} Tue STRATFORD MiRR PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, STRATFORD, ONT. + Vol. 21 STRATFORD, MAY 26, 1944 No. 50. Still Remaining As An Undecided Question Whether property on Mornington st, would be "seriously affected" by es- tablishing a business college on that street was debated by lawyers repre- senting the Central Business College and residents of Mornington st. before a session of the Ontario Municipal Board here Tuesday afternoon. Decision was reserved by W. P. Near, Toronto, vice-chairman of the board. Protests against establishing the business college on Mornington st. were lodged by Donald B. Strudley, 176. Mornington st, and N, F. Babb, 180 Mornington st. Carl Bennewitz, 25 Duke st., spoke for citizens in the district who did not object to the college. On behalf of W, Carlton Wells, of the Wells Academy, London, who pro- poses to move the Central Business College, a branch of the Wells Acad- emy, from its present location at 59 Ontario st. to 190 Mornington st., prop- erty of the Gordon estate, Leon J. Long contended that establishing a school there might conceivably improve the value of adjoining properties. W. EB. Goodwin, K.C., appearing for residents of the district who objected to establishing the college, maintained that "property and homes will be seri- ously affected" by the college 'tres passing on a district where a business has never been." Petitions to obtain the feeling of people in the district regarding the col- lege were circulated and when it was found by City Council that the balance was in favor of the College, Council acted to aménd a by-law restraining business places from being established in that residentia] section. Radio Quiz Feature Of Monthly Social Meeting A radio quiz was a feature of the monthly social meeting of the Emma- us Bible class of St. John's United Church held in the school room of the church on Tuesday night. Mrs. A. E. Washburn conducted the quiz, which was won by Mrs, W. Stanley Owen. The president, Mrs. G. Pollard, who presided, called the meeting to order with the singing of a hymn and the re- peating of the Lord's prayer in unison. The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. H. Wreford. In the absence of the sec- retary, Mrs. H. Gettler, the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. G. Sidwell who also called the roll, read the correspondence and reported on the activities of the visiting com- mittee. Mrs. G. Gordon Baillie, convener of the quilt committee, reported that four quilts had been completed by members of the class at the Red Cross work rooms during the past month. Mrs. Baillie and Mrs. R. Smith, assistant quilt convener for the past month, con- sented to act on this committee for the ensuing month. Delightful vocal duets were given by Miss Marie Herbert and Miss Joyce Hunter. They were accompanied at the piano by Gordon D. Scott. Refresh- ments were served by members of the social committee, composed of: Mrs, H. \ Wreford, Mrs. J. R. Ross, Mrs. A. E. Washburn and Mrs. F. Cole. A vote of thanks was extended the members of the social committee and also to Mrs. Washburn for conducting the quiz by Mrs. W. F. Athersmith. Many villages on the Arakan bombs and shellfire. PUNJAB TROOPS AS FIREFIGHTERS ON ARAKAN FRONT front have suffered from enemy Here Indians of the 16th Punjab Regiment help to extinguish a village fire after a Japanese raid. Latest war casualty from this city is PO. Stanley Aspinall, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Aspinall, 82 St. Vincent St. south, who has been reported as miss- ing by the Royal Canadian Air Force. They received word on Wednesday. Previously Mrs, Lloyd Murch, 261 Nel- son st. was advised that her brother, WO2. Walter Harris, also of the air force, had been killed and Mrs, Owen Thibideau, 272 Albert st. learned of- ficially that her husband, Cpl. Thibi- deal, had been slightly wounded in ac- tion. He is a member of the R.C.C.S. in Italy... > Latest War C asualities From Our City The news was conveyed to Mr. and Mrs. Aspinall on Wednesday by a padre from the Guelph wireless school of the air force. He made the family acquainted with the details. PO. Aspinall reported for duty with the service on March 16, 1941, and had been overseas for two and a half years. Only recently he had written he would be home next month and news of his tragedy was a distinct shock to his family who had planned his homecom- ing. Born in Ottawa on Dec. 11, 1921, PO. Aspinall received his education at SoiFhey Say SHE READ HIS THOUGHTS" - = - and found he was not thinking of her at all, but only of BOYD'S - - - find... While having his thoughts read he realized his feet were most uncomfortable -- and decided to try BOYD'S for his next pair of " Shoes. So many of his friends told him of the good shoes and the good fitting they had received at this store. ... AND YOU PAY NO MORE! 99 Install Their Officers | For Coming Year The officers of St. Joseph's sub-divi- sion of the Catholic Women's League were installed by the president, Mrs. W. H. Dorland, at the May meeting: held Tuesday night at Loretto Acade~- :my. The slate is: President, Mrs. Dor- land; first vice-president, Mrs, Clifford Moore; second vice-president, Mrs. J- J. DuCharme; third vice-president, Miss Helen Cloney; recording secre- tary, Miss Mary Swift; corresponding secretary, Miss Marie Writt; treasurer, Miss Mary McCaffrey. A vote of thanks to the retiring officers for their efficient work was extended in behalf of the members by Mrs. Robert Simp- son. In reference to the convention of the National League of Canada to be held in London, it was decided to send no delegates. It is expected that several members will attend some of the ses- sions. It was arranged to continue co.1~ tributions to the Stratford and Perth. Regiment Overseas Tobacco Fund. Plans were made to hold the annual. Day of Recollection at Loretto Acad--- emy in June. Rev. E. R. Glavin will: conduct the services. It was also decid-- ed to fill ditty bags for the Navy League of Canada. Letters from boys. -- of the parish, acknowledging cigar-- ettes sent by the league, were read.. Miss Sarah Way and Mrs. W. Mont-- gomery gave a report of the successful' tea held last week at the home of Mrs.. J. J. DuCharme, 234 Wellington st. Mrs. Clifford Smith was appointed assistant. to Mrs. DuCharme, representative to the Stratford Active Service Club. Oth- er business of a routine nature was transacted. Hamlet public school and Stratford Collegiate-Vocational Institute. For a year prior to enlisting he was employ- ed by the Imperial Rattan Co, Ltd. Sister Notified The message received by Mrs. Murch telling of the death of her brother, Sgt- Walter Harris was similar to one sent his wife in Kitchener. Sgt. Harris would have been 24 years of age in Au fe sose in Stratford, WO2. Harris re- ceived his education in Romeo public: school and at the Stratford Collegiate- Vocational Institute. In civilian life, before enlisting for assent aoe in August, 1941, the young 4 rman was: employed by R. M. Ballantyne Ltd. He trained at various places including To- ronto, Hagersville, Jarvis, Quebec, and at Guelph where he received his gunner. - WoO2. Harris was a married man. His wife is the former Miss Glorie Wuest of Kitchener, who also received an of- ficial message conveying the sad news. seas with the Royal Canadian Artil- lery, and James, 65 Guelph st.; and three sisters, Mrs. L. Murch, 261 Nel- son st., Mrs. J. R. Harmer, 261 Nelson st. and Mrs. Roy Morris, R. bs ee A Mount Elgin, Ont. . i' records, Ottawa, informed Mrs. Thib deau that her husband, Cpl. Owen speedier delivery. (Continued on last page) Se a! 0 4 Re "wings" in July, 1942, as a wireless air- : They were married on Jan. 29, 1943. He | has two brothers, Gnr. Howard, over- The telegram from the director of ; Scott Thibideau is in hospital and gave -- directions as to addressing mail for It was stated the young soldier was 2 slightly wounded on May 17; Be: ite ae Pie teed en sn nT © "--