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MORRIS THE REALM 'Phona 288 MEN'S MERIDIAN UNDERWEAR 311 OS 411 SS VESTS A PANTS Lewis YORK HOUSE STEPNEY STREET LLANELLY WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED BURRY PORT VOL XXXIV No 1756 Registered at the General Post Office as a Newspaper SATURDAY JULY UOth 1943 POSTAGE Id TWO PENCE HEROISM IN A ASTERISKS MUST SAVE PASSING OF THE VILLAGES MM FOR GALLANTRY IN MIDDLE EAST BENEATH BIG BEN POLITICAL COMMENTARY Police Sergeant Awarded Badge of Honour A badge of honour in recognition of the great gallantry he displayed when saving the lives of several people during a blit in has been awarded to Poiiee-Sorgt Jeffrey Scott tbe ex-Llanelly Rugby forward Several people were trapped under debris when PS Scott regardless of bis own personal safety had to make almost superhuman efforts before they could be rescued They included the whole family of a Llundilo doctor who are not likely to forget his heroism The Home Office and the superior officers of PS Scott have not been slow in showing their appreciation of the newly-promoted Sergeant PS Scott who was presented to the King and Queen during their recent visit to Pontypridd is a well-known Rugby footballer During the time he played for Llanelly ho also captained the Felinfoel RFC and after leaving he throw in his lot with Pontypridd He is as popular as a police officer as lie is on the field of play CREW OF GRIFFITHS DETENTION I Member have been disturbed about the I recent ease arising out of the death change their answers And if not Governments can he changed of a soldier which was found to have been accelerated by ill-treatment in i a Detention Gauip The Govcrn- jiaojit sollsw) thl1 jeeling of the House and the country and the Secretary for War on Tuesday announced the of setting up an independent inquiry to investigate the conditions in Detention Gamps That was the proper course to take The whole subject must be thoroughly probed There is also the aspect of the Medical Hoards Members are asking came it that a man disabled to the extent this poor man was by TR should have been passed fit for service by the Medical Whilst it is realised that mistakes are inevitable the number of cases reaching indicate that the system needs tightening We shall await the report of the Court of Inquiry and there is that whateve be necessary diatelv Included in the above Bomber crew is Serplt -Observer Tudor Isaacs son of Mr Charles Isaacs the Hippodrome First on left of picture lie was with tlie 4th Welch before being transferred to tlie RAF His brother George is serving in the Far East AYords the voice of the heart 4 4 4 Utopias premature truths often 4 4 4 smart points for the Elbows pushful 44 4 Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works 4 4 4 Blunt people are the ones who generally conic to the-point Language the picture and counterpart of thought 4 4 4 John once said hath no fury like a 4 4 4 I sir it remarkable how the war has changed many occupations? 444 Teacher: missed school yesterday Boy: at all do you I used to be a big game hunter but now 1 sell insect powder" 4 Aliss Alair Griffiths Broderi Gower View is to give a broadcast to-day Between 1 2-30 and 1 pm 4 4 Magistrate: Your name? Prisoner: Smith Magistrate: Occupation Prisoner Magistrate: Sergeant lock Smith up 4 4 4 Romantic youth: would lay the world at your Practical Aliss: wouldn't care tor it in its present 4 4 4 makes your nose so with pride at the way it keeps out oi other 4 4 4 Youthfulness in a woman is like a recurring decimal it goes on and on as long as she can reproduce the same figure 4 4 is the type of car that pays for itself when it has done that you may have it delivered to iny 4 4 4 Tlie secret of long life is to breathe deeply but any kind of breathing will do if von keep it up long enough 4 4 4 I wish 1 was makes you wish every time I would go out then get a 4 4 4 wears my photograph over his heart and it stopped a bullet while lie fought in not surprised It would stop 4 4 4 said young Rubciistein ran home behind the to-day and saved done Isaac to-morrow run home behind a taxi and save 7 Mr Lloyd Humphreys anil Air Irfon Trehame Llanelly were the Carmarthenshire delegates at tlie Congress of the Communist Party held in London last week 4 4 4 Customer in reply to advert for a 2- parcel of fish send some haddock salmon lemon soles cod and The reply stated send another sixpence and send you the 4 The awkward squad had been marched and drilled until the sergeant "became fed up Shouting to two recruits he said I knew which of you blighters was out of step send him to the 4 4 4 you