The Huntingdon gleaner, 18 mars 1942, mercredi 18 mars 1942

[" EE Men must be taught as though you taught them not, Take all the swift advantage of the hour.SEVENTY-NINTH YEAR Beauharnois PTE.NORRIS GEORGE MCcIN- TYRE, R.C.A.S.C% son of Mrs.Agnes McIntyre, of Huntingdon, who enlisted in Montreal on December 10th, 1941.He was born in Huntingdon on May 9th, 1921.TH LA-C ROY M.McNICOL, R.C.A.F., son of Mrs.Eleanor McNicol, of St.Anicet.He enlisted in Montreal on August 9th, 1941.Born at St.Anicet on November 10th, 1918.THE LEADING ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN THE DISTRICT OF BEAUHARNOIS | HUNTINGDON, QUE., WEDNESDAY.MARCH 18th, 1942 PTE.EMILLIO LAPLANTE, Black Watch Regiment, son of Mr.and Mrs.John Laplante, of De- wittville, He enlisted at Montreal ou October 28th, 1941.Born at Orms- town on April 6th, 1922.0.5.DUNCAN BRUCE, son of Mr.and Mrs.F.K.Bruce, of Hunt- ingdon, who is serving in His Majesty's Navy.He was born in Hunt- ingdon on May 11th, 1919.Enlisted at Montreal in September 1941.Educated at Huntingdon High School PTE.CHARLES DOUGLAS, son of Mr.Jos.Douglas, of Ormstown, enlisted at Montreal on October 15th, 1941.Born at Rockburn on May 13th, 1917.Trained at Longueuil, Farmham and Huntingdon, LA-C CLARK KENNEDY HOR- SNELL, R.CAJF, only son of Mr and Mrs.George Horsnell, of Cha- teauguay Basin, Que.He was bom at Chateauguay on November 11th, 1920.P.O.R.B.ELLIS of Maxville, Ont, recently recelved his wings and commission at No.16 Service Flying Training School, Hagersville, Ont, He has been assigned the post of flying instructor and will soon commence the instructor's course.Fined $50 and Costs For Possessing Unstamped Tobacco A merchant from Huntingdon for having unstamped leaf tobacco in his possession.He was fined $50.and costs or one month in jail.The Tested\u2014Fire Brigade at The question of water at Chateau- New Water Rates Are Levied For Chateauguay Barracks Huntingdon Woollen Mills and give the interested parties all Warns Against Using River For Refuse And Other Garbage Dr.J.Armand Patenaude, Health ing garbage or Chateauguay River would be subject to a fine, The Health Unit has received many complaints during Chateauguay and | District Will Have Its C.P.C.Organization Citizens of Chateauguay and steps were taken at a meeting presided over jointly by Mayor H.C.Jupp of the town and Mayor Hec- The Soldiers\u2019 Club wishes to Men Stationed at Chateauguay Barracks Enjoy Their Club Club\u2014Comments From the Men The following letter from the E HUNTINGDON GLEANER District Youths Serving in His Majesty's + EIGHT PAGES F orces PTE, JOHN McGOWAN, son of Private and Mrs.Percy McGowan, of Athelstan, who is serving in the Canadian Army.He was bom in Montreal on April 17th, 1817, Training at Huntingdon.Butter Peg Will Remain Despite Raise Rumors The Wartime Prices and Trade County, who appeared before Judge ; .Unit officer for Chateauguay-Hunt- Chateauguay Village have decided Board, | tatement intended to in Magistrate's Court at Val- -\u2014_ .oard, in a statement inten | Loma n Ent pleaded guilty Question of Adequate Fire Protection in Huntingdon ingdon.Stated on Tuesday tant 20Y| to form a unit of the Civillan Pro- Department of National Defence Lauds Effort of allay \u201crumors\u201d that the board in- under Section 280 of the Excise Act Is Discussed by Town Council\u2014Hydrants Will be refuse on the tection Committee.Preliminary Huntingdonians in Establishing Such a Fine Soldiers\u2019 tended to Increase butter prices April 1 and exempt butter from the maximum prices regulations, said on Friday butter \"is under the price 1 fine was paid.When the seizure was made, the |guay Barracks, that of adequate information required in having this the past weeks from residents along tor Colpron of the village.Louis G.|acknowledge, with thanks, the|Department of National De- |celling and will remain there.\u201d ' unt- by- Chateauguay street in this respect.; : .