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Page Eight THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 23rd, 1944 < Blitz Cat Deserts Sea for Sleuth "Blitzie", feline habitue of Liverpool's clocks; scarred veteran of Luftwaffe bombings and ship's deserter is pictured above with her new-found master, Sergeant H. W. Bailey of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Investigation Department at Saint John, N.B. "Blitzie" has had a remarkable career which commenced in her kittenish, Old Country days. For some unknown reason the dock-bred cats of Liverpool used to run for the ships when bombs started falling. "Blitzie" joined the mad, furry scramble one night, but didn't quite make it,-- a flying piece of shrapnel struck her and next morning seamen found her lyin^- on the wharf. They took her to tho 3hip'o doctor v ' i extracted the shrapnel and ,... -. ,3 v,c woulld> ThR crew the cat and shs accom- panied them on a voyage Canada where she promptly deserted. She later turned up in the C.P.R.'s maritime dock police office where Sergeant Bailey found her comfortably asleep in his chair. Her sea-faring days over, "Blitzie" is now doing her share of police work, for according to Sgt. Bailey, the cat guards his tobacco pouch and other belongings when he is out of the office and won't let anyone touch them. The two have become such fast friends that whenever the Sergeant travels between maritime ports and Montreal he takes "Blitzie" along in a specially-built crate. Sejt. Bailey has been with the Canadian Pacific since 1911 when he commenced service as a constable, earning- his promotion to sergeant in 1917. Only half the pre-war quantity of matches is produced in Great Britain, and they usually go to registered customers. Keep your mind open to new ideas and suggestions. There is no better way to make yourself valuable to your firm or to make yourself more money. Soils in the Canadian Northwest vary tremendously and it is felt that probably evaluation of soils is the most important potential agricul-cultural development, climate not being such an important foctor.--Dr. E. S. Archibald. Digging a well is about the only business where vou besin at the ton j COLBORNE j WOMEN'S INSTITUTE j The March meeting of the Colborne l Women's Institute was held in the j Council Chamber, Colborne. with the j President, Mrs. F. Armstrong in the chair, and an attendance of twelve members. The roll call was answered j by a rule for health. Correspondence was read and bills presnted and passed. After a short discusion it was j ried that a donation of $10.00 be given j to the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Can-1 adian Legion, $10.00 to the General I Red Cross fund and $5.00 to our local Red Cross Branch, j Reports of committees were as Sunshine--2 boxes sent out. Quilts--2 completed during month. Knitting--2 turtle-neck sweaters, 1 pr. gloves, 6 pr. mitts, 1 pr. seamen's socks, 37 pr. short socks, 1 helmet. War work--16 personal bags, for the Red Cross. It was moved and carried, That Mrs. McAdam and Mrs. G. MacGregor act as nominating committee for the election of officers next month. Mrs D. Hetherington was in charge of the program. Topic, Health. A contest in which ail took part. Mrs. Hetherington gave a list of ordinary ailments and 'simple remedies for same, with suggestions welcomed from any member. Mrs. MacGregor and Mrs. Mackie presented a short skit which was enjoyed by all. Just before lunch, Mrs. G. McDonald read a short address expressing the regret of the members at the departure of Mrs. Miller from Colborne, also appreciation of the willingness with which she carried on her share of the work of the organization. She was for several years press reporter and for the past year convner of knitting for the Red Cross. Mrs. Miller was then presented with a small gift for which she thanked the members very warmly. Mrs. Miller is moving to Cobourg in the near future. Lunch was served by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Waite. Mrs. G. McCracken was hostess. "Country News" Radio Station CKCL We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been made with Radio Station CKCL (580) on your dial) Toronto, to broadcast the program "Country News" each Wednesday evening at 7.15. All poultry below Grade B is unprofitable, state' . Canadian poultry^ authorities. When is a Dollar Not a Dollar? When if won't buy a dollar's worth of goods! For instance, compared to present-day standards,, qour dollar of the lost warwas worth, nota dollar"^-. ..but sometimes less than(soJ).. Housewives, who went marketing in 1917, had to part with fir a four-pound jar of jam which you buy to-day for Q^?... Dad's winter underwear set him back ^^theiLas compared to the v^^^ he could buy itfor to-day. You geta lot more for your money NOW § j ...because price ceilings and fltheranti-inflationary measures have kept the value of your dollar HIGH! Thofs why it will pau you to see thot selfish spending never undermines price control in Canada. Remember you protect uour dollar's worth when you use your money wisely when you pay off debts ^ ... refuse to buy needless luxuries... give black markets a wide berth .. and don't hoard goods. I promise to give my support to keeping the cost of living down. I will buy only what I need. I will observe the ceiling whether buying or selling goods or services. I will pay off old debts, save for the future, invest in Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates. And I will support taxes which help lower the cost of living. LOCAL RENTS APPRAISED Mr. A. E. Murcoch, Rental Appraiser and Rental