go to Dr Wil-liams as 1 told I looked at the "brass plate outside and it said 9 to 2 while on Dr plate it said 10 to 1 so I went to Dr place as the odds were better 4 4 4 Ou- ol the workmen thought he would play a trick on Pat so he chalked a head on the bark of his coat Later when Pat put on his coat he noticed this and lied out: of you has been Wiping his face on luv 4 44 does asked Erie put replied his sister does the brother inquired that means a was the reply A little later the hoy called to his sister: extinguish the cat by its 4 4 4 Professor Arthur Lloyd James ot 43 Hollycroft Avenue Hampstead London NAV2 (formerly of Llanelly) authority on phonetics former linguistic adviser to the BBC who died intestate son of the late Air Wm James of Pen-rhiweeiber left £8117 net personalty) 4 I feel as if got steel bands round my chest my like a sieve my heart beats like a steam hammer my throat is like a rasp and my feet are like lumps of Tbe doctor smiled and said my dear sir better go straight along to your salvage BA Degree A1 iss Alair Jones daughter of Mr and Airs Amos Jones Dillwyn Road Sketty Swansea a student at Aberystwyth University College has gained tin degree ol BA She i a niece of Mr Daniel news editor of the County FOR CONCERTS Thanks to the activities of Airs Harries Isolation Hospital the two concerts organised by her in connection with Llanelly A District for Week realised £50 Welsh Nationalists Seek Support LETTER ALLOWED TO LIE ON TABLE Asked by the local branch of the Welsh Nationalist Party to support tin following resolution the Borough Council at their monthly meeting decided to allow it to Jio on the table are dismayed by tbe violent destruction of Welsh homes and social economic life by the closure of works and mines and quarries and the enforced deportation of Welsh workers to England being the policy of tin Westminster Government both in peace and war it is an evasion of responsibility as well as useless to call upon that Government to serve Wales Wales must save itself policy of self-help has been advocated by Mr Malcolm Stewart when he was Commissioner for the special areas by Air Devin before tilt war and by the Welsh Nationalist Party in many publications therefore invite local authorities to consider this policy fully and to be prepared to make use of their powers to establish factories to provide work for our people aiql thus to deliver Wales from the inhuman closure uyd rai i sferenee ioI icy The Mayor (Aid AV Charles JP) proposed that the letter be allowed to lie on the table Aid Davies seconded Air Charles said that while he was not out to support the policy of the Welsh Nationalist Party lie moved as an amendment that the resolution be supported Air Bryn James in seconding the amendment said lie was rather surprised that neither the mover nor the seconder of the motion that the letter be allowed to lie on tbe table gave any reason for it is added Air James accordance with the policy advocated by us as a Council Let us he consistent AVe have been lien night alter night pleading with other public authorities to bring pressure to bear on the Government in the hope of getting new industries for Wales and now we are asked to say we will send our girls from the town Voices: and ol the The Mayor: Shall I read to you again the terms of the letter of the Welsh Nationalist Party? Air James: The resolution protests against Welsh girls being sent to England The Alayor: It does a lot more than that if you will listen After the letter had been read a second time for Air benefit Mr James said lie bad misunderstood a portion of it and that be therefore withdrew from the amendment The Mayor said the vjews on the transfer of labour were already well-known to the Government Tlie motion was then adopted without any further comment RURAL ATTITUDE The Rural District Council at their meeting on Thursday decided to allow the same letter to lie on the table Unique Offers at Red Cross Sales Shop An almost endless variety of articles that are suitable as gifts can now be bought at tbe lied Cross Sales Shop in Vaughan St but particular attention is called to tlie somewhat unique opportunity of securing beautifully-stuffed birds in glass eases perfect specimens of the art There is also a fine specimen of a full-grown otter in a glass ease which is 36in long 24in high and 12in deep They are being offered at moderate prices Presentation At the half-yearly meeting of tlio Rose of Elli Lodge Manchester Unity of Oddfellows a presentation of a cheque was made to Sister Rogers in recognition of services rendered The presentation was made by Trustee Bro Holloway supported by