be repeated. At nine o'clock on Monday morning, April 24, the blowing of factory whistles and the ringing of church bells will signalize the formal opening of the drive. Then will follow a broad- cast from radio station CJCS of a brief ceremony, in which Mayor Mon- teith will receive from H. W. Strudley, chairman of the Perth War Finance Committee, a pledge flag, symbol of the resolve of the citizens of Stratford to reach their quota of $1,305,000. The flag will fly over the City Hall throughout the campaign period. A. B. Manson is in charge of the plan- ning of this ceremony. The committee gave unanimous en- dorsation to two films to be shown at the Avon on Friday and Saturday and possibly on Thursday; and "The Fifth Christmas,' to be shown at the Classic on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The pictures were made especially to help the Sixth Victory Loan campaign. It was announced by Dr. David Smith, chairman of the sub-committee on speakers, that the loan rally in the Avon Theatre on Sunday evening, April 30, will be addressed by J. M. Macdonell, M.C., Croix de Guerre, prominent Toronto businessman and chairman of the board of governors of Queen's University, Kingston. lL. E. Nesbitt is in charge of plans for the rally. Civic Pride Prompts Keeping Up Appearance Civic pride in the neat appearance of the streets of Stratford has again prompted the City Council, through City Engineer W. H. Riehl, to obtain a supply of young trees for planting Purposes. These can be secured for fifty cents each by applying to Mr. Riehl's office in the city hall. Citizens who wish to enhance the appearance of their premises along the boulevard by planting trees,-in some cases to re- place old and decayed trees which have been removed, have a choice of silver maple, walnut and ash. For the fee of 50 cents the Board of Works not only supplies the trees but plants and stakes them, and any which die will be replaced the following year, if pur- chasers notify the city engineer's of- fice. A good supply of all types of trees mentioned above is available, but citizens are urged to make application as soon as possible and within the next two weeks at the latest. In country inaccessible tropical diseases form a second forces have made good progress against the Japanese. Australian sniper in 5 ft. grass on the fringe of bush surrounding Gona. NEW GUINEA: AUSTRALIAN SNIPER LIES IN WAIT FOR JAP to mechanized transport, and where and formidable enemy, Australian Picture shows: HELPED RED CROSS Dorothy Ranney, 244 Cobourg st., raised the sum of one dollar for the Red Cross by selling tickets for a drawing for three little soap elephants. The residents in that district of the city patronized the patriotic enterprise and the prize was won by Mrs. oe McLean, 210 Water st. NAME TEAM CAPTAINS Team captains for the three Victory loan divisions of the city have been named, according to report from Perth County headquarters: Division "A," E. Roy Connop, 52 Hibernia st.; divi- sion "B," George I. Graff, 25 Market Place, and division "C,"' Harvey Flett, 224 Water st. Soifhoy Say SHE WAS SWEET ENOUGH TO EAT . .. and her judgment was irre- proachable, too. She comes to BOYD'S exclusively! She goes to BOYD'S exclusively because they take so much in- terest in fitting her properly. They give a_ service that she previously was not accustomed to. But there is another reason why she shops there. It seems no trouble for this store to show goods. Then again-- AND YOU PAY NO MORE! Phil Morgan Optimist Pres. For Ensuing Y ear Members of the Optimist Club of Stratford at their meeting Monday night elected Phil Morgan president for the ensuing year. He succeeds Ernie Smith who had the privilege of guiding the destinies of the organiza- tion during one of the best years in the history of the club. Mr. Morgan will head the club dur- ing the year that Optimist Interna- tional celebrates its silver annivers- ary. It was founded 25 years ago,in Chicago. A Other officers for the year are: vice-presidents, Ave Willsie, Victor Caney, Harry Langdon, Russell Mann; treasurer, Robert Winder; secretary, Louis Kriesel; sergeant-at-arms,,. George Wright. Committee chairmen and members will be appointed at the next meeting by the president. Kenneth Ferguson, retiring secre-- tary-treasurer, reported on the club's account and announced that a state- ment on project funds would be made at a later meeting, a full accounting on the show, "What's Cookin'" not be- ing available at this date. Pins Presented . In voicing the club's thanks to Mr. Smith, Phil Morgan, who held the of- fice in 1941-42, said the retiring presi- dent had helped "put the club on its feet" and the members were indebted to him for his keen enthusiasm. On behalf of the members Mr. Morgan presented Mr. president's pin. Wes .Davis, who presided over the club in the 1942-48 term, was also pre- sented with a similar diamond-studded badge on behalf of the members by Mr. Morgan. In addressing the club after his elec- tion and after receiving the congratu- lations of his competitor, Mr. Morgan thanked the members for the honor bestowed upon him. He asked that the members work harmoniously to- gether with the view to making the club stronger in membership and in developing its projects. Without ade- quate membership, he maintained, the club cannot progress. "If everyone really does his little bit, we're bound to be successful and to go ahead," he declared. He announced he will allot a@ small share of the committee duties to every member of the club. In was announced that the 25th an- niversary of Optimist International wil] take place this year, and that the club had inaugurated its membership campaign--part of the international program to mark the quarter century --by sending into headquarters appli- cations of 11 new members, bringing the club's strength to 38. There are seven members on active service. Louis Kriesel acted as whip for the meeting and George Wright was ser- geant-at-arms. Ace Willsie presided at the piano. Join The Crowd Of Merrymakers aa Sa Blue Room Wednesday -- Saturday 10-Piece Orchestra Smith with his past. \' iy i tren eherseesee: