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Nanaimo Daily News from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada • 6

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NANAIMO DAILY FREE PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1941. OQ9 6. BRIEF BOXLA TEAMS Wednesday f2) WEDNESDAY SPECIALS dinner at HAVE WORKOUTS nflAHnincy SLl Liza I'lonevi 69-U Full course Cafe, 35c Prisoner of War VANCOUVER (CP) William M. Granger, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs.

James Granger, Vancouver, was taken prisoner of war while serving as chief wireless operator on a merchant liner, according to a cable received today by his parents. Granger left here in May, 1938, for London to join the Brit-jsa Marconi service. IVIUl 1 1 1 1 SPECIALS IN MEN'S WEAR Four-team League In Sight; To Have Gala Opening Night Tuesday, June 3 Summer Combs. Howe's Men's Shop, 35 Comra l. Anyone in Nanaimo or district holding Board of Trade Mate or Master passenger certificates please apply O.

Box 115, Nanaimo, B.C. 36-tf Glengarry Sport Coats. Howe's. Boys' Sport Shirts 69c ea. Boys' Picture Prints in gay all-over patterns.

Sizes 13'2, 14, I412 ony. Dress Shirts Clear-up of oddments In Broadcloth Dress Shirts; neat attached collar styles; broken sizes 14i to 16i. 7Qfy To clear Work Shirts Lighter weight Work Shirts in tough wearing drills. Large full cut roomy Shirts in colors of blue, khaki and navy. Sizes 144 to 18.

7Qr Priced at I Spencers Braves and Nanaimo Sleeveless athletic style In no-button Combinations, short knee length; white or natural Balbriggan and Whte Mesh Knit. Sizes 36 to 42. "JQ Bakeries (new senior entry In this ean's box la breezed through a stiff pre-soason workout I WW FILMS USED TO AID DRIVE Per suit last night at the Civic Arena, in Save 25 on your cleaning by using Paisley Cash Carry Service. 45-ti 'reparation for their opening battle ext Tuesday evening- Recruiting rally to be held at the HOME FURNISHINGS Carpet Sweepers Braided Mats Both teams showed plenty of anadian Legion hall Wednesday FORVARLOAtlfc speed and nifty stickhandling as night will be addressed by two hey went through th' -r nocon Champion Carpet Sweepers, all metal case, finished in sand with brown trim, rubber. principal speakers.

It is being arranged by the Civilian Recruiting Window Shades Finely woven cloth, mounted on good strong rollers, in colors of cream, sand or green. Size 3 ft. wide by 6 ft. "7Cg long. Special the current season's first practice Imperial Oval Braided Rugs suitable for bath rooms or in front of wash basin.

Size 18 by 30 Inches. CM 1 fl Special at I I committee set up as a result of Capt. bumper all around and good on the Arena floor. Indians took the newly conditioned floor first. 53.25 heavy brush.

Special at last night, turning in a full hour's Sport Shirts 69c ea. Cirls' plain shades with full button front. Colors of maroon, blue, greenj grey, brown. Sizes 34 to 40. White Skirts $1.49 tillable Flannel Skirts with box pleats front and back.

Sizes 14 to 20. S. II. Okell's recent visit up-Island. Members of the city council have been invited to chore featured by smooth passins ind snooting, interspersed with Guaranteed Batteries, Paulson'6.

22-tf SfAPLE AND FABRIC SPECIALS REMNANTS, silk, wool, cotton and rayon ALL HALF PRICE ASSORTED PRINTED SILK, 38 inches wide, yard 50c DRESS CREPES, in plain colors, 38 inches wide, yard 1 65c Sharkskin Youth's Slacks. Howe's, me hefty checking. Coach Eddie Brown, who will again mentor the Braves, predicted that his city titleholders will successfully defend their trophy against all comers again this year, Major Ney, Veteran of. Great War, Asks Support For Recruiting Drive and Loan PATRIOTIC PROGRAM Special Victory Loan presentation was made at- the Capitol Theatre yesterday evening before a packed auditorium. Features on the stage was the Lincoln and Wel-land Regimental band, which played three martial selections under Sgt.

Kiddell, by permission of Lt. Col. C. A. Muir.

Major R. O. Ney, veteran of -the Great War, was speaker on the Whist, A.O.F. Hall, tonight. lt.

ROLLER TOWELLING, a strong English make, yard 29c 50c Filmers; Printers Stationers, lm Indians' will depend largely on Tooke's Sport Shirts. Howe's the same stars as last year, with the White brothers, Don, Doug and 49c 43c 25c 4 W. 11 HAND TOWELS, white with colored plaids, pair LARCE WHITE TOWELS, with colored borders, each ASSORTED SAMPLES, ideal for cushion tops, each CURTAIN NETTS, white 'and colored, yard SPECIALS IN BOYS' WEAR Willie, together with Peter Good, "Spitfire" dance under auspices "Steamboat" Len Point, Ralph of Col. Raymond Collishaw Chap Maughrn and Charlie Williams on ter I.O.D.E. tonight at Oddfellows' occasion, emphasizing the need for the first string.

Eddie also inferred i ANDERSON and 4 Commercial Street Hal, 9-12 midnight. Tiekets 35c. Paramount Orchestra. lt. that he is planning to sign up some raising of the Victory Loan funds.

During the last year he enlisted in the Imperial Army at the age of 15 of last year's junior stars to round out his lineup. Balbriggan Combs. Cotton Jerseys Penman's light weight Sum- Lightweight Cotton Jerseys in mer nea fine gtrioe colors. A fine gar- William Adam, Sabiston street, celebrated his 81st birthday day. He has been a resident of Nanaimo for the "past 50 years.

years, and rose to the command of a company, being seriously wounded toward he end of the Overalls Blue Denim Pant Overalls in two sizes only, 26 and 28 waist. Wide bottoms, i No phone or exchanges. Priced to clear Wednesday, per llQf pair wWU sleeveless. 4 no-button style ment fpr play wear; good He first came-ao Canada in 1925, Special Breakfast 20c; lunch, dinner, 30c up; chow mein all hours. Barry's Cafe.

99-lm. since which time he has visited all with short legs. Colors whita and natural. Sizes 24 to 32. AQr Priced at 'wearing jersey knit.

24 to 32. 39c Special at hirts. Howe's. London Sport round the world, but still declares that "he has yet to find a better place than thisj" Nanaimo Bakery, who are replacing the Fletcher entry, have lined up several former Fletcher stalwarts, notably Barney Ross, Jimmy Perry, Allan Watson and Doug Good. The Bakers are also dickering for the services of Buck Benny, Willie McCann and "Red" Carr.

Junior imports include Beaver Thompson, Eddie Green, Wilf Aldred. Bert Man-son and Pat White, former star with New Westminster Orphans. Orange Crush, and Cal-Ade WOMEN'S WEAR SPECIALS "You will find no greater freedom than that enjoyed In Nanaimo. Many do not appreciate, ibis fact Are we to be like so many other countries where liberties were not appreciated by the people until lost." The-country needs both men and All accounts lowing to 24th May Celebration Committee must be in hands of Secretary by 35-2t Winners in the Convent whist were as follows: First, Mary and partner; 2nd, Mrs. Woods and partner; 3rd, Mr.

Turner and partner; high special, J. Clark and partner; low special, Josie and Annie; free drawing, Mrs. Park. Misses' Sport Oufits Alpine Cloth Shirtwast Tops and Flare Skirts. Colors turquoise, royal, wine, powder blue and grey.

Sizes 12 to Crepe Pyjamas and Gowns Krinkle Crepe Pyjamas, motif trimmed. Sizes small, medium and large. Krinkle Crepe Gowns, plain and floral patterns. Sizes small, medium, large and outsize. OQ.

Special at Owlf Alpine Skirts Alpine flare Style, zipper side fastener. Colors grey, navyq, rose, rust and black. In sizes 14 to 20. pcial $1 .89 senior aggregations will have their money, and ne urgea tnose wno still hesitated to enlist as soon as initial workout tonight- Both are reputed to have uncovered new rookie material, and' are confident that they will prove strong con $3.98 20. Special, complete possible.

For those that cannot join up, there remains the work of tenders in the league race by th? making a success of the loan in CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sent flowers and loaned cars for the funeral of our dearly beloved husband and father, Peter Flinn, on Monday afternoon, as well as to those who sent messages of sympathy during our recent bereavement. We also wish to extend our fullest appreciation to special nurses, Mrs. M. Wayment and Mrs. Frank Salter, as well as Dr, Alan B.

Hall, and the matron and nursing staff of the Nanaimo General Hospital for their care of our husband and father during his final illness. MARY FLINN and FAMILY. NOTICE I BUILDING CONTRACTORS in the City of Nanaimo. On and after June 1st, 1941, the Wages for carpenters of Loca Union 527 of the Jnited Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners will be 80c per hour for eight-hour day. B.

WHEATCROFT, Sec. 20-2aw-8t time they hit their mid season BARGAINS IN FOOTWEAR order to provide the troops with Liberal banquet at Plaza, May 29, 8 p.m. -George Bellamy, Secty. 5-3t. ATTENTION CARPENTERS Local 527 meets 8 p.m., at Union Hall.

35-3t stride. the best equipment. us the money that we may Opening Date Tentative opening date for this Men's and Boys' "Camps" give them the tools that they may season's play is -set for Tuesday finish the job," he concluded. Work Shoes ight or heavy; Work Boots, with rubber or leather plain or toe, cap styles; also crepe sole Sport or Knock June 3, and will feature a senior Mr. Ney was introduced by W.

Girls' Oxfords Short and discontinued lines rom: stocks worth to $3.45. White, itan, brown or black, with; crepe or leather soles and walking or wedge heels. Sizes 3 to 8 grouped. Wednesday Mojrning 35 double-header, Indians will meet Nanaimo Bakeries, with the two Barraclough, who acted as Camper Oxfords in popular moccasin pattern; brown black leather uppers over tough rubber soles, sewn and" rivetted. Sizes 1 to 5.

and 6 to 11. Wednes- flj Cfl day Morning at 1. 9 drink-teams, Orange Crush and about Oxfords in sizes 6 to 11. Patriotic songs included "There'll Cal-Ade tangling in the other half Always Be an England" and $2.95 Wednesday Morning at -f the dual program. Canada" were, sung by Douglas Karkbride.

Firjfegame wil1 swing into action at 7:30 with the second tilt planned for 8:45 p.m. Both will be On the screen a highly appropriate film was included In the program. The recently filmed Self Service Grocery streamlined, in that the quarters will be based on straight 15 min utes of playing time with no time No Phone Orders, Canadian picture by the Dominion Department of Information "A Letter From Camp portrays off for whistles, fouls, face-offs, the life and training of the men in etc. There will be a 4-minute breather between first and second quarters and third and fourth quarters, with seven minutes at the the tank corps, infantry, and motorcycle squadrons in camp at that NO CONSCRIPTION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (CP) Prime Minister Churchill, (y elded today to Irish pressure ant told the House of Commons that enforcemejnt of conscription In Northern Ireland would be 'more trouble than it is s- f'We made number i of inquiries in various directions With the result that we have come to the conclusion that the present time, although there would be no dispute about our rights or our merits, it (conscription) would be more trouble than it is worth to enforce such a policy." The House cheered Mr. Churchill and cried "No" when Sir Hugh O'Neill asked If it would not make rather bad impression throughout the Empire that once again the government has side-stepped this issue because of from Southern great military centre.