Bro Rhys llees PPGM and others Sister Rogers has been appointed secretary of the Lodge Prisoner of War Airs Gwyn Morgan Principal of Woodend Secretarial College has received news from the International Red Cross that her husband the former Principal Mr Gwyn Morgan is a prisoner of war in tlie hands of the Japanese Mr Atorgan embarked for the Far East in December 1941 since when no news has been received of him Airs Morgan wishes to thank all those friends who have in many ways shown their sympathy during the past difficult months NATIONAL HOME AND ORPHANAGE Mr Preston the local secretary of the National nne and Orphanage tenders sincere thanks to all who helped in the (recent house-to-house collection which realised £60 6s One of Six Brothers Forces in The awards announced by the War Office oil Thursday in recognition of gallant and distinguished conduct in the Aliddle East includes a Military Medal to Sergt Nelson Roes of the Welsh Guards son of Mrs A llees 76 Bryn Road and the late Air Tims Rees Prior to the war Sergt Rees was employed at the Western Works and when Dunkirk was evacuated he was amongst the wounded He has no fewer than five brothers in the Forces: AB Gordon llees RN Pte Oswald Rocs Welsh Guards Corjil Howard Itii's It A AB William Rees RN and Ptc Leonard llees Welsh Itegt HOUSE IN FILTHY STATE Ejectment Order Granted Tin Rural District Council applied at the police court on AVed-liesday for an ejectmtent order against A Phillips 29 'Gwelfor Penygraig Lhvynlieiidy Air Hughes represented the Council and said that the notice had been served on the wife as the defendant was working away Jdwal Treharm sanitary inspector said the house was in a very dirty condition no attempt being made to keep it clean while wilful damage bad been done to the premises Replying to the I Alagis-trate (Col A Nevill DSO) Air Hughes said the defendant had been in the Army but he was now in civil employment He lived apart from his wife but no separation order bad been applied for Witness said there were ninety persons in the immediate locality on the waiting list for houses at the present time Another witness said that the defendant was over £30 in arrears with the rent Mr Hughes said he did not wish to go into details but there were four persons living in the house the defendant's wife and four daughters Replying to the Presiding Alagis-tratc Air Hughes said that numerous warnings had been given to the wife Before the house could he let to another person repairs would have to be con-idered It is in a very filtliy state Air Hughes application was granted After 45 Years Service After the completion ol 15 service Air David Hopkins of the Borough department tendered his resignation at the meeting of the Corporation on Monday Air Hopkins reached the retiring age some time ago but continued in a temporary capacity and he lias now resigned on account of the ill-health of his wife said Air Hopkins in his letter has been a happy period of The Alayor (Aid AY II Charles JP) said that unfortunately the ill-health of Airs Hopkins also involved them leaving the town He proposed that the resignation be accepted with regjet- and that the Town Clerk be instructed to place on record the Council's appreciation of Air faithful and diligent service over a period of 40 years and more Tlie motion was unanimously adopted Church Army Mobile Canteens Flat days in aid of the Church Army Alohiie and Static Canteens will be observed locally next Friday and Saturday The mobile canteens visit tlie lonely units of Hf Forces The units usually consist of ten to 2(H) men who are often unable to leave their posts to go into the towns The canteens provide facilities for these men taking them tea cakes pies chocolates eigs razor blades soap toothpaste etc in fact everything a man requires paper and envelopes are supplied free and each canteen is fitted with a lefter-box Medical Success Dr Evan Griffiths resident surgeon officer at the liolingbroke Hospital London and elder son of Air Edgar Griffiths gioeer Exchange Buildings and Airs Griffiths 4 Gilbert- Crescent has gained tin diploma of FRCS (E) Dr Griffiths who is an old boy of the Llanelly County School was educated at- Mart's Hospital London RAF PROMOTION Fying-Officer Ileece 26 King George Avenue has been promoted to Klt-Lieiit of the RAF in Iraq Prior to the war Flt-Liout Ileece was employed in the mains dept of the Electric Supply Co Ltd His wife was formerly Aliss Alav Harries CORRECTION The of Auntie Rose Uncle Jack and family were omitted from the list of floral tributes published in last in connection witluthe funeral of Air Fred Lang Magnetic Influence of