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Alexandria, Ont., Friday, June 14, 1940. $2.00 A YXA1 i VOL- XLVm—No. 24. Dollar Day Shopping KILLED IN PLANE CRASH Donations of Blankets Pine Grove Team and Wm. J. Major Re-Fleeted Was Most Satisfactory Liberal in Lochiel Maxville Still in Tie President of FiMs RED CROSS BRANCH REPORTS GREENFIELD AND DUNVÉGAN AD- ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN K. of C. TEN DOLLAR PRIZE IS STILL TO VANCE-GLENGARRY LOOP HALL, WEDNESDAY GENEROUS RESPONSE TO FRIDAY, JUNE 7th BE CLAIMED BY LUCKY TO HELP RED CROSS EVENING TICKET HOLDER f APPEAL PARIS—Allied “cannon” planes wreak new havoc on German tanks, The K. of C. Hall, Alexandria, was While we read of the very pitiful and help destroy 480; WSygand orders “no withdrawal” as poilus hold firmly on Greenfield got into the win column “The biggest trading Saturday I Have 200-mile front. by a close victory of 1—0 over Glen comfortably filled on Wednesday -experienced since coming to Alexand- distressing sights to be seen in Belgium and in France-women and children, LONDON—Military quarters eay situation on Somme front "pretty Sandfield on the letter’s grounds Tues- night, June 12th, 1940, thé occasion be- ria” was one of the expressions used ing the annual meeting of the Glen- old and young trudging the roads drag- good”; report Nazi dive-bombing pilots losing nerve; German bombers in day, June 4th. by a local merchant to describe the second air attack on England within 24 hours. S. MacDonald scored the winning garry Liberal Association. Practically success of Dollar Days held ging their household goods, carrying NEW YORK—Italian ships ordered off seas. goal on a pass from Lacombe during a every poll 'in the county of Glengarry here last week from Wednes- bundles and blankets, we in Lochiel, were cheered and encouraged by a scramble In front of goal. was represented and In addition, a num- day. Varying success was des- The game was well contested and ber from the county of Pescott which cribed by individual merchants scene which took place at the Town- SATURDAY, JUNE 8th ship Hall, Lochiel, on Saturday, June Interesting, and a fair crowd was in is included in the Provincial constitu- but one and all were united in favor- PARIS—Advance.detachments of German tanks break through Western attendance. ency, were also present. able comment on the results of the big 8th, when all roads In the Township flank of French line on upper Bresle River to depth of approximately 12 lead to the Township Hall. By these Neil MacLaughlin refereed. The chair was occupied by Mr. Wm. 4-day event which was sponsored by miles; High Command declares remainder of new Weygand line holding J. Major, President, who welcomed the many roads came the women, all carry the Alexandria. Chamber of Commerce. after strategic withdrawals designed to straighten line. Pine Grove Wins Third Straight members of the Association present Saturday was possibly the biggest ing blankets, not refugees, not evacu- LONDON—German planes raid coast for third successive night; R.A.F. Pine Grove continued - to roll along ees—but we more fortunate women of and gave a brief account of the events trading day but it was remarked that continues slashes at German lines and supplies behind lines. Changes in home to victory by winning their third of the past year as they have affected each day of bargain week brought its Glengarry, bringing LochlePs bit to- defence command announced. HON. N. McL_. ROGERS straight on their own grounds from the Association. quota of buyers, many of them from wards alleviating the suffering of the BERNE, Switzerland—Italian sources say Premier Mussolini will make Maxville 3—0 on Tuesday, June 4th. Minister of National Defence refugees of other countries. The Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. H. L. districts beyond, the immediate trad- speech, probably Monday, “offering peace or declaring war.” The game was postponed from Mon- Cheney, read the minutes of the last 'Many of the Convenors anticipated ing area. An Indication of the volume day because of rain. annual meeting and also presented our President’s appeal for blankets and of business is seen in the fact that SUNDAY, JUNE 9th Pine Grove held a margin of the the annual financial statement which some 13,000 tickets wëre issued' to the New Cold Storage Plant 65 blankets and 35 quilts were brought play In the first period, taking a two PARIS—Battle ftir France believed at crucial hour as Germans throw showed a substantial balance on hand merchants. In. Other sections of the Township goal lead on scores by Donald Mac- 1,800,000 men into enlarged assault from Argonne Forest to