33 Tue Stratrorp Mirror Published Weekly by the Stratford Mirror Press, 123 Ontario St. BENSON JOHNSTON, Publisher DAVID RAE, Manager Vol. 24 Circulation 4,200 STRATFORD, MAY 3, 1946 3 No. 17° HON. LEOPOLD MACAULAY, K.C. Hon. Leopold Macaulay, K.C., of To- ronto, is the new president of the Ontario Division of Red Cross. He was president of the Toronto branch of the society during the last two years. ° Red Cross Launches Membership Drive Out of the strife and turmoil, the suffering and misery that has mark- ed the history of this century, has risen an organization dedicated to the task of succouring helpless humanity. The Red Cross, an or- ganization which knows neither creed nor color but recognizes only human need, is today an immeasur- able force for peace and the only hope of hundreds of thousands of war's helpless victims. So gigantic is its task, so wide and varied its program, that only through a large and ever-growing member- ship can its work be carried on. To belong to Red Cross is to be a mem- ber of an international body embrac- ing all humanity. Throughhout the war years the greater part of this community con- tributed to Red Cross work. The peace-time task of the society is just as important, just as vital, as the work it did in war. There will be no Red Cross drive for funds this year. Your continued membership is all that is asked. The minimum fee is one dollar and memberships can be obtained at any bank in Stratford or at the Red Cross rooms, 26 Ontario street. GOVERNMENT FORMS CONSTANT HEADACHE In recent years the multitudinous forms and questionnaires sent out by the various governments in Canada for business men to answer, have become a favourite topic for the}: humorist. But to the small business operator, struggling to maintain pro- duction in the face of shortages of supply and lack of trained help, they have long since ceased to be even slightly funny. The irony of it is that so many of them request virtually the same in- formation, but twisted around just enough to make it necessary to work it all out anew. Surely one govern- ment agency could gather all the necessary information and distribute it to the interested bureas, without forever requiring the harrassed bus- inessmen to "Complete, Sign and Return." Collegiate Play (By Jim Wood) Weeks of preparation, and hard work have paid dividends for the High School and the cast of "The Dumbell', being staged this week at the Collegiate auditorium. Capacity crowds have attended for the last three nights and tonight promises to be the biggest of the four-night stand. Enthusiastic comments are being heard all around town, amply justifying early claims that this year's production was "the best yet'. Harold Tuthill does an admirable job in the leading role as "Oswald Milksap", the trembling hero of the piece who just seems to be able to smell out trouble. Judith Wells is his trusting wife, "Lona". Her suspic- ious friend and next-door neighbour, "Kitten Aiken', is played by Ruth Henkendorf, who rules her hen- pecked husband "Slim" (John Walk- er) with an iron hand. The plot becomes _ increasingly complicated when "Fred Flake" A Big Success | (Ray Frost) Oswald's employer, ar- rives with his wee wifey "Bubbles", |played by Ruth Gruber. "Dynamite | Jones" (Jim Wood) the rough and /ready kidnapper, with his beautiful 'victim, "Meta Doll'(Pat Dunbar) bid 'fair to wreck forever Oswald's hap- py home, but "Della Doll', Meta's aunt, appears on the scene at the last minute and clears up the whole situation. This is the type of "escape" en- tertainment that is good treatment for what ails you. Guaranteed to produce a continuous flow of hearty laughter, it should not be missed by any one with any love for things theatrical. Much praise is due Mr. Newton O'Leary, director and pro- ducer of the play, and also to his competent staff. Miss Stortz, Mr. Walter and Mr. Gibbings assisted Mr. O'Leary, while the stage chores were managed by Jim Wood, Rod- ney Brimblecombe and Bob Moore. Ron Capper handled the sound ap- paratus. Yo Yo Contest Finals The tricky art of Yo Yo spinning has had a burst of popularity lately, largely due to the efforts of Mike Blanchard, Canadian Yo Yo cham- pion, who has been conducting a series of competitions on the stage of the Classic theatre and spending his spare time coaching the boys and girls in the finer points of the art. The climax will come tomorrow afternoon when the best performers in the city will compete for hand- some shields denoting city cham- pionships. Last Saturday the girls demon- strated that Yo Yo spinning was not an exclusively masculine accom- plishment, with Helen Green, of 264 John street, who attends Avon At Classic Tomorrow sschool, winning the contest reserved for young ladies. Jack Ross, 201 Al- bert street, took the honours in the boys' group. In the previous week's affair Harry Tsaltus, Hamlet School, won the prize, a handsome sweater. With the championships at stake tomorrow, both boys and girls will be out to do their best and the re- sultant show should be well worth watching. A doctor had an urgent phone call from a gentleman, saying his small son had swallowed his fountain pen. "All right, I'll come at once," the doctor assured him. "What are you doing in the meantime?" "Using a pencil." 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Jaycees Elect New Officers The Stratford Junior Chamber of Commerce held its first annual meeting and election of officers and committee chairmen at a dinner meeting in the Y.M.C.A. on Wednes- day evening. A new slate of officers was presented by Ken Fiebig, chair- man of the nominating committee, and seconded by Emmerson Kalb- fliesch. It was accepted unanimous~ ly by the members of the chamber. Following is the list of officers for the 1946-47 season; Immediate Past President, Charles Hall; Presi- dent, Elmer Amsbury; First vice- president, Bernie Galbraith; Second Vice-President, Kenneth; Fiebig Sec- retary, Carl Bennewitz; Assistant Secretary and Treasurer, Howard Fitzgerald. The committee chairmen are as fol- lows: Social and Reception, Gar Free; Attendance and Members, Frank Peer; Projects, Ken Fiebig; Program, Bernie Galbraith; Pub- licity, Dave Rae. : The early part of the meeting was devoted to business. Reports were presented on the activities and pro- gress of the club during its first season and the thanks of the group for the splendid work of the retiring officers was expressed. th Ms At least six members have indicat- ed their intention of going to the Region V convention, to be held in St. Catharines on May 10 to 12, in- clusive. Any other members con- templating taking in the big doings are urged to make arrangements immediately. ; At the conclusion of the business meeting the members retired to the Duck room, where a social hour was greatly enjoyed.