\u2019 , N - merchant, had 160 pounds of un- fre protection ihe oo ar.a robles of letters Commenting on the garbage sit.Smith and Councillor Edgar Hebert following donations: 2 lente, Ottawa, should prove very There ts no foundation In fact Fo investigation \"and prosecution time Prices and Trade Board, were Trade Board from citizens who are ugtio, Dr.Patenaude sald that a were named as joint chief wardens A Chend.Ya ley field $200 gran wo A our for either of these rumors,\u201d the was made by the Huntingdon de.|among the most important items supplied by town water but reside decision will have to be taken and wardens will be enrolled and pics Margaret Macfarlane 1.00 money and effort to this project.statement sald.tachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Corporal Henry D'Aoust and Constable C.A.Belle- feuille.Employees of The Montreal Cottons discussed at the adjourned meeting of the Huntingdon Town Council on Monday evening.In regards to the request made by the military officials of the more than 1,500,000 gallons per month and that they would have to make some alterations in the price 1,000,000-mark, the federal government will have to pay 30c.; for the second 100,000 the rate would be outside the town limits, were also acknowledged by the town council.Mrs.Agnes Hamilton claimed $10, from the town for damages to her home when a sewer burst at the Red Cross Society.The following accounts were ordered paid:\u2014 Payroll, $99.64; Frank Allard, $22.75; Imperial Oil Laberge Bros., $128.23; Herve Soucy, $3.20; Canada Iron Foundries, $41.79.year in Huntingdon in regards to its collection and disposal.This measure is necessary to prevent diseases.Appreciate Victory Loan Organizers trained at weekly meetings.A large number of residents attended the meeting.Is Welcomed Valleyfield Cannot The Hinchinbrooke Council $10.00 monthly, for 10 months.The Soldiers\u2019 Club has just completed the first month of its existence.During that time the about $12.00 and as this Is made up of five and ten cent sales, It shows a good patronage.The but to give the soldier as much as possible.Ottawa, Canada, March 4th, 1942 Mr.George Dixon, President, Soldiers\u2019 Club, O'Connor Bullding, has been received at the office of the Director of Auxiliary Services and an editorial in that This splendid effort of the local committee, is an indication of what can be done when the Maximum butter prices were fixed during the winter of 1940-41, the order being revoked last May 1.Since Inst October prices have been subject to prices in effect during the basic period September 15-October d Gi Onateauguay Barracks at the meet- former Or Chatesuguay Siret and 0 ° M M e average daily attendance has Huntingdon, P.Q.ost | g of the council on ay.pe - been about one hundred andiDear Mr.Dixon, \u2014 1 last.3 Bon S ven March 2nd, the members explained ledged receipt of a letter from the rganizers ayor ajor fifty.The average dally receipls| A copy of \u201cThe Huntingdon - that they would not guarantee Huntingdon Branch of the Canadian at the sandwich bar have been |Gleaner\u201d dated February 25th Butter Shows per 100,000-gallons consumed over Limited, $35.20: Huntingdon Mills ° B h C il margin of profit is very small, publication dealing with the Sol- | Cotton Plant [5 ios pemern So lpi sf, mince 202 Co-operation [By the Council |i ss, irsenvive pum of der Eu ai Hundinsion < Decrease In February Employees Subscribe ore oeme would oe E Si Thank Citizens For Their Collect Taxes on Govt.| Cy , people of a community are for- .: .13 nate enou possess $63,000 to Victory Loan|basic rate for water at Chateau- vans : i1sters Loyal Support Owned Buildings M.Lavallée of energetic Band efficient lead- Cheese Production As their contribution to the Second Victory Loan, the employees of \u2018The Montreal Cottons Limited subscribed $63,000.To stimulate sales, the Company offered ten $50.00 bonds to those of its employees who subscribed to the loan.These honds were duly drawn on Monday by one of the canvassers in the presence of them all and the fortunate employees who each received one 850.00 bond were the following: \u2014 Fred Cooper, Paul Emile Auger, James Atkins, Carmen Morin, Charlemagne Poirier, Harry Stretch, Robert Leboeuf, Zotique Pilon, W.A.Walsh, Mme.Armand Gibeault.The Company had also offered War Savings Certificates to the canvassers who reached a certain objective and certificates to the value of $300.were divided equally among fifteen canvassers, twelve other canvassers receiving a $5.00 rertificate each.guay Barracks is $4,000.and this is up to 1,000,000 gallons per month, While discussing the water question, Ald.J.E.Barrett.chairman of the water committee, made it clear that although Huntingdon now possessed a modern filtration system this was no indication that water should not be conserved.Three pumps cannot meet the ordinary demand and the fourth has to be put in operation regularly.Commenting on the poor water pressure at the time of the Riel fire, when two children died, Ald.Barrett said that the fire hose had been connected to a two-inch main, This accounted for the poor water pressure.As a result of this serious tragedy, the chairman of the fire committee, Ald.R.E.McWhinnie, informed the counci] that all fire hydrants should be tested in the town.In this manner, the firemen will know the amount of water pressure to be expected in each section Entertain The Soldiers W.N.Dunlop, Widely Known at Ormstown, Master of Ceremonies \u201cThe Evans Sisters,\u201d Verna and Dorothy are favourably and well-known entertainers to Hun- tingdonians.These two accomplished musicians were responsible for the presentation of another fine varied programme of entertainment for the soldiers of Chateauguay Barracks.The Evans Sisters were at the Hun- tingdon Chateau for a summer, and when here made a great Mr.Ken Davis and his associated Victory Loan organizers made a special call upon the Gleaner before winding up the loan business last week.The call was made for the expressed purpose of extending a word of thanks to The Gleaner for its valued news and advertising service accorded the Victory Loan.In expressing their thanks in behalf of the Victory Loan campaign they coupled with it words of appreciation for the 36 local business firms that paid for special Victory Loan : advertisements that appeared in The Gleaner on February 19.This support accorded by local business firms meant much more to the success of this Victory Loan drive in Huntingdon than perhaps many of the advertisers really believe themselves; was the thought expressed by Mr.Davis.Seldom does it hap- The members of the Valleyfield Council welcomed their newly elected Magistrate at the regular meeting of the Valleyfield Council on Wednesday evening.A large number of ratepayers filled the counci room to capacity to hear the remarks of Mayor Louis VI Major.Mayor Major pointed out that he hoped to incorporate a policy of economy in all departments and everywhere it will be possible to do so.\u201cI do not wish to make any changes without sound reasons; it is not my intention to break things and I hope to work harmoniously with all the members of the council.T do not hold grudges against my opponents in the last electoral cam- palgns and I am prepared to forget the past and think only of the future.\u201d Pro-mayor Delphis Gagnier welcomed the new mayor.Other alder.Made Warden Huntingdon Replaces Coun.H.Caza, Of St.Anicet\u2014County Delegates Chosen Councillor Moise Lavallée.mayor of the Township of Hemmingford, was appointed warden for ular quarterly meeting of the Hunt- ingdon County Council on Wednesday.He will replace Councillor Hidala Caza, whose term of office has expired.Councillor J.J.Tanna- appointed pro- ensuing three manchester, was warden for the |ership and a proper spirit of self sacrifice.The value of an institution such as that operated at Hun- tingdon cannot be estimated in dollars and cents and its Influence in the maintenance of morale Is of the highest possible value.Thank you, Sir, as President of this Soldiers\u2019 Club.The Directorate of Auxiliary Services extends sincere thanks for the efforts of the people of the town hill, mayor of the Township of God- , of Huntingdon to provide relax- jation and recreation for the men the of the fighting services situated county of Huntingdon at the reg- iin your district.Yours very truly, Lt.