Cities Addressing meeting at Ystrad-gynlais last Saturday Air JaW Griffiths MP deplored the tendency throughout the world for the great cities to grow even larger and for the villages to die There seemed to be some kind of urge towards the towns and cities Alen and women of distinctive character could not be produced in the cities One of the great problems was to secure a revival sustenance and maintenance of small towns and villages Tlie finest cultural life in Wales was found in small villages which were partly Indus trial and partly rural Referring to industry and in particular the coal trade Mr Griffiths said that the number of minors in the Ystradgynlais district had decreased from 2000 to about 500 consequent upon the closing down of collieries If tlie coal industry was to live after the war it should attract young eopli' These things were necessary: men engaged in the industry must he given security of livelihood and a standard of life and the mining -community must bi made a place worth living in A BOMBER Make-do and Mend Campaign MAYOR GIVES IT HIS BLESSING A and campaign has ltd'll launched in Llanelly under the auspices of the South Wales Council of Social Service in conjunction with tlie Board of Trade The idea underlying the scheme is that the womenfolk shall be given help and advice on how to repair renew remodel old garments to clean and dye and to utilise odd pieces of material for garments for children and adults The local campaign was given an excellent send-off thanks to the much appreciated co-operation of Mr Morris The Realm where an impressive exhibition was most effectively staged The Mayor (Aid 11 Charles P) attended the opening session which was with representatives of all the local organisations Air AV Morris who presided explained the objects of the campaign and said that by helping to further the scheme the public would be assisting the national effort as well as overcoming their personal problem occasioned by restricted supplies For those reasons be had gladly consented to the exhibition for the Council of Social Service The Alayor also commended the exhibition and observed that there would follow a meeting of the organisations at the Town Hall for the purpose of appointing a committee which would organise a teachers class At this class competent instructors would teach women to act as leaders and those in turn would then impart their knowledge to their respective groups This meeting was duly held and Airs (' II Mansel Lews Stradey Castle was elected chairman A committee was chosen and it was arranged to hold classes at Greenfield Vestry on Friday evenings Two such classes have already been held and it is hoped that the early enthusiasm will be maintained Inner Wheel Club INSTALLATION OF NEW PRESIDENT At the Llanelly Inner Wheil Club meeting on Wednesday members from the Swansea Inner AY In -el Club were present for the installation of the new president Airs Dan Williams The retiring president Airs Elton Bentley welcomed the visitors and after giving a resume of the good work during the past year installed the new president by presenting her with the badge of office Later those present were entertained to tea by the new president Tin incoming officials are -Vice-president Airs II AL Coombs lion secretary Mrs Aneuriii Evans and lion treasurer Mrs II Pratt VOTE OF CONDOLENCE Before proceeding itli tlie business of the Borough Council the Mayor (Aid AV Charles JP) moved a vote of condolence with the Aledieal Officer of Health (Dr Pole) on the death of his brother Mr Richard Poll: The motion was passed in silence TREES We had an useful debate Afforestation with a rather appointing end The Forestrv Commission have issued a report The report makes very interesting reading and I hope many of my readers will read it It opens up a new world to tliose of us who are not familiar with the world of trees I have been privileged to discuss afforestation as a member of the Welsh Advisory Council on Reconstruction Aly colleague 1) Grenfell who made an admirable speech served on the Forestry Commission for 13 years and is an enthusiast for the work The report recommends a programme of planting a million acres in 50 years with one million acres' in the first decade alter the war The Commission have increased their nurseries from 1000 to 151X1 acres In those nurseries there are 230 million seedlings and 76 million transfers How many of you know that one of these nurseries is within six miles of the Town Hall Square I leave you to ask yourselves where Today we are using up our timber at an enormous rate The exigencies of war make this inevitable At the end of the war