Stratford Mirror, 2 Jun 1944, p. 1

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HE STRATFORD MIRROR PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE FLETCHER JOHNSTON PRESS, STRATFORD, ONT. Vol. 21 STRATFORD, JUNE 2, 1944 No. ve City Experiences Its Share Of War Casualities Casualties brought sadness to a number of Stratford homes during the past week. WO2. Walter Harris, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Harris and broth- er of Mrs. Lloyd Murch and Mrs. J. R. Harmer, 261 Nelson st., and James Harris, 65 Guelph st., was killed in ac- tion while serving with the Royal Ca- nadian Air Force overseas. PO. Stanley Aspinall, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Aspinall, 86 St. Vincent st., south, is reported missing after aerial operations over enemy territory. FO. Roy Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ford, 46 Rankin st., also a mem- ber of the Royal Canadian Air Force is reported missing following aerial activity over enemy territory. He had been in considerable action. Those reported wounded in action are; Cpl. Stanley Owen Thibideau, hus- band of Mrs. Elizabeth Thibideau, 272 Albert st. He isa member of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. L-Cpl. Emmerson Kirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kirk, R. R. 2, Strat- ford, a member of the ist Active Bat- talion of the Perth Regiment. Supervisor Francis Edward O'Dono- ghue, of the Knights of Columbus Catholic Army Huts and a brother of Mrs. W. E. Green, 180 Hibernia st. Lieut. James O'Donoghue, overseas, and J. A. O'Donoghue, 53 Centre st. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. James O'Donoghue. In each instance few details were given and it was stated in telegrams received by the next-of-kin that fur- ther advice would be forwarded when received. Public Aid Railways In War Traffic Crisis In speaking at a recent luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club fo Quebec, R. A. Gardiner, assistant general pass- enger traffic manager, Canadian Na- tional Railways, stated that all the railways are in this war. "We are ex- ceptionally well situated in Canada as regards the adequacy of our railways, or at least their relative adequacy, compared with the railways of the Axis. "As an indication of what the war has meant," Mr. Gardiner continued, compared with 1939 to last year, Cana- dian National Railways carried four times more passengers and double the freight traffic. We did this, too, with less than a thirty per cent. in our man- power." Mr. Gardiner concluded that the public has helped the railways considerably, and is continuing to help, by their understanding accept- ance of the necessary modifications in service. DUTCH SUBMARINE MEN AT BEIRUT Picture shows stores going on board a Dutch submarine before she sets out on patrol from Beirut. A week after a small boy had start- ed school, he said: "'Mummy, teacher was asking me all about you and daddy, and if I had any brothers or sisters." "TI am glad she is taking so much in- terest," replied his mother. "What did you tell her?" "T said I was an only child." "What did she say to that?" his mother asked. "Just 'thank goodness!'" The vicar was appealing to mem- bers of his congregation to supply re- freshments for the church social. "And now, please remember," he ended, "what we want are not ab- stract promises, but concrete cakes." // 3} COLD Ie, SHIVERS if ot! RAN @ ArtR-2HOOHS, ide. . . at the thought of going to any place but BOYD'S. AND YOU PAY NO MORE! GOOD SHOES . PROPERLY FITTED And Physicians Tell Us that an ill-fitted pair of shoes affects the spine .... Not only that but irritates the nerves. Why not make sure that your shoes and your children's shoes are properly fitted by one of our experienced clerks? A Chance To-Night To Support A Worthy Object Citizens have an opportunity tonight to support the worthy work of the Lions Club of Stratford by attending their annual Jamboree in the arena and the casino. There will be fun for everyone. © Highlight of the event will be the draw for the $1,000 Victory Bond. Wal- ter Jenkins, president of the Stratford branch of the Canadian Legion, will make the draws for the $1,000 Vic- tory Bond, bedroom suite, washing machine, vacation trip, bridge set. and livingroom chair, beginning at 11 o'clock. Mayor J. Waldo Monteith will make the draws for the boys' and girl's bicycles at 9 o'clock. The first 300 children, 15 and under and accom- panied by an adult, to enter the arena when the doors open at 7:30 will be given special tickets free on the bi- cycle draws. Early tonight, bands will parade from the city hall to the arena. The Lions Club depends on the in- come from its annual Jamboree to fi- nance the operation, maintenance and. improvement of the Lions Pool at Lakeside Park, to provide swimming instruction for children and to pur- chase eyeglasses for needy children. Appointed Representative Wartime Prices Board Lorne McCallum, well known in loc- al automotive trade circles here, has been appointed representative for the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to succeed Herbert D. Anderson, resign- ed to resume management of the H. D. Anderson Motors Ltd. in this city, The announcement was made by W. Harold McPhillips, representative for Western Ontario. Mr. McCallum has been with the local office since April, 1942. He join-° ed the board with a wide experience in banking, automobile finance, and automobile distribution. His appoint- ment went into effect June 1. Before becoming associated with the Tout Auto Agency, Lorne McCallum was identified with the Industrial Ac- ceptance Corporation in Stratford, To- ronto, Windsor, Hamilton, and Lon- don, Previously he was in the employ of the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Strathroy, Port Colborne, Winni- peg, Sarnia and Windsor. Secretary of the Lions Club of Strat- ford, Mr. McCallum is also a veteran of the Great War. having enlisted in Winnipeg with an artillery unit. He served in France with the 59th Battery. Mr. and Mrs. McCallum have two chil- dren. TO-NIGHT - Lions Jamboree! HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS ON THE GRAND PRIZE? Friday, June 2nd, at 11 p.m. 31,00 DOMINION OF CANADA WAR BOND At ARENA GARDENS } | : | .

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