-Colonel Cairns, for (E.A.Deacon) Colonel, Director of Aux- illary Services.However, the real test and fin- Reached Total 778,571 \u2014 Increase of 10809, The Provincial Bureau of Statistics, Agricultural Division, issued on Saturday ite monthly bulletin on the production of butter and cheese in the Province.Butter and Cheese Production In February 1942 (corresponding figures for 1941 given within brackets) the butter production amounted to 457.859 (721,666) pounds, showing a decrease of 366%.The cheese production has reached a total of TI8571 (65,972) pounds, showing an Increase of 1080.2%,.as compared with the co- responding month in 1941.DAiring the first two months of the year 1942, the total production of butter amounted to 1,240662 (2,- 201,778) pounds, showing a decreass In its early announcements to .pen that representatives\u2019 of organ- men present at this session includ- al judgment comes from the the workers, the Company had ol ue Od day fire brigade will many friends.izations, or drives, ever express a |ed Mérel Laberge, J.O.Leblanc, months, The retiring warden, Coun.al selves and this is what [of 437%.The cumulative cheese especially stressed the fact that the|pe f 5 d at a ti On Friday evening these sis- word of thanks for publicity or co- Henri Latour, Louis Quévillon and Caza, thanked the members 0 some of them say: production has reached 19673568 e formed at the Huntingdon ters, who conduct a dancing Adrien Lebeuf.In his words of board for their untiring co-opera- Pie.Gordon Purcell (Halifax) |\u2018222849) pounds and is 7828% campaign was not to interfere with regular war savings and its scheme of assistance for those of its em- Woollen Mills, it was disclosed at this session.This firm invited the Huntingdon volunteer fire-fighters school in Montreal, were accompanied by a troupe of artists thereby making it possible to operative advertising accorded.Consequently.we admit we are vane enough to say we appreciate the thanks, Mayor Major stated that he hoped all the members would show to cooperate 50 tion during his term of office.The secretary was authorized to purchase the required quantity of \u2014 \u201cTakes the monotony out of a small town.\u201d Pte.Richard Jacocks (New ahead that of the year 1041.During the month of February 1942.206 factories produced hutter, ployees who wished to buy Vietory|to take part in the drills which kind expressions of thought.We their willingness Bon ; y present an entertainment of var- ; that the city of Vallevfield could be coal for the County Building and Le - 1136 factories roduced cheese, ds was drawn up with the pur- would be held regularly.The coun- lety, that caught the fancy of take pleasure in extending the kind whet ed el pe the Regi Office.The county Haven, Conn,)\u2014\"In American nl 3 ined facto A pose of giving encouragement to the sale of War Savings Certificates as well as the bonds.How successful was this scheme was proved by the fact that, in addition to the $63,000 subscribed for the New Victory Bonds, no fewer than 666 em- nloyees signified their willingness to subscribe for War Savings Certificates either by beginning to con- \u2018ribute or by increasing the con- cil accepted this invitation.The volunteer firemen will be remunerated for these drills by the Hunt- ingdon Woollen Mills at the usual rates.A letter was read from the War.,time Prices and Trade Board in regards to the new water by-law which came into force in Hunting- don on January lst, 1942.The sec- retary-treasurer was authorized to «ribution they already make.comply with the wishes of the Board One Milk Delivery Per Day Permitted in This Province Order Issued by Quebec Dairy Commission Effective as of March 15th\u2014Few Exceptions\u2014 Order in Force Presumably For the Duration One milk delivery per day only will be permitted in the province of Quebec commencing from the 15th of this month, in virtue of an other dealers, as well as to milk dealers, cooperative societies, cooperative syndicates and milk distributors.