we shall he short ol timber the world will ho short The debate would have ended in a happier vein had the Government been more definite in its pronouncement One last word If you parents are thinking of an useful and happy career for your hoys investigate the possibilities of his becoming a forester ECONOMIC WARFARE We closed the week with a on Economic Warfare Mr Foot hold the attention of the House for over ail hour lie had a very interesting report to give and he told it with a combination of lucidity and raciness that makes him one of our best speakers among the younger members Whilst interesting it was also a grim report for the work of his department is in the main the operation of the blockade 1 have had as have other members a considerable correspondence in regard to tbe desirability of permitting food to be taken under Red Cross auspices and supervision to Belgium and the other occupied countries in Europe I have to write those notes before the debate is ended and prior to Mr reply to the pleas put-forward I shall return to this question in the early future in these noteg By JIM THE DEATH OF GENERAL SIKORSKI Death lias removed one of the most colourful personalities in the war General Sikorski was that combination of soldier and politician that is very rare in this country We have a tradition very deeply rooted against the It is part of the struggle force under our political history to bring the armed civilian control The success of Parliamentary democracy i dependent on the separation of the functons of Statesmen and General The failure to do this was one of the reasons ior the breakdown of the Weinier Republic Hut in Poland the history of the country has provided a place and often a decisive one in tlu government of the country In the House on Tuesday tributes were paid to his memory The part he had played in rallying the Polish force after their defeat in 19:19 was fully recognised and appreciated Recently it is known that the relations between Russia and Poland have been somewhat strained Hopes bad been entertained that following General Sikorski's visit to the USA these relationships might have been restored to that unity and understanding which is so essential to the jieaceful re-settlement of Eastern Europe at the end i of the war It is sincerely to be hoped that the death of their leader will not retard in any degree these hopes of a Russo-Polish understanding "With General Sikorski there died in the same flying accident two MP's who will be much missed Col Victor Casalet was a man with whose views we of the Left were often in disagreement Ihrt we admired his devotion to the auses he had at heart in particular to tin cause- of the Jewish people and the Jewish national home in Palestine The number who have lost their lives in the war mows from year to year There was warm approval for the Prime suggestion that the names of the members who had lalli in the struggle should be inscribed on panels in the new House when it is built SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WALES There lias been considerable dis- ission among Welsh and in the Welsh press recent Government pronouncements upon the proposal to establish a Welsh office with a Secretary of State for Wales The Welsh Parliamentary Party at an exceptionally well-attended meeting deliberated upon the matter on Tuesday The whole question was discussed in all its aspects and full consideration was riven to the Prime reply to Mr question in the House the same day Eventually ii was decided to send a conimuni-ition to the Premier expressing air keen disappointment with his reply It was also decided to press a award with the preparation of oiu-rete proposals for the creation the new State department and 'ifrice and to intimate to the Prime Minister that these proposals will due course be forwarded to him ith a request for an interview Me do not intend to take the Prime Minister's as final We want proposal to be considered jn full the basis of the proposals wo submit We could of course i i't- present a demand for the esta-b-inient of a Welsh office on the ittisli model and not bother with preparation of proposals That ild perhaps be the easiest way fit not in our view the best Wt must make sure that the trans-r of powers and functions to the 1 1 department will be such in their ope and character as will enable the new department to be fully "trVi tive in its work And the most important problems of ales in the i 'Xt generation will he those that ure as yet undefined They are 'Aie powers and measures that will taken to deal with reconstruction in particular the powers of pla tiffing including the planning