serai; French say to carry on the activities of the As- A heavy downpour of rain which set started itheir canvass (mmedlately after Sweyn and Dougald MacGUllvray, but Beady For Occupancy Argonne defenses firm, but .German advance unit reach about thirty-five sociation. in early Saturday evening interfered the meeting and it is expected that Maxville came back strong In the se- The new Cold Storage Plant on Main miles from Paris at two points In north and northwest; German losses called Regret was expressed by several at with plans for the big prize drawing this number will be materially In- cond, and though they did not score, street north was completed this week creased. tremendous; General .JPeygand, counselling French to “hold tight,” predicts the great loss the Association had suf- at 10 o’clock but apparently had no they made a real battle of It to the fered during the past year In the and Shepherd Bros, the owners, plan It Is expected that there will not be German effort must end soon, although he expects fighting to extend to adverse effect on shopping. Members end. Towards the close of the game, death of Mr. D. K. McLeod, Dunve- of the Committee held the drawing to throw the building open for public a home In Lochiel that will not answer Swiss border by todays German tank losses placed at 1,000 in four days. inspection on Saturday. Erection of the STOCKHOLM!—Hostilities reported ended between Germany and Nor- Dougald MhcGUllvray on a lone rush gan, a past President who died last one hour later and the $15, cash prize this call. If a canvasser does not call outsmarted the backs to chalk up the new plant was started about one month way in that country, but Government will continue fight against Nazis witn summer.. As a letter of sympathy had went to the holder of ticket number at your home, please phone central, third counter for his team. The lar- ago by the contractors, the Irvine Allies. already been sent to Mrs. McLeod and 6629. Among the large number who tell her you have your blanket and ar- ger, uneven playing field hampered Construction Co., and the building was LONDON—British planes in farflung raids behind lines and in Germany, family, the secretary was Instructed to witnessed the draw was the lucky hol- rangements will be made to call and get somewhat MaxvlUe’s short passing turned over to the owners this week, destruction of vast German oil and ammunition stores announced; more chil- inscribe in the minutes a reference der of the stub, Mr. Albert Quesnel ot It. Remember! you may be short a style. over to the owners this week . dren moved from London; King and Queen visit C.AB.F. to his death. Lochiel, Still unidentified is the hold- blanket next winter, but you still have . John MacMaster, Donald MacGilU- Of frame construction with Insul- MOSCOW—Italian and Russian ambassadors sent back to posts after Addresses were delivered by Dr. W. er of ticket number 1402 which was a roof over your heads, while our vray, Keith MacMaster and Dougald brick covering and a galvanized iron lapse of several months; Russia and Japan agree on Manchoukuo-Outer B. MacDiannid, Mj. P.; E. A. MacGilli- drawn on Thursday evening for the Allies In France who today are fight- MacGUllvray played fine games for roof the 70’ x 35” building is a hand- Mongolia border. vray, M.P.P., and J. D. MacRae, ex- $10. prize. ing so vialorously, are sharing their Pine Grove, while Munro, Gamble, some addition to the town’s busmess M.p. Each referred to the spectacular The Committee has set a time limit blankets and roofs with five million Carter .Gardner and Sporran turned places. Insulation is provided by 12 victory that the Liberal Party had of one month for claiming this prize. evacuees. MONDAY, JUNE l»th in three-star efforts for MaxvlUe. inches of shavings in walls and celling An enthusiastic and well-attended scored In the recent general election ROME—Italy tonight took the plunge into war at the side of Germany. Earl vUIeneuve officiated. with the floor consisting of eleven in- meeting hoard Mrs. McLeod, our Pre- and expressed confidence in the ef- Premier Mussolini made the announcement in a- bombastic speech before a ches of cement and two inches of cork sident speak of the urgent and ever- forts of the Government to aid the crowd of Fascists in Rome, at the same time pledging to honor the neutrality D unvegan and Lochiel Alexandria Erancli Red A 7 ü h. p. electric motor, water cooled increasing needs of the Red Cross So- Mother Country in its fight for exis- of neighboring countries. Dunvegan and Lochiel played to a tence. and four blower coils, thermostatically ciety, and we believe, there is not a OTTAWA—Defence Minister Norman McL.