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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-01-09, Page 5THE EXETER TIMES-APVOCATE * HENS ALL Miss Shirley Twltchell lias accept- ■ a position at Byron. Mrs, P. H, Devlin is confine# to her room owing to illness. Mr. Russel Hedden is spending a holiday in St. Catharines,. Miss Margaret Key of Zurich vis­ ited recently with her aunt, Mrs. John Johnston, Mrs. Jack Corbett has been spend­ ing a few days with Mrs, P. H. Dev­ lin who is ill, • Mr. .and Mrs. Win. Daniels re­ turned home after- a pleasant holi­ day in Brantford. Miss Irene Douglas of London visited last week with her aunt, Miss Fame Dogan, Rev, Wm. Weir and Mrs. Weir spent a few days this week visiting relatives in Toronto. Miss Pearl .Harp ole of London visited over the week-end with her mother, Mrs, Grace Harpole. Mr, Ferris Cantelon of Schom­ berg visited during the holidays with his mother, Mrs. Kate Cantelon, Miss Norma Sangtser returned home after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Cline Flynn in London, Mr, and Mrs, G. M, Drysdale left this week for Mt. Clemens, where they will spend a couple of weeks. Mr, Frank Coleman is seriously ill at date of writing. His many friends hope for some improvement, Mr. Allen Davidson, who under­ went an operation recently in Scott Memorial Hospital, Seaforth, is re­ covering. Messrs. Morris McEwen and Jack Sheppard left for London where they will take a course at the London Technical School. Messrs. Herb Hedden and Edward Little left last week for St. Cathar­ ines where they have secured em­ ployment at the ‘General Motors. Miss Eleanor Hunkin of Thames Road visited last week at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs, Roy MacLaren and son, Don. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hedden and family of St. Catharines visited last week with Mrs, Catharine Hedden and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kennings. Miss Mclllvenna has returned to her duties as teacher at the Con­ tinuation School, after spending the holiday at her home in North Bay. Rev. W. A. Young, Mrs. Young and family of Fergus visited, with friends in town last week and call­ ed on many members of then’ for­ mer congregation. Miss Goldie Cross returned to St. Thomas to resume her studies at Alma College after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. W. .B'. Cross. Miss Mildred Follick, R.N., who has been ‘ ill fh Victoria Hospital, London, with pneumonia, returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mr«. Geo. Follick. Mr. Andrew McKenzie returned to Toronto to resume his studies at, Knox College, after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKenzie.. Miss Hazel Thompson returned to Parry Sound to resume her duties at the school there after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Thompson. The regular meeting of the La­ dies’ Association of the United Church was held on Thursday af­ ternoon with the president, Mrs. Jas. McAllister, in the chair. Mrs. Harold Hanson and family, who have been spending the past several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwalm, re­ turned to their home in Thames- ville. Miss Lettie Love returned to To­ ronto to resume her duties as tea­ cher in one of the schools there after spending sthe holidays with hei’ parents, Mr. an’d Mrs. Wm. Love Mr. and Mrs. Cline Flynn of London, Miss Edith Parkins of Exeter, Mr. Murray1 .Parkins and Mr. Victor Edighoffer of Zurich were Sunday visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Parkins. Mrs. Thos. J. Switzer (nee Miss Hazel Coxworth) of Montreal vis­ ited over the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Coxworth, who returned home with her to spend the winter months. Blacker—Forest A quiet wedding was solemniz­ ed at the Baptist church manse, Clinton, at ten o’clock a.m. on New Year’s Day, when Mary Catharine, daughter of Mr. John B. Forest and the late Mrs. Forest was united in marriage to William, son of Mr. and Mrs. 