of the atioii and distribution ol industries It is also desirable to eon-dder the setting up of a Welsh office in relation to tin reform of local government There are some speak and write as if all we need is a Secretary of State and then everything will be solved Ask the Scottish members and the reply ill bo definite and illuminating Lid there are those who pass resolutions calling for Welsh Hale and at the same time pass resolutions saying off our Wo had better realise that fairly fundamental changes are necessary in the structure and h'liindaries of local government in "ales The (Tern report on h-h made that abundantly clear it is time we began to consider this in Wales We should realise the location of industry is conditioned bv such services as water Hectricity road transport all of ''hicli involve consideration of local -avcrinncnt reform The Welsh 1 J'rliamentary -Parte is considering "hole subject in all its aspects ''jffi are resolved to pursue our aims undeterred bv the Govern-attitude Governments can co-mbmation Home Deputy Port Medical Officer A letter was read from Dr Gwilym James at the meeting of the Borough Council tendering liis resignation as Deputy Port Medical Officer and stating that although the post was only a minor one lie had always felt proud to have held it ft was explained that the sum paid to Dr Janies was only £10 per an mum The Mayor (Aid Charles TP) said the Council deprecated the reason for Dr resignation and wished him improved health in his new surroundings Tlie Town Clerk (Air Phillips) saiil ho had consulted the Aledieal Officer of Health and Dr opinion was that it was advisable that a successor should lit appointed Dr Llewelyn asked whether the appointment was to be permanent or only lor the duration of the war Mr A Brown proposed that the appointment be made that night and that it should be permanent Aid Daniel Roberts seconded Dr Llewelyn: Is that in order? Haven't we decided that all appointments shall be temporary The Town Clerk replied that there was no such resolution It was reported that four applications had 111011 received and Dr Llewelyn pointed out that some of the local medical practitioners were in HAf Forces It was decided to adopt Mr motion and after a ballot Dr Rhys Patou was appointed Holidays PUNCH AND JUDY SHOWS Although Mr Harry Stediforil has been unable through sickness to entertain the public with his Punch and Judy Show this season the local organisers of the holiday entertainments Wive been fortunate in obtaining the services ol his son Air Jack Stediford this week-end Air Stediford (jainr) is a very capable and showman and he will be included in Lon Concert Party at Pare Howard this evening and with tlie YMC-A Gymnasts and Salvation Army Young People on Tuesday evening next On Thursday the Silver Prize Rand will give a concert and on the following Saturday there will be the Casino Concert Party so that next week the public will be well recompensed for a visit to Parc Howard The funds of the local charities are swelling Up to date the sum of £63 5s fid lias been collected Next collections will be made by members of the Order of St Jolui Increase in Price of Gas It was reported to the meeting of the Borough Council that notice had been received from the Gas Co Ltd stating that owing to the increase in the prices of various commodities the price of gas supplied to the council would be increased by 15d (km- therm Air William Davies: Approximately wlint will that mean in a yea The Borough Treasurer' (Mr Nicholas) At the moment I haven't the faintest idea County School ANNUAL SPORTS Next Tuesday afternoon the County School will hold their annual sports at Stobon heath Park A varied and interesting programme of events has been arranged by Mr Jones London University Diploma in Physical Education tbe master in charge of physical training In addition to the usual athletic events a number of novelty items have been included such as a tug-of-war between Cadets and Rest of School a cycle race and an AR-P race An invitation relay race has also been arranged for pupils attending Central Schools in tlie town and district A gymnastic display will bo the final feature of the sports Admission is free and the sports will begin at 2 pm The head-used to welcome school Should unsuitable the on the first fine master will be pk all friends of tin tin weather be sports will be held day after Tuesday' ECHO OF GOLDEN WEDDING The neighbours rtf Station Terrace and Chapel Street New Dock on Monday evening presented Air and Mrs Davies Station Terrace with a cheque as a- mark of esteem and regard on their celebration of their golden wedding.