Starting NOTICE Listings wanted, buyers wait- ing. I have a constant demand for 3 to 5 room homes in Nanaimo and district, moderately priced. No sale, uo obligation whatsoever. HENRY HOPE Real Estate and. Insurance 176 Bastion Street rhone 354 or 11Z1Y half-way mark of the game.

This, is expected, will speed up the name and allow patrons to witness Strawberry jam, Wagstaff's, 4 lbs. i.L43c Orange Marmalade, Aylmer, 2 lbs. 21c Soda Crackers, Ormond's family pkt. 17c Cheese Ritz Biscuits, 2 pkts. 19c Tomato Catsup, Aylmer, 2 bottles Grape-Nut Flakes, 3 pkts.

25c Pearl White Soap, 6 cakes 25c Toilet Soap, Camay, 5 cakes Toilet Paper, Purex, 3 rolls 19c Soap Powder, rite-White, 2 lb. pkt. 16c Coffee, Spencer's Special Blend, lb. 33c Tea, Spencer's Orange Pekoe, lb. 58c Peas, Brentwood, size 5, 2 tins 19c Cur Green Beans, Brentwood, 2 19c Tomato Juice, Libby'n0 4 tins.19c Apricots, 2 tins 1.25c Sardines, Brunswidk, 4 tins 19c Lunch Tangjie, Butns', 12 oz.

tin Meat Balls iAGajvJ, Burns', 16 oz.jtjn 19c TomatcSor LibVy's, 10 4 tinsI25e with three representative boys entering the 'camp as it follows their training through to the final stages where they take active part in a "sham battle." hoth fixtures and get away from the Arena shortly after 10 p.m. This morning canvassers for the Regular league games following Drive in Nanaimo district received a special screening of this picture, the opening double-header will then revert to the customary timing in accordance with B.C.L.A. as well as one produced for their benefit by the government, illustrating sales methods, as well as boxla rules, jg1fteHw amateur lacrosse. Superior Quality Meats WEDNESDAY SELLING emphasizing with graphic films, the need of money in the various branches of the armed forces if 15c HAMBURGER STEAK, lb STEWING VEAL, lb. 28c LOIN PORK CHOPS, lb.

LOIN LAMB CHOPS, lb. Projected plans for the grand opening, of the local league will include a military band in attendance at the Arena as a highlight of the official opening ceremonies. Tentative schedule, calls for two British might is to be developed to a point of equality or superiority to the Germans, In spite of the handicab of years of inactivity -in 20c Prime Minister 20 PQRK SAUSAGE. Lb. GENUINE DUROID ROOFS Estimates Free.

24 MONTHS TO PAY. No Down Payment. 110 Commercial St. Phones 55 or 612L. PORK STEAKS.

Lb. rearming. games a weeK mrougnoui me leanue season, these to be played Cannot See Any Threat At Credit on Tuesday and Friday nights. Pavid SpeDDceir, LiiniDoftedl Ganges Man Not Aboard Hood VICTORIA (CP)-Lieut. E.

L. Borradaile, of Ganges Harbor, escaped death in the sinking of H.M. S. Hood by a fortunate transfer OTTAWA (CP) Federal taxation of interest paid non-resident holders of Canadian securities, other than Dominion bonds should NAIROBI, Kenya (CP) Scsith African patrolling from Soddu in Ethiopia have captured a complete group of Italian artil not involve any threat to the ere lery with eight guns, British since the beginning of the month, PEACE GROUP APPEALS Peace lovers of Britain beg you, purees said. according to word received by his LONDON (CP) A peace gnup mother, Mrs.