'Ernest Blacker of Clinton. The bride Wbre a street-length dress of robin’s egg blue crepe. A wed­ ding dinner was served at the home Of tiie groom's parents. They will reside on the groom's farm neat Clinton. W.M.S. Meets The tegular meeting of the W. M, S. .Of the United 'Church was held on Thursday afternoon with the vice-president, Mrs. Carrie Bal- lantyne, lit the chair, Mrs. C, Cook read the Scripture lesson. Miss Annie Oonsltt, who was a delegate to the convention held recently in Hoy's Church, gave an interesting report, Mrs. Brook gave the topic on the life of Rev. James Evans. A trio comprising Misses Huth Brook, Mary Goodwin and Diva McQueen sang, .accompanied by Miss Kiva McQueen at the piano. The meet­ ing closed with the benedietion, Young People Meet The regular meeting of ths Young People of the United Church ■ Was held on Monday evening, It be­ ing citizenship night. Miss Edna Saundercock presided after singing ; “Day is Dying in the West. Rev, R. A, Brook led in prayer, The Scripture, Duke 4, verses J--13 was read by Miss ®lva McQueen, Miss ■Goldie Cross favored with a piano solo. “Blest be the Tie that Binds” was sung and Miss Norma Cook gave the topic. • “Faith of Our Fa­ thers’' was sung and the meeting closed by repeating the Mizpah benediction. • Missionary night will be held next Monday evening. ' Institute Meeting Mrs. G. Case and Mrs. E, L. Mickle were hostesses to the Senior Women’s Institute on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs,, Case. Miss Beryl Pfaff, president, presid­ ed. The roll call was answered with the name of a township in Huron. Miss M. Ellis was the special speak­ er, giving an address on Huron County. The motto, “Life is like a garden, it bears the fruit you sow” was very ably given by Mrs, Wm. Weir. Mrs. Hedden and Mrs. Hess favored with a vocal duet en­ titled “Trees”, The demonstra­ tion on “Products of Huron” was given by Miss Mabel Workman. Bil­ ly and Betty Mickle played a piano duet. School Board Meets The School Board met on Jan­ uary 3rd at .8 p.m. in the Council Chamber with the following mem­ bers present. Messrs. Alfred Clark, Geo. HeSs, Jos. Flynn, E. L. Mickle, Kenneth Hicks. Ed Norminton was absent on other business. George Hess was appointed chairman for 1,941, A. L, Case was appointed secretary-treasurer; J. W. Ortwein, truant officer; i George Hudson, caretaker and IS. G. Rennie, musical instructor. The business of the year was gone over and, found to be very satisfactory by the Board. The Board’will inspect the school January 6th &£• 4 p.m. and have a meeting with the teachers, discus­ sing all problems, Mission Circle Meets The regular meeting of the Mis­ sion Circle of the United Church was held on Thursday evening at the home of Miss Norma Cook. Fol­ lowing the supper the motto was given, and the Lord’s prayer re­ peated in unison. Verses of the hymn “Unto the Hills Around” were sung between the Scripture read­ ings, which were taken by Misses Audrey Twitchell, Elva McQueen, Annie Funk and Mary Clark. Miss Gladys McKenzie led in prayer. The missionary story was given-by Miss Ruth Brook. Miss Irene Douglas very ably gave the topic on a mis sionary in -Japan. The meeting closed with the Mizpah beuodic- tion. Inaugural Meeting! of Hensall Village Counted! The first meeting of the 1941 village council was held Monday morning at 11 a.m. in the Clerk’s office according to statute with all members present except Councillor R. . J. Cameron. All members of the Council except R. J. Cameron have taken this declaration of ’of­ fice before the clerk on or before this time.- Horton and MacKinnon, that we now adjourn to meet again this evening at 8 o’clock, Carried. • The first . regular meeting: o r the village council was held on Mon-, day evening at 8 p.m. in the Coun­ cil Chamber with all members pre-,’ sent except R. J. Cameron. Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Horton and McKinnon that the min­ utes be adopted as read. Carried. R. J. Paterson, tax collector, re­ ported having collected $12,'877.71, leaving’ a balance of $767.79 out­ standing. Parkins and Horton, that the tax roll be extended until the first meeting in March. Carried. « Thos.' Kyle asked about the snow removal on King Street, instructed to remove the same. Correspondence, was read from the following: County Clerk, Coun­ ty Treasurer, Tuckersmith treasur­ er, War Memorial Children’s Hos­ pital, Hospital for Sick Children, Provincial Treasurer, Ontario Mun­ icipal Association. Same were filed. The following bills and accounts Were examined; ‘School Board, cur­ rent