\u201d the soldiers.The Master of Ceremonies was none other than another old friend of long standing in the Chateauguay Valley, Mr.W.N.Dunlop, general manager of the S.P.C.A., Montreal, who (Continued on page 5) thoughts to our many advertisers who are equally deserving of receiving the same compliment, We fully believe our advertisers, like The Gleaner, feel they were but performing a national duty in supporting this Victory Loan drive in such a manner.ratepayers to attend all the meetings so that they would be aware of the work being done by their representatives.The city clerk read a letter from the Provincial Transport Company (Continued on page 5) TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THIS ONE en 73 delegates for the next year are Warden Moise Lavallée, Councillors Faille and Crutchfield.Letters from the Department of Agriculture referring to the Beaver and Spring Creek water courses and the St.Louis Discharge were read and filled.The Warden and the sec- retary-treasurer were authorized to sign, with the Minister of Agriculture, all documents in connection (Continued on page 5) Autopsy Ordered In Beauharnois Woman's Death An autopsy will he performed by medico-legal experts on the body of Miss Denise Guay, also known as Denise Blais, 26, of Beauharnois, Que,, who died at the Woman's Genera] Hospital on Monday of unknown causes.Police report that she was taken to the hospital from 4080 Colonial avenue, Montreal, on Saturday.ese, It's Okie Dokie.\u201d Pte.George Herteleer (Brussels, Belglum)\u2014 \u201cWhen I get homesick for my people, who are in prison camps in Belgium, I like to get away from the barracks, and the Club makes a grand place to come.\u201d Pte.J.Levick, (Glasgow Scotland)\u2014 \u201cIn my twenty-four months experience in the Army, (Continued on page 5) Nine butter and cheese.Storage Stocks of butter and cheese In storage on March 1st, 1942, in the Province of Quebec, amounted respectively to 7,320,387 and 6,876,602 pounds, while the grand total storage stocks In Canada reached 20,482,210 lbs.for the butter and 18,184,055 lbs.for the cheese.| Properties Are Sold For Taxes in Huntingdon County Five Ratepayers Affect Settlement Previous to Date Of Sale\u2014Properties Sold Are Situated in St.Anicet, Elgin and Dundee\u2014Seven Were Sold in 1941 Nine properties changed hands at the annual sale of land for taxes which took place at the County Building, Huntingdon, on Thursday formerly owned by Thomas Wood Estate, adjudged to Albert H.Fraser for $104.28.Elgin Commission, vnich sapoñre in the denn presente Jules Cote.and Maple Syrup morning.These properties are sit-| Lot.no 900, in the second range, Quebec Official Gazette of Satur-|Glibert MacMillan, members of the Ceiling Exists, usted in 8.Anicet, Elgin and Dunc owned by the Estate of Peter Gal.day's date.The order affects the Commission, and there is a nota- Ottawa Warns dee.tr James oY ar ott, presided lagher, adjudged a Clarence R.whole province.There is no time limit stipulated, hence the order stands untll rescinded, and presumably it is for the duration of the war, \u2018There is an exception made for hospitals, charitable institutions, military camps, training centres, aviation schools, steamship and railway companies, and, moreover, In cases where a milkman does not ous Sunday delivery he is al- mak on Sa ¢ two deliveries y8.There is also a restriction as regards caps on milk and cream bottles, it being stipulated that \u201cbottles uged for the sale of milk and cream will be closed only with the ordinary cap, and the use of any [small quantities, but the difficul- ni por CT PE RE Me RE same ares : t S > oR * nce RE : $70.54; the north of lot no.tion certificates.sito pra .cap is prohibited, This|ties as to supply in regard to him, The last civilian passenger car to be built percent of the plant\u2019s capacity has been turned| \u2018Because maple syrup is & manu-|8s9, in the first , formerly| Seven properties were sold in thiit-\"