George Borradaile, WEDNESDAY SPECIALS Farmers Give Salmonbellies Ganges, today. In coming speech, to open door to peace on Allied terms in certainty of victory and the end also of worldwide savagery." dit jf Ontario or any other province," Prime Minister Mackenzie King declared in a telegram sent today to Premier Hepburn of Otii tario. Mr. King expressed confidence named "Chrstianity Calling announced today it haTsehTTo Pres ident Roosevelt aj cable saying FLAG DEDICATED 25-7 Trimming GUSOLA'S At an lmDressive Empire Day Venus Silk Crepe Service in St Paul's Church, Dr, 1 WednesdayM NEW WESTMINSTER (CP) RiphmnnH Farmers were four orn- LITTLE HOME CHEAP the tax, part of budget measures now before parliament, would not adversely affect Canadian credit in the United States. games ahead of the pack in Inter-4 stand-T ciais PBuilt on two lots in a desirable area with sea view on 8 nice Mng Spei v-y- W.

Western dedicated the flag belonging to the First Nanaimo Ranger Company. About 30 Girl Guides and Rangers were present at the service. Also attending the service were members of the Mal-aspina, Bastion and Commodore Raymond Collishaw chapters of the I. O. D.

E. Millinery yan; has four rooms, three-piece bathroom, basement with furnace, etc. Full price $1050. Only one-third cash required, balance monthly. A coat of paint and some little extras will make this in Keeping with the attractive homes surrounding.

large stock' of Pastel Felt Hats, regular 11.98. Special at fl T. W. MARTINDALE 133 Bastion Street rhone 1015 3 Overalls Black twos. Denim Overalls -ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Grace Margaret Young.

youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Young, 2790 Highbury street, Vancouver, to H.

Bruce Ormondjoung-est son of, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Ormond, Nanaimo, B.C.

The wedding will take place quietly at the home of the bride's uncle. Rev. S. R. G.

Dredge, Victoria, B.C., on June 10th. 60,000 Canadian Troops Tested -For Syphilis OTTAWA (CP). More than Canadian soldiers who have received hospital treatment since outbreak of the present war have received the Wasserman- test for syphilis as a matter of routine, Dr. Ross Miller of the Pensions Department told the Commons Pensions committee today. Results in different districts have varied, showing from 34 to 8 per cent of the men to be suffering from syphilis, he said.

The men are immediately referred to the Department of National -Defence for treatment, "Men can be attended on sick parade and easily cured. There is no need for hospitalization, or discharge unless a man is actively r-s Hose i Sizes 9 to 10 Vz. Pair: 59c Frilled Curtain Sets Regular 98c. Special, per set: 69c Silk Slips Sizes 32 to 40. Special.1 69c Krinkle Krepe Pajamas Per pair: $1.00 Silk Panties, Special: 351.00 A.

W. 51.45 ings today by virtue of a 25-7 victory over Salmonbellies here last night. Goalie Bill Scuby of the 'Bellies was called on to try to stave off 54 shots while his teammates got only 20 cracks at the Farmers' net. The Farmers dominated from the start and were leading 9-4 at half time. The game was enlivened by a spectators scuffle in the second period and a couple of scraps between players which resulted in 91 minutes in penalties being handed out.

Schmelling Does Dive In Crete But He Uses Nazi Parachute BERLIN (AP) Max Schmeling former world heavyweight boxing champion, was among the parachutists landed in Crete. Nazi sources said today. Schmeling was accepted as a volunteer In the Nazi parachute forcrs during the summer ot 1940 although be was overage, at 35. and considerably overweight for that particular branch EVERY SATURDAY 1 Pygmy WANTED Men between the ages of 18 and 33 years for Air Crew Duties in the Royal Canadian Air Force. A recruiting officer will be at the Eagle Building on Bastion Street on Thursday, May 29th.

From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to interview volunteers for this branch cf the Service. 8400 Square Feet of Dance Floor Built On Coil Springs. One of Vancouver's Leading Dance Bands MraAiLorr executed ROME (AP).

Vasail Lci Mihail-off. accused of firing several shots at an automobile in which Kirg Victor Emmanuel was riding with the Albanian Premier on a visit to of the errice. He suffered a rac- that country May' 17, was executed tured leg in rar3rnnfc Whittlngham KAAAAAiiUiAiA AAA A A AAA at dawn today in Tirana pnon. October.

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