expenses, $1,00'0.00; Thos. Kyle, salary, $55.00y W. (Hilde­ brand, labor, $1.40; Geo. Gram, teaming, 90c; J. A. Patterson, pre­ mium on bonds, $28.00; Canadian Legion, Wreath, $5.00; Dept, of Highways, license, $2.00; Hydro, hall and motor, $8.'0O; Thos. Welsh, lumber, $i3.12; total, $1,103.42. Horton and MacKinnon, that the bills and accounts be paid. Carried. Horton and MacKinnon that Mrs. Ed' Norminton be appointed a mem­ ber of the library board, for years 1941-42-43 and Mrs. W. 15. Good- Win for the year 1941-42. Carried. MacKinnon and Parkins that By­ law No. 3, 10Si8> be rescinded and that Robert J. Paterson bo appoint­ ed assessor and tax collector at a salary of $100.00. per year and that a by-law be prepared confirming' the same. Carried. ■■ .Parkins and Horton that By-law No, 1, 1941 be given first and sec­ ond readings. Carried. Parkins and Horton that By-law Nd. 1, Hi 41 he given third and final reading. Carried. Hortdh and MacKinnon that a by- ’ law be prepared for licensing dogs and that the present by-law be res­ cinded. Carried. MacKinnon and Parkins, that we secure the necessary supplies and also 7 copies of the Municipal World, Carried. Horton and Parkins, that We ad­ journ. Carried. Jas- Paterson, Clerk. KHIVA Miss Evelyn McCann has returned to Rodney after spending the Christmas vacation with her par­ ents, Mr and Mrs. B, McCann, Mr, and Mrs. L, Held of Kitchen- er spent Saturday with Mr, and Mrs. E. Stebbins. Mr. and Mrs, J. Hopkins of St. Thomas visited a few days last week with Mr and Mrs. ‘Wm, iStade. Mr, and Mrs. Milford Ayotte of London spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. 'P. Dietrich. Mrs, Otto Willert visited a few days last week with her mother, Mrs, G, Sararas. A ?25.00 War Savings certificate and 16 Cash prizes will be given away in the Times-Advocate sub­ scription draw Feb. 15 th. One coupon given away with each fifty cents paid. See advertisement on anothei’ page. I $ is I DASHWOOD Mr. and Mrs, Leonard Birk of Guelph called on friends here last , week. Mrs. R, Thompson and Miss Em­ ma Tieman of London spent New Year’s holidays with friends here. Miss Ella Martinson of Elmira ■and Mr. Gordon Keeler of Mitchell spent a few days with friends here. Mr, and Mi’s. A. E. Oestreicher and family spent New Year’s with her sister, Mr, and Mrs. McPher­ son of Bryanston, Mrs- Cowan pt Fergus spent last week with her daughter, Mr, and Mrs. Harpld Kellerman. Mr, and Mrs, A. E. Oestreicher and family were Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, A. Thames Road. Mr, iDonald Oestreicher don medical school spent days with h’is parents, Mr, Howard Klumpp of er spent the week-end parents, Mr, and Mrs. G, Klumpp, Mr. Albert Tyler, who has been in Washington, D,0„ for the past 15 years has .returned and is vis­ iting with relatives here. Mr, Leonard Bender has accept­ ed a position with Mr. E. R, Guen­ ther on a transport. The Red Cross will meet in Tie­ man’s Hall on Thursday afternoon, w visitors Morgan, of Lon- the holi- Kitchen- with his c t i D THIS YEAR, almost every man and woman in Canada will share the burden of paying for the war. A million new taxpayers will pay who never paid before. A personal budget payment plan is available to old taxpayers who are faced with substantially increased income taxes.-. Canadians are asked to shoulder their share of the war effort cheerfully and willingly. By pay­ ing your income tax regularly you help to speed the production of war material, and bring the day of victory closer. Figure out how much tax you will have to pay, and arrange to pay promptly when due. Pay by instalments—the easy way—and save interest. Cut out this page and keep it for future reference. WHO PAYS INCOME TAX? you a persona y '/y without dependents, and your income in 1940 was [r___ ___________________ more than $750.00 you pay general-income-tax. If you are a married person without depend­ ents, and your income in 1940 was more than $1500.00 you pay general-income.