Officer of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, Oshawa, called at this office this week. Mr Murdoch was appraising applications made by loci residents for fixations of rents. He asked the co-operation of Tlu Express in assisting the Administration in making landlords and tenants familiar with the rental problems. Landlords statement forms knowr as RC-40 are required to be filed witl the nearest Rental Office and supplies of these will be mailed from Oshawa Peterboro or Beleville offices on request. It is imperative these be filec as tenants are entitled to the landlord's statement as to the fixed rent Applications for new housing accommodation including fixed rentals where increased facilities or more accommodation, etc. is required should be filed and will finally be appraised. The Rental Regulations do not apply to farm lands used solely for agricultural purposes or rents thai are lesst than $100.00 per year. Registered notices to vacate single family or multiple family units are required since January 6th, 1944, while shared, accommodation is under the law of the Province, viz.---30 days notice for monthly tenancy, and 7 days notice for weekly tenants. PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES Four teachers from Peterborough Normal School are visiting the Public School this week. Miss Rutherford is teaching first room, Miss Campbell second room, Miss Morton third room, and Miss McNally fourth room. They are all doing an exceptionally good job. Pupils wishing to get out on farm leave at Easter must first try the exams., about^Easter. If these exams, are passed, the pupil will be allowed to get out providing, on their return to school in the fall, they have a slip of paper, signed by their employer, saying they have been working on the farm for at least so many months. The topic on the "New Horizon" radio programme last Wednesday was about Japan and their feeling of superiority* It started 100 years ago when no one was allowed on Japanese soil. First room got the cup for War Savings this week. The amount was down from what it was last year al this time. LETTERS FROM SAILORS From G. A. Kemp Cornwallis, March 9, 1944 Dear Miss Padginton. Just a few lines to thank you for the papers. I want you to know I appreciate your kindness very much. The course here takes ten weeks. If one passes on all he is considered a trained Ordinary Seaman. I have passed all mine and still have one week of Manual and one of Tenders to go. On Tenders, if a fellow is lucky, he may to go to Boston or some other city in the U. S. On the other hand, if. he is unlucky, he will go on H.M. C. S. Sagenuay. Since this ship had her stern blown off it stands at anchor out in the bay. I suppose most people have read of her history. She was quite a fighter in her time. is about like spring down here most of the time, at least it is not so cold as Ontario. They have an artificial ice rink opening here to-morrow night. It is about ten times as large Colborne rink. They are also building a theatre. This will be a fine place to live when they get it finished. Thanks again for the papers. Cheerio for now. A. G. Kemp. rom J. N. Bell Cornwallis, March 14, 1944 sar Miss Padginton : For some time now I have been reiving the Colborne papers. I am ill not certain who is sending them, it have decided it must be you. If 1, I wish to thank you. Please keep em coming as it is nice to get the I like it fine here, alothough the imate is much different than in good d Ontario. Thanking you once again, will close As ever, J. N. Bell. EAL ESTATE RANSFERS The following real estate sales have cently been made by S. S. Robinson, eal Estate Agent, Colborne. Sandy Wilson farm, Haldimand, to illiam Tugwell, Toronto. Tugwell property, Haldimand, to ling Broomfield, Vernonville. Mrs. M. Mutton property, Cramahe, Roy Samis, Colborne. John Barlow house, Church Street, Mrs. Alex. Mackie jr. Chas. Connolly farm, Haldimand, Capt. Harding, Toronto. Buy more War Savings Stamps ! J&ep float, PcSti lUkeifyA/ Published by THE BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) inflation represents fot all the people of the Nation. ^JjAnT/O 1 London's Lord Mayor Broadcasts Overseas Sir Frank Newton-Smith, Lord Mayor of London, at the British Broadcasting Corporation's overseas microphone. A new Lord Mayor of London is installed by custom each year. Sir Frank Newson-Smith, who is sixty-four, has closely identified himself with the National Savings campaign. He also takes a deep interest in the people, not only in London, but in other parts of the country, who have suffered through air raids, and has presented many cheques from the Lord Mayor of London's Distress Fund. The present Lord Mayor is a member of the Honourable Artillery Company. He was formerly a Master of the Turners Company, one of the Ancient City Livery Companies; and, as a member of the Stock Exchange for forty-three years, has been adviser to the University of Oxford in its investments. Sir Frank and Lady NeWon-Smith have two daughters, both married, and two sons--one of the latter serving as an officer in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, the other a Captain in the Royal Artillery. --BBC photograph. Irving Berlin, famous American song-writer, talking in the British Broadcasting Corporation Forces program "The World Goes By." He came to Britain to present his stage spectacle "This is the Army." Extracts from it, including songs sung by Berlin himself, were also broadcast in BBC programs.--BBC photograph. McCracken& McFadyen AMBULANCE SERVICE and E. 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