-tax. If you are a married person with children, you are allowed $400.00 exemption for each depend­ ent child of grandchild, in addition to, the $1500.00 exemption. NOTE: In addition to the general-income-tax you pay National Defence Tax on your total income without any exemption if you are single and your income goes over $600 or if you are married and your income goes over $1,200. o HOW DO YOU PAY? ‘ 1 Your income tax v J may be paid in the following ways,— The Present Method: At least one-third of the tax to be paid by April 30th, the balance, with in­ terest at 5 % from April 30th, to be paid by August 31st. Onx any balance Unpaid after August 31st, the interest rate will be 8 %. 2. The Proposed Method: In 8 monthly instalments without in­ terest. To take advantage of this new way of paying, the first instal­ ment must be paid on or before January 31st. You must pay at least One-third of the estimated tax in four equal monthly instal­ ments, in January, February, ’ March and April, i.e. 1-12 of the estimated tax in each of the Said 4 months. The remaining two- thirds must be paid in four equal monthly instalments in May, June, Julyt and AilgUst, i.e. l-6th of the, estimated tax in each of the said 4 months. (This will be in the amended law.) 3. The Recommended Method: This method will not be found in All ladies are requested to attend, .Mr, Norman Vincent and daugh­ ter, Miss Evelyn and Mr., and Mrs. Harold E. Prance, Betty .and Shir­ ley, were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Bullock last Thursday, Infant Son pies Mrs. Gordon Bender have the sympathy of friends in the Joss of son, Robert Gordoh, Mr, and and family theii' many their little aged 2 years and 2 days, on Mon­ day evening. The little child suf­ fered from an attack of pneumonia for about a week. Besides the parents he is survived by ope bro­ ther, Lloyd, The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 p,m. from the late residence on the Lake Roa# with interment in the Evangelical Goshen Line Cemetery, God has taken our little darling, Placed our bud among His flowers, Taking back the one he lent up, To a better home than ours. Surprise Party Mrs. Henry Naushwanger pleasantly surprised on Saturday evening, January 4, by the mem­ bers of Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid who gathered at her home in honor of her seventy-sixth birthday. The evening was spent in Chinese check­ ers. Following lunch a gift whs presented, Mrs. J. Schroeder read­ ing an address, as follows: ; was Dear Mrs. Naushwanger: A gmup Of your friends have gathered at your home to eeiehrate with you on the oCcasipp pf your birthday. We heartily congratulate you and express the wish that though you have been privileged to reach and pass the three score and ten mark of your life, you may yet be granted many years of useful­ ness and Joy to your friends and family. As a member of our La­ dies’ Aid you have proven yourself a devoted and tireless worker and this gathering is just one way by which we would show our apprecia­ tion of ypur efforts over so many years. God has certainly blessed you with many talents and we con­ sider ourselves fortunate that these talents; could be exercised in the interest of our Aid and the Church. As a remembrance of this so­ cial get-together on your birthday please accept this humble gift and may the years still in store for you* be filled with much sunshine and when the cloudy days of adversity come may the Lord ^who lays on burdens be your Strength and Com­ fort, land Master Ray Stewart. Mrs. Parker is spending a few days with her parent® at Cromarty. Miss Margaret Mgvera bos re­ turned to London' after spending New Year’is. with relatives here, Mr, and Mre- A. Gardiner held. New Year’s at their home. The annual church meeting will b© held with a ©pt luck supper. Further announcement will be made, •• Mrs, Gollings has returned home after visiting her daughters, Mrs. Shier of Bryapstou and Mrs, Ken­ nedy of Ridgetown. A large number were present on Monday night at the reception in Farquhar Hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Luxton. They were pre­ sented with a purse of money with good wishes of their many friends. Mrs, Oestricher, Miss Eunice and Donald of Dashwood were visitors with Mr, and Mrs, A Morgan on Sunday, - 'f THAMES ROAD The Young People held a croqu- inole party in the church basement The winners were Miss Alma Bor- " SWEET rADHDAI X "THE PUREST FORM IN WHICH J TOBACCO CAN BE SMOKEO." Hi «5$ WHO ? HOW MUCH ? I the law but it is a simple method, namely, in eight equal monthly instalments, without inter­ est, commencing in January. To take advantage of the monthly payment plan without interest each payment must be made on or before the due dates. Otherwise interest will be charged on the total balance remaining unpaid after April 30th. EXAMPLE OF INSTALMENT y PAYING WITHOUT INTEREST II./ If your estimated tax is $60.00 you pay one-third of the tax ($20.00) in four instal­ ments ($5.00 each) and the remaining two- thirds ($40.00) in four instalments ($10.00 each). Your payments are therefore as follows: On or Before Jon. 31 $5 On or Before May 31 $10 On or Before Feb. 58 $5 On or Before June 30 $10 On or Before Mar. 31 $5 On or Before July 31 $10 On or Before April 30 $5 ' On or Before Aug. 31 $10 = $60 However it is recommended that you pay your tax in eight equal monthly instalments of $7.50 each=$60.00. > Instalment Income Tax Remittance Forms are available at any post office, or any branch of any bank, or the office of the Inspector for your ft District, and their use will ensure accurate and proper allocation of your payment. However, you can send in your instalments by ordinary thereonj clearly indicating the div?sion between .Provincial and Dominion Tax payments. j HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY? iV The general-income-tax is pay- [iable on your net income less ''(C exemptions. If you are single, your exemp­ tion is $750.00. Thus if your total income is $1,000.00 you must pay tax on $250.00. The exemption for a married person is $1,500.00 plus $400.00 for each dependent child or grandchild.. Thus if you are a married man with two • children and a total income of $2,600.00 your total exemptions are $1,500.00 §lus $400.00 for each child, or $2,300.00 in all. o you pay tax on $300.00. Payment: You may send a cheque, Post Office or. Money Order in payment of income tax by mail, to the Inspector of Income Tax for the District in which you reside, made payable to the Receiver General of Canada. Write plainly, and give your name in full, so that mistakes in crediting may be avoided. Do not send money or postage stamps in envelopes. RATES OF Rates of GeneraMncome-Tax which Individuals Must Pay Your net taxable income is the amount left after you deduct exemptions from your total income. If your net taxable income is CC « << Ct « cc Ct cc v Ct Ct cc tC tc it t< cc $250 or less the tax is.. *..6% thereon. n $250 and $1000 th 2000 e ta:cis$ 15 plusi 8 % on the excess over $ 250 1000 and 75 12%1000 2000 and 3000 195 16%tc 2000 3000 and 4000 355 u 20%30004000 and 5000 «555 24%4000 5000 and 6000 <<795 27%it ce 5000 6000 and 7000 «1065 30%Ct 6000 7000 and 8000 1365 33%Ct Ct 7000 8000 and 9000 1695 u «e «8000 9000 and 10000 *2045 u cc ; 9000 For higher incomes refer io the Income War Tax Act. addition to the above rates, there is a surtax On all investmentIn addition to the above rates, there is a surtax on all investment income in excess of $5000. Also there is National Defence Tax and in some Provinces, Provincial ’ Income Tax. IMPORTANT TO EVERY INCOMB TAX PAYER To enjoy the advantages of the Interest-Free Instalment Plan Yow must pay the first instalment not later than January 31st, anJ pay regularly thereafter CANADA HHI NATIONAL DEFENCE TAX For a single person 2% on the total income if the income exceeds $600 and does not exceed $1,200. 3% on the total income? if the income exceeds $1,200. For a married person 2 % oil the total income if the income exceeds $1,200 with a tax credit of $8.00 for each dependent child or grand­ child. For 1940 the tax is on one- half of the income and the tax credit is $4.00. Further INFORMATION including the National Defence Tax Booklet and the necessary forms may be obtained from the Inspector of Income Tax for the district in which you reside. Forms are now available. Form T.l Special is to be used by individuals who are not in busi­ ness Whose income is not more than $5000. AU others must use the regular form T.l or in the ‘case of farmers,4 Form T.lA, Proprietors in business must file, in addition to the Form T.l Return, an Excess Profits Tax Return on Form E.P.T.1 on or before April 30th next. , CANADA DOMINION OF CANADA INCOME TAX DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REVENUE HON. COLIN GIBSON, Minister of National RdVdhud C. FRASER HLlOff, Commlwibner of /ncome Tax 1OTB g § 3